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  • Christopher Nerreau avatar

    The Process Of Spiritual Growth

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Apr 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,627 views

    The feeding of the 5,000 was not just an outward miracle, Christ was teaching His disciples and growing them spiritually. This sermon is looking specifically at the process Christ used to teach the disciples and then demonstrate that it is the same proces

    “ The Process Of Spiritual Growth” John 6:1-14 04/13/2008 by Dcn. Chris Nerreau TITLE: The Process of Spiritual Growth SCRIPTURE: John 6:1-14 INTRODUCTION: May the words of my lips and the meditation of my heart be always acceptable in thy sight, giving praise glory and honor to Your name, our ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Rich Anderson avatar

    "Punch Holes In The Sky"

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Apr 21, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,008 views

    "If You Love Me, Feed My Sheep"

    Test pilots, punching into the atmosphere, climbing to undreamed heights in jet planes and space craft, have a phrase they use to describe their work. Do you know what it is? They call it “punching holes in the sky.” That is what we were meant to do with our lives, to climb beyond humdrum and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Living In A State Of High Alert" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 21, 2008
    based on 28 ratings
     | 21,639 views

    First in a patriotic sermon series.

    The bloodiest day in United States History was September 17, 1862 when 4,700 Union and Confederate soldiers died in the Civil War battle of Antietam. That was until September 11, 2001, when over 3,000 people were killed in a well planned terrorist attack. By comparison, 2,388 Americans were killed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Andrews avatar

    The Wise Foundation Series

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on May 31, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,226 views

    We are looking at a somewhat familiar passage from Matthew 7:21-27. This passage tells the story of the man who built his house on a rock and the man who built his house on the sand. This passage helps us to rethink what foundation we are building our li

    The Wise Foundation: June 1, 2008 Keith J. Andrews All Scriptures marked ESV: The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001 Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. Ordinary Time/Third Sunday after Pentecost (Green) Matthew 7:21-29 In St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana Sheriff Jack Stephens has a home on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Dealing With The Reality Of Rejection Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 20, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 20,114 views

    Joseph dealt with the harsh reality of rejection

    Dealing with the Reality of Rejection Genesis 37:1-33 Essential 100 Series January 20, 2008 Morning Service Introduction The year was 1858 and the Illinois legislature used what might be called a dirty political trick. The legislature gave newly elected U.S. Senate seat not to the man who won the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dave Kinney avatar

    8 Principles For Personal Prosperity In 2008

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jan 28, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,776 views

    Rarely does anyone stumble into success! Success comes when one plans, prepares and is persistent about it! Learn how to be personally prosperous in your walk with God!

    Tomorrow night at 11:59 pm, over one billion people all across the world will be watching as the “ball” drops in New York City’s Times Square. That got me to wondering about the history of the New Year’s Eve “ball” and what I discovered was intriguing: • The 1st “time-ball” was installed on top of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Get Tired Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Feb 9, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 28,139 views

    Everyone has bad days. Everyone stumbles. Even the best of us fail. What will you do?

    Don’t get tired Galatians 6:7-10 I had a friend in college who used to say, "get behind early, that way you have plenty of time to catch up." His philosophy was supported by the assumption that nobody could keep up. You might as well fall behind in a way that makes sense. Right? Maybe. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Relighting The Fire

    Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 3, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,854 views

    Our passion for Christ toggles from hot to cold all too frequently. How can we love the Lord more passionately and consistently?

    Relighting the Fire Philippians 3:7-11 Purpose: To challenge believers to pursue a passionate walk with Christ. Aim: I want the listener to take the necessary steps to get closer to Christ. INTRODUCTION: When Paul met Jesus on the Damascus road his whole life was forever changed. Jesus set ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    The Power Of Words

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 9, 2007
    based on 54 ratings
     | 87,491 views

    The effect of our words can lead to a good outcome or to a disasterous one. We can learn to overcome negativity and change our self talk so that we receive a fruitful harvest.

    The Power of Words “Death and life are in the power of the tongue and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.” Proverbs 18:21 INTRODUCTION: "Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me.” How many agree with that statement? How many disagree? How ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bob Joyce avatar

    When Death Seems Better Than Life

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 12, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,459 views

    Suffering is part of the experience of everyone’s life. Consequently, the suffering question is one of the most profoundly disturbing factors today.

    For the first eight years of my life, I lived on the south side of Dallas, TX. Across the street from us lived the Hicks family. They had four children, all of them older than we were, but we occasionally played with them, until they got too big for us and then we moved away. When I was in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Powell avatar

    Honoring Mom

    Contributed by James Powell on Dec 27, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,240 views

    Mom is a special part of every family

    Pr 31:10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. Pr 31:11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. Pr 31:12 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. Pr 31:13 She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Kenneth Anthony avatar

    Final Advice

    Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Dec 31, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,201 views

    St. Paul offers Timothy some final advice before his earthly departure. Christian consistency, the ability to endure hardship, mission, and heavenly reward are discussed.

    Final Advice ILLUSTRATION: A man was on the practice golf course when the club pro brought another man out for a lesson. The pro watched the fellow swing several times and started making suggestions for improvement, but each time the pupil interrupted with his own version of what was wrong and ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • David Smith avatar

    Rejoice! Philippians 4:4-7

    Contributed by David Smith on Jan 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,077 views

    Father Dave’s sermon on what it means to rejoice in the Lord always.

    "Rejoice in the Lord always: again I will say, Rejoice. Let your forbearance be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passes all ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Sean Lester avatar

    Sharpening The Spiritual Senses

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,307 views

    You and I must come to God with a heart for repentance. We must ask, “What must I do to become mature?”

    Sharpening the Spiritual Senses What it means to Become Spiritually Mature Rev. Sean D. Lester June 8, 2003 Hebrews 5:11-14 We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain because you are slow to learn. [12] In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Daniel Owens avatar

    The Best Is Yet To Come: From Good To Better Series

    Contributed by Daniel Owens on Jan 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,027 views

    God specializes in changing people; taking us from where we’ve been, to where we are, to where we ought to be.

    II Peter 1: 3-11 3. His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness. 4. Through these He has given us His very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ