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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Treatment For Troubled Hearts Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 2, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,055 views

    A sermon that outlines, seriusly interprets and applies the text; we all experience "troubled hearts," and the Lord offers us steps to move them toward "peaceful hearts."

    Treatment for Troubled Hearts (John 14:1-31) 1. Did you ever play board games like “Shoots and Ladders” or “Gooses Wild” or even “Candyland?” You know the kind of games—your goal is to get to the finish line…. 2. John chapter 14 is outlined in a similar fashion: we begin with “troubled hearts” ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Stolen Property

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 31, 2002
    based on 121 ratings
     | 9,510 views

    Satan seeks to steal our spiritual blessings--the intangibles. Be alert.

    Stolen Property John 10:7-10 7 Therefore Jesus said again, "I tell you the truth, I am the gate for the sheep. 8 All who ever came before me were thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. 9 I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. He will come in and go out, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Tie That Binds

    Contributed by Daniel Wheat on Jan 13, 2007
     | 3,226 views

    There is a progression of our faith where we continue to endeavor to be more like Christ.

    Introduction: Imagine yourself in your car on an early Sunday morning. As you back out of the driveway you don’t see the garbage can behind the bumper and you hear the clang of metal against metal. As you step out of the car you see the unimaginable mess that is now spread out over your once clean ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Fire Of Passion Begins With A Spark Of Change Series

    Contributed by Dj Castilleja on Jun 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,553 views

    In order to create a passion for the Lord we may need to be open to change.

    I desire passion in my life especially when it comes to my relationship with God. I hope it is alright to admit there are times when I come to church and passion seems to be lacking. When I speak passion I mean a deep desire, a extreme excitement and a longing love. When Passion is lacking we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bruce Howell avatar

    Beware Of Americanitis

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 20, 2002
    based on 134 ratings
     | 6,314 views

    The importance of taking time for God in our hectic culture.

    Beware of Americanitis Ps 46:10: "Be still, and know that I am God.” Because of her arrival at a railroad station, a lady had but five minutes to make connection with an outgoing train. As she ran toward the train, a Pullman car porter waved her to slow down and said, “Lady, you better take ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Hard Life

    Contributed by Eugene Blankenship on Mar 10, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,297 views

    God wants you to stop limiting the awesome you.

    "THE HARD LIFE" ILLUSTRATION: Show overheads or on powerpoint projector, one of a birthday party, the other of a devil w/ a pitch fork, why do other people’s lives always look like a party compared to outs? Talk about how people portray their own lives and how others (we) portray people’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Reward

    Contributed by Richard Reid on Aug 18, 2006
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     | 6,074 views

    The crowns that I can lay at the feet of Jesus.

    The Reward James 1:12 and 17 July 31, 2006 Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Create In Me A Pure Heart

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 13, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,627 views

    Examining how we need to have a heart change!

    Create in me a Pure Heart Psalm 51; Psalm 101 Introduction Where is your heart at today? What fills your heart most when you wake up in the morning? What thoughts do you hide deep in your heart that only you know about? I have news for you; God already knows what’s in there! This morning we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Our Divine Relationship

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,929 views

    This outline looks at our relationship TO God; our relationship WITH God; and the fellowship we have in the family of God.

    OUR DIVINE RELATIONSHIP “…think on these things.” Philippians 4:8 Let us look at our relationship TO God; our relationship WITH God; and the fellowship we have in the family of God. I. OUR RELATIONSHIP TO GOD: 1 We are His creation: “Know you that the Lord He is God: it is He who hath ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Called To Do Great Things For God!

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,434 views

    As children of God we are to be conformed to the image of Christ.

    #1) As children of God we are to be conformed to the image of Christ. It’s not a physical image but a moral and spiritual image. God has given to us the character of His son Jesus. It is manifested in the fruit of the Spirit (galatians 5:22-23). love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living Life On Purpose

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 70 ratings
     | 12,209 views

    A sermon that was developed by reading some of the Purpose Driven Life, by Rick Warren.

    Living With Purpose, Not Many Are Doing It. Pastor Glenn Newton June 29th, 2003 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 Prov. 13:7 “A pretentious , showy life is an empty life; a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Timm Meyer avatar

    The Spirit Of God Is Alive And Well -- In You!

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 30, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,925 views

    LENT 5(A) - The Holy Spirit is alive and well in you because you are God’s own dear child and God’s heir of eternal glory.

    THE HOLY SPIRIT IS ALIVE AND WELL, IN YOU Romans 8:11-19 -- March 28, 2004 – LENT 5 ROMANS 8:11-19 11And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit, who lives in you. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Philippians Part 2 "Life With Purpose!" Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,656 views

    When we learn to follow God’s will for our lives and do it with joy then we will conduct ourselves in a manner that is worthy of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

    Philippians Chapter 1 (part 2) – “Life with purpose!” On the Lighter side of life: Light bulb jokes from the book 1002 Humorous Illustrations. Pages 223-225 Q: How many Calvinists does it take to change a lightbulb? A: None: God has predestined when the lights will be one. Q: How many Arminians ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Christian avatar

    Inner Peace Series

    Contributed by Mark Christian on Jan 17, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,920 views

    Two key points are: 1) The Gospel message, 2) Confession to God changes our lives.

    The Peacemaker: Inner Peace Mark Christian Matthew 5:9 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Last week, we began a series about being peacemakers, and remember that we began by looking at THE Peacemaker, God. That is God, plural. God, the Father created the plan ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Maintaining A Positive Influence And Attitude

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 14, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,636 views

    This message is geared to senion adults to help them maintain a positive attitude in their daily lives.

    Keeping the Zing in Life Maintaining a Positive Influence and Attitude Philippians 4:4-9 I learned by the example of my father that a negative attitude brings grief to the family. My dad gave rarely carried on a conversation around the house. What he did say was usually negative. At the supper ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist