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  • Darren Ethier avatar

    Curing Stuckititis Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 9, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 8,735 views

    2 of 10 of the series, Supernatural Transformation. Do you ever feel trapped as you realize you are stuck with someone? This message uncovers the key to curing a common condition called Stuckititus.  

    CURING STUCKITITIS Part 2 of Supernatural Transformation John 13:1-17 Read at beginning of service: Ephesians 4:32 (NIV) 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. INTRODUCTION Dr. Harry Ironside was a great Christian leader in the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    You Can Make A Difference Series

    Contributed by Jason Hill on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 79 ratings
     | 15,849 views

    As a follower fo Christ, you have the abilty to make a HUGE impact in the world; an impact that will last for eternity.

    You Can Make A Difference Jason Hill – June 30, 2002 Have you ever looked around at the world, your town, your work, your neighborhood or any other place you may frequent and wish that you could make some changes? Isaac Asimov once said, “It is change, continuing change, inevitable change ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How Big Is Your God? Series

    Contributed by Brad Brucker on Aug 6, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,266 views

    Many people like a God that they can control, but what do you do with a God who does miracles?

    Powerpoint Slide: (theme - How Big is Your God) Pray…. Many of you know we were gone on a vacation to Yellowstone Park for nine days and we drove. Personally I like driving… even with 3 kids in the car. It’s about 900 miles and I’m the type of person that is very destination oriented. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming Y2f Compliant

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 7, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 2,587 views

    Just as Mario has been struggling with his English, and I have struggled with my Spanish, my guess is that many of you are struggling with learning another language. It’s called the language of evangelism.

    Becoming Y2F Compliant As you may know, Beth and I spent the last three years in Mexico City working as church planters. My primary activity was to offer English classes to business people. I taught for a computer company called Silicon Graphics, and also held classes at Pepsi Cola. One day, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Putting First Things First Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 21, 2003
    based on 101 ratings
     | 61,588 views

    In chapter 8, Ezra and Nehemiah comfort the afflicted. In chapter 9, the comfortable are afflicted. Joy and grief are two sides of the same coin. After a thrilling encounter with God, which causes them to break into celebration, the believers now come

    Putting First Things First Earlier this week I was sitting in my office when I received an email from my youngest sister. She and her husband have been attending a church for a while and have become interested in spiritual things. We’ve been praying for both of them for quite some time and have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    Nobody Is A Nobody In The Body Of Christ Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on May 23, 2003
    based on 144 ratings
     | 21,480 views

    The purpose of the sermon is to inspire people to use their spiritual gifts in service to one another.

    1 Corinthians Nobody is a Nobody in the Body of Christ 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 May 25, 2003 Intro: A. [illustration] Imagine the Master Carpenter’s tools holding a conference: Brother Hammer presides, but several suggest he leave the meeting because he is too noisy. Brother Hammer replies, “If I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making A Marathon Marriage Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 13,996 views

    The Lord calls us to keep the covenant of marriage. We must guard ourselves so that we do not break faith with our marriage partner.

    Making a Marathon Marriage After breaking up with his fiancée, a young man realized the error of his ways when he wrote: “Dearest Marie, No words could ever express the great unhappiness I’ve felt since breaking our engagement. Please say you’ll take me back. No one could ever take your place in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Making A Difference For God”--Practical Steps For The Jabez Territory Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Mar 16, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 12,568 views

    Understanding that God’s ways are higher than our ways will help us to apply God’s practical formula for traveling the Jabez territory--and to know when God has shown up in our lives.

    (Powerpoint slides and audience outline available) Today I continue with part 5 of the challenges of the prayer of Jabez. Today I want to stimulate your thinking about how to make a difference for God, what are some practical steps for the Jabez territory. Much of this message today was ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Take Up Your Cross-Only If You Are Nuts Series

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 81 ratings
     | 15,622 views

    This Sermon Is The Second In NUTS. It deals with our call to deny ourselves, pick up our cross and follow Jesus.

    Take Up A Cross—Only If You Are NUTS 3/17/2002 Jeremiah 15:18-21 Matthew 16:21-28 Earlier this year, we went to the Beyond All Limits Conference for pastors in Florida, and heard a message by Leanord Sweet entitled NUTS Passion. NUTS Passion meant Never Underestimating The Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Devastation To Resurrection

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Apr 2, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,516 views

    Jesus had promised that He would overcome the grave, but those who loved Him so could not understand how pain and sorrow could ever translate into joy and salvation.

    Devastation To Resurrection John 20:1-16 It had been a week of emotion. There was the fever pitched frenzy of adoring crowds lining the streets, shouting, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” as they welcomed Jesus on Palm Sunday. While the excitement lingered, the crowd ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Making Of A Godly Man

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 16, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,745 views

    The church, the family this society needs Godly Men who are willing to be made in the image of their Creator God. How about you? Do you have the courage to be apart of God’s Army and face the greatest adventure of your life?

    The Making of A Godly Man! Video Clip – From Promise Keepers in 1997, “ The Making of a Godly Man!” promo video. Texts: Judges 6:12-16 12When the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon, he said, “The LORD is with you, mighty warrior.” 13“But sir,” Gideon replied, “if the LORD is with us, why has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Chiseling Away At God

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002
    based on 165 ratings
     | 11,445 views

    For most people, their image of God is too small. A proper view of God controls your obedience, your faith and your peace.

    June 4, 2000 Exodus 20:4-6 “Chiseling away at God” INTRODUCTION Every time that I go into Wal-Mart, I am reminded that there is a major group of American soldiers that does not yet have a memorial in Washington, DC. This group is composed of the men and women who served our country so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Talton avatar

    Captive To Sin (Pt. 2)

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,814 views

    Lot was released from his chains and chose to go back to his inprisonment to sin. Christians, who have been freed from sin, often choose to go back.

    July 29, 2001 Genesis 14 ¡§Captive to sin¡¨ pt. 2 INTRODUCTION The Arizona highway patrol were mystified when they came upon a pile of smoldering wreckage embedded in the side of a cliff rising above the road at the apex of a curve. The metal debris resembled the site of an airplane ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Make It Count

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 27, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 12,465 views

    This sermon deals with our committment to Christ and making our lives count by living the life Christ wants us to live rather than our own.

    Make It Count GNLCC 1/28/2002 2 Chronicles 21:8-19 Philippians 7:7:15 Text Mark 10:17-27 Let’s suppose for a moment you’ve just reached your thirty second birthday. You are called to the royal palace, and the people announce that you have been appointed king over the nation. All of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "The Gift Of Joy" Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 1, 2001
    based on 270 ratings
     | 40,213 views

    In this message we will look at the gift of joy and how to keep joy in our Christmas (The Gifts of Christmas part 1 of 4)

    “The Gift Of Joy” The Gifts Of Christmas – part one SHOW – The Grinch Video Clip….(when he thinks they will be sad on mountain about to push over toys – new Grinch) “maybe Christmas means more…” As your pastor – I felt the need as Christmas 2001 shifts into high gear – to talk about, to remind ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ