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  • William Akehurst avatar

    P.r.a.i.s.e.s. More Than Mere Lip Service

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 11, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 15,239 views

    Acronymn for ’Praises’ - More than mere lip service. Our Praises to the LORD must be Personal, Real, Alive, Instantaneous from our innermost being, Sacrificial, Everyone needs to know, So Speak-Sing-Shout it out…to the LORD!

    P.R.A.I.S.E.S. 4/13/08 William Akehurst, HSWC Our Praises to the LORD must be Personal, Real, Alive, Instantaneous from our innermost being, Sacrificial, Everyone needs to know, So Speak-Sing-Shout it out…to the LORD. Psalm 107:2 Let the Redeemed of the Lord Say So Psalm 107:8 Oh that men would ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    4 Men Of Great Faith

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,158 views

    How four men’s faith helped bring healing in the house

    4 Men of Great Faith Theme: Text: Luke 5:17-26 Luk 5:17-26 NKJV Now it happened on a certain day, as He was teaching, that there were Pharisees and teachers of the law sitting by, who had come out of every town of Galilee, Judea, and Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was present to heal them. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Christmas: What Is Your Response? Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 9, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,538 views

    When we look at the Christmas story in the Bible we find several different ways people responded that first Christmas.

    When we look at the Christmas story in the Bible, we find several different ways people responded that first Christmas. Today we find people respond to Christmas in various ways much like on that first Christmas. Some People are Preoccupied. Everyone, then, went to register himself, each to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Are You? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,298 views

    When the Pharisees approach John the Baptist demanding to know his credentials John never responds with who he is, but who he knows and who he represents. Learn the value of being an agent for Jesus Christ.

    How do you want people to think of you? I guess it depends on the situation-and your age. When I was younger I wanted to be cool, and I was so not. Today I could be thought of in many roles: husband, son, father, pastor, writer, or musician. When I’m with other pastors I could want to be thought of ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Does Jesus Still Want His Dirty Feet Kissed?

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,930 views

    When we approach Jesus, it must be with the proper attitude.

    Does Jesus Still Want His Dirty Feet Kissed? Luke 7:36-50 Aug. 26, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor I Introduction A Story B In the Ancient Near East, there was no trash pick up, sanitation department, trash receptacles. 1 Trash, waste, dinner ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Outside The City Gate

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 17, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,950 views

    A Communion Sermon

    OUTSIDE THE CITY GATE Hebrews 13:8-13 * Special Thanks to Randall Denny of Spokane Valley Church of the Nazarene for the Sermon idea Sermon Objective: A Communion Service A couple taking a cruise on a transatlantic ocean liner awoke one morning and saw dark, threatening clouds on the horizon. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Judgment Vs. Discernment

    Contributed by Ed Groover on Sep 24, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,555 views

    A sermon on the importance of exercising Biblical discernment.

    Judgment Vs. Discernment Barriers That Block The Cultural Power Of The Cross Text: Matthew 7:1-6 NKJV "Judge not, that you be not judged. (2) For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. (3) And why do you look at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Extreme Makeover: Old Testament Edition

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,713 views

    We have a wonderful picture of grace here; the story of an obscure man with a name not only hard to pronounce, but with a terrible meaning.

    Passage: 2 Samuel 9:1-13 Intro: Back in the 50’s, there was a TV show called “Queen for a Day.” PP Show the picture of it. 1. today it is “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition”, where people get a new house. 2. these gifts are given for people in terrific need, and it is great. 3. it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Come To Me

    Contributed by Paul Zwarich on Jul 2, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 12,728 views

    The Gospel message today gives us the “Good News” that God loves us just the way we are when we are yoked to His death and resurrection.

    Lectionary 14 A Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Some of you may have seen the joke that circulated this week on e-mail that tries to explain why Moses and the Israelites wandered in the wilderness for forty years. The punch line of the e-mail read, “Even then, men would not stop for directions.” While ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Elements Of Great Faith

    Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 22, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,331 views

    Look at the conduct of the Syrophonecian woman, which caused Jesus to say, "Great is your faith... Be it unto you..."

    NOTE: THanks to Wayne Huntley for the idea for this message - I heard him preach a similar message as a teenager (30 years ago) and it has stayed with me... 22 And behold, a woman of Canaan came from that region and cried out to Him, saying, "Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! My daughter is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Born Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jason Grubbs on Mar 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,901 views

    The Holy Spirit births us into God’s family at the moment of salvation and brings about this new birth.

    “Born of the Spirit” John 3:1-8 Introduction: 1.Before we talk about being filled with the Spirit or walking in the Spirit, we must talk about being born of the Spirit. You have to be born before you can walk and feed yourself. 2.Nicodemus had come to Jesus to talk about theology, but Jesus only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tail Of The Tiger

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 6, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,790 views

    As Paul went about preaching the gospel, there was a predictable reaction from the enemy of that gospel. This passage helps us understand why the gospel angers people, how they express that anger, and the way that anger is calmed.

    Passage: Acts 19:23-41 Intro: Poewr Point picture of a tiger. 1. would you go up and twist the tail of this animal, or stick your finger in its eye? 2. if you did, you would expect a reaction. 3. most of us avoid doing things that make other people angry. 4. but as we are discovering in Acts, our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Richard White avatar

    He'll Do It Again

    Contributed by Richard White on Mar 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,788 views

    Second in the series based on Max Lucado’s book 6 Hours one Friday. God worked miracles for Moses, Daniel, Shadrach, Meschach and Abendego, and he will do it for us if we learn to trust and obey.

    He’ll do it again Last week we discussed the three F’s the three storms that hit us. One of those was the Futility. Futility hits especially when we are weary. We stay up nights and instead of counting sheep, we count our debts, our tasks, maybe even our heartbreaks. We are weary, we are tired, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Preaching Jackass

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 10, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,022 views

    Valuable lessons we can learn by looking at the appearance, nature, and attitude of the donkey.

    The Preaching Jackass Luke 19:29-38 29 As he approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, saying to them, 30 "Go to the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Sabbath Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,290 views

    Sabbath Keeping is a commandment that most of us break constantly. This is an introduction to the series and a call to keep the Sabbath.

    Sabbath March 11, 2007 Exodus 20 Read passage Which of these “Big Ten” do you think I am most likely to break on a regular basis? Groups of 3-4 – Do you keep the Sabbath? Why, or why not? If you do, how do you keep it? What kind of feeling/memory does the word “Sabbath” give you? It’s ...read more

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