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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Be Fully Charged With The Spirit's Empowering

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 26, 2003
    based on 33 ratings
     | 5,364 views

    Ask yourself what are the reasons why many content themselves in living on low power when they could be operating on the awesome power of the Holy Spirit of God and the word’s sanctifying influence.

    Acts 1:6-8 What is the source of your power? Theme - We can only know the power of the Spirit through being His witnesses in our Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the utter most parts of the earth. (Acts 1:8) Quote:Faith in God makes great optimists. Over in Burma, Judson was lying in a foul jail ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    The Fickleness Of Public Opinion Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 6, 2009
     | 5,984 views

    This message examines the implications of Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem.

    In the political arena, the public opinion polls seem to have the ability to shape policy. Politicians are constantly watching their job approval ratings to determine whether or not policy changes are in the best interest of their political future. As our text begins, Jesus’ popularity is at an all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Jacobs avatar

    In The Mud Or Under The Blood

    Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 15, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,768 views

    The question is not, "What are you building" as much as "What Are You Building On?"

    "IN THE MUD OR UNDER THE BLOOD" MATT. 7:24-29 Mat 7:24 Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on a rock. Mat 7:25 And the rain came down, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house. And it did not fall, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Allen avatar

    Marriage Ceremony

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Jul 14, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 20,555 views

    Sample Marriage Ceremony

    WEDDING SERVICE Bride & Groom (Names) Date Time P. S. Baptist Church Officiating Minister (Name) * THE PROLOGUE - Hebrews 13:4a Marriage is honorable ... ­ * FAMILY & FRIENDS OF BRIDE & GROOM - We have gathered here today at the invitation of Bride and Groom in the presence of God and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dwayne Williams avatar

    How To Pass, When You Feel That You Are A Failure

    Contributed by Dwayne Williams on Sep 11, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,151 views

    how a person handles failure can mean the difference between living a victorious life or living a life filled with bitterness, hostility, solitary, and anger.

    How to pass even though you feel like you are failing 2 Corinthians 4: 6 – 12 Main Focus is 2 Corinthians 4: 8-9 I know this title of this sermon doesn’t really make sense to a lot of people on this morning, I know that they will have questions that will pop up in people head like, what do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Hopkins avatar

    Sermon For The Beginning Of Lent

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Aug 25, 2005
    based on 159 ratings
     | 30,113 views

    A sermon for the beginning of Lent, written for a small congregation in an English country chapel

    The shortest sermon ever recorded, which you won’t be getting this morning, consisted of the preacher going into the pulpit and quoting Romans 6:23, “The wages of sin is death”, and adding “there has been no change in the rate of pay. Amen”. It’s not very fashionable these days to talk about sin ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Lynn Malone avatar

    The Keys To Happiness--Key #2 Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Sep 21, 2005
     | 3,852 views

    Mourning our sins brings the comfort of Christ, and also leads us to others who mourn.

    The Keys to Happiness Key #2—Compassion Matthew 5:1-2, 4 Ten rules for happier living: 1. Give something away (no strings attached) 2. Do a kindness (and forget it) 3. Spend a few minutes with the aged (their experience is a priceless guidance) 4. Look intently into the face of a baby (and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Effective Leadership Requires The Right Attitude Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 16, 2005
    based on 50 ratings
     | 13,341 views

    A look at the necessary building blocks for effective leadership.

    An optimist has been defined as a person who, falling from the top of a forty-story building, says on the way down, “All right so far!” You do not need to ignore or overlook the facts to be able to look upon the bright side of life. Realism is necessary. But for the Christian, God must figure in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rule Digal avatar

    The Psalmist's Picture Of God

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,954 views

    Life is not always wonderful; but we have the greatest reason to rejoice: our God is the powerful God of history, the Personal and Active God, and the God of Creation.

    Theme: The Psalmist’s Picture of God Text: Psalm 146:1-10 Intro. A. I’d like to thank God for His sufficient grace that sustained us amidst the increasing political and economic crisis that we are experiencing in our country(Philippines). I know we all feel these pressing circumstances. But thank ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Don Jones avatar

    Tlc

    Contributed by Don Jones on Apr 22, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,815 views

    The message looks at the Lord’s provision in suffering.

    Suffering and TLC 2 Corinthians 1:3 T is for Trials For some reason people actually believe that if you are a believer or even a good person you shouldn’t or won’t experience pain and suffering in this life. From personal experience I can tell you this is not true. Suffering is one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Recycled People

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 23, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,212 views

    God is a master at recycling and reshaping our lives into something new.

    Title: Recycled People Text: Acts 9:1-20 Thesis: God is a master at recycling and reshaping our lives into something new. Introduction There is a growing awareness of increasing efforts to recycle… it is going on all around us: The most notable home in Colorado built with recycled materials ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Mathews avatar

    I Am Not Leaving You Series

    Contributed by Scott Mathews on Mar 22, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,370 views

    Second in the Series "Before Christ" (B.C) A look at Malachi, and what was going on in the heart of God before Immanuel.

    Adventure Christian Church of North Natomas Malachi 2 - 3:1 (p. 665) Series: Before Christ (B.C.) Title: “I Am Not Leaving You” “The memory of any stretch of years eventually resolves to a list of names, and one of the useful ways of recalling the past two millenniums is by listing the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Coker avatar

    Attitude Is Everything

    Contributed by Chris Coker on May 4, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 12,402 views

    Attitude is everything when it comes to following God.

    I think that explains what Steve Martin is gray head? But if you think about it we can relate to that can’t we? Kids are screaming, bad day at work, getting bad news from the doctor, and the never ending bills, someone cutting you off on the Interstate, all these things and 1,000 can cause us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James Stewart Jr. avatar

    Rewiring The Desire To Acquire Series

    Contributed by James Stewart Jr. on Dec 17, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,290 views

    Intro; The message deal’s with the area of Greed. This is the Fifth message in the series.

    Intro; Today’s message is dealing with the area of Greed. Greed is another one of those sins that you can’t see but the people around you can see it in you. Perhaps you with the mentioning of the word greed a face popped up in your mind. Could be your wife or husband. Greed says many things but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brad Robertson avatar

    Faith That Doesn't Give Up No Matter What Series

    Contributed by Brad Robertson on Sep 17, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,927 views

    3rd message in the "Pay-off of Perseverance" series.

    Series: The Pay-off of Perseverance Message #3: Faith That Doesn’t Give Up No Matter What – September 16, 2007 You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what was promised…my righteous one will live by faith…we are not of those who shrink back… Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational