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  • Shawn Rose avatar

    A Proper Response To Affliction

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jul 7, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,217 views

    The advice that James gives to his readers in the first century also applies to us as we deal with rising gasoline prices.

    A PROPER RESPONSE TO AFFLICTION Text: James 5:7 – 12 Introduction: • Affliction: a state of pain, trouble, or distress; misery (World Book Dictionary) • James’ readers were being afflicted by wealthy landowners o Becoming wealthy at poor’s expense (v. 3) o Withheld wages from workers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mission Possible: Change The World (6 Of 6) Series

    Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 27, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,021 views

    Last in series: Examines the Life of a world-changer!

    CHANGE THE WORLD Luke 10:1-11, 19-20, 24 1 After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go. 2 He told them, "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Is The Purpose Of Life

    Contributed by F R on Aug 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,101 views

    Gen 1:1

    We know we’re supposed to be looking for something. It’s got something to do with "happiness"—but what is it: Money? Success? Family? Friends? Self-sacrifice? Beating your competitors? All of these? None of these? Confusing and unsettling, isn’t it? Perhaps the only way to find out where we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Got Up!

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Apr 3, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 34,672 views

    Easter means victory. Victory over death, hell and the grave. This Easter, we can walk in the resurrection power of Jesus Christ. Let us look to the Word of God this morning for more insight into the resurrection of Jesus.

    Introduction o For a lot of people, Easter is just another holiday, a 3-day weekend of fun and no work. For others, it’s chocolate bunnies and Easter eggs. o For the Believer in Christ Jesus, it is the reason why we live on this earth. The resurrection of Jesus is the basis of our faith. o Easter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Is God Your Master Planner

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 31, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,520 views

    knowing God’s will for your life

    Intro: a preacher visited a home one day and the mom was terribly upset that the family bible wasn’t on the coffee table. As they sat with the minister she told her daughter to go get the book that we all live by in mommies room. The daughter reappeared a few minutes later with the J.C. Penney ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The Keys To Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 1, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,161 views

    Learn how to live a more effective Christian life by learning what the Lord wants from us and how to have the right attitude as a disciple.

    What’s one of the first things that a person asks when they come to Jesus Christ? What do I do now? How is life in Jesus different from life in the world? What does the seasoned believer ask continually: how can I live my life in a way that glorifies God continually? I think the answer to those ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Mercy Came Running

    Contributed by James Hayden on Nov 8, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,834 views

    When I could not reach Mercy, Mercy came to me

    Mercy Came Running Luke 15:18-20 (18) I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee, (19) And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants. (20) And he arose, and came to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Birth Of Sin

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,158 views

    All too often our definition for Good News has to do with interesting new Bible stories, or feel good inspirationals. But we may find ourselves one day in the Valley of Despair – Valley of Dry Bones, as a result of sin (birthed within us).

    THE BIRTH OF SIN Revised – 08.20.06 (Edit in text from “Elijah”, Chas. Swindoll, pages 127 – 131) Perhaps you came this morning expecting to hear some “Good News”… How do you define the term “Good News”? If I were to tell you that you are walking too close to a hanging cliff that loose ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Who In Hell Does The Church Need?

    Contributed by James Owens on Jun 12, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,001 views

    Is there anyone who still believes in Hell?

    “Who in Hell Does the Church Need?” TEXT: Luke 16:19-28 “There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The True Chain Of Command

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,973 views

    Be empowered and encouraged!! Satan and his demons are subject to the authority Jesus has invested in you.

    THERE IS NOTHING THAT WILL EVER BE ABLE TO CHANGE THE FACT THAT A CHRISTIAN’S GREATEST GLORY COMES NOT FROM ANYTHING THEY MIGHT HAVE DONE, BUT FROM WHAT GOD HAS ALREADY DONE FOR THEM THROUGH HIS SON JESUS! ONE OF THOSE THINGS THAT HE HAS DONE FOR US THROUGH HIS SON JESUS IS TO GIVE US TOTAL ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Ready For The Call

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Feb 20, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 2,252 views

    This is an outreach sermon with the release of the movie "The passion", but could be used at any time.

    Answering the Call 2/19/04 Acts 8:26-40 The hot topic, at least for me, has been about Mel Gibson’s movie “The Passion”. There has been a lot of excitement over the release of the movie that we have heard about for so long. From the Actor getting struck by lightning, to the deepening of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Unchanging God--Part 2

    Contributed by David Seeley on Feb 28, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,531 views

    God is unchanging in His attributes. This is part two in the series on God’s attributes.

    The Unchanging God—part 2 Text: James 1:17 “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.” Last week we looked at some of the unchanging attributes of God. We talked about the unchanging ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Fullness Of Fearing God

    Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,658 views

    The Bible is clear that we should Fear the Lord, but where do we find the motivation to actually do that?

    The Fullness of Fearing God Purpose: To lay out the reasons for fearing God. Aim: I want the listener to see the benefits of fearing God and strive to grow in their fear of God. INTRODUCTION: What Bible truth will do the following things?: - it will keep us from fear Proverbs 19-23 - it will ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Stuart Blount avatar

    Like Father, Like Son Series

    Contributed by Stuart Blount on Dec 28, 2007
     | 8,184 views

    These words further elevate Jesus beyond mere good human recognition into the highest company of all – the Godhead. If we are answering the question ‘Who is Jesus?’ we are faced with choosing whether we start with an explanation of his humanity or his di

    AIM: To elevate our perspective of JESUS so that any sense of flagging faith is renewed by a fresh understanding of the importance and significance of JESUS. Hebrews was written to Jewish Christians, probably 2nd generation, whose parents had embraced ‘Christ’ as Messiah and so these people had ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Triumphal Entry

    Contributed by Jesse Bennett on Apr 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,330 views

    A "joy sucker" is someone who is determined to create either discouragement or hardship on your ministry. "Joy suckers" take on all shapes and sizes, but, most often, they are negative in their outlook, disappointed with their family, in need of attenti

    Here is a true story about a nine-year-old boy who lived in a rural town in Tennessee. His house was in a poor area of the community. A church had a bus ministry that came knocking on his door one Saturday afternoon. The kid came to answer the door and greeted the bus pastor. The bus pastor asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist