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  • Lee Miller avatar

    "So Close And Yet So Far!"

    Contributed by Lee Miller on Aug 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,448 views

    I believe there are hundreds of thousands and maybe even millions in the church of America and around the world who are close to, in other words, “not far from the Kingdom of God.”

    “So Close and Yet So Far!” It was one of the best football games ever. Remember Super Bowl XXXIV between the Rams and Titans? In the final seconds Tennessee was driving for the game-tying touchdown and on the final play Kevin Dyson caught a pass over the middle and lunged ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Eternal Life Comes From Feeding On The Cross

    Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Aug 25, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,239 views

    Jesus made eternal life dependent upon what we eat!

    Let’s open our Bibles to John chapter 6. One time there was a rich young man that came to Jesus and asked “What good thing must I do to get eternal life?” In other words, “what must I do to live forever?” And I hope you agree that this is the most important question we could ever ask, too. I had ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Crown Of Life

    Contributed by David Moore on Aug 27, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,846 views

    To show how the crown of life is awarded to believers who endure hardship for the cause of Christ.

    The Crown of Life Text: James 1:12 Introduction: Last Sunday evening we considered together the matter of faithfulness and the possibility of winning the incorruptible crown. But there is one aspect of faithfulness, that we did not touch on last week, which I want to consider tonight, and that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Already In The House

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 29, 2008
    based on 81 ratings
     | 70,344 views

    A Powerful revelation for receiving a miracle in your life. God says you have what it takes,

    She wanted the prophet to do something for her, to help her out of her dilemma, some kind of blessing to help her out of her mess. What the Man of God really said to her was: It’s already in the house I know it’s a little hard to believe right now, but your healing is already in the house, your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Emergency Triage Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,501 views

    Are you in need of spiritual CPR?

    Turn with me to Revelation 3 REVELATION 3:1-6 Over the past several weeks, we’ve been looking at Jesus’ letters to the seven churches of Asia Minor contained in the first three chapters of the book of Revelation. After the Apostle John finished receiving this Revelation from Jesus on the island ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Betty Johnson avatar

    We Win!

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Sep 6, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 19,422 views

    A sermon of encouragement from Daniel and the Lions.

    WE WIN! Daniel 6:1-23 John 16:25-33 Congratulations! You’re a winner! Those are the words everybody likes to hear. I know that because if we didn’t like to win Advertising Agencies and Marketing Consultants wouldn’t use the idea of winning to entice us to buy almost every product imaginable. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Spiritual Olympians Recover From Injuries Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 12, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,088 views

    Spiritual Olympians with a "go for the goal" mindset, recover from injuries.

    Title: Olympians Recover from Injuries Text: Hebrews 12:12-13 The Big Idea: Spiritual Olympians, with a “go for the goal” mindset, recover from injuries. Series: Spiritual Olympians: Going for the Goal, is based on Hebrews 12:1-13 and designed to coincide with the 2008 Olympic Games in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,068 views

    Paul, Pt. 14

    THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT (GALATIANS 5:16-23) A brother attended a charismatic church retreat. It was such an emotional highpoint for him. He said he had never cried so much in his life before. Curious, he asked why more than half the audience speaks in tongues simultaneously, so I shared with him ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Some Thing That Will Never Disappoint Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,493 views

    In a world of disappointment, what is it which will never disappoint? Paul offers us a word about this.

    “Something That Will NEVER Disappoint” Romans 5:6-11 * Last week millions were held almost spellbound by the conclusion of the 108 US Open Golf Tourney. Tiger Woods verses Rocco (Who) Mediate. Talk about a David and Goliath show down! Tiger, the number one rated golfer in the world going up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ryan Akers avatar

    What's The Big Deal About Alcohol Anyways? Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Jul 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,942 views

    Alcohol is a major problem in our culture and a political hot topic within the American Church. But what does God really think about it? Is it sin? Is it evil? Or is it okay in moderation? Pastor Ryan attempts to answer these and more in part 2 of his for

    Forbidden Part 2- What’s The Bid Deal About Alcohol Anyways? Pastor Ryan Akers Hymn #365- A pastor was preaching on alcohol one Sunday and to finish up his sermon with some passion he said, “If I had all the beer in the world, I would throw it into the river!” Then with a little more passion and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What Do You See

    Contributed by Charles Riner on Jul 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,891 views

    Christians must learn to view situations from God’s perspective instead of their own.

    Have you ever been intrigued by optical illusions. Basically, they’re pictures that deceive our minds. We see one thing, but our brains tell us we’re seeing something different. Take a look at this picture. Some of you may have run across this in a book or in school. How many of you saw an ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Thomas Showalter avatar

    The Path To Freedom

    Contributed by Thomas Showalter on Jul 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,699 views

    Moses, our forefathers, and us have a lot in common. The starting point was bondage and we are heading toward the Promised Land. (This sermon is a draft, but wanted to get it on for others to consider)

    The Path to Freedom Exodus 3: 1-11 America is a crazy place. Here’s what somebody wrote … “Only In America”: • Only in America are there handicap parking places in front of a skating rink. • Only in America do drug stores make the sick walk all the way in the back to get their prescriptions … ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    In The Beginning – David

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,903 views

    God’s selection process - Understanging the Psalms starts by knowing the story and compairing to the poetry.

    In the beginning – David 1 Samuel 16 I am not really an American idol fan. I have watched enough to catch on to the concept. I find the whole process to be just a little too much for me. You have 1000’s of people trying out all over the country wanting to become winners and amazingly ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Scott Bayles avatar

    What Is Faith? Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jul 11, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 28,335 views

    This is the first sermon in a series on the Heores of Faith from Hebrews 11. This one deals with what faith is and what to expect from the series.

    Introduction By Faith You’ve probably heard it a hundred times. It’s one of the oldest preacher stories around. But it still provides a powerful illustration of the personal nature of faith. One day long ago, a world-renowned tightrope walker came to Niagara Falls and stretched his rope across ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Tim Shepard avatar

    Honor And Freedom

    Contributed by Tim Shepard on Jul 12, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,464 views

    This is the final of five sermons on the Ten Commandments and teaches that God told us to honor everyone who comes into our lives

    HONOR AND FREEDOM Well I’ve got to tell you, this has been an interesting adventure through the Ten Commandments for me. I’ve learned a lot along the way. In all honesty, when I began this study I don’t think I could have told you what every single one of the Ten Commandments are. I can do ...read more

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    Denomination: *other