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  • William D. Brown avatar

    Signs Of The Time

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 11, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 21,839 views

    THE SIGNS OF THE TIMES

    “The Signs of the Times” Luke 12:54-59 In our passages today we’ll see that Jesus used two illustrations to impress on the crowds the importance of discernment and diligence in spiritual matters. First, He talked about me weather, and then He talked about a lawsuit. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Solution For Stress. Series

    Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on Jun 8, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,882 views

    How to be free from stress in this this life.

    Some Christians keep Saturday as a day of rest, and worship, while others keep Sunday. In both groups can be found very sincere Christians, but there are many who have never stopped to consider why they keep a certain day. It’s really a custom; something handed down from one generation to ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Joy Of Sharing Jesus Series

    Contributed by Eldon Reich on Aug 24, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,122 views

    This sermon deal with God’s plan in Colossians to share Jesus with others thru,Prayer, Opportunity, and availbility.

    EVANG 2007 “THE JOY OF SHARING JESUS” Reaching the LOST-- Colossians 4:1-5 Recently one of our members brought us some Fresh green beans right from her garden. They were delicious. I appreciated them because I know the work to gardening. In fact you ask any person new to gardening, What is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Matthew 3 - Baptising The New Year In! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 26, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,565 views

    Straight after the Christmas message in Matthew 2 all of a sudden Matthew speaks about Jesus as a grown man. In MATTHEW 3 Jesus is baptised. Jesus begins a new phase of His life. It starts with a baptism. It’s time for us to baptise the new year in!

    BAPTISING THE NEW YEAR IN - 2010 Straight after the Christmas message in Matthew 2 all of a sudden Matthew speaks about Jesus as a grown man. In MATTHEW 3 the Spirit descends upon Jesus at His baptism. Jesus begins a new phase of His life. It starts with a baptism. HOW GREAT IS THAT! I love ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Marked

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 13, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,066 views

    We have been marked by destiny, purpose, favor, but is that the whole picture? What if we are marked by pain? What if we limp?

    Marked Introduction: Riding on a plane to a conference called “Marked”. I already knew in my mind some of the things that would be declared over the young people that would attend. You will be marked by power, by destiny, by purpose, by anointing, etc. All true. All good words. All real. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Be A Good Father

    Contributed by Ron Callen on Mar 9, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,346 views

    Whether or not you’ve had a good earthly father, all Christians have a heavenly Father that has set the perfect example for us. This message instructs a young man as to what is expected of him. It instructs fathers as to what they should be. It can ins

    FATHERS Tonight I’m going to preach to myself. I’m going to invite you to listen. I’m going to talk about fathers. The responsibility of fathers. The responsibility of a child to his or her father. Ladies, you would do well to listen in. Someday, not that far from now you will pick ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Jesus Calls Us To Put Our Love Into Action

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 5, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,364 views

    The teaching of Jesus calls us to serve Him until He returns. We are to get out of the box and serve others with love and compassion.

    Jesus Calls Us To Put Our Love into Action Matthew 25:31-46 In Matthew 25 we have some of the final teachings of Jesus. The Harmony of the Gospels lists 31 parables Jesus taught. Jesus taught in parables using fictional stories that used the pictorial language and common experiences of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Why Sheperds? Why Us?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 4, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,706 views

    Let’s ponder, why did God pick lowly shepherds to announce the birth of His Son?

    WHY SHEPHERDS? WHY US? By Wade Martin Hughes, sr Kyfingers@aol.com The 23 Psalm and John: 1-18 and Luke 2: 8--20 Psalms 23 John 10: 4-5 I ponder today an amazing thought, Why did God announce the birth of the King to shepherds? I know we serve a wise and all knowing God, but there must be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Have A Wise Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Nov 19, 2005
    based on 106 ratings
     | 23,106 views

    Three lessons stand out in the story of the rich "Fool", that if applied, will enable us to have a "Wise Thanksgiving"

    HOW TO HAVE A WISE THANKSGIVING Luke 12: 13-34 Intro: My message to you this morning is entitled, "How to have a wise thanksgiving". In my preparation I came across this story that may speak to numbers of you this morning as you are busy making your plans and preparations for Thanksgiving. A ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Doug Koehler avatar

    Destined For Captivity But Freedom Awaits

    Contributed by Doug Koehler on Dec 2, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,804 views

    Are you free from captivity? All of us have moments when we become captive to the world and to our own sinful will. Thanks to God that He offers not only words of comfort but personal direction so that our foundation will remain on the Word of God once we

    Hi, thank you for looking at this sermon. I hope it helps. When you consider leaving feedback please do not note that the sermon did not help you just because you did not like the style or could not use the entire message for your own needs. I have discovered a few souls automatically hit the ’did ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Greg Carr avatar

    Get Set, Go! Series

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Feb 28, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,154 views

    Part two in my challenge for the church towards leadership. But I warn you that my definition of church leadership that I am challenging you with today is a little different from what you might be thinking leadership within the church is all about.

    Let’s pray. Father, Open my eyes so I can see Your truth. Open my ears so I can hear Your voice. Open my mind so I can understand Your Word. And open my heart so I may receive all that You want me to receive. AMEN Last week we took up the topic of being a leader. We are examining the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Why Deny? Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2014
     | 5,643 views

    We have been inundated with the message of self-indulgence, so why should we deny ourselves?

    Why Deny? Matthew 6:16-18 The Sermon on the Mount is a guide for how to live as followers of Jesus. Specifically, Jesus is teaching us that we have to lose some things in our religion so we can get back to a relationship with God. Religion focuses on religious practices, rules, observances, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Paul Norwood avatar

    Headed For Heaven

    Contributed by Paul Norwood on Feb 26, 2013
     | 3,051 views

    Nine reasons why we should want to go to heaven.

    “Headed for Heaven” Text: 1 Peter 1:3-9 I. Welcome II. Introduction As we focus on our theme this year, our goal is to be the type of Christian who is pleasing to Christ and not one who makes Him sick. But, if we continue reading the Lord’s message to the church at Laodicea, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    The Watergate Revival Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 7, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,233 views

    There is an unspoken desire in the body of Christ today to understand what revival is all about even though we may have never experienced it corporately. Israel was in a similar state in the 500's BC. In fact they did not have access to the Word of God ..

    Opening illustration: What would you hear if you could listen to the sounds at your neighbor’s house on Sunday morning? Would it be the sound of boats being prepared for a day of fishing at the lake? Would it be the sound of golf clubs being thrown into the trunk of the car in anticipation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    O Come O Come Emanuel Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Dec 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,911 views

    God’s own Redeemer comes to ransom his people.

    Scripture Introduction The church has marked the Sundays preceding Jesus’ birthday since at least the 5th century. We usually call this the Advent season, because advent means “arrival, especially of something important.” During advent, we prepare for the birth of the Christ, but also for his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed