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  • David King avatar

    Judas Iscariot

    Contributed by David King on May 31, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,265 views

    He was clever, manipulative, maybe even ingenius, but he was wrong and it cost him so much, think of how he miscalulated the situation.

    TEXT Act 1:25 INTRO: Can you really calculate the odds? Can you really know what is in your future? Can a person really implement their plans to the fullest when they don’t know the future? I submit to you that Judas was a man who thought he had life under control and he had his future going ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Train Up A Child

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jan 29, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,349 views

    to encourage the church to make children’s ministry a priority and to encourage parents

    Train Up a Child Deut 6:4-7 Primary Purpose: To talk about the responsibility of parents and the church to raise up their children to a mature faith in Christ. When I first met many of you, I talked to you for a little bit about what some of my goals are for the church. I mentioned prayer, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Martha Stewart's Trading Tips Series

    Contributed by E. Venn on Feb 1, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,596 views

    Having God as Owner, it’s a good thing! Analogy: Even with all the pressures facing Martha Stewart, her chow chow dogs do not worry! We can trust God as our "owner"! Tip #1: I am Entrusted, but not Owner Tip #2: Exchange Your Concerns for His Care

    What do you think is on Martha Stewart’s Worry List? Can we learn life lessons of how to deal with worry from America’s Decorating Diva, Martha Stewart? Big Idea: Having God as Owner, it’s a good thing! Today we will explore God as Owner and how that impacts our lives and how we handle ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Titanium Rule

    Contributed by Robbie Phillips on Feb 5, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,002 views

    This sermon is a clear presentation of the priority of evangelism; with an emphasis on loving others the way Jesus loves us.

    [Sunday, October 29, 2000, Harrison Christian Church, Johnson City, TN Robbie Phillips, Minister] “The Titanium Rule” Jn 15:9-13 Introduction Everyone knows the story: The great queen, when told that her people are starving and have no bread to eat, replies, “Let them eat cake”. The almost comic ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Do You Want Your Church, No Smoking Or Beware Of Flames

    Contributed by Tr Precht on Feb 23, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,294 views

    Our desire lies in our fire for God, how is your fire burning? Through the trials of our lives our desire is tested in great fires, How will you come out?

    There’s an old saying that goes “Where there is smoke, there’s fire.” Well how do you want church tonight? Do you want it "No smoking" or do you want a sign that says "Caution: beware of flames?" I was looking up what fire means and Strong’s concordance said that the word usage for fire was ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Trusting God

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Feb 27, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 20,054 views

    What worries you? What is it that makes you afraid? Satan longs to pull us away from the safety of we have in Jesus. He brings us fear, anxiety and worry in the hope that we will come to despair.

    Rev. James Brown of Evangeline Baptist Church in Louisiana shares an interesting lesson he learned on the subject of trust. He tells it this way: “There is no situation I can get into that God cannot get me out. Some years ago when I was learning to fly, my instructor told me to put the plane ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    You Purified Me To Be Yours

    Contributed by James Kirkland on Aug 29, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,880 views

    We are in awe of what He has done and what He is going to do, that is the kind of statement we need to use when we speak of our awesome God.

    You Purified Me to Be Yours I have an AWESOME God. I Have an AWESOME, AWESOME God. I have a God that will part the water so I can walk through on dry ground. I have a God that will create a big fish to shallow me up and spit me out on dry land. I have a God that turns darkness into light. I have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    How To Simplify Your Life Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 2, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,141 views

    Living in the reality of the cross, of God’s love and forgiveness enables us to let go of the baubles and bangles of life and live simply.

    1 Timothy 6:6-16 “How to Simplify Your Life” INTRODUCTION Arizona takes a little getting used to. I don’t mean the struggle to acclimate to pleasant, bugless evenings spent around the pool, or not shoveling twenty inches of snow in January. I’m not even thinking about adjusting to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Look At Daniel

    Contributed by Tim Parsons on Sep 17, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,637 views

    This short sermon deals with a look at daniel and what we can learn from his prayer life.

    A LOOK AT DANIEL DANIEL:6:1-28 READ TEXT 1 It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom an hundred and twenty princes, which should be over the whole kingdom; 2 And over these three presidents; of whom Daniel was first: that the princes might give accounts unto them, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Living From The Inside Out Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 25, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,606 views

    FRUITFUL LIFE - All want a life that’s fruitful - Might think… lives we lead to Christ… certainly includes - BUT FRUIT IS ALL THAT IS COMING FORTH

    Order is a relative term—Order lies within/ the order that matters is below deck - Titanic—captain influenced to impress others pushed her… at the bridge… manage what’s below the deck everyone sees… casual… - Ice…what’s below… the ballast is being lost…>Picture of tragic irony… see below & ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Three Words From The Father's Heart Series

    Contributed by Anthony Craver on Oct 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,975 views

    We can rejoice as we obey these words from the Father’s heart!

    Three Word’s from the Father’s Heart Phil 1:27-30 27 Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel, 28 and not in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tim Parsons avatar

    The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Longsuffering

    Contributed by Tim Parsons on Feb 12, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 12,183 views

    This sermon deals with the fruit of longsuffering, how we can get it. and a look at gods longsuffering.

    THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS LONGSUFFERING Gal.:5:22 Introduction. For the longest time we have been talking about the fruit of the spirit, as you know I like to veiw this as a Basket that we carry and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Unsinkable Ship

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Mar 4, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 9,751 views

    God’s Word is like an unsinkable ship in the sea of humanity

    The Unsinkable Ship by Gerald Van Horn Isaiah 55:8-13 v.8. For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways saith the Lord. v.9. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. v.10. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Focus Of Christian Liberty

    Contributed by Tim Parsons on Mar 5, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,593 views

    This message is a deep look into our freedom with christ and a challage to us all

    THE FOCUS OF CHRISTIAN LIBERATION 1 cor.6:9-12 1 cor.10:23 Introduction. The major theme of the gospel is our Liberation from the power of sin, Through faith in christ we are delivered from bondage and with the aid of the Holy Spirit, we are coming to an ever-greater awareness of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Late Great, Planet Earth Pt. 2.

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Sep 14, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,226 views

    The word of the Lord. How can a man deliver an unpopular message to the world? Does he, sugar coat it or just tell the truth?

    The Late Great, Planet Earth pt. 2. The word of the Lord. How can a man deliver an unpopular message to the world? Does he, sugar coat it or just tell the truth? Many of the prophets of God must have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal