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  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    God's Team Selection

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 3, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,663 views

    Gideon Narritave - How God chooses for His glory. When chsen we must respond so that God can do great things.

    God’s team selection - Narritave Judges 7 Greetings people of God, My name is Jerub-Baal. It’s a nickname it means contender with Baal. My real name is Gideon, son of Joash. Please feel free to call me Gideon. I know it is not quite as impressive. I am here to tell you about a time when ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    On The Edge Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Sep 3, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,352 views

    We are on the edge of incredible. Are we rady? Are we moving in the direction that God has for us?

    Matthew 16:16-19 The Church on the edge The last few weeks we talked about being the church on the edge and how to get there and on the edge of what. What it show us even though it might be scary or way out of our comfort zone. We talked about how the church has no walls. We can not worship the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Redirecting A Nation

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 29, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,752 views

    WE can change the course of a nation, and God demands we try!

    INTRODUCTION • We are closing in on our 230th birthday as a nation. This is the greatest country on the earth and I do not know if there has been any better. • We have been given a great nation, we are stewards of a nation in which others fought, sacrificed and died for. • Our Founding Fathers ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Crying Stones

    Contributed by Sherry Parker on Mar 19, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,443 views

    Believers cannot remain silent about the grace of Jesus Christ for indivduals and for justice in this world.

    March 13, 2005 "Crying Stones" Sermon by Rev. Dr. Sherry Parker Trinity United Methodist Church 5th Sunday in Lent Please note: Because I do not use notes when I preach, the text in the written sermon may vary slightly from the spoken sermon. My prayer is that in both my writing and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "It's Time To Move Forward.”

    Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Apr 13, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 53,722 views

    The purpose of my thought and intention today is to convey the significance of the moment or occasion we as a people of God have embarked upon. It is an occasion of opportunity, a point of entering, a moment of possessing or a time of tacking hold of.

    Elder M. Edmunds Co-Pastor of United Ordained Church January 2003 The purpose of my thought and intention today is to convey the significance of the moment or occasion we as a people of God have embarked upon. It is an occasion of opportunity, a point of entering, a moment of possessing or a time ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Great Gift Of Grace

    Contributed by Rick Labate on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 100 ratings
     | 13,724 views

    A full understanding of God’s grace is the cure for our sometimes overwhelming guilt.

    God’s Great Gift of Grace by Rick Labate In his book, My Tortured Conscience, Martin Weber writes, “He was a deeply committed Christian evangelist. Even in retirement he won many converts throughout the conference. Everyone spoke well of the gentle man. One cold and gray morning he put his ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    The Gospel Glows In The Dark

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 2, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,838 views

    Jesus has come, the Light that was promised for centuries. His gospel glows in the darkness of human sin and cannot be extinguished.

    The Gospel Glows in the Dark Isaiah 60:1-6 Matthew 2:1-12 January 1, 2006 I remember that afternoon very clearly. I had just begun my research for my doctoral project on clergy burnout and was interviewing a pastor from another denomination about the difficulties he was facing in his current ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Lesson Of Faith From A Faithful Mother Series

    Contributed by Larry Norman on May 10, 2002
    based on 269 ratings
     | 41,812 views

    Sin had ravaged this woman’s life and she came to Jesus in desparation, in adoration, and in humiliation.

    Series: Character Studies A Lesson in Faith From a Faithful Mother Matthew 15:21-28 Intro: When Robert Ingersoll the notorious skeptic, was in his heyday, two college students went to hear him lecture. As the walked down the street after the lecture, one said to the other, “Well, I guess he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spirit Of Freedom

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,987 views

    This sermon addresses how the amount of freedom that we have depends upon how much we yield to the Holy Spirit.

    THE SPIRIT OF FREEDOM Text: Romans 8:1-11 There is the story of a child who was all dressed up with some place important to go. That place was a photographers shop. That little boy and his family were going to have a family portrait made. Dad was going to meet them there. The ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Because He Lives

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Sep 1, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 11,653 views

    For those who lack hope and do not believe in the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, the hope of Sunday never comes.

    BECAUSE HE LIVES Text: First Corinthians 15:1-11 There is one Christian writer who once said, “It’s Friday, but Sunday is coming!” (Tony Compollo). What that means is this, Jesus was crucified and then resurrected from the dead three days later. For those who lack hope and do not believe in ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Out Of The Comfort Zone

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 27, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 9,283 views

    Despite Abram’s failures, doubts and hestitancy God still claimed, upheld him as a man of faith

    Sermon: Out of the Comfort Zone Gen 12:1-4 Feb 27, 2002 Turn with me to Gen 12:1-4 I. A Hero of Faith??? - Abram/Abraham A. Seems so Simple 1. God said go - Abram went! 2. An Amazing Example of Faith a) Held up as a standard of faith (1) father of our faith ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jimmy Davis avatar

    Breaking The Chains To Set You Free Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Mar 29, 2001
    based on 139 ratings
     | 26,015 views

    Through passionate prayer, you can be set free from the adversities and conflicts of life.

    Sermon.966 “Breaking The Chains To Set You Free!” Acts 12:1-19a Sometimes, life holds more bad news for us than good news! Today’s text from the Bible in the book of Acts lets us know very quickly that our perspective on life makes all the difference. Like the 96 year old man who was asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Here's Your Sign Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,272 views

    A Christian is like a Human Church Sign.

    Purpose Series #5 (Six Sessions on God’s Purpose for Your Life) Here’s Your Sign Matthew 5:14-16 SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 5:14-16 INTRODUCTION: This fall, we’ve been studying from Rick Warren’s book, The Purpose driven Life. This week we’re focused on the 4th Purpose: Sharing your life ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Shall We Attain Lasting Peace?

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 4, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,991 views

    How Shall We Attain Lasting Peace? 1) By streaming to the Lord’s mountain 2) By walking in the Lord’s light

    A bronze statue with the inscription: “Let us beat our swords into ploughshares” stands in the North Garden of the United Nations (UN) headquarters. The words, a slight paraphrase of Isaiah 2:4, express the sculpture’s hope that the UN would help the nations of this world find lasting peace. Is it ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Contagious Faith Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 15, 2007
     | 11,274 views

    Looking at the example of Levi, this message examines the type of faith necessary to be contagious in our example.

    INTRODUCTION A. Sermon: “A Contagious Faith” Series: “Becoming Contagious” Part 1: “The Stockpile Factor” Part 2: “A Contagious Heart” – A desire to be used Part 3: “A Contagious Faith” – How do you have a contagious faith? ILLUSTRATION: FAITH I heard the story of three guys that were hiking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist