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  • Bruce Howell avatar

    Birthed

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 2, 2009
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     | 4,491 views

    An examination of the 4 births that God has designed for every person to experience.

    Birthed John 3:1-7 I WAS READING A BOOK ABOUT HEAVEN RECENTLY in which the author compared the death of a Christian to birth. He said our world is like a womb; we are bound within her. Death for the believer is deliverance to a life beyond our imagining. Interesting, isn’t it?---comparing ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Goliath Felled Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Aug 18, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,321 views

    David can teach much about defeating our personal Goliaths

    1 Samuel 17 Goliath Felled Show clip from “The Bear” during break Read 1 Samuel 17:1-54 Describe Goliath 9.5 ft tall 126 lbs of armor alone spear like a fence post – the head alone weighed 15 lbs modern terms – Tiananmen Square standoff Who is your Goliath? What is it in your life that looks ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    When He Looked Up I Looked Down

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 8, 2007
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    A personal meeting between Christ and Zacchaeus while travilg the dusty road

    WHEN HE LOOKED UP, I LOOKED DOWN LUKE 19:1-10 INTRODUCTION ~ Back in the early days of movies, the movie company hired 2 people called “barkers.” ~ One would talk bad of the movie and the other good. ~ They would get you thinking so much, you would come in to see which barker was right. ~ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Barnabus, The Encourager

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Oct 22, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 16,769 views

    In this sermon you will consider three traits of the person who serves as an encourager.

    Have you ever had someone encourage you at a time when you desperately needed it? There is nothing as refreshing as an encouraging word or deed. It is like a fresh drink of water on a hot day. In fact, I believe encouragement is the greatest need in our day. Most all people you meet are carrying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Welcome Home Son

    Contributed by Rommel Samaniego on Oct 22, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,085 views

    A Funeral service for a person who accepted Christ on his death bed.

    Welcome Home son ( a funeral Service) Luke 15:17-24 Good evening we are all here to to mourn the passing of Tatang. But more importantly to celebrate and thank the Lord Jesus Christ, for the life that He gave Tatang, and the time we shared his life, Truly God has given and he hath taken away… ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are You Seeking Series

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Sep 24, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,948 views

    A person after the heart of God should also seek the wisdom of God.

    I will send you the powerpoint for free, just email me with the sermon title in the subject line. James 3:13-18 “What are you seeking?” “A person after the heart of God should also seek the wisdom of God.” Sunday Morning Sermon 09.23.07 Intro: (Start with title and text) A professor of mine said ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael French avatar

    A Life Of Dedication Series

    Contributed by Michael French on Mar 18, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,393 views

    Christians need to understand the importance of a consistent, daily routine of personal prayer.

    Consider the following words: dedication, commitment, devotion. What do they mean to you – not to you as a member of your family, as a part of a local community or as a citizen of a nation, but rather to you as a believer, as a Christian, as a follower of Christ. Do words such as these have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How Can I Begin An Effective Prayer Life? Series

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,261 views

    Prayer is communication with God on a personal level. #1 in a 4-part series.

    Title: How Can I Begin An Effective Prayer Life? Series: Prayer Changes Things Text: John 15:5-8 Introduction In the small town we lived in, the volunteer fire department’s telephone was answered by the policeman on duty, who would in turn sound the fire whistle to rally the volunteers to duty. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Danger Of Unnecessary Debt

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Nov 25, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,576 views

    How unnecessary debt can compormise the home, the church and the spirituality of a person

    THE DANGER OF UNNECESSARY DEBT Proverbs 22:26-27 & Romans 13:8 Intro: Let me first start by saying being in debt is not a sin. Being in bondage to your debt is sin. We are living in a society they is absolutely dependent on credit. The United States national debt is 8.8 trillion dollars. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lord It Is Hard To Be Humble

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Nov 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,462 views

    Revival only comes when someone is ready, a person, a church a community.

    O Lord It’s Hard to be Humble 2 Chronicles 7:14-7:14 We are picking up with last Sunday’s topic and talking about revival this morning. As we said last week, Revival does not come by design. God can not be manipulated to send revival. A revival is not about saving souls or converting ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Trusting God In Obedience Series

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,508 views

    Trusting God is always tied to obedience. There is a communal and personal facet to faith.

    Trusting God in Obedience Making the Impossible a Reality – Part 2 2 Chronicles 7:12-22 Trusting God in faith is tied to obedience. The promise in (7:14) is for the people. if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ned Bartlebaugh avatar

    Resolving To Know Christ

    Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Jan 4, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,684 views

    This New Year resolve to know Jesus Christ personally, intimately and experientially.

    “Resolving to Know Christ” INTRODUCTION Good morning and Happy New Year. This is a time of year when we anticipate what the next year will bring. We have traditions of celebrating the previous year with family and friends. We also have traditions of setting expectations and hopes for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    The Real Life

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 8, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,596 views

    Real life is a personal relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

    Text: “For whoever finds me finds life, and obtains favor from the LORD” (Proverbs 8:35). How would you explain life? Would you say that life is the time between your birth and your death? Would you say life is just your physical existence? You might quote Genesis 2:7 which says, “And the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Ken Pell avatar

    Four Words That Could Change Your Christmas: Give Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 11, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,209 views

    Christmas will be different when our giving is different; relational, personal, and sacrificial.

    ADVENT CONSPIRACY FOUR WORDS THAT COULD CHANGE YOUR CHRISTMAS: GIVE JOHN 1:1-3, 14 AND MATTHEW 2:1-11 Big Idea: Christmas will be different when our giving is different; relational, personal, and sacrificial. Supporting Scripture: Deuteronomy 15:11; Psalm 82:3-4; Psalm 112:4-5; Isaiah 58:1-11; ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Matt Williams avatar

    Immoral And Engaged

    Contributed by Matt Williams on Feb 8, 2012
     | 3,799 views

    Our faith is something that is personal but it is not to be private. Following Jesus is not a private matter.

    Passage: John 4: Vs. 5-6 This reveals Jesus’ humanity- very hot, tired and thirsty. (Fully God but also fully man) Vs. 7-9 Tension because Jesus is speaking to a Samaritan women. This would be unusual due to racial, national, religious, and gender issues. The Samaritan’s were ...read more

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