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  • Dale Pilgrim avatar

    Live It Up

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 9, 2011
     | 3,126 views

    Worship is not always a holy activity.

    “Live it Up!” Romans 12:1“Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, {which is} your spiritual service of worship. (NASB) There are many skewed pictures of living it up; High-society images of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Road To Revival

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on May 15, 2011
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     | 8,507 views

    Desiring God enough to walk along Revival's long and arduous road.

    INTRO I have to tell ya, I hunger and I thirst for God. I desire his movement in my life; and I desire God’s restoration, and his reformation for our community, the valley, and nation. Let me ask you: Do you desire that too? For many years now, God’s being stirring the hearts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Past, Present, And Future

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 1, 2010
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     | 15,363 views

    As we begin a new year, we need to consider looking back, where we were; looking inward – where we are; and looking ahead – where we are going. Paul in Philippians 3 provides us with an example of evaluating one’s past, present, and future.

    Past, Present and Future Philippians 3:1-17 Introduction: As we stand at the door steps of a new year, we need to consider looking back, where we were; looking inward – where we are; and looking ahead – where we are going. Paul in Philippians 3 provides us with an example of evaluating one’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Gifts, Our Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Nov 25, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,937 views

    A Thanksgiving Eve sermon preached 11/25/2009 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa.

    Our Gospel lesson for this evening introduces us to a group of 10 “mystery” men. I say this because we don’t know much about these guys. They may come from completely different backgrounds, be different ages, and for all we know, they may not get along very well. But, they had one common ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Ambushed By Unfaithfulness

    Contributed by Jason Seger on Feb 16, 2012
     | 5,022 views

    David was an experienced military leader. He knew that he had to keep his guard up on the battle field, but was ambushed at home in his palace because he didn’t realize an enemy of a different kind was lying in wait for him. He never saw it coming, bu

    Ambushed by Unfaithfulness Scripture Text: 2nd Samuel 11:1-4 Introduction: Do these words sound familiar? “Do you promise to love her, comfort her, honor and keep her, in sickness and in health; and, forsaking all others, keep yourself only unto her, so long as you both shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Voice Of God Series

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 18, 2012
     | 13,945 views

    Sound was the first element of Creation The first thing that happened in Creation was The Word. “God said. Let there be light”

    John 1 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He (Jesus) was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. Genesis 1 1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seven Demons That Attack The Church, Part 2

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 4, 2011
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     | 9,291 views

    A look at seven demons that harm churches.

    Seven Demons that Attack the Church, Part 2 IV The Spirit of Jezebel And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write: the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and His feet are like burnished bronze, says this:19 'I know your deeds, and your love and faith and service and perseverance , ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You've Got Mail: Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 8, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,709 views

    The second in a series of seven. This is an expository, alliterated sermon with practical application based on the letter to Smyrna in Revelation. PowerPoint is avialable if you e-mail me.

    You’ve Got Mail: Smyrna Scott R. Bayles, preacher First Christian Church, Rosiclare, Illinois Several years ago, my life was a mess. After enduring a painful divorce, I was jobless and living with a friend. I was an emotional wreck. I couldn’t understand why all these bad things kept happening to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    What's In It For Me?

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on May 10, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,707 views

    To invite people to see the importance of church membership.

    What’s in it For Me? Scripture: Acts 2: 36-47 Date: 7 February 2010 Purpose: To invite people to see the importance of church membership. In our text for this morning we read of Peter who stood before the people of Jerusalem and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Funeral Sermon

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,855 views

    Life has stripes and blood and death. Each is a part of life. We know that but sometimes we turn the page too quickly, wanting only to think of the good things of life. In fact life would be so much easier if we could do just that. But it is in times like

    Sam North Star Island is an island of the coast of New Hampshire, near Portsmouth. It is unique because half the island is in Maine and the other half is in New Hampshire. It is a place where New Englanders come to vacation, worship and sit in rockers on the front porch of the old Victorian Hotel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Agony In The Garden Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Mar 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,760 views

    Based on the poem, Footprints in the Sand by Mary Stevenson, this series follows the footprints of Jesus from the Upper Room to His Ressurection.

    Pt2.doc 3/28/09 Scripture References (Mtt 26:36-46, Mk 14:32-42, Lk 22:39-46) Series Introduction Last week- started a new series- Footprints. Want to follow the footprints of Jesus in the last days leading up to His crucifixion, death, resurrection. Series- based on- poem written by Mary ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Having, Losing, Choosing

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 31, 2009
     | 4,596 views

    Whatever we think we possess can be lost. God gives it to us for only so long as we need it, but after that it becomes an idol. We must choose to give away time, talent, treasure for things that do last, and for life itself.

    Almost nothing that you and I count on to be permanent really is permanent. Almost everything that we think will last forever, it turns out, can be destroyed. Anything we have we can also very easily lose. We live in a monumental city. Capitol Hill, the monuments, the Federal Triangle, the White ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Believer's Relationship To Others Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 5, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,846 views

    The one basis for God’s system of society is LOVE.

    The Believer’s Relationship To Others Romans 13:7-10 * Life is built on relationships. It has been long said, “It’s not what you know, but who you know.” The part of this equation which we miss is that our relationships have a huge impact on the person we are & that we become. * As we began the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Leads Me In The Right Tracks.

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 8, 2009
     | 5,361 views

    The Good Shepherd is the best guide for arighteous life.

    Changing the Price Tags: Tony Campolo "Who Switched The Price Tags?" One year, my best friend and I devised what we thought was a brilliant and creative plan for mischief. We decided to break into the basement of the local five-and-dime store. We did not plan to rob the place (Sunday School boys ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Inner Peace

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 8, 2009
     | 5,327 views

    Things we need to avoid to have peace

    Inner Peace If you can start the day without caffeine, If you can get going without pep pills, If you can always be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains, If you can resist complaining and boring people with your troubles, If you can eat the same food every day and be grateful for it, If you can ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan