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  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    The Oldest Hymn Part 2- The Way Up Is Down Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 27, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,896 views

    Want to get promoted? Get what you feel is yours ’by right’? The way up is down.

    The oldest Hymn part two- the way up is down. Phil 2:1-11 WBC 29.01.06pm RECAP Paul’s really concerned about Christian character, consistency and fruit - He’s particularly concerned because he knows he might ’go to be with the Lord’… and there are factions in the church… and striving for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Better Together Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Jun 13, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 24,968 views

    God designed us as individuals and as a church to rely on relationships with others to meet our full potential.

    Life Quest “Better Together” Father’s Day June 18, 2006 Introduction: Today we are looking at another aspect to what it means to be on a Life Quest. We have talked for the last two weeks about the first aspect of our mission statement, “To passionately pursue God.” Over the next several weeks we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Compelled To Reveal The Mystery Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 11, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,580 views

    First of a series on Ephesians 3

    Compelled... to Reveal the Mystery The mysterious formula for Coca-Cola In 1925, the only written copy of its formula Coca-Cola admits to having was retrieved from a New York bank (where it had been held as collateral on a sugar loan) and reverently laid in safe deposit box in Woodruff’s Atlanta ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You A Weed

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 15, 2002
    based on 172 ratings
     | 15,224 views

    A sermon for the 9th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 11

    9 Sunday after Pentecost Proper 11 Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 "Are You A Weed?"   Are you a weed?? That’s a strange question isn’t it. Are you a weed?? But that is just the question our gospel lesson is asking each of us. Are we weeds?? Our gospel text concerns the difference between weeds and wheat ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Walking By Faith Really Means

    Contributed by Evangelist Sola Ibironke on Jan 13, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 18,686 views

    The sermon aims to give biblical explanations on the practical definition of walking by faith.

    WHAT WALKING BY FAITH REALLY MEANS 2CORINTHIANS 5:7 (New King James Version) 7 For we walk by faith, not by sight. This scripture shows to us how a Christian ought to live his Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Bryan Strickland avatar

    Getting People To Jesus

    Contributed by Bryan Strickland on Oct 11, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,028 views

    This is a sermon that challenges people to work in unity toward a common goal of getting people to know Jesus.

    GETTING PEOPLE TO JESUS! Mark 2:1-12 In Mark chapter two, we find four individuals united in one common goal—getting their friend to Jesus. The characteristics of their efforts on behalf of their friend are the same characteristics that must be true of Christians today, if they are to get men and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Fire Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Darren Woods on Jul 28, 2010
    based on 29 ratings
     | 31,228 views

    The Fire & Power of the Holy Spirit

    To start with, this morning I want to read to you an excerpt from General Bramwell Booth’s autobiography (Echoes & Memories) ‘At night Corbridge led the hallelujah meeting till 10 o’clock. Then we commenced an All-Night of Prayer. Two hundred and fifty people were present till 1am; two hundred or ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    When Gods Purpose Becomes Ours

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,786 views

    Priorities

    When Gods Purpose Becomes Ours Est 4:10-14 10 Again Esther spake unto Hatach, and gave him commandment unto Mordecai; 11 All the king’s servants, and the people of the king’s provinces, do know, that whosoever, whether man or woman, shall come unto the king into the inner court, who is not called, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A God's Eye View Of Homosexuality Series

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 31, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,956 views

    There is much talk from advocates of gay rights and homosexuality, how does their rhetoric measure up against the true teaching of the Bible?

    A GOD’S EYE VIEW HOMOSEXUALITY Text: Romans 1:24-27 Scripture Reading: Genesis 2:18-26 INTRODUCTION 1. Let me share with you some insight into the mind of gay rights advocates: a. “The main thing is to talk about gayness until the issue becomes thoroughly tiresome…” b. “Seek desensitization and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Resurrection Of The Dead

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Oct 8, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,707 views

    An encouraging look at the reality of the coming Resurrection and its nature.

    The Resurrection of the Dead John 20:19-20, 24-29 In our text, we see that Thomas had a difficulty in believing in the resurrection of the dead. Until he obtained proof (could see the Jesus with his own eyes and feel Him with his own hands), he would not believe. Jesus provided Doubting Thomas ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Gifted For Ministry: Purposeful Stewardship Of Talents Series

    Contributed by Darrell Coats on Sep 19, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,121 views

    The second sermon in the sermon series "Purposeful Stewardship" challenging us to use our gifts and abilities for the service of Christ.

    Gifted for Ministry Introduction: Every Christian has been gifted for ministry with different talents. Purposeful stewardship involves using all these talents to serve others and glorify Christ. “Talents” means both our natural abilities and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • DAN SANTIAGO avatar

    Presenting Our Body

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Nov 28, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,961 views

    Discipleship requires surrendering our being.

    PRESENTING OUR BODIES ROMANS 12:1 Avery Willis shared that God intends for the body to perform these essential functions: 1. Identification in the world – the way you look. 2. Participation in the world – the way you act. 3. Communication with others – the way you relate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Late, Yet On Time

    Contributed by Wann Fanwar on Jul 19, 2006
    based on 66 ratings
     | 42,324 views

    This sermon deals with a simple biblical truth: God’s ways and his sense of timing are not the same as ours. Many times God does not seem to fit our schedule. However, his ways and his time are best.

    Late, Yet On Time! Have you noticed that God is frequently late? As I’ve grown older in faith, I’ve become more aware that God follows a different time, almost as if he runs by a different clock. He is frequently late. For the sceptical among you, allow me to elaborate. Some people are ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Reaching Out And Gathering In Series

    Contributed by Wm Darius Myers on Apr 24, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,060 views

    Sept. 2006 Pastor’s Letter - Promoting a balanced approach to Evangelical Social Ministry, drawing on personal experience of a conservative evangelical now serving a broadly diverse independent, non-denominational community church.

    Reaching Out and Gathering In Bill Myers, Pastor On occasion I hear from old friends and former coworkers who have known me throughout portions of the almost twenty years I served in denominational churches. They find themselves amazed, and sometimes perplexed at my decision to pastor The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unity In The Body

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Mar 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,558 views

    This morning as a church body, I want to challenge your thinking and faith as it relates to unity among the believer. It’s important to understand that the church is not a building. Church in the Bible never means “building.” It refers to groups of co

    Introduction · This morning as a church body, I want to challenge your thinking and faith as it relates to unity among the believer. · It’s important to understand that the church is not a building. · Church in the Bible never means “building.” It refers to groups of committed Believers in any ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational