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  • Wes Richard avatar

    God's New Project Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 12,295 views

    When God takes us off of the trash heap and makes something new, he has promises and expectations.

    Christmas is one time of the year when many people get creative. Some people make new things. Others take old things and make them like new. I remember reading about prisoners who took on the project of refurbishing old toys so some kids could have something special for Christmas. And Kay has ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Narnia: Encounter The Power

    Contributed by Jill Richardson on Dec 21, 2005
     | 1,736 views

    The last in a series on the Chronicles of Narnia, this sermon explains the power found in forgiveness and sacrifice, unlike the power the world expects.

    ENOCUNTER THE POWER This week, we had a hero in the news. This man was twice nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize because of his work among disadvantaged, at risk kids and his utter determination to keep them off streets and out of gangs. He has written books on the subject and dedicated his life ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    God Guides Our Gospel Outreach

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,991 views

    God Guides Our Gospel Outreach: Not always where we expect but always where his work awaits.

    I love travelling. There’s nothing like getting out to explore the world God has created. Before I head out on any trip, however, I like to consult a guidebook or two. Written by someone who knows the area, a guidebook will point you to things that you won’t want to miss and steer you from those ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Making The Adjustments Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Dec 12, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 20,630 views

    Sermon on the adjustments to our lives God expects when we commit to following Him and seeking His will.

    Making the Adjustments Luke 9:18-24 INTRO.: When God spoke to Moses, he was challenged to make some major adjustments in his life. He was called upon to leave the place he had lived for 40 years and abandon his life as a shepherd to take on an impossible assignment for God and God’s people. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Prayers Don't Always Work

    Contributed by Randy Croft on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 90 ratings
     | 8,497 views

    Prayer is a powerful connection with God, but there are reasons why prayer sometimes doesn’t work the way we expect.

    Does Prayer Really Work??? by Randy A. Croft Largest radio receiver on earth is in New Mexico. Pilots call it the Mushroom patch. It’s real name is VLA-Very Large Array. It’s a collection of huge satellite disks on 38 miles of railways. Together they form a single telescope the size of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Soldiers Of Christ

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 4, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,893 views

    In this message we will see what a servant of Christ is, what he does and what he can expect.

    SERVANTS OF CHRIST TEXT: MATTHEW 5:1-16 INTRODUCTION A. Early in Jesus’s public ministry at a time when His popularity was on a rapid rise, He preached what was to become one of His best known sermons. Though Jesus Himself did not give it a title we in the church throughout he years have given ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Biblical Model For Serving God Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Mar 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,261 views

    All Christians are gifted and expected to use that gift. Not all service is pleasing to the One who gifted us, however!

    Note: Narrative is not normative, but see II Thess. 3:9 A BIBLICAL MODEL FOR MINISTRY I THESS 2:1-12 1. Illus. of my call into ministry • Knew God had called me to this work. 2. You may not realize it, but if you are a Christian God has called you to be a minister too! God’s plan is this: He gives ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Lord Of The Storm

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,869 views

    Jesus expects faith from us, the unwavering faith in God that can help us overcome the storms of life.

    We all face storms in life. No one sail through life without any difficulties. • What is important is not how bad the storm is but how you are going to respond in it. • You can either respond with fear, just like the disciples. Or with faith, like Jesus. • You can either respond with your own ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Call To Prayer

    Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Feb 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,506 views

    This sermon is about the need to believe that prayer has purpose and expectation. It uses Elijah as the illustration of our own prayers.

    A Call To Prayer (James 5:13-18) Introduction: A. There are stories in the OT that cause me lift up God' power and in humility thank him for letting me see it. One of the great stories is that of Elijah on Mt. Carmel. B. Elijah was a great prophet. He saw his people in sin and called upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Good As Your Word

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 13, 2010
     | 3,693 views

    God expects us to be honest in our dealings with others, and when we are it will eliminate the need for vows in most cases.

    Good as Your Word Matthew 5:33-37 INTRODUCTION A. Truth is sometimes hard to find. 1. There was a time when people were as good as their word and some still are. 2. There were no written contracts (try to buy a car now and tell the guy, “Don’t worry about it. I’ll pay ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pergamos: The Compromising Church Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,110 views

    Jesus stated explicity that the church in Pergamos was CONFIRMED,CORRUPTED and COUNSELED. He expected them to change and stand firm.

    Revelation 2:12-17 Pergamos: The Compromising Church Pergamos was approximately 100 miles north of Ephesus. Emperor worship was strong with Augustus, Trajan, Septimus Severus, Athçna, Zeus, Dionysius and the Asklepios. They were a center of culture, learning and emperor worship. They had prolific ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Maintenance Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Jun 29, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,765 views

    This message is designed to help us understand how God expects us to maintain relationships within the family of God.

    CHURCH MAINTENANCE 1 Tim 5:1-21 INTRODUCTION: A. Maintenance can be a hard thing to do. 1. It is easier to buy something new, but eventually you have to do maintenance on it. 2. There are basically two types of maintenance: a. Preventive – this maintenance is do to preclude a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discovery Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 13, 2013
     | 5,278 views

    The women didn't expect an empty tomb. The empty tomb not only surprised them but it also transformed them.

    Luke 24:1-16 “Discovery” INTRODUCTION Over two thousand years ago a group of women walked somberly and quietly from their homes to a burial site. Their purpose was to find Jesus and finish their hurried burial preparations, which they were unable to complete two days ago. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Charles Wilkerson avatar

    Grace Your Home With More Than Decorations Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,855 views

    First Sunday of Advent in this series: Anticipation and expectation for a wonderful & worshipful Christmas sets the stage for a different type of season.

    John Calvin, the Reformer most responsible for what we know as Presbyterianism, disliked statues, artwork, icons and the like which were used in Catholic worship in the 1500’s. He had good reason; for the depictions, relics and the like worship they themselves had become objects of worship. Yet, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Sharon Stonestreet avatar

    Grow Up In Christ

    Contributed by Sharon Stonestreet on Aug 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,435 views

    We are born into the kingdom or God, and like babies in the natural our Father God expects us to grow up.

    There was a group of tourists who were visiting a picturesque village and came upon an old man sitting beside a fence. In a rather patronizing way, one of the tourist asked, “Were any great men born in this village?” The old man replied, “Nope, only babies.” Very true, only Adam and Eve did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational