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  • Gordon Curley avatar

    The Benediction Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010
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    The benediction of hope (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Romans chapter 15 verse 13. Quote: Charles Swindoll: • Hope is a wonderful gift from God, • A source of strength and courage in the face of life’s harshest trials. • When we are trapped in a tunnel of misery, hope points to the light at the end. • When we are overworked and ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    How To Give To God Part 4

    Contributed by David Scudder on Nov 29, 2010
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    Paul wrote chapter 8 of Second Corinthians to lay out 9 guidelines for what it means to give to God. In chapter 9 he is showing us that there are many wonderful rewards and joys when we give like God wants us to give.

    Purpose: To describe the result of proper giving. Aim: I want the listener to see giving as a reflection of the Gospel. INTRODUCTION: A man was struggling to pay his bills on time. One day he received a letter from one of his creditors demanding that he immediately pay what he owed. He sat down ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dale Pilgrim avatar

    Blueprints For Life: Building On The Foundation Of Christ (Father's Day)

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jun 21, 2009
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    We need to get the family back on track and to do that fathers have to rise up to the challenge to be the men of God they need to be for their families, communities and churches

    When I say, “It’s time to build” you automatically have a picture in your mind of what that means. Some people thought of construction and things along the lines of assembling materials and putting up a structure. Others probably thought about strengthening our church. Some may have moved to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah Who Gives Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 29, 2009
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    Jesus tells us that the secret in giving is the motivation of our heart.

    A Messiah Who Gives Text: Matthew 6:1-4 Introduction 1. Illustration: A mother wanted to teach her daughter a moral lesson. She gave the little girl a quarter and a dollar for church "Put whichever one you want in the collection plate and keep the other for yourself," she told the girl. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    The Great Value Of Loneliness

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jul 4, 2009
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    A message about Paul’s calling away from men to shape his soul.

    THE GREAT VALUE OF LONELINESS TEXT: Acts 9:1-9; Galatians 1:15-18 Acts 9:1-9 -- And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Mende avatar

    Build God's House!

    Contributed by David Mende on Jul 8, 2009
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    The Jews were concerned more about building their own houses rather than building God's house. Consequently, God gives this message to His prophet to rebuke His people. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

    Introduction (Secure Attention): Have you ever thought along these lines, “I am going to serve the Lord after I grow old.” “I want to work for God but I’m too busy.” “I want to serve God but I’m not sure whether I’ll be able to do anything at all for the Lord.” If you had any thoughts like that, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Self-Satisfaction

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jul 11, 2009
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    Envy and self-satisfaction are destructive forces in the life of God’s children.

    Text: “For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you will find disorder and every evil practice” (James 3:16). I would venture to say that all of us have harbored envy at some time in our life time. It is not uncommon for us to resent someone because they have accomplished something in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "Because Mama Says It Doesn't Make It Right"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jul 12, 2009
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    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that adult Christian children are to pay attention to the advice of Christ-like parents and think twice about the guidance given by unbelieving parents.

    12 July 2009 Pentecost Sunday U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: Adult Christian children are to pay attention to the advice of Christ-like parents and think twice about the guidance given by unbelieving ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Donnie De loney avatar

    The Power Of Persistent Prayer

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Feb 4, 2010
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    This sermon deals with prayer with faith to believe that can do what we cannot.

    Tks. to Jeff Stride for this sermon The Power of Persistent Prayer Daniel 10:1-10:14 ILLUS: There’s a supposedly true story of a Welsh woman who lived in a remote valley in Wales. She went to a great deal of trouble and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    The Cross - Substitution Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Mar 5, 2010
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     | 11,223 views

    On the cross the penalty of sin was removed, the partition of sin was removed and the power of sin was removed.

    THE CROSS - SUBSTITUTION Actor Kevin Bacon recounted when his 6-year-old son saw Footloose for the first time: He said, "Hey, Dad, you know that thing in the movie where you swing from the rafters of that building? That’s really cool, how did you do that?" I said, "Well, I didn’t do that part--it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    How To Be Saved?

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 17, 2010
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     | 3,219 views

    How exactly does one go from death unto life?

    HOW TO BE SAVED? Have you come to a place in your life, where you know for certain, that if you died you would go to heaven? The only answer is, “Yes” or “No” or “I don’t know.” If you were standing before God’s right now and He were to ask you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Famous Last Words Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 8, 2009
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     | 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
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    "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

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    When You Wind Up Over Your Head Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 5, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 15,473 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
     | 7,581 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