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  • Robert Garrett avatar

    One Nation "Under" God

    Contributed by Robert Garrett on May 29, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,653 views

    This sermon call God’s people to a call of Reputation. The leaderrs must have a reputaiton of accountability and the pepole hasa reputation of responsiblity.

    “ONE NATION UNDER GOD” Proverbs 14:34- I Timothy 2:1-2 INTRO. Throughout our lives we find ourselves many times being placed under certain precarious positions and circumstances but most importantly we find ourselves under certain people that brings us discomfort, displeasure and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Developing A Spiritual Diet And Exercise Program

    Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 12,036 views

    We discuss the importance of not only learning the word, but exercising our faith (doing it) as well!

    Can you tell me what the four major food groups are this morning? The teacher knew there was a shortfall of intelligence after she asked the class to name the four major food groups. Suzie shot up her hand and quickly reeled them off: "Wendy’s, McDonald’s, Burger King, and Pizza Hut." I did a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Have You Lost Your Song?

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 234 ratings
     | 20,556 views

    We tend to lose our song in life and need to get it back.

    INTRO.- Have you lost your song? Have you lost your ability to sing? Or it may be that you never had it in the first place. Have you lost your enthusiasm for living? Have you lost your joy for living? ILL.- Listen to the story about Chippie the parakeet. A Texas newspaper carried this story ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Not As Clean As You Think

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,883 views

    Seeker service that uses a couple of dial commercials to illustrate how we need the cleansing of Christ in our lives. This sermon has a couple of video clips and powerpoint available if you are interested.

    Sermon Text—–1 Peter 1:18-19 For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. Introduction: · From ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #2-3 Understanding The Power Of Division Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 9, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,593 views

    We study the power of disagreement and division and this negative power will destroy God’s plan.

    UNDERSTANDING THE POWER OF DIVISON By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this lesson in two parts. This lesson is part two and three of a three part lesson. I. INTRODUCTION: A. Did you hear about the good news? An old woman called their Pastor to discuss a matter of great ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    #7divine Possibilities: Scars Are Testimonies Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 15, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,149 views

    God could heal all wounds and leave no scars, but scars are a testimony of survival and a witness tool!

    SPEAK TO THE DIVINE POSSIBILITIES: #7: SCARS ARE A TESTIMONY AND OPPORTUNITY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We are studying Divine Possibilities: 1. Climb into God’s Envelope; 2. Accept the Mantle; 3. Starving at a feast; 4. Let God! 5. DYING IN A RUT! When an unforgiving ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bruce Allen avatar

    Put Away The Old | Put On The New

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Jul 21, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,662 views

    When you are born-again there is a change in you. This change is reflected in the way we live out our lives. What are you portraying - the Old or New you?

    Put Away the Old – Put On the New Colossians 3:1-17 If … you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. (2) Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. (3) For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Chew On This Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Jun 4, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,286 views

    Part of a series in Philippians, we’re encouraged to "chew" on things that honor God.

    Chew on This Phil. 4:8-9 (Davon Huss, SC.com) Rules of chocolate (appropriate for post-Valentine’s Day): •If you’ve got melted chocolate all over your hands, you’re eating it too slowly. •Chocolate covered raisins, cherries, and strawberries all count as fruit, so eat as many as you want. •The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Wallace avatar

    You Can Change Your Self Esteem

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 26, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,973 views

    With God’s help we can change our self image so that it is more in line with how God sees us.

    You can change you self-concept 1 Peter 1:18-19 How does our world place value on people? Physical beauty, Money, Accomplishment. By comparing yourself with others. That’s how many get the value of themself. However, If it don’t line up with the world of God, it needs changed. There is no ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Sheldon Boyd avatar

    A Big Little Problem Series

    Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,964 views

    This is part of a series I did on topics my congregation requested. Several of these messages are two parts.

    YOU ASKED FOR IT A BIG LITTLE PROBLEM Sunday June 11, 2006 Scripture Reference: James 3:1-12 Intro. A. [] Did you hear about the three preachers who went fishing together? After they got out into the middle of the lake they started confessing to each other the sins that seem to continue to ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Funeral Message / Service

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 25, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,489 views

    A well lived life is reflected not by accomplishments, successes or accolades, but by relationship – a relationship not only with others, but a relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ.

    NOTE TO READER: First is the message, then the funeral as given. The benediction ties into the body of the message and reasserts the power of the resurrection. We are each entrusted with one life, formed by the hand of the Father in our mother’s womb – surely God has his hand on us from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Servant Of God Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,649 views

    Moses, Pt. 15 (Final)

    THE SERVANT OF GOD (DEUT 34) A friend sent me an e-mail with the subject “God’s resume.” The cover letter reads: To Whom It May Concern, I heard you were considering a new manager in your life. I would like to apply for the job. I believe I am the most qualified candidate. I created the heavens ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Finding Our Native Tongue Series

    Contributed by Eldon Reich on Aug 24, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,340 views

    This sermon deals with the lost language of the Christian. We have become a part of the world so much that we no longer have a distintive language.

    FINDING OUR NATIVE TONGUE John 8:42-44 Friends, did you know that there are 6000 languages in the world One is said to disappear every fortnight—2 weeks. 200 years ago the German explorer Alexander von Humboldt stumbled upon a village in what is now Venezuela. While there he heard a parrot ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Blessing Of The Blessing

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Oct 9, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 23,832 views

    God wants to bless people, and He wants to do it through YOU! We respond to God’s blessings through blessing and being a blessing unto others. Through our obedience and His power, God’s Light and Kingdom will expand.

    “THE BLESSING OF THE BLESSING” INTRODUCTION: A mother invited some people to dinner. At the table, she turned to her six-year-old daughter and said, "Would you like to say the blessing?" "I wouldn’t know what to say," the girl replied. "Just say what you hear Mommy say," the mother answered. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Praying For Power Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 3, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,404 views

    Paul prays for power, not for specific situations but for the power to know the enormity of the love of God.

    I wonder if you remember that time in the 80s when there were a string of books published with the idea of power in the title. Here are some examples: Power Evangelism, Power Preaching, How to Release God’s Healing Power Through Prayer, Hidden Power of Speaking in Tongues, Confronting Powerless ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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