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  • Rick Duncan avatar

    Failing Forward, Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Nov 10, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 6,187 views

    Do you feel God has placed you on a shelf because of something you’ve done? Never forget that you are serving the God, not only of a second chance, but countless chances.

    For some of you, it was all you could do to even come here today. You failed over and over. You had such a bad week or month that you really didn’t even want to show up today. We sometimes want to give up because of · the regularity of our sin (“I just can’t seem to stop!”), · the reproach of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heavenly Minded Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 16, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 16,354 views

    Paul is telling us that as believers our mind is to be focused on God and His purposes.

    Heavenly Minded Text: Col. 3:1-4 Introduction 1. Illustration: A wise person once said, "A man’s life is governed by his thoughts; he will ultimately become that which dwells most on his mind. “You are what you eat.” Engulf yourselves with His presence, put Him in your mind, Become more ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Who Wants To Play Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Terry Jones on May 10, 2008
     | 3,088 views

    Surviving today requires that believers develop a godly mentality, a strategic plan and an understanding of the spiritual tools given to us by the Holy Spirit. Survival requires dedication to press in to God and in following His lead. Survivor’s ready?

    Who Wants to Play? Soul Survivor Part 1 When we began thoughts of this series I asked myself a few preliminary questions…. • Who in the Bible best captures the essence of “survivor” skills in the face of great adversity? • Who readily comes to mind when you think of victory over grave ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Family Of God

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,524 views

    This sermon discusses the importance of loving one another, supporting one another and caring about one another as members of the family of God.

    Title: The Family of God Text: 1 Peter 4:7-17 (16) Date: 8/2/08 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church We sometimes use the phrase the family of God to refer to the church. I want us to read a passage of Scripture this morning that actually uses that phrase to describe those of us who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reflections Of The Heart

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Apr 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,618 views

    Your personal identity resides in your soul. As John Lawson once said, if your soul is stolen, that’s the ultimate “identity theft.” The most dangerous thief of all isn’t out to steal your worldly goods. After all, possessions can be replaced, but your s

    A few years ago, when the new Volkswagen Beetle was introduced, one feature that received lots of attention was the claim to be burglarproof. Volkswagen bragged there was no way anybody could steal their car. To demonstrate their point, VW hired a highly skilled burglar and called a news ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God Gave Me An Acorn? Divine Appointments!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 24, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,906 views

    I asked God for finished lumber, and God gave me an acorn? I can’t wait God? I need the lumber NOW! GOD SAYS: I have a divine appointment set for you!

    GOD GAVE ME AN ACORN? DIVINE APPOINTMENTS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I ask God for 2 x 6’s, and HE GAVE ME AN ACORN AND SAID, PLANT IT AND LEARN TO TRUST ME ... I said I don’t want to wait that long? I. HAVE YOU EVER DREADED AN APPOINTMENT? A. APPOINTMENT: To assign, fix, set, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When God Calls Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jan 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,085 views

    God calls us all to something within the body of Christ. Do we listen and respond to God or go spiritually deaf?

    When God Calls Griffith Baptist Church – 1/27/08 A.M. Service Text: Daniel 1:1-4 Key verse: Daniel 1:3 – “And the king spake unto Ashpenaz the master of his eunuchs, that he should bring certain of the children of Israel . . .” The Introduction 1. Some quick historical background: A. Jehoiakim ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Searching Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 5, 2008
     | 4,264 views

    Part 2 in series The Journey Toward Christ, this message teaches that frustration and fear are almost always part of the journey, and explains why.

    THE JOURNEY TOWARD CHRIST Sermon Two: Searching Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers December 16, 2007 Two weeks ago on the first Sunday of this series, we talked about spiritual darkness. Remember the point of that message? The hardest thing in the world to do is to see, and admit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Let Us Be United In Christ Jesus

    Contributed by Martyn Baxter on Oct 20, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,703 views

    Unity in the church, No Christianity without the cross!

    In our reading of 1 Corinthians Ch 1 we read of the Apostle Paul writing to the Church at Corinth, in difficult times and in difficult circumstances. The passage is about the divisions caused by certain individuals within the Church. So Paul again seeks to set forth the message of a Crucified and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Lord Got Me Out Of That Mess

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Oct 21, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 43,243 views

    When you come out of a bad situation God puts a new song in your mouth.

    Psalm 40:1-3 Today we are allowed a peek into these verses which leads into the heart of King David. Scholars think that this Psalm was written during the time David was running and hiding from Saul. In the text David is speaking about a time in his life when he felt trapped in a helpless and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Permeation Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 22, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,936 views

    First of a four part series on how our church impacts the community through the ministry of our members.

    In light of all the recent news about the financial crisis in our country, I thought it was rather interesting that I came across this article from June of 2004 that reported that Freddie Mac had adopted a new logo in order to “reflect the company’s renewed focus on its vital housing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Awaiting A Move, Or Moved To Wait?

    Contributed by Kevin Shelton on Sep 14, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,688 views

    Are you a body at rest or resting in the Lord?

    Please continue to hold! Your answer will be available shortly. But realize, when GOD answers, its either yes, no, or wait. Waiting is often the hardest to accept. It often means depriving one’s self. But GOD is still working. He’s working to I. Encourage us: Galatians 6:9 "And let us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Mason avatar

    God's Promises Series

    Contributed by Rodney Mason on Sep 17, 2004
    based on 77 ratings
     | 17,539 views

    To survive the storms of life, we must understand that in God there are promises that He has made to us.

    Introduction This week will start part 1 of 2 sermons entitled “Standing on the Promises”. The world we live in is full of troubles, tensions and turmoil. If we don’t have something to hold on to, we as the world will be hopeless and helpless. But we do have something to hold on to, the Promises ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What To Do When Painted Into A Corner

    Contributed by John Gullick on Oct 1, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,138 views

    A sermon that uses the situation where Moses is between the Egyptian army and the red sea to extract biblical principles for us who find ourselves in difficult situations.

    Painted into a corner. Many of you will be familiar with the cartoon picture of a person who paints the floor of a room and paints himself into a corner where there is no window or door. So the painter is surrounded by wet paint on all sides and no exit on the others. A modern saying that fits ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Vera Hughes avatar

    Get Ready For A Shift!

    Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 45 ratings
     | 74,626 views

    Do you feel like you are in turbulent place in your life and nothing seems to be going right? I have good news for you! God is shifting you into a place of blessing! Get ready for a shift!

    Scriptures: Isaiah 40:1-5 Psalm 126:1-6 As we read in the scriptures, Isaiah was prophesying to a people who were in a backslidden state. They knew that they were the apple of God’s eye through the covenant that Abraham had with God. Abraham obeyed God and God counted him as righteous. Because ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational