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  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Two Prophets Appear To Be Wrestling; It’s A Strange Dance!

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 10, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,172 views

    How do you reconcile judgment and joy?

    14Sing aloud, O daughter Zion; shout, O Israel! Rejoice and exult with all your heart, O daughter Jerusalem! 15The LORD has taken away the judgments against you, he has turned away your enemies. The king of Israel, the LORD, is in your midst; you shall fear disaster no more. 16On that day it ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Why Do We Allow Our Lives, Destiny's To Be Shaped By Or Even Influenced ?

    Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Mar 25, 2011
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     | 4,081 views

    Why do we allow our lives, destiny's to be shaped by or even influenced by others words? I am meeting more and more people who once walked with the Lord and wound up getting hurt and walking away...what can be done? We look at it in this message of hope!

    Why do we allow our lives, destiny's to be shaped by or even influenced by others words? „X We have all encountered those all too eager people, who feel they are shaping us and keeping us from our own lack of wisdom... I look now at them and just speak blessing into their lives. It truly is only ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pray On My Child

    Contributed by Elder Jonathan Morrison on Mar 27, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,760 views

    in times like these we need to cont in prayer at all times

    “Pray On My Child” Background Scriptures James 5; 13-18 Key Verse Acts 16; 16-34 Supporting Scriptures 1st Timothy 5; 5 Luke 18; 9-14 Luke 22; 41-44 Date January 28, 2009 Author ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Trivial Pursuit

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 4, 2011
     | 5,118 views

    We must be careful to not allow small things to affect us greatly.

    1Sa 26:18 And he said, Wherefore doth my lord thus pursue after his servant? for what have I done? or what evil is in mine hand? 1Sa 26:19 Now therefore, I pray thee, let my lord the king hear the words of his servant. If the LORD have stirred thee up against me, let him accept an offering: but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Our Resurrection

    Contributed by Michael Trask on Apr 14, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,169 views

    While our souls do indeed go to heaven when we die, this is by no means the end of it. The ultimate goal is the resurrection. This is what scripture teaches. Why has the church drifted from this teaching? This sermon seeks to answer that as well as

    Sometimes, In these later years especially, I think that we Christians have spiritualized what we believe a little too much. What I mean when I say that is that we look at the promises of God only insofar as they have to do with our spirits, or our souls. For example, when you think of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Road Signs

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,680 views

    A sermon on 2 Kings 4:1-7 on filling up empty vessels (Much material and title taken from "One Month to Live" Day 22 by Kerry and Chris Shook)

    Sermon for 1/10/2010 Road Signs (Day 22 of One Month to Live) 2 Kings 4:1-7 Introduction: A. If we had only a limited amount of time to live, the temptation might be to plead with God for a miracle to extend our lives. This is called bargaining. God doesn’t work that way. Oh, God might ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Part 2 - Why So Much Anger? Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,993 views

    Anger is in every part of life; why?

    We encounter so much anger in everyday life that most of us have become somewhat desensitized to it. Everywhere you go, and in every realm of existence there is anger – some is miniature in its impact, some wildly excessive. And some of it is our own! • It is a fact of life in business places and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Wisdom, Is Better Than

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,058 views

    Verse upon verse study of Proverbs. These Proverbs give the wise things that are better than.

    Wisdom, Is Better Than Text: Proverbs 17:1-28 Better is a dry morsel with quietness, Than a house full of feasting with strife. 2 A wise servant will rule over a son who causes shame, And will share an inheritance among the brothers. 3 The refining pot is for silver and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus: Inside And Out Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Feb 4, 2010
     | 4,876 views

    This sermon show the Lord at work both in private and in public and highlights Him as a Man of integrity who cares and can be trusted.

    Jesus: Inside and Out Text: Mark 1:29-35 Introduction: Last Sunday we considered the work of the Lord in the synagogue at Capernaum. You will recall that as he was preaching His message was disrupted by the cries of a demoniac, and the result of this confrontation was the rebuke of the devil and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Magic Is Not In The Faucet!"

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Feb 4, 2010
    based on 30 ratings
     | 22,386 views

    This message tells us that the Lord needs us--But we are only a vessel to be used by Him.

    "THE MAGIC IS NOT IN THE FAUCET!" Matthew 17:14-21 INTRO: Thomas Edward (T.E.) Lawrence was born on August 16, 1888 in Wales. Popularly known as Lawrence of Arabia, Lawrence became famous for his exploits as British Military liason to the Arab Revolt during the First World War. The desert ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Parasites Of Discouragement Series

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Feb 15, 2009
    based on 35 ratings
     | 9,483 views

    Discouragement is like a parasite that comes along side us and sucks the very life out of us – if we let it!

    Ever felt like your life was the most unlucky of all? No matter what, the human spirit can be an amazing thing. Take for example the case of Larry Hanratty, who was named by the Los Angeles Times in 2007 the most unlucky man in California. This poor man was nearly executed to death in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stewardship: Giving In Times Of Little Series

    Contributed by Anthony White on Feb 24, 2009
    based on 25 ratings
     | 16,177 views

    With the looming economic meltdown, persons are tempted to not be faithful in their stewardship. This sermon is an encouragement to give despite the hard times now being faced.

    Today is the start of our stewardship series which is normally done this time of the year. Our stewardship series is always about the use of our spiritual gifts, the use of our time and the use of our resources. This morning I want to start off the series by looking at the topic, “Stewardship: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    David: The King Who Bared His Soul Series

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Feb 25, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,949 views

    Ash Wednesday: Are we open with others and God about our sinfulness? We learn from king David’s life that God honors openness and "bared-soul" confession. (Note: While sermon is original, the theme is based in part on sermon helps from Concordia Publishin

    A man after God’s own heart… a woman after God’s own heart? – Beloved, let us take an honest inventory – see how we stack up: My overdependence on food for comfort instead of God has created its own public witness. We know that Jesus’ divinity peeked through at his transfiguration - - but for me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Breaking The Chain - Part I Series

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Feb 27, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,099 views

    Lent 1: Why is it important for the Christian to be aware of Temptation? How does the Bible talk about temptation? What are the sources of temptation? How can we break the chain of events that take us from temptation to sin? (This is Part 1 of 3)

    There’s an old saying, “You can’t keep the birds from flying over your head, but you can sure keep them from building a nest in your hair!” The truth behind that little aphorism – that little saying - varies depending on how it’s used. Listen to how this old guy applies it: “...temptation can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Loving Your Enemies Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,469 views

    The Lord wanrts to show us that if we are going to love our enemies, it will not be by retalliation, but by showing them Jesus.

    Loving your Enemies Matthew 5:43-48 Luke 6:27-36 Disclaimer: Information was gathered from Sermon Central and personal devotion for this sermon. Introduction- This morning here’s what I want to see happen. Here’s what ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene