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  • Richard Tow avatar

    Don't Forget About Heaven

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 24, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,828 views

    This sermon encourages believers to live in a joyful expectation of heaven. The daily challenges and trials of life should be viewed from an eternal perspective. Some exciting reasons for this expectation are explored.

    Don’t Forget About Heaven Matthew 6:19-21 7-7-02 I. Importance of Anticipating Heaven 1. Ever notice in the Bible when people get visions of Heaven? a. Ezekiel saw the heavens when he was at the banks of the river Chebar. He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    God's Answer To Our Weariness

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 24, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,860 views

    In our busy culture weariness is a common challenge. This sermon explores incidents of people’s weariness in the Bible and God’s solution to the problem.

    God’s Answer to Our Weariness Isaiah 40:27-31 9-1-02 Intro: You know you’re too Stressed if… 10. You achieve a “Runners High” by just sitting up. 9. You say the same sentence over and over, not realizing you have said it before. 8. You pop your popcorn without putting the lid on. 7. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    "Merry Melodies" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 5, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,333 views

    Paul begins here to teach us how we should relate to one another in the Lord. (#8 in The Christian Victor series)

    “And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord; always giving thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Surprising Grief And Resurrection

    Contributed by Timothy Schultz on Dec 5, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,031 views

    A message of resurrection hope for those who have lost loved ones, especially around Christmas time. Includes a background paper.

    In just several days Christmas will be here, and as we enter the Advent season, preachers will stretch their imaginations to search for inventive sermons on this most important and unavoidable annual event. There will be sermons on the Wise Men bearing gifts, and homilies about Mary being a ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    3 Strikes And You're Out!

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on May 30, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,558 views

    A Palm Sunday message that relates the fact as a Christian we would rather think of the cute and safe vision of a babe in the manger rather then the gruesome and brutal death that Jesus suffered.

    Sermon Title: 3 Strikes and You’re Out! Scripture: Luke 19:29-44 Wesleyan Community Church Terry, Mississippi Sunday Morning - March 24, 2002 Scripture Introduction: It would come only natural to preach about the triumphant entry of Jesus into the city of Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, the day the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Triumphs In Troubles

    Contributed by Tony Searles on Jun 1, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 23,582 views

    How can we find triumph in the middle of our troubles? It is done very simply; just lean on your Friend (Jesus), have Faith, and look towards your Future!

    Stand & Read - Job 19:25 "And as for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last He will take His stand on the earth.? ?Triumph In Troubles? Prayer? Here we are again taking a look at the life of our dear friend and brother in the Lord?Job! -He is our brother, but one that we may not ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    "Not One Chance In Hell"

    Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Jun 3, 2002
    based on 308 ratings
     | 13,420 views

    An evangelistic message on the realities of Hell.

    “Not One Chance in Hell” Lk. 16:19-31 June 2, 2002 The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Ft. Worth, Texas www.st-andrew.com The Church of England issued a theological report on Hell in the opening months of 1996. While not suggesting that everyone would eventually wind up in ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    "where Was God?"

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 5, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 4,213 views

    This sermon utilizes the tragedy of 9/11 to answer the age old question; "where was God when..?"

    “Where was God?” You’ve no doubt heard the news, the United States of America--the richest and most fortified Super Power in the entire world sustained an almost unthinkable attack. In this anonymous and brutal act of aggression, the very symbols of our vast economic wealth ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Kingdom Perspective Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 14,120 views

    Part 4 of 4 of the series, Secrets of the Kingdom of God, Revealed! Answering the question "What is important in my life?" helps to define the things that bring you a sense of fulfillment and security in life. Having a "kingdom perspective" helps us to u

    THE KINGDOM PERSPECTIVE Matthew 6:31-33 Read at beginning of service: John 14:27 (NIV) 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. INTRODUCTION I remember some of the activities that would be done ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Traveling Lightly

    Contributed by Judah Thomas on May 22, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 12,061 views

    An exciting sermon on lightening the loads in life:spiritual, mental, & physical. Live a simple live. Enjoy the simplicity of Creation.

    · Have you ever been to an airport and seen the people’s suitcases? (some over 100 lbs!) · Have you ever helped someone move and wonder why they have certain things? · Maybe you’ve wondered why you have certain things? (Magazines, school papers, etc.) People are burdened now more than ever: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You Qualified To Serve? Series

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on May 24, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,333 views

    What are the qualifications of a leader and those that follow and support those that take on that responsibility? The Scripture is clear and the authority that is given to those who lead is from God.

    Sermon Title: Are You Qualified to Serve? [5 of ] Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-16 Wesleyan Community Church Terry, Mississippi Sunday Morning – May 26, 2002 Scripture Introduction: As we prepare to read this mornings text, we need to consider that Paul is writing to his favorite pupil. Paul is ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Trust, But Still Do Your Homework Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002
    based on 261 ratings
     | 75,013 views

    Trusting God means both letting go and listening, and it means getting busy and going in the direction He leads

    Trust, But Still Do Your Homework Joshua 2 Intro: There is an old Persian proverb, which says: “Trust in God, but tie your camel.” It acknowledges the tension we often come up against when we talk about trust – what is God’s part and what is our part? When does trust mean that we do nothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus The Resurrected King Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002
    based on 337 ratings
     | 119,260 views

    Four things we find in the fact that Jesus is Alive - life, love, hope, and power

    Jesus the Resurrected King March 31, 2002 Intro: Every year thousands of people climb a mountain in the Italian Alps, passing the "stations of the cross" to stand at an outdoor crucifix. One tourist noticed a little trail that led beyond the cross. He fought through the rough thicket and, to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ric Freeman avatar

    Giant Killers Or Killer Giants

    Contributed by Ric Freeman on Jul 15, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,291 views

    victorious living

    Killer Giants or giant killers? December 2, 2001 PM "Killing the giant of jealosy" 1 Corinthians 3:3 The ancient Greeks told the story of a swift athlete who came in second. He stood at the finish line, huffing and puffing as the crowd cheered -- Not for him, but for the winner. The second-place ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Prescription For A Healthy Family Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 6, 2003
    based on 75 ratings
     | 21,354 views

    Many families are struggling because they haven’t listened to God’s prescription for their homes. Even many Christians misunderstand what Paul was talking about in Colossians 3 and do great damage to their families.

    OPEN: After creating heaven and earth, God created Adam and Eve. And the first thing the Heavenly Father said to these first children was, "Don’t." "Don’t what?" Adam replied. “Don’t eat the forbidden fruit." God said. "Forbidden fruit? We have forbidden fruit? Hey, Eve. . . we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ