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  • Jim Kane avatar

    Confess To God

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 7, 2008
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    The second in a series of four sermons entitled, ‘Prayer as a Second Language’

    Slide 1 The story is told of a prominent Washington DC area priest who was honored one evening for his ministry and service. One of his parishioners, a prominent politician was to serve as the emcee for the evening but was unavoidably detained. So a fill-in was arranged and began to heap honor ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Praying Without Losing Heart

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Aug 23, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,449 views

    Praying without giving up

    A young man went into a drugstore to buy 3 boxes of chocolate: small, medium, and large. When the pharmacist asked him about the three boxes, he said, “Well, I’m going over to a new girlfriend’s house for supper. Then we’re going out. If she only lets me hold her hand, then I’ll give her the small ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • David Owens avatar

    Famous Last Words Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,709 views

    Final words and lessons from David’s life.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of an old man named Fred who had been a faithful Christian and was in the hospital, near death. 1. The family called their preacher to come stand with them. 2. As the preacher stood next to the bed, Ol’ Fred’s condition appeared to deteriorate and he motioned ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    Passing The Torch Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 20, 2009
     | 4,493 views

    "How do we live fearless lives as Christians? God’s heart is that we not just survive, but thrive (adapted from a series taught by Pastor Larry Osborne, North Coast Church).

    Introduction Part 3- Fearless (adapted from a series by Pastor Larry Osborne/Chris Brown from North Coast Church). How do we live the Christian life in the middle of situations that would cause others to buckle. How do we master our fears/respond properly to life? Review 1st week-Daniel living in ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Steven Buhr avatar

    Winning The War... With Humility Series

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Mar 27, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 24,345 views

    Being a Christian is not a hat we wear, and then take off when it’s convenient or uncomfortable. It’s not a fake ID we show at the pearly gates of heaven or a ‘get out of hell free’ card. Being a Christian is a full-time, life time commitment to the King of kings and Lord of lords, Jesus Christ.

    James 4:1-10 – Winning the War, with Humility ‘Every baby starts life as a little savage. He is completely selfish and self-centered. He wants what he wants when he wants it — his bottle, his mother’s attention, his playmate’s toy, his uncle’s watch. Deny him these once, and he seethes with rage ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Willis avatar

    Meeting Your Wife's Needs In Christian Marriage Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Mar 29, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,414 views

    This is the fourth sermon in a series of four on Christian marriage which deals with husbands meeting the most basic needs of their wives from an “exchanged life’ perspective.”

    Someone has said, “A woman marries a man thinking she can change him. A man marries a woman thinking she’ll never change.” Men and women have similarities and differences. In fact, entire volumes have been written on this subject. The following story about a young couple will illustrate what I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Innocent Man Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 22, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,523 views

    Sermon #10 in John series dealing with Jesus’ trial before Annas (mentioned only in John)

    John’s Gospel #14 An Innocent Man CHCC: April 6, 2008 John 18:13-24 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever been accused of something when you were completely innocent? The time that stands out in my mind was a traffic ticket. Now don’t get me wrong … I’ve had plenty of traffic tickets when I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Crucial Question

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on May 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,946 views

    This sermon examines the prophet’s vision of the valley of dry bones to our own spiritual lives that are drying up.

    Introduction: I was reading Outdoor life the other day while waiting to get my allergy shot and came across an interesting story. It was in a section entitled, “This happened to me.” A turkey hunter had successfully called in a big gobbler within shooting range and shot the turkey. He picked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    When You Wind Up Over Your Head Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 5, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 15,474 views

    What are we supposed to do when we get in deep, over our heads? The Word of God shows us.

    Summer Psalms #14 - When You Wind Up Over Your Head Psalm 130:1-8 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 2, 2009 *When I was going to Georgia Tech, I took a swimming class that qualified us to be Red Cross lifeguards. To get an “A” in this class you had to pass three endurance ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Feast Of Sukkoth

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,582 views

    A look at the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles

    Feast of Sukkoth Lev. 23:33-36 Oct. 4, 2009 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A Again the Lord spoke to Moses, saying,34 "Speak to the sons of Israel, saying, ’On the fifteenth of this seventh month is the Feast ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Empowered For Kingdom Lifestyles Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,162 views

    You can sum life in two words: faithfulness and fruitfulness. Every day we need to get up and say, “Lord, help me to be purely faithful that I may maximize my fruitfulness for your purpose.” Life is about being faithful and fruitful for the Lord

    Empowered for Kingdom Lifestyles II Corinthians 8:1-12 I can sum life in two words: faithfulness and fruitfulness. Every day we need to get up and say, “Lord, help me to be purely faithful that I may maximize my fruitfulness for your purpose.” Life is about being faithful and fruitful for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Good News To The Poor Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,993 views

    Jesus is anointed Messiah and he says it’s for three purposes. First is to proclaim Good News to the poor.

    Good News to the Poor Isaiah 61:1-6 What’s this season really about? Jesus. It’s not so much what he taught as it is about who he is. In Jesus’ first sermon, he chose this Biblical text and in it, he gives his mission. When Jesus read this Scripture, he closed the book and dropped the bombshell and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Thou Shall Not Steal Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,522 views

    This 8th Commandment, is one that is violated more then we can imagine and is a eye opener to even Christians on how we often violate the love of God.

    Thou Shall Not Steal Exodus 20:15 Introduction Many lives have been touched by theft in our society today. Millions of dollars are lost every year in this country over the theft of goods and services. One estimate says that 1 out of every 52 shopper’s carries something out of the supermarket ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Treating People Right Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 3, 2008
    based on 38 ratings
     | 22,601 views

    A look at how we are to treat other people.

    Treating People Right One of your biggest problems and mine are people problems – learning how to get along with other people. There is a short poem that goes – “To dwell above with those you love – that will be glory. To dwell below, with those you know – that’s a different story.” We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Matthew Sickling avatar

    Celebrate God's Love

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Sep 7, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 15,678 views

    This sermon focuses on several characteristics of God’s love.

    TITLE: Celebrate God’s Love Text: 1 John 4:7-12 Date: 9/07/08 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Introduction: As I mentioned earlier this is the week of prayer for State Missions and we will be having our special mission study tonight. The Theme of this year’s study is “Celebrate God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist