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  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Set In Stone Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 11, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 14,421 views

    Remembering what God has done, passing those along, and making them visible to the world

    Set in Stone - Joshua 4 June 8/9, 2002 Intro: An 80 year old couple were having problems remembering things, so they decided to go to their doctor to get checked out to make sure nothing was wrong with them. When they arrived at the doctor’s, they explained to the doctor about the problems they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Mine Eyes Have Seen The Glory Of The Coming Of The Lord

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 22, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 18,140 views

    How God showed His glory to Moses and disciples and how he shows it to us.

    February 25, 2001 Exodus 34: 29-35 29 When Moses came down from Mount Sinai with the two tablets of the Testimony in his hands, he was not aware that his face was radiant because he had spoken with the LORD. 30 When Aaron and all the Israelites saw Moses, his face was radiant, and they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dean Brown avatar

    What Your Neighbours Want To Hear

    Contributed by Dean Brown on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,824 views

    Your neighbours hear you talk every day, but do you really know what they want you to say?

    What Your Neighbours Want to Hear May 16, 2004 Sermon ċ Proverbs 27: 14 NLT Pastor Dean C. Brown "If you shout a pleasant greeting to your neighbour too early in the morning, it will be counted as a curse!" I was walking in my neighbourhood this week, and as is my usual, I was looking for ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    How To Change Your Mind Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Jul 9, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 8,071 views

    examine the role God¡¦s Word plays in changing our minds, brining us to a place of repentance, so that we can effect positive change in our relationships.

    How to Change Your Mind (Acknowledging the Word of God) Introduction: This is week seven in our series "Eight Essential Exercises for Building a Better Body.¨ We’re continuing to explore the need to build healthy, God-honoring relationships because all of life is lived out in the context of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Bill Burnett avatar

    Restoring Intimacy With God

    Contributed by Bill Burnett on Jul 17, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 14,810 views

    Do you long for an intimacy with God. This sermon compares the intimacy of a married couple with that of man and God through prayer.

    July 13th, 2003 THE RESTORING OF OUR INTIMACY WITH GOD Through Prayer I can’t tell you how many sermons I’ve heard and done on prayer. In fact… it seems almost overwhelming. · We are told to pray to a God that we cannot see. · We are told that He answers prayer. · We are told that He wants ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Gideon: From Despondency To Defiance Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 18, 2003
    based on 226 ratings
     | 34,535 views

    Out of weakness Gideon was made strong.

    [I used a sermon by Stuart Briscoe in Nelson’s Annual Preacher’s Sourcebook (2003) as a starting point for this sermon.] Hebrews 11 is often called God’s “HALL OF FAME.” In this chapter we find a character with whom we can identify. His name is GIDEON. Gideon’s name is found in verse 32. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Big Ears Series

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 43 ratings
     | 3,553 views

    Message series in book of James: “Extreme Makeover: What Really Looks Good to God” - A church that is in hard times gets a lesson through James on how to grow together as a community of faith with big ears.

    Big Ears Message series in book of James: “Extreme Makeover: What Really Looks Good to God” Big word, an in word, in our culture these days is “makeover.” Tummy tucks, lipo-suction, nose jobs, home renos, remodelling of gardens, they are all the rage. Many TV shows that have this theme are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    Meet The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 24, 2004
    based on 84 ratings
     | 12,586 views

    Beginning with Romans 8, the sermon provides an overview and introduction to the biblical ministry of the Holy Spirit.

    Meet the Holy Spirit Romans 8:1-11 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO I want to introduce you to the Holy Spirit. This topic is so vital that Scripture says: If anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ (Rom 8:9). Yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Canadian Thanksgiving 2001

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 5, 2001
    based on 174 ratings
     | 8,705 views

    Knowing we belong to Christ, makes the difference in our thanksgiving holiday.

    Canadian Thanksgiving 2001 “Always be joyful. Keep on praying. No matter what happens, always be thankful, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” 1Thess.5:16-18 (NLT) Comedian Billy Crystal plays the part of a bored baby boomer in a movie, who sells radio advertising time. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Lord, Increase Our Faith

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 18, 2001
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,519 views

    how the lord asks us to watch ourselves and each other - a difficult task that needs faith!

    October 21, 2001 Luke 17:1-10 Jesus said to his disciples: “Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come. 2 It would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied around his neck than for him to cause one of these little ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    No Hope? No Thanks!

    Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 13,257 views

    THANKSGIVING IS A PRIVILEGE OF THE LIVING. This message, taken from the near-death experience of Hezekiah, connects thanksgiving with hope in a mutually perpetuating cycle. It answers four questions of hope

    Thanksgiving, November 18, 2001-- AM No Hope? No thanks! Isaiah 38:1-20 (*18) INTRODUCTION: (1) Donn Moomaw is sort of a larger-than-life person, so he has a lot of larger-than-life stories that are really funny. This is true. When he was preaching at Bel Air, a lady came up to him after a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Getting Guidance

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 24, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 10,975 views

    How do I know I’m hearing God and doing His will? What does He want me to do? These are often asked questions and this sermon gives practical principles that can be applied to answer such concerns and identify God’s guidance in our lives.

    Getting Guidance Proverbs 3:5-6 7-28-02 Intro: Have you ever been traveling through a metropolitan area—the traffic is heavy, there is road construction-always road construction, you are unfamiliar with the area. And suddenly there in front of you is a is a “Y” in the road with a sign right ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Have An Ear Exam? What Hear Ye? Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 27, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,979 views

    This is an illustrated sermon on hearing what the spirit of God is saying to the chuch. Will we listen?

    HAVE AN EAR EXAMINATION? WHAT HEAR YE? By Wade Martin Hughes,Sr.; Kyfingers@aol.com This is a three part series. Illustrated sermon: You will need, a kitchen faucet, two glasses; light bulb, extension cord with bear wires on end exposed; Oscar the Grouch from Sesame Street in a garbage can, and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Abraham Shanklin avatar

    The Test Of Spiritual Maturity

    Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jan 31, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 11,636 views

    John’s epistle has reminded us to exercise love (1 John 2:7–11)—the right kind of love. Now it warns us that there is a wrong kind of love, a love that God hates. This is love for what the Bible calls “the world.”

    The Test of Spiritual Maturity Scripture Reference: 1 John 2:12 – 17 Introduction A group of first-graders had just completed a tour of a hospital, and the nurse who had directed them was asking for questions. Immediately a hand went up. “How come the people who work here are always washing their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James May avatar

    Building The Sanctuary

    Contributed by James May on Feb 1, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 30,078 views

    Just as David provided for and commanded Solomon to build the temple, we are commanded to provide for and build our lives into a sanctuary for the Lord.

    BUILDING THE SANCTUARY 1 Chronicles 22:18-19, "Is not the LORD your God with you? And hath he not given you rest on every side? For he hath given the inhabitants of the land into mine hand; and the land is subdued before the LORD, and before his people. Now set your heart and your soul to seek ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible