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  • Aaron Kilbourn avatar

    Be Still And Know That I Am God

    Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Aug 26, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,637 views

    There are people filled with turmoil and pain and only God can reveal to them what real peace is and that God is in control.

    Psalm 46 reads, “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. There is a river whose streams make ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Will Israel Repent? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 2, 2008
     | 3,455 views

    God’s dealings with Israel provide us with an object lesson about sin, repentance, and responsibility.

    Will Israel Repent? (Acts 3:11-26) [Note: I only got halfway through this sermon in 1/2 hour; I ended up doing this in 2 parts; the "second part" is found in the next sermon in my "Jerusalem Jews for Jesus" series]. 1. Have you ever wondered why Jews have such hesitations about Christianity? ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Jailhouse Rock"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 26, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,516 views

    Turning opposition into opportunity.

    Acts 16:16-34 “Jailhouse Rock” Contrary to the opinion of some, Christians are not immune from pain and disappointment. The idea of a cotton-candy theology that promises all health and wealth and no turmoil or tribulation melts away with every tragedy that reeks havoc in our lives. The ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Evidence For Everyone To See Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 24, 2004
    based on 60 ratings
     | 6,044 views

    If we are going to be successful in fulfilling our calling, our faith must be eveident for everyone to see

    INTRODUCTION • Once we become a Christian, what are we to do? Should there be anything different about what we do with our lives, should there be a different focus for our lives than what we had before we came to Jesus? What should we be doing with ourselves as we await the return of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christmas-- It's The Real Thing (Confessions Of A Christmas Lover)

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 84 ratings
     | 6,707 views

    A sermon about sensing the hope of Christmas even amidst dark times.

    Intro…I’d like to begin with a confession tonight; an introduction in the tradition of a 12 step meeting; and those who know something of such meetings can help me out with your response. “My name is Brad and I’m a Christmas lover.” I feel welcomed! And I do truly love Christmas. As I get ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Developing A Prayer-Directed Spirit

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,660 views

    Preparing our hearts through prayer for combat with evil

    As we gather this morning we do so at a unique time in our lives.. a time in which our nation is preparing for war… perhaps a war that will unfold in a more drawn out manner… but still with a call to ‘readiness’ that is fitting of war. The National Guard has been called up. Reserves… possible ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "How To Walk With God"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 14, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,725 views

    I want to walk with God, how about you?

    Galatians 5:16-26 “How To Walk With God” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org One time I was in a mall, when I spotted a cute little kid with his mother. When her son started to veer away from his mother, the woman called ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Facing Enemies Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 14, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,255 views

    The enemy of God comes against his people. What do you do when faced with forces against your faith? God’s word supplies many examples.

    Jesus has Enemies – Acts 4:1-22 How do you give allegiance to a government that aligns itself against God’s will? Last week, a three judge panel of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled unanimously in a South Carolina case that using Jesus’ name at a town council meeting at the invocation is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living In The Overflow

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 21, 2005
    based on 93 ratings
     | 68,039 views

    We are called to live in the overflow of God’s love

    Living in the Overflow 1 Corinthians 13:1-8 April 10, 2005 Morning Worship Introduction When I was on the high school cross country team, we would do some of our training at a nearby lake. Our coach wanted us to train on the hills so that we could be better conditioned for various meets that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Are You Good Ground Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 11, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 17,709 views

    We need to ask ourselves if we have the kind of heart that in which God can produce fruit.

    Are You Good Ground? Text: Mark 4:13-20 Introduction 1. Illustration: In the movies "Gettysburg," there is a scene the night before the main battle. The commanding General of the Union Army, George Meade, comes to the house where their headquarters have been established. He looks at one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Revival

    Contributed by Daryl Brown on Aug 31, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 19,959 views

    The need of Revival in this present day

    Our need in this present day for REVIVAL The priority of God’s presence has been lost in the modern church. We are like bakeries that are open, but have no bread. And we are not interested in selling bread. We just like to the chit-chat that goes around cold ovens and empty shelves. There is ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Brian Menear avatar

    Shofar-Call To Arms Series

    Contributed by Brian Menear on Apr 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,425 views

    There is a battle raging today. Know it or not, you are part of it. Which side are you on?

    Shofar-Call To Arms(NIV) There is a battle that is going on today whether you know it or not. It used to be in the headlines and many people have died fighting it. The battle is not against another country or power state. We are not talking about the battle in Iraq, but the battle between good ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Just Ask Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 5, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,762 views

    John 16:24 tells us to ask. Let’s look at what that means.

    INTRODUCTION • START WITH VIDEO ON PRAYER. • SLIDE #1 • Today we are going to look at another life verse that will help us to live out the kind of faith that God wants us to live. • How many times do we feel all alone in our quest to live for Jesus? How many times have we lifted up some kind of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    The Contemplative Stream Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,777 views

    Teaches how to do a "lectio divina", as an applied example of the contemplative stream of Christianity.

    The Contemplative Stream: How Broad Is The Kingdom Of God February 12, 2005 (Lectio Divina on Mark 10:46-52) Children’s Time I want to tell you a little story, to help you understand one of the ways that people talk to God and worship God. Over the past little while we’ve been talking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Adam Couchman avatar

    Do You See The Light? Series

    Contributed by Adam Couchman on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,036 views

    John 9 is a compelling chapter in John’s Gospel. The healing of the man born blind confronts us with our own spiritual blindness. As we read, we are confronted with the same question that Jesus presents him, "Do you believe in the Son of Man?" Jesus, the

    John presents his gospel in much the same way that a lawyer presents evidence in a kind of divine trial. He compels his “jury” to make a decision for themselves about Jesus – “do you believe or not?” The gospel is often divided into two sections – the Book of Signs (chapters 1-12) and the Book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican