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  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    Chasing God

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 24, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,672 views

    Do we really desire a genuine relationship with God?

    December 14th, 2008 Chasing God It seems to me that something has been lost. Do you ever feel like something is missing? You come to church sing some songs, hear some words, and you leave but do ever find that unsatisfying? I am not knocking church. Church is great. There is nothing really ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Fount Of Every Blessing Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 11, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,036 views

    Miracle of Faith, Pt. 8

    THE FOUNT OF EVERY BLESSING (LUKE 17:11-19) An English proverb says, “Familiarity breeds contempt.” It’s a sad fact of life and sad commentary on life that people are likely to take advantage of those they work with, associate with, and live with. The following are nine suggested reasons why the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ron Murphy avatar

    No More Excuses Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Apr 24, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
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    Even Jesus did not meet every need that he was presented with. In the same way, neither can today’s church meet every need, BUT, we can meet some.

    Introduction: I. One thing I know, when it comes to doing something good for others, there is no shortfall of opportunities. A. All around us are people in need of something. 1. People sick in the hospital, can be an opportunity to visit, and share God’s love. 2. People in nursing homes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Lamb Of God Series

    Contributed by Jim Moynihan on Mar 11, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
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    It is crucial that we recognize and accept Jesus as God’s Lamb, our Eternal Spiritual Messiah, and not just our Temporal Helper.

    “The Lamb of God” John 12:12-19 A lady was visiting an art museum when she turned to the curator and pointed at the wall. "I suppose you call this hideous looking thing modern art." He said, "No, Ma’am. Actually we call it a mirror!" The point of the story is that sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Heart Of A Shepherd - A Man After God's Own Heart Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 14, 2005
    based on 68 ratings
     | 18,595 views

    Psalm 23 is often quoted at funerals. But this is not a Psalm about death... it’s a song about life. The life that only the good shepherd can supply.

    OPEN: I once read the story about a 1st-grader stood in front of his classroom. The class had been taking turns in front of the room answering the question “What do you want to be when you grow up?” This little boy stood up and said, "I’m going to be a lion tamer and have lots of fierce ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Birth Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 17, 2008
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    Third and final in series The Journey Toward Christ. This Crhistmas message looks at the birth of Christ and the ways in which we are distracted from allowing Christ to be “born in us.”

    THE JOURNEY TOWARD CHRIST Sermon Three: Birth Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers December 23, 2007 As a pastor, I am always dealing with distractions. I don’t mean distractions that keep me from getting my work done. I mean people who are constantly getting distracted from what matters ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Finding Christ In Spite Of The Barriers

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008
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    Christmas sermon discussing how the Magi overcame many obstacles to find and worship Christ and how we can help others overcome barriers to Him as well.

    Finding Christ in Spite of the Barriers Matthew 2:1-12 December 16, 2007 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me/We: Top 10 Reasons why there was no room for Joseph and Mary in the Inn. 10. The Roman Government’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Jehovah Jireh - The God Who Provides Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 15,753 views

    A message on the name Jehovah Jireh - the God Who Provides.

    Hello I Love You Let Me Tell You My Name Jehovah Jireh – Gen. 22:1-19 Intro: I grew up playing sports, but my favorite sport was baseball. Sadly, I grew up in Atlanta where the Braves were perennial cellar-dwellers. They were so bad we used to attend games w/ paper bags over our heads for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian William avatar

    Who Do You Say That I Am?

    Contributed by Brian William on Nov 10, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
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    In our image-conscious world, we often try to remake Christ to suit our needs. Presented here in a way for both believers and seekers, the good news is that Christ isn’t who we say, but Christ is who He is -- the Love of God made flesh to save humanity!

    We’re going to start this morning with a quick Marketing 101 lesson. Brand image is a key concept in Marketing 101. Brand image is the concept that you’re going to connect a particular product with a particular idea. Brand image. They say that out of all the advertising dollars spent in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Average Is Not Good Enough Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,736 views

    Kings of Judah, Pt. 6: "Amaziah"

    AVERAGE IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH (2 CHRONICLES 25:1-28) One day Linus came home with his report card. As he turned on the TV, his sister Lucy scoffed at his grade: “You got a “C” in history? That’s only average.” Linus defended himself: “So what? I’m an average student in an average school in an average ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeff Cheadle avatar

    C. S. Lewis' Mere Christianity (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Cheadle on Nov 18, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,166 views

    A summary of the "Christian Behavior" section of C. S. Lewis’ classic Mere Christianity

    The Life and Legacy of C. S. Lewis #3 “Mere Christianity (part 2)” Philippians 2.1-13 C. S. Lewis’ book Mere Christianity is important not only because of the way it articulates what Christians believe (and why) but how we are to behave (and why). In fact twelve chapters of the book are devoted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    #8 - How To Get Your Stuff God's Way Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Dec 6, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 13,092 views

    We all need "stuff" -- but are we getting our "stuff" God’s way? *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. EIGHTH COMMANDMENT “You shall not steal.” (Ex. 20:15). <ILLUS> “Jesus is watching you.” A burglar broke into a house and began to steal all ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Developing A Life Of Gratitude

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 13, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,113 views

    A Thanksgiving holiday message teaching thanksgiving as a way of life

    (adapted from a message by Darryl Dash entitled The Ultimate Lifestyle: Living Gratefully) SPECIAL DAY: THANKSGIVING TEXT: HEBREWS 12:28 TITLE: “DEVELOPING A LIFE OF GRATITUDE” INTRODUCTION: A. An older fellow came into the post office with a post card in his hand. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    When A Person Turns Away From God Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 31, 2010
    based on 30 ratings
     | 17,375 views

    What happens when a person turns away from God? Paul tells us what the Galatians lost or became by turning away from God to idol worship. 1- They became enslaved and lost their freedom 2- They became joyless and lost their exuberance

    INTRO.- 8Formerly, when you did not know God. Was there ever a time in your life that you didn’t know God? ILL.- I love the cute story about the little boy whose mother just gave birth to his baby brother. While the baby was sleeping in his crib, big brother looks into the crib at his baby ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ricky Nelms avatar

    Peter - The Big Fisherman Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,051 views

    This is the 14th message on Bible characters. This message is part 1 of looking at the life of the Apostle Peter. The outline is 1-Peter's Conversion, 2-Peter's Courage, 3-Peter's Confession.

    CLOSE ENCOUNTERS SERIES 14 – THE BIG FISHERMAN PETER PART 1 This morning, we’re continuing with our sermon series entitled CLOSE ENCOUNTERS And we’ve been talking over the last several weeks and months about the GLORIOUS FACT that no matter… --who you are --what ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal