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  • Jon Earls avatar

    He Didn't Throw The Clay Away

    Contributed by Jon Earls on Feb 5, 2003
    based on 316 ratings
     | 42,156 views

    God wants to Redeem the pieces of broken lives. He wants to Repair those broken pieces into something worthwhile. And He wants to Refill the Vessel.

    Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 18:1-6 He was 21 years old. By all appearances he was living life to the fullest. Parties, drinking, living it up. He was young and full of live. He had a bright future ahead of him. Although this was the appearance to many, inside a war was going on. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    #1 -- Repentance Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 10, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,469 views

    The Christian journey begins with repentance.

    Songs for the Road Have you ever gone on a long road trip? We all know that when we’re getting ready for such a trip there’s a number of things we have to do, especially with our cars. We make sure we check the oil. We check the tires. We check the window washer fluid. We fill the gas tank. We get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Disciplines Of A Disciple Of Christ Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on Feb 28, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,948 views

    Let us therefore throw off all that hinders and run the course set out for us...

    Title: The Disciplines of a Disciple of Christ, part I Robert Baxter, an English Puritan church leader during the 1600’s, had this say: "It is a most lamentable [regrettable] thing to see how most people spend their time and their energy for trifles [unimportant things], while God is cast aside. ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Meek, Not Weak Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jun 22, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 27,800 views

    A meek person is Christlike, humble, gentle and patient.

    People tend to equate “meekness” with “weakness.” We see a meek person as more of a gaunt man rather than a muscleman. In fact, in MS Word, when I right-clicked the word “meek” and searched for its synonyms, one of them is “timid.” When Jesus declared, “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Victor Yap avatar

    What Good Are You? Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,858 views

    Kings of Judah, Pt. 7

    WHAT GOOD ARE YOU? (2 CHRONICLES 27:1-9) Thomas J. Watson, Jr. had big shoes to fill. His father was the first president of IBM, building a worldwide industry during his 42 years at IBM. The senior Watson was named chairman of IBM in September 1949 and was presented with honorary degrees by 27 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    14,600 Days Of The Same Old Same Old, Then God.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 4, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,755 views

    THIS IS A POWERFUL LESSON THAT GOD HAS MORE FOR YOU. We have a greater potential just ask Moses and the tribe of Dan!

    14,600 DAYS OF THE SAME OLD SAME OLD? THEN GOD? SET YOUR MIND ON A MIRACLE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. Ephes. 3:20 Now unto him that is able ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Diverse Communities

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,928 views

    Peter had been raised to believe one thing only to find it wasn’t true. Peter had always thought God was an exclusive God, for the Jews only, that Gentiles were second-class who didn’t deserve God’s attention like the Jews did.
But now, Peter sees h

    Diverse Communities Galatians 3:26-29 Have you ever believed something, only to find out that it wasn’t true? Consider these old wives tales. If you go outside with wet hair, you’ll catch a cold. Cold weather, wet hair, and chills don’t cause colds; viruses do. Reading in dim light will damage your ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Works Of Mercy Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 21, 2012
     | 7,789 views

    . Wesley identified two kinds of holiness. First is personal holiness which is avoiding sin and developing the character of Christ. We develop this through the Means of Grace which include, weekly worship and communion, prayer, fasting, Personal Bible stu

    What do you do with a Gift Like That? Works of Mercy Matthew 7:12-23; Galatians 5:1, 6, 13-15 A Dutch pastor was helping Jews escape the Nazis when he himself caught. He was loaded into a boxcar with several Jews and others to be sent to a concentration camp. It was a long, frightening journey ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Favoritism Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,898 views

    God see all believers the same - we should not show favortism to the people that can give us an advantage.

    Favoritism James 2:1-13 This morning we are still looking at topics related to a “faith that works” from the book of James. As I was looking at the scripture I thought about teachers pets in elementary school. Were any of you considered a teachers pet??? One of those favorite students that ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    God Wants Us To Be . . . A Church That Becomes A Community That Cares Series

    Contributed by Joe La Rue on Feb 18, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,481 views

    An examination of what it means to bear one another’s burdens, and how to do it

    Title: God Wants Us To Be . . . A Church That Becomes A Community That Cares Series: The Church God Wants Us To Be (Sermon # 6) COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 February 17, 2008 Introduction A. Max Lucado, in his book In the Eye of the Storm, tells the story of Chippie the Parakeet. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Article 13. Sanctification Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 28, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,190 views

    This sermon unpacks the Who of sanctification ? The How of sanctification? And the Why of sanctification?

    ARTICLE 13. SANCTIFICATION. WHO? HOW? WHY? TO BETTER UNDERSTAND SANCTIFICATION WE NEED TO RECAP OTHER DOCTRINAL TRUTHS WE HAVE ALREADY COVERED IN OUR SERIES: LAST WEEK WE UNPACKED ADOPTION, WHEREBY GOD ADOPTS US, THROUGH ADOPTION WE HAVE A NEW POSITION WITH GOD. THEN WE OPENED UP THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    A Complete Hunger

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,552 views

    It’s healthy to feel hunger and thirst, and if these are never satisfied, health will deteriorate. To satisfy spiritual hunger, do something for the Kingdom and for others, and you will feel fulfilled.

    Hunger is something we feel at every stage of life and every day of our lives. In fact, when you are no longer able to get hungry, you know you are very sick. Being hungry is a sign of health. Hunger is something felt by the youngest infant, from the very beginning. I had the rare chance this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Nichols avatar

    What To Do With Discouragement - Nehemiah Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Nov 29, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,569 views

    Nehemiah was a motivational leader and knew how to battle discouragement among his people as they rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem.

    TEXT: Nehemiah 4 TITLE: What to do with Discouragement - Nehemiah SERIES: When Life Gets Messy TOPIC: Discouragement OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, November 15, 2009 PROP.: INTRODUCTION: Good morning! As you probably remember, we are in a sermon series called When Life Gets Messy. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Noel Atkinson avatar

    Lessons About Prayer From Life's Battlefield Series

    Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Oct 17, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,338 views

    I. They learned that a trial often comes on the heels of a victory II. They learned that they could depend on God in battle III. They learned the value of prayer IV. They learned the importance of praying for one another Looking at moses on the battle

    Prayer part 1 LESSONS LEARNED ON LIFE’S BATTLEFIELD There are times when the walk of the Christian is difficult. It is difficult to live in community, it is difficult to pray, to read your bible and be responsible. This is so difficult that the government has to run ads on television ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Cook avatar

    The Joy Of Right Relationships

    Contributed by David Cook on Sep 6, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,078 views

    5 ways to experience the joy of right relationships.

    Intro: The purpose of my sermon this morning is to lay before you the joy of Christians being in right relationships with one another. One of my favorite Christian leaders is Dr. Frank Page, President elect of the SBC Executive Committee. He said this week, “even though "pessimism, fear, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist