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  • JOHN BAGGETT avatar

    Where Christ Is Seated

    Contributed by John Baggett on Jul 2, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 2,566 views

    This is a topical message on places Christ sat that has meaningful application.

    Where Christ is Seated John 4:5-6 What is the number one problem the choir faces? I’d say ....it might be finding a seat when they get done singing in the AM service and want to come down and sit in the congregation. Some have said I saw some folks come in and look around and not finding a seat ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Following The Sheppard (Part 1 Of 6)

    Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 12, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,932 views

    The baggage counter of life is located in the mind. As we rise to meet the day we pick up dozens of extra burdens.

    # 1 in Series Following the Sheppard Psalms 23 Ps 23 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    To Count The Cost Series

    Contributed by John Knight on Jul 16, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,364 views

    A look at the cost of following Jesus.

    Series: The Parables of Christ Topic: To Count The Cost February 17, 2002 Luke 14:25-35 Introduction: Ill-commercials for products -build up products -add bonus products/ features -then "How much would you expect to pay?" -finally "Just 3 easy payments of $$$" -car/truck ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    When You Have No King

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on Jul 31, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 15,211 views

    A sermon outlining the folly of forsaking God as King in one’s life.

    WHEN YOU HAVE NO KING 1 Samuel 8:4-10 TEXT: Then all the elders of Israel gathered together and came to Samuel at Ramah, 5 and said to him, Look, you are old, and your sons do not walk in your ways. Now make us a king to judge us like all the nations. 6 But the thing displeased Samuel when they ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    Overcoming Obstacles Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jun 14, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 14,807 views

    Courage, confidence, and deep faith help us overcome life’s obstacles.

    Sermon for 2 Pent Yr B, 22/06/2003 1 Sam 17:32-49; 2 Cor 6:1-13; Mk 4:35-41 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Today’s first lesson is perhaps one of the most popular biblical stories—especially among Sunday School children. Although some today would ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Will They Say?

    Contributed by Eston Williams on Feb 3, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,932 views

    The way you live your life will determine what they will say about you at your funeral.

    As you know I am preparing to attend my 35th high school reunion. This week I dug through the storage unit to find my Little Rock Central High School annual for 1967, my senior year. Couldn’t wait to get home to see those pictures. Lord, I was a dork! Looked like I was almost 12! And that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Humble Confessions Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Feb 8, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,999 views

    Humility is key to bringing about or being part of spiritual change.

    ***Open with modern day Noah movie clip*** Listen to that last line again. “The creator, from Adam to Noah to now, is still scouring the earth looking for one man or one woman that can actually see past their own nose, to see a world that is in desperate need and do something about it!” From ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gameplan Of Our Lives

    Contributed by Shane Facemyer on Feb 10, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,012 views

    A challenge on Super Bowl Sunday to shift from self centeredness to others centeredness.

    Welcome and Happy Super Bowl Sunday Video: Evangelism Linebacker (Sermonspice.com) Acts 1:8 MKJV (8) But you shall receive power, the Holy Spirit coming upon you. And you shall be witnesses to Me both in Jerusalem and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and to the end of the earth. Transition: Today ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Love, In Spite Of...

    Contributed by Mickey Bell on Feb 11, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,370 views

    Just like our spouse, God has accepted us with all of our faults and failures. Valentine’s message

    Love, In Spite Of 1st Corinthians 13:4-7 Tuesday will mark a day that has been set aside for the theme of “love”. The origin of this lover’s day goes back to as early as 270 A.D. This day will be filled with flowers, cards, chocolate and other gifts. In fact, in 2005 - 180 million roses were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Hope avatar

    The Power Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Rick Hope on Feb 20, 2006
    based on 118 ratings
     | 97,203 views

    Many times, the one thing that paralyzes us is the unwillingness to seek forgiveness or the bitter spirit that won’t grant it to someone else.

    We are a funny group of people. We are sue happy. We sue for everything from a hot cup of coffee to hurt feelings. Forgiveness has become a lost art. Now everything is about revenge, getting even, making someone pay. Sadly enough, it’s drifted from the secular world into churches today. When we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Let Us Progress In Christlikeness Lest We Regress

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 11, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,919 views

    Forty factors that lead to spiritual regression and how to counter-act them with steps toward Christlikeness

    Let us Progress in Christlikeness Lest We Regress Ephesians 4:10-4:15 Progressing - To move forward while proceeding steadily to the advancement of a goal, especially maturity in Christlikeness. Regressing - To move backwards while falling back to an earlier spiritual level of growth. To ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Bible Is Our Ultimate Authority Series

    Contributed by Ed Groover on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,054 views

    God’s Word must govern everything we think and do.

    The Bible is Our Ultimate Authority Series: First Things 2 Timothy 3:16-17 NKJV All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, (17) that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Smith avatar

    What Are You Looking For Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,802 views

    A lesson warning us that our focus in life will determine our destiny and our reward: - what Jesus will say to us when we see him face to face! What are you looking for & Where are you looking For iT?

    INTRODUCTION A. The Sermon on the Mount Is About The Heart 1. OT Fulfillment (5.17-48) a. Jesus took 6 OT laws and interpreted them for His disciples in the light of the new life He came to give. b. He dealt with the attitudes and intents of the heart and not simply with the external act as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bread And Betrayal

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 29, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,557 views

    This message reiterates the fact that often the closest communion with God will also involve some fellowship some of the bitter betrayals of life.

    1 Corinthians 11:23 KJV For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread: I. INTRODUCTION -- THE FIRST COMMUNION I shall never the first time that I was able to take communion. For years, I had sat ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Leo Launio avatar

    Hearing But Not Listening

    Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 15, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 16,167 views

    Good communication is important not only between a husband and a wife, parents and children, but most of all, between us and God.

    October 12, 2002 I. Introduction: A. Review of some Biblical principles on friendship 1. Friendly 2. Frank 3. Forgiving 4. Faithful B. Tonight’s topic is entitled “Hearing But Not Listening." 1. Focuses on one of the most important elements of friendship—communication 2. This is not just talking ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist