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  • David Hicks avatar

    On Eagle's Wings

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 23,170 views

    We live in a society that is plagued with a lack of sleep, low energy, discouragement, rampant depression, and a loss of joy. But hope waits for those who learn to wait upon the Lord.

    ON EAGLE’S WINGS Isaiah 40:27-31 Ask for a show of hands – keep them up! Who is tired today? How many are weary? Who is discouraged? Who has had a rough week? Who is facing a difficulty or trial that seems insurmountable? Who feels burdened today with a concern or question? Welcome to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Lee Henry avatar

    How Long O Lord

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,185 views

    This psalm shows us how we can overcome our despair through faith in God.

    How Long O Lord Psalm 13 “How long O Lord?” Four times in this brief psalm, David makes this plaintive cry. “How long O Lord?” This psalm was, no doubt, written during a low point in David’s life. Possibly during the time when Saul is pursuing David to try to kill him. This story is told in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Hardest Thing In The World

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 5, 2007
     | 2,063 views

    The hardest thing in the world is to consider suffering and trials a gift from God.

    The Hardest Thing in the World James 1:1-4 February 4, 2007 Have you ever felt like you’d been body slammed by life? I remember Christmas vacation of my sophomore year in high school. For some reason, the wrestling coach decided that we needed to practice. We practiced for 3 or 4 days of that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    When Jesus Meets The World Series

    Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,880 views

    Learn more about the most influential man in history from the most infulential book in history

    Based on a Sermon Preached by Adrian Warnock on 6th October 2002 at Jubilee Church QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION Ice breaker What is your name and what person in history other than Jesus do you most admire? Questions? IS Jesus really the most influential man in history? What kind of person ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    If

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 23, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,602 views

    In this sermon the 3 temptations of Christ Jesus and His response to them are compared to ways in which we are tempted today.

    If - Luke 4: 1 - 13 Intro: Martha needed a new dress to wear to church on Easter Sunday. She and Craig, her husband, went to the mall and as Martha was looking over the selection of dresses, Craig happened to notice a beautiful, shapely, young lady as she walked by in a rather snug fitting, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Man Upstairs

    Contributed by Paul Dehaan on Feb 24, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,066 views

    This sermon deals with the humanity of Christ and the Priest in heaven making intercession for the saints.

    “The Man Upstairs” TEXT 1 Tim. 2:5-8 (KJV) For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; [6] Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time. [7] Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Urgent

    Contributed by Mike Gillett on Feb 28, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,461 views

    Doing the tasks that really aren’t necessary rather then doing the important. The value of accountability, wisdom and counsel of godly leaders, such as, looking at a schedule and projecting how I will use the time God has given me for His glory.

    URGENT John 11:9 I love to read and study, but sometimes I find myself doing the tasks that really aren’t necessary. Do we give up the important for the urgent? Are the urgent issues of life the important issues? Working with the elders has been excellent accountability as well as a way to gain ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Touching Jesus Is All That Matters

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,394 views

    A two verse study of the importance of reaching out and touching Jesus

    Touching Jesus is all that Matters: 1John 1:1-2 Introduction: Paul’s ministry was to complete the divine revelation of God’s New Testament resources. Read (Col. 1:25-27) That is, the trinity of the Godhead manifested in Christ, that the trinity may have a full expression of the fullness of God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Made Flesh Series

    Contributed by John Mccurry on Mar 6, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,344 views

    The Word was made flesh for all humanity.

    What Jesus Was Made (series) #1 Jesus Was Made Flesh John 1 First understand that Jesus was already with the Father and without Jesus nothing was made that is made. Jesus was not cloned from another, but He was and is the only begotten of the Father. But for the redemption of man from sin Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Coming To The Light

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 17, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,474 views

    Jesus birth is a turning point in human history for his life and teaching reveals in a person what God’s intention was for our lives/

    John 1_1-10 - Come to the Light John 1 The Word Became Flesh 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    From Riches To Rags

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Dec 1, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 6,941 views

    Jesus left His glorious position and endured humilation so that He might make us rich beyond measure.

    FROM RICHES TO RAGS II Corinthians 8:9 “FROM RAGS TO RICHES.” That’s a common American expression, isn’t it? We know what it means---someone began life in virtual poverty and grew to become wealthy and/or successful. They did on their own. They did it through sheer determination, industry ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Nature Of Chistmas Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 1, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,708 views

    Christmas doesn’t come from a store it comes from God.

    The Nature of Christmas Text: Matt. 1:18-25 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Fa-who-for-ay; da-who-dor-ay; welcome, Christmas, come this way; Fa-who-for-ay; da-who-dor-ay; welcome, Christmas, Christmas day." They continue, singing, "Christmas day is in our grasp so long as we have hands to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Presence Of Freedom

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Dec 9, 2006
     | 2,579 views

    Freedom from the tyranny of evil came to us in the Person of Jesus Christ! God did not save us when Jesus died on the cross. He saved us when Jesus was born.

    President Franklin D. Roosevelt made an important speech before Congress on January 6, 1941. After the war was over, he shared his vision of all people enjoying four basic freedoms: freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear. Warren Wiersbe, conference speaker, ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Celebrate The Incarnation

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 11, 2006
     | 3,592 views

    Three assertions about the incarnation

    Matthew 1:17-25 Celebrating the Incarnation Woodlawn Baptist Church December 10, 2006 Introduction Show the video, “Mary Did You Know?” by Mark Lowry. What a moving song about the great child born in Bethlehem to the virgin Mary! Did she know? We know that she didn’t know. She knew He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Unwanted Gift

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Dec 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,886 views

    A sermon on the sign promised in Isaiah 7:14, its fulfillment in Christ, and some important truths drawn from it.

    An Unwanted Gift Isa. 7:14 INTRO.: Story of “The Virgin Edna.” Background of text: Isa 7:1-14. Ahaz, a singularly wicked king, did not want to see a sign from God. But, God would give a sign and would bring grave trouble in the form of the Assyrians. God will deliver from the present danger, but, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ