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  • Bishop Johnathan Hester avatar

    This One Has Divine Power

    Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on May 23, 2009
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     | 5,385 views

    But we do know that it is the world’s most famous wedding. It occurred in late February of the year A.D. 27, and to this day it has never been surpassed.

    This One Has Divine Power We do not know the bride’s name. We do not know the groom’s name. We do not know if they were high school sweethearts or if it was love at first sight. We do not know how long they dated or how he popped the ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Renovation: It Takes Change Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Jun 8, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,904 views

    A 5 week series on the book of Philippians that parallels a renovation project in the church. This message deals with the kind of change that has to happen for us to be revived.

    Renovations: Making it New Again Pt 4 – It Takes Change Philippians 3:1-16 We started last week talking about renovations. The definition of the word is simple: 1. To restore to an earlier condition, as by repairing or remodeling. 2. To impart new vigor; to revive. In Chapter 1 we looked at the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Discomfort Of The Christian Life

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,014 views

    What sort of commitment to Christ do WE have?

    Sermon: The Discomfort of the Christian Life There are really only two types of people who profess to follow Christ 1. The FRINGE BENEFIT FOLLOWERS 2. The FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS 1. FRINGE BENEFITS: We are all acquainted with the term “fringe benefits.” It usually refers to the benefits or ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Beast

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 25, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,364 views

    Who are the beast in the book of Daniel

    Great Sea-The term “Great Sea” is applied to the Mediterranean in scripture. Numbers 34:6-7-As for the western border, you shall have the Great Sea for a border; this shall be your western border. And this shall be your northern border: From the Great Sea you shall mark out your border line to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    A Good Soldier Of Christ Jesus

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 6, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 36,390 views

    For all the days ahead, let us purpose to be good soldiers of Christ Jesus.

    A GOOD SOLDIER OF CHRIST JESUS “Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.” 2 Timothy 2:3 (NIV) I. EVERY SOLDIER OF CHRIST JESUS IS A VOLUNTEER: There are no draftees in the army ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Finley avatar

    A Five Fold Plan For Handling Your Problems Series

    Contributed by Larry Finley on Aug 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,832 views

    Starting wrong they ended right.

    A FIVE FOLD PLAN FOR DEALING WITH YOUR PROBLEMS 8/5/09 Esther 4:1-17 1. Most often problems & crises ignored a. Deal with the symptoms or worse “what ifs” b. Go unsolved or their lessons lost – repeat!! c. Dr. Seuss Poem – Did I ever tell you about the young Zoad? Who came to a sign at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Lewis avatar

    Walking With Christ

    Contributed by Brian Lewis on Sep 25, 2008
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    Sermon over faith and beliefs.

    Walking with Christ-What kind of faith do you have? Good Morning-thank congregation I need to ask everyone an import question. How many of you have had at least one cup of coffee this morning? Ladies I’m going to let you in on an important secret which most pastors won’t tell you, the Bible tells ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Think Like A Leader

    Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,356 views

    Getting Leaders to take time to think

    Think Like A Leader & Lead Like A Thinker 2 Cor. 10:3-6; Rom. 12:1-2; Prov. 21:5 (Exploring The Power Of Creative Thinking) Man is a spirit; he has a soul and lives in a physical body - 1 Thess. 5:23. Man’s successful existence on earth is tied to creative thinking. Hence, he became a living soul ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Communication In Marriage

    Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,645 views

    Understanding and Improving Communication in Marriage

    COMMUNICATION DR. DAVID IBELEME  Relationship is the position you hold in respect of another or to someone else.  The major problem in marriage is disrespect for one another, however, this primarily or mainly manifests in the form of breakdown in communication.  One can ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The World Needs The Light

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008
     | 5,654 views

    Candlelight service message about spreading the light of Christ.

    The World Needs the Light Matthew 5:14-16 Christmas Candlelight Service December 23, 2007 Introduction The passage I’d like to use for my message tonight is one you’ve heard me address before, but it took on a bit of a new significance to me today. Matthew 5:14 14 "You are the light of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Palm Sunday - All The Way

    Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Feb 22, 2008
    based on 75 ratings
     | 12,083 views

    Everybody that first Palm Sunday misunderstood what was going on. Will we see the real Jesus or go along with the crowd & see Jesus like the latest political hero?

    Palm Sunday - All the way John 12: 12 - 19 Obviously when you made your way here today you knew that we would be thinking about Palm Sunday, so it is no surprise that our reading retells the story of that amazing day. I chose to focus though on John’s story because of the text we have today ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Don Baggett avatar

    Church And State

    Contributed by Don Baggett on Feb 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,152 views

    Should there be anything said about politics from the pulpit? I submit that there is a point where church and state come together...

    I am not a politician and have not been called to be a politician. I’m glad that some people do feel a calling to take on those responsibilities, but I’m also glad that it’s not me. I am, however, a preacher of the gospel of Jesus Christ and have a strong calling on my life to preach that gospel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Carroll avatar

    3 Christmas Gifts

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 12, 2008
     | 4,022 views

    WHAT CHRISTMAS GIVES US

    3 Christmas Gifts Matt 2:1-23 1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. 3 When ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The King And The Kid Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010
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     | 5,042 views

    A sermon addressing the balance between child-like faith and maturity in Christ.

    INTRO: Kid = innocence -- faith -- dreams -- hope King = Authority -- dominion - conquer - If the Kid in us is wounded - It will greatly hinder the King in us - Thus, not establishing our Kingdom -- Rule -- Destiny - But Psalms 147:3 says -- that God heals the broken hearted and binds up ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Part 12 - Matthew 8:18-22 - How Can Jesus Be So Callous? Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 4, 2010
    based on 16 ratings
     | 13,965 views

    So how does our loving saviour and Lord get away with saying "Forget about burying your father. Just follow Me now!" How unsympathetic! How insensitive! Give the man a break. Let him bury his own father! What is going on here?

    Part 12 - Matthew 8:18-22 - HOW CAN JESUS BE SO CALLOUS? My Dad died of cancer in a nursing home. He was in a partial coma when I visited him before that day came. We had come down from Queensland to Wagga Wagga, his birthplace. I was wondering where he was in terms of his relationship with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational