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  • W. Alderman avatar

    The Art Of Encouragement

    Contributed by W. Alderman on May 27, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,397 views

    This is a sermon that shows how Barnabas was an encourager and how we also can be encouragers...

    THE ART OF ENCOURAGEMENT TEXT: Acts 11:19-26 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: I certainly hope that I am not in error when I call encouragement an art. If this be so, then perhaps the one who encourages is an artist. If his encouragement was a painting, it would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Established In Righteousness

    Contributed by Joe Overholt on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,845 views

    This message is to reveal to each member of the Body of Christ concerning his/her right position with God, through our Lord Jesus Christ.

    Established in Righteousness ! Foundational Text: Isaiah 54:14 In righteousness shalt thou be established: thou shalt be far from oppression; for thou shalt not fear: and from terror; for it shall not come near thee. We want to pursue teaching on our good position of righteousness. So we want ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Knowing God Series

    Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 14, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,717 views

    Getting our relationship with God right will mean the rest of our life becomes right

    This whole passage is an exhortation - an encouragement that builds to the following verse in Philippians 4:1: "Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved." Today I want to also encourage us - yes, to produce an emotional effect on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Extravagant Love Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,015 views

    This story is often referred to as the story of the prodigal son, but I would like to introduce it to you as the story of the prodigal father, that reveals to us the extravagant love of God.

    EXTRAVAGANT LOVE INTRO TO TOPIC: A certain medieval monk announced he would be preaching next Sunday evening on "The Love of God." As the shadows fell and the light ceased to come in through the cathedral windows, the congregation gathered. In the darkness of the altar, the monk lighted a candle ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Joseph; An Undying Faith Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,364 views

    Series through the Eleventh chapter of Hebrews. Joseph never lost faith in the promises of God. He believed God and followed Him no matter the circumstances and no matter what the personal cost was to him. He truly had an undying faith.

    Letting Your Faith do the Walking Part IX Joseph’s Faith; An Undying Faith Pm service August 10th 2008 Hebrews 11:22 Introduction We have come to part nine in our series “letting your faith do the walking”, and we are walking through the eleventh chapter of the book of Hebrews. Tonight we will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Temptation 2

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Aug 13, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,607 views

    The second part of a message on overcoming temptation. This message deals with how the Holy Spirit helps us to overcome temptation.

    Overcoming Temptation 2 “How the Holy Spirit Helps us Overcome” by Pastor Donny Granberry Last Sunday night we studied: • How to cope with temptation • That Victory over temptation is possible • The sources of temptation o Our own carnal nature o The world o Evil Spirits • The Battlefield of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Shipwrecked But Not Destroyed

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 22, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 25,738 views

    successfully standing in a storm is the ability to realize that God has everything under control. (1)Keep your eyes on god (2) Refuse to blame God (3)Focus on the eternal.

    Shipwrecked but not destroyed Acts 27:27-44 We listen to what happen to Paul and all of us at one time in our lives understand what he went through. Some may be sitting here right now , and they are saying to themselves- pastor, you don’t get it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Job Humbles Himself Before God - Job Chapter Fourty Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 22, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 12,405 views

    A study into Job chapter fourty.

    Job 40 could be outlined: Job Humbles Himself Before God (Job 40:1-5) The Lord Reasons With Job (Job 40:6-14) God’s Creative Wisdom Shown In The Behemoth (Job 40:15-24) God continues to speak to Job. He asks Job one more question at this point – Job will respond with a short answer at this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    From Frustration To Fullness

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Mar 31, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,278 views

    Discover how Jesus can change frustration into fullness.

    To introduce this sermon I showed a video clip of a man punching his fist through a bath room mirror in frustration. I asked, have you felt like punching any mirrors lately? There is much frustration in our society today. People feel like punching mirrors. Consider some of the things causing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is My Neighbor? Series

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 12, 2007
     | 7,630 views

    Your neighbor is anyone God puts in your path who has a need.

    Who Is My Neighbor? Luke 10:25-37 OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Have someone come to the baptistry before the sermon begins and lie down. The person stays there until near the end of the sermon. At the end of the sermon, I go over and ask if he is ok. I describe the fact that many times we don’t notice ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Baker avatar

    Resolutions

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Dec 31, 2007
     | 4,268 views

    Somehow, each year many of us start out on the right track, but loose our resolve and end up not keeping a single resolution we made. Am I the only one this applies to?

    2 Timothy 3:14,16-17: But as for you, continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them,… All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rick Brown avatar

    Praise Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rick Brown on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,406 views

    First in 4 part series on prayer acrostic P.R.A.Y. PRAISE ALLOWS US TO SEE THE END OF THE JOURNEY WE HAVE BEGUN IN PRAYER.

    PRAISE PRAYER 1 PETER 2:9-10 INTRO: P.R.A.Y. ACROSTIC ON BACK OF NOTES. BETWEEN NOW AND PRAYER REVIVAL LOOKING AT THESE FOUR PARTS OF PRAYER. TODAY PRAISE PRAYER. ILL: PRAISE PRAYER LIKE WHEN I WORKED ON OLD CARS. MOST OF THEM JUNK. WHAT WAS MORE IMPORTANT WORK ON THE CAR OR DRIVE IT? CAN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darren Felarise avatar

    The Bleating Of Sheep & The Lowing Of Oxen

    Contributed by Darren Felarise on Oct 18, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,286 views

    Sometimes we’re not totally obedient to the Lord, & we try to hide our sin, but God has a way of bringing it to the surface.

    1 Sam 15:1-3; 7-9; 13-14 15 Samuel also said to Saul, "The Lord sent me to anoint you king over His people, over Israel. Now therefore, heed the voice of the words of the Lord. 2 Thus says the Lord of hosts: ’I will punish Amalek for what he did to Israel, how he ambushed him on the way when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Encouraged In God Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,249 views

    Part 6 in a series on Lamentations. Three prinicples ways to return to God.

    Encouraged in God Lamentations 3:40-66 I. Introduction A. Pearls from God 1. Jenny was about to turn six. a) She and her mom were at the local five-n-dime store and she saw some pearls that she needed. b) The cost was almost $2 and Jenny’s mother Jenny could do extra chores to make enough money to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Does Jesus Still Want His Dirty Feet Kissed?

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,953 views

    When we approach Jesus, it must be with the proper attitude.

    Does Jesus Still Want His Dirty Feet Kissed? Luke 7:36-50 Aug. 26, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor I Introduction A Story B In the Ancient Near East, there was no trash pick up, sanitation department, trash receptacles. 1 Trash, waste, dinner ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist