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  • Donald Cantrell avatar

    Dwelling In The Land Of Desperation

    Contributed by Donald Cantrell on Feb 21, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,964 views

    Jairus was thrust into the land of desperation and every ounce of faith that he had was to be tested.

    Title: “Dwelling in the Land of Desperation” Theme: “Jairus dwelled in desperation, but he didn’t die there” Text: “Luke 8: 41 – 56” I – Desperation and its Dreadful Appearance A) Its Appearance can be Random and Unexpected B) Its ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking In The Light Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 4, 2014
     | 5,699 views

    Truth matters. Truth in belief and truth in behaviour. It matters what we believe about Jesus. It matters how we live

    John is a passionate writer. Maybe he realises that he’s coming to the end of his life and he doesn’t have much time left to get his message across. Maybe he looks around at the church and realises that the inexorable drift from the gospel to religion is impacting on those he’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Setting The Temperature Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 6, 2014
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    What do you think is the greatest single factor in the life of a congregation?

    “Faith That Works: Setting the Temperature” James 3:1-12 What do you think is the greatest single factor in the life of a congregation? What has the most influence in the building up – or tearing down – of a body of people? The preacher? Consistory? The style of worship? ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    “only One Life”—my Favorite Motto

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 10, 2014
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    The motto, "Only one life, twill soon be past; only what's done for Christ will last", forms the three points of this sermon of the fact that we only have one life to live in which to prepare for eternity, and that live is brief and and serious.

    “Only One Life”—My Favorite Motto Chuck Slih March 10, 2014 TEXT: James 4:14 – “Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.” INTRODUCTION Years ago I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Little Things Are The Big Things In Life! Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 18, 2014
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    Mary’s song re-orients our attention back to what is most important about Christmas. . The main thing is that the Lord God chose to do a wonderful thing by sending His Son. He is Mighty and Merciful, and we are so in need of His strength and mercy!

    Why Christmas Is a Big Deal: The Little Things Are the Big Things in Life! Scripture Text: Luke 1.39-45 INTRODUCTION The whole atmosphere in sports-stadiums is something-to-behold! When my wife and I went to watch a professional football game, …people all-around-us were severely ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Pure Worship Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 19, 2014
     | 6,892 views

    This precious story tells us what is expected in pure worship of our King.

    • During the tenure of the great orator Henry Ward Beecher, a visiting minister (Beecher's brother) once substituted for the popular pastor. A large audience had already assembled to hear Beecher, and when the substitute pastor stepped into the pulpit, several disappointed listeners began to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where's Your Worth? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 2, 2013
    based on 56 ratings
     | 63,026 views

    Where do you find your "self-worth"? Is it in God, or in yourself? The Pharisees looked for their importance in themselves and ended up robbing God of His glory to gain their own. How can avoid the traps that ensnared these highly religious leaders?

    OPEN: "Sometime, when you're feeling important Sometime, when your ego's in bloom Sometime when you take it for granted, You're the best qualified man in the room. Sometime when you feel that your going, would leave an unfillable hole, Just follow this simple instruction, and see how it humbles ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lord, You Know Me

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 2, 2013
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     | 45,499 views

    The Psalmist declares that God knew him. And this Psalm describes how God knows us.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A Bible college student came to preacher Charles Spurgeon one day, greatly concerned that he could not grasp the meaning of certain verses in the Bible. The noted preacher replied kindly but firmly, “Young man, allow me to give you this word of advice. Give the Lord credit for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Give More "Presence" Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 15, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,238 views

    How can we get back to celebrating Christmas with less of the stress and yet give even more meaningful gifts that will express our love in greater ways?

    Give more “Presence” Slide I want to ask you a question. What makes a good gift? Is it the amount of money that is spent on the gift? Does a good gift come from certain stores only with certain names on them? Is a good gift one that is completely practical? Is it exactly what was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Raising Cain Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 17, 2013
     | 9,424 views

    A sermon based on the idea that it is possible to raise a pagan in a Christian home.

    Series: For Better or For Worse Pt. 6 "Raising Cain" Genesis 4:1-15 Genesis 4:1 And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the Lord. INTRODUCTION: In today's message we see the birth of the first two human beings on earth through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Praise Of The Wise Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 22, 2013
    based on 24 ratings
     | 41,534 views

    Why would the Wise Men travel so far, at such expense, and over dangerous roads? Jesus wasn't "their" King was He? And what can we learn from how they responded to Jesus wasn't they arrived?

    OPEN: When I was a boy, every December we’d sing: We Three Kings Of Orient Are” Stand with me and let’s sing just the first verse together: “We three kings of Orient are, bearing gifts we traverse afar. Field and fountain, moor and mountain, following yonder star. O star ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Christmas Is Really About

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 25, 2013
     | 6,326 views

    Christmas is about: 1. God's availability to us (vs. 8-12 & 15-16). 2. Our adoration for God (vs. 13-14). 3. God's assignment for us (vs. 17-20).

    What Christmas Is Really About Luke 2:1-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 22, 2013 *I have some fond memories of Christmas as a kid: Like getting the Sears Toy Catalog every fall. By Thanksgiving we had that thing in tatters, completely falling apart. Then there was that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Year's Resolutions

    Contributed by John Hickman on Dec 29, 2013
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     | 5,706 views

    Recognizing the feeling of "let-down" after Christmas may mean we're following the wrong calendar. This sermon is a different take on the resolutions to Eat Better, Lose Weight and Exercise More.

    (Need large Snow Globe hidden behind pulpit) For too many people this is what Christmas looks like. (BRING OUT AND SHAKE SNOW GLOBE WHILE SINGING): “You’d better watch out, you’d better not cry. You’d better not pout, I’m telling you why. Rudolph the Red-Nosed ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    What Were You Told

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 12, 2014
     | 3,782 views

    This message focuses on how we lose our dreams or forget what God has told us about ourselves and our children when we experience different things in our life.

    What Were You Told? Scripture: Eph. 4:22- 24; Prov. 18:21; Luke 1:11-38; Heb. 11:1 Introduction: As we enter into a new year many of us have made resolutions about things we are going to do differently this year. Most of these resolutions are based on personal desires of things we would like ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    First Response Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 19, 2014
     | 6,179 views

    This message focuses on how our first response to situations will often prove or disprove our confessions of walking in faith.

    First Response Scriptures: Eph. 6:12; Prov. 3:5-6; Acts 2:14-16; Gal. 2:11-14 Introduction: Last week I woke up to find that our heater for our home was broken. Later that day I was told by my daughter (who was actually vacuuming) that the vacuum cleaner was broken. The first words that came ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational