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  • Charles Cockroft avatar

    Be Always Prayful Series

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 67 ratings
     | 9,142 views

    One of the most neglected parts of being a Christian is often our prayer life

    “PRAY CONTINUALLY” 1 Thess. 5:17 Pray without ceasing. A young boy once made a point on the importance of praying with a family who had invited him to dinner. The boy at age six had been taught that it was important to give thanks to God before each meal. As the host family sat at the dinner ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Living Hope Series

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Aug 17, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,905 views

    Finding God's hope in places you wouldn't expect.

    LIVING HOPE 1 Peter 1 My son asked, “If Sea World really loves animals, then why do they keep them captive?” What a deep question. Maybe you can relate. If someone loves you, then why are you still held captive? If people in your world love you when why do they keep you captive? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Your Motivation With Jesus?

    Contributed by Michael Bolin on Dec 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,544 views

    Discerning your reasoning for being a Christian.

    What is your motivation with Jesus? Have you ever noticed some things in the world look the same? Have you watched the winter Olympics? On the downhill slope ski slope all participants look exactly the same. They will each ware a white helmet, blue uniform and a white vest that said Vancouver. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Fresh Start

    Contributed by Arthur And Marie Mason on Jan 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,677 views

    Perhaps, there have been times in your life when you felt desolate, alone, and that there was no one who cared.

    Introduction: Perhaps, there have been times in your life when you felt desolate, alone, and that there was no one who cared. Perhaps you have gone through life like a hurricane, hurling insults and criticism, and tearing up everyone and everything within sight. You’ve hurt those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Deceived By Others Series

    Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 20, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,479 views

    Who are the ’false teachers’ Peter talks about? How can we tell them from the wayward Christian?

    Age old adage, you can put earrings on a pig, but it’s still a _____. Peter could spot a pig a mile away (not bacon) …someone who claims to be one thing, but is in fact, a completely different thing entirely. Someone who is not genuine, someone who is a fraud. 2 Peter is one FASCINATING book. Ben ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Corporate Nutrition Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jun 29, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,398 views

    Instructions for Worship regarding our approach to Communion

    SERIES: PRESCRIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today III. MAINTAINING PROPER DIET & EXERCISE C.) TRAINING ETTIQUETTE (Instructions for Worship) “CORPORATE NUTRITION” (1 Cor. 11:17-34) Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, June 7, 2009 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Beth Garrod-Logsdon avatar

    The Choice Is Yours... Choose Wisely

    Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Nov 10, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 16,714 views

    32nd Sunday Ordinary Time, Year A Joshua 24:14-24 & Matthew 25:1-13 Making a choice to serve God for the "long hull" is the most important choice of our lives.

    The Choice is Yours… Choose Wisely Joshua 24:14-24 & Matthew 25:1-13 One of the greatest abilities that separates humans from the rest of God’s creation is our ability to recognize alternatives, to weigh options and their possible consequences and then to make a informed decision. As we look ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Many Are Invited, But Few Are Chosen

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 25, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,285 views

    Pentecost 21 (A) - Jesus teaches that many are invited, but few are chosen. Thankfully our gracious God calls and calls again despite how mankind reacts.

    MANY ARE INVITED BUT FEW ARE CHOSEN (Outline) October 21, 2007 - PENTECOST 21 - Matthew 22:1-14 INTRO: Consider for a moment how many technological advances that have taken place in the last few years. We cannot keep track of all the electronic marvels that have been invented or improved. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How To Find God's Will?

    Contributed by David Mende on Jul 13, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 18,414 views

    We know that it is important to do God’s will. But how can we find God’s will for our lives? Well, this is exactly what I try to answer here through the Holy Scriptures. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

    How to Find God’s Will? All of us know that we have to follow God’s will. We even know that if we follow the will of God in our lives, it gives us immense satisfaction and that’s the best thing we can ever do. But most of the Christians aren’t following the will of God because they don’t know ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Hiehle avatar

    Beginning Our New Life Series

    Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Jul 28, 2009
     | 3,705 views

    This sermon asks the question, Who Is Jesus? It is a great foundational message about Jesus.

    I heard some time ago that when Vince Lombardi was the coach of the Green Bay Packers that he stood before the team the day after a tough game and spoke to the men. These seasoned men had been playing the game of football nearly their entire lives. They know the gridiron and how to play the game. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Living Hope Series

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 27, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,733 views

    I am truly discovering that life’s obstacles are truly opportunities for God to show just how awesome He really is. Obstacles give us God stories! Do you need a God story today?

    LIVING HOPE 1 Peter 1 My son asked, “If Sea World really loves animals, then why do they keep them captive?” What a deep question. Maybe you can relate. If someone loves you, then why are you still held captive? If people in your world love you when why do they keep you captive? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Facing Your Giants: Desperate Days Series

    Contributed by Max Lucado on Nov 1, 2006
    based on 153 ratings
     | 33,439 views

    These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. God wants to give us bread for our souls and a sword for the struggle.

    “Desperate Days” 1 Samuel 21: 1-9 These sermons served as the foundation for Max’s newest book, Facing Your Giants. THEME: God wants to give us bread for our souls and a sword for the struggle. Introduction: The desperate man sits in the corner of the church assembly. Dry mouth, moist ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Urban Legend #1: There Are Many Ways To God Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 8, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,204 views

    Are there many ways to God, or is Jesus the only way?

    [For free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] Popular urban legends: • Bubble gum, if swallowed, remains in your stomach for seven years. • When you see an oncoming car with no headlights on, don’t flash your headlights at an oncoming car. You may become part of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ned Bartlebaugh avatar

    Principles Of Faith

    Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Apr 29, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,683 views

    Christian faith has God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit as its object, requires action and produces joy.

    Introduction SHARP – We are living in difficult and confusing times. We all are living lives of constant change as we move from duty station to duty station and going from one deployment to another. Add on top of that the uncertainty of life as shown by the Virginia Tech killings, Columbine, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Swanger avatar

    God's Answer To Anger

    Contributed by David Swanger on Aug 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,212 views

    Does your anger need to be controlled, condemned, conquered or channeled. Does it result in sinful or God honoring behavior. You do have a choice.

    GOD’S ANSWER TO ANGER The story is told of a man and woman who had been married for over 60 years. They had shared everything except there was one secret in their marriage. The wife had a shoe box in the top of her closet, and she had cautioned her husband never to open it and never to ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ