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  • Ted Mulder avatar

    On Fire

    Contributed by Ted Mulder on Nov 13, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,660 views

    The Word of God is Alive, Active, on Fire! This message is about how Jesus used the Word of God to fire up the 2 discourage disciples on the road to Emmaus! If you are looking for a message to encourage people to Read The Bible - this could be what you ar

    Why Read The Bible? Many of you have probably have had this experience. You know someone who was once fired up for Jesus and over the years they have lost that excitement. They would read their Bible, pray, and attend church and now they have lost their passion. Possibly, this has happened to you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Keith Linkous avatar

    How To Win The Warfare Of Worship

    Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 7, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 5,325 views

    Worship must flow out of a willing spirit, a willing heart. God is always worthy to be praised. Are you always willing?

    Some time ago, I preached from this passgae about the three things that Spiritual Warfare is over. It’s over the Word of God, the Will of God, and over the Worship of God. Satan came at Jesus in all of these areas, and he will do no less to you and I, and to all who desire to follow after God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Adventure Of The Christian Life

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 5, 2002
    based on 108 ratings
     | 13,732 views

    Are Adventure and Christian Oxymorons. A sermon to challenge believers to have a vision for the CHRISTIAN LIFE.

    THE ADVENTURE OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE Acts 9:1-16 II Cor. 11:23-28 Introduction On the TV show Jeopardy, they had a category called "Oxymorons". An oxymoron is a combination of words that seem to contradict each other. For example: Old news, Work party, Hot chili, Peace ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Matter Of The Heart Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Oct 3, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,521 views

    Developing a heart that seeks God above everythign else.

    Dare to Pursue “The Matter of the Heart” October 8, 2006 Me: We talked last week about spiritual gifts and how God has given each of us gifts to use to build up the church. We used the acrostic SHAPE to describe it. Today we are going to look at heart. The heart is an important aspect of life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Angels Among Us Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 10, 2006
    based on 144 ratings
     | 17,719 views

    Twelve Biblical Facts about Angels that help us to be more aware of the unseen spirit world around us, and the even greater power of the ONE who created them! Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    Angels Among Us Last time: 4 reasons why the world is enamored with angels: • Spirit of hopelessness—people are looking for answers and for something to fill their empty spirit. • Spirit of selfishness—Christians are called to be servants, but our society would rather be served than to serve. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Jacobs avatar

    The Four "R"S In Ephesus

    Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jul 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,973 views

    You say there are not four "r"s in Ephesus. Well it’s kind of like when I was a boy we said, "Railroad Crossing - look out for the Cars - can you spell THAT without any "r"s - T-H-A-T

    THE FOUR "R"s IN EPHESUS REV. 2:1-7 (You say there are not four "r"s in Ephesus. In fact there are not any "R" in Ephesus. Well it’s kind of like when I was a boy we said, "Railroad Crossing - look out for the Cars - can you spell THAT without any "r"s T-H-A-T A. This is actually a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 16, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,588 views

    God treats sinners like us the same way he treated the vile King Ahab - with patience and mercy.

    Of all the villains in the Star Wars movies, who is the most infamous? Darth Maul? Count Dooku? General Grievous? No. Darth Vader is the most notorious villain of them all. Even those who have never seen Star Wars before know that Darth Vader is a bad guy. Who’s been the most recognizable villain ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Breaking The Bad Biting Habits Of Believers Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 12, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,628 views

    Christ gives the Christian the freedom to love others truly.

    Breaking the Bad Biting Habits of Believers Gal. 5:13-16Aug. 7, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: In his book, Rebuilding Your Broken World., -- Gordon MacDonald states. In early 1988 Charles and Diana, Prince and Princess of Wales, and some friends took a skiing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Gifts That Are Not Soon Forgotten"

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 3, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,499 views

    The Birth of Christ is about God gift of salvation in the person of Jesus, His only begotten Son. Gifts that we give and receive at Christmas are often forgotten, but the gifts that surround the birth of Jesus are gifts that cannot be forgotten.

    “Gifts That Are Not Soon Forgotten” Luke 2:8-20 The Birth of Christ is about God gift of salvation in the person of Jesus, His only begotten Son. Gifts that we give and receive at Christmas are often forgotten, but the gifts that surround the birth of Jesus are gifts that cannot be forgotten. ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Troy Borst avatar

    The Fullness Of Christ

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 15, 2005
    based on 23 ratings
     | 14,403 views

    How are we, as Christians, to deal with the physical, emotional, and spiritual drains in our lives? How are we, as people of God, to deal with these issues? Paul tells the Colossians and he tells us that Jesus can fill us in the midst of all the drains

    THE FULLNESS OF CHRIST COLOSSIANS 2:9-15 INTRODUCTION... sermoncentral.com/print_friendly_illustration.asp?illustration_id=6249 A little boy who lived far out in the country in the late 1800s had reached the age of twelve and had never in all his life seen a circus. You can imagine his excitement, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Perryman avatar

    Following Jesus 3 Ways

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,474 views

    we’re going to look at 3 stages of Christianity to help you see where you are.

    INTRO: What type of Christian are you today? If I were to ask your children or your spouse, what would they say? I don’t want anyone to fall under condemnation but it’s important to know where you are to get a starting point. This morning we’re going to look at 3 stages of Christianity to help you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Losing Sight Of The Goal

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 17, 2001
    based on 191 ratings
     | 18,093 views

    This sermon encourages Christians to stay focused on the goal that God has designed for our walk with Him.

    Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1 – 11 Title: “Losing Sight of The Goal” Introduction: It was a fog-shrouded morning, July 4, 1952, when a young woman named Florence Chadwick waded into the water off Catalina Island. She intended to swim the channel from the island to the California coast. Long-distance ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ron Hicks avatar

    Mistaken Identity

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Apr 5, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,940 views

    Do you know who Jesus really is, or have you mistaken Him for somebody else?

    MISTAKEN IDENTITY Luke 19: 28-44 28 And when he had thus spoken, he went before, ascending up to Jerusalem. 29 And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, 30 Saying, Go ye into the village over against ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • William Akehurst avatar

    Open Wide

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 29, 2007
    based on 29 ratings
     | 10,027 views

    OPEN WIDE. We must open and give our all to God, so that we can receive the full blessing He has to offer us. This message will leave your MOUTH WIDE OPEN!

    OPEN WIDE by William K. Akehurst Psalm 81:1-16 Open Wide. We must open and give our all to God, so that we can receive the full blessing He has to offer us. This message will leave your MOUTH WIDE OPEN! Scriptures Referenced Psalm 81:10 (Key Verse) Exodus 34:14 1 Corinthians 8:5-6 2 Timothy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Keith Foskey avatar

    "What Is A Miracle?”

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 11,549 views

    Using Jesus’ miracle at Cana to describe God’s miracles as a whole

    “What is a Miracle?” John 2:1-11 INTRODUCTION: The story of Jesus turning water into wine is the first recorded miracle He ever performed. QUOTE: Comedian Mark Lowry said, “I think that it is great that Jesus’ first miracle wasn’t raising the dead, or giving sight to the blind, but His first ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational