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  • David Elvery avatar

    Accessing God – The Old And New Way

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,768 views

    Comparing how the Jews accessed God and how we access God

    Accessing God – The Old and New Way - Heb 9:1-11 Have you ever felt like God is so far away? So aloof. You pray to him, but the prayers don’t even get past the ceiling? Following the Civil War, a dejected confederate soldier was sitting outside the grounds of the White House. A young boy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In A Fallen World Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 13,369 views

    In this sermon God gives us three truths about how are to live in a fallen world.

    Scripture This is the fourth message in my series titled, “Making Sense of Today’s News.” Let us read Habakkuk 2:4-20: 4 “See, he is puffed up; his desires are not upright— but the righteous will live by his faith— 5 indeed, wine betrays him; he is arrogant and never at rest. Because he is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus-Life's Ultimate Question

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006
     | 2,335 views

    It fascinates me that this figure…Jesus…never pursued widespread prominence in any common practical manner. Didn’t write a memoir or best seller; didn’t head for the big cities; didn’t seek to reach the social and political leaders of the day…rather he p

    Intro: Last night we changed clocks…because of particular practical needs…time is changed. On a grand scale God has done the same…Based on a need in the human condition…God is said to have entered the world not simply to change temporal time, but eternity…and this in the figure known as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Plugging Into The Power - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 3, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,481 views

    Second in a series on the early church. The first of a two-part message on how to get plugged into the power of the Holy Spirit.

    It is a sin to be good if God has called us to be great.” Last week we began a journey to see how God can take our church from good to great. In Acts Chapter 1, we saw that Jesus commanded his followers to wait for the power that would come upon them when they received the Holy Spirit. But while ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Joseph - The Hero That Ran Away Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 9, 2006
    based on 39 ratings
     | 25,282 views

    We often think of heroes as those who run to the fight... but often heroes are those who engage in "organized retreats".

    OPEN: One of my favorite stories from Revolutionary war involves the "Battle of the Cowpens". Toward the end of the Revolutionary war, the British General Cornwallis had captured Savannah, Charleston and Camden in South Carolina - and in the process he had defeated and imprisoned much of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Speaking Gifts & Serving Gifts Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Oct 10, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,159 views

    God’s power and presence is apparent when we use our gifts as stewards in total reliance upon Him.

    1. Review and Overview a. Imagine this Christmas leaving your presents unopened under the Christmas tree and never opening them. You take the tree down and you leave the presents there. You look at them every once in a while and even go over and shake them, but you make no effort to open them. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Stories Of The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006
     | 2,931 views

    Jesus begins to teach in parables.

    The Stories of the Kingdom: The Parable of the Sower Beartown Road Alliance Church Sunday, July 30th, 2006 Intro: My wife and I just celebrated our 10 year anniversary this week. I love my wife and am amazed that she has been hanging around with me for as long as she has. Some of you may have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Part 2 - The Thinking Pillar Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Oct 14, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,829 views

    Part 2 of our House of Faith Series entitled: The Thinking Pillar. We will look at how once we have the Word of God as our foundation, with Jesus Christ as our Cornerstone, we can begin to allow the Holy Spirit to build upon that firm foundation. The f

    The House of Faith Part 2 – The Thinking Pillar Rev. Bruce A. Shields House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org WELCOME Last week we began our series ‘The House of Faith’, by discussing the importance of the foundation of our faith being the teachings of the Apostles and Prophets, with Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Power Of Discernment Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Oct 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,724 views

    The sixth, and final installment in a series examing keys to unlocking powerful prevailing prayers. This message explores the power of discernment in our prayer walks.

    As we enter the final week of our 40 Days of Prayer, there is one more power that I want us to explore. We have looked at desperation, community, confession, calling, and covenant. And today I want us to just briefly scratch the surface, and begin an exploration of the power of discernment. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Of Campaigns And Callings

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Oct 26, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,645 views

    Twenty-first political campaigns in the United States seem to be a far cry from the intentions of the founding fathers of our country. And yet, the aspirations for titles and positions go back in history. Every organization with people seems to have a pol

    It’s that time of year again… the air is cool and crisp, the days are getting shorter, the leaves are beginning to fall, and the television is full of pithy little advertising spots exhorting why I should choose one candidate over another. I think I’ve figured out how to identify a negative ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "The Cross And The Theology Of Paul"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 27, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,065 views

    The man possibly least likely of all men to become a Christian, transformed in an instant with a new Theology and an unchanging message.

    1 Now Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest, 2 and asked for letters from him to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any belonging to the Way, both men and women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. 3 As he was traveling, ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    H.e.l.p.

    Contributed by Andy Beech on Mar 2, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,122 views

    For God to hear our prayers and forgive our sin then there are certain actions that need to met on our part.

    H.E.L.P. Andy Beech Text: If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14 Introduction Help ‘When I was younger, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    God's Idea Of Kindness Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 6, 2006
    based on 67 ratings
     | 29,399 views

    We all like to think of our selves as good, decent, and kind people. But, I was shocked to find out that the Bible tells us kindness doesn’t come naturally to us.

    (this was a sermon centered on the “Fruit of the Spirit" in Galatians 5:22-23a) Open: A Sunday school teacher was telling her class the story of the Good Samaritan, in which a man was beaten, robbed and left for dead. She described the situation in vivid detail so her students would catch the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Matter Of Life And Death Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Mar 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,216 views

    The raising of Lazarus teaches us that Jesus is the giver of life, of eternal life, even if prayers for healing in this life are unanswered.

    “A Matter of Life and Death” John 11: 1 – 53 Introduction We’ve all prayed, every one of us, for a loved one who was ill. Each of us here has asked God to heal someone we care for. It could be a spouse, one of our children or grandchildren, a friend, an aunt or uncle, one of our parents or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Happiness" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 20, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,502 views

    Indroduction sermon to a new series on the Sermon on the Mount

    1 When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain; and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him. 2 He opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying, 3 “Blessed…” Matthew 5:1-3a There is a triviality that I want to address before we move fully into this study. It is not so important ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox