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  • Jeeva Sam avatar

    Second Chances

    Contributed by Jeeva Sam on Mar 20, 2001
    based on 240 ratings
     | 45,528 views

    Every time we hear of a tragedy, could we see it as God giving us a second chance?

    Jesus was holding his weekly press conference when the reporter for the Jerusalem Times put up her hand: “Jesus, did you hear about the Slaughter at the Synagogue? Some worshippers were offering sacrifices when Pilate’s troops came in and killed them for no reason. My question to you Jesus is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    It Takes Time Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 1, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,179 views

    We have to work with our impatience to become fully like God, understanding we’re in a process that takes time.

    It Takes Time Purpose Driven Life #28 Cornwall February 28, 2004 I want to grow up and be fully like Christ and I want to be that now! I don’t imagine that I’m the only one who feels this. I imagine that this is your desire, too. We don’t want to be babes in Christ. We don’t want to be immature. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Least Is The Greatest

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Jun 24, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,666 views

    Our purpose and function withing the body of Christ.

    Lk:22:24. And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest. Mk:9:34. But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who should be the greatest. The disciples were always arguing over who should be called the greatest among them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mike Turner avatar

    Grapes, Grasshoppers, Giants, And God

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Jul 10, 2003
    based on 121 ratings
     | 33,702 views

    Opportunity is usually accompanied by opposition. Strength usually is accomplished through struggles. This sermon explores the challenges faced by God’s people, and the choice they made !

    Grapes, Grasshoppers, Giants, & God Numbers 13:17-33, 14:1-9, 26-32 17. And Moses sent them to spy out the land of Canaan, and said unto them, Get you up this way southward, and go up into the mountain: 18. And see the land, what it is, and the people that dwelleth therein, whether they be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Lighten Up

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,527 views

    An examination of how fear limits our fulfillment in life. Clip from movie, "Parenthood", used as illustration.

    Lighten Up John 10:10 9-19-04 EPIC Only I want to begin this morning by posing a question for your consideration. Before I ask the question think of something that you would really like to do—something you would find very challenging, something you know would be personally enriching—but you’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Being The Church!

    Contributed by Will Langford on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 90 ratings
     | 28,053 views

    A message from Acts 1 that reveals 4 things the church needs if it is to be a New Testament Church.

    Being The Church! Acts 1:1-11 I loved Miss Patrick. She was from Somerset, Kentucky and she was my third grade teacher. She was awesome because she introduced us to some exciting literature. There is nothing that I enjoyed anymore than a action packed book. I like a lot of adventure and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Follow The Leader

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,084 views

    We all play “Follow the Leader” in our lives on a regular basis. The question really becomes, who are we following.

    In every congregation that pastors serve there are those that, for a variety of reasons are remembered well. Over the years of my ministry there have been many. At Elwood there was a wonderful lady named Randi. I say that she was wonderful because she was always ready willing and able to help ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Mourning Series

    Contributed by Mike Parry on Oct 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,907 views

    A message focusing on the 2nd Beatitude: "Blessed are they that mourn..." This series was also used to launch our Celebrate Recovery ministry.

    “Mourning” The Words of Jesus – The Beatitudes FCC – October 14, 2007 Text: Matthew 5: 4 Introduction: Today we are continuing a new sermon series on The Beatitudes. This was the first recorded sermon of Jesus and He taught about attitudes for the Kingdom. Jesus took His followers up a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    18 Be Patient, Your Payday Is Coming Series

    Contributed by James May on Jan 2, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,802 views

    We must have patience while await the coming of the Lord. Patience with perseverance in the face of oppression and opposition will make us victorious.

    Be Patient, Your Payday is Coming #18 in the Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May James 5:4-6,"Behold, the hire of the laborers who have reaped down your fields, which is of you kept back by fraud, crieth: and the cries of them which have reaped are entered into the ears of the Lord of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Evidence Of Things Not Seen

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Oct 17, 2006
     | 6,559 views

    Throughout his trials, Job called on his foundation of faith to cling to the evidence of God’s love even when it was not seen.

    Evidence of Things Not Seen Job 23:1-9, 16-17 October 15, 2006 Right after we were married, we bought our first couch. A really cheap couch. Had a wooden frame, cloth straps instead of springs, and cushions that never stayed in one place for very long. After I had been out of seminary for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Ow! That Hurts! (Pt. 2)

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 19, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 2,943 views

    This is the second portion of a sermon on God’s discipline in our lives. Part of a series on abiding in Christ

    Nov. 2, 2003 John 15 “Ow! That hurts!” (pt. 2) INTRODUCTION Talk about the story in the Old Testament where the Israelite spies who had gone into Canaan brought back a single cluster of grapes that was so large that it had to be carried on a pole between two of the men (Numbers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Until Christ Be Formed In You

    Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,912 views

    How is the life of God formed in the heart of man?

    "My little children, for whom I am again in anguish of childbirth until Christ is formed in you." God calling to himself those chosen to be his very own is a pervading theme in Scripture. Like variations on a musical theme, it keeps resurfacing throughout the pages of the Bible (Genesis 12; Titus ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Brian Harvison avatar

    God Won't Answer Prayer

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on May 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,763 views

    Prayers in order to be heard, must not be hindered by sin in our life

    James 5:17-18  17 Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months.  18 And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit. Ok what sport ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Active Waiting

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 2, 2013
     | 6,116 views

    We are to practice active waiting in the present, in light of the uncertainties of the future.

    Title: Active Waiting (Ref. Israel waited for the Messiah; Mary waited for Jesus’ birth; We wait to celebrate his birth and in anticipation of his Second Coming) Text: Matthew 24:36-44 Thesis: We are to practice active waiting in the present, in light of the uncertainties of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    What Are Fruits?

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 22, 2014
     | 3,804 views

    To know what the Bible calls "fruits" because we need to determine what fruits are to avoid false prophets.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you look at the fruits before judging the person? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To know what the Bible calls "fruits" because we need to determine what fruits are to avoid false prophets. IV. TEXT: Matthew 7:16 (Amplified Bible) 7:16 You will fully ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal