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  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Peace In A World Of Turmoil" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Dec 2, 2004
    based on 68 ratings
     | 37,844 views

    How do we find peace in a world of turmoil? Is it possible?

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Second Sunday of Advent December 5, 2004 “Peace in a World of Turmoil” Isaiah 11:1-10 INTRODUCTION: Story: A few days before Christmas two men in Florida decided to go sailing while their wives went Christmas shopping. While they were out sailing a terrible storm ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Advent 2: Preparation Series

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Dec 8, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 15,650 views

    2nd in series on Advent Wreath - Sermon focuses on ’preperation’. Prophecy of OT fulfilled in Jesus.

    Advent 2: Preparation Luke 1:26-38 Today, we celebrate the 2nd week in the Advent season. We continue with our sermon series on the Advent wreath. Last week, we talked about the first candle and its’ representation of Hope. This week, we will look at the 2nd candle which ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Changed By Grace

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 11, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,485 views

    When the Holy Spirit comes upon you there is change.

    December 12, 2004 Morning Worship Text: Luke 1:46-48 Subject: Mary’s Song Title: Changed By Grace I have spent much time in recent weeks talking to you about the Holy Spirit. I believe that subsequent to salvation the Baptism in the Holy Spirit is the most important event in the life of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Am The Vine Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 104 ratings
     | 57,748 views

    Jesus used symbolism of the Grape Vine to picture our relationship with God.

    I AM series #7 I AM the Vine John 15 Scripture Reading: John 15:5-8 INTRODUCTION: This summer I’ve been preaching about the I AM statements that Jesus made. There are 7, and all of them are recorded in the Gospel of John. I learned something while doing this series. (Even when you’re in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Grinch That Keeps Stealing Christmas

    Contributed by James May on Dec 15, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,753 views

    Lucifer is no fairy tale but he is like that old Grinch in Dr. Seuss’ book. He keeps stealing the meaning of Christmas from everyone he can.

    The Grinch That Keeps Stealing Christmas by Pastor Jim May There has been somewhat of a ruckus among the rich residents of California’s Silicon Valley lately. Six years ago, Alan Aerts and his wife spent $150,000 to create an amazing display of Christmas lights at their mansion in the city of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Can A Saved Person Ever Be Lost, Pt. 1 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004
    based on 70 ratings
     | 11,347 views

    First of 3 part series on Eternal Security. Link inc. to formatted text version, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    Can a Saved Person Ever Be Lost? Ephesians 2 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/EternalSecurity.html Let’s pretend that we all have just boarded a jet for a non-stop trip overseas. We all get on the airplane, take our seats, and fasten our seat belts, then we reach for a magazine, and when we do, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Be Stressed, When You Serve The Best?

    Contributed by Jason Horrocks on May 18, 2004
    based on 87 ratings
     | 14,009 views

    With the amount of stress we are under we need an escape and prevention of worry. This sermon reveals the need of being less stressed and gives Scripture to prove it. Our God desires for His children to be a joyful people. "Joy unspeakable and full of

    Why be stressed, when you serve the best? I Peter 5:7 “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” We live in a very fast-paced world. We see this rapid pace when we travel. There are times, I will be driving down the Interstate going 75 mph, and someone will pass me, as if I were ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Experience The Tears Of A King Series

    Contributed by Keith Manry on May 18, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,973 views

    Palm Sunday - Part 4 of a series based on Mel Gibson’s film "The Passion of the Christ." Portions of this sermon were derived from sermons given by Sermon Central designed with the same intent.

    “Experience the Tears of a King” Luke 19:28-48 Glitter, Glamour, Gossip. The Three G’s of the Hollywood red carpet treatment. If you tuned in February 29th to the 76th Annual Academy Awards®, you got your fill of these “three G’s” as celebrities walked the Red Carpet on their way into the Kodak ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Believer's New Hope Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 18, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,331 views

    We will look at the New Hope that is available to all who "truly" trust in the Lord Jesus Christ especially with all the "Hopelessness" that Satan shows in our present age.

    Believer’s have “New Hope” New Hope for Christians New Hope for Creation NCBC, 5/16/04, Romans 8:18-25 We live in a land in which many of our inhabitants feel “hopeless”. Amazing with all the prosperity that is seen all around our “Great Land”, yet Alaska leads our country in alcoholism, teen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Decisions, Decisions

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 21, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 10,646 views

    I got the framework for this message on making decisions from John Mawell’s Decision-Making meditation in his One Hour WIth God devotional.

    INTRODUCTION • John Maxwell shares the following story. The personal manager had advertised a job opening, and a large group of applicants was waiting in her waiting room. The first young man was ushered into her office, and she began explaining the job to him. “We need someone in this job who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Memorial Stones"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 26, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 2,143 views

    Memorial Stones that we place along our pathway mark significant events in our lives where God helped us and these encourage us in our current journey.

    Iliff & Saltillo UM May 30, 2004 Memorial Day Weekend "Memorial Stones" Joshua 4:1-9 INTRODUCTION: Today is Memorial Day Sunday. It may mean different things to different people and how we observe it now and how we have observed it in the past. There may be parades ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Where Is Your Faith?

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 30, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,631 views

    Three reasons Christ is worthy of your faith.

    Luke 8:22-25 Where is Your Faith? Woodlawn Baptist Church May 23, 2004 Introduction In April 1988 the evening news reported on a photographer who was a skydiver. He had jumped from a plane along with numerous other skydivers and filmed the group as they fell and opened their parachutes. On the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Secret Of Contentment Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Jun 17, 2004
    based on 299 ratings
     | 23,895 views

    CONTENTMENT COMES WHEN YOU…1. Rely upon Christ for the power to prevail over circumstances. 2. Trust in God’s power to provide for all your needs.

    Becoming a Joy-FULL Person 7. The Secret of Contentment Philippians 4:10-23 June 12/13, 2004 INTRO: I have a confession to make. I hate the ice cream man. He takes a nice content moment and turns it into cravings for something my children don’t need and can’t afford – and turns contentment into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    As For Me And My House

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jun 21, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 11,228 views

    A challenge to dads to be the spiritual leader in their homes.

    As For Me And My House… Father’s Day Message June 20, 2004 Riverwood Church Introduction: On February 19, 1979, a small plane crashed into Ontario Peak in the San Gabriel Mountains, and a ten-hour story of death, courage, and survival began. The passengers of that Cessna 172 included the pilot, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "To God Be The Glory"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Jun 24, 2004
    based on 204 ratings
     | 67,436 views

    Based on Max Lucado’s book, "It’s Not About Me", this message deals with God’s passion to receive glory in EVERYTHING that He does.

    “To God Be The Glory” (based on Lucado’s book – “It’s Not About Me”) INTRODUCTION: We live in a “me-centric” world. i.e., everything revolves around ME … my happiness … my wants … my pleasure … ME! Up until 450 years ago, everybody believed that the universe, and the sun, and the planets ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist