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  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Developing A Prayer-Directed Spirit

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,753 views

    Preparing our hearts through prayer for combat with evil

    As we gather this morning we do so at a unique time in our lives.. a time in which our nation is preparing for war… perhaps a war that will unfold in a more drawn out manner… but still with a call to ‘readiness’ that is fitting of war. The National Guard has been called up. Reserves… possible ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Treat Those Who Are Negative/Critical Series

    Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 10,937 views

    In this message, let’s look at five pro-active commitments that will help us be positive in a negative world.

    A. One time after church, a father gripped to his son all the way home. He’d found fault with everything in the service. He criticized the preacher, the sermon, the music, and everything in general. The boy, who had noticed what his father put in the offering plate, said, “Well, Dad, what can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Please Explain Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 24, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,852 views

    The Ethiopian Eunuch didn’t understand the Bible until someone explained it to him. The whole Bible points to Jesus’ life death and resurrection.

    In a few minutes we’ll say the creed, as we do most weeks, and we’ll repeat these words almost without thinking: "For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again - in accordance with the Scriptures." I wonder whether we ever stop ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    John The Baptizer's Death Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jul 4, 2003
    based on 78 ratings
     | 9,482 views

    John the baptizer, an innocent man is beheaded by Herod Antipas.

    Sermon for 5 Pent Yr B, 13/07/2003 Based on Mk 6:14-29 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Ever since the beginning, prophets have, more often than not, lived on a collision course with “the powers that be.” Indeed, the prophetic word, often embodied ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    John The Baptizer's Death Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jul 6, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 15,779 views

    A sermon on the tragic beheading of John the baptizer.

    Sermon for 5 Pent Yr B, 13/07/2003 Based on Mk 6:14-29 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Ever since the beginning, prophets have, more often than not, lived on a collision course with “the powers that be.” Indeed, the prophetic word, often embodied ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Wise Gifts For A Great King

    Contributed by Adrian Pratt on Nov 17, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,539 views

    Reflections on the gifts the Wise Men brought to to Jesus after His birth.

    “WISE GIFTS FOR A GREAT KING” Readings: Matthew 2:1-12 and Ephesians 4:25-5:2 Preached at Fayetteville Presbyterian Church – January 5th 1997 A favorite seasonal hymn for many folk is "We three Kings". Did you ever stop to think about how the gifts the Wise men bought to Jesus were related to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Price Of Following Him

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Oct 19, 2000
    based on 116 ratings
     | 6,949 views

    There is a price to pay for following Jesus.

    The Price of Following Him In this world that we live there are a great number of people that desire to follow Christ, isn't that true? How many here have the desire to follow Christ? Without a doubt, all of us here want or desire deeply in our hearts to follow the our King and Savior. Then, what ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Do You Do With Good News

    Contributed by Patrick Lane on Dec 12, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,037 views

    Sharing is the natural response when we experience good news.

    I have found that I will seek any occasion, come up with any reason, find any excuse to tell you some story about the latest thing my children have done. The other night we were bathing the kids at the same time and it was a blast. The whole bathroom was soaked… with laughter… squeals, and just a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Fruit

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,339 views

    Christians must be Fruitful. They need do wht God designed them to do.

    Spiritual Fruit Luke 13:1-9 Last week being the anniversary of 911, we continued using scripture to point out what Jesus taught about disasters and tragedies natural or accidental and the death that leaves unfinished business. We compared two situations in Jesus Day with some of the terrible ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Joy Of Forgiveness Ii

    Contributed by Todd Riley on Nov 1, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,252 views

    An exposition of Psalm 32

    Islington Baptist Church July 24, 2005 Psalm 32 Scriptures: I John 1-2:2, Romans 5:1-11 The joy of forgiveness As people we spend of lot of time and money pursuing pleasure and joy. What sorts of things bring joy? WAIT FOR RESPONSES What is the typical “shelf life” of the joys that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Laws Of The Kingdom

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 10, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,753 views

    I’m talking about a lifestyle that God desires for our lives. That is to be giving.

    INTRO: During the Great Depression, poverty swept across America like a whirling tornado, ripping up dreams and scattering hopes to the wind. One such poverty twister hit a small part of Texas where a man named Yates ran a sheep ranch. Struggling even to keep food on the table, Yates and his wife ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Anointing Of God Series

    Contributed by Alan Peary on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,101 views

    This is the fourth in a series of 8 messages centered around the importance of changing the climate in which we live, work or play.

    Changing the Climate - Part 4 of 8 THE ANOINTING OF GOD I really enjoyed last Sunday morning’s service. It is good to be stretched occasionally and I realise that some of us here were stretched quite a lot. This week I want to follow down a similar line but look at what I see as the other side of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Eating Together At The Lord's Table Series

    Contributed by David Heflin on Jan 11, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,256 views

    This is the third of three sermons inspired by the book Come to the Table by John Mark Hicks.

    Eating Together at the Lord’s Table 1 Cor. 11:17-34 11/6/05 Introduction: 1st Class! 1. Catering to the money. If you fly first class regularly, then don’t take offense, but I don’t like you very much! Those of us who fly coach wait in agonizingly long lines, while you zip right to the front of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "When God Disciplines His Children” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 22, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 13,344 views

    Hebrews# 23. Some things that we must learn if we are to profit from God’s discipline.

    A Study of Hebrews “Jesus Is Better” Sermon # 23 “When God Disciplines His Children” Hebrews 12:4-11 How many you here this morning ever got in trouble as children? How many of you ever suffered punishment as a result? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Prayer With Fasting

    Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 2, 2002
    based on 818 ratings
     | 227,890 views

    Godly prayer with fasting releases breakthrough spiritual power.

    READ: Mark 2:18-20 (text: v20) Note Jesus’ words - “Then they will fast”. Jesus knew there would come a time when He would not be physically present any longer with His disciples / with the church. Perilous times would come when supernatural strength would be needed. “Then they will fast IN ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal