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  • David Welch avatar

    Hope Fro Troubled Times And Troubled Souls

    Contributed by David Welch on Feb 25, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 2,952 views

    This message was presented shortly after 9/11 and deals with our future hope and present help in times of fearful circumstances.

    “Hope for Troubled Times and Troubled Souls” Introduction In these past weeks, many of us have witnessed images we would rather not remember. • Burning buildings. • Falling bodies. • Panic filled streets. • Flesh laced rubble. • Commercial jets encased in skyscrapers. • Monuments collapsing and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    How To Be Ready Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2003
    based on 137 ratings
     | 46,403 views

    The key in becoming infectious in our faith is to make sure that we have set apart Christ as Lord in our lives. When we are striving to live under the control of Christ, people will notice and will then ask us to explain the reason for the hope that we h

    How To Be Ready Rev. Brian Bill 2/4/01 It’s fun to compare how life today is different from life 500 years ago. Some of the expressions we use, and the things we do, are based on life in the 1500’s. For instance, did you know that…? • Most people got married in June because they took their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tall Strong Trees With Deep Wet Roots

    Contributed by Mark Jones on May 29, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 14,429 views

    Psalm 1 Gives God’s plan for success and happiness; the growing Christian is a happy Christian.

    Tall, Strong Trees With Deep Wet Roots! Psalm 1 1 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. 3 He is like a tree planted ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    A Nobody, Nobody Noticed Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 27, 2002
    based on 230 ratings
     | 48,107 views

    God is the answer to our search for significance.

    "A NOBODY, NOBODY NOTICED" 1 SAMUEL 16:1-13 INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: At the end of each calendar year USA Today, CNN and The Gallup organization ask the question: “Who are your heroes?” -Or- “Name the people you most admire.” Here’s the top ten results from last year.: #1- George W. Bush ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Prayer 101 Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 154 ratings
     | 22,765 views

    Knowing how to pray makes prayer more meaningful and makes it easier to do. Sermon discusses principles Jesus taught about prayer.

    Prayer 101 Matthew 6:5-15[1] 2-27-05 Intro “Where do I begin?” Have you ever found yourself asking that question faced with a task so challenging you didn’t even know where to start? A while back my car broke down on the way home from church. I managed to steer it out of the road. I tried to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    The Power Of A Crucified Life

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Aug 20, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,961 views

    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE POWER OF A CRUCIFIED LIFE AND HIGHLIGHTS THE NECESSITY OF DYING TO SELF AND TAKING UP THE CROSS DAILY IN ORDER TO EXPERIENCE THE ABUNDANCE OF THE LIFE OF GOD IN US .

    THE POWER OF A CRUCIFIED LIFE ******************************* OUTLINE 1. DYING TO SELF AND TAKING UP YOUR CROSS DAILY 2. TRANSFORMING POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT 3. LOVING GOD MORE THAN ANYTHING ELSE 4. A NEW COVENANT AND A NEW HEART 5. REWARDS FOR SACRIFICING EVERYTHING 6. POWER OVER THE ENEMY AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Defend The Home Front Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,627 views

    An expose of threats that are damaging the family and how God’s design offsets them.

    1. Title: Defend The Home Front 2. Text: several 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, March 12, 2006, last (8) in the series “A Clear and Present Danger” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand the role of the family in withstanding the threats that endanger us; to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    False Teaching - Health Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 11, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,910 views

    Does God guarantee health? Are the sick, crippled and disabled faithless and outside of God’s will?

    False Teachings About Health One of the tragedies about the health and wealth ’gospel’ is that it excludes any who aren’t perfect. If you are sick, you are a sinner or you lacks faith. Those in poverty, illness, disabilities, trials and suffering are told that they are faithless, under God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Oct 15, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 10,204 views

    Christ is the good shepherd as demonstrated by His treatment of the blind man and His sacrifice at Calvary.

    There was a typical blond. She had long, blond hair, blue eyes, and she was sick of all the blond jokes. One day, she decided to get a make over, so she cut and dyed her hair. She also went out and bought a new convertible. She went driving down a country road and came across a herd of sheep. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Importance Of Worship

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,833 views

    This sermon examines the importance of worship through Jesus’ encounter with the Woman at the Well.

    Introduction: A young Baptist Minister was preaching a Revival at a small church in Maryland. Following the service the pastor of the church asked him to stand at the back door with him to greet people as they left to go home. He enjoyed talking with several people, all of whom were very nice and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Flowers avatar

    I'm Missing Out Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,173 views

    Part 6 of 6 in series Every Thought Captive. Dr. Joe Hendricks bring this series to a close examining the idea, "I Miss My Old Life." He covers why this happens to people and how to take that thought captive and keep living for God.

    “I’m Missing Out” Every Thought Captive, part 6 Wildwind Community Church February 25, 2007 Today I want to bring our Every Thought Captive series to a close. As most of you know, every week we have looked at a different lie people believe that causes various types of spiritual problems. Today ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Living The Spirit-Controlled Life Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 22, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,055 views

    We need to focus on what God has done, think about what we think about, and allow the Spirt to control us.

    Living the Spirit-controlled Life Romans 8:2-11 Rev. Brian Bill 7/22/07 www.pontiacbible.org Last week we learned that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. I decided to preach on just one point because I wanted us to get it into our heads and hearts so we will never forget. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Lupton avatar

    It Takes Two Eyes To See God

    Contributed by Daniel Lupton on Nov 2, 2009
    based on 39 ratings
     | 10,844 views

    There is beauty and harmony and power in the tension between Calvinism and Arminianism. Calvinism and Arminianism are like two eyes giving a fuller perspective.

    That was from the award winning movie, SeaBiscuit. [We showed brief Seabiscuit excerpt before sermon] Our jockey could win many races with just one eye, but he couldn’t win the close one, the tough one. One eye still has vision, and because it sees what it sees, it feels like it sees everything. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Don't Atheists Believe In God?

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,416 views

    Consider the evidence. (Part 1 on a series dealing with atheism.)

    WHY DON’T ATHEISTS BELIEVE IN GOD? Psalm 53.1-4 S: Atheism C: Rational belief in God Pr: LOOK AT THE EVIDENCE. Type: Inductive PA: How is the change to be observed? • Consider the evidence. • Be a listener. Version: ESV RMBC 11 November 07 AM INTRODUCTION: ILL Belief ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Midst Of Adversity

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 10, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,476 views

    A person that is in the midst of adversity learns that the Lord is working in their life for good even when there are adverse circumstances being faced.

    IN THE MIDST OF ADVERSITY Philippians 1:12-21 Proposition: A person that is in the midst of adversity learns that the Lord is working in their life for good even when there are adverse circumstances being faced. Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to realize that the Lord is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist