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  • Jim Kane avatar

    Bloom Where You're Planted

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 4, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,259 views

    The third sermon of the ‘People’s Choice Sermon Series.’

    Last week I shared with you the challenge that I sometimes face in sermon preparation when there is an abundance of material and you begin by asking the Lord to help you focus in the direction He would have you go so as to speak what He would have you speak. But there are also times of preparation ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Mission Giving

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,669 views

    3 things required for generous giving

    2 Corinthians 8:1-7 Mission Giving Woodlawn Baptist Church January 28, 2007 Introduction As we turn our attention to the message at hand, I want to remind you of the great task God has given us. Jesus said that “the harvest was great but the laborers are few. Pray ye therefore the Lord of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #3. Life; Take A Deep Breath And Live Anyway Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 12, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,586 views

    A BIG QUESTION - Does happiness really exist? In the Sermon on the Mount Jesus explained that happiness does indeed exist. He even went so far as to clearly show us where it is to be found...And how to get there.

    He came down with them and stood on a level place, with a great crowd of his disciples and a great multitude of people from all Judea, Jerusalem, and the coast of Tyre and Sidon. They had come to hear him and to be healed of their diseases; and those who were troubled with unclean spirits were ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Marks Of A Contagious Church Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 19,171 views

    Last in a series on encouraging the local church to remember Christ’s call to spread the gospel. This sermon asks what a church looks like that is willing to be Christ’s beacon in our dark world.

    MARKS OF A CONTAGIOUS CHURCH There is a story told about a hunter walking through the African jungle who found a huge dead elephant with pygmy standing beside it. Amazed, he asked, “Did you kill that elephant?” The pygmy said, “Yes.” The hunter asked, “How could a little bloke like you kill a ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Paul's First Encounters With Europeans

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,520 views

    On the second Missionary Journey, the Church in Philippi is birthed with pain and injustice. Yet God used that to birth his Church there

    IC/NR 20-05-07 1. Introduction: I rather like the book of Acts, because it shows the Church in action, warts and all. It is a dynamic book, written as a sequel to Luke’s Gospel. And unlike Luke’s Gospel – we see Luke’s personal reminiscences appearing – in ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    Generosity - Loving People With Our Resources Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on May 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,670 views

    Generosity is a key factor in a life that God blesses. It goes much deeper than our money!

    For three weeks, I have been speaking to you about God’s desire to bless your life! When I read the Bible about the experiences of people who lived close to God and with humble, obedient hearts, I find their lives to be deeply satisfying and lived with purpose. I’ve called this series, “Preparing ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Barnabas Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,458 views

    Barnabus the giver, the risk-taker, the faithful

    Barnabas: Stories of God’s People May 21, 2006 Intro: How many of you can think of someone who, at some point in your life, believed in you when you weren’t sure you believed in yourself? Someone probably a little older, a little wiser, more experienced, who looked at you and the situation you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Being The Church That You And God Have Always Wanted

    Contributed by Jim Kane on May 17, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,446 views

    The first sermon in a three part series, ‘The Church That You and God Have Always Wanted.’

    (1) Yesterday, mom and I attended a second cousin’s wedding in Lafayette. During the ceremony they took communion but did so without the help of the pastor. As they did so I was reminded of a wedding that I performed here a couple of years ago. The couple asked for communion as part of the ceremony ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    #2then God:the Answer Is Hidden In The Need! Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 18, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,492 views

    Then God. When we do all we can, we have to trust God to help us reach beyond our limitations!

    *#2 THEN GOD! THE ANSWER IS HIDDEN IN THE NEED! YOUR PROBLEM WILL NOT CATCH GOD BY SURPRISE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is the second part of a two part lesson, I do this part in two parts. I. NOTHING TAKES OUR MIGHTY GOD BY SURPRISE. A. God is the Creator. B. Today many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Happens When

    Contributed by Monty Newton on May 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,354 views

    God is a God who comes down to us... to move us out.

    Title: What Happens When the “Self” Meets God? (The self-reliant, the self-important, and the self-centered) Text: Genesis 11:1-9 Thesis: God is a God who comes down to us… to move us out! Introduction Last weekend Bonnie and I were in Charlotte, North Carolina visiting Bonnie’s parents. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jim Kane avatar

    The Person And Purpose Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jun 11, 2007
     | 3,604 views

    A Pre-Pentecost Sermon

    (Title Slide Up) This time twenty six years ago I was engaged in a search for a youth pastor position because I had a desire to spend a few years of my life serving God full-time. I did not realize or even expect to be a pastor 26 years later. I thought that I would be doing something else. Now, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Richard Sharp avatar

    Thank You Lord Series

    Contributed by Richard Sharp on Nov 9, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,563 views

    This morning we will Conclude our mini- series by look at giving Thanks to God. We will look at Several scripture passages this morning and discover some specfic things we can thank God for.

    Thanksgiving 2006 Sermon # 3 0f 3 Nov. 26th 2006 AM Most of us know the story of the first Thanksgiving—at least, we know the Pilgrim version. But how many of us know the Indian viewpoint? No, I’m not talking about some revisionist, p.c. version of history. I’m talking about the amazing story of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Scudder avatar

    Putting The Word To Work Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Nov 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,141 views

    Often we ignore the only powerful tool that God has given us to overcome sin. God has promised to bless His Word, not our talent. We need a commitment to share God’s Word with others.

    Putting the Word to Work II Timothy 4:2 Purpose: To explain that the Word of God is our only tool to help others. Aim: I want the listener to look for ways to confront others with God’s Word. REVIEW: 1:1-2:13I. How Should a Christian React to Stress? 2:14-26 II. How Should a Christian Relate ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Our Wonderful Counselor Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 20, 2007
    based on 156 ratings
     | 101,217 views

    This is the first of four sermons on Isaiah 9:6. 1. He Understands Your Struggles 2. He Cares For You 3. He Commits Himself To You

    Our Wonderful Counselor "For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6 (NASV) This prophecy of the coming Christ that was given ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Ripple Effect Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,636 views

    I preach expository messages, and this is the seventeenth in my series on the Book of Acts.

    “The Ripple Effect” Acts 9:32-43 September 2, 2007 Hannibal used to say, “I love it when a plan comes together!” Luke has been setting the stage for the coming-together of God’s grand plan of expanding the gospel to all people, and today’s text demonstrates the continued “widening” of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free