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  • Edward Tatro avatar

    Take My Son

    Contributed by Edward Tatro on Jan 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,242 views

    Who will take the son?

    Who Will Take the Son? May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. My Brothers and Sisters I would like to tell you a little story; a story about ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Excuses

    Contributed by James Roberts on Apr 5, 2010
    based on 16 ratings
     | 27,347 views

    This is a sermon about excuse giving in Luke 14.

    EXCUSES Luke 14:16-24 It is amazing what excuses people make and give for not coming to Christ or for not doing what the Lord is asking them to do. Some are too busy, some too clever, some too religious to repent, some too worldly to want to; some too proud to pray. The Lord Jesus once focused on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Laying Down Our Will

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 31, 2010
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    • In order to grow in the things of God and to be used in a powerful way for Jesus, we must lay down our will. • In order for God's life (His will) to be expressed through us, we must lay our life (our will) down. • Laying our will down is an act of

    Introduction • In order to grow in the things of God and to be used in a powerful way for Jesus, we must lay down our will. • In order for God's life (His will) to be expressed through us, we must lay our life (our will) down. • Laying our will down is an act of obedience to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stewardship, A Personal Testimony

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Oct 27, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,303 views

    A personal stewardship testimony emphasizing the need for balance in life.

    Before I start, I need to define one important term. The device on the table is not a scale. You can find scales in the bathroom, the doctor’s office, the meat market the truck stop etc. I personally don’t like scales -- the last time I used one I weighed 160 pounds. The correct term for this ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus 360: Relentless Lover Series

    Contributed by Todd Bishop on Mar 28, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,932 views

    A sermon that looks at the amazing, inconditional love of Jesus Christ. He pursues us and will never leave us alone.

    Last week we started our new series, “Jesus 360” … a full look at the person of Jesus … who He was and who He is. In our theme verse we discovered that people have always had strong opinions about who Jesus is. Jesus’ first question is “Who do people say that I am?” And his disciples rattle off ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Battlefield Earth Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on May 21, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,594 views

    Part 1 of 4 dealing with temptations that come our way and how to deal with them specifically. This message deals with the temptations the world brings against our single-minded devotion to God.

    AN APPLE A DAY The Temptations We Face Part 1—Battlefield Earth Genesis 13:1-18 April 30, 2006 Pastor Brian Matherlee Today we begin a series on understanding the nature of the temptations we face and practical Bible principles for not only resisting temptation but being victorious over ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "Almost Thou Persuadest Me To Be A Christian"

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 3, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 22,726 views

    A closer look at the phrase "Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian" - The DESPISED word, the DECISIVE word,the DANGEROUS word

    Acts 26:1-32 "Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian" The chapter out of which our text is taken contains an account of Paul’s conversion to Christianity which he gave before governor Festus and King Agrippa. Paul’s speech before Agrippa is his sixth and final defense of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Stick With God's Work When You Think You Can't Series

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Nov 14, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,859 views

    Key Point: Draw On God to help Us Press on with His Work—no Matter What the Challenge.

    How to Stick with God’s Work When You Think You Can’t New Tribe (in danger of being expelled by Chavez) Haven vs. Reality: Evangelistic Training is easier than doing it What kind of opposition do YOU face from the OUTSIDE that might discourage you? Raising Kids Overhearing conversations at work ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus' Collection Of Failures

    Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 23, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,988 views

    Jesus collects those who know they have failed and changes them

    Jesus’ Collection of Failures. reading: John 4:7-30 Today with the kind of drive for academic excellence which is being reflected in the requirements needed for even the most mundane of jobs. There are more and more people feeling and knowing that they have failed. More and more people are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Nights Of Miracles

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 10, 2008
     | 4,092 views

    A Communion meditation that compares and contrasts the night of the Lord’s birth with the night of His betrayal and the night on which He shall return. Designed to be spoken in sections during the Communion service.

    A night of miracles?! Yes, it was. A night of miracles, more than one. A miracle that the child of promise should finally be born, a miracle that a virgin should conceive and bear a son and we would call His name Immanuel, a miracle that from lowly shepherds to lofty wise men to angelic choirs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,197 views

    We are to love God and love others

    THE GREAT COMMANDS OF JESUS Part Two—Love John 13:34-35 Sunday, November 18, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction The teacher in an adult-education creative-writing class told her students to write "I love you" in 25 words or less, without using the words "I love you." She gave 15 minutes. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Second Greatest Commandment Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,579 views

    Love your neighbor, as yourself.

    The Second Greatest Commandment Matthew 22:39 Intro As Jesus approached the end of his earthly ministry, he gave his disciples a badge by which they could identify each other. He gave a uniform with which to clothe themselves that would indicate to the world that they were his followers. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Johnston avatar

    Could You Not Tarry One Hour?

    Contributed by David Johnston on Jul 25, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,389 views

    A guide to praying for an hour using the Lord’s Prayer.

    PRAYER GUIDE COULD YOU NOT TARRY ONE HOUR? Matthew 6:9-13 9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. 10 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Devil's Worst Nightmare

    Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 3, 2004
    based on 65 ratings
     | 13,510 views

    Stop running from the devil. He should be running from you. Learn how Gideon became his enemies nightmare. Christians should be the devil’s worst nightmare.

    The Devil’s Worst Nightmare Pastor Jamie Wright * August 3, 2003* Maranatha Fellowship Church Judges 7:13-15 (KJV) Gideon went down to the enemy’s camp and the enemy was having a nightmare about Gideon. It is time for the church to understand we have been positioned to charge the gates of hell ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Standing Firm And Standing Out

    Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Mar 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,068 views

    What does it Look like when the Lord is with you (on the job or at home)?

    Genesis 39 One of the most compelling and attractive narratives in Scripture. Betrayed, deserted, and sold. For many this would be the end of a sad story, but this is just the beginning for Joseph. Why? The Lord was with Him His Master Saw the Lord was with Him The Lord gave him success The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist