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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The God Who's Bigger

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 18, 2009
    based on 88 ratings
     | 16,538 views

    There are at least three times God appears on a mountain. Each time, the message was different... but each time the message was the same. Do you know what that message was?

    (Sermon Was From Our Tent Revival) OPEN: A Revival can take place only when people fully understand who God is. A few of years back, someone in Florida launched a billboard campaign, sponsored by an anonymous client, who tried to do just that: help people understand who God was. The campaign ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lewis And Clark: Where The Map Ends The Adventure Begins! Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 20, 2009
     | 5,515 views

    Hebrews 11 provides principles for living and ministering in a fast-changing world!

    LESSONS FROM THE WILD WEST! LEWIS AND CLARK: WHERE THE MAP ENDS THE ADVENTURE BEGINS Hebrews 11:1-10 INTRO We are in a series called “Lessons from the Wild West.” Two weeks ago we looked at: “Buffalo Bill Cody” (10:1-15) and saw that he, just like the disciples of Jesus, was a common ordinary ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Troubler Of Israel

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,131 views

    First-person monologue, as Elijah: the voice of God is not in the winds of popularity, nor the earthquake of instability, nor the fires of self-destruction. It is in the One in whom God has spoken and who will never leave us.

    I’m so lonely. So desperately lonely. It’s been so long since l’ve seen a friendly face. So lonely. So completely alone. I feel … deserted. No one even cares whether I am alive or dead. After all I’ve done for them, would you not think that somewhere in Israel there would be a good word for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ's Power Dwells On The Weak

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jul 22, 2009
    based on 1 rating
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    So often our lives seem weak and frail. Has God failed us? Not at all! Through the Apostle Paul, learn of God’s power and grace that is at work for you. Parts: A. Lord Jesus, use my weakness for your sake. B. Lord Jesus, your grace never falls short.

    Text: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Theme: Christ’s Power Dwells on the Weak A. Lord Jesus, use my weakness for your sake B. Lord Jesus, your grace never falls short Season: Pentecost 7b Date: July 19, 2009 Web page: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Secret Of Contentment Series

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on Jul 24, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 35,993 views

    Philippians 4:10-23. Learn how to be satisfied with what you have from the experiences of Paul.

    AGAIN I SAY REJOICE THE SECRET OF CONTENTMENT PHILIPPIANS 4:10-23 INTRODUCTION - A few weeks ago when we were discussing how to pursue the prize of Christian maturity I quoted Dr. Warren Wiersbe as writing that “A divine dissatisfaction is essential for spiritual progress.” In the context of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Love avatar

    "The Window" Series

    Contributed by Bill Love on Jul 29, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 14,215 views

    Examining the story of Mephibosheth shows us the danger of being consumbed by our circumstances and the situations we find ourselves in, what would it be like if you could change your perspective, you can if you remember who you are and If you want to kno

    Good Morning, I’m excited to be able to kick off this series called BIOGRAPHY: NICKNAMES Historically, individual names were believed to be a person’s private property. As such, they were not to be spoken too often. So, back in the day, people began using "extra" names to call or refer to each ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is Jesus Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,322 views

    Many people have different perspectives on "who Jesus is," and so the real question is "who is Jesus." and thats something you need to find out for yourself through your spiritual journey

    Breaking Boundaries 3: Who is Jesus Really? Luke 7:18-35 Feb 1, 2009 Intro: Who is Jesus? H.G. Wells, British author, said, "I am an historian, I am not a believer, but I must confess as a historian that this penniless preacher from Nazareth is irrevocably the very center of history. Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reimagining Jesus

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009
     | 4,863 views

    How do you picture Jesus??

    Re-Imagining Jesus Mark 6:1-6 Jan 4, 2008 Intro: Over the holidays I watched a movie on TV called “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby”. It’s a cheesy comedy starring Will Farrell, and although it had a few good moments I don’t recommend it. There was one scene which I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Scandalous

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,309 views

    Do you really want to be like the Jesus who spent His life touching the lepers, going to the parties held by the sinners, letting His feet be anointed by the prostitute who washed them with her tears and dried them with her hair and kissed them with her l

    Scandalous January 11, 2008 Mark 2:13-17 Intro: A friend of mine began his ministry quite well. He had some good early successes. He was a really strong teacher – he had a way of bringing the Bible to life, explaining it in fresh ways, which people could relate to. Maybe you’ve experienced ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Journey From Sourness To Sweetness

    Contributed by Zacch Olorunnipa on Jul 31, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,882 views

    This sermons points out that as the cry of Moses to God brought cure to the bitter waters of Marah, the sourness in the life of the one without Christ (or the one with Christ that is facing problems) can be sweetened if he/she will cry to Jesus Christ who

    JOURNEY FROM SOURNESS TO SWEETNESS TEXT: Ex. 15: 22 – 27 By Pastor Zacch Olorunnipa Key Verse: And he cried unto the LORD; and the LORD shewed him a tree, which when he had cast into the waters, the waters were made sweet: there he made for them a statute and an ordinance, and there he proved ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Are You My Mother? Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 31, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,322 views

    This message shows the lonely how to find true family in their relationship with Christ. Jesus’ own family thought He was crazy. The religious leaders thought he was the devil. But His own followers, members of His true family obey Him as Lord.

    Are You My Mother? (Mark 3:20-35) Helene Talbert, of Wahpeton, North Dakota, remembers that after completing her first semester at a Christian college, she had a lot to tell her family. Just before going home, they had had an open house in her dorm. It’s one of the few times men were allowed in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    The Compassionate Decision Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,697 views

    This is week six of my seven week series, I have used The Traveler’s Gift as a spring board and this week we are looking at forgiveness

    He just kept right on smiling. It didn’t matter what they did or what they said he just kept right on smiling. They were American army officers and he was their Korean house boy, and for what ever reason they gave him a hard time about everything, he wasn’t fast enough, he wasn’t polite enough, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    All About Me Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Aug 3, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,933 views

    When I give my life over to Jesus, it is not about me anymore, it is about Jesus Christ. Every event, every problem, every victory are about Jesus Christ. Simon is the personification of the person who does not understand this concept.

    When NASA first started sending up astronauts into space, they quickly discovered that ballpoint pens would not work in zero gravity. To combat the problem, NASA scientists spent a decade and 12 billion dollars to develop a pen that writes in zero gravity, upside down, underwater, on almost any ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Nichols avatar

    To Live: Humility Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Aug 5, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,980 views

    Paul says that if we want to have joy in this life, we must learn to get along with those in the church...and that is going to require humility on our part!

    TEXT: Philippians 2:1-11 TITLE: To Live: Humility (part 4) SERIES: TO LIVE TOPIC: Humility OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, June 5, 2009 PROP.: Paul wants us to continue to get along…and to continue to get along with one another, it will require HUMILITY! INTRODUCTION: Good morning! ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Letting Jesus' Words Restore Calm

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Aug 8, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,048 views

    Each believer needs to let Jesus’ words restore calm through the promises of His Word, the assistance of the divine Helper, His death on the cross and His victory over Satan when we experience turmoil, anxiety, anger and fear in our daily spiritual life.

    LETTING JESUS’ WORDS RESTORE CALM--John 14:25-31 Proposition: Each believer needs to let Jesus’ words restore calm through the promises of His Word, the assistance of the divine Helper, His death on the cross and His victory over Satan when we experience turmoil, anxiety, anger and fear in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist