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  • J.D. Tutell avatar

    Things That Go Bump Series

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Oct 25, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,137 views

    The difference between miracles and magic is revealed to the seven sons of Sceva and all of Ephesus.

    I’ve been asking a question, leading up to this sermon for the past few months, it’s simply this, do you believe in the supernatural. It seems like a strange question to ask of Christians after all we pray to a God we can’t see, we believe in life after death, we believe in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying For The Right Things

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 10, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 26,137 views

    We tend to pray in a panic, when we could have prayed in preparation. Our prayer must also be responsible, accepting our own measure of responsibility.

    Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC, September 21, 1986 One young friend of mine, taking the Scripture quite seriously and quite literally, where it says, "Ask anything in my name, and I will do it" – taking that verse to the nth degree, reports that he is still waiting for the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Every Thing There Is A Season Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 16, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 46,625 views

    To everything there is a season and a purpose under Heaven. God loved each of us before the world was created. He knows us by name. God will always guide and direct us through all the seasons of life.

    Every time I hear the word “season” I think of the song “Turn, Turn, Turn.” It was recorded by Pete Seeger and the Byrds in 1965. The majority of people who heard and liked this song had no idea it was based on the words found in the 3rd chapter of Ecclesiastes, all except ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    4 Things Of Certainty Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 6, 2011
     | 6,847 views

    A sermon on Hebrews 9:26-28 (Outline taken from http://www.sermonseeds.org/Hebrews%20-%20Revelation/Hebrews/Hebrews%209.htm)

    Introduction: Benjamin Franklin- Certainty? In this world nothing is certain but death and taxes. Thesis: FOUR THINGS ON WHICH TO COUNT For instances: THERE IS DEATH (Just as man is destined to die once- vs. 27) We only have one death to die. We are not coming back to die again. We are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Three Encouraging Things Series

    Contributed by James Tilley on Dec 10, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,998 views

    This is an expository sermon based on Phillipians 1.12-20.

    Text: Phil 1.12-20 Introduction: Paul was in jail when he wrote this letter and yet he is full of joy. Just like Paul we all have bad times and times of discouragement. Read “You Know it’s a Bad Day when… You know it’s going to be a bad day when: * You turn on the morning news and they’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Wrapping Things Up

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 16, 2009
    based on 50 ratings
     | 10,055 views

    When it comes to giving many Christians stop...at nothing! 6 Guidelines for Giving God’s tithe on God’s day that God’s work might be done in God’s way. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    Wrapping Things Up 1 Corinthians 16 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WrappingThingsUp.html I. THE ORDER OF THE OFFERING. (1-3) GUIDELINES: 1. PRIORITY ASPECT - 1ST DAY OF THE WEEK (SUNDAY) Bring God’s tithe into God’s house on God’s day that God’s work might be done in God’s way. This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith In The Unborn Thing

    Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Aug 13, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,741 views

    Without faith it is impossible to please God, faith gives birth to the things of the Spirit.

    Faith in the Unborn Thing Hebrews chapter eleven verses one and two, “Now [notice this is in the presence tense, not yesterday that’s history, not tomorrow that’s future, but today now] faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen, for by it [faith] the elders ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Doing The Harder Thing Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Aug 22, 2012
     | 5,398 views

    When we are in the wrong we plead for grace and mercy ... when we've been wronged we cry out for justice. One of the hardest things in the world is for us to let go of the injustices and hurts that have been done to us - and yet this is the very thing we

    Doing the Harder Thing - Matthew 18:21-35 - July 29, 2012 Lord’s Supper In one of his books Dr. Anthony Evans shares this story … One day, two monks were walking through the countryside. They were on their way to another village to help bring in the crops. As they walked, they ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Allure Of "All These Things"

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 26, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,130 views

    "All these Things" as taught by Jesus - represent the things of this world.

    The Allure of “All These Things” Matthew 6:24-34 * Over the last 38 years, as we have attempted to serve the Lord, we have lived in many different cities. In every location we had to learn the new home, new city, new roads, and new community. Learning a new community has always been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Yet In All These Things

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 29, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,793 views

    If I were to choose a Scripture to sum up the believer’s life, it would be this one. It combines an intense realism with an amazing assertion of victorious optimism.

    Yet In All These Things Romans 8:35-37NKJ 5-year-old Johnny was in the kitchen as his mother made supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn’t want to go in alone: “It’s dark in there and I’m scared.” She asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Only One Thing

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 15, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,438 views

    I. EXORDIUM: What do we really need in this life? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we only need JESUS IV. TEXT: Luke 10:42 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) There is only one thing worth being co

    I. EXORDIUM: What do we really need in this life? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we only need JESUS IV. TEXT: Luke 10:42 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    First Things First!

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 3, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,371 views

    If anyone preaches any other thing than the gospel, run as fast away from that church as you can! To many feel good, get rich, be healthy sermons and not enough…We are sinners, deserving Hell, but instead received Grace and Mercy!

    1 Cor. 15:3-8-For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures, and that He was seen by Cephas, then by the twelve. After that He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Investing In Eternal Things Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 2, 2013
     | 8,783 views

    A message written for the 30 Day Church Challenge

    This message is adapted from material included in the 30 Day Church Challenge Kit from Outreach Marketing and the message written by Pastor Hal Seed. In this world it is not what we take up but what we give up that makes us rich – Henry Ward Beecher The intent of the 30 Day Church Challenge ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    3 Things For Easter

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 3, 2013
     | 4,660 views

    A sermon on the trials, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ (Outline and material adapted from Rick Warren at: http://www.jmm.org.au/articles/12184.htm)

    HoHum: Paul Stuckey is a preacher in Dayton, Ohio. He tells the story of an eye catching ad in a Milwaukee, Wisconsin, newspaper’s classified section. Big, bold letters advertised “Used Tombstone.” The ad’s text read as follows: “Used tombstone for sale. Real ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Blessing Of First Things Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 14, 2013
     | 12,601 views

    This the second message in our money month series "The Blessed Life". Looking at the commands for the First Born, the First Fruit and the First Tithe.

    The Blessing of First Things (Many of the concepts in this message come from Robert Morris’s book “The Blessed Life”) Well, here we are week two of Money Month. If you are visiting or new to Cornerstone each year we take the month of April to teach the theology of giving. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan