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  • Gerry Pratt avatar

    Fulfilled

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Feb 7, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,606 views

    As Christians, we need to seek fulfillment, contentment, and peace with God.

    We have been told over and over......and in many different ways that we should be fulfilled and content in Christ. A. Too often, this fulfillment and contentment is not defined and directions to achieve this goal are lacking. My questions is this: Are we all content, fulfilled, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Still My Soul

    Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Oct 1, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 10,647 views

    Our troubled souls can find rest in Jesus, who has delivered us. (17th Sunday After Pentecost, Year C)

    Listening is an important skill—and one that is not always easy to find or develop. To listen—to really listen—requires patience and effort. The beauty of listening is that without saying a word, we can communicate to somebody that we really care about them and are interested in them as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • James Rich avatar

    The Way To Rest

    Contributed by James Rich on Oct 18, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,830 views

    Jesus has promised us a rest and refreshing. It comes by and through our faith in Jesus Christ and his finished work on Calvary. Also by obeying the word of God.

    Matt, 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. During the earthly ministry of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Trouble Tree

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 19, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 7,396 views

    Message about finishing the race and pressing on inspite of our falures and the times when we struggle in our life.

    “Trouble Tree” Introduction: Philippians 4:11-13 Illustration: I heard a story of a man named John who hired a plumber to help him restore an old farmhouse, and after he had just finished a rough first day on the job: a flat tire made him lose an hour of work, his electric drill quit and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Sincere Faith Or Cosequences Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 20, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,858 views

    People related to Jesus in various ways. This is true in our day as well. The type of relationship we have to the Lord carreis with it consequences, both good and bad.

    Sincere Faith or Cosequences (Mark 11:1-18, Luke 19:41-44) INTRO 1. Few disappointments hurt as much as relational disappointments: 2. "All you think about is golf," the heartbroken wife complained. "You never think of me--even here at the breakfast table." "Of course I think of you," he ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Cartas Del Enemigo

    Contributed by J. Martin on Feb 17, 2005
    based on 421 ratings
     | 24,821 views

    La Biblia nos enseña acerca de una instancia en la que el rey Ezequías recibió una carta de Senaquerib, rey de Asiria y su más determinado enemigo. Senaquerib demandó completa rendición, pero no sin antes demostrar su poder military y su orgullo personal

    ¡Las cartas pueden ser maravillosas! Especialmente cuando las recibimos de algun ser querido: Un hijo que está lejos peleando en una guerra; un padre o madre que escribe para decir que la enfermedad ha pasado; una hermana que informa que el bebe finalmente ha llegado. Pero hay también aquellas ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Slimey Pits Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 1, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,696 views

    Like Jeremiah, we end up in some slimey pits in our lives, but God wants to use these for our growth.

    Slimy Pits Purpose Driven Life #25 Cornwall February 7, 2004 Jeremiah was a prophet to the ancient people of Judah. What is a prophet, you might ask? He was someone who got messages from God and took them to people. Jeremiah got messages from God and did his job and took them to the people that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A New Creation . . . A New Beginning

    Contributed by Charles Lane Iii on Mar 5, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,927 views

    We’ve all needed a second chance at one time or another. Truth is that many of us have also "blown our second chance" and maybe have despaired that it was our last chance. Well, God goes beyond the second chance to the new beginning!

    A NEW BEGINNING . . . A NEW CREATION! Text: Romans 5:20 Moreover, the law entered, that the offense might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound. Some time ago I was in a Christian book store and they were playing a song that kept repeating, "He’s the God of second ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Brent Williams avatar

    Where Is God?

    Contributed by Brent Williams on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 13,512 views

    There is no need to wonder where God is. God is on the mountain, in the fire, and in the water. God is here for you and I. How can we find Him?

    Where’s God? Two young lads had terrorized their neighborhood with their pranks and thefts. The parents didn’t know what to do and finally with the assistance of their minister, it was decided that the clergy would intervene and attempt to straighten out the boys. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Travis avatar

    Quiet Time: Alone With God

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Aug 7, 2001
    based on 95 ratings
     | 6,406 views

    Please...No talking.

    QUIET TIME: ALONE WITH GOD Mt 14:23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone. “Quiet Time” requires giving God your undivided attention for a predetermined amount of time for the purpose of talking to and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Situation Looks Mighty Bad

    Contributed by Derrick Garth on Aug 10, 2001
    based on 635 ratings
     | 66,886 views

    Sermon of inspiration (Dry Bones)

    Situation Looks Mighty Bad Ezekiel 37:1-4, 7-10 Delivered at Pleasant Ridge 2001 Rev. Derrick P. Garth Introduction: If ever there was a time that we need a breakthrough. If ever there was a time that we need a word from the Lord now is that time. It don’t take a rocket scientist to figure out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Sure Could Use Some Good News Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,975 views

    The first on Romans - about the Good News of Jesus

    Romans – God’s Glorious Gospel “Sure Could Use Good News” Romans 1:1-7 * The pop singer, Anne Murray, recorded a song which said, “Sure could use, a little good news today.” I don’t know about you, but surely is a truism for me. You see, we live in a world which is inundated with bad news. Read ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Willis avatar

    Receiving Reconciliation Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,629 views

    This sermon seeks to explain our new relationship with God in terms of Four Reasons you need reconciliation and Four Results you receive in reconciliation.

    With Super Tuesday coming around the corner, can you feel the fireworks flaming? You can hear the rhetoric heating up as candidates fire back and forth. The final debates ended Wednesday night and Thursday night leading up to Tuesday’s primary elections. However, the hostility hasn’t ended has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronnie Knight avatar

    The Cure For A Restless Soul

    Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Feb 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,181 views

    Every human being is seeking rest for the soul and Jesus offers it to all who will come to Him. This sermon should challenge each listener to come to Christ to find eternal and internal rest.

    Subject: Eternal Peace Scripture: Matthew 11.28-29 Sermon: The Cure for a Restless Soul Scope: This sermon should challenge each listener to come to Christ to find eternal and internal rest. Summary: Every human being is seeking rest for the soul and Jesus offers it to all who will come to Him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Ronnie Grizzle avatar

    Perfect Peace In A Tragic World

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Apr 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,482 views

    In the aftermath of the Virginia Tech Massacre, this message points people to the Perfect Peace that God offers to those who trust in Him.

    Perfect Peace in a Tragic World Isaiah 26.3 We have come together this morning to Worship God. Most of us know the events of this past Monday at VT. Many people, and maybe even a few in here this morning, wonder, how can we worship a God who allows things like this to happen. I want this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist