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  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    Secrets Of Success From The Life Of Queen Esther

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001
    based on 395 ratings
     | 66,606 views

    this sermon is a study of Queen Esther and the factors that contributed to her greatness.

    SECRETS OF SUCCESS FROM THE LIFE OF QUEEN ESTHER OUTLINE 1.SUPPORTERS 2.SUBMISSION 3.SINCERITY 4.SUPPLICATION 5.SACRIFICE 6.STRATEGY ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    3rd Sunday After Epiphany

    Contributed by Roger Hartline on Jan 26, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,737 views

    Overcoming Evil with Good

    The Third Sunday After Epiphany 2000 From the Epistle: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Paul has told us this morning to overcome evil. Not only has he told us to overcome evil, but he has given us ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Overcome Intentional And Unintentional Hypocrisy

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,345 views

    1. Recognize any personal or organizational Pharisaical tendency to view people through the law rather than through grace.

    1. Recognize any personal or organizational Pharisaical tendency to view people through the law rather than through grace. The Pharisees' values were rooted in their traditions, laws, and culture. They found a great sense of their identity in their clique. They resented anyone who failed to live up ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Am The Light

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,766 views

    1. Christmas is a time of light.

    1. Christmas is a time of light. a. Lights decorating homes and Christmas trees b. Llights which transform Tecumseh Park> c. Advent candles burning bright in churches. d. Floodlights illuminating displays 2. But if the brightness of all the lights of Christmas could somehow be packaged and put ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Can Our Sermons Have Greater Influence

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 48 ratings
     | 4,493 views

    Why do you suppose that so many sermons fail to produce lasting changes in the lives of some people? Among the many answers to that question could be the fact that our preaching fails to contain the essential ingredients of the messages preached by the f

    Why do you suppose that so many sermons fail to produce lasting changes in the lives of some people? Among the many answers to that question could be the fact that our preaching fails to contain the essential ingredients of the messages preached by the first century apostles. Notice in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Motivated Christian Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 4, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,240 views

    When a heart/mind is set on a course of faith, the motivation just flows.

    The Motivated Christian INTRO 1. Jack had been saved for many years. At one time he had attended Sunday School and church every week; but now, he casually attended a service here and there. 2. There was a time in Jack’s life when he craved the Word of God; daily devotions, Bible studies, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • James Chandler avatar

    Sin, Stones, And Forgiveness

    Contributed by James Chandler on Jan 11, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,659 views

    It is not a question of IF we have sin in our lives, but how we deal with sin in our lives. In John 8, we see how Jesus helped an adulterous woman deal with the sin in her life, and he will do the same for you and me.

    Can you imagine being in Time’s Square in New York City, and there on the jumbo-tron screen was every sin you have ever committed being displayed for all to see? How horrible would that be? How humiliating would that be? We all know we have sin in our life, we just don’t want everyone else to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dying To Live

    Contributed by John Vella on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,953 views

    We need to grieve in order to move on in life.

    Fifth Sunday of Lent (B) April 2, 2006 Readings: ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Healing Hearts

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 23, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,995 views

    A message about Gods desire to heal our inner wounds and what we need to do in order for that to happen.

    23, April 2006 Dakota Community Church Healing Hearts I want my faith to be real, dynamic and growing. I want God’s power to be at work both in me and through me. I don’t want to be a pretender, having a form of Godliness but denying the power thereof. As I have said before we want to be a Church ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Wheat And Tare Believers Series

    Contributed by Bubot Parago on Apr 27, 2006
    based on 60 ratings
     | 12,587 views

    Wheat and Tare believers were both grown in God’s Kingdom but can be differentiated as they grow, as they mature and as they bear fruits.

    "...who hath ears to hear,let him hear." is the conclusion of Our LORD regarding this message, and this is also the words imparted to our churches nowadays. Many supposedly Christians are attending our Services every Sunday but why is it that they do not live enough to the power of God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    I Will!

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 19, 2006
    based on 50 ratings
     | 16,836 views

    David deciding to speak words of worship and praise unto God, and about his hardships kept him victories!

    I Will! Text: Psalm 34:1-8 Regardless, whether we have knowledge of it our will; our soul meaning, our mind, body and emotions are making declarations unto something. David said, “ I will bless the Lord at all times! When? At all times! Vs.1… His praise shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    The "If" Of Fire Proof Faith Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 12, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,507 views

    A sermon on the three Hebrew children of Daniel; their faith, their courage, and their victory.

    The “If” of Fireproof Faith. Dan. 3:16-18 Intro.: Tell story: The test 1-12 1. The statue: 1-7 2. The refusal to worship 3. The accusation: 8-12 The confrontation: 13-23 1. The King’s ultimatum: 13-15 2. The statement of faith: 17 3. The total commitment: 18 4. The price of commitment: 19-23 The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    The Shady Deal Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 14, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,383 views

    The story of the shrewd manager presents contrasts in persons, amount, stewardship, and ownership to show the responisiility we have to use God’s gifts in His service.

    THE PARABLE OF THE SHADY DEAL LUKE 16:1-12 INTRO.: Where did the expression "shady deal" come from? Maybe because it is a business deal consummated in the shadows. Maybe because wrong is black and right is white and a shady deal is something between. For whatever reason, we call a questionable ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Melvin Shelton avatar

    It's What's Inside That Counts Most.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jan 10, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,363 views

    Jesus, who often fretted the Pharisees, said it’s not what is on the outside that counts, it’s the internal things that matter of the most.

    It’s what’s inside that counts most. Matthew 5:20 -- 22. 01/11/04 You do not have to study the lives of the Pharisees long to realize they wanted to go through the motions of being religious. But Jesus, who often fretted the Pharisees, said it’s not what is on the outside that counts, it’s the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Davenport avatar

    He Knows Who You Are

    Contributed by Michael Davenport on Aug 15, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,664 views

    We cant hide who we are from Christ

    He Knows Who You Are John 13:18-30 Many times we do things that we think are going unnoticed. Mom or dad, husband or wife, friend or neighbor may not have a clue as to what is going on. But friend let me tell you that there is an all seeing eye that knows who you are and knows what you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist