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  • Jeff Hughes avatar

    Pomp And Circumstances

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 2, 2008
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     | 9,473 views

    Paul gives a defense before King Agrippa.

    I. PRAYER II. Introduction a. Last week, if you recall, we left the Apostle Paul there in Caesarea. He was there for some two years, being held by the Roman governor, Felix, because while finding nothing worthy of death or imprisonment, he wanted to get a bribe out of the early church. b. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Trials May Come Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 9, 2007
     | 5,320 views

    When trials come, as trials do come into each life, how shall the godly person respond?

    JAMES 1:2-4 WHAT TRIALS MAY COME “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” One truth is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Wisdom Is Found Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 16, 2007
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     | 3,543 views

    Encouraging God’s people to seek wisdom in the storms of life.

    JAMES 1:5-8 WHERE WISDOM IS FOUND “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. For that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Andrew The Rodeo Announcer Series

    Contributed by Kevin Landis on Sep 20, 2007
     | 6,245 views

    Disciple Andrew

    Andrew the Rodeo Announcer Rodeo announcers are an integral part of the Rodeo. The Rodeo Announcer will tell about each cowboy and cowgirl’s hometown and perhaps some of their accomplishments. The audience connects better when the announcer tells something about the person they are watching. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Eternal Reward - The Judgment Of The Believer

    Contributed by Cris Willis on Sep 22, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,797 views

    The person you are today will determine the rewards you will receive tomorrow.

    INTRODUCTION: Although all Christians have been saved by faith, Christ will still judge them for the “deeds [done] in the body…whether good or bad” (II Corinthians 5:10). How well or poorly we do here might indeed determine our status in heaven for all eternity. God is seeking a bride who can sit ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    How To Slay Your Giants

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 15, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,373 views

    A message that looks at the grandaddy of all upsets and uncovers several truths that will help us slay the gaints that are standing in the way of us being all God wants us to be.

    How To Slay Your Giants IN - February of 1980 I was in the Navy living in Saratoga Springs New York. 90 miles away in Lake Placid a group of 12 American amateur hockey players took the ice to face the toughest and best hockey team in the world, Russia’s national team. It was the Olympic games and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fruit That Is Never Out Of Season: Peace Series

    Contributed by John Maxwell on Aug 10, 2006
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     | 26,080 views

    Paul teaches us that, "The fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace," and that’s what we’re going to highlight today, the peace, "patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law." Let’s talk about p

    FRUIT THAT IS NEVER OUT OF SEASON PEACE Galatians 5:22,23 John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: Today I want to continue my series on Fruit That is Never Out of Season. Let’s look at what Paul tells us in Galatians 5:22,23 about the fruit of the spirit. Let’s begin there. Paul teaches us that, "The fruit ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Myspace Or Hisspace Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Sep 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,926 views

    A decade ago we were told, “If you wanted to get to really know a kid and what’s going on their life then go look in their bedroom.” Today I’d tell you to look at their MySpace page. MySpace.com is a portal into the world of today’s student and young adul

    ON-STAR SERMON SERIES MAKING MYSPACE A SAFE PLACE PROV. 4:23 - ©DR. LARRY L. THOMPSON (2006) “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” Proverbs 4:23 (NIV) Introduction: A decade ago we had a student pastor who told us, “If you wanted to get to really know a kid and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's War On Terror

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 11, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 28,407 views

    This sermon addresses the disabling impact of fear upon our lives and God’s desire that we be free from its troment and enjoy a confident rest in God’s love.

    God’s War on Terror 4-14-02 My subject this morning is God’s War on Terror. Terror is a word much in news these days – we hear about the terrorist bombings in the Middle East and all the upheaval that is going on there. There is a war on terrorism going on in Afghanistan even as we speak. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Look First To The Word

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 11, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,166 views

    THis sermon deals with the need to look first to the word of God in forming opinions on things such as abortion and homosexuality.

    Look First To The Word GNLCC 11/2/2003 Proverbs 2:1-15 2 Timothy 3:10-17 Meet Clarissa. She is a beautiful seventeen year old junior in high school. If her smile does not light up a room, her sense of humor surely will. She needs a good sense of humor coming from a poor family with 13 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Man Enough To Stand Alone Series

    Contributed by Dale Harlow on Jun 19, 2003
    based on 258 ratings
     | 57,342 views

    As Elijah faces the prophets of Baal, we will look at what it takes to be a real man in a society that has neutered manhood.

    Title: Man Enough to Stand Alone Text: 1 Kings 18:16-24 Series: The Prince of Prophets, Elijah A woman getting onto a ski lift was given instructions that the moment the lift’s chair touched her backside she was to sit down and lift her feet from off the ground. Instead when the chair came ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Real Issue

    Contributed by Matt Schuler on Oct 21, 2004
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     | 4,122 views

    At times the church can be focused on too many "issues" and its desire to prove itself right. But what should we really be focused on? What is The Real Issue?

    John 5:37-39 And the Father who sent me has himself testified concerning me. You have never heard his voice nor seen his form, nor does his word dwell in you, for you do not believe the one he sent. You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Arrival Of The Christ-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 3, 2011
     | 2,429 views

    Luke records for us the revelatory/telling circumstances/events surrounding the arrival/birth of Christ the Lord. What are these revelatory events? A revelatory event surrounding the 1st arrival of Christ the Lord is His...

    ARRIVAL Of The CHRIST-II—Luke 2:1-20 Attention: Need: How do I know that Jesus is indeed Lord as you Christians say He is? What makes Him so special? He was evidently an intelligent & gifted man, no doubt, but what makes Him any different than any other recognizable personality from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Conscience And The State Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 14, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,153 views

    What role does conscience play in Christian citizenship? That is the study presented in this message.

    “One must be in subjection, not only to avoid God’s wrath but also for the sake of conscience.” How many sermons have you ever heard concerning the conscience? I confess that I have been in service to the churches for almost forty years, and on only two previous occasions have I ever preached a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Waste Your Life Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 31, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 27,754 views

    A comparison of the wasted life vs. the surrendered life.

    INTRODUCTION A dairy farmer went to buy a new pickup truck. He had seen an ad in the paper about discounts and factory rebates, so he decided to trade in his old clunker. He chose a new model and was ready to write the check for the full amount. The salesman said, “Wait, I haven’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist