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  • Shawn Drake avatar

    The Champion Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 5, 2015
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    This is the 14th sermon in the series "The Cure". We have victory through Jesus Christ.

    Series: The Cure [#14] THE CHAMPION Romans 8:28-39 Introduction: Who likes to win? From Little League Baseball to t he NFL; coaches and players work very hard to be the champion. For true competitors, no other place than 1st is good enough and even after they win; they begin to work to win ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Toiling

    Contributed by Jerry Smith on Feb 6, 2014
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    What are you toiling with today?

    Question: What are you toiling with today? “Toiling” : Doing arduous or unpleasant work; effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort; Taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance; Difficult to accomplish; demanding considerable mental effort and skill. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Anniversary Sunday

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Oct 18, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
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    Short sermon preached as part of our church's 50th Anniversary celebration

    ANNIVERSARY SUNDAY A man was reading his paper early one morning at the breakfast table. His wife came over to him, gave him a hug, smiled, and said, “I bet you don’t know what today is, do you?” He looked at her and said, “Of course I know what day it is!” and went ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    If The Lord Is In It

    Contributed by Elizabeth Mccaskill on Oct 27, 2012
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    Often time we leave the Lord out of our problems, situation, issues because we do not trust Him to handle the situation, But if the Lord is in it; there is no limit.

    Payer: Salutation: Comments: Read text: State subject: If the Lord is in Introduction: The Book of Romans is written by the Apostle Paul to the church in Rome to resolve an issue that was causing other issues within the church family. This lets us know that even with the church we have to struggle ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Living In The Will Of God Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 22, 2012
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    Jesus said His food was to do the will of His Father. It is what moved, motivated and mattered to Jesus. God’s will was what engergized Jesus. If we are filled with His Spirit our desirses should be His. What is the will of God? We will learn for the

    Intro: The centerpiece of the gospel is the crusifixion. It stands between life for ourselves and life surrendered to God. If we are to follow Jesus we must be crucified with Him. In this daily crucifixion that Paul talks about our will, emotions, and mind are no longer our own we were bought ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Approved Workman

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 17, 2013
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    To enumerate the requirements of an approved workman of GOD.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you an approved workman? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the requirements of an approved workman of GOD. IV. TEXT: 2 Timothy 2:15 (Amplified Bible) Study and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial), a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sanctity Of Life Sunday 2014

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 22, 2014
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    Sanctity of Life includes assisted suicide as well as abortion but abortion is the predominate abuse of life in America today. This sermon deals with the tragic consequences to the abortive mother as well as the judgement of the US because of this sin.

    Today has been designated as Sanctity of Life Sunday On a January 13, 1984 proclamation, President Ronald Reagan designated January 22, 1984 as the first National Sanctity of Human Life Day. The date was chosen to coincide with the 11th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court case that first ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "You Are What This Thing Is About.

    Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Jan 15, 2012
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    Introduced as the Lamb of God, Jesus meets the need of true believers with his hand on his faithful. Jesus says "You let me worry about sin and judgment, after all you are what this is all about.

    John 1:43-51 How can a person use their God given talents to bless others? Talents are as varied as the appearance of individual snowflakes. Sometime we struggle to see talents in each other let alone understand how the other’s talents could be a blessing. Talents can be expressed in many ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Departure Of The Groom Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 6, 2013
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    When Jesus told the disciples that he was going to prepare a place for them he used words that were very familiar, and yet very strange. His words were the words that a Jewish groom would say to his bride at a certain stage of the wedding when he would

    THE DEPARTURE OF THE GROOM John 14:1-6 Dorn Ridge, June 13, 2010 (I have used many online sources to find the information on the Jewish wedding ceremony, but do not have the record of who it was, or where obtained.) INTRODUCTION: 1.) Over the past few weeks we have looked at many elements of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Part Of The Christmas Story That Speaks To Sandy Hook Tragedy

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 18, 2012
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    A look at the slaughter of the innocents story in light of the recent tragedy in Conn.

    Prop: put a skull and crossbones “ornament” on the sanctuary Christmas tree. Talk about how it doesn't fit with the image. There's a story in the Bible that's part of the Christmas story that creates a similar disconnect. In fact, the disparity between it and the way we want the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Communion Through The Eyes Of Peter Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 18, 2012
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     | 9,629 views

    Communion message, 2nd in series of communion messages looking at the meal/Jesus through the eyes of various people.

    COMMUNION THROUGH THE EYES OF PETER 3 12 - Luke 22:14-23 “Do this in remembrance of Me”. What is it we are to remember about Jesus? What is this memorial meal to remind us of? This morning, let’s talk to Peter and ask him what jumps out at him, what he remembers about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Work It Out: Turning Tough Times Into Personal Growth

    Contributed by Mark Jobe on Sep 15, 2011
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    1) Start choosing an attitude of joy 2) Persevere so you can grow 3) Ask God for wisdom and he will give it 4) Don’t rely on your resources to get through 5) Remember there is reward and blessing in the end.

    Which James? Author: There are several men named James mentioned in the New Testament (5), but reliable tradition assigns this book to the one called James the Just - the half-brother of Jesus. Jesus had brothers (Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3), and brother of Jude (Jude 1:1), who led the church in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Encountering Jesus-Peter Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jun 14, 2011
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    Part 4 of a 5 part series on the lives of those who were changed from an encounter with Jesus

    Encountering Jesus - Peter Text: John 21:15-23 Subtext: John 18:15-18, 25-27 This message is part 4 of a 5 part series on Encountering Jesus and was preached by Rev. Mike Brown Student Pastor at Calvary Assembly of God Peter had many encounters with Jesus. Let’s look at a few of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Elkanah Worshiped God

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 6, 2011
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     | 6,609 views

    We often hear excuses why people do not make it to worship services. How do our excuses stack up against Elkanah's?

    ELKANAH WORSHIPED GOD Text: 1 Samuel 1:3-5 Scripture Reading: Hebrews 10:19-25 INTRODUCTION 1. "God is spirit and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth" John 4:24 2. Since Genesis 4 God has desired man's worship a. Doing it wrong got Cain in trouble b. Seth was the first to "call ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Good Work Of God

    Contributed by Victor Haynes on Jul 12, 2011
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     | 7,267 views

    We gain great assurance as believers knowing that God will finish His good work of grace which He initiated in us.

    The Good Work God Started in You as a Believer Philippians 1: 6 Many people start projects and never finish them. There are many reasons projects are not finished: poor planning, lack of money, lack of management and organization, not enough help or lack of interest. Some people may be like me. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist