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  • Craig Smee avatar

    Disciplines Of Disciples

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Aug 23, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,203 views

    Running the race is a difficult thing, but through certain Christ oriented practices we can have the endurance to complete the race.

    87% of Americans own running shoes but don’t run. One cannot be a disciple without learning discipline! ". . . discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness." ~ 1 Timothy 4:7b (NASB) If I am going to develop Christ-like character in my life, there are certain disciplines, or habits I need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Energized For Victorious Living

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 5, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,967 views

    Before Jesus ascended into heaven He gave His disciples the promise that He would send the Holy Spirit to fill them and empower them so they could continue His work and ministry on earth.

    Energized for Victorious Living “Come Thirsty” John 7:37-39 As we celebrate this Labor Day weekend it’s a good time to reflect on our work. Whatever your work is you should be able to work and bring glory to God. If you’re retired your retirement should be lived to bring glory to God. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Daniel Series

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,603 views

    This sermon focuses on the life and ministry of Daniel.

    Introduction: Last week we began a series of sermons on Hero’s of the Faith, by talking about Moses. I was going to continue talking about Moses today, but then changed my mind. Instead I want to focus your attention on another great Hero of the faith, a man named Daniel. The story of Daniel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ones That Didn't Get Away

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 1, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,238 views

    This sermon focues on the importance of being fishers of men.

    Introduction: Some time after the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, Peter, Thomas, Nathaniel, James & John, and two other disciples were all together. We aren’t told exactly when this particular encounter took place but we do know that it was after Jesus had appeared to his Disciples in the Upper ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Google: What Are You Searching For? Series

    Contributed by Mark Canfield on Nov 9, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,905 views

    Is there one site that has the answers to the most relevant questions we face everyday of our lives? During this 5 week series, join us as we search together for the solutions to life’s most basic questions.

    GOOGLE: What Are You Searching For? Page 4: IM Solutions For Most American’s the internet has become a Way of Life. Whether its for finding information or services they need, communicating with friends or clients, or just socializing, getting online is as natural today as going to the Mall or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Glory

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 20, 2007
    based on 53 ratings
     | 8,547 views

    1. The Word dwells with us. 2. The Word is the glory of God. 3. The Word shares his glory with us.

    The Glory John 1:1-14 Leonard Slatkin, music director of the National Symphony Orchestra, was asked a hypothetical question: “What would happen if one of the world’s great violinists performed incognito before a traveling rush-hour audience of over 1,000 people?” “Let’s assume,” Slatkin said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Seeds And Silos Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on May 29, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,349 views

    Just as the purpose of seeds is not to store them but to spread them and the purpose of silos is not to fill them but to empty them; so it is with the Good News of the Kingdom.

    SILOS & SEEDS: KEEPING THE MAIN THING THE MAIN THING Mark 7:31-37 (5:18-20) Sermon #4 from “Life on the Farm” Sermon Objective: Just as the purpose of seeds is not to store them but to spread them and the purpose of silos is not to fill them but to empty them; so it is with the Good News of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Jesus The Bread Of Life

    Contributed by John Foster on Jun 10, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 14,047 views

    Explores bread throughout the bible, compares bread as we know it today with scripture. Looks at some hard bits fom the bible and suggests that, like the hard bits in bread, they make God’s word "low Glycemic" (Low glycemic foods sustain us for longe

    Jesus said "I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.” There’s a lovely passage found in Genesis 26 that describes the movement of a nomadic, god loving people including Isaac. And this passage holds up what I call the true ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Is The Grace Of God? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 19, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,181 views

    It is GRACE that seperates Christianity from the rest of the world’s religions!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: April 12, 2007 Date Preached: April 15, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: The Doctrines of the Faith Sermon Title: What is the Grace of God? Sermon Text: Eph 2:8-10 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sin's Scars

    Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 2, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,911 views

    The destructiveness of sin

    Sin’s Scars Various INTRO: Attitude of Oh well, No big deal! 1. Hear any body choosing to sin then say, “I’ll just ask God to forgive me a. I enjoy sin, rationalize or excuse sin as not a problem 2. I am not here to sit in judgment of any, but we ALL must have a clear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Danger Of Sin

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,978 views

    Unconfessed sin will lead to the destruction of life and eternal separation from God the Father.

    Sin comes about by breaking one of God’s Laws. For example, we have committed a sinful act when: 1. we worship something or someone other than God 2. we worship images representing God 3. we take the name of the LORD in vain 4. we break the Sabbath 5. we dishonor our father and/or mother 6. we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Total Trust

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Oct 25, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 24,014 views

    Look deeper into this age-old memory verse and find out how to truly trust God with the details of your life!

    Total Trust How to Trust God Completely 10.18.06 I. Introduction In preparation for the message tonight, I thought to myself, “What great wisdom shall I impart this time?” “What incredible nugget of truth should I communicate with such vigor and passion to serve as an inspiration to all who hear?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mack Armstrong avatar

    Divine Delivererance Defeats Deafness/Dumbness Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Apr 17, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,790 views

    A man is brought to Jesus who cannot hear nor speak and Jesus begins a healing process, which serves as a type of sinners needing a Divine touch of the Master’s hands

    MARK 7:31, 32 DIVINE DELIVERERANCE DEFEATS DEAFNESS/DUMBNESS I. THE SUFFERER: * A. Sources. B. Stymied. C. Sustained. II. THE SYMPATHIZERS: ** A. Selective. B. Surety. C. Supplications. III. THE SINNER: *** A. Separation. B. Solitude. C. Speechless. It seems ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Marvin Walker avatar

    Living By Faith In Hard Times

    Contributed by Marvin Walker on Jan 2, 2004
    based on 61 ratings
     | 35,982 views

    Leaning how to develop a strong faith during hard times.

    I can’t understand why some things happen as they do. It seems that people with the finances to hire the most famous attorneys are much more likely to go free than those who must be represented by assigned public defenders. I become cynical about justice because neither guilt nor innocence seems to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeremy Houck avatar

    A God Of Size

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Jul 16, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,011 views

    Is your God to small to handle life’s problems?

    A God Of Size Isaiah 40:15-20 I was working with a church one time and there were some family difficulties that was bleeding over and causing strife between the Eldership and the Ministers on staff. One night in a staff meeting words were being exchanged between two Elders and when I offered some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ