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  • Marianne Unger avatar

    Count Your Blessings

    Contributed by Marianne Unger on Sep 20, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 18,669 views

    Take an inventory of the blessings God bestows upon us each and every day. Be thankful and appreciative of God’s great love for us.

    “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; Dear friends, God has given us the roadmap to receive many blessings. When I think of the word blessing, the first thing that comes to my mind is the many times I ...read more

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    It's Time For A Revolution (Part Ii) Series

    Contributed by J. Martin on Apr 17, 2005
    based on 74 ratings
     | 4,707 views

    Today, we continue our study of the word revolution and we concentrate on its second meaning: “A sudden, radical, or complete change.” Though change is something that scares many people or simply makes them extremely uncomfortable, it is part of our nat

    Last week we saw how the word revolution evokes thoughts of wars, conflicts and bloody struggles. But we also learned that a revolution is the action by a celestial body of going around in an orbit. Thus, we established it is time for a revolution in our lives because we have orbited too far ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Bringing Your Life Into Focus

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,271 views

    As we examine the calling of the prophet Isaiah, we can pick up on a transition that begins to occur to a life that is out of focus. As the presence and power of God becomes real to us as individuals, our life begins to come into focus.

    Bringing Your Life Into Focus By Readjusting Your View of God Text: Isaiah 6:1-7 Introduction: "Your view of God is the most important view you have, and to the extent your view of God is distorted…to that extent your life will be out of focus." Is your view of God in focus or is it blurry or even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Salt And Light Series

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,424 views

    Jesus calls us salt and light - simply stating it as a matter of fact and a description of our true identity – Be who you are!

    Salt & Light Matthew 5:13 - 16 1. Beaufort West is a mid-sized, rural, sheep farming town in the center of the Cape Province in South Africa. • One of its claims to fame is that it was the birthplace of the world’s first heart transplant pioneer, Dr. Chris Barnard. • Another claim to fame or ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Nature Of A Disciple: Salt Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 12, 2006
    based on 57 ratings
     | 9,814 views

    As Jesus disciples, we are called to be the salt of the earth.

    The Nature of a Disciple: Salt Text: Matt. 5:13 Introduction 1. Read Matt. 5:13 2. Martin Luther once said "A religion that gives nothing, costs nothing, and suffers nothing, is worth nothing." 3. We are all called to be disciples of Christ, but what does that mean? 4. Jesus gave several ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sin And Uncleanness

    Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Jun 13, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,773 views

    This sermon discusses sin and its origins as well as scripture that tells us how to fight agains it.

    Jesus had just finished a discussion with the Pharisees and now turns to address the crowd. Mark 7:14 Again Jesus called the crowd to him and said, "Listen to me, everyone, and understand this. (15) Nothing outside a man can make him `unclean’ by going into him. Rather, it is what comes out of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Satan Tempts Us

    Contributed by Joseph Colebank Ii on Jan 18, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,197 views

    The first spoken words recorded in the Bible are those of God as he brought the universe into existence, gave it order, and illumined it with the presence of His holy glory.

    How Satan Tempts us Gen. 3:1-7 Gen. 1:3 The first spoken words recorded in the Bible are those of God as he brought the universe into existence, gave it order, and illumined it with the presence of His holy glory. Eloheem Awmar haw mar ore! God said, "Let there be light" (Gen. 1:3). A. With these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If It Weren't For People Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on May 4, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,949 views

    Part 15 in a series on Psalm 119

    If It Weren’t for People Part 15 Sermon Series: A Word about the Word Date: July 20, 2003 P.M. Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Psalm 119:113-120 Introduction I have heard this statement and have used it a time or two myself; “If it weren’t for people”. A pastor might say; “If it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    What's So Great About The True Grace Of God?

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on May 24, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,701 views

    What is so great about grace?

    Text: 1 Peter 2:11-12 Title: What’s so great about the true grace of God? Introduction Today we are going to look at two verses, 1 Peter 2:11-12 as we continue in our series on “standing fast in the true grace of God” which is the theme of the book of 1 Peter. (1 Peter 5:12) Let me begin by ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Shavuot - Pentecost In The Old And New Testaments

    Contributed by Milo Velebir on Jul 11, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,172 views

    How the Old Testament Pentecost festival was fulfilled in the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.

    Shavuot – e.g. Pentecost in the Old and Net Testaments Last Sunday we have spoken about the festival of Pentecost as it is commanded by the Lord to be observed to the Israelites. We have spoken about the order of the Jewish festivals. In Leviticus chapter 23 we have the list of 6 or 7 (depends how ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Progression In A Disciple's Life

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,031 views

    Examines the steps in a disciple’s life that lead to power. Suitable for a message leading to Communion.

    PROGRESSION IN A DISCIPLE’S LIFE - Matthew 21:16 Can you imagine what it was like in Jerusalem, the day Jesus came to town? As Jesus arrived in the city for His final Passover, the people in the city, between 1 & 2 million, filled the streets. It was almost like Times Square on New Year’s Eve. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Ordination Sermon

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 8, 2007
    based on 35 ratings
     | 34,265 views

    Includes vows taken by the men being ordained, vows by their wives, by the Elders and by the congregation in attendance.

    OPEN: Back in 1957 the 1st Brethren Church of Sarasota, Florida had a groundbreaking service. Ordinarily, a church will get a few shovels and certain people will turn over a few chunks of dirt. But recalling the words of Jesus, "Take my yoke upon you," this church decided to borrow an old one-horse ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Strive Series

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 7, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,861 views

    gifts, zeal, faith in action

    Epiphany 5 Strive? Feb. 4 1 Cor. 14:12b-20 † In Jesus Name † Grace and Peace be yours, from God the Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ! Knowing versus Being a Father The lessons of fatherhood have begun, and I have to admit, some of them are not… pleasant. One of the lessons, one of the harder ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Identity Series

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Feb 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,946 views

    This is the first message in the Lousy T-Shirt series. It’s all about our identity: how it’s formed, how it shapes us, and how it changes because of Christ.

    This message is an adption of one from Vince Antonucci - he wrote the book and has loaned this series out - I preach shorter than he does, so I had to adapt his quite a bit... Today we start this new series at Phoenix based on a book by a guy named Vince. In fact, we are doing the same series that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In All My Rememberance Of You

    Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 19, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,983 views

    Message about the attitude that believers should have about each other.

    In All My Remembrance Of You What thoughts do you have about any of your brothers and sisters in Christ --- when they come to your mind Spiritual maturity – dictates a particular way of thinking about one another Let’s inform ourselves from the scripture – regarding Christian maturity and how we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist