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  • Ivan Casteel avatar

    Broken In The Potter's Hands

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 21,662 views

    To help Christians see how God works in lives of Christians.

    PP0637 DATE BROKEN IN THE POTTER’S HANDS Jeremiah 18:1-6 Jer 18:1 The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying, 2 Arise, and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will cause thee to hear my words. 3 Then I went down to the potter’s house, and, behold, he wrought a work on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Storms Are Inevitable

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jun 25, 2006
    based on 71 ratings
     | 36,761 views

    This message briefly traces the beginning of Jesus’ ministry, discusses his command to cross over to the other side and relates the storm and the disciples concerns to today’s life.

    Scripture Reading: “Mark 4:35-41 Message: “Storms Are Inevitable” Text: “And a great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that it was already filling” (v. 37). Introduction: What kind of boat do you visualize in this scripture? Do you picture a large ocean liner type of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    The Joy Of Mourning Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 1, 2006
     | 5,752 views

    2nd 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.)

    THE JOY OF MOURNING MATTHEW 5:4 & 2 CORINTHIANS 7:8-11 INTRODUCTION: How would you define “paradox”? What is a paradox? And no, it’s not two physicians! Is a paradox a contradiction? Actually no. A contradiction is something that is wrong, two things obviously opposed. A paradox is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    #8divine Possibilities: Every Miracle Starts As A Problem Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 15, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,713 views

    We search for Divine Possibilities, but we must realize every miracle in the Bible started as a problem. This is still true today!

    SPEAK TO THE DIVINE POSSIBILITIES: #8 EVERY MIRACLE STARTS AS A PROBLEM! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We are studying Divine Possibilities: 1. Climb into God’s Envelope; 2. Accept the Mantle; 3. Starving at a feast; 4. Let God! 5. DYING IN A RUT! When an unforgiving preacher ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Turning, Serving, Waiting"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 15, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,621 views

    The Thessalonian believers had it right. Turn from idols to the living God, serve Him and one another, wait with great anticipation for Christ’s return.

    8 “For the word of the Lord has sounded forth from you, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith toward God has gone forth, so that we have no need to say anything. 9 For they themselves report about us what kind of a reception we had with you, and how you turned to God ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    A View From The Finish Line Series

    Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,384 views

    The Apostle Paul gives us a "Real Life" view of the finish line-his finish line. Have we ever considered what our finish line will look like?

    A View From the Finish Line Text: 2nd Timothy, Chapter 4 Introduction. In the last few years, Schools have made an effort to move the classroom out of the classroom. They have concluded that sometimes you’re better able to educate a student by moving them into different environments in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    How Can We Maintain Spiritual Momentum? Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 26, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 31,395 views

    Your Spiritual Journey — Post 40 Days #2 see in Word format at www.praiseag.org

    HOW CAN WE MAINTAIN SPIRITUAL MOMENTUM? Your Spiritual Journey — Post 40 Days #2 Hebrews 12:1-2 INTRODUCTION: How many of you remember your physics class in high school? The PG paraphrase of Newton’s first law of motion states “Unless acted upon by a force an object at rest will stay at rest and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • William Nieporte avatar

    Holy Friendship

    Contributed by William Nieporte on May 17, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,022 views

    A sermon about friendship as a gift from God.

    Holy Friendship! Texts: Mark 14:32-34; John 15:12-17; Galatians 6:2 In Shakespeare’s Henry V the English and the French are on the verge of battle. The English are outnumber by the French five to one. They expect to be slaughtered. While preparing for the battle, Henry overhears one of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    A Tale Of Two Churches

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 22, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 2,730 views

    Jesus says to Smyrna, "you think you are poor, but you are rich!" but to Laodicea he says, "You think you are rich, but you are poor!"

    Revelation 2:8-11 & 3:14-22 September 28, 2003 A Tale of two Churches – Smyrna & Laodicea To the Church in Smyrna 8"To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again. 9I know your afflictions and your ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Be Happy Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 10, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,233 views

    The church of Jesus Christ needs to be filled with therapists who dispense laughter and happiness to all they come in contact with.

    Be Happy- part 1 Thesis: The church of Jesus Christ needs to be filled with therapists who dispense laughter and happiness to all they come in contact with. Introduction: Today is Palm Sunday and Scripture describes for us what happened that day when Jesus rode into Jerusalem Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    The 7 Tests In Which We Must Be Victorious - Refining : The Purpose Of Trials And Tribulations

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Feb 21, 2005
    based on 160 ratings
     | 55,327 views

    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE REFINING PURPOSE OF TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS IN OUR LIVES AND THE 7 AREAS OF TESTING NAMELY THE TEST OF 1. LOVE 2. FAITH 3. OBEDIENCE 4. SACRIFICE 5. HUMILITY. 6. ENDURANCE 7. PATIENCE

    7 TESTS IN WHICH WE MUST BE VICTORIOUS REFINING - THE PURPOSE OF TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS OUTLINE 1. THE TEST OF LOVE 2. THE TEST OF FAITH 3. THE TEST OF OBEDIENCE 4. THE TEST OF SACRIFICE 5. THE TEST OF HUMILITY. 6. THE TEST OF ENDURANCE 7. THE TEST OF PATIENCE 1 Corinthians 10 : ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    See Jesus In Your Christmas Traditions!

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 26, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,911 views

    Today we need to see Jesus in our Christmas traditions because the season points to His great gift of eternal life to us.

    Christmas Eve Service “See Jesus in your Christmas Traditions!” Thesis: Today we need to see Jesus in our Christmas traditions because the season points to His great gift of eternal life to us. Introduction: Quotes: Christmas is the harvest time of love. Souls are drawn to other souls. All that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Faith Is Not Enough Or The Perils Of Presumption Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jul 5, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,240 views

    In spite of our wrong choices, if we will humbly submit to god’s will God will bring us to the Promised lad in His time and His way.

    When Faith IS Not enough or The Peril of Presumption Numbers 14 Theme: Overcoming the Grasshopper Complex; faith; God’s discipline INTRODUCTION A middle-aged farmer wanted to be a preacher for years but wasn’t sure if it was God’s will. One day, while he was working in the field, he decided to rest ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Wholehearted Commitment Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 31, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,671 views

    This sermon examines the priorities of wholehearted commitment.

    Scripture For the next four Sundays I plan to preach a new series of sermons, which I have titled, Wholehearted Generosity. Now, what is “wholehearted generosity”? Wholehearted is defined as “completely and sincerely devoted, determined, or enthusiastic; marked by complete earnest commitment; ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Owens avatar

    The God Of All Comfort Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 19, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,389 views

    In this lesson, we learn that life is hard, God is faithful, and that God can use our suffering for good.

    A. Last week’s sermon was the first lesson in a sermon series on 2 Corinthians that I’m calling – “Learning to Lean on God.” 1. Last week we introduced the city of Corinth and Paul’s relationship with the Corinthian congregation. 2. We discussed some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ