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  • Val Black avatar

    Dont Go Flying Off The Handle

    Contributed by Val Black on Oct 29, 2005
    based on 49 ratings
     | 21,447 views

    (NOTE: This is not entirely my own sermon. Ive gleaned much from a book of sermons and have added my own thoughts.) Here is a brief description: Based on 2 Kings 6:1-7. A student of Elisha lost a borrowed axehead and was troubled by it. Every B

    DONT GO FLYING OFF THE HANDLE! 2 Kings 6:1-7 And the sons of the prophets said unto Elisha, Behold now, the place where we dwell with thee is too strait for us.2 Let us go, we pray thee, unto Jordan, and take thence every man a beam, and let us make us a place there, where we may dwell. And he ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Rewards Of A Good Steward Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,310 views

    In today’s text we learn that when we return to God with obedient giving, he will return to us with financial blessing.

    Scripture Author John MacArthur wrote that you and I spend 50 percent of our time thinking about money—how to get it, how to spend it, how to save it, and how much of it we need to pay for different things. If we spend that much time thinking about money, it is obviously very important to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    40 Days 3 - Formed For God's Family - Fellowship Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,768 views

    Adapted from welcome to the planet 40 Days of Purpose Series. Sermon #3

    Based on WELCOME TO THE PLANET: WHAT ON EARTH AM I HERE FOR? Part 3: You Were Formed for God’s Family 2/5/04 By Doug Fields Pray : Would you pray with me? Prepare your heart to hear God’s word and maybe how you and I might be a little different as we leave here today. God, would you take my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Fox avatar

    Christmas - Faith And Courage

    Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 11, 2006
     | 2,998 views

    Mary and Joseph lived righteous lives in an unrighteous world. The only thing preventing us from finding favor with God in the same way is our daily choices. Student Ministry PowerPoint format.

    This discussion was originally presented in PowerPoint format to a high school audience. If you have questions or would like the original PowerPoint, feel free to contact me at robert.fox@alltel.com A good deal of the content in this presentation came from the excellent messages by C. Raymond van ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Revive In 2005 Pt 3 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 16, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,862 views

    For the church of Jesus Christ to be revived in 2005 we must get back to the old-fashioned way of attaining revival by praying.

    Revive in 2005 – Part 3 Thesis: For the church of Jesus Christ to be revived in 2005 we must get back to the old-fashioned way of attaining revival by praying. Opening Illustration: From the Quickening Our clip illustrates from history and current day stories the power of revival to transform ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Advice To Graduates And Other Folk

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 10, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 11,946 views

    A motivational sermon to preach at the graduation of Seniors.

    Advice to Graduates and Other Folk Philippians 3:13-14 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Build Strong Relationships Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on May 15, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 17,467 views

    Jesus teaches His followers about building relationships with other humans and with God.

    (adapted from Southeast Christian Church’s series Living a Life of Integrity) SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 7:1-12 TITLE: “BUILD STRONG RELATIONSHIPS” INTRODUCTION: A. Graduates, we’re glad that you’re with us this morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Getting Well & Staying Well Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 23, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,937 views

    The answer to this crippled man’s need is not in the troubled water but faith in the person, Jesus Christ. His struggles and decisions are not unlike our own as we respond to God.

    Getting Well and Staying Well Fortifying the Foundations #12 John 5:1-15 7-13-03 Intro: As we read our text this morning I will touch on a couple of technical matters that are helpful to understand but not necessary to the flow of the message. John 5:1-15 5:1Some time later, This is a somewhat ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Supernatural Encounters

    Contributed by Dillon Burroughs on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 19,257 views

    A biblical discussion of culture’s fascination with the supernatural based on Ephesians 6:12. Original audience was for a medium-sized church congregation.

    Supernatural Encounters Dillon Burroughs Ephesians 6:12 2.5.06 Have you noticed America’s new focus on the supernatural? America’s entertainment choices include… movies such as Underworld, The Sixth Sense, The Exorcism of Emily Rose, television programs like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Ghost ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    "Saints And Outlaws" Romans Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 3, 2007
     | 3,220 views

    Paul says we are either saints or outlaws in the Kingdom of God and it depends on if we have repentant hearts, if we are doers of the Word or just hearers, and whether we have kept our covenant relationship with the Lord Jesus or if we have broken the cov

    “Saints and Outlaws” Romans pt. 4 Opening Illustration: Movie from a week at New Life which shows clips from the Baptismal Service to the Men’s Retreat. Thesis: Paul says we are either saints or outlaws in the Kingdom of God and it depends on if we have repentant hearts, if we are doers of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Good People Do Nothing

    Contributed by Edward Nutter on Apr 22, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,470 views

    When good people do nothing, and just what should they be doing anyway...

    One Sunday morning, everyone in one bright, beautiful, tiny town got up early and went to the local church. Before the services started, the townspeople were sitting in their pews and talking about their lives, their families, etc. Suddenly, Satan appeared at the front of the church. Everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    There Must Be Factions Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 4, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,665 views

    Worship at the Lord’s Table may either be focused on Christ, or on the individual participating. Paul cautions against trivializing the Lord’s Table to suit oneself.

    1 CORINTHIANS 11:17-20 THERE MUST BE FACTIONS “In the following instructions I do not commend you, because when you come together it is not for the better but for the worse. For, in the first place, when you come together as a church, I hear that there are divisions among you. And I believe it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Wise People Build Wealth Series

    Contributed by Wayne Cordeiro on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 25,713 views

    Wealth is not just the accumulation of money. That would be the wrong target. Wealth is not solely money. In fact, this is not a message of how to achieve your financial dreams. This is a message about how to live right.

    Raised Poor A lot of our perception about wealth and riches comes from the way we were raised. If you were raised in poor conditions, you have a very different view of wealth and what it means than someone who was affluent. Building wealth was always a mystery to me! I grew up in the poorer part ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Hal Seed avatar

    What Matters To God Series

    Contributed by Hal Seed on Jul 27, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 30,203 views

    Sermon’s purpose is to motivate people to pray, "God, give me your heart for lost people."

    [This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Little Things Mattere

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Apr 21, 2009
     | 3,325 views

    Human Obstacles to God

    story begin with Naaman, commander of the army of the king, a great man in high favor with his master. The narrator paints a very big picture. This is an important man, a four-star general, head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, decorated for military victories, in favor with the king, one of the inner ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist