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  • Joe Harding avatar

    Prayer: It Is Our Little Secret

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Nov 21, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,063 views

    OUR FATHER HAS A SECRET AND IT IS A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM!

    PRAYER: IT IS OUR LITTLE SECRET MATTHEW 6: 1-13 NOVEMBER 7, 2004 INTRODUCTION: From the final scene of "Shrek": Fiona: "I was supposed to be beautiful" Shrek: "But you are beautiful" YOU SEE, FIONA HAD A LITTLE SECRET. AT NIGHT THE BEAUTIFUL PRINCESS BECAME AN ORGERESS. Unconditional love. It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Keeping Up Appearances Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 20, 2008
    based on 29 ratings
     | 28,668 views

    We need to have a personal encounter with the risen Jesus.

    Keeping Up Appearances Text: John 20:1-29 Introduction 1. Illustration Bruce Larson said, “The events of Easter cannot be reduced to a creed or philosophy. We are not asked to believe the doctrine of the resurrection. We are asked to meet this person raised from the dead. In faith, we move from ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Celebration Of Love Series

    Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008
     | 4,854 views

    First-person narrative preached in a series of narratives for Advent

    A Celebration of Love Jn. 1:1-5 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of men. The light ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Reason For Hope Series

    Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,105 views

    First-person narrative, preached in a series of narratives for Advent.

    A Reason for Hope Luke 1:5-25; 57-80 Shalom, good people. Give me a moment for my head to clear and I will tell you a glorious story. My name is Zechariah and I am a priest from the hill country of Judea. My wife, Elizabeth, is herself the daughter of a priest—and so I am doubly blessed. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Time Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,836 views

    First-person narrative, preached in a series of narratives for Advent

    A Time for Joy Luke 2:8-20 Greetings, good neighbors—I have a tremendous tale to share with you. My name is Jacob (my father named me after the great patriarch because he admired the man’s shrewdness and ability to get what he wanted). I am by trade a shepherd. Do not worry my friends, I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fight Or Flight

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 21, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,150 views

    A message about overcoming fear and winning personal battles.

    Dakota Community Church January 21, 2007 Fight or Flight Last week I shared some personal things about battling fear. I would say there are only certain areas of my life where this true. Before I begin this morning I want everyone to take a minute to think about this past week. Was it a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    #3 - What We Can Learn From The Shepherds Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 14, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,626 views

    No one is too insignificant to have a personal experience of God.

    Lessons of the Christmas Story #3 – What We Can Learn from the Shepherds Luke 2:8-20 December 24, 2006 (Idea for this message from AboutSunday.com) The most overheard comments regarding bad Christmas gifts. So here they are, the top five most overheard comments regarding bad Christmas gifts… 5. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    I - Nvestigate The Ground Zero Of Faith (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Dec 23, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,971 views

    Experience an unshakable faith based upon a personal God.

    Investigate the Ground-Zero of Faith Series, “Being Spiritual without being Religious” – Part 3 Pastor Jeff Christopherson October 3, 2004 Start with Authenticity… Preserve my Personality… Investigate the Ground Zero of Faith… Experience an unshakable faith based upon a personal God. Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Restoring Power Of Christ

    Contributed by Ryan Hudgins on Apr 21, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,469 views

    Personal testimony entwined with Peters denial and complete restoration.

    “The Restoring Power of Christ!” John 21:15-17- So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. He saith to him again the second ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “he Came To Where We Were” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 3, 2012
     | 5,113 views

    Why did god take on flesh in the person of Christ?

    Last time, we spoke of how Paul says that Christ is the eternal God of the universe who laid aside His eternal rights in order to accomplish His eternal purpose. Paul further says that in accomplishing His eternal purpose, Jesus Christ, the eternal God of the universe, took on human flesh. Why did ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Abraham Gave A Tithe To Melchizedek Part 2

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 25, 2014
     | 3,056 views

    To show that JESUS and King Melchizedek is One and the Same Person.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you bring your tithe to JESUS? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS and King Melchizedek is One and the Same Person. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 7:4 (Amplified Bible) 7:4 Now observe and consider how great [a personage] this was to whom even Abraham the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Who Is The Holy Spirit? Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 29, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,361 views

    Jesus reveals that that Holy Spirit is God and that He is a person.

    Do you ever feel like there ought to be more to life? Do you read the accounts of supernatural events in the Bible and think to yourself, “Why isn’t my life more like that?” Do you read about Moses parting the Red Sea or Elijah calling down fire from heaven or the eyes of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Stone's Been Rolled Away

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 24, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,363 views

    An Easter sermon on how Easter impacts us personally.

    Norman Vincent Peale tells the story of the time he was invited to a luncheon in the great dining room of the London newspaper, The Times. Around the table sat distinguished editors and writers, as well as prominent businessmen. He had been invited by Lord Thomson of Fleet who owned 285 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Is Baptism?

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Nov 24, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,594 views

    Baptism is a step of obedience, a public declaration and a personal commitment.

    WHAT IS BAPTISM A drunk stumbled along a baptismal service on Sunday afternoon down by the river. He proceeded to walk down into the water and stood next to the Preacher. The minister turned and noticed the old drunk and said, "Mister, Are you ready to find Jesus?" The drunk looks back and says, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    A Life Of Repentance - #1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 11, 2010
     | 6,493 views

    In order to make a difference, a person must actually be different.

    Believers who are “M.A.D.” “A Life of Repentance” Acts 26:12-20 * Much of human behavior seems to be controlled by circumstances, actions, and situations. More often than not, we choose not to act until something happens to us (or our family). Then when something goes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist