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  • Peter Loughman avatar

    The Ministry Of Silly Walks Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,838 views

    Sin in a person’s life is not what determines if they are truly a Christian or not, John tells us one practical way to evaluate ourselves in our Christian walk.

    A pastor and his wife were vacationing in Estes Park, Colorado, and were having breakfast in a local coffee shop. It was empty except for four men at another table. One was mocking Christianity; in particular, the resurrection of Christ. He went on and on about what a stupid teaching that was. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Giving The Gift Of Life

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Mar 5, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,966 views

    Donating blood is a wonderful act of caring. It is “brotherly love” put in practice. But the greatest gift of blood ever made occurred on Calvary.

    GIVING THE GIFT OF LIFE And the LORD said, “For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you upon the altar to make atonement for your souls; for it is the blood that makes atonement for the soul.” Leviticus 17:11 Blood ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Vacation Time

    Contributed by Terry Jones on Jun 9, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,472 views

    Summer is a time for vacations, at time to relax but no retreat. Here’s a practical look at the believer’s approach to a little R & R.

    It’s Vacation Time Single Message - Faithfulness Text: Luke 9:10-17 Vacation time has started. It’s a season when many will pack the bags, round up the kids and head out of town to “get some R and R”. A time to “just be me” –but not without the laptop, the cell phone, the Ipod, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Hand Of God Was Upon Him

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 30, 2006
    based on 22 ratings
     | 12,245 views

    The story of Ezra is presented as an encouragement for us to study God’s word, practice God’s will and teach God’s law.

    THE HAND OF GOD WAS UPON HIM Ezra Introduction: Ezra was a contemporary of Nehemiah. In about 457 B.C. Ezra led a group of Jews from captivity back to Jerusalem. The purpose of his journey was to restore the worship of God in the temple. Ezra was a scribe (scholar). He was one of the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Identity & Confidence In Christ

    Contributed by Noah Kaye on May 4, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,920 views

    A sermon that practically illustrates who we are in christ, why we are worth a great deal and how crazy the lord is about us.

    Identity & Confidence in Christ Introduction: •I have noticed that there seems to be a trend in the mindset of many Christians that I think is degenerating our effectiveness. •This trend/tendency seems to be present in many Christians. •I am talking the fact that there are so many Christians that ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Christian Repentance

    Contributed by Barnabas Park on May 27, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,081 views

    The significane of fellowship with God in light of His calling and Jesus’ death, without practicing of which we all need repentance.

    Christian Repentance As many as I love, I rebuke and discipline. So be committed and repent. Listen! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and have dinner with him, and he with Me. (Rev. 3:19-20) What do you think is the most important ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Processing Our Pain

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,260 views

    Discussion of how to pray our own pain followed by practical instruction on how to minister to others who are experiencing loss and pain.

    Processing Our Pain Psalm 13[1] 6-5-05 Intro We begin the message this morning with a clip from the movie “Steel Magnolias”. In this scene M’Lynn Eatonton (played by Sally Fields) is standing at her daughter’s grave as the funeral has come to an end. Watch as she processes her grief and her ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Brad Froese avatar

    Part I: Worry - Leaving The Master In Control Series

    Contributed by Brad Froese on Aug 30, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,455 views

    Practical Biblical steps to overcoming worry. Worry siphons the joy of the Lord right out of a believer and it hinders our potential as Christians.

    I told my wife I was preaching a sermon on worry, and I worried about it all week long. People like to have control of things. That in itself is a good reason for us to worry. Everything we produce is designed to give us the greatest degree of control. From the TV remote to the antilock breaks on ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    More Than Just A Sunday Thing

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jan 13, 2003
    based on 171 ratings
     | 18,899 views

    This sermon takes a look at some of the barriers to our worship as well as some practical ways to make our worship more meaningful.

    Let me ask you this question, and think about it for a few moments… “Why are you here in this worship service? Why did you get up this early on a Sunday morning, perhaps your only day off from work, and get dressed and come to church?” Maybe you’re here out of habit. You’re family has come ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Reconciling Relationships Series

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Feb 9, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 7,731 views

    Continuing series on biblical realstionships, their benefits and practical ways to reconcile broken relationships. 3rd in series or stand alone message.

    Reconciling Relationships Hebrews 10:24-25 And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching. Stir = with a view to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Howard Parnell avatar

    What Faith Is...

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 23, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 7,652 views

    What we really need is a practical definition of faith. How can you employ "Bible" faith in your everyday life?

    WHAT FAITH IS Heb. 11:1-3 INTRO. We have heard sermons and lessons from this passage many times. This single chapter, above all others in the Bible, defines, illustrates and lists the rewards of faith. But this was meant to be much more than just a beautiful dissertation on religion. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sheila Crowe avatar

    Faith On Fire

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 26, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 15,527 views

    having faith requires a personal relationship with God through devotions and worship, following the life of Christ and practicing using your faith

    I tell you the truth if you have faith as small as a mustard seed you can say to this mountain Move from here to there and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you. Matt 17:20-21 Do you have faith as small as a mustard seed? I do not see any mountains around here for if you have ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jerry La Pere avatar

    Does The Bible Tell Me So?

    Contributed by Jerry La Pere on Oct 5, 2002
    based on 177 ratings
     | 14,148 views

    Practical Exegesis of 2 Timoth 3:16,17. Special emphasis on how the truthfulness of the Bible is under attack in Christian chuurches.

    Does The Bible Tell Me So? First Preached at Broad Run Baptist Church 10/6/2002 Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16,17 KJV All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mitchell Skelton avatar

    Come To The Table Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 18, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,704 views

    A study of the Lord’s Supper: 1. It’s Practice 2. It’s Purpose and 3. It’s Perpetuity.

    Come to the Table 1 Corinthians 11:17 – 34 INTRODUCTION Priscilla Larson, of Lexington, MA, tells of the time her brother in law (a preacher) had been away from home one afternoon donating his blood at the Red Cross. The preacher’s son was concerned when his father didn’t come home at his usual ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Lynn Floyd avatar

    How To Protect Our Church

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jul 21, 2002
    based on 130 ratings
     | 32,026 views

    In this sermon I talk about the importance of maintaining unity in the church and give practical ways a church can protect against disunity.

    How To Protect Our Church MESSAGE DISCLAIMER: Most of this message material was taken from a sermon Rick Warren (Saddleback Church) preached to his core leadership. This sermon fit right in with what our church is (was) going through at the time. I used the manuscript from his "Leadership Lifter" ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist