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  • David Owens avatar

    Growing Pains Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 26, 2012
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    In this sermon, we learn how to grow spiritually through our growing pains.

    Introduction: A. How many of you had growing pains when you were growing up? 1. I remember going to my mom as a little boy and I would describe some pain I was having in my leg or my side. 2. Usually, she would look it over, ask a few questions about it, then say, “Well, it’s probably ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You Glad Its Them And Not You Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 26, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,100 views

    A study of the Gospel of Luke 13: 1 – 5

    Luke 13: 1 – 5 Are You Glad Its Them And Not You There were present at that season some who told Him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. 2 And Jesus answered and said to them, “Do you suppose that these Galileans were worse sinners than all other ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Sheherds, Sheep And The Good Shepherd"

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Aug 20, 2012
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     | 11,079 views

    A Sermon for Proper 11, Series B preached 7/22/2012 as a guest speaker at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Estherville, Iowa. Redeemer was in the midst of a pastoral vacancy at the time I preached this sermon.

    I found it rather interesting that out of all the Sundays I could have come to visit your congregation and share a message from God’s Word with you, it had to be this one. In the readings you just heard that were appointed for today, we are given word pictures of sheep and shepherds. I just ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Overcoming Temptation Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 16, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 24,283 views

    Knowing where temptation comes from helps us overcome it.

    A man had just started a diet and was having a difficult time staying away from tempting treats. He had to go downtown (or uptown as they say here) and remembered that his route would take him past the bakery. And so he prayed, “Lord, if you want me to stop for a doughnut, let there be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is In Control

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Sep 30, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,460 views

    A message from Daniel in the lions den about what happens when things seem to get out of control in our lives.

    Title: God is in Control Theme: To show that God has a plan even in our persecution. Text: Daniel 6:1 - 28 Introduction For some reason or another over the years I have never preached from this passage. I have used it in some way as an illustration but not directly from these scriptures. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Becoming A Giant Killer

    Contributed by James Lee on Oct 17, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,999 views

    If we run from our giants they just keep coming and we can never get away from them. What we need is to become giant killers…

    I want to know something this morning… Are there any giant killers in this place? We have seen, over the last few weeks, what it takes to rush our giants… What happens if we fail to rush our giants…BUT just rushing them is not enough. I was thinking about this series last Sunday ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nothing Impossible With God

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 28, 2012
     | 6,611 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Can you do anything for yourself? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD can do everything for us. IV. TEXT: Luke 18:27 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) He replied, “What is impossible

    I. EXORDIUM: Can you do anything for yourself? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD can do everything for us. IV. TEXT: Luke 18:27 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) He replied, “What is impossible for people is possible with God.” Jeremiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Walking On Dry Ground

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,969 views

    A sermon of hope that says God may bring you OUT (take away the bad thing), may bring you THROUGH (give you help to get through) or may bring GLORY to Himself

    Walking On Dry Ground Exodus 14:10-18 There is no such thing as a life that is filled with rainbows and never has a cloud or even a storm. As a matter of fact… you have to endure a few clouds and storms to have a rainbow. This morning I want to talk to you about the rainbows and clouds and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Good In The Bad Things

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 5, 2012
     | 6,969 views

    Though life is uncertain we may be sure of the certainty that God is at work.

    Title: Finding Good In the Bad Things Text: Ruth 1:1-18 Thesis: Though life is uncertain we may be sure of the certainty that God is at work. Introduction: "Go West, young man, go west…" is a quote popularized by American author Horace Greeley concerning America's expansion westward. It was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hope Beyond Hopelessness

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Nov 29, 2012
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     | 8,487 views

    There comes a time in our lives when we feel hopeless but the truth of the matter is as Christians that is an impossibility.

    Hope Beyond Hopelessness Lamentation 3:1-26 Jeremiah who is also known as the weeping prophet in great despair God uses to write his emotions. He lived among a society of people caused him to almost lose hope. See: Jeremiah 9:1-3 A people who knew not the LORD Mention: Jeremiah 7:16 God told him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer And Worship Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 18, 2011
     | 8,603 views

    Jesus Christ is never too late to provide healing, comfort, cleansing, peace, answers to impossible questions,

    A country boy went to visit a friend in New York City. It was about noon and they were downtown by Times Square in Manhattan. The streets were filled with people. Cars were honking their horns, sirens were wailing and the sounds of the city were almost deafening. The country boy said, “I hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Goodness Of God

    Contributed by Matthew Smith on Mar 12, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 41,664 views

    As James talks to us in James 1 about not being deceived, he gives us some reasons that we can know that God is good no matter what our circumstances.

    In the mid to late 90’s people in the church began to say God is good--- all the time--- all the time---God is good. It’s easy to proclaim and to shout aloud the goodness of God when things are going great! It’s easy to brag on Jesus when people are coming to know Christ in large ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Adrian Rogers avatar

    The Sweet Smell Of Victory

    Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Nov 18, 2011
    based on 24 ratings
     | 46,064 views

    When you were born again, you were born to win. And God’s plan for you is perpetual victory.

    Introduction I want to talk to you today about victory. The title of the message: “The Sweet Smell of Victory.” Let me give you some good news—some good news: When you were born again, you were born to win. And, God’s plan for you is perpetual victory. Look in chapter 2, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Caution: God Working Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Sep 15, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,115 views

    Is the idea that God is working just wishful thinking? What does that look like if he is?

    (Introduction) (Other ideas might be the pains of road construction: and the signs that say, “Completed in 2011 as promised) The grief of my grandfather’s loss was still fresh. His wife, my step grandmother, had passed away unexpectedly. She was alive and well as they went to bed. He awoke ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Our Father Is Our Refuge

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 29, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,729 views

    He is our King our Lord he has total control of all life.

    OUR FATHER IS OUR REFUGE Psalm 91 1He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 2I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. 3Surely he shall deliver thee from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist