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  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    What's Your Gift? (Part One)

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 10, 2002
    based on 151 ratings
     | 18,180 views

    God has given each believer spiritual gifts. What should we do in response to His gifts?

    June 9, 2002 In the 60’s, the Age of Aquarius, an age of so-called enlightenment, harmony and understanding, people often asked the question, What’s your sign? That referred to the twelve houses of the Zodiac. The question was often an attempt to find out what you were like – your personality ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Narnia: A World Without Jesus Would Be A More Unjust World Series

    Contributed by Scott Weber on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,253 views

    This is the first of a three part series that explores the question, "What if Jesus had never been born?" It was a series we advertised as the movie Narnia - The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe was being released. It borrows themes from Dr. James Kenned

    What If It Was Always Winter And Never Christmas? (What If Jesus Had Never Been Born?) Part #1 – December 11 – “A world without Jesus would be a more unjust world” Brief description of the movie and the other world the children enter into. (Promote movie). When they enter this world called ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Why Do We Build On Sand?"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 7, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,018 views

    Why are we inclined to take short cuts with our spiritual life? How can we build so that when the storms rage we can stand firmly and not go under?

    Iliff and Saltillo UM church September 11, 2005 Dr. Marilyn S. Murphree “Why Do We Build On Sand?” Matthew 7:24-29 INTRODUCTION: Jesus was talking with all kinds of people during his ministry. Some were sincerely wanting to know the truth and to do it and others were just wanting to know it ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Victor Yap avatar

    What Good Are You? Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 15, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,710 views

    Kings of Judah, Pt. 8: "Jotham"

    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

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    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

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    God Our Creator

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 15, 2007
     | 5,580 views

    The creation of man was unique in all of God’s creation. Only in the creation of man did God breathe a living soul.

    God Our Creator Genesis 1:1-5, 26 In the beginning God In the beginning God created In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Psalm 19:1 – “The heavens tell of the glory of God. The skies display his marvelous craftsmanship.” When you look at the vastness of the universe, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Charles Jones avatar

    God Is Still Faithful

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Aug 30, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 22,972 views

    For God to be unfaithful it would mean that he would be acting contrary to His nature, which would be impossible: Numbers 23:19 is plain enough: "God is not a man, that He should lie; neither the son of man, that He should repent."

    Deuteronomy 7:9 Text "God, the faithful God" When we read this quotation we must understand that it is taken from 2 passages of scripture that focus on describing to us one of the 8 characteristics of God which is Faithfulness or Loyalty in Exodus 20 we read: (v.6) 1 God spoke all these ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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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

  • Carl Allen avatar

    The Lamb Is Promised Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,733 views

    As we enter into the beginning of the Christmas season, it is important that we look at the truh reason for the season.

    The Lamb is Promised Genesis 3:1-21 Introduction This may seem like a strange place from which to preach a Christmas sermon. Yet, here in the midst of man’s greatest tragedy, is the revelation of man’s greatest hope. For it is in this tale of sin, judgment and death that we meet the message of ...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

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Diverse Communities

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,930 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

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    A Father's Blessing

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 27, 2009
    based on 59 ratings
     | 33,604 views

    A Father’s Day Sermon

    A Father’s Blessing Genesis 49:28 Slide 1 The Blessing of an Encouraging Word Ephesians 4:29 A Word of Acceptance & Affection Jeremiah 31:3 - I have loved you with an everlasting love A Word of Appreciation Philippians 1:3-5 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3 The Blessing of a Loving Touch 1 John ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Aubrey Vaughan avatar

    Article 13. Sanctification Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 28, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,187 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
     | 7,551 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

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Matthew 4 - How To Test Your New Years Resolutions Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 2, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,049 views

    MAKING RESOLUTIONS is not the real problem. It is TESTING THOSE RESOLUTIONS AGAINST THE YARDSTICK OF THE BIBLE that is often neglected.

    Matthew 4 - How to TEST YOUR NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS Well it’s a NEW YEAR - 2010! The new year is always a good opportunity to EVALUATE your spiritual life, to reflect on whether you’re being CARELESS or COMMITTED in YOUR SPIRITUAL LIFE Everyone has the opportunity to think about the DIRECTION you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational