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  • Guy De Swardt avatar

    A Change Of Heart Affects Our Eyesight - Part 6 Of 8 Series

    Contributed by Guy De Swardt on Apr 2, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,702 views

    6th sermon of eight on the Beattitudes.

    The Perfect Standard For Life A Change Of Heart Affects Our Eyesight-Part 6 of 8 Reading: Matthew 5v8 The true story is told of Anny Pennica, a 62 year old woman who had been blind from birth. At age 47 she married a man she met in her Braille class and for the first 15 years of their marriage he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    After The Resurrection Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 10, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 27,995 views

    Focuses on why Easter is not just a holiday to be celebrated once per year.

    After The Resurrection (Part 1) Scriptures: Luke 24:44-53; Isaiah 53; Romans 10:17 Introduction: Have you ever participated in a sporting event where you competed against others and made it to the championship game and won? Maybe you did not participate, but your school team or your favorite ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Good Shepherd Takes Care Of Sheep

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 25, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,381 views

    Encouragement to confirmands to stay faithful and focused on the Good Shepherd.

    April 29, 2012 John 10:11-18 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired hand is not the shepherd who owns the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the flock and scatters it. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Do Not Misuse Your Money Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 29, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,035 views

    In the Spring of the Year a man's thoughts turn to. . . taxes. What did Jesus say about paying taxes?

    Do Not Misuse Your Money Everybody ready for tomorrow? April 30th, last day to get your taxes filed for 2011. Or maybe you’ve already filed. Maybe it depends on whether it you are getting money back or paying money out. And taxes are a touchy subject for some folks, Politicians are ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    The Benediction Of Israel

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 31, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,812 views

    The priestly blessing. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this sermon are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The author of the blessing – God (vs 22) (2). The recipient of the blessing – Israel (vs 23 & 27) (3). The blessing – threefold (vs 24-26) (4). The expression in the blessing – ‘Face’ (vs 25 & 26) (5). The conclusion of the blessing– ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Michael Luke avatar

    The Inspiration Factor Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Aug 2, 2011
     | 5,276 views

    The work of the Holy Spirit is essential to be a healthy church.

    SERIES: HEALTHY CHURCH! “THE INSPIRATION FACTOR” ACTS 2:1-13 OPEN One New Year’s Day in the Tournament of Roses parade, a beautiful float suddenly sputtered and quit. It was out of gas. The whole parade was held up until someone could get a can of gasoline and pour it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Getting What You Came For

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 3, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 18,346 views

    Do you come to church expecting to meet with the living God or has it become dull and boring for you? Remember it is important to finish what you start, know what you want and get what you came for.

    GETTING WHAT YOU CAME FOR Ten-year-old Phineas longed to see his inheritance. The year was 1820. The day he was born, his grandfather had presented newborn Phineas with a deed to a sizable portion of Connecticut land called Ivy Island. Now Phineas was finally going to see it. Not every boy is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Leading Under Fire Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 5, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,538 views

    If we want to be effective leaders under fire, then we must be spiritually mature shepherds and overseers, who serve as willing, eager examples for others to follow.

    Stuart Briscoe, in his book Everyday Discipleship for Ordinary People, tells the story about a fellow pastor who was officiating at the funeral of a war veteran. The dead man's military friends wanted to have a part in the service at the funeral home, so they requested that the pastor lead them ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Way To Glory Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,036 views

    The way to glory even in our pain is clear: humble yourself before God and one another; harden yourself against the devil; and by God’s grace, keep your hope in Him.

    Chan Gailey, who just began his second season as head coach for the Buffalo Bills, got his start coaching football at Alabama’s Troy State University. In 1984, with a 12-1 record, he led the Troy State Trojans to a Division II NCAA national championship. A week before the big game, he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Revelation 11 - Witnesses & Woes Series

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 24, 2011
    based on 17 ratings
     | 11,815 views

    Our search to understand the book of Revelation brings us to chapter 11, concerning the two witnesses and the third woe.

    In our ongoing review of the book of Revelation, we now offer chapter 11. There is the story of an elderly lady who attended every church service for over 50-years. She always enjoyed the teaching of the Lord. Her favorite events were the fellowship dinners. She loved to serve others and was ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...self-Control Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 29, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,043 views

    We exercise self-control in the body by yielding our rights for the benefit of others.

    One of the reasons that I really look forward to the summer is the availability of fresh fruit. There is just something about a juicy peach or a cold, crisp apple or some ripe strawberries that is so refreshing in the midst of the summer heat. For nine weeks now, we have been looking at a different ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Moses In The School Of Hard Knocks Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 31, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,087 views

    In this lesson we look at the incidents of Moses killing the Egyptian and running to Midian. What did Moses learn from this period in his life and the mistakes he made? We can learn a lot from the school of hard knocks.

    Introduction: A. Has anyone here ever made a mistake? 1. Probably a better question for us is there anyone where who has never made a mistake. 2. Have you ever made a really foolish mistake? Like this boy sawing off the branch he was sitting on! That’s really dumb and painful! 3. Have you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Choosing Companions Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 2, 2011
    based on 31 ratings
     | 25,680 views

    A great tragedy of our day is that there is so much noise that people can't hear the things they desperately need to hear. God is trying to get through to them with the voice of wisdom, but they are confused by the clutter of communication; the foolish vo

    PROVERBS 1: 8-19 CHOOSING COMPANIONS [2 Corinthians 6: 14-18] How do we learn wisdom or the capacity to exhibit God's character in the many practical affairs of life? We learn wisdom by listening to godly instruction and counsel which is so difficult to hear today. The world's volume has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sterling Franklin avatar

    The Light-Bearing Word Of God Revealed Series

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Oct 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,117 views

    Jesus is our Glorious King and Creator, who came as the very expression and being of God in the flesh. He offers His light to us as our compassionate High Priest -- will you accept?

    "The Light-Bearing Word of God Revealed" Sterling C. Franklin Given October 17, 2010 at Glorious King Jesus Christian Church Scripture Reading: John 1:1-14 John 1:1-14 (NKJV) 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dan Stires avatar

    A Meeting With The Messiah

    Contributed by Dan Stires on Mar 17, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,250 views

    Sometimes we have to face certain barriers that will try to keep us from quenching our spiritual thirst. This sermon deals with conquering those barriers and coming to the "Living Water."

    Pataskala Church of the Nazarene March 14, 2010 A Meeting with the Messiah Scripture Reading: John 4:6-7 Introduction: One of the most significant encounters recorded of Jesus' ministry was his meeting with the Samaritan Woman at the Well. She was known as a sinful woman who was headed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene