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  • Kent Lenard avatar

    When Worlds Collide

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Oct 25, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,433 views

    This sermon shows that when our world contacts God’s world we are lifted to a higher place by our commitment, and we can find peace.

    When Worlds Collide Gal 2:20, 2 Tim 1:12, Prov 3:5 - 6, Psa 91:4 August 7, 2004 I. I’ve been talking about the fact the Jesus is able deal with the changes that need to be made in our characters and personalities. A. This week we’re going to talk about how He is able to deal with our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 25, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,807 views

    This message looks at Psalm 23 verses 1-3 and how Jesus the Good Shepherd provides of His flock.

    Jesus the Good Shepherd Psalm 23:1-3 John 10:11 The 23rd Psalm is one of the most popular chapters in the Bible. David the author of the Psalm compares God’s love and guidance to a Shepherd caring for his flock of sheep. David had spent many years of his life as a shepherd and was well ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Judging Or Discerning?

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 19, 2006
    based on 208 ratings
     | 26,798 views

    Jesus taught us to be discerning rather than judging.

    INTRO.- Here is an Aesop’s Fable to help us with this subject. ILL.- A Lion, unable from old age and infirmities to provide himself with food by force, resolved to do so by savvy or wit. He returned to his den, and lying down there, pretended to be sick, taking care that his sickness should be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Branded

    Contributed by James May on Jan 4, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 19,121 views

    Whose brand do we carry? Is it the mark of the Antichrist in our attitudes and way of life, or do we carry the mark of the Lord Jesus Christ? Has the devil tried to rustle you from the Lord?

    BRANDED By Pastor Jim May When our country was young and the herds of cattle ranged freely on the plains, before barbed wire fences came into being, the only way that a rancher could positively identify his cattle was by placing a brand upon their flanks. Some of the brands, like the Flying W, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    To Live Without Love Is Litter

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 25, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,073 views

    First sermon in a series on 1 Corinthians 13

    Sermon for 2/1/98 I Corinthians 13:1-3 To Love is To Live HoHum: A. The sappy songs of the 80’s. We need more love. Misunderstandings about love. We love our parents, we love our dog, we love sports, we love music, we love baseball, we love apple pie, we love Chevrolet. B. The four loves - ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Plunging To Murky Earth

    Contributed by Dan Steadman on Dec 3, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,949 views

    A message of hope centred around the coming of the Christ child

    Romans 8:18-27 PLUNGING TO MURKY EARTH A family was out vacationing at the lake one summer. Dad had been puttering out by the boat house. Two of his sons, a 12-year old and a 3-year old were down playing along the dock. The 12 year old was supposed to be watching his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith To Move Against The Stream Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,447 views

    Discover the kind of faith it takes to move against the stream of popular culture as you examine the life of Noah.

    What fish is known for swimming up stream against almost insurmountable odds? The Salmon is the answer. The Salmon swims up stream to fulfill a God given instinct to reach its feeding and breeding grounds. Salmon are famous for their fighting spirit. They battle currents and leap across rapids and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Smith avatar

    Spiritual Training: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

    Contributed by David Smith on Dec 21, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 14,188 views

    Father Dave’s sermon on spiritual training... "I do not box as though beating the air," says St. Paul, and all the boxers in the congregation say ... Amen!

    Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win it. (25) Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one. (26) So I do not run aimlessly, nor do I box as ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    What Does God Want From Me? Series

    Contributed by Rob Willis on Nov 27, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,852 views

    This was part of a three month emphasis on faith, and this message focuses on what God wants from us.

    Discovering the Possibilities of Faith Lesson: What Does God Want from Me? Hebrews 11:17-19 Turn to Gen. 22. Today we are wrapping up our Discovering the Possibilities of Faith campaign – it has been quite a journey over the past three months, watching many of you wrestle with issues of faith and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A World-Class Child For A World Of Children

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 15, 2008
     | 1,864 views

    Story sermon: a child watches her father being taken away charged with being disorderly, feels guilty, but does not understand why all the others in her family "receive him not."

    No Scripture is more loved and more often quoted than the Gospel of John, chapter 3, verses 16 and 17. If you want to put: the good news in miniature, there it is. One sentence encompassing the heart of the good news. So as we cane to the Advent season, during which we shall remember the Lord’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kelly Benton avatar

    You Can’t Handle It All

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Sep 15, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 15,779 views

    Share that many of us are going much faster and doing far more than Christ would have us do. We need to slow down!

    The title of today’s message is “You Can’t Handle It All,” but the reality is many of you, you’re trying to do way more than you probably should. Because of that, most of us are often overwhelmed. We’re in a hurry. We’re rushed. We’re late. In fact, how many of you are so often in a rush that ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Excellence In Your Walk

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Nov 8, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,991 views

    The way to have excellence in your walk is by 1. Encouragement, 2. Endurance, 3. Enjoyment

    “Excellence in Your Walk” 2 Corinthians 13:11 “Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.” As I was sitting Tuesday morning at a Red Lion Inn in ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Tim Hinrichs avatar

    Healthy Living

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Nov 15, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,883 views

    There are two keys to healthy spiritual life according to Paul's prayer: being filled with the knowledge of God's will and then walking in that knowledge.

    Living healthy – what does it mean? Keeping the weight off, not smoking, not drinking, eating lots of fruit and vegetables, exercising every day, plenty of rest, plenty of fluids. All these are good ways to keep our God-given body in good condition. But how do you keep your spiritual health ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Living As Children Of God Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,813 views

    We have an obligation to live as children of God if indeed we are. Our "Papa" gives us all we need to stay connected with Him and live a life that honors Him.

    Living as Children of God Romans 8:12-17 12 Therefore, brothers, we have an obligation-- but it is not to the sinful nature, to live according to it. 13 For if you live according to the sinful nature, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Lord Is My Shepard

    Contributed by Evangelist Stanley Baker on Feb 11, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 28,830 views

    The Lord is my Shepard

    THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD by Rev Stanley Baker Psalms 23 The 23rd Psalm begins with these familiar words, "The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want." When someone says, "I shall not want," we need to sit up & take notice because of the times that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God