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  • Bruce Howell avatar

    A Thousand Points Of Light

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,301 views

    God’s people are the light of the world. Each act of love is an example of the will designed to pierce the darkness.

    A Thousand Points of Light Matt 5:13-16 13 "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. 14 "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Peter Confesses Jesus Is The Christ Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008
     | 4,912 views

    Part 11:The Great Commission - Peter confesses that Jesus is the Christ.

    The Great Commission Part 11 – Peter says Jesus is the Son of God Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org : www.TruthDigest.org ANNOUNCEMENTS Mar 16th Morning Service Palm Sunday – Special Service that morning (not series) Mar 24th – 28th 7:00PM Week of Renewal – “Discover ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Experiencing God: What's Love Got To Do With It?

    Contributed by James Choung on Aug 29, 2008
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,724 views

    Main idea: God’s love is so big that each person is worth more than God’s life itself!

    This sermon is by James Choung of Intervarsity Christian Fellowship. You are also invited to visit James’ blog at http://www.jameschoung.net/. __________________________________________________ What are you worth? What is your value? I tried to find out for myself, so I went to the most reliable ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    When The Chips Are Down

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Feb 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,922 views

    Epiphany 5: People in extraordinary situations have demonstrated that responding properly saves lives. Christians also have that privilege - to be all things to all people in order that some might be saved.

    Our oldest son is in the Navy. Last year my son’s submarine, the USS Santa Fe finished a major overhaul and returned to its homeport in Hawaii. When a ship or submarine goes through a major overhaul, it undergoes a series of sea trials and exercises before it deploys. The purpose of those is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Building Strong Foundations Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,211 views

    The Holy Spirit does not work through a vacuum but through believers, the body of Christ. The first church set us a good example: Build on the foundation of God’s Word, build a strong fellowship, and make prayer a priority.

    The Spirit works through the Body of Christ This passage paints for us a very happy picture. • Earlier on, Apostle Peter preached and "about 3000 were added to the church." • It is the start of something new. Something the apostles have not done before. • But it looks like a smooth start. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Corruption Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 14, 2009
    based on 58 ratings
     | 13,465 views

    The honeymoon comes to a screeching halt in the garden of Eden in this chapter. A man, a woman, & a snake in the grass. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    Corruption Genesis 3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Corruption.html We continue our new series on the 20 Cs, a jet tour overview of the entire Bible. Last week was ‘creation’ and today is ‘corruption.’ No, this message isn’t about our state, Illinois. And it’s not much of a Valentine’s message ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Como Vivir En Los Tiempos Finales Series

    Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Feb 20, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 80,198 views

    Pedro nos aconseja como vivir en los tiempos fianles dandonos 4 claves.

    COMO VIVIR EN LOS TIEMPOS FINALES 1Pedro 4:7 ¶ Mas el fin de todas las cosas se acerca; sed, pues, sobrios, y velad en oración. 1Pedro 4:8 Y ante todo, tened entre vosotros ferviente amor; porque el amor cubrirá multitud de pecados. 1Pedro 4:9 Hospedaos los unos a los otros sin murmuraciones. ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Wake Up America

    Contributed by Harold Hansen on Feb 20, 2009
    based on 29 ratings
     | 12,587 views

    A message on the need for an Old Fashion God Fearing revival in America. In our Churches. In our Lives

    WAKE UP AMERICA Psalms 85:6-7 Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Covenant Of The Rainbow

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 26, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 15,534 views

    Lent should be more than giving up drinking or chocolate for a few weeks. What does Lent say to us?

    Audio File Link: http://player.sermoncentral.com/c/bethanyumcpastor/audio/191456_15567.mp3 Then God said to Noah and to his sons with him, 9“As for me, I am establishing my covenant with you and your descendants after you, 10and with every living creature that is with you, the birds, the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Cultivate Gentleness & Kindness Series

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,810 views

    We are all called to continually "Cultivate" the Fruit of the Spirit. Here we focus on Gentleness & Kindness.

    Cultivate the Fruit of the Spirit Gentleness/Kindness Galatians 5:22-25 22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. 24Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Keep This In Mind

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 8, 2009
     | 4,400 views

    Jesus rebukes Peter saying "You do not have in mind the things of God..." This one is about keeping the things of God in mind

    Dakota Community Church March 08, 2009 am Keep This in Mind Mark 8:31-38 He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and after three days rise again. He spoke plainly about ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Michael B. Perrott avatar

    Journeying With Jesus Through Lent #3: ‘into The Realm Of Righteous Anger' Series

    Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Mar 13, 2009
    based on 26 ratings
     | 21,521 views

    A SERMON FOR THE THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT 2009. We reflect upon Jesus’ call to ‘righteous anger’ when we are faced with injustice

    John 2: 13-22 Journeying with Jesus through Lent #3: ‘Into the Realm of Righteous Anger’ Sermon Series: Lent 2009 A SERMON FOR THE THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT 2009. We reflect upon Jesus’ call to ‘righteous anger’ when we are faced with injustice There was once a woman called Emily Post. She was born ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    We Need Healthy Children Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 16, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,760 views

    The challenge before us is how best to create a healthcare system in which all children receive care that is safe, effective, efficient, timely and family centered regardless of background or cultural differences.

    Sermon on Sunday, September 10, 2006 at Union Baptist Church “We Need Healthy Children” Mark 9: 14-27 “How long has the child been like this?” In this second installment in our Back to School Series, Jesus poses a question over two thousand years ago that haunts us today, “How ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Moving The Landmarks

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,559 views

    This is the message delievered the Sunday prior to the 2008 Presidential Election and speaks of National & Spiritual Landmarks which have been moved or removed.

    Moving the Landmarks Proverbs 23:10-11 * After working on today’s message Sunday evening, Monday morning, and then all day Tuesday, I sensed God changing my direction. Before this, I sensed the timing was right to go back to Romans, pick up our study with chapter 9 and continue our verse by verse ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Need A Healing?

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Nov 10, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,225 views

    We have our first African American president. Whether you like it or not, he is still the President of the United States of America. We have whites vs. Blacks, we are all Americans so we need to come together and pray for our country. We are in a battl

    Do You Need A Healing? 2 Chronicles 7:12-22 12 And the LORD appeared to Solomon by night, and said unto him, I have heard thy prayer, and have chosen this place to myself for an house of sacrifice. 13 If I shut up heaven that there be no rain, or if I command the locusts to devour the land, or if ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God