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  • Bob Briggs avatar

    Opposition Leads To Church Growth Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 16, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,781 views

    Revisit what caused growth in the early church and apply it to what will bring growth to your church today.

    One thing which has characterized the church over history is opposition, and that opposition, rather than driving the church away, has provided for church growth. When your convictions come under fire, when they are tested, you will come to embrace them or reject them. When Christianity is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Dark Night Of The Soul

    Contributed by David Swensen on May 27, 2002
    based on 126 ratings
     | 21,813 views

    There are so many circumstances that cause us to experience “dark nights of the soul.” Learn more with todays sermon.

    Strong faith in God does not come all at once and it is not without its times of doubt.It is often gained through willing submission to His love and goodness in the midst of trial. In February 1862, President Abraham Lincoln endured one of many “dark nights of the soul” when the circumstances of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Paralysis Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 22,400 views

    There are two main causes of paralysis in the Christian - attack of the enemy or lethargy of the spirit. Learn how to combat both.

    There are two dangers that we face as Christians - attacked by the enemy we become paralyzed - or not motivated to keep going we become lethargic. Paul finishes up his second letter to the Thessalonians by giving them some warnings about the present. He’s spent most of the letter warning about ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Why Things In Life Go Wrong?

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Jun 5, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,455 views

    To cause each believer to see that God goes to great length to get them back to His will.

    PP0604 DATE WHY THINGS IN LIFE GO WRONG II Corinthians 12:7-10 2Co 12:7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. 8 For this thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living A Life Of Faithfulness

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 30, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,730 views

    1. Christ’s delay should cause watchfulness, not forgetfulness. 2. Faithfulness is measured in terms of relationships.

    “[Jesus said,] ‘You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.’ Peter asked, ‘Lord, are you telling this parable to us, or to everyone?’ The Lord answered, ‘Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ian Johnson avatar

    One Touch Of Glory And We Cry Holy! Series

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Feb 24, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 10,863 views

    What causes the throne to come down? When the atmosphere of worship & holiness is as it is in heaven, then the throne comes down.

    ONE TOUCH OF GLORY AND WE CRY HOLY! Isaiah 60 “Arise, Jerusalem! Let your light shine for all the nations to see! For the glory of the LORD is shining upon you. 2 Darkness as black as night will cover all the nations of the earth, but the glory of the LORD will shine over you. 3 All nations will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Remedy For Stress Series

    Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Mar 12, 2001
    based on 77 ratings
     | 6,072 views

    By suffering the punishment of our sins, God has given us a lasting remedy for the stress caused by guilt.

    Stress. Anxiety. Pressure. It comes in many forms. The cry of a baby at 3:00 in the morning. A huge presentation at work. A sound system that doesn’t want to work when you’re about to have your first services in Doral. The loss of a spouse. The news that your father has alzheimers. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    High In Salt Content Part 1

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,648 views

    Part 1 of being salty - Biblical cause-and-effect passages of how others will find the Lord.

    Mark 9:50; Luke 14:34 – High in Salt Content Part 1 Two Grand Mananers are looking for jobs in the paper. "Look! Here’s an ad for a waiter!" says #1. "No, I don’t want it,” says Grand Mananer #2. “It says you have to fill the salt shakers and its too hard to get the salt through those tiny ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Johnson avatar

    What We Don't Have

    Contributed by Chris Johnson on Oct 24, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,329 views

    Things we don’t have can cause us to forget what we do have.

    As the children of Israel journeyed through the wilderness, God miraculously provided for them and gave them all that they had need of. Being in a wilderness, in a place of lack and scarcity was not an obstacle to God’s power or his provision. They had provisions— Food—rained down from ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Freedom

    Contributed by Jb Hall on Jun 25, 2011
     | 14,027 views

    This sermon explains what must be done to obtain and maintain freedom; and what will cause you to lose it.

    Freedom Romans 6:16 – 23 Preached by: JB Hall Introduction: Freedom is a wonderful thing. During the 4th of July Holiday we celebrate our freedoms here in America. Sadly though, freedom is very misunderstood. Even more serious is the fact that this misunderstanding of freedom poses ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Stinky Situation Series

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Aug 8, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,607 views

    We have Allowed so many different things to lie around and not produce, to the point that they cause a contamination!!!

    A Stinky Situation Ecclesiastes 10: 1-3 Introduction Wise men have to take heed of being guilty, at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Quint Pitts avatar

    S.o.s. For Singles Series

    Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,595 views

    Discussion of the pressures and blessings of being single. Emphasis on what causes singles to send of signals of desperation or contentment

    S.O.S. FOR SINGLES Desperate Households—Part 2 Let’s face it, our society puts enormous pressure on single adults to get married. Let’s take, for an example, the typical American female. By the time she is a toddler she has already been dragged to a wedding, and after the wedding, well-meaning ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    When It Rains On The Just

    Contributed by Darin Gary on Jul 21, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,833 views

    Does God will evil upon His own? Does He cause evil things to punish us?

    When It Rains on the Just (Matthew 5:43-48) “You have heard that it was said: ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Invest Your Life Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 15, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 18,195 views

    Believe that you have something that is unique, that you must contribute for His cause, through faith, and be rewarded.

    Big Idea: Believe that you have SOMETHING that is UNIQUE, that you can CONTRIBUTE for His cause, through FAITH, and be REWARDED. If you were asked at the end of your life, “Was it worthwhile?” how would you answer it? • How do you really measure whether your life is worthwhile ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "Dancing Lessons"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Oct 14, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,715 views

    Seven things that would have caused the older brother enter into the dance, if he had only known:

    Title of the message: “Dancing Lessons” Introduction: What the eldest son did not know. There are seven things that the eldest brother did not know. If he had known them, instead of being outside of the house criticizing, he would have been inside the house rejoicing and dancing. 1. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist