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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Finding God’s Comfort

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 29, 2010
    based on 37 ratings
     | 33,734 views

    In some of the storms of life, God intervenes and shelters us. In others, He allows us to be exposed so that we will be pressed more closely to Him.

    Opening illustration: Whether we are reading the daily paper, listening to the radio, or watching TV, the news is filled with what one might call the fruits of discouragement and even despair. Life is like a continuous newsreel showing the futile actions of people trying to live without a biblical ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Getting Beyond First Base

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jan 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,405 views

    This sermon examines the responsibility of following through on your faith commitment to Jesus Christ.

    Several years ago I attended a t-ball game and observed an interesting behavior. A t-ball player brought the crowd down in laughter. His behavior proved he had more to learn about playing ball. This little guy was excited about the game. He was intent about hitting the ball. He tensed his muscles ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Christmas – The Process Of Pleasure”

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 2, 2008
     | 3,244 views

    God began His process of bring us pleasure at Christmas. This sermon shows us the four step process.

    “Christmas – the Process of Pleasure” December 7, 2008 Luke 1:67-75 “..Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied: "Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come and has redeemed his people. He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Aaron Johnson avatar

    Christian Scents

    Contributed by Aaron Johnson on Jul 26, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,043 views

    The importance of a Christian’s "fragrance" (according to Paul).

    CHRISTIAN SCENTS…. 7/13/2008 (Intercession City Community Wesleyan) 2 COR. 2:14-16 2 Corinthians is Paul’s defense of his actions and apostleship. It seems that since his first letter to the Corinthians, what has happened, is that false teachers had come into town and were discrediting ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Doug Henry avatar

    The Church At Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 29, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,185 views

    Learning from the good and the bad from the church at Ephesus in Scripture.

    Warnings, Exaltations & Instructions: The Church at Ephesus Revelation 2:1-7 As many of you know, summer is typically the busiest time of the year for one thing – weddings. In the spring, a newspaper ran an article giving advice to couples who were thinking about getting married in the upcoming ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Modesty Series

    Contributed by Merv Budd on Jun 6, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,150 views

    While modesty is not mentioned directly that often in Scripture, it is core to Biblical spirituality. In this sermon we explore why.

    Series: Vanishing Virtues Sermon: Modesty June 3, 2007 NBBC Intro A virtue is a moral standard which a society holds as something worthy to aspire towards. As such a society will bring subtle and not so subtle influence and pressure to see that virtues are adhered to. As a virtue becomes embraced ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Adventures In Life Management

    Contributed by John King on Nov 9, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,896 views

    What the world sees as financial success Jesus sees as "foolish."

    ADVENTURES IN LIFE MANAGEMENT (stewardship) John L King, Taconic Christian Church, Shrub Oak, New York Introduction (sarcasm) •Jesus told a parable about A Rich Man in Luke 12 This guy was Rich and famous. (Tell parable in own words) •This rich man had evidently been very successful and there ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ingredients For A Worry-Free Life

    Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Sep 7, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 13,441 views

    This gives peace of mind by letting us know that life can be lived worry-free.

    Each and everyday of our lives are filled with or surrounded by the busyness, uncertainties, and problems of this world. The hustle and bustle society we find ourselves moving through can sometimes cause you to run and hide. Our daily schedules are so cluttered with job responsibilities, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Under The Influence Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on May 15, 2012
     | 6,337 views

    There are at least three dynamics to be considered when planning worship.

    “The Word on Worship: Under the Influence” Acts 10: 23-48 Whatever happened to the day when the Sunday worship services could be planned in a matter of minutes. Bulletins were ordered a year at a time with the worship order already printed on the inside cover; the only thing which ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Prepare For Action Series

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Apr 7, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,917 views

    Our actions need to be controlled, not hap-hazard, wheel spinning, I don’t care what happens to others, get out of my way actions, but controlled, focussed, intentional, Spirit-lead actions that we take responsibility for.

    Prepare for Action! 1 Peter 1:13-25 Be prepared…how often do we hear that these days. Be prepared…in case of an earthquake, have your 72-hour emergency supplies prepared in advance. Be prepared…in case you get into an accident, make sure you have on clean underwear (Bill Cosby, Himself). Be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Anderson avatar

    The Paradox Of Self

    Contributed by Joseph Anderson on Jan 25, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,033 views

    The importance of self in determining one's destiny. To hell or heaven.

    The Paradox of ‘self’ (Luke 9:25) “For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?” Introduction: In 2 timothy chapter 3, Apostle Paul warns us of the terrible times that will be in the last days. The idea is not something new ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Bruce Lee avatar

    What Can Half A Penny Do?

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Feb 21, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,196 views

    A sermon on the true meaning of giving. The value of a gift is not determined by its amount, but by the sacrifice and spirit in which it is given.

    What Can Half A Penny Do? "Then a poor widow came and dropped in two small coins." Mark 12:42 (NLT) Intro: John Wesley’s Journal---Thursday, May 7, 1741. —I reminded the United Society that many of our brethren and sisters had not needful food; many were destitute of convenient clothing; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Worship A New Reality

    Contributed by John Gullick on May 31, 2015
     | 4,621 views

    A sermon that looks at David and the Covenant box to explore the reality of worship.

    Worship – A new reality 2 Samuel 6 New International Version (NIV) The Ark Brought to Jerusalem 6 -23 Worship a new reality What is Worship? You might find all kinds of answers. We might pick the wings off this butterfly of a word and get declaring God worthy = sounds all right to me. Or if ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Hans Krause avatar

    Transformed From Trash To Treasure

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,775 views

    We cannot go back in time to change the course of our lives up to this day. But we can go to Jesus to be transformed and to have our future re-directed. Jesus takes what is trash and turns into his precious treasure.

    [Sermon preached on 17 June 2018, 4th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Have you ever wanted to go back in time? To go back to a point in time in your life just before something bad happened to you—something that you could have avoided? And you think: “If I had only thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Warning Label Ignored Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 28, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,435 views

    Solomon was given more wisdom than anyone who has lived yet he chose not to use it.

    There are all kinds of warnings in life. Most products we purchase have labels warning about improper use. Here are a few that I found. - A label on a snow sled which says: "Beware: sled may develop high speed under certain snow conditions." - A fishing lure, with a warning that reads: harmful ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare