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  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    We Need To Forgive Moore

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 4, 2013
     | 2,523 views

    Two stories about two different guys, who needed forgiveness.

    Ben Wilson was rated the nation’s best in class in 1984. And just days before he was to begin his senior season, he got into a beef with two 16-year-old gang members, Billy Moore and Omar Dixon. Moore pulled a .22-caliber pistol out of his waistband and shot 17-year-old Wilson twice. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Devil Is In The Details Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 23, 2013
     | 6,826 views

    How should we view the person of Judas and what he did.

    The Devil is in the Details John 13:18-30 Introduction There has been a great attempt in recent times to redeem the character of Judas. In “The Passover Plot”, the recent writings of Dan Brown, and others, modern man have tried to present Judas in a different light. Some would say that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Debt Trap Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 12, 2012
     | 4,423 views

    All of us at one time or another have taken on excessive, unnecessary debt. As a result we are caught in a trap that is very difficult to escape. This message shows us a way out.

    “Escaping the Debt Trap” 1st Timothy 6:6-10 This morning I want to begin with a question…in fact several questions. First of all where do you go when you need financial advice? Who do you talk to when your finances are in trouble? The 3rd question I want you to answer by a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Escaping The Debt Trap Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 6, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,865 views

    Did you know…  The average family in America carries 9312.00 in credit card debt.  17% of families in America do not have enough money to be able to go just 7 days without a paycheck.  6 out of 10 people will retire with less

    “Escaping the Debt Trap” 1st Timothy 6:6-10 This morning I want to begin with a question…in fact several questions. First of all where do you go when you need financial advice? Who do you talk to when your finances are in trouble? The 3rd question I want you to answer by a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Feola avatar

    Fruit Of The Spirit, Longsuffering & Gentleness Series

    Contributed by Tom Feola on Sep 18, 2012
     | 8,524 views

    This is part 3 of the fruit of the Spirit, This is on Longsuffering & Gentleness

    Fruit of the Spirit Longsuffering & Gentleness Galatians 5:22-23 (KJV) 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. Mark 4:20 (NKJV) But these are the ones sown on good ground, those who hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bobby Daniel avatar

    Finding Room For The Savior Series

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Dec 20, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 12,325 views

    1st sermon from my Christmas series where i look at Christmas from point of view of Biblical characters, an attempt at a topical sermon.

    Finding Room for the Savior Christmas through their Eyes Luke 2:1-7 Introduction Ask: Has anyone ever been to a children’s Christmas program? Back when I was in elementary school it was still OK for schools to have Christmas programs and actually call them Christmas programs. On top of that, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Me? ... A Sheep!

    Contributed by Matthew Mobley on Mar 28, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,573 views

    A perspective on Psalm 23 aided by a real-life shepherd.

    Me? ... A Sheep! Psalm 23 April 29, 2007 Pastor Ben Patterson of Santa Monica, California shares the following story about his 5-year old niece, Olivia, who along with her best friend Claire were participating in a Christmas nativity play at school. Claire was playing Mary and Olivia was an ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Chip Monck avatar

    Two Words To Count On

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Apr 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,163 views

    This message explores the promise of the Holy Spirit to bring power and a witness to our lives.

    Any “Wheel of Fortune” fans here today? “Wheel of Fortune” is very different than when I was, well, let’s just say younger. How many of you remember that when a person used to win a puzzle, they would go shopping? Remember that? They don’t do that anymore. And now they have some different ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Unity

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 28, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 17,724 views

    A sermon for the 7th Sunday of Easter

    7th Sunday of Easter John 17:1-11 Unity 1* ¶ When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven and said, "Father, the hour has come; glorify thy Son that the Son may glorify thee, 2* since thou hast given him power over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom thou hast ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Heal Me

    Contributed by Bishop Daryl Townes on Nov 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,658 views

    A SERMON OF INNER AND PHYSICAL HEALING

    John 5:1-9 (King James Version) 1After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. 3In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Like A Good Neighbor

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 2, 2008
     | 7,785 views

    Based on the story of the Good Samaritan, this message prepared this congregation for a community event.

    (90% of my messages have an accompanying Powerpoint presentation already designed…to receive one jwatts@hueytownbaptist.com) LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR Luke 10:25-37 * (SING) “And like a good neighbor…who is there?” Most of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    What Is Christian Freedom?

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,403 views

    The word freedom normall does not mean free...What about Christian freedom?

    What is Christian freedom? Romans 6:15-18 As Americans we claim to live in a “free country. We hear about freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of religion. We claim to believe that we are free to do whatever we want as long as we don’t break any laws, pay our taxes and don’t hurt ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Mark Nichols avatar

    How To Win A Family Fight Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Aug 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,162 views

    When you fight, you can always win!

    TEXT: Ephesians 4:25-27; 29-32 TITLE: How to win a family fight! SERIES: Home Health Care TOPIC: Family arguments OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, July 27, 2008 PROP.: Winning a family fight means that you fight according to the rules! INTRODUCTION: Today, we close out our series ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Sickology - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on May 14, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,111 views

    Psychologists study the human mind. Biologists study life. Sociologists study society and social behavior. Jesus must have been a Sickoligist. Everywhere he went he was constantly surrounded and followed by sick people. Blind folks, mute folks, lame folks

    Sickology Part 2 An Ophthalmologists deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. An Oncologist is a physician that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. An anthropologist studies humans and their ancestors. There are hundreds of physicians and scientists in these ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Keeps Hanging Around

    Contributed by Kl Burrus on May 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,573 views

    Jesus is hanging around to let us know that he loves us just the same. If you go on in Jesus name, if you go on according to his word, you will never walk alone.

    1 Corinthians 15:5-8 / Jesus Keeps Hanging Around 5And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve: 6After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep. 7After that, he was seen of James; then of all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist