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  • David McGowin avatar

    The Great Pretender

    Contributed by David Mcgowin on Mar 30, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,055 views

    We often pretend to be someone that we’re not, but probably someone we would really like to be.

    The Great Pretender Mt. 27:1-5 03/26/06 You are all familiar with the 1956 song by the Platters ‘The Great Pretender’ with the lyrics, “Oh yes, I’m the great pretender, pretending that I’m doing well; My need is such, I pretend too much; I’m lonely but no one can tell.” I’m sure that this song ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Problem Of An Invisible God.

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 15, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 8,174 views

    how does one relate to God who seems to be out of reach and invisible

    The Problem of an Invisible God. Psalm 84:2, 1 Jn.1:1-4. Many Christians claim a personal relationship with an always present God. But there is a problem how can you get personal with someone you cannot see? I suspect many of you are here today because you do want a relationship with God. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    In God We Trust

    Contributed by Thomas Farley on Jul 9, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 13,897 views

    4th of July Message

    In God We Trust - July 4th, 2001 Focus: Trusting in God Opening Good evening… In just a few days, America will celebrate her 225th Birthday. From the Mayflower to the Space Shuttle…America has changed dramatically in a relatively short 225 year period of time. She has proven to be an ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Guilty As Charged Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,374 views

    David, Pt. 11 of 15

    GUILTY AS CHARGED (2 SAMUEL 12:1-25) A convicted felon, sentenced to death merely for stealing a horse, protested at the bar to the judge against the injustice of being condemned. He cried, “For it is very hard, my lord, to hang a poor man for stealing a horse.” The judge answered, “Sir, you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Confession Is Good For The Soul Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,643 views

    David, Pt. 15 of 15

    CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL (PSALMS 51) The young preacher thrilled his congregation with his first sermon - a challenge to “gird their loins” for Christian service and living. Then, to their surprise, the preacher preached the same sermon the following Sunday, and to their dismay, for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Staying Married Is Not About Staying In Love, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by John Piper on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,752 views

    Marriage is more wonderful than anyone on earth knows. And the reasons it is wonderful can only be learned from God’s special revelation and can only be cherished by the work of the Holy Spirit to enable us to behold and embrace the wonder.

    Marriage and the Gospel Marriage is more wonderful than anyone on earth knows. And the reasons it is wonderful can only be learned from God’s special revelation and can only be cherished by the work of the Holy Spirit to enable us to behold and embrace the wonder. The reason we need the Spirit’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning To Serve Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Mar 26, 2005
    based on 51 ratings
     | 7,531 views

    Jesus said that we must change to become like children. What must you change?

    Precious little potential adults. Tiny packages of compressed energy. Imagination factories. Tricycle motors. Curtin Climbers. What ever you call them they are the main reason we have balloons and Happy Meals and birthday parties and lawn sprinklers on hot summer days and Easter Egg Hunts. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Responsiblity For The Truth Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2005
    based on 40 ratings
     | 11,776 views

    # 8 in a series on 1 Timothy this message deals with Timothy’s charge to stand for the truth.

    “Living For Christ In A Confused and Confusing World” A Study of Paul’s Letters to Timothy Sermon #8 “The Responsibility for the Truth!” 1 Timothy 4:1-16 Chapter three ends with a reference to the church as “pillar and foundation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Desperate Housewives And Their Spouses

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 15, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,583 views

    Successful marriages are built on: 1. Self-giving, rather than self-fulfillment. 2. Building each other up, rather than tearing each other down. 3. Continual growth, rather than taking the relationship for granted.

    Henry David Thoreau, the writer and naturalist, once said, “Most men lead quiet lives of desperation.” If you believe television, most housewives do as well. In the show, Desperate Housewives, Susan Mayer, Lynette Scavo , Bree Van De Kamp, Gabrielle Solis and Edie Britt lead us through a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Testing, 1,2,3"

    Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Nov 12, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 7,978 views

    A message to challenge church-goers to examine the legitimacy of their conversion.

    “Testing 1,2,3” II Corinthians 13:5 November 11, 2001 The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fort Worth, Texas qgmorrow@st-andrew.com Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Or do you not realize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    "Twenty Dollar Words"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 11, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,476 views

    sermon on Justification, Regeneration, and Adoption

    "Twenty Dollar Words" Article of Faith #9 Justification, Regeneration, and Adoption May 17, 2009 Last Sunday, I had the chance to sit in on the Sunday school lesson for a little bit. The one who was suppose to teach had another obligation she had to take care of – so the class was faced without ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Standing Strong In The Battle

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 23, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,599 views

    Christians have the choice as to their approach for the battles they will face. They can either be victorious or defeated.

    May 24, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Galatians 5:1 Subject: Spiritual Warfare Title: Standing Strong in the Battle As we celebrate this Memorial Day, a United Statesfederal holiday, observed on the last Monday of May (May 25 in 2009). Formerly known as Decoration Day, it commemorates U.S. men and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Welcoming Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 27, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,775 views

    People are lonely and lost. They desperately need to know the love of God. They need to know that no matter how much or how little they possess, what they have or have not done, or where they have been, that God loves them so much that he gave his son,

    What makes you weep with anguish or pound on the table with your fist? People are lonely and lost. They desperately need to know the love of God. They need to know that no matter how much or how little they possess, what they have or have not done, or where they have been, that God loves them ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Monty Newton avatar

    The Importance Of Being Seen And Heard

    Contributed by Monty Newton on May 30, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,456 views

    Spirit filled Christians are light-bearers and grace speakers.

    Title: The Importance of Being Seen and Heard Text: Acts 2:1-13 Thesis: Spirit-filled Christians are light-bearers and love-speakers. Introduction This week I read about a woman who, as a child, often heard her German immigrant great-grandmother repeat: “Kleine Kinder sollten wie Fische am ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    If I Have Victory In Jesus, Why Do I Still Struggle? Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 3, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 17,809 views

    In order to have victory over temptation, sin, and evil we need to seek God’s help in winning the battle over our mind and thoughts.

    1. We have been given victory in Jesus over the power of sin, evil, and death Last week on Easter Sunday we looked at the Scriptures which reveal that we who have faith in the resurrected Jesus have been given victory over sin and death. We find forgiveness through Jesus for our past sin, and we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist