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  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Why Didn’t My Mountain Move Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 7, 2005
    based on 82 ratings
     | 17,851 views

    Some mountains in life are to be climbed, some are to be conquered, some are to be commanded, and some are cordoned off.

    Why Didn’t My Mountain Move? Today we begin a series of messages that are based on a question a woman asked her pastor at the conclusion of a service. WHY DIDN’T MY MOUNTAIN MOVE? The question came after he had preached on the text in Mark that says: "For verily I say unto you, That whosoever ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bo Brown avatar

    Are You Dead

    Contributed by Bo Brown on Mar 15, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,673 views

    THE ONLY WAY YOU CAN FIND OUT IF YOU ARE TRULY DEAD OR NOT IS TO FIRST FIND OUT IF YOU ARE ALIVE

    ARE YOU DEAD JOHN 11:14 INTRO: A) DO YOU EVER NOTICE HOW PEOPLE TEND TO REACT TO DEATH B) MOST OF THE TIME THEY WON’T EVEN USE THE WORD C) WE SAY THINGS LIKE 1) WELL THEY PASSED AWAY 2) THEY’RE NO LONGER WITH US 3) THEY’VE GONE TO BE WITH THE LORD D) BUT JESUS DIDN’T BEAT AROUND THE BUSH E) HE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    Give Him A Stone.

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Mar 17, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,385 views

    Ask and you shall receive?

    Give Him a Stone. I was raised up in the rural parts of appalachia, some said that it would be noon before the sun would hit the ground. Raised by hard working parents, never tiring of working from dawn to dusk, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Dwelling In Dagon's Den

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 3, 2005
    based on 47 ratings
     | 14,396 views

    Although we live in troublesome times, and life seems fragile and irksome, we are not alone in the universe. Greater is He who protects us than the forces of evil around us. Evil may appear to prevail, but God will have the final word.

    “Dwelling in Dagon’s Den”, I Samuel 5. Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts I saw a cartoon last week about the popular PBS Antique Road Show. A woman brought in the Ark of the Covenant, and the appraiser gasped, “Where in the world did you get that?!” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    He's Alive! Tell Someone!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 5, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,754 views

    He’s Alive! Tell Someone!1) This news has changed your life 2) This news can change someone else’s life

    As temperatures rise so does the urge to get out and enjoy the beauty of spring. Some will head out on backcountry trails in the mountains but they will do so at their own risk, for this is avalanche season. It’s especially at this time of year that we hear reports of skiers and snowmobilers ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Asch avatar

    More Than You Ask For Series

    Contributed by David Asch on Jan 10, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,432 views

    In this sermon we will see if we ever get more than we ask for from God, and how we should react.

    MORE THAN YOU ASK FOR Mark 7:31-37 INTRO: Once at a fast-food restaurant, I took my burger back up to the counter, pointed to the picture on the overhead menu, and asked, Can I have one that looks like that?” The one I had was smushed, smudged, and generally unappealing. At those places, I always ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pattern To Overcome Temptation

    Contributed by David Kim on Jan 23, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,118 views

    Here in this text, we see a recording of a victory of our Lord over human sin and temptation.

    Scripture: Luke 9:23 Here in this text, we see a recording of a victory of our Lord over human sin and temptation. Matthew’s intention here is to show: (A)Jesus’ right or qualification as a King of kings and Lord of lords by defeating the opposing kingdom and its king, Satan. (B)demonstrate ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Basis Of Our Worship And Joy

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 28, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,125 views

    Psalm 100 can be divided into two parts. Worship God, for we belong to Him. And give thanks, for He is a good God.

    Psalm 100 can be divided into two parts - a call to worship God and give thanks to Him. Verses 1-2 - urges to come to God with singing, with joy • Very upbeat, very positive, happy mood... • All humanity called to worship God – this is what we OUGHT to do. WHY? Reasons? Verse 3 • KNOW that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "So What Does It Mean?"

    Contributed by John Quigley on Mar 1, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,984 views

    What does the call of Jesus mean to us today, as opposed to what it meant to the first disciples.

    Matthew tells us that Jesus, walking along the shoreline one day, happens on Peter and Andrew and tells them to; "come follow me, I’ll make you fishers of men." Then a short while later he comes upon John and James his brother, and calls them to follow him. In both instances they do so, they just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Lord, Teach Us To Pray!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 10, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,143 views

    Prayer is man’s activity that opens the door to God,through prayer we join with God to create a better world.

    LORD, TEACH US TO PRAY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Did you hear about the grandmother that bought her grandson a book of prayers? The little boy read a prayer every night before he went to sleep. One night he got in bed and had forgotten to read his prayer. The lights were ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Greg Nance avatar

    In God We Trust

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 27, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,826 views

    Trusting in God... why? Does God deserve our trust? If so, do we trust him?

    12-26-04 (Have a child come up and read the statement on a coin: In God we trust) Do we really trust God? How committed do I honestly believe is God to me? How much do I really believe he loves me? In other words, just how much can I trust Him. The first time these questions were raised, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Speaking With God.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Dec 27, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,213 views

    along with illumination brings human obligation. Abraham was given some practical instructions. In verse one we see that God says walk before me, and be thou perfect.

    Speaking with God. Genesis 17. 12/22/04 At least 14 years have elapsed in Abraham’s life since God was last recorded as speaking with him. During that time, Ishmael, Abraham’s son by Hagar had been born and grown to a boy of 13. Abraham and Sarah had grown to the age of 99 and 89 which made ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life Or Death

    Contributed by David Trexler on Dec 4, 2007
     | 4,034 views

    What if today you could choose between life and prosperity, death and adversity? What would you choose?

    Sermon for Luke 14:25-33 September 9th 2007 What if today you could choose between life and prosperity, death and adversity? What would you choose? Today’s gospel reading is quite interesting. It begins with “Now large crowds were traveling with him.” When I read the text for a given week, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Spencer Homan avatar

    Advent 2 - (Love) 2006 Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 20,365 views

    A sermon for the second Sunday of Advent. Love.

    Luke 3:1-6 “Love” What would we have without Christmas??? (From sermoncentral.com) • The candied fruit market would completely collapse! • Our boring, uneventful lives would have no stress at all! • Eggnog would just be a slimy, high cholesterol beverage. • Santa would be a strange fat man ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Stewardship: Risk & Investment

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,852 views

    Stewardship, investing in the kingdom of God also Eccl 11:1-6

    What Does It Mean To Be A Citizen In The Kingdom Of God. Our Scriptures this morning address this issue: what does it mean to be a citizen in the kingdom of God? More importantly, what does it mean to be a citizen in the kingdom of God, when the Master, Jesus, is gone? When we become Christians, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational