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  • Kevin Smith avatar

    "Finding True Rest In An Uncomfortable Situation!"

    Contributed by Kevin Smith on Sep 16, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 23,317 views

    One of the greatest desires we have as a people is to go through things that are uncomfortable & still be comfortable.. Peter shows us in this text just how to do that.

    Acts 12:1-7 Ushers, let the worshippers in that they may hear the word of the Lord. You may be seated in the prescense of the Lord. Amen. I want to take a strange twist on this text this morning if I may. Many of you have probably heard this text preached before in terms of being delivered or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Finding Balance At The Speed Of Life Series

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on Sep 19, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,352 views

    First of a series of three on balance in the Christian life.

    The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 18, 2005 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 “Finding Balance at the Speed of Life” Many of us have a vague “feeling” that things are moving faster. Doctors and executives alike complain that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Family: The Givens And The Choices

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Sep 19, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,230 views

    In every family relationship we have "givens’ and "choices". Here are 3 important life-lessons we can learn from the family.

    FAMILY: THE GIVENS AND THE CHOICES 1. If you were to ask me the question how I am feeling today, I would have to respond that I am feeling totally “familied out” – at least for the immediate future. I need a vacation from family! 2. Now that may seem like a harsh and hard comment coming from your ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    How To Dress For Stress

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Sep 24, 2005
    based on 57 ratings
     | 14,057 views

    This is a message on what stress is, the causes of it, how it affects us, and how we should handle it.

    How to Dress for STRESS Psalm 4:1-8 What is one thing that we all have in common that begins with the letter “S”. Now sense we are in church, most of us would probably think that I’m talking about sin. Now that is a common denominator, but not the topic of choice today. Today I want to talk to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Fear And Katrina

    Contributed by Tony Grant on Sep 27, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,511 views

    Faith overcomes fear, even in the midst of the fury of Hurricane Katrina.

    Fear and Katrina Psalm 27:1-5 09/04/05 2416 words Because of the events of the week, I have changed the verses, I was going to preach on. I invite you to turn in your Bibles to Psalm 27 and follow along as I read verses 1-5 1 The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Sentry Duty

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 28, 2005
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     | 5,412 views

    Spiritually-speaking we have a lot of silent alarms today. The duty of the watchman is to sound the alarm.

    September 4, 2005 (Labor Day Weekend) So you, mortal, I have made a sentinel for the house of Israel; whenever you hear a word from my mouth, you shall give them warning from me. If I say to the wicked, "O wicked ones, you shall surely die," and you do not speak to warn the wicked to turn from ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 31, 2006
    based on 78 ratings
     | 33,075 views

    In the spiritual battle Satan is going to try and con us with the lie that we are not good enough to be part of God’s family. In such circumstances we need to hold onto Jesus knowing that He is the One who makes us thoroughly equipped.

    Ephesians 6:14a The Breastplate of Righteousness Scripture Readings:- Isaiah 59:1; 12-20 Romans 6:1-14 Ephesians 6:10-18 Sermon Text Ephesians 6:14b Congregation of the Lord Jesus Christ, Let’s imagine you are reading the “cars for sale” section of the local paper. Someone is selling a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lynn Malone avatar

    Little Is Much When God Is In It Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Feb 1, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 13,515 views

    The Kingdom of God invades life in almost un-noticed ways, but how far it grows cannot be comprehended.

    Stories Jesus Told: Little is Much When God is In It Matthew 13: 31-33 “Little things mean a lot.” “Big things come in small packages.” These are both quaint sayings that we have heard all our lives, and they do, in some respects, represent the truth that Jesus was seeking to communicate in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Time For Change Part 2

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jul 24, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,406 views

    Three observations from Jesus’ teachings

    Luke 6:27-45 Time for Change Part Two: A Change of Mind Woodlawn Baptist Church July 23, 2006 Introduction As I concluded last week’s sermon we took a brief look at Jesus’ teachings. If you remember, I told you that following Jesus demands that we adopt a new worldview: the poor, the hungry, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bud Rose avatar

    What's The Purpose? Series

    Contributed by Bud Rose on Nov 26, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,803 views

    The second sermon in a series on the power of the Holy Spirit and what His purpose is today in the lives of believers.

    WE’VE GOT THE POWER – 2 “WHAT’S THE PURPOSE?” Introduction: Last Sunday, I spoke on, “Where It All Began”. We talked about where and when the New Testament Church actually began. I hope we can all agree that according to Scripture, that The New Testament Church began on Resurrection Sunday, when ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Great Harlot! (Part 6) Series

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Feb 21, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,386 views

    I show that the harlot who sits on many waters is the apostate church of the last days. I also give 3 bible evidences to examine to see if modern day Christians are a part of the apostate church.

    Title: The Tribulation Continued (Part 6) Text: Rev 17 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - Review using power point from the last 5 sermons - Who is the Great Harlot in Rev 17? - It is an apostate Church professing Christ yet not possessing Christ. - Revelation labels the apostate church of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wendell Blackburn avatar

    From Saul To Paul!!

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Feb 17, 2005
    based on 57 ratings
     | 31,245 views

    How God can change you just like the Apostle Paul.

    From Saul to Paul ACTS 9:1-22 There was a family from a very remote area That visited a very large city for the first time. They checked into a 4 star Hotel, and they stood Amazed at the beautiful and impressive site’s. As they left the reception desk the mans wife Stopped at the restroom. Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Is One Way To God Really Fair? (What About Those Who Have Never Heard?) Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 6, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,272 views

    Exploring Jesus claim that He is "the Way, the Truth, and the Light" and that "no man comes to the Father except through [him]".

    Last week we looked at the unquestionable and unavoidable claims of Christ…today I want to address a concern that often arises from the sidelines of such claims… Is one way to God really fair? It’s a big world…with many following religious traditions within their own culture…isn’t Christianity a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Johann Neethling avatar

    How To Have A Wise Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Nov 19, 2005
    based on 106 ratings
     | 23,106 views

    Three lessons stand out in the story of the rich "Fool", that if applied, will enable us to have a "Wise Thanksgiving"

    HOW TO HAVE A WISE THANKSGIVING Luke 12: 13-34 Intro: My message to you this morning is entitled, "How to have a wise thanksgiving". In my preparation I came across this story that may speak to numbers of you this morning as you are busy making your plans and preparations for Thanksgiving. A ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Right Back At Cha

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 7, 2006
    based on 83 ratings
     | 12,816 views

    Why do we judge and condemn the conduct of others and go so easy on ourselves? What does God have to say to us about this peculiar tendency?

    Sermon for CATM - May 7, 2006 - Right Back At Cha "Don’t condemn others, and God won’t condemn you. 2God will be as hard on you as you are on others! He will treat you exactly as you treat them. You can see the speck in your friend’s eye, but you don’t notice the log in your own eye. How ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational