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  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Dramatic Change On The Road To Damascus

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 31, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 19,081 views

    When God comes on the scene or into your life He makes dramatic changes. What a great example Saul is of this. From persecutor to preacher. God’s still has the power to change lives today.

    Introduction: from an unknown source: A man from the back mountains of Tennessee found himself one day in a large city, for the first time standing outside an elevator. He watched as an old, haggard woman hobbled on, and the doors closed. A few minutes later the doors opened and a young, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Strong In The Lord Series

    Contributed by George Yates on Nov 29, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,494 views

    This sermon is to heighten our awareness of the Spiritual Battle and of the weapons we have to defeat the evil one. Paul gives us instruction on winning this battle by "Be Strong in the Lord," "Put on the full armor," and "Stand firm."

    EPHESIANS 6:10-20 November 26, 2006 New Covenant EPC “BE STRONG IN THE LORD” Body Life: The Book of Ephesians I. From a cartoon by Lee Johnson, Following the Sunday morning service, the pastor stood at the back of the church, shaking hands with the worshipers as they left. A. As one man ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Overflowing Joy Series

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 3, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,558 views

    The concluding sermon of Nehemiah that considers the result of a life built with God at the center: When We Build with God at the Center, We will Overflow with Joy in all Things.

    (This is especially from 12:43ff) Today we come to the end of our study in Nehemiah—not that we have mined all the truths therein—we have only TOUCHED on chapter 13, which ends the book on a bit of a downer—seeing what happens when people don’t stay dedicated to God But that is NOT our focus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Calling Of God

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Jan 21, 2007
     | 6,088 views

    Before the world was created God knew each one of us, and had preordained us to good works. Good works of course are the things He wants us to accomplish while we are here on the Earth. He has called us and equipped each of us to fulfill the things He has

    Romans 11:29 For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. Before the world was created God knew each one of us, and had preordained us to good works. Good works of course are the things He wants us to accomplish while we are here on the Earth. He has called us and equipped each of us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    No Jesus, No Peace! Know Jesus, Know Peace! Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 22, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 19,570 views

    This is the final sermon in a series for Adven, Christmas, and Ephphany based on the Names of Jesus from Isaiah 9:6. As our Messiah, He is the source and giver of both personal and of world peace.

    What’s in a Name?: No Jesus, No Peace; Know Jesus, Know Peace! --Isaiah 9:6-7 They are homonyms, words that sound alike but are spelled differently. You understand their meaning by the way I use them in these sentences. “No, Sheila, you can not hide those tacos, bagels, and chocolates under ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Spiritual Growth Series Series

    Contributed by Alexander John on Jul 5, 2007
     | 9,437 views

    The Role of Church in Spiritual Growth

    lesson 5: The Role of Church in Spiritual Growth “The Church is God’s creation and design; it is His method of providing spiritual nurture for the believer and a community of faith through which the gospel is proclaimed and His will advanced in every generation.” Rick Warren Introduction ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Sign Of Immanuel

    Contributed by David Ward on Dec 10, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 11,854 views

    The first message in a Christmas/Advent series from Isaiah

    “The Sign of Immanuel” Isaiah 7:1-16 INTRODUCTION: Remember the movie "O Brother Where Art Thou?" Three convicts on the lam have holed up in a barn to spend the night, only to awake to find the barn surrounded by police, with guns drawn, demanding their surrender. One of the three helpfully ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Using Anger As A Tool

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 26, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,903 views

    USING ANGER AS A TOOL INTRODUCTION: Anger is often given a bad name in our minds. Yet, God has given anger, just as every other emotion, to us. The issue is not to be or not to be angry, but how we can be angry biblically. So for the next few weeks,

    USING ANGER AS A TOOL INTRODUCTION: Anger is often given a bad name in our minds. Yet, God has given anger, just as every other emotion, to us. The issue is not to be or not to be angry, but how we can be angry biblically. So for the next few weeks, we are going to look at the issue of anger, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    For What Purpose?

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,092 views

    Ever have a day off thinking you will accomplish some things but by the end of the day nothing is done. It is true - if you aim at nothing your bound to hit it. - What are you aiming at?

    Cows have a wonderful life. There only purpose in life is to get fat. They are fed and fed for that purpose. They graze , chew their cud and sleep, that’s all. Ever watched a cow graze and wander till their lost. Some people shop like that. The end of their purpose is not good. They get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    The Drumbeat Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 12, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,769 views

    We need to understand the drumbeats that compete with Christ’s drumbeat in our lives, so we really hear Him.

    The Drumbeat Montreal/Cornwall October 23, 2004 I love a marching band. To be part of a crowd that is gathered along a street to watch a parade, and to hear, in the distance, the coming band, before I can see it, has always been a peak event in my life. I remember, as a boy, crouching along Rosser ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Narnia: Beyond The Wardrobe Series

    Contributed by Christian Breuninger on Dec 12, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,156 views

    We are haunted by a desire for another land, which is our home with God.

    Beyond the Wardrobe A sermon by Pastor Christian Breuninger (delivered December 4, 2005) I confess to being a sucker for fantasy, and I am especially fond of Chronicles of Narnia. When I saw the trailers for this upcoming film, I thought: why not explore spiritual wonders woven into timless ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Time For A Break Out

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Oct 30, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,316 views

    This sermon describes the revolution that occurs when God’s people are inspired by the Holy Spirit and break out to be fruitful in God’s service.

    Introduction: Several months ago I was reading the words of a college football expert. In this article he said he anticipated certain players, whom he named, to have break out seasons. He described a break out season. A player having a break out season is one who moves to a new level of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What To Say

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Dec 4, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,121 views

    What to say to the discouraged.

    The letter came in the mail last week along with a magazine, 2 or 3 bills, and an advertisement circular from Radio Shack. Noticing the return address on the envelope was from a close friend, I put the other mail aside and tore into the envelope, settling back to enjoy what I expected to be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Danny Pinksen avatar

    Beatitudes (Part Ii) Series

    Contributed by Danny Pinksen on Oct 5, 2002
    based on 115 ratings
     | 11,675 views

    Part two of the beatitudes describing our relationship with others as instructed in the final four beatitudes by Jesus.

    Title: A series on the Beatitudes of Jesus (Part II) Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12 Introduction: [ILLUS: Helen at the checkout at Walmart.] A man got saved one Sunday night and before he left the service he spoke to the CO about how the other men were going to receive him at the lumber camp (he ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Certainly -- At A Distance

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 18, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,948 views

    For Good Friday: sometimes we no longer see things because we are too close to them. The disciples saw the cross "at a distance", but the centurion saw it through his callousness, cynicism, and skepticism, and affirmed, "Certainly".

    Sometimes when you are too close to something you cannot see it. Or at least you cannot recognize what it is. You can be so close that you do not know what you are looking at. You need somebody else to give you a fresh perspective. My wife and I buy grocery items when they are on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist