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  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Shouts In The Bible

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 3, 2003
    based on 85 ratings
     | 10,988 views

    In this message we will examine some of the times mentioned in scripture where people shouted. The good, the bad, the ugly, and the beautiful.

    Shouts in the Bible Psalms 5:11 But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee. In this message we will examine some of the times mentioned in scripture where people shouted. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Employer—employee

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 6, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,083 views

    A message on how God provides for our needs.

    EMPLOYER—EMPLOYEE Matthew 20:1-16 INTRO: What’s in it for me? That is the question you hear most often when you ask someone to do something for you. People are always interested in what they will get out of the things they do. This is the same question that the disciples asked Jesus in Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Holy Spirit And The Dove

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 25, 2003
    based on 33 ratings
     | 8,665 views

    The dove often symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and in studying the Biblical background about the dove, we can see why this symbol was chosen and we can be reminded of the Holy Spirit’s qualities.

    The Holy Spirit and the Dove (topical) Intro 1. In our baptismal service, we followed the command of Jesus and baptized our candidates, "in the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit." 2. Trinity: one God, three persons or three personalities… 3. Tonight I would like to focus upon the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Amazing Grace - Funeral Sermon

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Feb 20, 2003
    based on 654 ratings
     | 50,115 views

    A Funeral sermon for a Christian based on the Hymn Amazing Grace.

    Amazing Grace – Funeral Sermon (If possible have organist play Hymn before speaking) Read Verse One of Hymn "Amazing Grace" Intro. People often request that this song be sung at their memorial service. This song means something to Christians and is precious to their hearts. To many Christians it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Walking With God"

    Contributed by Keith Bunch on Jan 5, 2003
    based on 194 ratings
     | 90,144 views

    What does it mean to walk with God?

    TEXT QUESTION: What does it mean to walk with God? Walking with God means to go in God’s direction. 1. God’s way is clearly Marked (1 John 2:6) "whoever claims to live in Him must walk as Jesus did." 2. God’s way is always the best way. (Psalm 1) "Blessed is the man ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Thomas Cash avatar

    Abraham And Sarah: Understanding Our Responsibilities Series

    Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jan 13, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,405 views

    Although the best way to begin a new job is with a clear understanding of roles and responsibilities, too many enter into marriage with no such knowledge. (Based on a book by Bob Russell)

    Sermon Notes Abraham and Sarah: Understanding Our Responsibilities Genesis 12, 21; Ephesians 5; 1 Peter 3 (Second in the series, Marriage by the Book) Introduction: There is an undeniably basic truth of creation: God produced two distinct types of people, male and female. Both are equally ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steven Chapman avatar

    Free At Last

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,124 views

    In the book of Galatians, Paul defines our salvation on the basis of freedom. “We were in slavery – no we have been set free.” Yet the freedom we have received can be defined from two different extremes.

    Free At Last Galatians 5:1ff Our heart yearns for freedom. Freedom is the word of the day. It is on everyone’s lips. There are the four famous freedoms first defined by President Roosevelt in 1941, when he spoke of ‘freedom of speech everywhere, freedom of worship everywhere, freedom from want ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prayer-Care-Share: What's Next? Series

    Contributed by Marty Boller on Apr 24, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,622 views

    #8 in a series. God is pouring out a whole new level of city-wide cooperation amongst churches and church leaders. Prayer-Care-Share is a concentrated effort focusing on "Building Bridges to our Community"...loving our communities to Christ.

    We started PRAYER CARE SHARE in late January. Twelve weeks ago! How many of you are still praying over your bookmark people? How many would say that God has been working in some of the people’s lives? As a church we have two choices... 1. Let Prayer Care Share be a program and now let it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Root Of Righteousness

    Contributed by Richard Reid on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 5,083 views

    It’s time to grow deeper in God’s word.

    Root of Righteousness Proverbs 12:3 12/9/05 A man is not established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous cannot be moved. Proverbs 12:12 - The wicked covet the catch of evil men, but the root of the righteous yields fruit. Root - The part of a plant buried in and gaining nourishment ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Biblical Manhood 2 Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 8, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,668 views

    Second sermon given at Moment of truth to communicate the three fold responsibiltiy we have a men. We are called to reflect the Divine nature as Prophet, Priest, Provider/Protector. We can only fulfill these by having a dynamic union with God in Christ.

    Intro: We have an at least three fold responsibility if we are to be biblical men of God. 1 Corinthians 13.11 When I was a child I thought, spoke, and reasoned like a child. When I became a man I put those things aside. If we are to be men then we must look to the standard for men. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blessings Of The Age To Come

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 27, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,852 views

    A hymn of joy for the grace of God.

    THE BLESSINGS OF THE AGE TO COME. Isaiah 61:10-11; Isaiah 62:1-3. “The Spirit of the LORD God is upon me,” announces Isaiah (Isaiah 61:1). The prophet goes on to speak of restoration (Isaiah 61:4), and an everlasting covenant (Isaiah 61:8). “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,” echoes Jesus: and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gordon Weatherby avatar

    The Beauty Of Ugliness

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Aug 22, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,778 views

    This was a meditation around the table of the Lord on the Beauty of God and His love for us revealed by the ugliness of the cross.

    The Beauty of Ugliness Gal. 6:14 (Lord’s Supper Meditation) The Story is told of a little girl in the younger grades of school. This particular day the children were all given notices to bring to their parents of a show and tell time at school when parents could come to the school to talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Frederick Baker II avatar

    Let Us Worship

    Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Apr 20, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,641 views

    This is a sermon that calls us to Worship.

    “Let Us Worship” Text: 1 Chronicles 16:29 “Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come before him: worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.” Introduction: This morning we say that we have come together to worship, but what is true ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    I’ve Learned

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Oct 30, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,605 views

    the learning of being content in any given situation.

    I’ve Learned Philippians 4: 10-13 Muhammad Ali - He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing. Menander - Know thyself means this, that you get acquainted with what you know, and what you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Force Of Determination

    Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Nov 21, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,171 views

    In this life, victory is not for the feeble-minded;testimonies is not for the Lilly-livered.This message outlined Seven reasons why people give up in life and sought to explain why they shouldn’t.

    You are saved to shine, you are redeemed to reign. If you are not saved you are doomed to fail. Today, I intend to provoke you to your inheritance. “Ye are the light…..” You must not be hidden, you cannot be hidden. I Cor. 2:9 God has something’s in stock for you sufficient to daze everyone around ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal