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  • Ronald DeGraw avatar

    Battle Gear Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Ronald Degraw on Sep 30, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 13,820 views

    We are in a spiritual battle, knowing how to fight and use our spiritual weapons in this war is vital for winning.

    Battle Gear-pt1 We are people who enjoy our stories and movies about battles. Countless movies and books have been written about the famous and sometimes not so famous battles in history. And out of those stories we have raised up the heroes we have today. Let’s face it. As much as we talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "No More Than You Ought To"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 2, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,305 views

    God gives us all the faith we need, it’s up to us what we do with it.

    Luke 17:5-10 “No More Than You Ought To” By Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org “The apostles said to the Lord, ‘Increase our faith!’” How many times have we asked the Lord for this same thing… A couple of times? A ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Who Do You Think You Are?

    Contributed by W F on Oct 5, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,947 views

    Peter shows us that because of Christ we are all acceptable, capable, valuable and forgivable.

    "Who do you think you are?" 1 Peter 2:4-10 Sometimes I wonder if God is experiencing an identity crisis. (Illustrate from Morgan Freemans line in the movie “Deep Impact” – “Pray to god, whom ever that may be for you.” Morgan Freeman’s god suffered from an identity crisis. I wonder if you suffer ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Frank Lay avatar

    The Secret Of Revival Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 6, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 14,426 views

    As we look at this tremendous verse I want us to consider three great secrets of spiritual awakenings.

    THE SECRET OF REVIVAL II Chronicles 7:14 Over the centuries God has sent periods of great spiritual awakening to His people. History records several great awakening’s in the United States. The last such awakening on a large scale took place in 1904-05. It began in Wales when a man by the name ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Call Me

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 8, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,297 views

    If we will humble ourselves before God in prayer... and if we will listen to God’s voice when He speaks to us...

    The Power of Prayer I’m sure most of you will remember the sniper incident that terrorized the Washington area for awhile. Before they caught the snipers, they managed to kill 10 people and wounded 3. What you may not know is, prayer played a vital role in bringing that situation to an end. 50 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Missions & Minas

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Oct 10, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,305 views

    Mission Festival sermon that reminds us to be faithful with the use of the means of grace

    Luke 19:11-27 While they were listening to this, he went on to tell them a parable, because he was near Jerusalem and the people thought that the kingdom of God was going to appear at once. He said: "A man of noble birth went to a distant country to have himself appointed king and then to return. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What In The World Is God Doing? Series

    Contributed by David Asch on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,888 views

    In Mark 1:15, Jesus says the kingdom of God is near, meaning that in the person of Jesus God’s kingdom comes near. If the kingdom has come near, what in the world is God doing?

    WHAT IN THE WORLD IS GOD DOING? Mark 4:21-34 INTRO: In Mark 1:15, Jesus says the kingdom of God is near, meaning that in the person of Jesus God’s kingdom comes near. God has arrived on the scene, to establish his rule, take back what is his. If that is so, then I have some questions: 1. Why are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Cup

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 10,100 views

    We have been offered cups of coffee and many other cups in out lifetime. The cup of selfishness, pleasure, pride, anger. greed, gluttony, unbelief, unfaithfulness. This morning I want to invite you to taste a different cup --- the cup of Christ!

    My Cup I collect coffee cups. My favorite cup is this Commemorative Desert storm gold plated mug. SHOW MUG w/ coffee in it. >> THEN HIDE MUG. I have sipped coffee from some really nice cups, and the same coffee taste better - from a better cup. I have tasted some coffee that no cup could ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Building Lasting Family Memories"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Oct 28, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,518 views

    What influence does family activities have on our present and future? How do family activities shape us in a positive or negative way?

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches October 31, 2004 “Building Lasting Family Memories” Ephesians 6:1-4 Proverbs 22:6 INTRODUCTION: We are surrounded by many influences that try to shape our decisions into worldly life forms. Sometimes positive experiences get crowded out by the busyness of life--by ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "God's Foolishness And God's Wisdom" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 21, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,891 views

    How do we view the cross during this Lenten Season that speaks to us in a meaningful way? Is the cross applicable to our 21st century life?

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Church Third Sunday of Lent February 27, 2005 “God’s Foolishness and God’s Wisdom” I Corinthians 1:18-25 INTRODUCTION: Story: When a group of churches advertized their Easter services, no reference was made to the cross. This omission was deliberate. One church ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Pursuing Purpose

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 1, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,178 views

    There is a time for every purpose! God has created each of us with a purpose and given us the time we need to fulfill it.

    February 2005 Dakota Community Church Pursuing Purpose Introduction: I hope you will take notes or at least fill in the blanks and save the bulletins for future use. I have several former congregation members who have told me they still read over notes from sermons from years ago and are ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Power Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Scott Malone on Mar 1, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 20,601 views

    The power of prayer in spiritual warfare

    A tale is told about a small town that had historically been "dry," but then a local businessman decided to build a tavern. A group of Christians from a local church were concerned and planned an all-night prayer meeting to ask God to intervene. It just so happened that shortly thereafter lightning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Schultz avatar

    Greatness In God's Upside Down Kingdom

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 3, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,583 views

    What is greatness? The opposite of what we think. We’re so thankful that God is "great" in this way.

    Matthew 20:17-28: GREATNESS IN GOD’S UPSIDE-DOWN KINGDOM Once there was the president of a large corporation. He was a powerful man – when he said “jump” people would ask, “How high?” Everyone was below him, and everyone had to answer to him. And this job came with nice benefits – a fancy ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    All Aboard !!!

    Contributed by Kenneth Burisek on Mar 13, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 14,239 views

    We are a country/western church and I use a lot of country style slang in my sermons---it’s about two trains---the Heavenly Cannonball and the Hellfire Express---everyone is ridin on one of these spiritual trains---this sermon is short but very effective

    Open by playing the music to "Wabash Cannonball" or Life’s Railway to Heaven * Sermon---All aboard !!! II Peter 3:9 * Today we’re gonna use our imaginations taday so put yer thinking cap on---cause we’re takin ourselves a train ride to illustrate some Bible truths. * Thar’s only two trains runnin ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Woman At The Well Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 14, 2005
    based on 49 ratings
     | 54,715 views

    Keep your eyes open for opportunities in your everyday life to share the gospel with people, to offer them living water, so they too can worship God in spirit and in truth.

    Well, I’m sure you’ve all heard a sermon on the woman at the well a number of times. I think I’ve probably preached on it here at least twice before, so what I want to do today is not to look at all the features of the story, but just two or three important things that come out that might be ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican