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  • Dean Meadows avatar

    You Can Allways Have Hope!

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Apr 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,600 views

    This sermon deals with the HOPE we have in the right relationship with Jesus Christ.

    You can always have HOPE! Romans 15:13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. The title of my sermon has been the pun of joke that I have heard over the last 14 years. “You can always have Hope”. One of ...read more

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    Strong Tower Vs. Imagined Walls

    Contributed by Rick George on Apr 19, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 21,290 views

    Where is your trust? In your wealth and things, or in God?

    Please open your Bibles to Proverbs 18:10-11: The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. The wealth of the rich is their fortified city; they imagine it an unscalable wall. It was a beautiful morning, a light breeze coming off the waters. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reliving Pentecost: The Conviction Account Series

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Apr 21, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,743 views

    Our hearts need to be convicted again of our sin of placing Christ on the cross. Your sins put Him there, but you can be forgiven in the same matter that the people on Pentecost were forgiven.

    RELIVING PENTECOST: THE CONVICTION ACCOUNT THEME: RESPONSING TO THE CONVICTION OF OUR SINS. TEXT: ACTS 2:36-41 Year ago there was a large controversy over a movie. The fighting was intensive. The movie was called the “Passion of the Christ.” There were numerous charges against the movie. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Glorified Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 22, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,663 views

    Sermon #8 in the John series deals with Jesus anouncement of his pending death and how it will glorify God. Taken from John 12

    John’s Gospel #12 BE GLORIFIED CHCC: EASTER, March 23, 2008 John 12 INTRODUCTION: We used the word “glory” or “glorify” in some of our songs today. Did you ever wonder exactly what that word means? I remember way back when I was a young guy and we had a “city-wide” revival. (Back then ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Glut2ony Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Apr 22, 2008
     | 3,018 views

    We continue the seven deadly sins by looking at gluttony. This is a serious issue with God and in our culture. It is not limited to food either. We’ll also look at the remedy and get some tools to help us overcome this character defect.

    Se7en Glut2ony Galatians 5:19-21 April 20, 2008 How much is too much? How much is enough? Gluttony says, “Enough is never enough.” What is gluttony? How would you define? Gluttony is over-indulgence or excessiveness. What can you over-indulge in? Just about anything. Could be alcohol? Drugs ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Todd Kingrea avatar

    Poured Out

    Contributed by Todd Kingrea on Apr 24, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,978 views

    David wisely recognized the significance of what his friends had done for him, and he created a sacramental moment with it. The body and blood of Christ is a sacramental moment for Christians.

    This is a story of four friends and a drink of water. Once upon a time--in a far away land of craggy rocks, dull sand, and dark caves—there lived a king. But nobody called him king. He had no throne, no palace. He didn’t even have a crown. But he did have three very close friends who ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What About The Bible? Part-2 Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 26, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,594 views

    The Old Testament is the seedbed for the New Testament and salvation and truth is the fruit thereof. Let your love of and trust in God’s divine revelation to humanity be renewed!

    What About The Bible? Part-2, II Timothy 3:16 The New Testament – Truth Introduction A clergyman took a seat in a dining car on a train traveling along the Hudson River. Opposite him was an atheist who, seeing his clerical collar, started a discussion. “I see you are a clergyman.” “Yes,” came the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    "Who Is This Lord"

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 28, 2008
    based on 39 ratings
     | 28,172 views

    Pharaoh asked who is the Lord that I should obey him. Mant peopole today ask the same question because of the lack of relationship. I have come today to answer the quest "Who is this Lord".

    “Who is this Lord” "JESUS" Exodus 5:1-6 “And afterward Moses and Aaron went in, and told Pharaoh, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Let my people go, that they may hold a feast unto me in the wilderness. And Pharaoh said, Who [is] the LORD, that I should obey his voice to let Israel go? I know not ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Live With An Ascension Attitude

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,571 views

    Live with An Ascension Attitude 1) Cheer the great things Christ has accomplished 2) Count on Christ’s continuing rule for your benefit

    The cost of gas has gone up again. It’s predicted to keep rising until it hits $1.40 per litre this summer. How does that make you feel? Does your stomach churn as you calculate the cost of driving to work? Are you rethinking that summer camping trip? Do you fear what other costs will go up as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • William D. Brown avatar

    We’re Waiting For God

    Contributed by William D. Brown on May 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,146 views

    keep the faith and continue to trust God because the scoffers are a sure sign of His coming.

    WE’RE Waiting for God Luke 12:35- 40 There have always been people who don’t believe the bible, or any thing to do with God, there’s always been scoffers and people who belittle and make light of believers in Jesus Christ, and there will be people like that when we the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Howell avatar

    Apostolic Boldness

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 22, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,564 views

    Peter and John possessed a boldness in the face of hostility that inspires and motivates us to be faithful in our witness.

    Apostolic Boldness Acts 4:1-31 WHEN GEORGE HERBERT WALKER BUSH was Vice President of the United States, he represented our nation at the funeral of former Soviet Communist leader, Leonid Brezhnev. He was deeply moved by the silent protest carried out by Brezhnev’s widow. She stood motionless ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Todd Leupold avatar

    Keeping Your Kids Out Of Concrete

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 22, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,259 views

    There is NO more important task in the life of the believing parent than to provide the abundant life through active, unceasing training in following Christ and His Word.

    “Keeping Our Kids Out of The Concrete” Introduction: What is happening in our nation today? What is happening to our children and young people? Why are so many compromising, struggling, drowning and even dying? Why does it seem that each of the last few generations is taking longer and longer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    A Memorial Day Moment

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 25, 2007
    based on 38 ratings
     | 13,433 views

    A moment that was made forever a memorial

    Once there were three old sisters who lived together. One sister got up to go to bed and half way up the stairs she stopped and asked, "Was I going up or was I coming down?" One sister replied with a hint of aggravation, "You were going up to bed." A second sister headed into the kitchen to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bryan Parris avatar

    Abraham: When God Says Go Series

    Contributed by Bryan Parris on May 26, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,158 views

    From the "Heroes" Series: A message on faith and obedience based on the life of Abraham - Hebrews 11:8-10; Genesis 12:1-8

    We learned last week from Hebrews 11:1 that "Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." Last Sunday we talked about how difficult a life of faith can be because we continually try to take back control of our life. When we talk about Faith…the question we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Todd Leupold avatar

    The Triumph Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 27, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,489 views

    The Cross of Christ is unimaginably tragic. Yet, it is also amazingly triumphant! There is pain, but out of that pain will emerge new joy. There is despair, but out of that despair will arise eternal hope!

    THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CROSS THE TRIUMPH OF THE CROSS! Easter Sunday, April 8, 2007 INTRODUCTION: In the past several weeks, we have explored together the significance of the Preparation For The Cross, The Cost of The Cross: Obedience, last Sunday Pastor Mark so well spoke on The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist