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  • Mark McNees avatar

    My Life As A Owner (4 Of 6) Series

    Contributed by Mark Mcnees on May 2, 2007
     | 3,150 views

    A series called MyLife: Improving Your Profile. Basically, it’s a series looking at the phenomenon known as MySpace and using it as an extended metaphor to moving us closer to the heart and mind of God.

    This message was originally given at Element3 Church in Tallahassee FL. To download this message’s corresponding PowerPoint, audio, and artistic elements for free please visit www.element3.org Reading from God’s word, 1 Kings 17:17-24 Some time later the woman’s son became sick. He grew worse ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christmas Presents From Heaven

    Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 14, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,963 views

    Our Heavenly Father loves to give generous, lavish gifts to His children. He has many wonderful Christmas presents for everyone, and you don’t have to wait until December 25th to open them.

    CHRISTMAS PRESENTS FROM HEAVEN ILLUSTRATION: Santa Letters "Dear Santa, you did not bring me anything good last year. You did not bring me anything good the year before that. This is your last chance. Signed, Alfred." "Dear Santa, there are three little boys who live at our house. There is ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    God Returns To His People Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 13, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,702 views

    After Zechariah's opening sermon on repentance a new section of prophecy is given in the form of a series of night visions. After Zechariah followed the Lord's 1st instructions - to preach repentance-the Lord continued to speak to him.

    ZECHARIAH 1:7-11 GOD RETURNS TO HIS PEOPLE OR The Rider Amidst the Myrtle Trees [Haggai 2:15-19] We now come to visions and revelations of the Lord. After the introduction to the entire book, which was Zechariah's opening sermon on repentance (1:1-6), a new section of prophecy is given in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Absence Of God

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,576 views

    January 1985: The psalmist experiences the absence of God, even to the point of denigrating himself as a "worm." But when he takes inventory, he does see evidence of God's presence, opens up his heart, and dares to hope.

    Today I am going to take a somewhat different approach to the reading of the Scripture and the way I will be preaching on it. And in fact I hope this will make it come alive for you and will enable you to follow the thought of the Scripture writer as well as my own thought. What I plan to do today ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    At The Name Of Jesus

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 25, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 37,699 views

    The world tries to stifle the name of Jesus. Why? Because that name opens the door to the supernatural. The Name of Jesus is the only name recognized on Earth, in Hell, and in Heaven. It has the power to save souls, heal bodies, and conquer demons!

    AT THE NAME OF JESUS Phip. 2:5-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: “IT’S A MIRACLE” 1. There were a couple of brothers who didn’t mind getting sent to their room as punishment, because just outside their window was a huge old fruit tree. 2. The boys would close their door, raise the window, and climb down ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    An Invitation To Worship Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jan 16, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,768 views

    Part 1 in series about living lives of worship. Focus of this opening message is a powerful reminder that God has invited us to live and participate in Him - it is up to us to how we may respond and what that may mean.

    INVITATION TO A LIFE OF WORSHIP Part 1 in series, “LifeSongs*: Lives of Worship” Rev. Todd G. Leupold Perth Bible Church Sunday January 13, 2008 AM * Title inspired by the name of the song and album by “Casting Crowns.” Overall series inspired and, to some degree adapted, from the writings of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thanksgiving, "A Matter Of The Heart"

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 22, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,206 views

    As believers, thanksgiving should not be a once a year event, or for that matter even a once a week event, but should be a continual state of mind, The first thing we do in the morning, and the last thing we do at night

    Thanksgiving, a matter of the Heart Philippians 4:4-9 NKJ 4. Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! 5. Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. 6. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Holy Spirit In The Heart: When Words Fail

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 28, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,808 views

    Delivered 1986: When we cannot express ourselves even in prayer, God's Spirit communicates what we cannot say. So also His Table opens up a channel of communication via the contrite heart and the broken spirit.

    Have you ever had this experience? You are caught up in a great debate, or maybe it's a discussion of some issue. You are quite sure you are right; you know, you just know, that what you think is the right way, and here you are, arguing your point. With power and passion you get right up to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Runaway Bride

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 30, 2018
     | 4,611 views

    Like the movie “Runaway Bride” many Christians today don’t mind “dating” the church, but they don’t want to “marry” the church. Here are 9 reasons you need to commit to the church for life!

    RUNAWAY BRIDE INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. During a wedding rehearsal, the groom approached the pastor with an unusual offer. “Look, I’ll give you $100 if you’ll change the wedding vows. When you get to the part where I’m supposed to ‘be faithful as long as we both shall live’, I’d appreciate it if ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Surprise--The Spirit Of Christ Fills The World

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 15, 2018
     | 3,144 views

    They looked at each other and realized that they were indeed being transformed into images of Christ. Christ had returned in a way that could transform the world, because Christ had manifested Himself in their own hearts and minds and tongues.

    Pentecost 2018 Extraordinary Form “Suddenly, suddenly there came a sound from heaven. It was like a mighty wind coming where they were sitting. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, speaking of the magnificent works of God.” These the words from the Acts of the Apostles, to be sung during ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Jesus' Life And Ministry Contrasted With The Pharisaical Religious Leaders

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,220 views

    Jesus’ values were based on loving the Lord with all of one’s heart, soul, strength and mind. (Luke 10:27) The Pharisees’ values were rooted in their traditions and their religious laws

    How Jesus’ Life and Ministry Contrasted With the Pharisaical Religious Leaders Illustration:The trouble oftentimes with religious people is that they try to be more spiritual than God himself. Frederick Buechner. 1. Jesus’ values were based on loving the Lord with all of one’s heart, soul, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Temple In Me

    Contributed by Peter Mclewin on Mar 12, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 9,281 views

    Travel virtually to Athens, Ephesus, Beth Shean, Corinth and Jerusalem to understand Propitiation through the mind of a Greek man. "The Temple in Me" is the fruit of four trips overseas and months of rewriting.

    After reading this sermon you can view pictures of these temples at http://pastorpeter.com. Under SELECTED TOPICS, click on the "The Temple in Me" The Temple in Me By Peter Marshall McLewin Everyday people cross our path, who know nothing of God’s love. They live with an inner rage because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Winning Christian Attitude

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 383 ratings
     | 27,247 views

    A winning Christian attitude includes a positive attitude. As a believer we can become mighty in the Spirit of the Lord, and develop a heart of a champion when we are willing to give ourselves to the mind of Christ.

    Sermon.977 See # 602, 614, 640, 729, 739 “A Winning Christian Attitude” From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, Sunday, June 10, 2001 Philippians 3:7-14 A winning Christian attitude includes a positive attitude about yourself, God, the church, and other people! The same victorious life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 4: Love Is A Choice Series: The 7 Most Important Decisions In Life Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 20, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,119 views

    “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart,and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind . . . and thy neighbor as thyself” (Matt. 22:37, 39).

    The world says “all’s well that ends well.” But to have a good life, “all’s well that begins well!” “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind . . . and thy neighbor as thyself” (Matt. 22:37, 39). Yesterday: your past decisions about people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Healing From Debt

    Contributed by Dan Waite on Jan 20, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 1,992 views

    People are rich in what they ARE, not what they HAVE. In the “materialism” that fills American society and the American church, we have become addicted to debt and don’t mind it’s abuses.

    Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ 1 Timothy 6:6 – 10 Healing from Debt Premise: People are rich in what they ARE, not what they HAVE. Godliness is the truest riches. (Ill.) “Two ardent fishermen met on their vacation and began swapping stories about the different ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist