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  • Jay Robison avatar

    What It Means To Be Held

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Jul 26, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,240 views

    In this sermon I use Natalie Grant’s song Held as a tool to understand Jesus’ message to the church at Smyrna. Smyrna was a church under attack with Pain Poverty Slander and a promise of worse yet to come. But the church was also held because Jesus sees t

    WHAT IT MEANS TO BE ARE HELD July 24, 2005 Jay Davis Robison Revelation 2:8-11 According to 20 the countdown magazine #1 Contemp Christian song 7/23/05 Natalie Grant “Held” Song a little unsettling, verse tells of 2-month-old baby Who dies while his mother is praying for sudden ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Redemption Series

    Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Jun 15, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,770 views

    the fourth sermon in a series dealing with spiritual blessings we don’t often think of

    Seven Spiritual Blessings Part 4 Redemption Foundational Text: Eph. 1:3-14 Text: Eph. 1:7 Intro: We have been looking for the past couple of weeks at spiritual blessings - These are blessings that we overlook many times - That we have a tendency to take for granted - The reason it is so important ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Midnight Cry

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 28, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 13,108 views

    When you consider the coming of Jesus Christ, what do you see taking place in your life? The prophecies regarding the coming of Christ found in the word of God was never meant to bring you thoughts of panic, doom or discouragement.

    THE MIDNIGHT CRY The recent events, taking place in the news, continue to challenge my heart with the fact that Jesus is coming soon. Although I am troubled with the terror that has gripped our nation, I am not discouraged or surprised with what the Lord has planned for this world. As believers ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Todd Pugh avatar

    The Lord Commands Teh Blessing

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,250 views

    A sobering looking at the times in Scripture God "commands the blessing" God calls us to unity, obedience to Him and to not wrong another. This sermon is a call to work against abortion. If the Church will do this, God commands His blessing.

    The Lord Commands the Blessing Sunday Sermon / February 11th 2007 Call forward everyone under the age of 34 – take a good look at every one of these beautiful children of God. How many of you long to receive the Blessing of God over your life? How doest that happen? Do we just name it and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Question That Demanded An Answer

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Apr 18, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 17,359 views

    Have you ever been asked a question that demanded no answer? A question that requires no answer does so because the answer is self-evident. The question of the Philippian jailor demanded and answer. It was a crucial question and demanded a conclusive ans

    The Question That Demanded An Answer Acts 16: 20-34 Have you ever been asked a question that demanded no answer? A question that requires no answer does so because the answer is self-evident. The question of the Philippian jailor demanded and answer. It was a crucial question and demanded a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Spillman avatar

    Its A Wonderful Life

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008
     | 3,612 views

    “It’s A Wonderful Life” is a remembrance of that innocence.

    Every Christmas season I watch Frank Capra’s “It’s A Wonderful Life” on television. It’s not that I plan it or anything; it just happens to come on some night when I happen to be watching TV. Usually, one of the networks will air the movie on the 23rd of December; sometimes even Christmas Eve. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    Keeping Your Joy Alive Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Aug 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,819 views

    In this Psalm, we notice three aspects of this topic of joy and the motivations that can keep us joyful.

    Keeping Your Joy Alive Griffith Baptist Church – 8/3/08 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 40 Main Verse: Psalms 40:8 - I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart. The Introduction 1. God Helps the Troubled – 40:1-3 2. God Helps the Humble – 40:4-5 3. God Helps the Obedient – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Raymond Smith avatar

    Where Are The Heros?

    Contributed by Raymond Smith on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,382 views

    Challenge for believers to take their stand for Him and experience the Lord’s enabling and provision

    1 Samuel 17; Numbers 13:26 - 14:10. Who are your heroes? Each generation has its heroes. Some are because of the heroic actions, others because they had (in our opinion) enough courage to challenge the system. Some are because they "made" it in something, in this particular generation it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bret White avatar

    Defeating King Me Series

    Contributed by Bret White on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,587 views

    We must defeat our selfish nature to allow Christ to take control. Where does it begin and how big of a problem is it?

    Scripture Reading: James 3:13-17 Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. 14But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. 15This is not the wisdom that comes down ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Eric Vertein avatar

    The Counselor Will Teach You Everything

    Contributed by Eric Vertein on Jun 7, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,382 views

    On Maundy Thursday Jesus promises the Holy Spirit. He will teach and remind the disciples of Christ’s teaching. They will be blessed with peace.

    John 14:25-27 All this I have spoken while still with you. 26 But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Stay Confident In Conflict

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 25, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,928 views

    Stay Confident In Conflict 1) Look to the Lord; 2)Live in his house

    Another season of American Idol is upon us. This is the T.V. show that gives millions of Americans the opportunity to become the next pop star. If you’ve ever watched the show, especially the opening rounds, you know how most people who bomb are quick to say that they can really sing, not just well ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Kory Wilcoxson avatar

    Knowing Judas Series

    Contributed by Kory Wilcoxson on Mar 19, 2006
    based on 54 ratings
     | 10,892 views

    In this series, we’re taking a closer look at those people who were around Jesus during his last days. This sermon looks at Judas Iscariot.

    “Were You There?” Sermon Series Sermon #3 – Judas March 19, 2006 Kory Wilcoxson It’s always been a popular idea to give your child a biblical name. Did you know that our associate minister has three brothers named Matthew, Mark, and Luke? I guess Tim’s parents didn’t want to seem too religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    People.calm

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jun 25, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,371 views

    Too often God’s design for victorious living is replaced with fear, depression and anxiety. What can be done about it?

    My preparation took some interesting twists and turns – where I started on Tuesday morning is not where I ended up last night! I feel drawn to today’s subject and couldn’t seem to get around it. I trust this as God’s leading and proceed accordingly. Whoever you are this is for you from God ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • David Ward avatar

    What's Love Got To Do With It?

    Contributed by David Ward on Jan 23, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 18,531 views

    An Easter message about God’s love from John 3:16

    “What’s Love Got to Do With It?” John 3:16 INTRODUCTION: Do you believe God is a loving God? Some of you have a knee-jerk “yes” response, because that’s what you’ve been taught to believe. But do your actions & attitudes reflect that? Down deep, do you really believe that God is a loving God? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Transparency

    Contributed by K George on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 21,946 views

    The risks and the benefits of living a transparent Christian life, as our Savior did.

    Living the Transparent Life The word "transparent" in the Webster’s dictionairy means to allow light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen. Years ago my first experience with this word in the Christian faith came as I heard a powerful man of God speak about it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational