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  • Ed Sasnett avatar

    Happy Are The Merciful

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Aug 14, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,324 views

    People who experience the fullness of life are merciful. They receive the mercy of God and are filled with healthy emotions.

    Title: Happy are the Merciful Text: Matthew 5:7 Truth: People who experience the fullness of life are merciful. They receive the mercy of God and are filled with healthy emotions. Aim: Encourage others to be merciful. INTRODUCTION There is something enticing about a movie plot dealing with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why We Preach On Giving

    Contributed by Mike Garner on Aug 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,890 views

    Why is it so hard for pastors to preach about giving? Why is it so hard for church members to hear about giving? Here are 3 reasons why preachers should NOT apologize for a sermon on giving - from a layperson!

    What is On Your Mind? One of the most intriguing challenges for anyone who steps behind one of these (pulpits) is trying to figure out what¡¦s going on in your minds. What are you thinking as we speak? It¡¦s not always easy to read. But there is one time where it¡¦s really not all that hard to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ed Pruitt avatar

    Choose You This Day Whom Ye Will Serve,

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 56,541 views

    “Now therefore, fear the LORD, serve Him in sincerity and in truth, and put away the Gods which your fathers served on the other side of the River and in Egypt. Serve the LORD!

    Choose You This Day Whom Ye Will Serve, But As For Me And My House We Will Serve The Lord SUNDAY AM 11/28/1999 Joshua 24:14-24 14 “Now therefore, fear the LORD, serve Him in sincerity and in truth, and put away the Gods which your fathers served on the other side of the River and in Egypt. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    Rolling Stone Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jun 29, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,348 views

    It’s when we face our own death – whether it’s emotional, relational, or physical – that’s we want to have some certainty about our hope. There’s Someone who holds out hope for you.

    It didn’t take me long to become an out-law with my in-laws. Maryanne was the youngest of 5 kids – the one who was supposed to marry a rich man and then live right down the street form her mom and dad. The, she married me. We barely survived on a minor league salary and traveled literally from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom Fighting In The 21st Century

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jul 1, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,351 views

    In this sermon I relate the purpose of July 4th and patriotism to our Christian patriotism, as reflected in Paul’s attitude toward his fellow Jews.

    July 3, 2005 Romans 9:1-5 I speak the truth in Christ—I am not lying, my conscience confirms it in the Holy Spirit— I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, those of my own race, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Richardson avatar

    His Good Grace, Freely Given…

    Contributed by David Richardson on Jul 5, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,378 views

    Jesus came to this earth to accomplish one thing: to grant eternal life to all that believe in Him.

    Title: His Good Grace, Freely Given… Scripture: Romans 3:20-24 20 Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin. 21 But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known, to which the Law and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Hurry Up And Wait

    Contributed by Geoff Hamrick on Jul 16, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 14,428 views

    Have you ever heard the expression, “Hurry up and wait?” This thought goes against everything we know as a way of life today. Because of technological advancements, we have become a society of impatient people. We want it…and we want it now.

    Hurry Up and Wait Pastor Geoff Hamrick Psalms 27 Have you ever heard the expression, “Hurry up and wait?” This thought goes against everything we know as a way of life today. Because of technological advancements, we have become a society of impatient people. We want it…and we want it now. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Thorns

    Contributed by William Noel on Jul 31, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 17,863 views

    Motivational sermon on how God uses trials (Thorns) in lives of His children to make us more productive for His service

    “Thorns” II Cor. 12:7-10 7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. 8 For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Are You Unworthy?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 1, 2005
    based on 232 ratings
     | 65,583 views

    Using Zacchaeus as an example, this sermon shows that no matter what our past, we are lovingly accepted by Jesus Christ as His own. Sermon based upon a sermon by Lee Stroebel.

    One of your greatest needs in life is to feel valuable; that your life matters; and that you are worthwhile. Because of this, you’ll find yourself looking around and comparing yourself to other people. In our society we tend to base our self-worth on four things: 1 - We judge our worth first ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Let's Not Fall Out Over This

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 20, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,661 views

    This sermon deals with the need to communicate clearly with each other.

    “Let’s Not Fall out Over This” GNLCC Numbers 32:1-34 Ephesians 4:25-32 Joshua 22 Have you ever made a decision, that was misunderstood or misread by someone else, and the person got upset with you. The next thing you know, there has been a falling out of some kind between you and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    A Wise Heart Cry Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 22, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,300 views

    The church who has revelation about the Great Commission and is Illuminated by the Holy Ghost, will have the same heart cry as Solomon, “O Lord give us wisdom.

    Title: A Wise Heart Cry Theme: Grasping the Wisdom of God “Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost you all you have, get understanding. Esteem her, and she will exalt you; embrace her, and she will honor you.” (Proverbs 4:7-8) The Lord is pleased when His children ask for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Keys To Wisdom, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 22, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 12,148 views

    The whole of Scripture gives us some practical applications that can be accomplished by all who are searching for wisdom. This resource, wisdom, is not like the gifts of the Holy Spirit that are given as He determines. All who are willing to pay the cost

    Title: Keys to Wisdom, Part 1 Theme: Grasping the Wisdom of God “Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost you all you have, get understanding. Esteem her, and she will exalt you; embrace her, and she will honor you.” (Proverbs 4:7-8) God’s wisdom is what the child of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Eston Williams avatar

    Lord, Give Me Patience....now!"

    Contributed by Eston Williams on Aug 24, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,504 views

    Patience is a gift of the Spirit to be openned each day, not a form of self discipline to be mastered.

    On Tuesday mornings at 7 a.m., I meet with a group of six men where we offer each other support, encouragement and accountability as each of us seek to live like Jesus lived and love like Jesus loved. Last Tuesday one of the men in the group asked us all to pray for him to be more patient. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Klaus Mehrl avatar

    Hell? Yes!

    Contributed by Klaus Mehrl on Aug 30, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,363 views

    Without a understanding of the doctrine of hell and the fact that people without faith in Christ face an eternity in hell, we have no great motivation to withness our faith and be involved in mission and ministry. This fact changes our perspective and giv

    One of the old time managers of the New York Yankees was Joe McCarthy, who was also a Baseball Hall of Famer. He once said that he had a dream in which he was in heaven and had assembled before him a team of all of the old time greats – Ty Cobb, Lou Gehirg, Babe Ruth, and others. He was ecstatic! ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Hal Seed avatar

    Narnia: Encounter The Power Series

    Contributed by Hal Seed on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 106 ratings
     | 6,128 views

    Using "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" this sermon shows how encountering the power of Christ changes our lives for eternity, giving us the country of heaven.

    [This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist