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  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    What's On The Inside Waiting To Come Out

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,469 views

    This is a sermon preached on Pentecost emphasizing that whatever is on the inside of us will come out when pressure is applied.

    What’s On The Inside Waiting To Come Out GNLCC Pentecost 5/30/04 Isaiah 6:1-10 Acts 1:1-8 Let’s suppose for a moment that you were in a room with hundreds of bags hanging overhead. All of the bags say the same thing on the outside. All of the bags look just like each other. All of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Moving Ahead – When You R Scared Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 3, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,617 views

    So often we play things safe believing that if we 'stay put' and if we don't move... that all will be well, but that is FAR from the truth...

    Sermon Brief Date Written: January 04, 2014 Date Preached: January 05, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Moving Ahead Sermon Title: Moving Ahead – When You R Scared Sermon Text: Acts 9:10-19 [ESV] Introduction: 10Now there was a disciple at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Conquering Christ Series

    Contributed by Kevin O'brien on Mar 11, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,144 views

    This sermon explains the question, asked throughout Mark's Gospel: "Who is this man???!" ...and "Who but God can do these things?" -the answer, of course, is that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and no one except God can do these things. The sermon

    “The Conquering Christ” (Mark 3:7-6:52) Opening Illustration: I feel like an overcomer… Like a real conqueror of nature, because we took Hunter’s Safety this week and yesterday we passed the test! We shot at gopher silhouettes, and demonstrated that we could safely handle ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Stop Drop And Give Series

    Contributed by David Mcbeath on Feb 6, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,699 views

    Asking for forgiveness.

    Series: Christmas is For-Giving Message: Christmas is For-Giving 2 “Stop, Drop, and Give” Topics: Forgiveness, Worship, Jesus, Church, Hurt, Pain, Asking for Forgiveness Text: Matthew 5:23-25 Date: January 15, 2011 Pastor: David McBeath INTRODUCTION Today we begin message 2 in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas: A Time For Joy Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 15, 2023
     | 4,631 views

    The Christmas season is a time of joy. God wants his people to be joyful in their redemption.

    INTRODUCTION • I remember going crazy waiting for Christmas as a child (until I was 35). • In my hometown, we have a town square, and each year, a few weeks before Christmas, they move a tiny Santa house on the square! • WE KNEW SANTA WAS COMING! • My excitement, anticipation, and joy grew each day ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Power Under Control Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 22, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 5,167 views

    Getting a grip on what I say, so I can be a positive influence for Christ.

    Power Under Control (Christian Survivor Series; Living Godly In a Godless World) James 3.1-12 February 25, 2001 Nancy Stoffregen¡¦s grade school daughter, Emily, fidgeted nonstop during the new pastor¡¦s first sermon. After 20 minutes of sighing and wiggling, she turned to her mother and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Todd Stiles avatar

    The Mark Of Compassion Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Feb 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,811 views

    Discover mark #2 that the cross leaves upon us in this exposition of Luke 23.

    “The Mark of Compassion” Luke 23:26-43 (From video intro) That’s a poignant picture of grace, isn’t it? Calvary. It’s where forgiveness was finalized. It’s the epitome of compassion in action. Love on display. Grace poured out. As that image remains in your mind’s eye, may I remind you of at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Have You Murdered Anyone Lately? Series

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,448 views

    The whole point of the commandment to not commit murder is that human life is absolutely precious because we were made in the image and likeness of Almighty God.

    HAVE YOU MURDERED ANYONE LATELY? Matthew 5:21-26 1. One of the major challenges of preaching through a book of the Bible or extended sections of a book is that you are forced to deal with some of the tougher and more uncomfortable passages of scripture. • It would be so much easier and more ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Herman Abrahams avatar

    Titus – An Outstanding Apostle Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Nov 10, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,791 views

    Little is written or preached about Titus, however, here is ‘evidence that demands a verdict,’ that Titus indeed, by the very nature of his assignments and the way that he completed them, was an outstanding apostle.

    Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    How To Communicate Change

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 1,980 views

    Communicate how the innovation will meet a genuine felt need of the people. Demonstrate how the change will meet some immediate needs as well as holding promise for long term needs. Distinguish between needs and wants. Some people may want to own a new Pe

    HOW TO COMMUNICATE CHANGE 1. Communicate a respect for the people’s traditions, culture, and appreciation for its leaders. Express your desire to see that the people receive the maximum benefits both in the short range and the long range. Benefits should include not only monetary, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It Will Be Okay

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 9, 2006
     | 2,221 views

    If God is in it and we are in it with God... it will be okay.

    Title: It Will Be Okay! Text: Luke 1:26-38 (Matthew 1:18-25) Thesis: If God is in it and we are in it with God… it will be okay. Introduction The McDonaldization of Society was written by George Ritzer and published in 1995. In his book, he asserts that society tends to take on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Gave Themselves First To God

    Contributed by Steven Cannon on Sep 5, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,273 views

    If you want to have a powerful offering give yourself first to God.

    GAVE THEMSELVES FIRST TO THE LORD 2 Cor 8:1 And now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. 2 Cor 8:2 Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. 2 Cor 8:3 For I testify that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Alan McCann avatar

    Y Give?

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 14, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,281 views

    Why are called to give of our time, resources and talents to God?

    Y Give Matthew 14.13-21 This morning we start a sermon series of questions all beginning with the word ‘Why.’ Over the next number of weeks we are going to look at why we do certain things as a Christians. This morning we are going to look at giving. Right at the start of this sermon I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Keith Andrews avatar

    Letters From Home Series

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 16, 2006
     | 2,881 views

    Discusses letter from Paul about separation.

    Letters from home All Scriptures listed NKJV: The New King James Version. 1996, c1982. Nashville: Thomas Nelson. One of the dangers of email is the endangered species of written letters. Letters give us a sense of personal history that you can’t find in history books. I enjoy writing letters, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sharing The Sorrow Of God Series

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Jul 15, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,647 views

    Examination of the second BE-Attitude: Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

    PURSUING HAPPINESS : Sharing the Sorrow of God Matthew 5:4 and 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 1. Last Sunday we commenced an 8 week journey through the Beatitudes that will take us up till the end of August. 2. Just a few reminders about this passage which forms the opening statements of Jesus’ Sermon on ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist