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  • Scott Ellis avatar

    You Are Able To Make It

    Contributed by Scott Ellis on May 31, 2007
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     | 11,724 views

    Teaching your congregation that the ccan make it thruogh Christ

    Title: You can make it. Introduction: This passage tells us three things today that we need to know to fight Satan and win. If we look back in the chapters before we see David’s life. How God had used him to kill the Lion and the Bear. (I Samuel 17:34-36)Always remember where you can from so you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Makes A Father

    Contributed by Scott Epperson on Jul 1, 2007
     | 4,611 views

    IN ALL OF GODS GREATNESS, IN HIS CARNATE MANIFESTATION, EVEN HE CHOSE FOR HIMSELF A FATHER AND A MOTHER.

    What Makes a Father Rev. Scott Epperson 6-17-07 ILLUSTATION.- Harmon Killebrew who used to play for the Minn. Twins said, “My father used to play with my brother and me in the yard. Mother would come out and say, ‘You’re tearing up the grass.’ Dad would reply, ‘We’re not raising grass, we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Making Of Men Catchers

    Contributed by James Sulton on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,885 views

    Be fishers of men.

    Mat. 4:19 Luke 5:1-11 More important to catch men than some slimy fish. Peter owned a boat and some nets but his business was failing. Because God called he could succeed catching men. I. Something to be done by us. 1. Abraham separated to Him to pursue his object. We cannot follow Him unless ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Wells In The Valley

    Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 16, 2007
    based on 49 ratings
     | 9,334 views

    Jerusalem was situated on a hill. In order to get to Jerusalem, the pilgrim must pass through a hot, dry, and barren valley.

    MAKING WELLS IN THE VALLEY PSALM 84:6-- “Who passing through the valley of Baca make it a well; the rain also filleth the pools.” Introduction: Jerusalem was situated on a hill. In order to get to Jerusalem, the pilgrim must pass through a hot, dry, and barren valley. 1. Three Names of Valleys ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Clothes Make The Man

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 21, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,030 views

    A sermon on Isaiah 61:3, 10 on the garments that we need to be wearing as Christians (garments of salvation, robe of righteousness, and garment of praise) Material adapted from various SermonCentral Contributors, Thanks!

    Sermon for 3/18/2007 Clothes Make the Man Isaiah 61:1-3, 10-11 Introduction: A. Clothes are important in our society. In the third world they are thankful just to have clothes but here we must have a certain brand of clothing or we are not happy. What we wear says a lot about who we are and what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Are Making A Difference

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 24, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,829 views

    This message deals with the reality that we are all making a difference, but we need to ask the question what kind of difference are we making in the body of Christ.

    You Are Making A Difference 1/13/08 2 Samuel 23:8-23 Romans 12:1-21 Let me introduce you to Stephen and Joseph. They were twins but very different from each other. Stephen started hanging with the wrong crowd in high school, and got involved with using and selling drugs. He caused his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Making The Most Of Grace

    Contributed by Bruce Pratt on Feb 11, 2008
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     | 3,292 views

    There is much more to God’s grace than just its saving power. Christians need to learn to get the most out of God’s grace.

    MAKING THE MOST OF GRACE I’m a pretty technically minded guy, and I like gadgets as much as the next person. But I just don’t seem willing or able to embrace the technology that has sprung up around cell phones. They make me feel positively old-fashioned. Maybe it’s just that when I hear the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Room For The Glory!

    Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,909 views

    Many are asking for the Glory of God (manifested presence of God in our services and lives). We are asking for better marriages, families, ministries and more of God. Have we properly prepared for what God is about to do on the earth realm? Are we read

    Turn with me to Exodus 33:18. Glory - Hebrew Word – Kabowd (kaw bode’) Vine’s Word – Honor In KJV: Glory Honour Glorious Abundance Reputation Revenue Dignity Splendor Hab. 2:14 For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of God as the waters cover the earth. God wants women ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making Wise Decisions Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 6, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,626 views

    We are called to make WISE decisions in our walk with Christ!

    Date Written: May 1, 2006 Date Preached: May 3, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Basic Bible Studies Sermon Title: Making Wise Decisions Sermon Text: 1 Kings 3:1-15 Introduction: You have heard it said that the sum of our lives consist of the decisions ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Grant Gregory avatar

    Choices We Make

    Contributed by Grant Gregory on Sep 9, 2006
    based on 111 ratings
     | 33,967 views

    The choices we make today have an impact on the decisions we will be making tomorrow. They establish a pattern and a foundation for our life.

    Choices we Make Jos. 24:15 “…Choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” Life is filled choices. We must ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Owens avatar

    Religion That Makes A Difference Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 23, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,292 views

    Religion that makes a difference is characterized by godly language, godly love and a godly lifestyle. James not only tells us what we should be, he tells us how to get there.

    Introduction A. I heard about a man who came into church late one Sunday. 1. He asked someone in the back of the auditorium, “Is the sermon done yet?” 2. The person wisely answered, “The sermon has been preached, but it has yet to be done.” 3. Wow! You talk about truthful and insightful! 4. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faith That Makes A Difference Series

    Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Feb 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,380 views

    We are living in a world that people claim to have faith but what is really a faith that makes a difference in this very different world?

    TOPIC: FAITH THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE (Series on the Book of James) Text: James 1:1-8 Introduction: (ILL, Tied to Old Habits - A drunken man entered his row boat one night to cross the river. He picked up the oars and pulled away so he thought. He rowed all night but did not reach the destination. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    How To Make It To The End Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 1, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,144 views

    God provides comfort and encouragement to persevere.

    Scripture Introduction We rarely think of Jesus as needing to persevere. Yet he faced greater rejection and more opportunities for discouragement than any of us could imagine—he was forsaken by the whole world, and even by God. It would be wise of us, therefore, to look to him for a theology for ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    He Makes A Way

    Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,049 views

    God delivers His children.

    He Makes a Way Exodus 14:1-4;9-31 I. Direction from God a. God’s Qualifications i. Knowledge ii. Wisdom iii. Love b. Our Limitations i. Knowledge 1. "To whatever side you turn, you are forced to acknowledge your own ignorance and the boundless power of the Creator." – Voltaire ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Make Me A Servant

    Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 13, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,683 views

    Paul refers to himslf as a servant or slave to the Gospel. This is an analysis of that comparison.

    Make Me A Servant John 13:12-16 12 When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. "Do you understand what I have done for you?" he asked them. 13 "You call me ’Teacher’ and ’Lord,’ and rightly so, for that is what I am. 14 Now that I, your Lord and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist