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  • Ed Wood avatar

    Proper Perspective

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 7, 2003
    based on 144 ratings
     | 22,136 views

    This is a sermon on how we preceive things. Are we optimistic or pessimistic?

    PROPER PERSPECTIVE Philippians 4:4-9 INTRO: ILLUS: Here you see a glass (use a glass as a visual). Is it half empty, or is it half full? It all depends on your perspective, on how you see the glass. ILLUS: Two shoe salesman were sent to Africa. One sent a telegram home that said: “Get me home, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Without Prayer!

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Mar 3, 2003
    based on 184 ratings
     | 16,683 views

    Without prayer we can not accomplish several important things.

    Text: Philippians 1: 18-26 Title: Without prayer! Introduction. There are certain things in life I can’t do if something important is missing. a.I cannot send a letter without postage. b.I cannot use an A.T.M. machine without a pin number. c.I cannot have a bath without water. This morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Manifestation Of The Truth

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Feb 5, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,541 views

    Seven things you need to know about truth are.....

    WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: MANIFESTATION OF THE TRUTH “For God so loved the world , that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Put On What? Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 6, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 9,486 views

    A sermon on Isaiah 3 about the important things to put on.

    Sermon for 5/5/2002 Isaiah 3:16 Introduction: James Gibbons- Worldly Womanhood She has her hair put up in tiers, And from her ears hang chandeliers; Her lips are painted red as blood- All badges of her "womanhood." She drapes herself in clothing tight, A sexy object to the sight; All bright, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God; My Source

    Contributed by Jay Patton on May 15, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,141 views

    This message is about learning to depend upon God for all things.

    INTRO: Pit and sheep READ SCRIPTURE / PRAY Background: David’s situation… Purpose Statement: We need to recognize our need… I) For Patience A) We are not a very patience people 1) Instant coffee, microwave… 2) Short attention span, entertainment/pleasure driven B) God’s Timing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Meaning Of The Cross Is Bittersweet

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 7,194 views

    For Jesus, there is no such thing as a crown without a cross! The meaning of the cross is bittersweet!

    THE MEANING OF THE CROSS IS BITTERSWEET Text: Mark 8:31-38 "A girl reportedly came up to Dwight L. moody after one of his evangelistic meetings and said, "I felt that God was calling me to go to the mission field tonight." Moody asked her, "How did you reply to that?" "No, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Faith That Overcomes

    Contributed by Bruce Johnson on Apr 3, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,812 views

    Five things that explain the value of faith and what it brings to believers.

    “Faith that Overcomes” Text: I John 5:4 >Hebrews 11:6 says, “For without Faith it is impossible to please God, for He who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” -Say, “FAITH” (Look at your neighbor and say, “I’ve got faith, how about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Will For Your Life

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,182 views

    There are some things that the Bible state is God’s will for every person.

    God’s Will Jeremiah 29:11 1. It is God’s will for you to be saved. -Acts 17:30 -2 Peter 3:9 2. It is God’s will for you to be baptized. -Matthew 28:19-20 -Proper candidate -Proper mode -Proper authority 3. It is God’s will for you to grow. -2 Peter 3:18 -Malachi 4:2 -Colossians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Single Men Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 17, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,911 views

    Things men need to accomplish during the single phase of life.

    8, September 2002 Dakota Community Church All The Kings Men Part: 1 – Single Men Introduction: Statistics tell us that 37% of adults over 18 are single. During the average persons life a significant portion of their life will be spent as a single typically the first 25 years of life is spent as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Parched Places In The Wilderness

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Jan 17, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 11,235 views

    Find out seven things thsat Christians have stopped.

    WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: PARCHED PLACES IN THE WILDERNESS “For God so Loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    What Cancer Cannot Do

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on May 24, 2004
    based on 103 ratings
     | 50,806 views

    There are things that cancer cannot do to the one who follows Christ.

    What Cancer Cannot Do TCF Sermon March 28, 2004 On Saturday March 13, when our dear sister Nancy Reed was first hospitalized, I was driving to the hospital to visit, and I considered that, if this was, indeed, nearing Nancy’s appointed time to go to be with the Lord, we could not, on the Sunday ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Misused And Abused

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Jun 7, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,673 views

    We have to be careful that we are not misusing and abusing the things of God

    Misused and Abused Scripture Reference: Numbers 20:7-12 (KJV) 7 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, 8 Take the rod, and gather thou the assembly together, thou, and Aaron thy brother, and speak ye unto the rock before their eyes; and it shall give forth his water, and thou shalt bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    When God Created Eve

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 9, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 28,875 views

    God Created Three Things When He Created Eve.

    Rev. Wayne A. Lawson, M.Min Senior Pastor First Baptist Church Ardmore, OK (Preached Mothers Day) RevWLawson@aol.com http://firstbaptistok.org/ Scripture: Genesis 2:21 And the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Turner avatar

    What Are Your Children Inheriting ?

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Jun 18, 2005
    based on 85 ratings
     | 17,971 views

    A sermon on parenting, and the things that our children inherit from us.

    What Are Your Children Inheriting ? Proverbs 13:22 A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just. Joke: After weeks of getting the cold shoulder from his wife, an unhappy husband finally confronted her. "Admit it, Linda," he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    What Is The Catch

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 27, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,599 views

    Calling of the Disciples, Jesus as people for trivial things to be seen in the world.

    In the past few Sabbath days we have tracked Jesus movements since John the Baptist. Last week he was run out of his home town because he expected people accept him for who he was He came home and he was no longer the carpenter’s son. He was God’s son. So either he was nuts or a sinner, ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational