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  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Healing For The Broken Heart

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 24, 2009
    based on 34 ratings
     | 25,722 views

    Two big ways Jesus heals the brokenhearted.

    We’re in the series, "The Case for the Real Jesus, How Jesus is not Synthetic or False, but Real and Reliable!" We’re using Psalm 34:8 (NCV) as our Scriptural theme for this series. "Examine and see how good the Lord is. Happy is the person who trusts him." Historical evidence abounds for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keeping Promises And Extending Grace Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 28, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,062 views

    King David show wonderful grace toward Jonathan’s son, Mephibosheth and we learn of our need to receive God’s grace and dispense grace to others.

    Introduction: A. What do you think of when I say the word “GRACE”? 1. Many of us probably think of the prayer we offer at mealtimes. 2. The story is told of a family who was inspired to do something after hearing a great sermon on evangelism. a. So they invited their neighbors to dinner the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Authenticity & Courage – Marks Of Greatness Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,881 views

    We need to fear God who sees all things, yet we have an assurance of Christ standing up for us.

    “Authenticity & Courage – Marks of greatness” – Luke 12:1-12 Gladstone Baptist Church – 7/1/07 am S1 - We all have hidden secrets - OOPS Show a Video Clip from the Wizard of Oz (The Wizard is caught out and exposed as a fraud. He has put on a mask and fooled everyone, but he is a hypocrite and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Right Shoe Completes The Outfit Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on May 9, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,436 views

    God redeems the life of Naomi. The answer to her cry was right in front of her, every morning, every afternoon, every night.

    I worked as a salesman in a clothing store for a while, and I found that working woman’s clothes was much different than than working men’s clothes. Men, they want to get in the store - make the purchase and get out as soon as possible. All I needed to do with men to make a sale, was ask the men ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Managing Anger God's Way Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,769 views

    First in a four part series on managing anger

    “Understanding and Managing Anger Pt 1” INTRODUCTION In our study of bitterness, we discovered the devastating effects of sustained anger and unforgiveness not only for the individual but also for everyone they touch. Bitterness has to do with negative thoughts and feelings toward someone who has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    When Faith Is Not Enough Or The Perils Of Presumption Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jul 5, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,168 views

    In spite of our wrong choices, if we will humbly submit to god’s will God will bring us to the Promised lad in His time and His way.

    When Faith IS Not enough or The Peril of Presumption Numbers 14 Theme: Overcoming the Grasshopper Complex; faith; God’s discipline INTRODUCTION A middle-aged farmer wanted to be a preacher for years but wasn’t sure if it was God’s will. One day, while he was working in the field, he decided to rest ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus On Cheek-Turning Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,035 views

    Part 8 of a 13 week series Hearing Jesus Again. In this last direct contrast between the old righteousness and the new righteousness, Jesus takes on the topic of how we respond to personal injury–how we act when someone has wronged us, or is intending to.

    Jesus On Cheek-Turning Part 8 in series Hearing Jesus Again Wildwind Community Church David Flowers July 5, 2008 Let’s summarize where we’ve been. We started our series on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount by discussing why it’s important to really give Jesus a new hearing. The following week we ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Make It Smoke!

    Contributed by Roger Spaugh on Jul 10, 2008
    based on 29 ratings
     | 15,780 views

    Serve God with a Passion!!!!!!

    MAKE IT SMOKE! Text: Leviticus 3:12-16, "And if his offering be a goat, then he shall offer it before the LORD. And he shall lay his hand upon the head of it, and kill it before the tabernacle of the congregation: and the sons of Aaron shall sprinkle the blood thereof upon the altar round about. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Truth Trumps Temptation

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jul 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,171 views

    Overcoming temptations. Getting a better view of how satan works. Using Scipture to defeat satan.

    Have you ever wondered how to get past sin? Have you ever wondered what makes sin so easy to fall into? What about that one thing makes it so desirable? If you have ever wanted to know a way of breaking through a sinful habit in your life, you might do well to listen today. Satan has his ways of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Lyin' King Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jul 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,194 views

    3rd in a series on King Saul, "Portrait of a Politician" -- looking at Saul’s failed leadership.

    Trinity Baptist Church July 13, 2008 Portrait of a Politician The Lyin’ King 1 Samuel 15:1-34 Norman Schwarzkopf called leadership a potent combination of strategy and character. But, then he said -- if you have to be without one, be without strategy. It would seem that far too many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Aaron Johnson avatar

    Death To Self

    Contributed by Aaron Johnson on Jul 26, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,049 views

    This work reveals, from scripture, the need to die to ourselves and live life for others.

    DEATH TO SELF Aaron Johnson “Die out to self” the old man with the bad breath and thick eyebrows shouted as he pounded his fist through my back. It is the close of a hot, muggy camp meeting night. There is a crowd of people shouting and crying kneeling in the sawdust around the altar. After a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    It's Time To Straighten Up! (And Fly Right!) Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 27, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,809 views

    So often Scripture can seem to be conflicting in its message but when we view the full counsel of the Word we can see that God’s Word does not conflict, but compliments itself.

    Sermon Brief Date Written: July 27, 2008 Date Preached: July 27, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Journey thru Hebrews Sermon Title: It’s Time to Straighten Up! (and fly right!) Sermon Text: Hebrews 6:4-8 (NIV) 4 It is impossible for those who have once ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is The Secret For Success? Series

    Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Aug 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,106 views

    God’s Word teaches us how we can be sure we will be successful in our life.

    Note: This is the sermon manuscript that Ben carried into the pulpit. Feel free to use it in any way to advance the kingdom of God. Questions For God: What is the Secret of Success? Englewood Baptist Church Sunday Morning, Aug. 3, 2008 Today, I am continuing a series entitled Questions for God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    The Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 5, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,366 views

    59th in a series from Ephesians. The breastplate of righteousness requires us to live out the righteousness we have in Jesus.

    If you are a follower of Jesus Christ, then whether you know it or not, you have enlisted in a spiritual war against Satan and his demons. And the only way that you can possibly be successful in that war is to be strengthened continually by God as you allow Jesus to dwell in your life and then put ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Naked Faith Series

    Contributed by Trey Harris on Aug 5, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,112 views

    This sermon encourages Believers to place their faith only in Christ.

    Olympic Faith Part Two: “Naked Faith” Hebrews 12:1-2, 12-13 Trey Harris It’s interesting that some of the most difficult trials we endure are the ones that often shape our character and form our memories. I know from talking to people who lived through the Great Depression that theirs lives were ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist