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  • Larry Wilson avatar

    Taking The Focus Off Of Ourselves Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 25, 2011
     | 6,781 views

    In sermon four of the series, What am I Missing Here?, we continue to answer the question, "Why have I lost my joy?" This message deals with the importance of "looking unto Jesus" instead of constantly focusing on self. Peace is promised to those whose mi

    What am I Missing Here? Steps to Recovering Your Joy October 24, 2010 Calvary Baptist Church Hebrews 12:2 SERMON 4: Taking the Focus Off of Ourselves What am I missing here? What is wrong with me? Why am I not finding joy in the Lord? • First, may I say to you, that it is good that you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "What Did You Expect?"

    Contributed by Scott Nichols on Feb 19, 2011
     | 6,399 views

    The story of Naaman in 2 Kings 5 is a powerful reminder that God is not limited by our expectations.

    Naaman was past upset; past mad; past even furious - he was working on a complete emotional meltdown. Like a cartoon character - the steam seems to literally be pouring out of his ears. He stomps - he stammers - he shouts: "I thought that he would surely come out to me and stand and call on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Wounded Healer

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 24, 2011
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     | 9,104 views

    Jesus, going to the Cross, understands our aloneness and isolation, and heals it by identifying with it.

    Calverton Baptist Church, April 4, 1982; Howard University Chapel, April 9, 1982; Takoma Park Baptist Church, March 31, 1985 Recently a Methodist pastor in South Carolina created something of a stir in his church, and all of it quite innocently. He asked a member of the congregation who was known ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Money Pit

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 25, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,667 views

    If we do not learn contentment, life becomes a money pit

    INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • Why are so many families over-extended financially? • Are you in a position where things are really tight financially, or are you about to drown in financial debt? • Does it seem as though your paycheck is getting dumped into a big bottomless pit? • You are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Actions Speak Louder Than Words Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 23, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,141 views

    Jesus was silent before Herod Antipas and His accusers because He understood that His words would not sway them, but His actions have changed the hearts of millions...

    Luke 23:6-12 [ESV] 6When Pilate heard this, he asked whether the man was a Galilean. 7And when he learned that he belonged to Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him over to Herod, who was himself in Jerusalem at that time. 8When Herod saw Jesus, he was very glad, for he had long desired to see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stewardship Of Our Minds Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Mar 30, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,598 views

    Part 3 of a series on stewardship. This one is about being good stewards of our minds.

    Topic: Stewardship of our minds Text: 2 Corinthians 4:4;10:3-5 Introduction Today I am going to finish up our series on stewardship by looking at “How to be good stewards of our minds.” Being good stewards of our minds is easier said than done because our minds are being attacked ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Dealing With Temptation

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 18, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,738 views

    Every one of us is confronted everyday with temptation from three sources – the world, the flesh, and the devil. None are immune. When temptation comes we can either overcome it or it can overcome us. How we deal with temptation will determine the outcome

    Dealing with Temptation 1 Corinthians 10:12-13 Struggling to make ends meet on a first-call salary, the pastor was livid when he confronted his wife with the receipt for a $250 dress she had bought. "How could you do this?" "I was outside the store looking at the dress in the window, and then I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Is The Day That The Lord Has Made Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 21, 2011
    based on 17 ratings
     | 43,096 views

    How do we serve God in our lives? We can turn to Scripture to find out. It may not be easy, but it will be worth it.

    “This is the day which the Lord has made, Let us rejoice and be glad in it!” Psalms 113-118 comprise a wonderful 6 psalm praise to God called the “Egyptian Hallel” (Hallel meaning praise in the Hebrew.) These 6 psalms were sung during the main Jewish holidays, Passover, Pentecost and the Feast ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The God Of Order Series

    Contributed by Mark Opseth on Jan 25, 2011
     | 25,565 views

    God desires to restore order to our chaotic world.

    We begin a new Series: Kosmeo kos-meh’-o: to put in order; make ready; prepare; to adorn; embellish with honor It’s where we get cosmetics = to adorn And it comes from the Greek word Cosmos = an orderly harmonious systematic universe. Our God is the God of Order. Genesis 1:1-2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Blame Game

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 26, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 33,637 views

    We’re good at being blame-shifters. We blame fast food restaurants for making us fat. We blame tobacco companies for giving us cancer. But are we better off because of it? Let’s see what playing the blame game really accomplishes for us?

    THE BLAME GAME INTRODUCTION: We’re good at being blame-shifters. We blame fast food restaurants for making us fat. We blame tobacco companies for giving us cancer. We blame the church for our lack of spiritual growth. We blame God for the results of our poor choices. But the question is: do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Grace Is About Ministry Series

    Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Jan 28, 2011
     | 5,067 views

    Paul and Barnabas face first century bullying.

    If you’ve been paying any attention to the media reports lately, you’ve probably noticed how much attention bullying, especially in schools, has been getting the headlines. I think there has always been bullying in school, though I agree, it’s not something that should be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    3:16 "God In A Box" Series

    Contributed by Cecil Whitton on May 13, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,681 views

    This message was part of an Easter series exploring John 3:16. IT ALSO TAKES A LOOK AT THE CONTENTS OF THE ARK OF THE COVENANT. IT REVEALS THE PROBLEM SO MANY CHRISTIANS HAVE BECAUSE THEY ARE LIVING WITH THE BASICS OF SALVATION… When Christ PAID A HIGH

    Series- 3:16 - God In A Box John 3:16; Hebrews 10:19-23 “3:16 INTRO VIDEO” WOW, what a powerful description from author Max Lucado of the most powerful Scripture in the entirety of the Bible. Today, we are a beginning a series entitled- “3:16”. How fitting it is that this Sunday, which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Meaning Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,666 views

    Uses the last sayings of Jesus to understand the meaning of the cross.

    As with all my sermons no sermon is original, there may be some material for other sources through the years. Title: The Meaning of the Cross Theme: To try to understand the meaning of the cross through the last sayings of Jesus Text: Luke 23:32-34 Luk 23:32 There were also two ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Do Not Be Anxious

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 19, 2008
    based on 44 ratings
     | 14,586 views

    A sermon for the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost Lectionary 8

    2nd Sunday after Pentecost Lectionary 8 Matthew 6: 24-34 Do not be anxious 24* “No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon. 25* “Therefore I tell you, do not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Restoration Of A Failure

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,780 views

    A look at several (from entertainment and science) who started out as failures but became great successes. Samson is our model of one who started well, failed miserably, but was restored.

    The Restoration of a Failure Judges 16:20-22 Today I want to start by looking at some Famous Failures. 1. He was fired by a newspaper editor for lack of creativity and imagination. 2. He did not speak until he was 4 and didn’t read til 7, his teacher called him "Slow" 3. He went broke 5 times ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist