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  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    Behind And Before

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 7, 2013
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    New Year's message.

    Behind and Before Philippians 3: Philippians 3:13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    A Place For Tired People Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 4, 2015
     | 6,724 views

    Revival, Refreshing, Hope

    THE WELL – A Place for Tired People John 4:6-8 February 6, 2022 Introduction: Last week we discovered that the well is a place for divine appointments...a place where our lives intersect with Jesus, but the well can also be a place where our lives intersect with others...providentially. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Surber avatar

    Live Passionately Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 8, 2010
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    Sermon 2 based on Kerry & Chris Shook's book One Month To Live.

    Live Passionately, Joshua 1:6-9 Introduction In the second section of Kerry & Chris Shook’s book “One Month to Live,” Pastor Shook draws a comparison between the brevity and fast paced reality of our lives to a ride on a particular roller coaster. Interestingly it is a roller ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Patience – Hope In Action: Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 10, 2007
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    We live in an instant world, where we do not tolerate having to wait. But patience is hope in action. The first part of the sermon backs up to grace.

    Patience – Hope in Action: Fruit of the Spirit/Advent #1 Gal 5:16-26 November 28, 2004 Intro: I debated about beginning this message with the following prayer: “Dear Lord, I pray that you would give each person in our church, except for me and my family, many many opportunities to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Releasing The Shackles

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010
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    Releasing the Shackles. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: chapter 16 verses 11-41 Ill: Harry Houdini, the famed escape artist; • Issued a challenge wherever he went: • He claimed he could be locked in any jail cell in the country, • And set would set himself free and he would do it quickly and easily. • He ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • James Hickman avatar

    An Easter Way Of Seeing

    Contributed by James Hickman on Mar 18, 2016
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    John was able to look at the evidence of Jesus resurrection and go away with the seeds of an Easter faith. All of us need to strive for this way of seeing.

    John 20:1-9 Note: This sermon accepts the centuries old view that John was the “other” disciple. ****** The other day Pat and I walked into one of the busiest malls in central Ohio where we were greeted with a sign announcing the mall would be closed on Sunday, March 27th. While ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Is Your Heart Stubborn Or Soft? How To Guard Your Heart Diligently Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 19, 2023
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    It depends on your heart. The seat of who you are, and your decision making. The heart. It’s about what is in your heart. And what influences your heart has taken in, what is your desire, what is your life pointed at? Where have you taken your heart in your choices?

    I was over at cone zone ice cream on Saturday. And I was pulling through the drive through. On the front of my vehicle I have a license plate that says “Jesus Christ is the answer.” I saw a lady with her son look at the license plate and scowl and I could read her lips she said, “no it isn’t.” And ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Slave Market Liberated Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Sep 4, 2015
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    Like Paul, we are all slaves to our sins. But Jesus bought us from the slave market to set us free. So why do we continue in bondage. This sermon attempts to answer that question.

    Come with me in a time machine this morning. We will travel back to Rome circa 60 AD. We find ourselves at the Graecostadium, the slave market. As we wander around, we see men, women, and children standing on revolving blocks. Immediately we observe the fact that these people are nude, totally ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Scott Jensen avatar

    Look In (Behold!)

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Dec 18, 2019
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    Mary has had a hectic couple of months. After Jesus is born, Mary takes a moment to reflect on what's happened. How do we use the breaks in our lives between the chaos and the crowds during the Christmas season?

    Opening and Introduction Christmas is a pretty busy time of year isn’t it? Do you ever feel like you don’t have enough time to get it all done? Ever feel like the season is so wonderful to experience, but there’s just is so much going on. In our text today, Mary is experiencing a season like ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Roshelle Brenneise avatar

    Patience Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 27, 2021
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    You will recognize them BY. THEIR. FRUITS.

    August 08, 2020 We are a society in a hurry. We want what we want and we want it yesterday, so we have: • Microwaves – great invention to reduce cooking times, but now we tap our fingers because it’s not fast enough. • Highspeed internet • Highspeed rail • Instant messaging and ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Jeffrey Benjamin avatar

    We Need To Marginize!

    Contributed by Jeffrey Benjamin on Nov 12, 2001
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,856 views

    Just as Adam walked in the Garden with God, as is related in Genesis 3:8, this intimacy can be had today if we don’t squeeze Him out!

    Title: We Need to Marginize! Theme: Rest / Margin Thesis: Jesus calls us to rest. Text: Mt. 11:28-30 and Mk. 6:31 Intro How many of us are glad to be here today? Whew!!! or Ffllbbppbb!!! Sigh of relief? or Sigh of exhaustion? Pray I. Marginless Living If one more thing comes into my ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Don Hutto avatar

    What's Right With The Church

    Contributed by Don Hutto on May 3, 2001
    based on 505 ratings
     | 27,600 views

    Anybody can tell what’s wrong with the church but we need to emphasize what’s right with the church.

    What’s Right With The Church Matthew 16:13-18 I. Introduction My wife and I had the opportunity to be out of town this last weekend, and we visited another church. As soon as service was over I caught myself pointing out what was wrong with the church. Their bulletin was different than ours. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David DeWitt avatar

    The Song Of The Shepherd Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000
    based on 94 ratings
     | 5,636 views

    God cares for the needs that we have like a shepherd cares for sheep and a host cares for guests

    Song of the Shepherd Psalm 23 August 17, 1997 Evening Service Introduction I. A sheep farm: Sheep are frail and dumb animals, they need constant care and constant supervision, without this they will die or be injured II. We are the sheep of God: We need God’s care and supervision, we need His ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Not Over React To People Or Problems

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 29 ratings
     | 19,807 views

    James wrote, "Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires." (James 1:19) Only when our mind, will and emotions are under the control of the Spirit of

    How Not to Over-React We all have a tendency to over react when provoked. One day a Midwestern Lawyer became so discouraged with his productivity that he despaired of everything in life. He wrote in his diary, "I do not know if my life is worth anything to anyone. I often wonder if my life will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jim Parisi avatar

    My Joy Will Rest In You Lord

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Feb 2, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 3,777 views

    With the hustle and bustle of the Holidays over we have a moment to breath. Reflect on our lives and the direction that the Lord is leading us these days.

    My Joy Will Rest In You Lord HHM Pastor Jim Parisi 02-02-03 With the hustle and bustle of the Holidays over we have a moment to breath. Reflect on our lives and the direction that the Lord is leading us these days. A “new year” we said a few weeks ago, it is now February, before long it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational