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  • Matthew Morine avatar

    The Impossible Prayer

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Sep 27, 2004
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     | 5,159 views

    To make us believe that God is still working in our lives today. That we cannot place the Lord in a box and give him commands.

    THE IMPOSSIBLE PRAYER FOCUS: THE ACCOUNT OF THE ARREST OF PETER AND HIS DELIVERANCE BY THE HAND OF GOD. FUNCTION: TO PROMOTE A STRONGER FAITH IN THE WEAK PRAYERS OF CHRISTIANS. TEXT: ACTS 12:1-17 INTRODUCTION Eddie from the Brown Trail Church of Christ in Bedford, Texas pulled me aside ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Parable Of The Talents

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 23, 2004
    based on 156 ratings
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    An examination of a parable that Jesus told of the talents. So often we do not use what God has given us for his glory. We must put to use our gifts

    Introduction: Martha Berry was a lady with a vision to help children. She began a school for poor children. She had no books, no building and no money. But she had a dream. She went to Henry Ford to ask for a donation. Mr. Ford reached into his pocket gave Martha Berry a dime. Most people would ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Strive For Love

    Contributed by Chad Fessenden on Mar 9, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,240 views

    We can accomplish great things for God, but none greater than the act of love!

    Acts 20 23I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me. 24However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me--the task of testifying to the gospel of God’s grace. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    "What God Has Joined Together..."

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008
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     | 6,251 views

    Message on Jesus’ words on the permanence of marriage.

    “What God Has Joined Together…” Matthew 19:1-12 January 6, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: Next month my wife and I will celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. Some of you think of that and go, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Straight Living In A Crooked World Series

    Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,844 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 STRAIGHT LIVING IN A CROKKED WORLD Sunday May 28, 2006 Scripture Reference: 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Intro. A. Today we are going to look at the subject of Holiness. When I began this series and I spoke on the topic of suffering I said that I felt like I was standing at the edge ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Consider The Cost Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Oct 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,910 views

    What does it take to follow Jesus? Find out in this message about the tower builder and the king.

    "Consider the Cost" Luke 14:25-35 Have you ever got involved in something, only to realize afterwards that it wasn¡¦t what you thought? Even though they told you what was required, for some reason it just didn¡¦t sink in¡Kand so you found yourself feeling like an unhappy camper just halfway into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Incarnational Stream Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,239 views

    God is everywhere, with us always. The "incarnational stream" helps us live with/in God daily.

    The Incarnational Stream: How Broad Is The Kingdom Of God? February 26, 2006 Intro: In a certain suburban neighborhood, there were two brothers, 8 and 10 years old, who were exceedingly mischievous. Whatever went wrong in the neighborhood, it turned out they had had a hand in it. Their parents ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Miserable To The Marvelous

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 18, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,544 views

    The hope of salvation is based on the assurance that God really loves us

    I would be happy to email you the word file (I color code the sermon) and the power point for this sermon free. Just email me the title in the subject line. Romans 5:6-8 “From Miserable to Marvelous” “The hope of salvation is based on the assurance that God really loves us.” Sunday Morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Sky Is The Limit Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,224 views

    Creation, Pt. 2

    THE SKY IS THE LIMIT (GENESIS 2:1-25) In March 1997, Dolly of Scotland made headline news. Who was Dolly? Dolly was a sheep. Scientists from the Roslin Institute in Scotland, who have tried for more than 10 years to clone a sheep from a single adult cell, produced Dolly after 277 failed attempts. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Matthew 7:13-28 The Broad And Narrow Way

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 8, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 21,381 views

    we can tell a tree by the fruit it bears. The same is true with Christians, as Christians we desire to produce the fruit of Godliness.

    Matthew 7:13-28 THE BROAD AND NARROW WAY 3-29-08 Today we’re going to talk for a little while on fruit bearing, all of us know that an apple tree bears apples, it is impossible for it to bear any other kind of fruit, therefore we can tell a tree by the fruit it bears. The same is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Advent: The Magi Seek The True Light Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Nov 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,104 views

    The Christmas Star and the infant Jesus appear insignificant to the human eye, but both in parallel have hidden power and might. The Apostle John explains how.

    Second passage reference Matt 2:1-12. The Gospel of Matthew tells us the story of the Magi, this group of astronomers from the East who follow a new star, and seek to find who the star belongs too. The Magi know that this star is not just any star, they know it is significant beyond anything they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Sanctity Of Life

    Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on May 8, 2010
    based on 28 ratings
     | 18,522 views

    The penalty for killing an unborn eagle in this country is a fine of up to $5000 and up to five years in prison But,the killing of an unborn baby is not considered a crime at all, as long as the mother approves.

    THE SANCTITY OF LIFE INTRO: A.Vince Lombardi was one of the most outstanding coaches of the Green bay Packers. Due to his success each year the winner of the Super Bowl receives a trophy called the Lombardi Trophy. Each year Vince would start each summer camp the same way. He would get h is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Good Debt

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,430 views

    In God's economy we let no debt remain outstanding except the continuing debt to love one another.

    Title: Good Debt Text: Romans 13:8-14 Thesis: In God’s economy we let no debt remain outstanding except the continuing debt to love one another. Introduction Debt is a hot-button topic these days. The Urban Dictionary defines debt this way: “What America is in a lot of.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Aren't More Of Us Dying?

    Contributed by Terry Frazier on Mar 10, 2012
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     | 9,874 views

    The Church needs to learn to die to self more collectively but it begins on an individual basis first. Like Jesus said, "Not My Will But Your Will Be Done!

    Why Aren’t More Of Us Dying? When you read the Title in the Bulletin this morning, did it make you think “what is the preacher going to preach about today”? I hope that he doesn’t want us to die! I want to tell you today that yes; I really do want all of you to die today. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Ely avatar

    The Mind Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 34,328 views

    We are told that when we meet Jesus everything changes. But what should change? This series will deal with the transformation that we are supposed to undergo.

    “Transformers” Pt. 1 – The Mind I. Introduction We are told that once we meet Jesus everything will change. We have heard it and perhaps quoted it ourselves, “Behold old things have passed away and all things are new” and “if any man is in Christ he is a new creature.” But my question is what ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal