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  • Terry Barnhill avatar

    Experiencing God

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Oct 24, 2009
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     | 6,941 views

    When Job had fully experienced God, he came to understand more about God, life, and himself.

    Most preachers will tell you that the Book of Job can be tough to preach from. The story line itself isn’t exactly a feel-good experience, but you have to admit, it does make you think. Job discovered a new understanding of God’s purpose, and his suffering gave him a new perspective of himself as ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Will I Be Remembered By

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 30, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 25,032 views

    A message prepared for Memorial day, with a call to discern what legacy you are leaving.

    What Will You Be Remembered by? Matthew 26:6-13 * In 1915, inspired by the poem "In Flanders Fields," Moina Michael wrote these words; “We cherish too, the Poppy red, That grows on fields where valor led, It seems to signal to the skies, That blood of heroes never dies.” * This is what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Secret Of Contentment Series

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,980 views

    Paul writes that he has learned to be content, no matter what the circumstance may be. What is his secret?

    Learning the Secret – Philippians 4:10-23 January 3, 2010 This is the story of George Phillips of Mississippi, who was going to bed when his wife told him that he'd left the light on in the shed. George opened the door to go turn off the light but saw there were people in the shed in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Adversary The Devil? Again?

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 13, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,682 views

    This sermon is for the text Luke 4, the Temptation of Jesus, Lent I Jesus is tempted constantly to deny his mission. ((Matt. 1:21) The key is Luke's phrase: "until an opportune time" the same remains for us. some illustrations are from Leonard Sweet and

    In Jesus Holy Name February 17, 2013 Luke 4:1-13 Lent I “Your Adversary the Devil, Again?” When I was a boy, I was told, "Baptists don't do Lent." No one knew why. I suspect that it was an anti-Catholic thing which I pray we are over. It was the old argument, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Importance Of A Pure Heart

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 30, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,437 views

    The condition of our hearts is of utmost importance for what we think will erupt in actions.

    The Importance of a Pure Heart Matthew 5:8 All of us are familiar with the purpose of a greenhouse. People who have greenhouses are usually in the business of selling flowers or other shrubbery or just want one so they can keep flowers year round. The temperature, of course, is warmer in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Week After Easter"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 25, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 20,806 views

    Three Things the Early Church Did following the Resurrection

    “The Week After Easter” April 27, 2014 Acts 1:1-14 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 3 After his suffering, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Delighting In God

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 27, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 22,599 views

    Jonathan Edwards wrote “God is glorified not only by His glory’s being seen, but by it being rejoiced in. When those that see it delight in it, God is more glorified than if they only see it…” The question before you is "Do you truly delight in God?"

    Delighting in God Psalm 37:4 "Delight yourself also in the LORD, and He shall give you the desires of your heart." Have you ever asked yourself - "Why was I created? What is the purpose of life?" In 1 Peter 4:11 we read. "That God in all things may be glorified." The chief end of man is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What’s Your Destiny In Life?

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014
     | 4,908 views

    We were born again to be God’s children. Children of the King. He chose us to live a higher and holier life. That’s the kind of life that honors Him most. And that’s our destiny!

    What’s your destiny in life?  Did you know what your destiny was when you graduated high school?  Did you know what you were going to do,  where you were going to work,  where you were going to live,  And you knew beyond the shadow of a doubt all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Stress Free Christmas Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014
     | 7,427 views

    Jesus said to the disciples, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you…Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27 And yet, you look at most people’s lives during the holidays and there is anything but peace

    A Stress-free Christmas Luke 10: 38-42 We’re late for caroling! Let’s go,” Cynthia Cutt shouted down the hallway to here teenage daughter. Her stress level had peaked. She was the choir director of our church, so Christmas was her busiest time of year. Sometimes it seemed like ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Story- Chapter 29- Paul's Mission Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 15, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,051 views

    Once Jesus ascended into heaven, how was the gospel going to be spread? THE CHURCH!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We are winding down the Story, we are in chapter 29 of 31. I hope that as we have going on our journey through the Story that you are starting understand God’s upper story. • I hope that you are seeing that God is not a God who is out to get you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ellie Wakeman avatar

    God’s Love Changes Everything

    Contributed by Ellie Wakeman on Dec 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,885 views

    Exploring the power of God

    There’s nothing like tucking your little one in bed at night. You put the covers over them so that they are snuggly warm, you give them a great big hug and a gently placed kiss on the cheek and whisper, “good night sweetie” and then, the moment of all moments, with those innocent little eyes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    When The Fire Dies Down

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 30, 2014
     | 5,710 views

    God wants to help us through the fire and after the fire as well.

    “When the Fire Dies Down” Matthew 9:35-38; 11:28-30 10/5/14 The headlines said, “One hundred forty four homes destroyed in the Boles fire!” The fires are out. The smoke has cleared. Most of the emergency personnel have gone home. Things are quickly ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    "After Pentecost - Then What?"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 3, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 33,646 views

    After Pentecost, when the early church was filled with the Holy Spirit, they did five important things. This message directs you what those five things are after you are filled with the Holy Spirit.

    “After Pentecost - Then What?” September 1, 2007 Acts 2:1-13 After Jesus was crucified, He hung around for forty more days teaching his much loved disciples many things. John wrote about a few of the things He did, then said, “Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • D. Marie Hamilton avatar

    When Good People Do Bad Things

    Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on Sep 3, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,282 views

    An examination of how good people can make bad mistakes. This is a personal illustration of the 51st Psalm

    When Good People Do Bad Things Generous in love- God, give peace! Huge in mercy- wipe out my bad record. Scrub away my guilt, Soak out my guilt, Soak out my sins in your laundry. I know how bad I’ve been; My sins are staring me down. You’re the One I’ve violated and you’ve seen it all, Seen the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Adams avatar

    Do You Want To Be Healed?

    Contributed by Mark Adams on Apr 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,748 views

    This is an expository sermon based on John 5, utilizing a narrative style. Sometimes we seek out fake solutions to our problems because perhaps we don’t like the implications of what being healed might require of us.

    Everybody likes to hear stories about people like Dustin Carter. Dustin was born a normal, healthy baby, but when he was 5 years old, he suffered a bacterial blood infection. As a result of this blood infection, most of his limbs had to be amputated. Like anyone else would feel, Dustin first ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ