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  • Steve Ely avatar

    The Cage Of Addiction Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 24, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,592 views

    We all want to live life to the fullest, yet we seem to be held back. What cages us in? What locks us down? What fences us in? It is a fight to get out, but victory is possible!

    Lights Go Off Video Intro Music Intro, Spot Light follows me to front, Stage Lights come back up, round girl crosses stage (Slide 1) Ultimate Cage Fighting (Slide 2) Pt. 3 – The Cage of Addiction I. Introduction In Round 1, we dealt with the Cage of Fear. Last week, in Round 2, we discussed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Encourage One Another

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 23, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,941 views

    Encouragement in Jesus, from His Church, from His people.

    Encourage One Another Heb. 10:24, 25 INTRO.: In our worship services, we hear a lot of bad news. Esp., in prayer requests. Nearly ever y week we hear of some disaster, sickness, or death that has touched the lives of our members and friends. Some churches even fear to allow public prayer requests ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Fairy-Tale Wedding

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 108 ratings
     | 8,377 views

    Urges the couple to seek faithfulness and communication in their marriage. Appropriate for an Interfaith wedding.

    You all know the story about fairytale marriages. A beautiful princess goes into a forest and sees a frog. She kisses the frog. He turns into a prince. They get married, and live happily ever after. Or maybe you remember the prince who searches through every house in town and won’t give up until he ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    2 - Matthew’s Genealogy Of Jesus

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jan 19, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 7,351 views

    Jesus’ Genealogy is like a sine wave! Some cool points about Jesus’ Genealogy in the account of the apostle Matthew.

    > Matthew’s Genealogy of Jesus < Matthew was a tax collector of Jewish descent. He wrote this Gospel with a main focus to a Jewish audience. Old Testament prophecies are mentioned in Matthew’s Gospel when the prophecies are fulfilled (He does this 9 times in this Gospel). Parallel to some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Zww Or Wwz

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 12, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,460 views

    Two dangers lurk in the church, ZEAL WITHOUT WISDOM or WISDOM WITHOUT ZEAL. Both are deadly.

    ZWW or WWZ by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com We need an Understanding of ZEAL. What is zeal? An eargerness, passion, vigorously pursuing, aim high, fire in the bones. ZWW or WWZ comes from a CM Ward thought. Today I ponder two things that can kill a church, WWZ and ZWW. These ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Spiritual Joy

    Contributed by George Rennau on Aug 25, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 8,167 views

    You may be struggling through a difficult situation, uncertain of the future,troubled in your spirit,or struggling with sin. Open up your heart and let God embrace you and Bring you Spiritual Joy A joy like no other

    SPIRITUAL JOY This morning I want to talk about a common experience That comes from an uncommon source It happens in heaven and on earth It can happen in the womb or even on ones death bed It is a powerful motivator That can come in small packages or in big events It is with us all the time Yet it ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Celebrating Jesus Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,376 views

    We celebrate Jesus’ enlightening presence among us; the coming of the one who brought the whole creation into being; our new found status as children of God, the fact that God has lowered himself to human form and dwelt among us; and we celebrate the glor

    What are we here to celebrate today? 1 The light which enlightens everyone v9 Jesus Christ, who will bring them true enlightenment. What is enlightenment? Enlightenment is one of those concepts that’s very popular these days. I’m not sure anyone really understands what they mean by it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    Roadblocks To The Baptism In The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 18, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 12,532 views

    Living With Power #6 7 Roadblocks to receiving the Baptism in the Holy Spirit with keys to your BREAKTHROUGH!

    Breaking Through the Obtacles in Your Path Acts 1:8 (NIV) But YOU WILL RECEIVE POWER when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." Power to tell people about Jesus! You can’t do this with human ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When Do You Know When To Quit?

    Contributed by Jay Winters on Dec 30, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,487 views

    This was the second to last Sunday in the church year. It has been an interesting journey through Luke. Next week we’ll finish up with Luke with his amazing account of the crucifixion. This week though, I kind of looked back on all of the sermons I’ve pre

    In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who gained our souls for us. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, When do you know that it is time to quit? In my youth, I was a swimmer. I was a sprinter. I detested the long races and loved the quick ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Christopher Johnson avatar

    The "I Can't Waits"

    Contributed by Christopher Johnson on Jun 16, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,469 views

    If we apply our spiritual talents, then God will bless the congregation with spiritual and numerical growth

    Have you ever had a case of the “I can’t waits”? They seem to run rampant in my life. When I was young, I couldn’t wait to play on a football team. When I was in junior high, I couldn’t wait to go on a date. When I was in high school, I couldn’t wait to go to college. When I was in college, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Spontaneous Combustion Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 25, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,734 views

    An example can be a powerfully driving force, even an ancient example like that of the Thessalonians.

    Spontaneous Combustion (I Thessalonians 1:7-10) 1. Many people believe in the theory of Spontaneous Human Combustion. Others say it is merely an urban legend. 2. According to an article from Wikipedia, those who believe that Spontaneous Human Combustion is true describe some of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jonathan Powell avatar

    A Godly Way For A New Beginning Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,806 views

    Beginning of a series entitled - Under Construction

    Under Construction – Sermon #1 “A Godly Way for a New Beginning” Nehemiah 1:1-11 As we begin the year 2006, I look back on 2005 with amazement at the changes that God placed in our lives. First, I started to New Orleans Seminary to begin work on my Masters Degree. Second, in March, I had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    I Can Sleep When The Wind Blows

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 4, 2002
    based on 119 ratings
     | 8,803 views

    A Sermon for the 25th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 27 The Parable of the 10 Maidens

    25th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 27 Matthew 25:1-13 "I can sleep when the wind blows."     1 ¶ "Then the kingdom of heaven shall be compared to ten maidens who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. 2 Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. 3 For when the foolish took their ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Tim Huie avatar

    What Would Jesus Say To A Complacent Christian Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 23, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,502 views

    What would Jesus say to a lukewarm Christian? The letter to the Laodecian church tells us.

    1. Illus. of D. W. brother • In a tough time of life. Drove car out to lake he loved, and used a pistol to commit suicide. • Autopsy performed to rule out foul play. Showed it was indeed suicide. • Autopsy revealed an ironic fact. He had liver cancer advanced enough that it would have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Smarowsky avatar

    The God Of My Refuge Is Here

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Oct 10, 2008
    based on 21 ratings
     | 13,485 views

    Let us look at several principles of getting help in times of our personal troubles.

    The God of My Refuge is Here: Psalm 91 Introduction: Everyone from one time to another will face troubles in their life. Someone once said, “You’re either in a trial, just came out of one, or you’re about to enter into one.” As morbid as that sounds, I believe that there is some truth in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist