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  • Steve Miller avatar

    He Loves (3:16, Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Steve Miller on Feb 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,615 views

    Love takes first place in John 3:16. But isn’t that exactly why more don’t trust Jesus. They simply don’t trust love! Yet, God proves his love in the story of Hosea. His love(1)will never let you go and (2)will always take you back.

    Message was inspired and adapted from Max Lucado’s book 3:16, Numbers of Hope, study guide materials, and his sermon series by the same title. Scripture: Hosea 1:2; 3:1-5 Title: He Loved Series: 3:16 (part 2) Introduction Love takes first place in the 3:16 Gospel statement, “God so loved…” But ...read more

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    Spring Forward

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Mar 13, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,047 views

    This message looks at how God invites us into relationship and calls us to enjoy the "newness" of spring again after winter...

    Last night, hopefully, you reset your clocks. This time of your we spring forward - we move the clock ahead, and we lose an hour. We, of course, also gain some daylight at the end of the day... Which is something I am looking forward to! - This week I started thinking about Spring - about springing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Powerful Prayer Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,518 views

    Timothy and Epaphroditus served God with reckless abandon. They were willing to go wherever God led them.

    There’s a subject in school you either love or hate--History. People who lack an appreciation of history don’t learn from it. Military leaders study the lives of great generals and the strategies of past battles. Even with the advent of sophisticated technology on the battlefield there is still ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Wise Men Still Seek The King Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 21, 2008
    based on 12 ratings
     | 7,185 views

    The wise men from the east teach us two valuable lessons. If we want to experience the joy of Christmas, then we must seek the King, and worship Him today.

    WISE MEN STILL SEEK THE KING INTRO: (From Sermon Central dot com). Retailers of all sorts are frantically slashing prices on their merchandise to entice consumers to buy more stuff, to get more goodies. Here are some 2008 sample ads collected in one week: • Wal-Mart wants us to buy more so we ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Isaiah 54-Sing Series

    Contributed by Tim Adour on Feb 20, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 12,386 views

    Sing in spite of feeling barren. God will hear and answer.

    SING ISAIAH 54 JANUARY 13, 2008 PLEASE HEAR THIS STATEMENT… FOR MOST THINGS IN LIFE WHAT WE SEE, WHAT WE CAN TOUCH, WHAT IS THERE BEFORE US, IS REALITY. I SEE THIS PULPIT, YOU CAN’T TELL ME ITS NOT THERE BECAUSE I’M TOUCHING IT. I SEE YOU SITTING IN THE PEWS, YOU ARE REAL, YOUR ARE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Avoiding Penalties Series

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Sep 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,455 views

    This message talks about the destruction of sin and how to avoid it...

    I enjoy watching a good football game. Yesterday, I must admit that I watched several... One of my favorite parts of a football game is when there’s a game changing play - a long pass - or a huge run - that is so fun to watch! BUT one of my least favorite parts of the game is what happens when you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fighting For Truth

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Sep 15, 2008
     | 3,565 views

    Press ahead, persevere and persist in His grace.

    FIGHTING FOR TRUTH Text: Jude 17-25 What is truth? We hear that question ringing from pages of Holy Scripture. One source tell us that the word truth is found 237 times in the King James version of the Holy Bible. Pilate asked this question of Jesus in the Gospel of John chapter 18 and verse 38. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Divine Encouragement 1 Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,914 views

    Exposition of Acts 18:1-17 broken up into two messages about the encouragement Paul received from God in Corinth

    Text: Acts 18:1-17, Title: Divine Encouragement, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/9/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Talk about the saints that experienced depression and discouragement: Joseph, Moses, Joshua, Job, Elijah, Jeremiah, Spurgeon, and Luther—talk about his wife telling him God is dead. B. Background ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heavens Hero Abraham Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 25, 2008
     | 2,451 views

    The Cost, Conflict and Confession of Faith you can alo listen at www.preaching.co.nr

    Heaven’s Hero, Abraham, Part Two In the last study on Abraham we seen how the natural out working of faith in God is obedience to God Word. Abraham displayed an unconditional spontaneous obedience "to go for God" and then also to "let go" of what ever or whoever was holding him back from going for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Bessing Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Andy Payne on Jul 20, 2009
     | 2,531 views

    God calls us to leave our comfort zones and step out in faith. Many people refuse to move because they believe that “blessed” people live in comfort and security.

    Intro: Expectations VIDEO: Shrek Plot: The irreverent fairy tale of an ogre (Shrek) who sets out on a daring quest to rescue the feisty Princess Fiona with the help of a loudmouthed Donkey and win back the deed to his beloved swamp from scheming Lord Farquaad. SCENE: Fiona thanks Shrek and asks to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Renovations: The Pudding Principle Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Jun 8, 2009
     | 5,224 views

    A 5 week series on the book of Philippians that parallels a renovation project in the church. This message deals with the end result of renovation.

    Renovations: Making it New Again Pt 5 – The Pudding Principle Philippians 4:1-13 We started some time ago talking about renovations. The definition of the word is simple: 1. To restore to an earlier condition, as by repairing or remodeling. 2. To impart new vigor; to revive. In Chapter 1 we looked ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Why Do Men Hate The Church? Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 3, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,201 views

    A sermon focused on how the church can better reach out to men

    INTRO * New television series (I don't like) o Sons of Anarchy Anarchy = without government or law * Suggesting that tough, strong, cool guys are above the law * It's TV's version of the tough guy o A mans, man o Because TV often portrays the man as a „X Bumbling „X Out-of-date „X Lost ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dress For Success

    Contributed by David Vanlandingham on Mar 1, 2010
     | 4,057 views

    The main points stress four basic elements of a Christian's spiritual wardrobe.

    Dress for Success Philippians 4:1 – 9 Sermon Outline – February 28, 2010 David Vanlandingham A. 1975 best seller by John T. Molloy: Dress for Success; also: Dress for Success.org, a non-profit group that counsels disadvantaged women 1. I stopped wearing the ties made for me by my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Are We God’s Hubcap?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 4, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,721 views

    In Luke 8:26-39 we meet a madman who lived naked and homeless in a graveyard. Not only does this story show us Jesus’ power over evil but in makes the point that no one is beyond God’s redeeming grace.

    Luke 8:26-39 “Are We God’s Hubcap?” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Why are we here this evening? Why are we not doing what many of the people in our community are doing right this moment?… Watching t-v, heading to the movie theatre, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Spiritual Wealth And Generosity From Proverbs Series

    Contributed by Timothy Schultz on Jan 24, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,835 views

    The importance of realizing that spiritual wealth and generosity are more important than material wealth.

    Intro: Money a bit part of our lives but we often keep it private. Do you remember your earliest memories of money? • Alden bank book—savings • Dad’s businesses: Budget Foods store in Buffalo… Schultz’ Produce Market. Landscaping… Colonial Shoppe ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite