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  • Don Schultz avatar

    Big Faith For Big Problems

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Aug 17, 2011
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    We can have hope as we face challenges because Jesus is with us.

    Big Faith when you have Big Problems Matthew 14:13 When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns. 14 When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick. 15 ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Thinking Is Hard Series

    Contributed by Don Emmitte on May 13, 2014
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     | 9,874 views

    When thinking of the past and the future, we often lose sight of the present. That robs us of present joy. Never let past failures or future fear rob you of present joy.

    Thinking Is Hard Philippians 3:12-16 2014 Baccalaureate Sermon by Don Emmitte, Grace Restoration Ministries I have been privileged to speak at many baccalaureates through the years. Since I have three sons, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Harm In Same Sex Marriage Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 16, 2015
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    What's the harm in same sex marriage? (Material adapted from various sources and Marriage: What is it, why it matters, and the consequences of redefining it by Ryan T. Anderson)

    HoHum: Henry Rollins- “Don't hide behind the Constitution or the Bible. If you're against gay marriage, just be honest, put a scarlet 'H' on your shirt, and say, 'I am a homophobe!” WBTU: Many are saying that we are losing the fight over marriage in this country. A majority of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dealing With The Fear Of Being Popular Series

    Contributed by Paul Foster on Dec 26, 2014
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     | 6,431 views

    Part of a sermon series on Galatians

    Introduction The story so far: There has been a big argument brewing in the churches of Galatia about what the content of the Gospel is and whether or not Paul is teaching the right version. Some former Jews who have become Christians are saying he has it wrong and he is not teaching what Peter, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Table And Spiritual Growth

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 2, 2011
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    Christ is really present at the Table, and this Real Presence infuses us with his power, so that we may become what he calls us to be.

    First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas June 5, 2011 THE TABLE AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH Isaac Butterworth John 6:53-59 (NIV) 53 Jesus said to them, “I tell you the truth, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. 54 Whoever eats my flesh ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Look At The Sympton: Can Others See Your Passion?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 12, 2014
     | 3,425 views

    Can others see your passion? As a candle burns for the light, so must we. Can lukewarm become the norm?

    LOOK AT THE SYMPTONS? IS YOUR PASSION SHOWING? ARE WE SEARCHING FOR A PASTTIME? OR A GREAT PASSION? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com INTRODUCTION: Why are many talking about a young boy named TIM TEBOW? Tim has a great passion... I. CAN WE HEAR THE CRY OF THE WORLD? DOES THE CRY OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Deal With Difficult People

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 7, 2012
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    Practical, but practically unknown Biblical helps for this that most people won’t be willing to practice even once they are aware...but truly mature Christians will!

    How to Deal with Difficult People Romans 12:14-21 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/120807pm.mp3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Spurgeon ministered in London in the 1800s, and as a young preacher he learned that you cannot argue w/ a person who will not argue back. One time he learned that a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Thanks For Everything

    Contributed by Peter Sapp on Aug 8, 2013
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     | 4,870 views

    In the story of the prodigal son, the older son completely missed seeing all of his own blessings because of his clouded vision towards his brother.

    Luke 15:25-32 Pray I'm guessing that you've probably heard this story that Jesus is telling to the Pharisees of the day. We picked up at the very end of it, and only read that part because most of the time after hearing the whole story people start to nod off at this part and really miss the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Joyride - Pt. 2 - Jesus' Ped Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 13, 2013
     | 7,292 views

    We have the right to pursue happiness. However, we soon discover that happiness is fleeting. Joy is better, but how do you find, obtain and keep it?

    Joyride - Pt. 2 – Jesus' P.E.D. I. Introduction Life is up and down. Loops, turns, cliff like drops. Our life often feels much like one of those white knuckle, scream your lungs out, lose your lunch type of amusement rides! It is into that type of experience that Jesus came onto the scene ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pigs Or People, Swine Or Souls

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 13, 2013
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     | 8,106 views

    After healing the demoniac, Jesus sent the demons into the pigs who ran into the sea and drown. Those who watched seem more concerned about the pigs than about the healing of this man. A microcosm of today????

    PIGS OR PEOPLE; SWINE OR SOULS Jerry Watts Mark 5:6-20 * Chapter 5 is very interesting. It contains 43 verses with 2 major stories. Each of these stories, as we’ll come to see, has a ‘story in a story’. It is the kind of narrative which escapes the casual or superficial reader. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Rejoice For The Lord Is Magnified

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2015
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     | 4,064 views

    To show that the LORD is magnified and gets pleasure from it when His servants prospers.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you rejoice? Yes. It magnified the LORD. Psalms 35:27 II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD is magnified and gets pleasure from it when His servants prospers. IV. TEXT: Psalms 35:27 Let those who favor my righteous cause and have pleasure in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Love And Marriage

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 25, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,219 views

    Exposition of 1 Corinthians 7:1-6 regarding sex and marriage and celibacy

    Text: 1 Corinthians 7:1-6, Title: Love and Marriage, Date/Place: NRBC, 10.24.10, AM A. Opening illustration: The Worship leader of First Church Big was having a problem. He never had a problem of putting together a worship service together to match the Pastor’s sermon but this Sunday he had met his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Jesus The Sneaky Savior Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 3, 2012
     | 5,185 views

    The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the most important even in human history. Coming down from that global perspective, what does the resurrection mean to me? That's the question we'll talk about as we conclude our study in Mark's gospel.

    Don’t you like delivering good news? Like: “you got the job!” or “Yes, I’ll marry you” or “It’s a girl!” Here in Mark 16 we get the best news of all—the best news ever delivered to mankind. Though Jesus our ultimate action hero died, He ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Stuff I've Learned

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Oct 19, 2013
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     | 8,176 views

    Life teaches you a lot of things. I got this material from Chuck Swindoll and passed it on to my church. Many thanks to Brother Chuck for this sermon. I hope it will be a blessing to you if you've never read it.

    2 TIM. 3:14 “STUFF I’VE LEARNED” A) Before I share these with you, I want to help you smile a little! * Somebody sent me a cute article from some newspaper ... A class of fifth graders had submitted the things they had learned in life ... Here is a sampling from their gems of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    The Most "Irrefutable" Argument Christians Face In The Homosexual Debate

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 19, 2013
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     | 5,007 views

    One of the most powerful arguments in the homosexual marriage debate is “I didn’t choose my sexuality – it came naturally to me.” This message addresses that argument.

    - Let’s up front acknowledge a couple of things: a. Gay marriage is here to stay in America for the foreseeable future. That’s just a political reality. b. Christians who claim homosexuality is wrong are going to be in the minority for the foreseeable future. - I think it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist