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  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    The Promise Is Unto You

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 1, 2002
    based on 117 ratings
     | 21,154 views

    Warning: This message is only for those with Pentecostal tendencies.’

    For Many years the Baptism of the Holy Ghost and the ministration thereof has been going through a process of disintegration, Certainly not from Gods perspective, but from mans perspective. In particular (Full Gospel churches). Disintegrate =break apart, dissolve, powderize, break up, crumble. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Warning And A Promise

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Oct 11, 2008
     | 3,952 views

    Isaiah one gives us a warning of the outcome of rebelling against God, but also a promise of his grace to repentant rebels.

    We have two new babies in our corps, Moses and Eddy. When a baby is first born will go to anyone, but soon knows who its mummy is, and just wants her! Will start to cry if held by a stranger. Young children find safety and security in their parents and familiar people, want to be with them, afraid ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Jason Cole avatar

    Renewed And Refreshed Hearts Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 22, 2004
    based on 78 ratings
     | 19,031 views

    It is easy to get down and discouraged in this world and often times our hearts need to be renewed and refreshed so we can be more effective in our service to God.

    “Heart Conditions: A Renewed and Refreshed Heart” Introduction: A businessman dragged himself home and barely made it to his chair before he dropped, exhausted. His sympathetic wife was right there with a tall cool drink and a comforting word. "My, you look tired," she said. "You must have had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ants In The Sleeping Bag Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 27, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 21,436 views

    Retells the story of the Samaritan Woman with a stress on the advantages of God’s truth vs. Man’s

    Over the past couple of weeks we’ve discussed the conflict between the world and God regarding truth. The world accepts truth only with the idea of its being flexible and subject to opinion or one’s point of view. The world adamantly rejects the very idea of "absolute truth" and ends up in moral ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Fighting For Your God-Given Dream Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 21, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 15,570 views

    CRISIS POINTS we face in fighting for God’s big dream in our life and God’s CRISIS PLANS for overcoming them. Third sermon in the four-part series, "Dreaming Big for God."

    Today we’re continuing the sermon series "Dreaming Big for God." God wants us to be encouraged about dreaming big for Him and that’s what this series is about. One of the most rewarding things you can do with your life is envision the big dreams God has for you! Two weeks ago we began with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Richter avatar

    The Stories Of The Kingdom: The Parable Of The Net Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006
     | 6,958 views

    A story of the way the Kingdom works.

    The Stories of the Kingdom: The Parable of the Net Sunday, August 6th, 2006 Beartown Road Alliance Church Intro: How many of you like to fish? Now, I would assume, that every one of you that raised your hand has one thing in common besides liking to fish, you all have a good fishing story. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    If You Want To Walk On Water Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,980 views

    What Peter’s experience teaches us about faith in God.

    If You Want to Walk on Water… Beartown Road Alliance Church Sunday, August 13th, 2006 The passage that we’re looking at this morning follows two very significant events in the book of Matthew. The first, in the beginning of chapter 14 is the death of John the Baptist. Herod had him killed and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    Narnia: It's Bigger Than You Think Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Dec 3, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,743 views

    1st in a 4 part series using "The Chronicles of Narnia" as a springboard to Biblical truths about Christmas.

    “It’s Bigger Than You think” The Chronicles of Christmas - Week 1 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Introduction to the Series: (After :32 video intro) According to author, C.S. Lewis, “The Chronicles of Narnia” started very simply. “The Lion, witch and wardrobe began with a picture of a Faun carrying an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Path We Follow

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 27, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,780 views

    It doesn’t matter where or whatever means God uses to give us His vision for our lives, only that we do what we can with what He equips us for.

    Sermon Title: The Path We Follow Sermon Text: 1 Peter 1:10-13 Bethel Christian Church - Eddyville Date: October 15, 2000 Scripture Introduction: I am excited as we continue on in this first epistle of Peter. In the previous section we saw how even as long-time residents we can suddenly find ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    How To Be A Great Kid Series

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 3, 2002
    based on 80 ratings
     | 7,063 views

    Effective family living series Part 4

    How to be a Great Kid Ephesians 6:1-3 (NIV) 1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 "Honor your father and mother"--which is the first commandment with a promise-- 3 "that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth." Look at our world… Is it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Bob Hunter avatar

    Growing In Grace

    Contributed by Bob Hunter on Mar 12, 2002
    based on 83 ratings
     | 27,862 views

    "Growing in Grace" is a practical step by step topical teaching that encourages growth in a ’how to’ manner. Full of crisp, relevant contemporary language and illustrations. A transition to communion is included at the close.

    "Growing in Grace" II Peter 3:18 Pastor Bob Hunter Intro: As many of you know our newborn baby is 10 days old now. And it’s really quit amazing, because we can already see some growth taking place. When a newborn baby arrives, a small amount of initial weight loss occurs. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    Staying Focused In Discouragement Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 199 ratings
     | 66,478 views

    How to respond to discouragement when it feels like we’re spinning our wheels. Part of a giving campaign series.

    The last few years motivational posters have gotten popular. You know what I mean: those posters with a photograph followed by an inspirational saying underneath the picture. We have a few of them in the green room for our musicians on our worship team. Many of you probably have them hanging in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian William avatar

    Back To The Basics: United Methodist Beliefs Series

    Contributed by Brian William on Oct 25, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,880 views

    Eighth in the "Back to the Basics" series, exploring the foundational beliefs of Christians. This sermon addresses the question, "What do United Methodists believe?"

    [This sermon was the eighth in a series on the foundational beliefs of the Christian faith. The first seven were about the beliefs that all Christians share in common. Because it was preached in a United Methodist Church, we included this sermon about the beliefs of United Methodists. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Neil Olcott avatar

    Bringing Praise To His Glory Series

    Contributed by Neil Olcott on Jul 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,412 views

    I believe there are some added features to this life we call Christian that some of us are not even aware of, or we have forgotten about and I hope that once we are made aware, we can live more fully!

    Date: April 26, 2009 Title: Bringing Praise To His Glory Text: Eph. 1:7-14 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: I have felt a bit like Job recently in regards to my cars. One car was our 1996 VW and it died. Then my Durango had its transmission die, then two Friday’s ago my Volvo had it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ben Mandrell avatar

    Is It Possible To Be A Good Dad? (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Sep 2, 2008
     | 4,391 views

    What are some of the qualities a man needs to be a good dad?

    Note: This is the sermon manuscript that Ben carried into the pulpit. Feel free to use it in any way to advance the kingdom of God. Questions For God: Is It Possible to Be a Good Dad? (Part 2) Englewood Baptist Church Sunday Morning, Aug. 24, 2008 Turn in your Bibles to Hebrews 12. We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist