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  • David DeWitt avatar

    Courage To Soar

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 3, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 7,784 views

    God has already supplied us with all of the resources we need to follow Him and live a life of boldness

    Courage to Soar 2 Timothy 1:7 June 3, 2001 Morning Service Introduction The Wright Brothers It took great courage for the Wright Brothers to soar. Why? An Eastern bishop was accustomed to paying an annual visit to a small religious college. On one such visit, the bishop engaged in an after-dinner ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Bathroom Scale Christianity

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Oct 18, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,301 views

    Pentecost 17: It is uncomfortable to consider the shortcomings of our faith life. This message focuses on The advice that the Epistle of James gives us to make our faith vital and active.

    There is one device in many homes that is despised. It is often ignored and hidden away because we just simply don’t want to deal it. When we use it, it can have a wonderful or terrible effect on us. Is it the lawn mower? No! Is it the microwave oven? No! Is it the vacuum cleaner? No! It’s the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Pushing Through Fears

    Contributed by James Powell on Dec 27, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,350 views

    Sermon focused on Graduation.

    1. Push on through fears Johnny Carver - As a boy growing up in the country I had heard scary stories about a snake called a "Black Racer" that would chase you. These stories kept me very alert as I walked up and down the gravel roads around where we lived. One day mom asked me to go to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Value In Finding The Lost

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,119 views

    We are of such great worth to God that He will never give up on us or write us off.

    I HAVE A FAVORITE PICTURE FRAME IN MY OFFICE THAT DISPLAYS THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT: “JUST THINK, YOU’RE NOT HERE BY CHANCE, BUT BY GOD’S CHOOSING. HIS HAND FORMED YOU AND MADE YOU THE PERSON YOU ARE. HE COMPARES YOU TO NO ONE ELSE, YOU ARE ONE OF A KIND. YOU LACK NOTHING THAT HIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Power Of Small Groups

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jan 4, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 27,795 views

    This is a sermon to encourage more participation in small groups

    Title: The power of small groups Text: Acts 2:42-47 Introduction A.A contradiction putting “power” and “small” together B.Because we are conditioned to believe that the power is always in the big things C.The bigger things are - the more powerful they are D.but not always so with ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Christmas In July

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 20, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,116 views

    After finding a nativity set’s ‘baby Jesus’ figurine in the floor at our home, we pondered the thought… How is it that "Baby Jesus" has come to visit us in the summer?

    7.19.2009.Sermon.Christmas_in_July. Celebrating the Birth of Christ By William Akehurst, BA HSWC Christmas is the time that we celebrate the birth of Jesus That first Christmas was actually about 2 years after his birth, when the wisemen came to his home bearing gifts. In actuality, according to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love

    Contributed by Charles Worth on May 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,073 views

    Learning to Love as Christ loved.

    LOVE Matthew 22:34-40 But when the Pharisees heard that He had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together. Then one of them, a lawyer, asked Him a question, testing Him, and saying, “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?” Jesus said to him, “ ‘You shall love the LORD your God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Guarding Our Huddle Time Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 24, 2013
     | 3,063 views

    When a married couple has this regular huddle time, they can handle the day’s pressures with calm and confidence. Why is this?

    Peacemakers of the Heart Guarding our Huddle Time Introduction: 1. We are commanded to pursue peace (Psalm 34:14; 1 Peter 3:10-11). God intended for His children to live a peaceful and sane lifestyle. 1 Timothy 2:2 • Read Psalm 23 2. But if this is to become a reality, we must put in ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    How Far Will You Go?

    Contributed by Terry Moore on Aug 15, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,548 views

    Going deeper in the spirit and drawing closer to the Lord!!

    How far will you go? Text: Ezekiel 47:1-5 1 Afterward he brought me again unto the door of the house; and, behold, waters issued out from under the threshold of the house eastward: for the forefront of the house stood toward the east, and the waters came down from under from the right ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Called To Serve In Lent

    Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,977 views

    Designed to challenge those who abstain, instead of giving up something, take something up!

    Each of us in our daily lives, succumbs to some form of temptation, be it by overeating, drinking too much, smoking too much. Some of us are even tempted by the famous seven deadly sins; sloth, lust, gluttony, pride, envy and anger. Think about it, how many of us are so used to using a remote ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Lord Sent The Rain - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Charles Hines on Dec 29, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 15,361 views

    When God sends rain in our lives, it is always for a purpose.

    RAIN A rainstorm is a prerequisite to a rainbow. As I begin this chapter, it’s raining outside. It’s not a hard driven rain, but a relaxing steady rain. One of God’s greatest forces of nature is rain. Rain comes in many different forms. Depending on how, and what form rain comes has a lot to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "How To Impress Your Children”

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 2, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,474 views

    Moses gives parents good counsel on how to make a godly impression on their children.

    I took a piece of modeling clay; And idly molded it one day; And as my fingers pressed it still, It moved and yielded to my will. I came again when days were past; The piece of clay was hard at last. The shape I gave it still it bore; And I could change it nevermore. I took a piece of living ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Will Meet You Where You Are Pt. 2

    Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Oct 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,690 views

    No matter what your condition is, or how terrible your life may seem to be, Jesus is waiting right there to meet you where you are.

    Introduction: Today’s society is one of criticism and finger pointing. People are so quick to point the finger and make accusations about others before they take a look at themselves. No matter what you seem to do, nothing seems to be right or good enough. People on our jobs and even in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clayton Beck avatar

    First Of Four Things That Will Change Your Life...faith 2 Series

    Contributed by Clayton Beck on Jan 16, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,448 views

    God Will Only Lead You, As Far As Your Faith Will Take You!

    God Will Only Lead You, As Far As Your Faith Will Take You… Heb 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Account of Peter Walking on Water… Matt 14:22 ¶ And straightway ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You're Blessed When You're At The End Of Your Rope

    Contributed by Colin Thornby on Jan 29, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,834 views

    The beatitudes are radical challenges live as apprentices of Jesus

    One day as he saw the crowds gathering, Jesus went up on the mountainside and sat down. His disciples gathered around him, and he began to teach them. “God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. God blesses those who mourn, for ...read more

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