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  • Andy Almendarez avatar

    Where's Mom

    Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Apr 14, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,649 views

    Mom the unseen person is the one usually behind the scenes suffering in silence.

    Where’s Mom Luke 15:11-32 Today we are here to worship the Lord but we are also celebrating Mother’s. Today is their day. Cards have been sent or given and dinners will be prepared and eaten in honor of those women who hold a special place in many hearts. As children we don’t really see the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Brought To Christ Series

    Contributed by David Beirne on Apr 29, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 8,881 views

    Recognize the importance of the personal touch in evangelism. A brief devotional type message.

    A Man Called Peter: Brought To Christ John 1:40-42, Luke 5:1-11 Intro. Our neglect of evangelism is a big concern to all of us. It is intimidating due to its consequences. What if I mess it up? What if my failure/shortcoming/lack of memory leads to the eternal damnation of someone’s soul? Let’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Humility - The Key To Joy Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on May 18, 2004
    based on 311 ratings
     | 25,181 views

    If you want to be a Joy-Full person, follow Jesus’ example of humility.

    Becoming A Joy-FULL Person 3. Attitude Check Philippians 2:1-18 Don Jaques MAIN IDEA: If you want to be a Joy-Full person, follow Jesus’ example of humility. OBJECTIVES: Listeners will understand what it means to be humble. Listeners will discover the connection between humility and joy-FULL ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Holy Spirit And Unbelievers

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,854 views

    A message of how he Holy Spirit works in the life of a lost person.

    THE HOLY SPIRIT AND UNBELIEVERS John 16:7-11 INTRO: The Holy Spirit has an exciting, unique, essential ministry to carry out in our world today. What does He do for the unbeliever? The clearest answer is found in our text. READ TEXT! The key word is in verse 8. Let’s look at how the Holy Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Magee avatar

    How To Treat Those Who Hurt Me Series

    Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 55 ratings
     | 12,907 views

    Let’s understand three “MUSTS” when handling personal hurt.

    “How to Treat Those who Hurt Me” Text: Matthew 18:15-17; 21-35 Mark G. Magee A. All hurt: Everyone has had someone hurt them. Physical, emotional, and verbal abuse, rejection, ignored, fired, abandoned, broken engagements, divorce, gossip, lies, insult, cussed, theft, criticism-- ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mary's Experience

    Contributed by Rita Sims on Apr 11, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,854 views

    This is a first person perspective coming from Mary Magdalene on Easter morning.

    MARY’S EXPERIENCE All scriptures related to Mary Magdalene Jn. 20:1-18 It was a day much like today, when it happened so long ago. It was such a great day, I’ll never forget it! After I met Jesus my whole life was changed. My name is Mary and I am from Magdala. Magdala was a busy ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Anthony Hodge avatar

    Can Any Of Us Identify With This Man?

    Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 12, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,102 views

    The aim of this sermon is to encourage persons to examine where they are today in their faith walk.

    Can any of us identify with this Man? (1 Timothy 1:12-16) People are people is a common phrase uttered from time to time. It is often said when referring to churches, society, and the world at large. The gist of the is saying is that regardless of where you go there will be commonalties among ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    The Holy Ghost Was Upon Him

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 19, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,287 views

    Simeon as an example of person who has the Holy Spirit working in their life.

    The Holy Ghost Was Upon Him Luke 2:25 And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. (Read also to verse 32) The Holy Ghost was upon him. The wind of the Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    Free To Set Others Free

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Feb 23, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,831 views

    Forgiveness is characteristic of God that we need in our lives to be a free person.

    FREE TO SET OTHERS FREE Matt 18:21-35 In our look through the Bible the one that we find is most like other humans is Peter. On many occasions, his desire to be spiritually tough and dependable surpassed his depth of his commitment. He often is shown as one who is weak spiritually than the other ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Holiness And The Tongue Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Feb 23, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,181 views

    James tells us the mature person is able to bridle his tongue.

    Holiness and the Tongue Text: James 3:1-12 Introduction: In 1994, a tabloid that you can purchase while standing in line at any local grocery store ran the headline "Killer Bug Ate My Face." Although the reporting was intentionally sensational, the story was based on seven real cases of invasive ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Secret Of Contentment

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 9, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,501 views

    True contentment comes only through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ

    The Secret of Contentment Philippians 4:10-13 July 16, 2006 Morning Service Introduction A wealthy employer once overheard one of his workers exclaim, "Oh if I only had a hundred dollars, I would be perfectly content." Knowing that his own money had not given him inner peace, he told her, "Since ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Be The Donkey

    Contributed by Patrick Ziegler on Oct 23, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,198 views

    Every person should carry Jesus to others because of three commands.

    Be The Donkey Matthew 21:1-9 October 16, 2005 AM Subject: Witnessing Central Theme: Why should we bring the message of Jesus to others? Objective: Every person should carry Jesus to others because of three commands. Introduction: I love when the LORD uses illustrations. When Jesus made His ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Robert Donato avatar

    Turning Quiet Places Into Holy Places

    Contributed by Robert Donato on Nov 30, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 13,787 views

    An intimate relationship with God enables a person to handle life’s difficulties

    Turning Quiet Places into Holy Places Luke 5:12-16 Theologian A. W. Tozer gives tremendous insight as he writes these profound words in his book The Knowledge of the Holy: “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” What do you think about God? Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Robert Travis avatar

    Peter's Great Confession

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,071 views

    Do not depend on public opinion for the answer. Answer this question personally and promptly.

    PETER’S GREAT CONFESSION Matthew 16:13-20 13 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.15 He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This One Thing I Know

    Contributed by Patrick Ziegler on Feb 27, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,098 views

    Every person should let Jesus into their lives because of the Lights of knowledge.

    One Thing I Know John 9 February 27, 2005 AM Subject: Knowledge Central Theme: What should we know about Jesus. Every person should let Jesus into their lives because of the Lights of knowledge. Introduction: I have been reading and thinking about this passage of scripture for a while now. I ...read more

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    Denomination: *other