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  • Jay McPhearson avatar

    The Blindness Is An Opportunity

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Dec 4, 2007
     | 4,216 views

    God will use the times of trial in our lives for the victory he gives freely.

    “The Blindness is an opportunity” “God will use the times of trial in our lives for the victory he gives freely.” Sunday Morning Sermon John 9:1-34 11.11.07 Intro: (Advance) For the most part we don’t know what suffering is. The other day I couldn’t find the remote – I looked everywhere! I was in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus' Invitation

    Contributed by Alfredo Torres on May 17, 2007
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     | 11,089 views

    I find this sermon is for everybody because it is applicable for evangelistic approach so with those who are already grown beliebers.

    Text: Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV) Subject: Invitation Theme: Jesus’ invitation to everyone INTRODUCTION: Have you ever been invited by someone? What do you feel if you are being invited by an influential person? Great, isn’t it? Especially when the president of our country was the one who invited us ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Serenity Or Desperation Series

    Contributed by Scott Jordan on May 18, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,968 views

    A series on living in the 21st Century

    Living in the 21st Century: Serenity or Desperation When I think of the wisdom and scope of God’s plan, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father, 15the Creator of everything in heaven and on earth. 16I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will give you mighty inner strength through ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Choice Of The Heart Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,488 views

    Final sermon in the series God or the World

    God or the World #4 A Choice of the Heart Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Israel enjoyed the blessings for less than 1000 years. They entered the land of Canaan about 1400 BC and Babylon conquered Israel about 587 BC. In addition, many times during this period, Israel disobeyed God and was chastened. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard White avatar

    Raising Our Shields

    Contributed by Richard White on May 19, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,440 views

    The Devil is at war with us, his arrows are flying. Time to raise our shields and extinguish the flaming arrows of doubt.

    Raising up our shields Genesis 15:1-21 I am a trekkie, not of the next generation or deep space nine, but one of the originals. I always looked forward to the ominous music, the attack from the enemy ships, and Chekhov asking, “Shall I raise the shields Captain?” This morning I want to talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Keith Andrews avatar

    What Difference Does Jesus Make

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on May 20, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,791 views

    I wonder then, what do we think Jesus does? Who do we think he is? Is he someone that we come to only when there are problems, or do we check in with him everyday regardless of how life is treating us. I believe that we all need to come to terms with the

    What Difference Does Jesus Make All passages marked NIV: The Holy Bible: New International Version. 1996, c1984. Grand Rapids: Zondervan. All passages marked KJV: The Holy Bible : King James Version. 1995. Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc. Matthew 14:22-33 Introduction Good Morning, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Diversity Within Unity Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 21, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,346 views

    The church’s unity in "One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism, allows for great diversity in ministry.

    John 17:20-26 “Diversity Within Unity” INTRODUCTION What does “One” look like? Ever since Jesus prayed the prayer recorded in today’s gospel lesson, this has been a vital question for Christians and for the Christian Church. Jesus prayed for the unity of his followers. The primary purpose ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    My Condition

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on May 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,762 views

    “My condition in Christ is base on my relationship with Him.”

    “My Condition” “My condition in Christ is base on my relationship with Him.” 2 Cor. 5:16-21 Sunday Morning Sermon 05.20.07 Intro: (Start with text and title) Did you hear about the man who was told he had three months to live? He goes to the doctor and they run tests, the cancer is not treatable ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jennifer Casto avatar

    Are You A Grasshopper Or A Giant Warrior?

    Contributed by Jennifer Casto on May 21, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,271 views

    So many people in this life want everything but without putting forth any effort...nobody wants to sweat anymore...everyone wants things the easy way...they don’t want to fight their giants--- Yes God wants to prosper you and bless you, but sometimes you

    So many people in this life want everything but without putting forth any effort...nobody wants to sweat anymore...everyone wants things the easy way...they don’t want to fight their giants---they just wanna lay down and let someone else do it...and then whine and complain about things the whole ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Giant Of Desparation Series

    Contributed by Richard White on May 21, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,007 views

    This could be anyone of us, what would these people think if they knew what I have done. Face this Giant and watch him fall. We must remember that the church is a hospital for sinners not a rest home for saints.

    The Giant of Desperation. There is a desperate person who sits in the corner of the assembly today. Dry mouth, moist palms, scarcely moves for fear of detection. He feels out of place in a room full of saints, but where else will he go? He has violated every belief he every had, he has hurt ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Takot Ako Eh!!!

    Contributed by Norman Lorenzo on Jul 9, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 74,444 views

    A sermon that will teach us the three truths that Gideon learned in leading Israelites into victory.

    Takot Ako Eh! 3 Truths About The Story of Gideon Hebrews 11:32-34 SCRIPTURE Hebreo 11:32-34, “Magpapatuloy pa ba ako? Kulang ang panahon para isalaysay ko ang tungkol kay Gideon… at sa mga propeta. Dahil sa pananalig nila sa Diyos, nakalupig sila ng mga kaharian, gumawa ng matuwid at nagkamit ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Will We Pass The Test?

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jul 10, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,511 views

    There will be an evaluation of our lives when we stand before God. Will we pass the test? I hope so.

    WILL WE PASS THE TEST? TEST-A basis for evaluation or judgment: A basis for evaluation or judgment: James 1:12 12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sacrificial Giving

    Contributed by Steven Cannon on Jul 10, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 40,009 views

    Heaven, a place where many want to go but nobody wants to leave; why...sacrifice.

    SACRIFICIAL GIVING I heard a message this past weekend which made the point concerning heaven. Everybody wants to go but nobody wants to leave. Many want to go there, but does anyone want to leave right now and go?. I thought why is that? Sacrifice. You have to give up all that you know and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Roots, Ripples And Reference Points, Part One Series

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jul 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,201 views

    We must have our roots grown deeply in Christ if we are to find spiritual sustenance and stability.

    Roots, Ripples & Reference Points Lessons from the Lake, Part One TCF Sermon July 9, 2006 What do you think of when you think of roots? You might think of trees or plants. You might think of anything else that grows. Maybe you think of the miniseries that appeared on TV in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Careful

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 14, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,958 views

    This sermon uses Herod as an example of how even in today’s world people give in to the pressure of the world instead of being careful to live as Christ commands.

    Mark 6: 14 – 29 – Be Careful Intro: My grandmother was fond of saying, “Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive.” --- I used to think she was quite a philosopher until in college I read William Shakespeare and discovered she wasn’t a philosopher. She was just quoting ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed