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  • David Trexler avatar

    What Is Baptism

    Contributed by David Trexler on Jan 8, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,193 views

    I like to think of Baptism as a humidifier for my mind, body, and soul.

    Sermon for Matthew 3:13-17 Baptism of our Lord January 9th 2005 First things first. What is Baptism? It is simple water combined with God’s word of Promise. It is one of two Sacraments in the Lutheran Tradition along with Holy Communion. Both of which we will experience today. So what is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Make Your Heart Soar

    Contributed by Mark Beaird on Apr 11, 2003
    based on 114 ratings
     | 30,968 views

    We must come to grips with the fact that worship without intensity and interaction with God is dead and dry. And if it is this way, it is because we have made it so. On-the-other-hand worship from the heart is life-changing. In fact, it is the greates

    MAKE YOUR HEART SOAR LIKE AN EAGLE By Mark Beaird Text: Isaiah 40:28-31 Are you tired of coming to church and leaving without feeling that things are different? Do you go through the week feeling drained every step of the way? Would you love to feel ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Make Your Heart Soar

    Contributed by Mark Beaird on Apr 11, 2003
    based on 134 ratings
     | 8,058 views

    We must come to grips with the fact that worship without intensity and interaction with God is dead and dry. And if it is this way, it is because we have made it so. On-the-other-hand worship from the heart is life-changing. In fact, it is the greates

    MAKE YOUR HEART SOAR LIKE AN EAGLE By Mark Beaird Text: Isaiah 40:28-31 Are you tired of coming to church and leaving without feeling that things are different? Do you go through the week feeling drained every step of the way? Would you love to feel ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Walkin In Liberty Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Apr 11, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,342 views

    Part 6 in a study through the 119th Psalm

    Walking in Liberty Part 6 Sermon Series: A Word about the Word Date: March 2, 2003 AM Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Psalm 119: 41-48 The salvation Introduction This section of the 119th Psalm we will look at this morning we will see 6 promises and 2 petitions. We see in these 8 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wilt Thou Go With This Man?

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Apr 12, 2006
    based on 56 ratings
     | 23,946 views

    It really comes down to this: When the Spirit of God addresses your heart to repent, will you go with Jesus or turn him away?

    WILT THOU GO WITH THIS MAN? Genesis 24:51-67 Intro: Abraham is dying. Before he does, he wants to find a bride for his son Isaac. He sends a servant to his homeland to find this bride. The servant does what he was sent to do, and God demonstrates to the servant that Rebekah is the one. For Rebekah, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Celebrate Easter? Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Apr 17, 2006
    based on 67 ratings
     | 32,115 views

    I Corinthians 15 provides three reasons to celebrate Easter.

    Last Monday, four couples in this church celebrated wedding anniversaries. Tom & Darlyn reached a special milestone - their 40th. Two weeks ago today, members of their family held a reception here at the church. Their whole family came from near and far for the celebration along with many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The River Of God

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jun 2, 2009
    based on 26 ratings
     | 16,584 views

    We hear a lot about the River of God. This sermon helps us understand what thr River is and the experiences you can have if you dwell in the River.

    THE RIVER OF GOD Psalm 46:4 There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High. The context of this Psalm is that of natural disasters surrounding the City of God. Yet in the midst of all this distraction and pending gloom is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Preparation Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007
     | 2,714 views

    Part 2 of a 6 week series on sharing faith. This is the power of our evangelistic effort-prayer.

    OUT OF THE SALTSHAKER AND INTO THE WORLD Part Two—The Preparation of Prayer Mark 4:3-8, 13-20, 26-29 Sunday, July 29, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee In preparation for a meeting in a large city, famed evangelist Billy Sunday wrote a letter to the mayor and asked for the name of individuals he knew ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Ride

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007
     | 2,168 views

    The power of the Holy Spirit is not just for salvation, but transformation,

    THE RIDE PENTECOST SUNDAY Galatians 5:16-25 May 27, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee When you go to a theme park what kind of ride do you choose? Maybe you like those rides that spin you all around. Maybe you like the roller coasters. Many only like the monorail. Do you choose to ride at all? I ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    An Extreme Make Over Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Dec 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,982 views

    Acts 9 is one of the most exciting chapters in the early history of the church. The conversion of Saul of Tarsus, the leading persecutor of the early church was perhaps the greatest event in church history after the coming of the Holy Ghost at Pentecost.

    AN EXTREME MAKE-OVER Acts 9:1-31 Acts 9 is one of the most exciting chapters in the early history of the church. The conversion of Saul of Tarsus, the leading persecutor of the early church was perhaps the greatest event in church history after the coming of the Holy Ghost at Pentecost. If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    So Somone Is Throwing Stones

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 9, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,508 views

    Accept the provoking reality Acknowledge the preserved resource Activate a proper response

    SO SOMEONE IS THROWING ROCKS AT YOU Acts 7:54-60 Acts 7 is the longest address in the book of Acts, and one of the most important. In it Stephen reviewed the history of Israel and the contributions made by their revered leaders: Abraham, Joseph, Moses, Joshua, David, and Solomon. Stephen’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Complications Of Neglect Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 7, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,840 views

    Although doing nothing can sometimes be the best choice, more often people do nothing, not out of choice, but out of fear, neglect, or procrastination; as a result, others needlessly suffer.

    The Complications of Neglect (I Kings 1) Reception Grade (how my people responded; alertness, compliments, relevance, etc.): A+ 1. One of the lowest feelings in life is when we create problems for other people. 2. Back when I was in college…ECAP…Jim typed up key punch cards….one computer for ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Person And Work Of Christ -- Express Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 8, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,735 views

    A good overview of Jesus’ awesomeness is like a tonic for the soul.

    The Person and Work of Christ -- Express (Revelation 1:4-8) 1. We have been reviewing our learning some basic Christian facts these past Sunday mornings; very much like material we cover in AWANA. 10 Commandments… 2.Love is another basic. It is also an amazing motivator. Take this ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Believe In Your Heart

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Mar 28, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,819 views

    Are there times when you doubt the things of God? Belief in God is not complete understanding of God but is rooted in our hearts. This sermon explores this further, with the hopes of demonstrating that many who struggle with belief really do in their hear

    TITLE : BELIEVING IN THE HEART TEXT: Romans 10:10 AUTHOR: Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau “For man believes with his heart and so is justified, and he confesses with his lips and so is saved.” INTRODUCTION: • I’ll bet I know a deep dark secret of yours…I’ll bet that there are times where you doubt ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Story 24 Kingdom Treasure Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 2, 2014
     | 5,243 views

    Jesus' priority in his ministry was the Kingdom of God. This lesson focuses on the value and power of the kingdom.

    1. Thy Kingdom Come Astronaut James Erwin is one of but a few men to walk on the moon. As he stood upon the lunar landscape and looked up at the earth, he prayed for the first time in his life. He thought about the strife among nations, poverty, hunger, and rampant evil; and he thought to himself: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ