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  • Ed Wood avatar

    If You Had One More Day To Live

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 21, 2003
    based on 164 ratings
     | 25,646 views

    A message on being prepared for death.

    IF YOU HAD ONE MORE DAY TO LIVE 2 Kings 20:1 INTRO: Death is a very scary thought to each and every one of us. I believe that it would be correct for me to say that each and every one here tonight has wondered what death holds in store for themselves. How will I eventually Die? This is a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Has Purpose For You! Pt. 1

    Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,572 views

    God has chosen this generation, though they appear defiant, disinterested, and dysfunctional to be a delivering generation of earthmovers like Othniel and Ehud in the book of Judges that will fulfill God’s purpose and plan to deliver an oppressed people.

    Elder M. Edmunds Co-Pastor of United Ordained Church June 2002 This morning, I would like to concentrate on verse thirty-one of our text. For it is the foundation, in which I will elucidate and bring relevance by building from, to encourage our youth today, who are experiencing many ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Name Jesus

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,001 views

    A sermon on the importance of the name of the Lord.

    Sermon for 12/17/2006 The Name Introduction: (Luke 2:21 NIV) On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise him, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he had been conceived. WBTU: A. The most important name is Jesus. Not given by his parents, but given by heaven. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Spirit Controlled Life

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 3, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,673 views

    need of God’s Spirit to overcome the weakness of the flesh.

    Intro: the more I read the Word of God, the more I realize how totally dependent we are on the Spirit of God to help us gain victory in our lives. Nowhere is this more clearly seen as it is explained in Galatians 5:16-26. Your physical, carnal man produces things, God’s Spirit in you produces ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Blind Spots

    Contributed by John Vella on Feb 5, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,985 views

    Most of us have blind spots, presumptions, ideas and perceptions that we don’t even think about changing. These blind spots are major roadblocks in our spiritual journey.

    Seeds for Sowing, Vol. VI, Issue 2, No. 16 Fourth Sunday of Lent- Year A March 10, 2002 Readings: * 1 Samuel 16:1, 6-7, 10-13 * Ephesians 5:8-14 * John 9:1-41 Blind Spots Helen Keller Someone once asked Helen Keller, who had been blind since the age of nineteen months, if blindness were the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Sin Of Pride

    Contributed by Don Baggett on Feb 13, 2008
     | 5,923 views

    Most everybody knows that pride is sinful, but not everybody has an adequate understanding of what pride is and what it does. Pride, at its very heart, is a self-centeredness, and it will always move you away from godliness.

    Most everybody knows that pride is sinful, but not everybody has an adequate understanding of what pride is and what it does. Pride, at its very heart, is a self-centeredness, and it will always move you away from godliness. Psychologists say that anger is a major problem in our day. Anger ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What To Do When You've Been Done Wrong

    Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Feb 23, 2008
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    Christ’s teaching concerning reconciliation within the church.

    What to Do When You’ve Been Done Wrong Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    And It Came To Pass

    Contributed by Segun Omole on Feb 28, 2008
    based on 21 ratings
     | 34,749 views

    There are things you believe God for but you’ve not seen them manifest...God words are yea and amen..

    And it came pass Many a times for us as Christians we are faced with issues, situations and circumstances that makes us doubt whether all the promises made to us in the bible can actually come to pass. Sometimes we hear a good message and our faith is stirred up within us...faith cometh by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Should I Go To Church?

    Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 6, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,003 views

    Benefits of church attendance.

    Why Should I Go to Church? Text: Psalm 84:10-12 I. Go to church a. God’s people love church i. One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple. (Psa ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Are You Looking For? Peace? Series

    Contributed by Jay Winters on Dec 27, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,846 views

    A sermon for the first day of Advent, a church season that looks forward to the coming of Christ in Christmas and in the Resurrection. The next three Sundays are going to be following along the "what are you looking for?" theme and will all be taken from

    In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who gives us true peace. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, So…I guess there’s supposed to be a tree there (pointing to the place where it traditionally stands) pretty soon. Some of you were probably ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Git 'er Done

    Contributed by Catherine Davis on Dec 5, 2006
     | 2,650 views

    Thanks-giving: our offerings should be in response to what Jesus has done for us in our lives.

    Title: Git Er Done! Scripture: Hebrews 10: 11-25 Theme: Thanks – Giving; our offerings should be in response to what Jesus has done for us in our lives. Call to Worship: Jesus is Lord of All Hymn 1: Come Ye Thankful People Come Anthem: Thank You Lord for Your Blessings on Me Hymn 2: Jesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Act Like Men

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,923 views

    It is time that the men of God starting acting like MEN of GOD. We have set back and allowed for the world and church to fall down around us. It is time to act.

    "ACT LIKE MEN" 1 Corinthians 16:13 INTRODUCTION 1. In 1 Co 16:13, Paul commands the Corinthians to "be brave" (NKJV), also translated as... a. "quit you like men" (ASV, KJV) b. "act like men" (ESV, NASB) c. "be courageous" (NRSV), "be men of courage" (NIV) 2. The Greek word is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stand Firm

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,908 views

    Satan is not going to stand back and watch you grow as a Christian. We is going to send everything he can to knock you down and take you out of action. We need to he prepared to stand our ground.

    STAND FIRM – SPIRITUAL ARMOR Ephesians 6:10-20 INTRODUCTION At the end of Ephesians, Paul addresses the area of Spiritual Warfare. Our lives are a constant on-going warfare between God’s Law and the powers of darkness. As we read along with today’s text we will see a common theme for this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom Walk

    Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on May 19, 2009
     | 2,892 views

    Christ gives us the freedom to be couragous and effective. All we have to do is take the walk. He did it for us.

    Freedom Walk Romans 8:1-10 (The Message) Romans 8 The Solution Is Life on God’s Terms 1-2With the arrival of Jesus, the Messiah, that fateful dilemma is resolved. Those who enter into Christ’s being-here-for-us no longer have to live under a continuous, low-lying black cloud. A new power is in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Life Of Moses Part 1 Of 4 Series

    Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 21, 2009
     | 3,972 views

    1. (THE GOOD) HE FORFEITED LUXORY FOR A LONGING Ex. 2:1-11 2. (THE BAD) HE DID GOD’S WORK IN MAN’S WAY Ex. 2:11-15 3. (THE HOLY) HE STOOD ON HOLY GROUND (THE HOLY) Ex. 3:1-9

    The Life of Moses pt.1 Exodus 2:1-15 read & pray… 1. (THE GOOD) HE FORFEITED LUXORY FOR A LONGING Ex. 2:1-11 Even from his earliest days, Moses felt uncomfortable swith his Egyptian surroundings…every ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal