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  • Timothy Smith avatar

    The Wealth Of Poverty Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 24, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 29,385 views

    1st sermon in an 8 part series on the Beatitudes. This series challenges us to "Shift" our thinking in what really brings true happiness. (*Refreshed with some rewrite in 8/08. PowerPoint and Video Clips available on request.)

    SHIFT -WEEK 1 THE WEALTH OF POVERTY Matthew 5:1-3, Luke 18:18-23 INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: For the majority of people, Christian and non-Christian alike, the popular idea of finding happiness is based on having the right circumstances. It is what one preacher calls, "When & Then thinking." ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    How Do I Become A Christian? Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 9, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,888 views

    The most important question we can answer is, "How do I become a Christian?"

    (taken from a message by Bob Russell) SERIES: “IMPORTANT QUESTIONS” TEXT: ACTS 2:22-24, 36-41 TITLE: “HOW DO I BECOME A CHRISTIAN?” OPEN: A. The title of this message is “How Do I Become a Christian?” --that’s such an important question. Three reasons I want to preach ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Honors A Contrite Spirit

    Contributed by Val Black on Jul 14, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,473 views

    The Lord honors a contrite (broken) spirit more than a "religious" one. Often times traditons & doctrines of men appeal to the flesh but God is searching for a broken spirit to love, honor by His Presence and to renew.

    God Honors A Contrite Spirit Luke 7:36-49 Wed. Evening – July 12, 2006 I. Luke 7:36 (KJV) And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee’s house, and sat down to meat (or food). The word “desired” isn’t used in other translations. Most of them say ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Gospel According To David Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 17,465 views

    Last in a series on the life of David. David expresses the gospel in his song to God.

    We’ve spent the past couple of months now looking at the life of David, a man after God’s own heart. As I said at the very beginning, perhaps the greatest value of David’s life is that he shows us that it is possible to live out our spirituality here in the real world. It’s not always easy; it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mercy That Shows Mercy Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 24, 2006
    based on 36 ratings
     | 43,597 views

    5th sermon in an 8 part series on the Beatitudes. This series challenges us to "Shift" our thinking in what really brings true happiness. (*Rewritten and refreshed in 8/08. Powerpoint and Video Clips available on request)

    SHIFT - Part 5 THE MERCY THAT GIVES MERCY - The Boomerang Blessing MATTHEW 5:7 & MATTHEW 18:21-35 INTRODUCTION: Maybe you have noticed, in reading through the beatitudes, that they fall into 2 distinct categories? The first 4 deal with our relationship to God. We are "poor in spirit," ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Heart That Sees Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 29, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,137 views

    6th sermon in an 8 part series on the Beatitudes. This series challenges us to "Shift" our thinking in what really brings true happiness. (*Rewritten and refreshed in 8/08. Powerpoint and Video Clips available on request)

    Shift #6 The Heart That Sees MATTHEW 5:8, Proverbs 4:23 INTRODUCTION: The machine that usually did the job was broken. And so they hired a man to paint lines on a newly resurfaced portion of a remote highway. The first day he painted 9 miles, and the supervisor, impressed by such an effort, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Breaking Free From Addiction - A Work In Progress

    Contributed by James May on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 73 ratings
     | 25,106 views

    I have read much about the 12 Steps found in drug treatment centers. This is one that I use that is based solely upon the Word of God and the Power of the Blood of Jesus to deliver. This is just a foundation and can be expanded upon in many ways.

    Recovering from Addiction – A Work in Progress By Pastor Jim May One of the greatest weapons that Satan is using against mankind today is the power of addiction. He knows how we were made and what drives us, and he has been busy since the Creation of mankind, perfecting ways to control and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Warren Lamb avatar

    The Twelve Men Who Shaped The World – Session 7, Thomas And Matthew Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Aug 13, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,609 views

    Have you ever had a dream crushed? Have you ever totally devoted yourself to something only to see it fail? Have you ever felt complete despair in the midst of suffering? Have you ever doubted so thoroughly what you had taken to be true that you doubted e

    Have you ever had a dream crushed? Have you ever totally devoted yourself to something only to see it fail? Have you ever felt complete despair in the midst of suffering? Have you ever doubted so thoroughly what you had taken to be true that you doubted everything? Have you ever lost a friend you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "God Is Good! God Is Strong! So Why Suffering?" Series

    Contributed by Mike Garner on Aug 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,503 views

    So, if God is so good and so strong, why does He allow suffering? A look at answers for the Balconeers (those approaching it intellectually - "why?") and the Travellers (those in the midst of it asking "what now?")

    Traveler or Balconeer? • Why evil and suffering? o No surprise that many of you wrote asking about this o #1 in poll asking “If there was one question you could ask God…?” – 17% o “If God is loving and if He is all-powerful and if He is good, then surely all of this suffering should not exist. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Robert Higgins avatar

    The Annointing At Bethany Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 23, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,242 views

    What happened at Bethany when Jesus was annointed by Mary? What symbolisms were at work?

    The Annointing at Bethany Jesus Cleanses the Temple and spends some time there teaching. It is clear that he spent at least that Monday and Tuesday teaching in the Temple. While in the temple, Jesus gives a number of teachings (found most clearly in Matthew’s gospel). These include the Parable ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    911 Aftershocks

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Sep 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,509 views

    We were shocked by the events of 9/11! We are shocked by storms. God is shocked by our fear and lack of faith!

    I. We are Shocked by Storms A. Jesus first addresses would be followers 1. Some only follow for conveniences,19, 20 2. Some only follow when it is convenient, 21 B. Jesus addresses His willing followers, 23 II. We are Shocked When He Sleeps, 24, 25; Mark 4:38 III. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Quiet Character Of A Good Man

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 2, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,304 views

    A Biographical Sermon on Joseph.

    THE QUIET CHARACTER OF A GODLY MAN I want you to imagine what would happen if you knew that you would not be around to raise your children. Who would you choose to parent them through their lives to adulthood? You would want someone who would protect them and provide for them like you would, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Courage Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,992 views

    The Biblical account of the life of Joseph holds truths that the Holy Spirit wants you to grasp this Christmas season. Christians who live a life expressing that the birth of Christ is an event worth celebrating take time to invite the Holy Spirit to illu

    Turn Your Bibles to Matthew 1:18-24 Title: Christmas Courage Theme: The Courage of Joseph Listen as I read Matthew 1:18-24, “This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christmas Faith Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 26, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,988 views

    Submission to the Lord’s will is an absolute essential before a Christian can grasp the truths surrounding the Christmas story.

    Turn Your Bibles to Luke 1:26-38 Title: Christmas Faith Theme: The Faith of Mary, Submission to God’s Will Series: The Cast of Christmas Listen as I read Luke 1:26-38, “In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Lose Heart

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 29, 2003
    based on 185 ratings
     | 29,225 views

    Paul had a secret for not losing heart.

    INTRO.- ILL.- The New York City Transit Company was missing a bus and a driver some years ago. For over a week, authorities searched for the man but couldn’t find him. Finally, ten days later after the man had disappeared, he was found, bus included. IN MIAMI, FLORIDA! The driver said, "I’d had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ