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  • Gary Waguespack avatar

    The Abundant Life Of Jesus: Iv Series

    Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Nov 7, 2001
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,025 views

    The Power of "Why?" How can we get "good and ready," to take needed action sooner?!

    The Abundant Life of Jesus: Part IV: The Power of Why! John 10:10 & Luke 11:28 Intro: Today we’re going to follow up on the last sermon which left us with the problem of "How to get good and ready." Remember, we’ll stop procrastinating and start doing the things we know we should, "WHEN ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How To Pray More Strategically

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 2, 2002
    based on 78 ratings
     | 9,489 views

    How to Pray More Strategically - Matt. 21:21,22

    How to Pray More Strategically - Matt. 21:21,22 Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, if you have faith and do not doubt, not ony can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain, ’Go throw yourself into the sea, and it will be done. If you believe, you will receive ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Observing The Scripture Series

    Contributed by Neal Gray on Jan 12, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 4,221 views

    We can hear God through His Word. But, like learning the basics of how to read; we must learn the basics of how to hear what God is saying. The first major step is to osbserve what God says through the Scripture.

    "Hearing God Through Bible Study" This Lesson: Reading the Bible, and Observing What the Scripture Says Author: Dr. Neal Gray Purpose: We can hear God through His Word. But, like learning the basics of how to read; we must learn the basics of how to hear what God is saying. The first major step is ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Who Do You Think You Are?

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 20, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,102 views

    This is a message about overcoming inferiority and discovering who we are in Christ.

    28, November 2004 Dakota Community Church Who Do You Think You Are? Introduction: Do you suffer from an inferiority complex? This is the result of Satan’s lies. He begins early in life and continually assaults us with the idea that we are somehow no good. Even the Church has co-operated with ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    God And Emotions Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,681 views

    God created emotions and they are a wonderful tool to use in our worshipping of Him.

    God and Emotions Montreal/Cornwall October 4, 2003 God is emotional, often passionate, but rarely placid. This statement is quite contrary to the image that most have of God. Traditionally, God’s people have thought of God as stable, unchanging, grand, majestic, and attentive. All of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Chocolate Covered Strawberries: The Fruit Of Self-Control Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,839 views

    self-control is about the Holy Spirit exposing the lies around us for what they really are, and thus setting us free to choose that which is right and best. To illustrate this sermon, I made chocolate covered strawberries for everyone!

    Chocolate Covered Strawberries: The Fruit of Self-Control Gal 5:13-26 October 24, 2004 Intro: “Try Harder!” How often do you hear that? How often do you feel that?? Life isn’t going the way you want it to, the solution must be to try harder. To work longer hours to get a promotion. To try ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    The Necessity Of Relationships Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,627 views

    To reach the lost, we must have relationships with the lost.

    Introduction: A. Let me start by asking you a few questions: Where do you go when you have a problem? Whom do you turn to when you need help or advice on some important issue in your life? 1. Are you more likely to turn to someone you know or to a stranger? B. How do you feel when stranger comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Unlikely People God Chooses Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Oct 24, 2006
    based on 50 ratings
     | 46,961 views

    The unlikely people God chooses to accomplish his purposes are those who have a heart for him, who love God passionately and choose to follow him even when the going gets tough.

    Over the summer I will be preaching a series from the life of David, the shepherd boy who became the king over the nation of Israel. David’s descendents became the great line of kings who would rule over Israel and then Judah for 423 years. It was to David that God promised he would establish his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Are We Christians Or Chameleons ???

    Contributed by Kenneth Burisek on Jan 13, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,931 views

    So many christians today try to have both God and the world---this sermon warns of the dangers of trying to have it both ways---presented in country style !!!

    Sermon---Are we Christians or Chameleons ??? by Pastor Kenneth Burisek The Ole’ Country Church Medford, Wisconsin Romans 12:2 * Chameleon---a lizard that changes color---a tree-dwelling lizard with long thin legs---a strong curled tail---a long sticky tongue---and the ability to change ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Terry Blankenship avatar

    The Unchangeable, Irreplaceable, Timeless Word Of God

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Jan 25, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 12,902 views

    God’s Word has no equal. It is a transforming, life-changing, eternal Word.

    2 Timothy 3:16-17 The Unchangeable, Irreplaceable, Timeless Word of God Introduction - Memorized scripture @ Hanoi Hilton When Howard Rutledge’s plane was shot down over Vietnam, he parachuted into a little village and was immediately attacked, stripped naked, and imprisoned. For the next seven ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Heavenly Minded Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 16, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 16,318 views

    Paul is telling us that as believers our mind is to be focused on God and His purposes.

    Heavenly Minded Text: Col. 3:1-4 Introduction 1. Illustration: A wise person once said, "A man’s life is governed by his thoughts; he will ultimately become that which dwells most on his mind. “You are what you eat.” Engulf yourselves with His presence, put Him in your mind, Become more ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Listening To Lies Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 6, 2008
     | 6,773 views

    When Eve listened to Satans lies she chose to ignore God’s truth

    Listening to Lies Genesis 3 Essential 100 Message Series January 6, 2008 Evening Service Introduction Writing letters of recommendation can be hazardous--tell the truth and you might get sued if the contents are negative. Robert Thornton, a professor at Lehigh University, has a collection of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Floodlight Eyes

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Jan 18, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,571 views

    Some practical implications of regarding our eyes as God’s lamp for our bodies - freeing us from worry and anxiety and setting us free to love as we have been loved.

    FLOODLIGHT EYES Matthew 6: 19-34 1. “The eyes are the lamp of the body”. As I read those words my mind immediately flashed back to the old Superman comics I read as a kid or even the Superman movie as you would see “the man of steel” able to visually focus in on any object with those laser beam ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    Hope When I'm Tempted Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 15, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,306 views

    Second in a five part series from 1 Peter that adddresses how t find hope in our lives.

    A minister parked his car in a no-parking zone in a large city because he was short of time and couldn’t find a space with a meter. Then he put a note under the windshield wiper that read: "I have circled the block 10 times. If I don’t park here, I’ll miss my appointment. Forgive us our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Reccord avatar

    Called To Count Series

    Contributed by Bob Reccord on Aug 7, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,106 views

    God calls you to partner with him in a mission that is bigger than you are (Principle 3 from Made to Count).

    Theme: God calls you to partner with him in a mission that is bigger than you are (Principle 3 from Made to Count). Introduction: Recent polls show a dramatic increase in “church hoppers” – those who flit from one church to the next like a water bug, never fully landing and immersing themselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational