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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    We Are Special Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 18, 2008
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     | 5,185 views

    We are not special because we are particularly talented, particularly well-behaved, or born into prestigious families. We are special because we know God.

    We Are Special (2 Thessalonians 2:13-17) Confidence in God…but confidence in others? To some degree, yes. When we believe in others and have confidence in them, they are more prone to: (1) excel (2) be encouraged (3) develop and grow (4) venture forth This is especially easy to do when people ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Window Of The Soul

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jan 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,455 views

    You can be more than you think in the present moment by opening your heart to the Spirit of Christ who has taken away the sin of the world.

    Today I want you to hear this from the opening pages of the Scripture: Then God said, ‘Let us make humankind in our image, according to our likeness… So God created humankind in his image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. (Gn. 1:26, 27). According to an ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Searching Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 5, 2008
     | 4,192 views

    Part 2 in series The Journey Toward Christ, this message teaches that frustration and fear are almost always part of the journey, and explains why.

    THE JOURNEY TOWARD CHRIST Sermon Two: Searching Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers December 16, 2007 Two weeks ago on the first Sunday of this series, we talked about spiritual darkness. Remember the point of that message? The hardest thing in the world to do is to see, and admit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    That's My America

    Contributed by Randall Newman on Dec 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,279 views

    Patrotic Sermon for July 4

    That’s My America 2 Chron 7:14 14 if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land. NKJV This verse is not only God’s message to Solomon for ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Going The Right Way In The New Year Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 6, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,918 views

    We’re blessed when we avoid certain things and embrace others. Our beliefs lead to behavior which can lead to belonging.

    Going the Right Way in the New Year Psalm 1 Rev. Brian Bill 1/6/08 I heard about a son who called his parents on New Year’s Day. His dad answered the phone so he decided to ask him a question, “Dad, what’s your New Year’s Resolution?” He said, “My New Year’s resolution is to treat your mom like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Empty Cisterns

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on Oct 5, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 16,173 views

    You may be sitting here fully understanding that you could be going down the wrong road. You have seen warning signs that your life may not be pleasing to God. And you want this to change.

    Three Warnings of Empty Cisterns Jeremiah 2:4-13 All Scripture Marked NLT: Tyndale House Publishers. (2004). Holy Bible : New Living Translation. "Text edition"--Spine. (2nd ed.). Wheaton, Ill.: Tyndale House Publishers. All Scripture Marked “The Message”: Peterson, E. H. (2002). The Message : The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Party Line Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on Oct 19, 2007
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     | 2,593 views

    If you were brought up in George Mueller’s orphanage as opposed to one of the state-run facilities for orphaned children, would there be a difference? Definitely, all of your opinions, philosophies, values, and ethics would be worlds apart.

    Romans Series Title: The Line in the Sand Message Title: The Party Line Scripture: Romans 1:2 Romans 1:2 2 the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures In politics, the line or the party line is an idiom for a political party or social movement’s agenda, as well ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Don't Waste Your Life Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Oct 24, 2007
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     | 16,837 views

    Part 1 in the series The Purpose-Driven Life. This message looks at what it means to waste your life and how to avoid it.

    Don’t Waste Your Life The Purpose Driven Life, part 1 David K. Flowers (Rick Warren) Wildwind Community Church October 14, 2007 I don’t know about you, but I hate wasting my time. I especially hate it when others waste my time. The older I get, the more this bothers me, maybe because the older I ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    I Know Where I Need To Be Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,583 views

    Our sin is that we do not know who or where we are, or where we need to be. We can discover that by setting no boundaries, taking risks, and finding that in God we are already where we need to be. Luther Rice Memorial Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD

    “Watch where you plant your feet!” That’s the command I hear every time I work in the garden. “Watch where you plant your feet!” My job is to clear out dead leaves and old twigs. I open up the flowerbeds for spring. But to do that I have to step into the flowerbeds; I cannot reach all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Un-Comfortably Numb"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,261 views

    A sermon about giving one’s life to Christ, and the importance of bringing children up in the faith.

    “Un-Comfortably Numb” Luke 19:1-10 By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Parkview UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN Zacchaeus was chief among tax collectors, and I’m sure his parents never would have dreamed that he would turn out the way he did. You know why? Because Zacchaus’ name means “Pure” or ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Formula To Be Happy: It Is Your Choice.

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,362 views

    The steps to be a happy person

    The formula to be happy it is your choice. Psalm One Why is this man Blessed? Why is he happy? The simple answer is that taken God into his life as a reality. He has decided to live for what God created him for. Can you agree with me that God made man to be happy? That all men feel a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Introduction To Ephesians

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jun 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,566 views

    Introduction to the book of Ephesians.

    1. It’s not often that we get to view the bookends of a church. a. The BEGINNING… how it all started. b. Toward the END… how it all ended up. c. But with the church in Ephesus, we see it’s beauty and strength in the beginning… and it’s weakness at the end. • Acts 18 - Paul spent some time in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Blessed Are You?

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Jun 23, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,822 views

    We are so blessed that we overlook it sometimes...

    MAT 6:25 “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? 26 Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Project Build An Ark Series

    Contributed by Harley Jay Nickless on Jul 13, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,520 views

    The bible tells us that God called Noah to work with him by building a gigantic boat called an ark. Project “Build-An-Ark” measured over one and a half football fields long and took the best part of one hundred and twenty years to complete! In similar f

    God’s Call to Change the World Part 2 Sunday, July 8, 2007 July Message Series: “God’s Call to Change the World” Today’s Message: “Project: Build An Ark” Play Clip (Evan Almighty ea_clip_5) Introduction 9 This is the account of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You Awaiting A Move, Or Moved To Wait?

    Contributed by Kevin Shelton on Sep 14, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,651 views

    Are you a body at rest or resting in the Lord?

    Please continue to hold! Your answer will be available shortly. But realize, when GOD answers, its either yes, no, or wait. Waiting is often the hardest to accept. It often means depriving one’s self. But GOD is still working. He’s working to I. Encourage us: Galatians 6:9 "And let us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist