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  • Michael Hollinger avatar

    The Illusion Of Control Series

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Oct 15, 2006
     | 4,952 views

    FCF: God is in control. If things seem out of control, maybe it is because somebody else thinks they’re able to take God’s place.

    We’re going to begin looking at Daniel 2 for the next three weeks, because it does a wonderful job of teaching us something so fundamental: How to talk to God. As Christians, each and every one of us is blessed with direct line to God himself. It’s almost magical to think about that fact. But I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Guiding Principles Of A Good Steward Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 16, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,630 views

    This sermon examines some basic guiding principles of a good steward.

    Scripture Today I am beginning a new series of messages titled, “Taking the ‘Stew’ Out of Stewardship.” Much of the material for this message comes from a book by Rod Rogers titled, Pastor Driven Stewardship: 10 Steps to Lead Your Church to Biblical Giving (Dallas, TX: Brown Books Publishing ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Got Integrity?

    Contributed by Paul Kaiwi on Oct 16, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,307 views

    This sermon allows christians to explore our integrity, and how our lives measure up to what we preach.

    Aloha I Ke Akua Christian Fellowship Sunday Morning Service Senior Pastor Paul A. Kaiwi, Jr. MD Helene Hall, Hana, Hawaii October 8, 2006 GOT INTEGRITY? Introduction: Do we have integrity? What are we willing to do for $10,000,000? In the United States of America… 25% ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Complacency Vs. Taking Risks

    Contributed by Paul Kaiwi on Oct 18, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,639 views

    The church is complacent, but God has called us to step out of the comfort of the boat.

    Aloha I Ke Akua Christian Fellowship Senior Pastor Paul A. Kaiwi, Jr. MD Sunday Morning Service 9:30 am June 9, 2006 Complacency vs. Taking The Risk Joke: Three psychiatric patients are eager to be released from the hospital, but the doctor ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Greed - When Enough Is Enough Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 17,092 views

    A sermon series on the seven deadly sins.

    Virus – Hidden Infections of the Spiritual Life Greed – When Enough is Enough? Review: We’ve been looking at the various viruses that infect and destroy our lives along w/ the antidote God supernaturally provides through the Holy Spirit and His Word.  Laziness – failing to take ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    A Sinful Man, A Foolish Man, And A Wise Man

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 1, 2006
    based on 114 ratings
     | 56,526 views

    Three different men are described in Proverbs 29. Take your choice.

    INTRO.- ILL.- You know its going to be a bad day ahead when... - You wake up face down on the pavement. - You call suicide prevention and they put you on hold. - Your birthday cake collapses from the weight of the candles. - You want to put on the clothes you wore home from the party and there ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Joy - More Than Enough Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 2, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,989 views

    Third and last in series Emotions, this message deals with Joy, with a tie-in to the Thanksgiving holiday. It examines joy as the by-product of a life with certain characteristics.

    Joy: More than Enough Emotions, part 3 Wildwind Community Church 11/26/2006 Psalms 4:6-8 In 1996 there was a news report about an Army veteran named John Crabtree who had been receiving benefits from the government. Evidently he had been wounded in Vietnam and was now on permanent disability. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Darren McCormick avatar

    Mary, I Guess You Did Know Series

    Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,385 views

    This sermon looks at the angel’s visit to Mary and lessons we can learn from Mary’s response.

    AM sermon preached at Central Christian Church December 11, 2005 Touched By An Angel sermon series #1 “Mary, I Guess You Did Know…” Luke 1:26-48 What do you think of when you first hear the word angel? [ANGEL SLIDE 1] Do you think of a heavenly being with large feathery wings sitting ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Good News Everybody!

    Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,300 views

    A Christmas sermon based on the angels announcement to the shepherds.

    AM Sermon preached at Syria Christian Church December 19, 2004 "Good News, Everybody!" Luke 2:8-20 [TITLE SLIDE] Let’s start off this morning with a little bit of audience participation. If you’ve ever attended church camp as either a camper or faculty member----please raise your hand. Okay, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Genealogy Of Jesus

    Contributed by Farinu Ademola on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,188 views

    Jesus came through an imperfect people and that is a big hope for us to see that we have a savior who identifies with us.

    The Genealogy of Jesus (The Savior who identifies with us) Mat. 1:1-17 – “A record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ the son of David, the son of Abraham: 2Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers, 3Judah the father of Perez and Zerah, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Do You Give A God Who Has Everything?

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 6, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,299 views

    God warns his people to repent from superficial worship by turning their hearts to honor Him. (Going Back to the Heart of Worship).

    What Do You Give a God Who Has Everything? Going back to the heart of Worship Topic: Honoring God with whole hearted worship Thesis: God warns his people to repent from superficial worship by turning their hearts to honor Him Aim: To turn the hearts of our church to honor God with worship that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Article #8 - Repentance Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006
     | 5,229 views

    The eighth in a sixteen-part series on the Nazarene Articles of Faith, this sermon looks at the conversion of Saul/Paul as an example of true repentance.

    Article of Faith #8 - Repentance Date: Sunday, July 18, 2004 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell It’s an ongoing battle at the Twitchell household. We have a great number of beautiful songbirds that come to our birdfeeders in the front yard: goldfinches, house finches, red-winged blackbirds, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Article #16 - Resurrection, Judgment And Destiny Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,818 views

    The final sermon in our series on the Nazarene Articles of Faith, this sermon looks at the future hope of the resurrection of the dead.

    Article of Faith #16 - Resurrection, Judgment, and Destiny Date: Sunday, October 3, 2004 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell Today we reach the conclusion of our sixteen week study on the Articles of Faith. I know that several of you have enjoyed our study and found it a helpful refresher of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Lead On, O King Eternal Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,762 views

    Where is God when you "can’t believe your ears"? When He is leading you, are you prepared to follow, no matter the cost?

    Texts: Genesis 24:34-38, 42-51, 58-67; Matthew 11:25-30 Date: Sunday, July 7, 2002 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell I couldn’t believe my ears. It was the fall of 2000, almost 2 years ago. Melody and I were sitting in the dining room at 471 Old Ocean House Road , with boxes piled all ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Awaiting The Dream Come True Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 19,834 views

    What happens between The Dream dreamed and The Dream realized? Between the dream and the reality of the dream come true we patiently wait, living our lives, remaining faithful to God and His calling, trusting Him to bring about what He would have us to d

    Texts: Genesis 37:1-28 Date: Sunday, August 11, 2002 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell If ever there was someone destined for greatness, it was Joseph. Born the eldest son of the favorite wife of Jacob, Joseph was born to a position of privilege. He was Jacob’s favorite because he had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene