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  • David Flowers avatar

    The Dance Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 31, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,966 views

    Intimacy is one of the hardest things we are called to in this life. Because it’s hard, we engage in a dance - drawing close, backing away, drawing close, etc. Is there any way to stop the cycle?

    The Dance Prt. 1 of series Life After the Wedding Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 22, 2006 Video – What makes a good marriage? Almost everybody knows what makes a good marriage. Isn’t it amazing that there are so many divorces and bad marriages? Think about those two facts. ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Rick Young avatar

    Dear God, Please Kick Me...

    Contributed by Rick Young on Aug 4, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,881 views

    Why do we sometimes wait for God to "punish" us if we mess up as Christians? We are not under the law any longer, but under grace. And sometimes it’s hard to remember that.

    “For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law, but under grace. What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? Certainly not! Do you not know that to whom you present yourselves slaves to obey, you are that one’s slaves whom you obey, whether of sin ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Frank Jackson avatar

    The Danger In Asking

    Contributed by Frank Jackson on Jan 10, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,665 views

    Making a single nation out of a dozen tribes was not easy. Unity came hard for Israel; it also came for the United States. U.S. history may shed light on I Samuel’s story.

    THE DANGER IN ASKING I Samuel 8:5 Pray Making a single nation out of a dozen tribes was not easy. Unity came hard for Israel; it also came for the United States. U.S. history may shed light on I Samuel’s story. Most people think George Washington was the first president of the United ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

  • Curtis Kittrell avatar

    How Close To Being Saved Are My Loved Ones?

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Jun 19, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 1,836 views

    Every true Christian has concern for the salvation of loved ones. For some, it is hard even to imagine them being saved. So we raise the question: how close are your loved ones to salvation?

    HOW CLOSE TO BEING SAVED ARE MY LOVED ONES? SCRIPTURE: Romans 10:8-11 [8] But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; [9] That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Thanking Your Way To A Strong Family Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 44,723 views

    According to one researcher, one of the characteristics of a strong family is "appreciation" or thankfulness for others in my family. Why do we find this so hard to do, and how do we train ourselves to be appreciative?

    OPEN: Back in the 70’s, a woman wrote an article I found interesting. She said that her cousin had invited them to “Come for a thanksgiving dinner on Saturday, March 20th.” She wrote: “She was not celebrating an early Thanksgiving. She was saying that all was well with her husband, who had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Living To Please God

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 17, 2008
    based on 29 ratings
     | 10,815 views

    The Bible is full of admonition on how to please God in life. We have three different admonitions in this text. 1- Avoid sexual lust 2- Adopt brotherly love 3- Ambitiously work hard

    INTRO.- ILL.- The American investment banker was at the pier of a small coastal Mexican village when a small boat with just one fisherman docked. Inside the small boat were several large yellow fin tuna. The American complimented the Mexican on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Big Is Your God?

    Contributed by Robert Bravo on Dec 3, 2008
     | 12,274 views

    Sometimes life can give us lemons. It can get hard. But the reality is we serve an awesome and powerful God who can turn our lemons into lemonade. Do you trust Him?

    How big is your God? Ephesians 3:20-21 (KJV) 20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, 21 Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. Intro: Amen. How many ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Sent With Power And Authority

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,315 views

    it can be hard to see what something really is, so we have to back up and look at what it really is and what its really trying to say. we have to do that with scripture too.

    Sent With Power And Authority: Breaking Boundaries Luke 9:1-6 March 22, 2008 Lent #4 Intro: (extreme close up pictures guessing game) Obviously, it can be hard to tell what something is when we get too close to it, so then what we need to do is back up a bit so we can see the bigger picture. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eloy Gonzalez avatar

    Easter Makes A Difference

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Apr 18, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,639 views

    Easter 2: Easter makes a difference. It changes cold, hard, self-centered people into a community that cares for one another. It gives boldness to weak hearts. It gives hope to suffering spirits. It provides a perspective.

    Christ is Risen! He is risen, indeed – Alleluia! Life in the time of Jesus was hard – maybe even mean. There are plenty of examples of this. Justice was often quick and oftentimes harsh. Look at what happened to Jesus! He was celebrating Passover with his disciples on Thursday night, and by ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Corey Arnold avatar

    Carrots, Eggs, And Coffee Beans

    Contributed by Corey Arnold on Dec 2, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 10,279 views

    A children’s sermon about how we deal with adversity. It includes the props of fresh carrots, cooked carrots, hard boiled eggs, coffee beans, water, pot of coffee and possibly coffee candy.

    Carrots, Eggs, and Coffee Beans INTRO: Call kids up. “Does anyone know what adversity is?” It is when something comes into your life which is not fun. Like someone being mean to you for no reason. Or when bad things come into your life whether you expect it or not. Give out some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    It’s Okay If I Say It! Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 20, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,464 views

    Meekness is a hard nut to crack because we tend to think that being a bully is the opposite of being meek, and nobody wants to bullied. (No one wants to be bullies so why do want to be meek?)

    Beatitudes Sermon Series: “It’s okay if I Say It!” (4 of 9) Matt 5.5 July 12, 2015 CFBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A Over the last several weeks the Beatitudes have challenged us to develop the attitude that Jesus demands for His disciples to posses. 1 The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Diack avatar

    A Greater Kindness Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Mar 18, 2013
     | 7,344 views

    Sacrificial love is willing to lay down its life, and do the hard things that love demands, on behalf of another. This is the love that we experience in Christ and this is the love that we are challenged to live out with each other.

    A Greater Kindness - Ruth 3:10-18 - March 17, 2013 Series: From Heartache to Hope – The Redemption of Ruth - #8 Let me ask you a question as we start this morning: How many decisions do you figure you make in an average day? A hundred? A thousand? Ten thousand? Any ideas? Any ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Dan Proctor avatar

    Overcoming The Problem Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jun 20, 2013
     | 6,318 views

    Maybe you have unforgiveness against someone in your heart. Forgiveness is a problem in the Christian life because it is so hard to do. It is one of the most difficult things to do, yet one of the most needed.

    Overcoming The Problem Of Forgiveness Genesis 50:15-21; 2 Corinthians 2:6-11 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Forgiveness is a problem in the Christian life because it is so hard to do. It is one of the most difficult things to do, yet one of the most needed. 2. In this lesson, we will ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Gordon McCulloch avatar

    Who Can Explain The Trinity, Not I But … I Will Try?

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 21, 2014
     | 4,355 views

    Who can explain the Trinity? Not I, and I believe nobody can, however there are some basis principles that help. This sermon attempts to do that, it is long and hard going, but it this the easy, the condensed version; with appendix.

    Summary: Who can explain the Trinity? Not I, and I believe nobody can, however there are some basis principles that help. This sermon attempts to do that, it is long and hard going, but it this the easy, the condensed version. This sermon was delivered to the congregation in St Oswald’s, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Shawn miller avatar

    How To Endure Hardship

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jul 10, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,361 views

    The apostle Paul charges Timothy to endure hardship like a 1) Good Soldier 2) Striving Athlete & 3) Hard-working Farmer. And at the end of it all there will be a crown and a harvest if we do not give up.

    How to Endure Hardship 2 Timothy 2:3-6 Introduction: Ill. The story is told of a king in Africa who had a close friend with whom he grew up. The friend had a habit of looking at every situation that ever occurred in his life (positive or negative) and remarking, "This is good!" One day the king ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational