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  • Norris Harris I avatar

    Waiting To Exhale

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Apr 16, 2003
    based on 155 ratings
     | 31,045 views

    This message deals with the Seventh and Final Saying of the Savior from the Cross of Calvary. Preached during City-Wide Celebration of Passion Week in Lubbock, Texas.

    Gracious God our Father: I ask in Jesus’ Name that You order my steps in Your Word; that You temper my temperament as I teach the Text; and that You pace my passion as I pull and project powerful principles from the Preaching Passage. So let it be done. So let it be done. I do recognize these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Many More Signs Do You Need?

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 17, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,350 views

    Jesus made it clear that the Bible contains more information than anyone could ever need to recognize Him and be saved.

    Introduction "Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee. But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas: for as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Secret Of True Happiness

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Apr 20, 2003
    based on 168 ratings
     | 34,005 views

    The psalmist uses the contrasting illustrations of a tree and chaff to share the Secret of True Happiness, telling us what it is, where it’s to be found and why we need it.

    THE SECRET OF TRUE HAPPINESS If the mythical man or woman in the street was asked what he or she longed for most, I expect the answer, in many cases, would be “happiness”. Jesus had something to say about this in His great Sermon on the Mount when He said: “happy”: "Blessed are ... the poor in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let Him Save Himself (Whose Line Is It?) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 20, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 9,613 views

    The Chief Preists and Teachers of the Law challenged Jesus to save Himself, come down off the cross... then they’d believe in Him. Why didn’t He do that?

    OPEN: April 15th was just this past week, and I ran across this bit of information about the IRS that I wanted to share with you this morning. According to the "Newhouse News Service:" Over the past 193 years, the federal government has received approximately $4 million in unsolicited funds from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Face In The Crowd.

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 21, 2003
    based on 72 ratings
     | 8,648 views

    This message asks; Who would you have been on that first Easter?

    Now they call it the via da la Rosa, the way of sorrows, then it was just another street. And as Christ made his way up the crudely paved streets to Golgotha the crowd pushed and shoved to get a glimpse of the one who was called king of the Jews. The way was packed as Jews from all over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Blessed Hunger Pangs

    Contributed by Rob Woodrum on Apr 22, 2003
    based on 175 ratings
     | 15,299 views

    Being hungry and thirsty for righteousness isn’t about fufilling obligations, it’s about an ardent desire to be right with God.

    MATTHEW 5:6 "Blessed Hunger-Pangs" (This message begins with an opening video "The Fast" from Highway Video’s Classics collection. www.highwayvideo.com) Being hungry is never pleasant. In fact, hunger can inspire bizarre behavior in us as humans. When we’re hungry, we sometimes do foolish ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dead Sticks Make A Good Fire

    Contributed by James May on Apr 27, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 8,045 views

    We must remain connected to the Living Branch if we are not to become "dead sticks" only fit for building a bigger fire.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "You'd Better Watch Your Mouth!"

    Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Aug 11, 2003
    based on 176 ratings
     | 65,971 views

    Our words bring death or life. Therefore, it behooves us to "Watch Our Mouths." Sermon inspired by one listed on Sermon Central by Rev. Timothy Proctor titled: "Somebody Ought to Say Something" Some of this manuscript has been borrowed from his text.

    The book of proverbs is a Christian library and drug store all rolled into one. It’s a book of wisdom, as well as a book of remedy. There is something in this book to instruct or heal anyone who suffers any type of spiritual malady. God here – through Solomon – has condescended (or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sensation Chasers Or Jesus Chasers

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Aug 25, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,175 views

    Jesus’ congregation drops from 5000 to 13 in one day because he wants followers who are Jesus Chasers, not Sensation Chasers

    John 6:52-70 – Sensation Chasers or Jesus Chasers Let’s say for a moment you are responsible for hiring and firing your church pastor • The church is doing great. You have more than 5000 people attending • The senior pastor is a great guy, people like him, he’s a captivating speaker, and has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Living An Exchanged Life

    Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Aug 26, 2003
    based on 107 ratings
     | 33,536 views

    The secret to living a truly supernatural life.

    Living an Exchanged Life Isaiah 40:27-31 Let me begin this morning by getting you involved. I want to ask a question & would then like for serveral to respond verbally: Since becoming a Christain what command, principle or verse have you found most difficult to consistenly live out & ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    A Spirit Filled Church

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Sep 1, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 31,184 views

    The NT Church was filled with the Holy Spirit and had evidence to prove it. Do we have eveidence of the Holy Spirit in our churches today?

    Are We A Spirit Filled Church? Text: Acts 2:1-4, 41, 46-47 Introduction: The Wesleyan Church is considered a holiness denomination. We are not alone; there are several other denominations that are also considered holiness denominations as well. As a holiness denomination there are certain ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Robinson Crusoe's Text

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 13, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,204 views

    Sermon on prayer

    ROBINSON CRUSOE’S TEXT PSALM 50:15 I want to begin today by reading to you some excerpts from Daniel DeFoes book’s Robinson Crusoe. If some people knew that the book Robinson Crusoe actually contained the gospel they might seek to have it removed from the shelve. What we see in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    You Were Made For A Mission Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 13, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 10,466 views

    One in a series on Rick Warren’s Purpose-Driven Life book. Our mission is to drive with others toward a destination. But between invitation and destination there is hesitation, born of diversion, dissension, and dissipation.

    People who are on a mission move; people who are on a mission let nothing stop them. They are not distracted by side issues, they focus all their energies on getting their mission accomplished. People who are on a mission do whatever it takes to get to their goal. But people who are not on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bold Ways To Give Yourself To God

    Contributed by John Baggett on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,457 views

    Bold Ways that believers can give themselves to God’s Kingdom and to the church. As A Leader, Follower, Mover & Shaker, and Loving Boldly

    BOLD WAYS TO GIVE YOURSELF Turn to Nehemiah 2 What comes to your mind when you think about boldness. One story is told of a very bold woman. An elderly lady was well-known in the community for her faith and for her boldness in talking about it. She would stand on her front porch and shout ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gregg Bitter avatar

    Follow God's Plan For Holding Marriage Together

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Sep 17, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,763 views

    A look at the different roles that God gave the wife and the husband and how he empowers each to carry them out as they look to Jesus, their Savior from sin.

    Follow God’s Plan for Holding Marriage Together Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Word of Truth through which the Holy Spirit guides us is Ephesians 5:21-31 [And keep being filled with the Spirit] as you submit yourselves to one another in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran