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  • La Juana Morris avatar

    The Struggle Is Over

    Contributed by La Juana Morris on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 47 ratings
     | 64,770 views

    Learning to trust God completely

    For the past 2 months, the song “The struggle is over” has resonated in my spirit. For the past 6 weeks, it has been the song of altar call as you petition God for an answer. This morning, Brother Melvin performed a praise dance to the same song that reveals the struggle is over. I petitioned ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Two Kinds Of Wisdom

    Contributed by Steven Cannon on Jul 27, 2007
     | 3,739 views

    What wisdom are you displaying as you live your life?

    TWO KINDS OF WISDOM Two Kinds of Wisdom Jas 3:13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. Jas 3:14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    America: A Nation Lost.

    Contributed by James Cloud on Aug 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,247 views

    This sermon deals with how far we have come from our Founding Fathers’ original intentions for this great nation and how we are balancing on the threshold of judgment.

    America: A Nation Lost I love the United States; it has been my pride and my joy since my youth. I am proud to be an American. Though, I cannot help but be very troubled over the path America has chosen in regards to its founding and the men who fought and bled for our independence. Many ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Called To Be Free Series

    Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Aug 6, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,235 views

    Sermon #18 in Galatians series. What does it mean to be free in Christ. Spiritual maturity is measured not in how many freedoms you take, but in how many you limit or give up for the sake of others.

    08/05/2007 “Called to be Free” (Gal 5:13-15) INTRO What is freedom, really? Freedom is power. The idea of freedom includes the power to choose, to make your own decisions. We know a bit about freedom in this country. Say what you will about America, but it is still the freest country in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faithfulness

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 6, 2007
    based on 55 ratings
     | 15,539 views

    A sermon for the 11th Sunday after Pentecost Waiting for Jesus to come again

    11th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 14 August 12 Lectionary 19 Luke 12:32-40 Genesis 15:1-6 Faithfulness "Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions, and give alms; provide yourselves with purses that do not grow old, with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Stand Up, Stand Up For Jesus!

    Contributed by Tex Cox on Jan 30, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,592 views

    This morning, as we continue into our New Year, I’d like to take a look at a verse that I think we ought to read every day of the year. As a reminder of just WHO our God is:

    I found an old file entitled: “Kids on Love & Marriage” Concerning the Proper Age to Get Married "Once I’m done with kindergarten, I’m going to find me a wife." -Bert, Age 5 "Twenty-three is the best age because you know the person FOREVER by then." -Camille, age 10 "No age is good to get ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You Free From Sins Consequences?

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,920 views

    Tells us how to be free from sin..

    ARE YOU FREE FROM SINS CONSEQUENCES? 2nd PETER 2 : 4 - 9 Listen Church today, Sin is a rebellion toward the Lord! Sin has several forms – Sin is Disobedience Sin is accusing – Sin is ignoring God! Sin is not loving your neighbor!! Sin is committing adultery and Fornication! Sin has so many ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Call To Prayer Series

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,010 views

    Jesus calls his followers to use the most powerful weapon possible; prayer.

    Title: Love Expressed in Prayer How do you connect with God? That is the question for us today. Let’s watch this short vidoe clip. (Clip) Connecting with God is so important that Jesus gave us instructions in how to talk to. Turn in your Bibles to Matthew chapter 6 verse 5. Please read it ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Where Is God Now?

    Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 31, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,806 views

    God uses people and processes to work toward the end of suffering; God uses us.

    Where is God Now? Exodus 3:13-15 04/17/05 2423 words 13 But Moses said to God, "If I come to the Israelites and say to them, ’The God of your ancestors has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ’What is his name?’ what shall I say to them?" 14 God said to Moses, "I AM WHO I AM." He said further, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Preventing The Spread Of Infection

    Contributed by Eric Smith on Nov 5, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,908 views

    The world has been infected with a sickness that is constantly trying to creep into the church. Why are we so careful about the physical side of our life and its infections, but many Christians have no concern about the spiritual side?

    Preventing The Spread Of Infection 2 Cor 6:16-18 This time of year, you hear a lot about the flu. What is the flu? (Medically known as Influenza)? According to the U.S. Government’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Risk?

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 7, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,841 views

    A sermon for the 26th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 28 The parable of the Talents

    26th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 28 Matthew 25:14-30 "Risk???"   14 ¶ "For it will be as when a man going on a journey called his servants and entrusted to them his property; 15 to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Nineteen Ways To Be Strong In Grace

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,212 views

    When we show people their worth, value, and importance by believing in them, we show grace. We validate people by assisting them in the ministry of building the kingdom of God and His righteousness. After this kind of affirmation, few persons will label u

    Nineteen Ways to Be Strong in Grace (2 Tim 2:1) "Be strong in the grace that it is in Christ Jesus." (2 Tim 2:1) Learning how to balance the Bible’s emphasis of truth and grace is a continual struggle for most people working with legalists. There is such a thing as a healthy fear of God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Pride Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Nov 14, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 22,005 views

    Teh 4th message in a sermon series on the seven deadly sins.

    Virus: Hidden Infections of the Spiritual Life Pride – Lk. 18:9-14 Review: We’re halfway in a series on the (7) deadly sins entitled Virus. The obvious question is why (7) and why deadly? The list was created by theologians in the Middle Ages. They studied the Bible for attitudes and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Your Love Quotient Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 20, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,624 views

    The greatest commandment is to love God, and the second is to love people. What does it mean to truly love God with all our heart?

    It is not easy to sum up all the commandments that govern life in one or two sentences, but Jesus did it. It is amazing! Think about it. If you get these commands right, you’ll get the rest right. Jesus says (in Matthew’s version), “All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Stephen Wright avatar

    Our Sympathetic High-Priest Series

    Contributed by Stephen Wright on Mar 13, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,206 views

    Jesus is our sympathetic High-priest, fully understanding our weaknesses.

    Our sympathetic High-priest – 4:15 Reading Matthew 4:1-11; Heb 4:14-5:10 Jesus wept. –John 11:35 Text 15 For we do not have a High-priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. We touched on this before when we looked at Chapter 2, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist