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  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Getting Through The Valleys Of Life

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 66 ratings
     | 12,381 views

    keys to making it through the many trials life has to offer each of us.

    Intro: plastic Christianity is when people try to act like when you become a Christian there are no trials, no problems, no disappointments and no valleys. David was a realist, His Psalms told it like it was: his ups and downs, his victories and defeats, his mountaintops and his valleys. Psalms 23 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Taking God At His Word Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Jan 19, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,692 views

    God’s promises are better guarantees than anything this world can offer.

    Taking God at His Word part 3 Proverbs 3 and Malachi 3:1-10 Have you ever met people who refuse to be blessed? They may be very good at giving blessings but not at receiving them. My dad would drive people all over the place, run errands for them, fix things in their houses. He had a hat ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Last Call

    Contributed by Thomas Baird on Jun 8, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 21,589 views

    God is longsuffering.. and He offers a last call, but we must heed that call.

    Last Call? 10/18/03 Have any of you ever ridden on a train? I have never been on a train before but I have seen shows and movies where people get on a train. You see all of these romantic movies where the man and the woman are standing outside ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peace On Earth Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 29, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 9,723 views

    God offers us peace with him, with each other and peace from worry.

    It was dark and cold and the small group of men huddled around their fire to keep warm. In the social strata of the day, you’d have to say they were near the bottom rung. But still, despite their lack of education and social status they were aware of much more than the intelligentsia might have ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    No Rubber Crutch

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 16, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,279 views

    The Bible is no rubber crutch, but offers real and substantial support for living the Christian life.

    No Rubber Crutch John 17:14-17 INTRO.: In times of testing, we all need a crutch. A place of last resort. I recommend the Bible. Your test may be health crisis (Cancer), tragic accident. loss of job or business, divorce after many years. Sometimes you really need some help that no man can give. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power Of Intercessory Prayer

    Contributed by Gary Smith on Feb 14, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 18,536 views

    This sermon offers encouragement to all who are praying for the salvation or for the healing of a loved one.

    “The Power Of Intercessory Prayer” TEXT: John 4:46-54 Introduction: At first glance this may seem like a strange text to use with the subject of “Intercessory Prayer,” but I think that there arefew scriptures that do a better job illustrating all the elements involved in intercessory ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Absolutely Free!

    Contributed by Jerry Kistler on Sep 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,655 views

    That the Gospel’s offer of free grace is never qualified by the demands to keep the Law.

    “Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity, 2008 Text: Galatians 3: 16-22 The Rev. Jerry D. Kistler St. Stephen’s Reformed Episcopal Church Montrose, Colorado “Absolutely Free!” “Brothers, let me give you an illustration from ordinary life: Even though it is only a man’s will and testament, when it has ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Mack Armstrong avatar

    Having Healthy Hopes Helps Humanity Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Sep 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,829 views

    The Old Covenant could not offer the new and better hope that came with the arrival of Jesus.

    HEBREWS 7:8-21 HAVING HEALTHY HOPES HELPS HURTING HUMANITY I. THE HAPPENINGS: A. Humiliated. B. Hated. C. Hungry. II. THE HEALINGS: A. Hurts. B. Hindrances. C. Hollowness. III. THE HORIZON: A. Harmony. B. Happiness. C. Hope. The writer to the Hebrews picks up the theme of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    Walking With Jesus In Newness Of Life Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 1, 2008
    based on 21 ratings
     | 22,758 views

    New life in Christ: how it is acquired, what it offers, and what are its evidences.

    Walking with Jesus in Newness of Life Rom. 6:1-9 INTRO.: there is a distinctive life style for the Christian; a “Christian walk”, if you will. Col 2:6. “So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him,” It is different from the way the world lives. Eph 4:17 “you must no ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When You Are As Dry As Dust Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,734 views

    God offers complete satisfaction to all who entrust their longings to his solution.

    Scripture Introduction God required his people to have a grand party each fall. This joyous, harvest festival reminded the Jews of Jehovah’s favor and brought thousands to Jerusalem for the “Feast of Booths,” or “Feast of Tabernacles” (as it is sometimes called). For eight days, everyone camped ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Personal Invitation From The Master Series

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Jan 2, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,311 views

    Jesus offers the benefits of salvation to all who will come to Him on His terms.

    Title: A Personal Invitation From The Master Series: The Harvest Is Ripe Text: Matthew 11:28-30 Introduction When Adam and Eve sinned in the Garden of Eden, they tried to cover their sin by sewing fig leaves together to hide their nakedness. Since that time, man has worked relentlessly to provide ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Here I Am Series

    Contributed by Ray Waldo on Mar 20, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,340 views

    Jesus offers deliverance that enables us to “straighten up” and live life to the full.

    Title: Here I am! Ref: Luke 13:10-14 Summary: Jesus offers deliverance that enables us to “straighten up” and live life to the full. Too many people today are over-medicated. In some cases, the issue is not physical but spiritual. Only Jesus can heal the spiritual issues in our lives. Jesus came ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Is Faithful Prayer?

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Oct 22, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,818 views

    Isaiah offers us one pattern of prayer: adoration, confession, affirmation, and commission.

    What is Faithful Prayer? Isaiah 6:1-8 October 21, 2007 This is the second sermon in the series for our annual stewardship emphasis. Just to remind you of what I said last week, and what I have been saying ever since becoming your pastor, stewardship is so much more than money. If we think only ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Hugh W. Davidson avatar

    A Summary Of The Lord's Ministry Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 16, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,861 views

    We often refer to the offer of salvation as an invitation and it is but it’s also a command.

    A summary of the Lord’s ministry John 12: 44-50 Someone in a seminary class once asked the professor, “How many points should a message have?” And he wisely said, “At least one.” And I hope to fulfill the dreams of all my professors this morning because there’s nothing worse ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Nichols avatar

    Push Through - Praying With Persistence Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 18, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,338 views

    God is moved to action through our persistent prayers offered up to him!

    TEXT: Luke 18:1-8 TITLE: Praying with Excellence - P.U.S.H. Through (praying with PERSISTENCE) SERIES: Being the Church with Excellence! TOPIC: Persistence in prayer OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, March 17, 2013 PROP.: God is moved to action through our persistent prayers offered up to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ