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  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    The Marks Of Great Faith

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Mar 1, 2008
    based on 35 ratings
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    When one is told that their faith is great, it bears our study and meditation. What were the marks of this Canaanite ladies’ faith? There are at least four marks of great faith!

    The Marks of Great Faith Matthew 15:21-28 Jesus Christ did not exaggerate or mince words. He spoke the truth and the truth alone. When He applauds someone’s faith as "great," then it ought to make us take notice. Only twice, both with Gentiles, does Jesus Christ call someone’s faith "great." ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christians In Need Of Conversion Series

    Contributed by James May on Mar 2, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
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    #23 and the final message in the Book of James Series. Being a Christian has to be much more than just in word, but in action and in commitment to Christ.

    23 Christians in Need of Conversion The Book of James By Pastor Jim May James 5:19-20, "Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him; Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Pathway To Praise Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 10, 2007
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    Praise is accomplished in a series of steps.

    The Hallelujah Factor Series Based upon Jack Taylor’s book The Hallelujah Factor The Pathway to Praise July 8, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A We have spent several weeks on the topic of praise. 1 Established many facts, learned ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Subtle Deceptions Of The Enemy Series

    Contributed by Kent Wise on Sep 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,118 views

    Biblical Truth confronting subtle deception

    The Invisible War: Subtle Deceptions of the Enemy September 24, 2006 Pastor Kent Wise Introduction It doesn’t surprise me one bit that the last six weeks have been filled with tremendous stress, emotion, and conflict for me and for those around me. When we started this series many of you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Nate Barbour avatar

    Going Up?

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on May 16, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,884 views

    Learn about where you’re going on life’s final elevator ride...up or down?

    going up? life’s final elevator ride 2/03/06 I. Introduction The story is told of a Sunday school teacher whose assignment was to explain to the six-year-olds in his class what someone had to do in order to go to heaven. In an attempt to discover what the kids already believed about the subject, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Empty And Broken

    Contributed by David Robb on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,956 views

    ...he who has been forgiven much, loves much! Only the broken are useful for His purposes.

    Empty and Broken The road of my life is pocked with “empty and broken” moments, as I’m sure many of your lives have been. Growing up in a broken family afforded me ‘the opportunity to travel.” “See the world! …traveling back and forth between mom and dad, Chicago and Tulsa on a greyhound bus.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Lord's Prayer: "Thy Kingdom Come" Series

    Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Oct 31, 2008
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    When we pray “Thy kingdom come,” we’re stepping into a whole new level of relationship. We’re now recognizing that God is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. As King, He has a plan for our life and desires to rule with His Kingdom’s principles for His pu

    A little boy was playing with his French fries, dipping one end of a fry into the ketchup then waving it like a baton in front of an imaginary marching band. Mom was gone for the day and so he and his father were enjoying a special moment together at a near by McDonald’s. The little boy seemed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Perceptions About God's Presence

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Nov 14, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,362 views

    This sermon deals with the qualities or traits of the presence of God, and the Christian’s need to seek God’s presence in their life and worship.

    PERCEPTIONS ABOUT GOD’S PRESENCE Text: Ps.140: 13 Intro: The presence of God is something that should never be taken lightly. The idea that a holy, pure, altogether perfect God would ever choose to associate Himself with sinful men seems to be an irreconcilable contradiction. And were it not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Blessed Are The Peacemakers Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,716 views

    A look at what Jesus means when He calls peacemakers blessed.

    Blessed are the Peacemakers November 16, 2008 Matthew 5:3-9 On Wednesday morning, December 2, 1942, a group of scientists completed an experiment in a converted squash court in Chicago. It was a monumental achievement which would alter history forever. The scientists had discovered the ATOMIC ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prince Caspian: Confidence Without Evidence Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 21, 2009
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    Faith, by definition, requires us to move beyond our senses and our reason into an area that cannot be proven.

    Prince Caspian: Confidence without evidence 1 Peter 1:8-9 The children are confronted with a choice. They don’t know which way to go to get across the gorge and meet Prince Caspian. Earlier in the story, Lucy sees Aslan, and points him out to the others. He is guiding them a specific but hidden ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    A Vision For Marriage

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Sep 6, 2007
     | 3,274 views

    Brings out the importance of Marriage in God’s priorities. Ends with an exposition from Ephesians 5.

    A VISION FOR MARRIAGE Pastor Eric Hanson March 21, 2004 We are living in curious times regarding marriage. There are those who would like to abolish marriage altogether and replace it with various legal arrangements having to do with property and finances. At the same time, there are others who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ryan Sato avatar

    Life After Easter: Bewildered Or Bewondered?

    Contributed by Ryan Sato on Apr 2, 2005
    based on 105 ratings
     | 18,360 views

    After the resurrection, the followers of Jesus were in a harried state. Some of them were on the run, others were simply trying to make sense of what had happened. In the midst of our life circumstances, how does the Resurrected Christ make himself real

    Opener: I hope you had a bad Easter….I know you think I should be saying “I hope you had a good Easter”…but for today’s sermon, it might be better for you if you had a bad Easter. Because when you think back to the first Easter, the disciples weren’t gathering together early on Sunday, excited ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Are We Still Here?

    Contributed by Billy Kryger on Aug 7, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 11,825 views

    This is a message I preached for our Church’s 56th Anniversary but you can adapt it to your situation.

    INTRODUCTION: Today we celebrate 56 years as a Church. 56 years of preaching the Gospel of the Lord, Jesus Christ. 56 years of standing on the fundamentals of the faith. 56 years of holding to the Baptist distinctives. Nearly 56 years on this same corner and in this same building, although ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Is Time

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 5, 2010
    based on 24 ratings
     | 28,351 views

    Hosea tells Israel it is time for them to seek Jehovah that He might hear their prayer and see the evidence of their sincerity and rain His righteous blessing upon them rather than judgment. Like Israel I believe God is telling us today that “It is Time.”

    It is Time Hosea 10:12 “Sow for yourselves righteousness; Reap in mercy; Break up your fallow ground, For it is time to seek the Lord, Till He comes and rains righteousness on you.” After the death of Solomon, In 922 BCE, the Kingdom of Israel was divided. The northern Israelite tribes led by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Surber avatar

    The Rest Of Your Life

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Feb 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,226 views

    We have been called into the same transformational life of the first disciples.

    The Rest of Your Life! Luke 5:1-11 Introduction Two Texans were trying to impress each other with the size of their ranches. One asked the other, “What’s the name of your ranch?” He replied, “The Rocking R, ABC, Flying W Circle C, Bar U, Staple Four, Box D, Rolling M, Rainbow’s End, Silver Spur ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church