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  • James Westervelt avatar

    Banana Of Joy Series

    Contributed by James Westervelt on Nov 21, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 7,034 views

    Joy can be defined as: "Inner happiness, which is not dependent on outward circumstances." The O.T. word "simchah" means "gladness of heart," the NT word, "chara" means "inner delight."

    THE BANANA OF JOY I). WHAT is Joy? 2). HOW is Joy Expressed? 3). HOW is Joy Developed? I. WHAT IS JOY? Joy can be defined as: "Inner happiness, which is not dependent on outward circumstances." The O.T. word "simchah" means "gladness of heart," the NT word, "chara" means ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Heart Trouble Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 26, 2012
    based on 17 ratings
     | 27,487 views

    Let’s look at the Book of Proverbs & see some of the different ways heart trouble in the inner person affects us. Perhaps you will recognize one of these symptoms which is warning you of heart trouble in your inner being.

    HEART TROUBLE PROVERBS 12: 20, 25 Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of men and women in America. Heart failure accounts for 40% of all U.S. deaths. That’s more than all forms of cancer combined. Why is heart disease so deadly? One reason is that many people are slow to seek help when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Didn't God Answer My Prayer Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on May 31, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,866 views

    This series is to make the church more aware of the importance of practicing the biblical discipline of prayer. Last three weeks adapted from a sermon series by Greg Groeschel called Prayer.

    Introduction Exciting to see people getting interested in prayer. Many things to get excited about- our relationship w/God should be at the top of the list. This morning- continue with our series on prayer- Pt 3. Have you ever prayed a prayer sincerely-someone very sick (they died),marriage in ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    It’s Worth It - The Beautiful Fight

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Aug 5, 2009
     | 7,040 views

    What is the motivation of the follower of Christ to do what he or she does? Knowing that the beautiful fight is worth it for the joy set before us.

    It�s Worth It The Beautiful Fight TCF Sermon July 19, 2009 Recently I read a fable about a dog who loved to chase other animals. He bragged about his great running skill and said he could catch anything. Well, it wasn�t long until his boastful claims were put to the test by a certain rabbit. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    One Plus One = ? Series

    Contributed by John Maxwell on Jun 27, 2008
    based on 87 ratings
     | 46,532 views

    I begin this message with a story of the man I believe was used more than any other person in the 19th century for God. He was a layman, not an ordained clergyman. His name was D.L. Moody.

    STEWARDSHIP: THE MISSING PIECE TO SUCCESSFUL LIVING One Plus One = ? Acts 3:1-10 Dr. John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: If you’ll open your sermon section to where the puzzle is, I conclude today the series of messages on: “Stewardship: The Missing Piece to Successful Living.” We opened this month by ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Give Birth To Something

    Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 19, 2008
    based on 29 ratings
     | 26,199 views

    Originally preached for Mother’s Day - encouraging to "bring something forth" in their life. God’s purpose is definitely worth it - just ask your mother!

    My little children, for whom I labor in birth again until Christ is formed in you… Gal 4:19 (NKJV) Today is Mother’s Day – a day that we set aside to give honor to our mothers. Of course, this is the command of the Bible for every day of the year – most of us probably don’t do it enough. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Take Action Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 12, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,993 views

    A sermon on "doing" the word, not just hearing it. From a series on developing spiritual depth.

    Take Action = there is something required by the person who is receiving input  It is not enough that we come to church and hear a sermon James 1:22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.  Daniel 11:32 -- the people who know their God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Consider Your Strength Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 15, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,998 views

    It’s a wonderful thing when people finally decide to obey God and get busy doing the work He’s called them to do. But there’s always a problem when we decide to get to work, isn’t there? The problem is not necessarily that work’s hard. Most people don’t m

    Week before last, we started looking at this little book of Haggai. And we saw how the Jewish remnant had been in exile in Babylon for many years. The temple had been destroyed, Jerusalem had been destroyed, and they were far away from home. But after a period of time, God allowed them to come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Pray For Your Friends

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Apr 30, 2011
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     | 6,710 views

    Do you ever catch yourself praying and wonder if what you are asking is even close to what God wants? I’ve wondered that a lot. I’ll be praying for someone to be healed of arthritis and think, ‘Maybe God doesn’t want to heal them yet. Maybe there’s som

    Do you ever catch yourself praying and wonder if what you are asking is even close to what God wants? I’ve wondered that a lot. I’ll be praying for someone to be healed of arthritis and think, ‘Maybe God doesn’t want to heal them yet. Maybe there’s some bigger plan ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Embracing Encouragement

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Feb 23, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,522 views

    Encouragement is vital for our survival - through it we help others to love and good works. It's the responsibility of every believer to encourage and it's an urgent need because there is more and more of a need of encouragement in this evil days.

    In 1995 twin girls Kyrie and Brielle were born prematurely. Weighing only 2 pounds each, they were watched over very carefully each in their respective incubators. Kyrie began putting on weight immediately, but Brielle struggled - she cried and cried leaving her gasping and blue faced. They wrapped ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Road To Bethlehem

    Contributed by Ken Crow on Dec 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,961 views

    This morning what we are looking for can still be found in the events that occurred in Bethlehem, Judea over two thousand years ago.

    The Road To Bethlehem Luke 2:1-4 (King James Version) Pastor Ken Crow Luke 2 1And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. 2(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3And all went to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Serving; Magnanimous Or Pusillanimous?

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 17, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,442 views

    What’s your motive - what drives your life?

    35James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came forward to him and said to him, “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.” 36And he said to them, “What is it you want me to do for you?” 37And they said to him, “Grant us to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Wayne Presnell avatar

    A Fisherman’s Guide To Good Shepherding Series

    Contributed by Wayne Presnell on Dec 8, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,624 views

    A seasoned pastor shares insight with his "fellow elders."

    Peter knew... he just knew... after it was all said and done… after Jesus had risen from the dead, after his cowardly betrayal… Peter just knew... he was out. He not "the Rock" or the leader he imagined. What was he going to do now? Well a man has to earn a living… so he went back to what he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sharing A Discovery Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 2, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,497 views

    Andrew and Philip encounter Jesus and catch a glimpse of who he is and of what God is doing. They share their discovery with family and friends and thus become an example of sharing our faith with others. Though they do not fully understand, still they ch

    John 1:43-51 “Sharing a Discovery” INTRODUCTION According to statistics Christianity is the world’s largest religion. Christians number 2.1 billion people, or approximately 33% of the world’s population. I realize that this is probably an exaggerated figure. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Scripture Is Singing In Our Hymns

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014
     | 4,252 views

    Our battle is to win the world not with weapons that take life but with the gift of eternal life that comes through knowing Christ.

    Scripture is singing in our hymns The opening hymn today For the Beauty of the Earth speaks to the awe inspiring beauty that we live in. Truly the earth’s beauty is just that – awe inspiring. I know that I can watch countless television shows that focus on the beauty and majesty of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed