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  • Michael McCosker avatar

    Grace On Display

    Contributed by Michael Mccosker on Sep 27, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,923 views

    A wonderful display of Grace by King David

    “I was born in 1725, and I died 1807. The only godly influence in my life, as far back as I can remember, was my mother, whom I had for only seven years. When she left my life through death, I was virtually an orphan. My father remarried, sent me to a strict military school, where the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Maiden's Christmas Song

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 4, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,242 views

    Joy, gratitude, and mercy, are a part of our calling as Christians. We often do more this time of year, but our calling extends beyond the Christmas holiday, our calling is a part of our lives every day. I can’t help but think that Mary didn’t just sing

    At the turn of the 18th century, Christmas could be a very dangerous time for ordinary common folk like us. Back in those days, it was customary for bands of young men to go door-to-door, demanding food and drink and in exchange provide a song for the household’s entertainment. If nothing was ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    In Everything - Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,581 views

    A message for the Thanksgiving Holiday aimed at helping those who do not feel thankful.

    October 7, 2007 Dakota Community Church In Everything - Thanksgiving Welcome everyone to this thanksgiving Sunday morning service! How do feel about this holiday? Is it one that seems to flow naturally for you, or do you really have to work to enjoy it? Are you thankful to God for the life you ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Get Out Of The Boat

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 4, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 32,454 views

    We are called to go out into a stormy world in the name of Jesus Christ and in the Service of God the Father. It is a call that we can do. It is a call that we can live. But, in order to live out our call we have to get out of the boat. Once we are ou

    One day a man went out walking in the woods. He really wasn’t paying much attention to what was going on around him or to where he was. He was just walking aimlessly through the forest. As he walked he came to the edge of a sharp cliff. Like I said, he wasn’t paying much attention to where he ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Heaven's Heroes: Abraham Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 27, 2003
    based on 81 ratings
     | 10,040 views

    By faith Abraham obeyed the call of God; by faith Abraham patiently waited for the promise of God.

    THE LIFE OF FAITH IS THE ONLY LIFE THAT PLEASES GOD. “What is faith? It is the confident assurance that what we hope for is going to happen. It is the evidence of things we cannot see” (Hebrews 11:1, NLT). Abraham OBEYED a GOD he had never seen. Abraham PATIENTLY WAITED for a CITY he had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    The Three C's Of Salvation - Part 2 Confession Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 15, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 14,500 views

    Easy believism has permeated our churches. We moved away from talking about three C’s of salvation in an attempt to avoid negativity. True Biblical salvation consists of conviction, confession, and conversion.

    THE THREE C’S OF SALVATION PART 2 - CONFESSION Romans 10:8-13 INTRODUCTION: We have stated that the biblical formula for salvation is conviction plus confession plus conversion equals salvation. Simply put the design of true salvation consists of conviction leading to confession followed by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Leo Launio avatar

    How To Persevere In Prayer

    Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 19, 2003
    based on 187 ratings
     | 20,080 views

    Five points on how to persevere in prayer

    How to Persevere in Prayer October 19, 2003 Introduction: Survey on Prayer: On March 31, 1997, Newsweek magazine published the result of a survey on people’s prayer beliefs and habits. The title of the survey was “Is God Listening?” 87%--of the people believe that God answers prayers. 54%--say ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Larry Thompson avatar

    The Persecuted Church Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Nov 5, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 22,373 views

    This message was preached during a Month of Missions emphasis and illustrates the need for awareness among evangelicals regarding those who are being persecuted for their faith in Christ.

    Jesus, Hope of the Nations “The Persecuted Church” Month of Missions - 2003 Various Scripture Texts – © Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2003) John 15:20 (NIV) “Remember the words I spoke to you: ’No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also. If they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Donkeys Have More Vision Than Preachers? Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 6, 2003
    based on 32 ratings
     | 8,383 views

    We consider vision casting and how easy it is to walk by faith with little vision.

    WHEN DONKEYS HAVE BETTER VISION THAN PREACHERS? VISION BEYOND SIGHT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.  Kyfingers@aol.com I do this in a two part sermon. WHEN DONKEYS HAVE BETTER VISION THAN PREACHERS? Numbers 22:21-34 And Balaam rose up in the morning, and saddled his ass, and went with the princes of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Paying The Price Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 9, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 17,720 views

    This passage is perhaps one of the greatest texts on giving known to preachers... but it is also one of the most difficult, raising questions many of us would just as soon avoid.

    OPEN: Back in 1995 (“Bits & Pieces” pamphlet) I read the following story: Every February on George Washington’s birthday, the late newspaper columnist, Frederick C. Othman, used to visit the West Wing of the Smithsonian Institution, look at a certain statue there among the antique printing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Getting Crowned

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Nov 10, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 19,321 views

    This speaks of getting rewarded in heaven with crowns, doing things in life that matter in the next one, and why we would lay them down at His feet.

    Revelation 4:1-11 – Getting Crowned A man died and went to heaven. He was met at the Pearly Gates by St.Peter who led him down the golden streets. They passed mansion after beautiful mansion until they came to the end of the street where they stopped in front of a shack. The man asked St. Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Guideline #9: Give Generously Of God's Resources Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 12, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,260 views

    A healthy church is a giving church. God is the owner. We are just the stewards.

    SERIES: “GOD-GIVEN GUIDELINES FOR GROWING A GREAT CHURCH” TEXT: 2 CORINTHIANS 9:1-15 TITLE: Guideline #9: “GIVE GENEROUSLY OF GOD’S RESOURCES” (Bulk of material from Bob Russel’s When God Builds A Church and a sermon on this text also by him) INTRODUCTION: A. Ten Reasons Why I Never ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Karl Eckhoff avatar

    Be Opened

    Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Nov 13, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 9,629 views

    It’s God’s intention today that your eyes be open to see your Lord as one who has always been open to you and your needs. It’s His desire that your hearts cling to Him in faith, that they be open to the fire of His Spirit of faith and new living. It’s H

    Pentecost 16 B Mark 7: 31-37 Be Opened! 09/28/03 There’s just something about seeing those words stamped on your paper. It’s great to get an “A” on a paper, a test or some assignment. It’s a confirmation that the hard work paid off, that the time you spent hitting the books wasn’t wasted. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    How Could I Forget You? – A Lord's Supper Sermon Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 25, 2009
    based on 74 ratings
     | 39,251 views

    This is a Lord’s Supper sermon to help us remember three things of Christ. His LIFE. His DEATH. His SACRIFICE.

    How Could I Forget You? – A Lord’s Supper Sermon There are dozens of things in my life that I have forgotten. I would tell you all about them – but then – I just don’t remember them. Some of the things that I don’t remember are all of the address from where ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah Of Expectation Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,814 views

    Since God loves us so much, we can expect that He will answer our prayers.

    A Messiah of Expectation Text: Matt. 7:7-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: When I was a little boy, my Mom worked as a nurse at St. Thomas hospital in Akron. She was the head nurse in the nursery on second shift for 25 years. Of course because she worked second shift she wasn’t able to be there ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist