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  • Rommel Samaniego avatar

    Feeling Lucky Today?

    Contributed by Rommel Samaniego on Oct 21, 2007
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    Does luck really have anything to do with anything? Or does everything that happens is controlled by God.

    Feeling lucky today? James 1:17 INTRO:A man walks along a lonely beach. Suddenly he hears a deep voice: "DIG!" He looks around: nobody’s there. I am having hallucinations, he thinks. Then he hears the voice again: "I SAID, DIG !" So he starts to dig in the sand with his bare hands, and after ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing Into The Head Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,315 views

    32nd is a series from Ephesians. Growing into the Head, Jesus Christ, requires us to develop both our vertical relationship with Jesus and our horizontal relationship with other believers.

    We all know that a newborn baby can’t hold its head up on its own. The primary reason for that is that a newborn’s head is very large in proportion to the rest of the body. While the adult human skull is about 1/8 of the total body length, the newborn’s head is about 1/4 of its total body length. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Would It Matter?

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 25, 2007
     | 2,054 views

    Influence - famous people influence lots of people. Advertising influences people. Christians are salt and light and they infuence flavor...What influence does OUR church have?

    What would it matter? SLIDE - influence This morning we are focused on one topic….influence perhaps considered power. It is one of the many words that can easily have a double meaning. It can be used to mean and ability to influence someone or something in a good or bad way …depending on your ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    It's About Time

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 25, 2007
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     | 6,885 views

    Why are we in church? punch a clock, tradition, or to spend quality time?

    It’s about time Psalm 92:1-5 I was thinking this week and trying to decide the most stressful time on any given week for Christians. When I started narrowing it down, I decided that I would be a bit more specific. I decided to actually limit the scope to be “active” Christians. When I say ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Other People's Pain

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 25, 2007
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     | 3,017 views

    Is it possible to really feel another person’s pain? When are we willing to allow our selves to feel others pain. How did Jesus demonstrate the feeling of pain?

    Other People’s Pain My mother and father both said it. I never believed it and I think I told them so. They would always say it just before “IT” happened…. They would say “this is going to hurt me a lot more that it is going to hurt you!” Has anyone said that to you? Just as they told ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Firm Foundation

    Contributed by Michael Moran on Oct 26, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,217 views

    Standing Firm in a Firm Foundation. What it means to have a firm foundation and how do we know when we have one.

    Standing Firm in a Firm Foundation OPENING This morning I’d like to talk to you about Standing Firm in a Firm Foundation. What it means to have a firm foundation and how do we know when we have one. PISA The leaning tower of Pisa, as you all know, is an amazing piece of architecture. The Tower ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Obtaining Your Destiny Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Greg Cooper on Oct 26, 2007
    based on 36 ratings
     | 44,336 views

    Everyone has a destiny to fulfill in Christ, but not everyone fulfills their destiny.

    Title: Obtaining Your Destiny Text: I Samuel 16:13 Intro: Everyone has a destiny to fulfill in Christ, but not everyone fulfills their destiny. You have a God directed purpose in life are you fulfilling it, or are you satisfied back at the camp. David was destined to be King but there was a giant ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Obtaining Your Destiny Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Greg Cooper on Oct 26, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,528 views

    For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

    Title: Obtaining Your Destiny II Text: I Sam. 17:20-24 Intro: God has a destiny for each and everyone of us here today. Jer 29:11 11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (NIV) God sets the plan into ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Obtaining Your Destiny Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Greg Cooper on Oct 26, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,043 views

    If you are going to reach your destiny in Christ, many times you will go through the valley.

    Title: Obtaining Your Destiny III (Developing a Purpose) Text: I Samuel 17:24 Intro: If you are going to reach your destiny in Christ, many times you will go through the valley. You must move from your place of safety and comfort; walk into that valley; and face the giants of your life before you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bruce Allen avatar

    Serve God Without Worry Series

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Oct 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,958 views

    This is a study on the Sermon on the Mount. This is the 10th sermon in the series.

    Sermon on the Mount Pt 10 Serve God without Worry Matthew 6:24-34 No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon. [25] Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Repairer Of Broken Walls

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 27, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 21,215 views

    If we would become more compassionate and less judgmental, what would happen? We would become like a well watered garden, with flowing streams. We become Repairers of Broken Walls used by God.

    If we would become more compassionate and less judgmental, what happens? Call on the LORD and HE will answer Cry out to HIM for help and HIS answer will be this… If you stop oppressing the weak, stop making false accusations and spreading vicious rumors. STOP Gossiping. Feed the hungry. Help ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Part 1: Cleansing Of The Temple Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Oct 28, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,586 views

    Part 1: The beginning of Jesus’ ministry and the First cleansing of the Temple.

    The Great Commission Part 1 – The First Cleansing of the Temple Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † God has prepared Jesus for ministry † Jesus was called, baptized, filled with and the Holy Spirit † Resisted the Devils attempt to stop His ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Jerry Stepp avatar

    Four Anchors In The Mist Of The Storm

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Oct 28, 2007
    based on 45 ratings
     | 11,323 views

    Four points in this passage that Pauls points us to which will allow us to get through the storms of life.

    “Four Anchors in the Mist of the Storm” Acts 27:18-31 Introduction: ~People every where in every corner of the world struggle with storms in there life, no one is exempt from them. Some storms are daily, some are for life. ~They very from health, to money, to family, to work, to unruly kids, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Words Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 29, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,090 views

    The 7th in a series of messages from texts unique to Matthews Gospel. This one centers around the power of words and how they can be misused Taken from Matt. 12:36-37, and Matt. 16:16-19

    Matthew’s Unique Message #7 The Power of Words Matthew 12:36-37; Matthew 16:16-19 CHCC: Preached on July 13, 2007 INTRODUCTION: This month we celebrated Independence Day --- the day our Nation was born. The good old US of A is far from perfect, but no one can deny that we are a nation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stand Up For Jesus

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 30, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 70,226 views

    Paul encourages the church to “Stand up for Jesus.” Apostle Paul warns the Corinthian Church that Christian believers are always in danger of attack. Satan, the adversary, comes to kill, steal, and destroy. Satan has a way of attacking us on many accounts

    Subject: Stand Up, Stand Up For Jesus Text: I Corinthians 16:13-14 Introduction: Using these verses of Scripture, I want address the subject: Standing for Jesus. “Stand Up, Stand Up For Jesus” is the theme song for the Life Member’s Council of the AME Zion Church. The hymn is really a call to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist