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  • Keith Ogden avatar

    What Do Demons Do All Day

    Contributed by Keith Ogden on May 31, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 11,216 views

    What Do Demons Do All Day

    Zechariah 13:2 (NKJV) 2"It shall be in that day," says the LORD of hosts, "that I will cut off the names of the idols from the land, and they shall no longer be remembered. I will also cause the prophets and the unclean spirit to depart from the land. Matthew 12:43-45 (Message Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Help In The Time Of Trouble Series

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Nov 28, 2001
    based on 168 ratings
     | 72,934 views

    When you feel like there is no way out. God has a plan for you!

    Help in the Time of Trouble Isaiah 40:28-31 Text: 41:10 Opening Song: Praise Him, Praise Him -- Jesus, Bleesed Savior is worthy to be Praised. Prayer: Father the task of preaching your Gospel is once again in my keeping. I commit myself to do the very best that I can. Clear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Closing The Generation Gap Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Dec 3, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 31,382 views

    A principle for how to close the generation gap and application of that principle to one specific group in the church.

    Every generation throughout human history has struggled with its own version of the generation gap between the young and the old. I can picture Adam and Eve complaining about the next generation, predicting the demise of the human race because of the values of their children and grandchildren. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Status Consciousness

    Contributed by Dennis Williams on Sep 23, 2002
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,863 views

    Jesus was against strife in the church. 1. In any church: strife among members is a bad spirit a. The fight for position b. Power struggles c. Jealousy

    Status Consciousness (PRINTED OUT) July 02 Jesus was against the Pecking Order. 1. In any church: strife among members is a bad spirit a. The fight for position b. Power struggles c. Jealousy They are in the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ The Bible shows that Jesus arose from the grave as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Calling All Shepherds

    Contributed by Tom Balog on Oct 2, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 25,082 views

    To challenge the heareres to identify themselves not always as the lost sheep but to see themselves as "lead sheep" or shepherds by caring and loving God’s "sheep", using Jesus Christ as their example.

    Before we go to the Word, let us open with a word of prayer: Gracious God, you are the Good Shepherd. As we come now to your Word, help us, your sheep, to hear your voice so that we may receive the message you have for us. Lord, I ask that you use me as your vessel, so that those who hear will ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Patrick Mead avatar

    The Spiritual Decline Of The Spiritually Inclined Series

    Contributed by Patrick Mead on Feb 20, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 27,129 views

    The destruction of sin upon the life of faith

    The Spiritual Decline of the Spiritually Inclined Genesis 19:1-38 Introduction Chapter nineteen of the book of Genesis is an interesting chapter to say the least. It is interesting from the standpoint of a sinful world. It is interesting from the standpoint of God answering the prayers of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    War Of The Worlds: Different By Design Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Mar 4, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,159 views

    2nd in a 3 part series on marriage using three movies as the springboard to Biblical truth for marriages and relationships.

    WAR OF THE WORLDS: DIFFERENT BY DESIGN Reel Relationships - Week 3 Genesis 1:26-27, Jeremiah 31:3 INTRODUCTION: (Montage video clip from War of the Worlds - Mpg = 2:24) That movie, War of the Worlds, is based on the best selling novel by H.G. Wells. The movie actually did very well at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Mechurch Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 4, 2006
     | 2,867 views

    Who we really are is revealed by how we think about four major areas of life: God, time, money, and relationships. This message looks at the first two.

    MeChurch Following Jesus, part 6 Wildwind Community Church November 13, 2005 David Flowers Right now we’re talking about following Jesus, and I have realized this week that there’s one thing that keeps me from following Jesus as faithfully as I would like, and I know that it’s the exact same ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Narnia: The Stone Table Series

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Jan 2, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,651 views

    Part 3 in a series on The Chronicles of Narnia is a basic look at the sacrifice of Jesus, and leads into communion.

    For the past couple of weeks we’ve been talking about Finding God in Narnia. We’ve been looking at The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe – either the movie or the book – and we’ve been drawing out of them some Christian themes that we can learn from. Two weeks ago we look ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    It's Time For A Change

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 7, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 12,861 views

    This sermon deals with recognizing that even when things are going well, it may be time for a change.

    It’s Time For A Change 1/08/05 2 Kings, 22:1-20 1 Corinthians 11:27-32 Back in 1980, there was a guy, whom I will call Mountain Jack, who had been living on Mt. St. Helens for almost all his life. Mountain Jack was true mountain man in every since of the word. Then one day a geologist ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God's Heart For The Poor

    Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005
    based on 76 ratings
     | 31,928 views

    What responsibility does a Christian have for meeting the needs of the poor?

    God’s Heart for the Poor March 2005 I was about 27 years old, Still in the Navy, and I was driving across the country, to some Navy base or other. stopped in at this truck stop for dinner. Business was slow, only 3 or 4 other customers in there, and I sat down and ordered a dinner. The waitress ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do You See What Jeremiah Saw? Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Dec 4, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 11,681 views

    This is the second in a Christmas series of OT prophecies of Christ. This one focuses on Jermiah 23:6 which says that Jesus is our righteousness. The sermon contrasts righteousness by religion vs. righteousness by relationship.

    Do You See What I See? Do You See What Jeremiah Saw? Jeremiah 23:1-6 December 7, 2003 Intro: A. [Standard of Judgment, Citation: Craig Brian Larson, Choice Contemporary Stories and Illustrations (Baker, 1998), p.181; Brian Burrell, Words We Live By, (S&S Trade, 1997)] In Words We Live By, Brian ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Serving God In The Marketplace

    Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 23, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,615 views

    Part of an ongong series that deals with enables people to serve God now, in thier community with ones workplace as one option. In this message I teach people a gentle method of evangelism at work.

    April 17, 2005 Pastor Richard Pfeil Serving God in the Marketplace John 8:1-11, 1 Peter 2:21-25, Mark 5:18-20, Matthew 4:18-20 Heavenly Father, we live in a world in which it is not easy being a believer; it’s not easy trying to maintain patience; it’s not easy maintaining integrity; it’s not ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • James May avatar

    The Dream

    Contributed by James May on Jan 11, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 10,423 views

    This sermon is about a dream that God gave to me concerning my home church. Consider what it says for yourself and your church.

    THE DREAM By Pastor Jim May Joel 2:28 says, "And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions..." There are several meanings that we could put on ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Graduation Day

    Contributed by Robert Fox on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 21,101 views

    The central text talks about how, when you are young, you are "no more than slaves". Students can certainly relate to this! But then comes graduation day... Student ministry PowerPoint format.

    [Graduation Day] Slide Graphic – student in cap and gown Slide Text – Children who are under age are no better off than slaves Galatians 4:1a In the service this morning, we will be honoring our high school and college graduates. How many of you are graduating from high-school or college this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist