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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Hearts Ablaze For Serving Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 10,379 views

    Thesis: We need to have hearts that are ablaze and that burn with the passion for serving God and serving each other. Only then will we find fulfillment and happiness in life! Only then will we make a difference for all eternity.

    Hearts Ablaze for Serving? Thesis: We need to have hearts that are ablaze and that burn with the passion for serving God and serving each other. Only then will we find fulfillment and happiness in life! Only then will we make a difference for all eternity. Illustration: While I was helping to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Experiencing God's Love Series

    Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,859 views

    Malachi #1

    Experiencing God’s Love Malachi 1:1-5 A man was having a hard time getting out of bed one Sunday morning. “Get up. It’s time to get ready for church!” He just grumbled and replied grumpily, “I don’t want to go to church today. Those people at church don’t like me. I don’t want to go.” She ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In Search Of Authentic Faith Series

    Contributed by Josh Reich on May 12, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,239 views

    How do you know if faith is real? Is it possible to have a faith that is fake? How do you know the difference? Where do works fit with faith? Are they extra, needed for salvation?

    This weekend was a cool weekend in the life of our church. On Friday, the women’s ministry had a come n go dessert, and even though I wasn’t there, I heard it was a good time. Then on Saturday morning, we had a church and neighborhood clean-up. It was a great time to clean up our church, as well ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Looking At Marriage Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jun 4, 2007
     | 3,646 views

    Looking at Marriage. Part 2 in series Relationships That Work. The three places we look to build a balanced, healthy marriage.

    Looking at Marriage Relationships that Work, part 2 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers May 27, 2007 Recording artist Roberta Flack once said, Getting married is easy. Staying married is more difficult. Staying happily married for a lifetime should rank among the fine arts. Sydney Harris ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Growth Unto Harvest Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 15, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,341 views

    We can’t be satisfied with being saved and not see any fruit from God’s work in our lives.

    February 13, 2004 Morning Worship Text: Mark 4:21-29 Subject: Part 2 in the Harvest series. Title: Growth Unto Harvest I believe that we are quickly coming to the end of the age. The Bible clearly states things that will accompany that end. One of the things that I personally believe about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Expert Witnesses For Christ

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 31, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,268 views

    In a court of law, an expert witness is one who is recognized by others in their field as an expert. According to the law this expert is able to appear before a court of law and is able to justify his or her professional opinion under cross-examination.

    Turn Your Bibles to Matthew 4:18-20 Title: Expert Witnesses for Christ Theme: Telling People about Jesus Christ: Introduction: In a court of law, an expert witness is one who is recognized by others in their field as an expert. According to the law this expert is able to appear before a court ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Revelation Of Revival In The Valley Of Dry Bones Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 13, 2005
    based on 40 ratings
     | 39,486 views

    God’s Spirit can revive the deadest of souls

    SERIES: “EXCERPTS FROM EZEKIEL” TEXT: EZEKIEL 37:1-14 TITLE: “A REVELATION OF REVIVAL IN THE VALLEY OF DRY BONES” INTRODUCTION: A. There was once an explorer who was deep in the Amazon jungle. He became lost in the thick foliage and stopped to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    True Friends: David & Jonathan Series

    Contributed by Keith Manry on May 25, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 72,919 views

    Part 5 of a series entitled "Insights from the Life of David"

    Why is it such a compliment to tell a woman she looks like a breath of spring, but not to tell her she looks like the end of hard winter? Isn’t it the same thing? Why does it please a woman to say time stands still when you look into her face, but not to say her face would stop a clock? Why do ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How To Increase In Your Integrity Series

    Contributed by Grant Macdonald on May 12, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 23,919 views

    Our integrity demands that we have to be careful about making and keeping promises.

    “How to Increase in Your Integrity” James 5:12 (03.02.2003) Have you ever lied? For those of you who might not be quite so sure, let me remind you of Miriam-Webster’s definition of a lie. To lie is either “to make an untrue statement with intent to deceive”; or “to create a false or misleading ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Knowable God Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003
    based on 96 ratings
     | 25,247 views

    The Bible teaches that God can be known. That’s astonishing, isn’t it? The God of the Universe has chosen to reveal Himself to us. He longs for us to know Him more fully, more accurately and more personally.

    Our Knowable God I want to begin this morning by giving you a couple pop quizzes. This first one is pretty easy. 1. How long did the Hundred Year War last? 116 years. 2. Which country makes Panama hats? Ecuador 3. What is a camel’s hair brush made of? Squirrel fur. 4. What color is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Journey Of Life

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 19, 2002
    based on 95 ratings
     | 13,104 views

    Certain things either help or hinder our spiritual journey through life.

    The Journey of Life Heb. 12:1-3 INTRO.- ILL.- Two preachers were having lunch at a farm during a certain anniversary celebration. The farmer’s wife had fried several chickens and told her family they could have what was left after everyone had gone home. But it was not to be. Those hungry ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Blueprint For The Battle Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 81 ratings
     | 21,969 views

    This two part message from the series Lessons in Leadership examines how the Christian is to deal with the attacks from outside the Body of Christ.

    LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP – PART SIX “BLUEPRINT FOR THE BATTLES” 1 OF 2 NEHEMIAH 4:1-6 ● ©Larry L. Thompson (2003) “When Sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the wall, he became angry and was greatly incensed. He ridiculed the Jews, [2] and in the presence of his associates and the army ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holy Hunger

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jan 19, 2009
    based on 20 ratings
     | 13,679 views

    This message stresses the need for a holy hunger for God. Far too many Christians and churches have lost much of their appetite to know God more deeply, and serve Him more faithfully.

    Holy Hunger Text: Ps.107: 9 Intro: Webster defines hunger as, “A strong desire; craving.” This strong desire and craving is usually thought of in the context of food. But actually, a person can experience a hunger for almost anything. The world in which we live is literally full of hungry ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    The Cost Of Following Jesus

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 9, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,766 views

    There is a cost to be paid for everything we do in life, even in our spiritual lives. We explore this concept using King Jehoshaphat and his decision to turn the battle over to God and let God fight it for him.

    Last week, we spoke about our having problems and how those problems will undermine our walk with Christ if we let them. I reminded you of just how important it is to stay on top of the storms in your life, and that you can only do that by fully relying, not on yourself, but on Jesus Christ to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Church Appreciation Sermon

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 28, 2015
    based on 14 ratings
     | 55,266 views

    We hear a lot in October about "Pastor Appreciation Month". This is a sermon that expresses love and appreciation from the pastor to the church.

    (This sermon contains much information that is specific to my congregation. I shared it because there seems to be very few resources on this subject. And there may be some pastor out there who is looking for a way to show his love, gratitude and appreciation to his flock. It is my prayer that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist