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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Loving The Bride - A Valentine's Day Sermon Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 12, 2007
    based on 115 ratings
     | 62,336 views

    When Jesus shared His innermost desire with Peter, His highest priority was to have him take care of His bride. How can we do that today?

    OPEN: It had been a big wedding, and the reception was well attended. Then came the honeymoon, the couple went to their hotel room After they unpacked their bags the groom took his bride by the hand sat her on the bed and said, "Honey, I hope you won’t mind, but now that we’re married I tho’t I’d ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don't Allow Your Past Rob Your Joy Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Feb 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,417 views

    Philippians is commonly called the "Book of Joy". But Paul presents several thieves that try to rob us of our joy. The third thief: "Your Past."

    DON’T ALLOW YOUR PAST TO ROB YOUR JOY A. I Timothy 1:12-16 (READ and COMMENT) ILLUSTRATION: In 1955, the New York Yankees chose 22 year-old John Malangone as the probable REPLACEMENT for VETERAN catcher Yogi Berra. Though he could THROW a BALL from HOME PLATE and HIT the left field FENCE 368 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Finding Rest

    Contributed by Josh Reich on Feb 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,441 views

    In the midst of the holiday season, we talk about peace and yet our lives are moving at incredible rates of speed. How do we slow down in our world and experience the peace God promises?

    As I was thinking this past week about what to talk about, I decided to share with you a little about where I am in my spiritual journey and what God has been showing me recently. No matter how I live throughout the year, every year around the holidays I find myself tired. Have you ever thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Three Battles You Have To Win

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 18, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,391 views

    To be a winner you must win these three battles.

    “Three Battles You Have to Win to Be a Winner” February 18, 2007 When I was a young man, every night you turned the TV on it was filled with the Viet Nam War. Wounded and bloody solders hobbled across the screen. Napalm tore a fiery trail over the green jungle. Sometimes you could hear the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People? Series

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 14,955 views

    Bad things can happen for a variety of reasons. This message examines those reasons and how we can respond. Part 2 of a series inspired by Philip Yancey’s book "Disappointment with God."

    I found these letters to God on a website this week. They are supposedly real letters written by real kids to God: Dear God, I didn’t think orange went with purple until I saw the sunset you made on Tuesday. That was cool! Signed, Eugene Dear God, Thank you for my baby brother, but what I ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Participating In Christmas Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Feb 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,607 views

    It is not enough to simply enjoy christmas it is important that we participate in Christmas as well. this message focuses on Joseph and the Christmas narrative

    INTRODUCTION, A man in Phoenix called his son in New York on Christmas Eve and says, “I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing; 45 years of misery is enough – I cannot take it any more!” The startled son replies, “Pop what are you talking about, you and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Four Lessons Concerning Our Freedom

    Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,332 views

    This weekend we are celebrating the birthday of our nation & the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. It was an important decision for each one who placed his name upon it. As John Adams signed, he said, "Whether we live or die, sink or swim, succ

    Text: Deuteronomy 8:1-20 Introduction: This weekend we are celebrating the birthday of our nation & the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. It was an important decision for each one who placed his name upon it. As John Adams signed, he said, "Whether we live or die, sink or swim, succeed ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I've Got To Be Free

    Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,008 views

    This weekend we are celebrating the birthday of our nation & the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. It was an important decision for each one who placed his name upon it. As John Adams signed, he said, "Whether we live or die, sink or swim, succ

    Text: Deuteronomy 8:1-20 Introduction: This weekend we are celebrating the birthday of our nation & the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. It was an important decision for each one who placed his name upon it. As John Adams signed, he said, "Whether we live or die, sink or swim, succeed ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Keeping Your Eyes Open

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Feb 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,985 views

    INSTRUCTING CHRISTIANS IN THEIR WALK WITH GOD.

    PP0807 DATE KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN! Genesis 13:1-18 Ge 13:14 And the LORD said unto Abram, after that Lot was separated from him, Lift up now thine eyes, and look from the place where thou art northward, and southward, and eastward, and westward: 15 For all the land which thou seest, to thee will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Tison avatar

    Replace A Covetous Attitude With An Attitude Of Contentment Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Mar 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,787 views

    Will we ever discover true contentment? we can if we replace an attitude of coveting to an attitude of contentment. Main ideas for this message came from James MacDonald’s Book, Lord Change my Attitude.

    Introduction: 3 men were walking on a beach one afternoon when they came across an old lamp. The first man picked it up and began to rub it and out popped a genie. The genie said I am here to give each of you one wish each. The first man did not hesitate he said I want a million dollars – POOF, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Song Of The Satisfied Soul

    Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,582 views

    How The Lord alone can satisfy us in the midst of trouble - Encouraging Message

    The Song of the Satisfied Soul Psalms 63 Intro: The Writer and Occasion is stated in the Superscription It Says “ A Psalm of David When he was in the Wilderness of Judah This Psalm, Just Like Chapter 62 probably belongs to the Time of Absolom’s Rebellion. There are Several Reasons why this is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Taking The Floor Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 11, 2007
    based on 60 ratings
     | 73,966 views

    The crowds had looked for Jesus to be an earthly King... but when it became obvious He wasn’t going to be that, they turned their backs on Him and crucified Him. Jesus taught that His "Kingdom is not of this world." What can that mean to us?

    OPEN: It’s basketball season and we’re in the midst of something called “the Road to the Final Four”. They started this weekend by singling the men’s college basketball teams down to 64 teams. Then they’ll winnow it down to 32. Then, they’ll have 16. Then 8. And then four teams. And last of all, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Keep On Walking Series

    Contributed by Louis Bartet on Jul 12, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,071 views

    Don’t doubt that God can use you! Yes you!

    KEEP ON WALKING or Step! Stop! Sink! 7/8/2007 A.M. SERMON TEXT NIV Matthew 14:22 Immediately [following the feeding of the five-thousand] Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. 23 After he had dismissed them, he went up ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What A Disciple Looks Like Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,542 views

    An examination of what a disciple is supposed to look like.

    WHAT A DISCIPLE LOOKS LIKE - Matthew 28:16-20 This very familiar passage is known as the Great Commission. It records one of the last times Jesus spoke to His disciples and the mission He gave them when He left. He said, “Go and make disciples.” The mission Jesus gave to those gathered that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Cares...when I Am In Debt Up To My Eyeballs? Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Jul 25, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,759 views

    Fifth in a series exploring life crisis, based on the promotional materials provided by Outreach in their "Who Cares" campaign. This message explores financial debt.

    (This message extensively based on the sermon starters provided in the "Who Cares" package materials from Outreach.) Have you ever experienced something, or some time in your life when things got so bad that you couldn’t do anything but laugh? Ever been there? Just had to laugh it off? Well, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan