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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Acts Factor - Sharing The Light Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 27, 2008
    based on 46 ratings
     | 31,310 views

    Paul was plunged into darkness and given sight when Ananias placed hands upon him. Every Christian has the ability to bring people out darkness... but how do we do it?

    OPEN: A mother was busy making supper in the kitchen, and needing a can of tomato soup, she asked her 5 year old son to go into the pantry and get one for her. But the light in the pantry was out and he didn’t really want to go in there. "It’s dark in there and I’m scared" he said. She asked again ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Ministry Of Thorns

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 13, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,816 views

    There is a great ministry in the deep hurting points of life.

    2 Corinthians 12:7-10 -- “And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.” or this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Encouragement"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 22, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 29,335 views

    3 things that discourage us and 3 things that encourage

    “Encouragement” September 26, 2010 “For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    All Ye Jigs And Juleps, Praise The Lord

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,352 views

    The whole created order finds joy in the coming of Christ. It’s time we truly celebrated, either by doing something good for ourselves or by helping someone else.

    The psalm which we just read together was paraphrased many years ago by Archbishop Cranmer as a great hymn of praise, used for generations in the Church of England. Its Latin name is "Benedicite omnia opera": "Bless the Lord, all ye works of the Lord". This hymn is a long recitation of many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer - The Doorway To Blessing

    Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Nov 25, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,132 views

    Why do we pray? Does prayer work? Does God listen when we pray?

    Sermon by Paddick van Zyl on 19-6-2011 CBC Prayer – The Doorway to Blessing Introduction: Do we really believe what we pray for? Perhaps the following story will answer this question….. Illustration* : A small Oklahoma town had two churches and one distillery. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Complaint Department Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 1, 2014
    based on 74 ratings
     | 26,088 views

    But what do we do when we have a complaint in life? Where do we turn? The Psalmist tells us. 1- We pour out our complaints to the Lord 2- We confess the Lord as our refuge 3- We ask for the Lord’s help in time of need

    INTRO.- ILL.- A monk joined a monastery and took a vow of silence. After the first 10 years his superior called him in and asked, "Do you have anything to say?" The monk replied, "Food bad." After another 10 years the monk again had opportunity to voice his thoughts. He said, "Bed hard." ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Weakness, His Strength Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Dec 25, 2012
     | 5,133 views

    Gethsemane communicates to us that there is a spiritual reality beyond what we can see and experience for now – God’s holiness, his perfect justice, the pure love between Father and Son, the horribleness of sin, our full depravity, the reality and necessi

    Introduction We have all experienced moments in our lives when we felt like the weight of the world was on our shoulders. A difficult decision lay before us, and the responsibility felt as though it would crush us. Either the task was extremely difficult to accomplish, or the consequences of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus’ Cross-Driven Concerns-3 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 12, 2017
     | 4,845 views

    3 of 6. As Jesus hung on the cross, He voiced particularly important concerns. At the juncture of life & death, matters of greatest significance are prioritized. But What are these as evidenced from the Cross? A Cross-driven Concern of Jesus is Your...

    JESUS’ CROSS-Driven CONCERNS-III Lk. 23:33-49; Jn. 19:17-30; Mat. 27:33-54; Mk. 15:21-39 OR--CONCERNS From The CROSS Attention: It’s Missing! Sherlock Holmes & Dr. Watson go on a camping trip, set up their tent, & fall asleep. Some hours later, Holmes wakes his faithful friend. “Watson, look up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Just Deserts Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 8, 2012
     | 7,211 views

    Jewish people refer to themselves as "desert people" for their wanderings in the wilderness and their instruction there by the hand of God. We all have desert experiences which teach us the sweetness of God in trying times.

    1. Story of the water pump in the desert There’s a legend about a man who was lost in the desert, dying of thirst. As he wandered in that terribly hot desert, he stumbled upon a dilapidated shack. There wasn’t much to it, but, at least, it would provide a little bit of shade and respite ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How You Can Pass With All F's

    Contributed by David Diyanni on Jan 11, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,826 views

    What does it take to succeed in life? This is a great sermon for youth. Catchy title.

    How you can pass with all F’s <Show video clip from Lord of Rings, Return of King, when Sam carries Frodo up the hill, friendship> Introduction What does it take to succeed in life? There are many things that are necessary ingredients for us to live lives that are rewarding, meaningful ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    The Psalm Of Betrayal

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 27, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,584 views

    David’s psalm of betrayal. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Sermon Outline: Confidence (vs 1-3) Admission (vs 4) Schemers (vs 5-8) Betrayal (vs 9) Request (vs 10-12) Sermon Content: Ill: • One day, a mother explained to her five-year-old daughter; • That if she chose to disobey her, she would have to live with the consequences. • The little girl ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    A Partnership Of Parental Prayer

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 27, 2010
     | 3,500 views

    Family healing starts when we name the problems honestly. Things may get worse before they get better. but ultimately Christ will heal when we pray even in fractured faith.

    Clifton Park Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD, June 18, 2006 When there is a problem to be solved, we will do everything to solve it except the thing that works best. Have you noticed that? When something needs to be fixed, we will try all sorts of complicated approaches. But the simplest and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    The Meanest Member In Our Church

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 28, 2013
    based on 9 ratings
     | 29,612 views

    The author of this book, James is saying the tongue, though it be very small, is very Powerful, and very influential, and therefore the Tongue should be handled with care

    TITLE: THE MEANEST MEMBER IN OUR CHURCH SCRIPTURE: JAMES 3:4-5 This morning I want to talk to us about The Meanest member in our Church. There are some members we talk about and say “OH AREN’T THEY SWEET” - others we talk about and say “OH AREN’T THEY CUTE” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is Here!

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 7, 2013
     | 8,175 views

    Jesus Is Here! 1. To stand by us. 2. To speak to us. 3. To show the truth to us. 4. To satisfy us. 5. To send us.

    Jesus Is Here! John 20:19-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 31, 2013 *I am so glad that you are here with us today to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. And I want to remind you that Jesus is here with us too. Jesus was there with His followers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Jesus Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 29, 2015
     | 6,308 views

    Part two of this series focuses on the prophecies pertaining to Jesus last week on earth.

    Why Jesus – Part 2 Scriptures: Zechariah 9:9; Matt. 21:1-11; Psalm 41:9; 109:8; 118:26 Introduction My message this morning is part two of my series “Why Jesus?” When I last stood before you I told you that with five pieces of information I could mail a letter around the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational