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  • Dale Pilgrim avatar

    God In Your Jungle

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jun 11, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,028 views

    Life is a jungle and you’re up to your throat in quicksand...Before we can get on solid ground, we need to face the things that are pulling us under.

    Survivor – reality T.V. show. Contestants are dropped in a jungle zone where two teams compete for money and prizes. Teams vote on the performance of other tribe members and through the process eliminates other contestants. It finally comes down to one person who wins the prize and stakes claim to ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    I Will Be Leaving Mine

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 21, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,446 views

    A sermon on Matthew 6:19-24 on treasures and riches (Outline taken from Executable Outlines by Mark Copeland)

    Evening Service for 9/20/2009 Matthew 6:19-24 Introduction: A woman met a friend of her father’s who had not seen him for many years. The woman’s father was a devout Christian, so she found great joy in telling his old acquaintance about her dad’s trust in the Lord, and the way he faced suffering, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    An Open Door

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 22, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 20,258 views

    A Call to follow God through the doors HE opens and not try to walk through doors which others may open.

    An Open Door 1 Corinthians 16:5-9 * When one door closes, another opens, but we often look so long and regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one that has opened for us. -- Alexander Graham Bell * What comes to your mind when hear the term open door? A door is a movable barrier ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Challenge To Be A Dynamic Church Series

    Contributed by Aubery Moore on Dec 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,861 views

    The sermon challenges our church, to be more dynamic, where dyanmic is defined as being fluid enough to adjust to the climate and environment that our church is a part.

    As we enter November we take the opportunity to reflect and to remember the saints of Mount Bethel that has gone on to be with the Lord. We as a church are surround by a great cloud of witnesses, brothers and sisters that fought the good fight, kept the faith and ran the course that God ordained ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Questions For A Dynamic Church Series

    Contributed by Aubery Moore on Dec 19, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,910 views

    This sermons poses the question and attempt to respond to why a church should be dynamic. It explores the need for being fluid and adaptable to meet the needs of a dynamic community.

    I am hopeful, and I must admit that my attitude of hopefulness is stressed by conditions that eat at that hope. During the last presidential campaign our president built his platform on the concept of hope, of restoring hope, and using hope as the foundation for change in the political arena. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thriving In Babylon Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,090 views

    How do we live fearless lives as Christians? God’s heart is that we not just survive, but thrive (adapted from a series taught by Pastor Larry Osborne, North Coast Church.

    Thriving in Babylon Daniel 1:1-1:21 Fearless Pt 1- Thriving in Babylon Introduction New Series- Fearless (adapted from a series by Pastor Larry Osborne from North Coast Church). Many things to worry about and be afraid of today. What is it that causes you to toss/turn at night -economy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    How Are The Dead Blessed

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 7, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,682 views

    What does life mean, in the face of death?

    How Are the Dead Blessed? Revelation 14:13 “And I heard a voice from heaven say: “Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. From now on they shall have rest from their labors, and their works shall follow them.” Today we are confronted here by the death of someone we have loved. This confrontation ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Heart Of Compassion

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 14, 2017
     | 7,045 views

    Following Jesus is also having a heart of compassion like Jesus for people that we come into contact with. we may be the only Jesus they get to meet.

    A heart of Compassion Introduction- Good morning, As we look forward to Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday. I get excited! I believe that there are certain things that when talked about in the Word of God brings God’s anointing. When you talk about the resurrection, it brings God’s Spirit. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Others Can't, "But God Can!"

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 31, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,149 views

    The accuser will try to use anything he can to diminish your hopes and dreams in your life, including the ones around you, but the fact is this, Other people don’t set the limitations and parameters for your life, you do.

    Others can’t but God can! Romans 3:3 NKJ 3. For what if some did not believe? Will their unbelief make the faithfulness of God without effect? Gods faithfulness, is not based on our faithfulness, or on the faithfulness of those who are around us. TBS.(the bible says) no matter what, He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Others Can’t Do It, But God Can!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 27, 2012
    based on 26 ratings
     | 20,367 views

    The more you seek His word and what He has promised you, the more you will be blessed! Tune out the negative and focus on Gods positive word in and over your life and hold on, because He will exceed every expectation you place before Him,

    Others can’t but God can! Romans 3:3 NKJ 3. For what if some did not believe? Will their unbelief make the faithfulness of God without effect? Gods faithfulness, is not based on our faithfulness, or on the faithfulness of those who are around us. TBS.(the bible says) no matter what, He remains ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gift Of Peace Series

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012
     | 6,550 views

    To extend the gift of peace to people during a busy time of year.

    [S] In just a few more days we will celebrate the most spectacular event in all of human history. The general population calls it Christmas or Winter Break or Happy Holidays, but we know it as the birth of the Messiah. We tend to celebrate the event with the giving and receiving of gifts as ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • William Wyne avatar

    A Prayer In Beginning A New Year

    Contributed by William Wyne on Feb 28, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,755 views

    The believers focus in facing the unknown.

    You can begin the New Year however you choose to, you were made that way by a sovereign God to choose the path of your attitude and action that you desire. However the outcome is often intrinsically tied to your choices. Because every choice we make has an end result, good, bad, or indifferent. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • George Yates avatar

    Happy Are The Mourners Series

    Contributed by George Yates on Apr 10, 2012
     | 4,754 views

    Blessed are they that mourn

    I. What tremendous mourning we have gone through in these past few months since 9-11. A. We have mourned the loss of thousands of people murdered in the Trade Towers, the Pentagon, and in a field in Pennsylvania. B. Matt 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    The Angels

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 31, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,975 views

    Looking at the angels to see the birth of Christ.

    THE ANGELS LUKE 2:8-14 December 12, 2010 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Faith In God’s Promises Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 27, 2011
    based on 29 ratings
     | 21,774 views

    The Bible makes clear the fact that man’s faith & God’s grace are both involved in salvation. For the promise of God’s salvation belongs to the realm of grace & faith, not works.

    ROMANS 4: 16-18 FAITH IN GOD’S PROMISES Paul continues his illustration of Abraham as the supreme Old Testament example of saving faith. He makes clear the fact that man’s faith and God’s grace are both involved in salvation. For the promise of God’s salvation belongs to the realm of grace and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist