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    Eleventh Hour Rush!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 4, 2014
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     | 4,391 views

    Eleventh hour rush reveals the sheer carelessness, negligence, sloppiness and shoddiness of the person!

    Eleventh hour rush! Philippians 4:7”And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Eleventh hour rush reveals the sheer carelessness, negligence, sloppiness and shoddiness of the person! Sadly, I have seen important ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Getting Focused ‘hallowed Be Your Name’ Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 13, 2014
     | 4,260 views

    Becoming a Person of Prayer Getting Focused ‘hallowed be your name’

    Becoming a Person of Prayer Getting Focused ‘hallowed be your name’ Matthew 6:9-15; Luke 11:1-4 November 21, 2010 Communication is said to be the lifeblood of the marriage relationship. The heartbeat of our faith is relationship and communication is central to any relationship. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Choice

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 28, 2014
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     | 7,094 views

    In the sermon we will learn what God looks for in the person God calls for service.

    Gods Choice 1 Samuel 16:1-13 1. First let us consider the Character of David he had integrity, he was responsible, and he was faithful. • David was a great spokesperson A servant of Saul said , "I have seen a son of Jesse of Bethlehem who knows how to play the harp. He is a brave man and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Do I Look Like?

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 30, 2015
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     | 5,847 views

    The text describes to us, not to forget what manner of person we see in the mirror.

    James 1:17-27 What do I look like? One of the cool things about going to an amusement park or carnival is a visit to the "house of mirrors" or "hall of mirrors." When visitors look at themselves in these mirrors, their images are distorted! Perhaps they're very tall ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    When You Don't Know Where You're Headed Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 28, 2015
     | 5,829 views

    In a first person format, Abraham, near death, reflects upon his life.

    “Getting Into Shape: When You Don’t Know Where You’re Headed” Gen. 12:1-9; 15:1-6; 25:1-11 Oh my dear ones – I’m an old man, full of years and richly blessed. The time of my departure may be near. As I lay here I’ve been thinking about my pilgrimage ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When You Lose Control Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on May 14, 2015
     | 4,431 views

    A first person message in which explains why he preaches Christ crucified.

    “Getting Into Shape: When You Lose Control” Acts 9:1-19; 1 Cor. 2:1-5 & 9:15-18; 2 Cor. 5:13-15 Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. I’m glad for the opportunity to preach to you about Jesus. Some of you are here because you’re curious, some because you’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Grace And Peace

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 19, 2013
     | 3,045 views

    To show GOD's Grace and Peace is dwelling in us in the Person of the LORD JESUS CHRIST.

    I. EXORDIUM: Is GOD's Grace and Peace in you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show GOD's Grace and Peace is dwelling in us in the Person of the LORD JESUS CHRIST. IV. TEXT: 2 Thessalonians 1:2 (Amplified Bible) Grace (unmerited favor) be to you and [heart] peace from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    With Whom Are You Standing?

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 22, 2015
     | 4,819 views

    Our faith must not be in the place we are standing but in the person with whom we are standing.

    20150621 4th Sunday after Pentecost B Title: With whom are you standing? Text: Mark 4:35-41 Thesis: Our faith must not be in the place we are standing but in the person with whom we are standing. Introduction In mid-May Dean Potter, known as an extreme climber, base-jumped wearing a wingsuit ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Racism Is Sin Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 17, 2017
     | 12,553 views

    We must love regardless of a person's race, creed or socio-economic status.

    Racism Is A Sin Text: James 2:8-13 Introduction 1. Illustration: I heard about an African-American who tried to attend a church. Sadly, the church wouldn’t even let him attend a service. The pastor said, "You just need to pray about it." About three weeks later the pastor saw him and asked, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Lord Is Good

    Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Jan 6, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 14,796 views

    A short sermon for a funeral service. I wrote this talk for the funeral of a Christian person.

    In Nahum 1.7—a book in the Bible not often heard—the prophet Nahum says, “The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him” (Nahum 1:7). It may seem counter-intuitive to consider this verse at a funeral when death is clearly on our minds. How can we say that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Following Jesus' Pattern In The Lord's Prayer Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 22, 2019
     | 2,576 views

    Jesus is equal with the Father and Holy Spirit in nature, separated in person, and submissive in duties.

    A. THE ONLY BEGOTTEN SON “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). 1. The greatest verse: For God The greatest Being So ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Criticizer

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 19, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,545 views

    This sermon looks at someone who is a criticizer, a person with a judgmental attitude and a critical spirit.

    The Criticizer Matthew 7:1-5 Two taxidermists stopped before a window where an owl was on display. Immediately they criticized the way the owl was mounted. They noted that the eyes were not natural, nor the wings proportionate to its head, and its feathers were not neatly arranged, and its feet ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    I Am A Servant Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Sep 18, 2018
     | 4,895 views

    Each person that calls their church home is indispensable to the mission God gave us.

    I Am a Servant ?Romans 12:3-8?September 23, 2018 What is to be the nature of our role in the Body of Christ? ?1. I seek positions of service. v.3 2. I participate on the team. vv.4-5 ?3. I invest what has been entrusted. vv.6-8 ? If you watched March Madness this last Spring, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Greatness

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 19, 2018
     | 5,221 views

    Who are the true greats? You may be surprised that you know many personally.

    Who are the true greats? You may be surprised who they are because you know many of them by name. They live in your neighborhood. Let’s find out what the basic ingredient of true greatness is. Let’s look at Mark 9:30-37, what Jesus has to say. Jesus Mark 9:31 “The Son of Man is to be delivered ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is This Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Dec 11, 2018
     | 6,395 views

    The evidence of Jesus’ deity demands a response from every person: allegiance or rejection.

    We open with these words concerning the identity of Jesus: “I can't help wondering how we can explain away the greatest miracle recorded in history. No one denies there was such a man, that he lived and that he was put to death by crucifixion. Where is the miracle I spoke of? Consider this and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other