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  • Mark Beaird avatar

    Make Your Heart Soar

    Contributed by Mark Beaird on Apr 11, 2003
    based on 114 ratings
     | 31,083 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
     | 8,137 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
     | 8,488 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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    The Meaning Of The Cross Is Bittersweet

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 7,226 views

    For Jesus, there is no such thing as a crown without a cross! The meaning of the cross is bittersweet!

    THE MEANING OF THE CROSS IS BITTERSWEET Text: Mark 8:31-38 "A girl reportedly came up to Dwight L. moody after one of his evangelistic meetings and said, "I felt that God was calling me to go to the mission field tonight." Moody asked her, "How did you reply to that?" "No, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Carnal Or Spiritual

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 22, 2002
    based on 188 ratings
     | 36,411 views

    Are you a Carnal or a Spiritual Christian? A brief look at 2 Corinthians 3:1-4

    CARNAL AND SPIRITUAL 1 Corinthians 3:1-4 INTRO: Paul begins this chapter by telling the Corinthians that there are two levels of Christian living. Some believers are carnal, some are spiritual. By the discernment of the Holy Spirit, Paul saw that the Corinthians were carnal, and he wanted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Priesthood Of All Believers Series

    Contributed by Glenn Farinola on Apr 2, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,715 views

    The Bible teaches that each member of the body of Christ has a responsibility to minister the gospel to others.

    The Priesthood of All Believers We have been studying in this series of sermons “What it means to be a Protestant”. Why important? Because realize it or not we as a nation have been experiencing a reversal of the protestant reformation. Have you heard of the ecumenical movement? That’s all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Evangelizing Skeptics

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Feb 13, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,820 views

    As we gather for revival services, it is appropriate to ask ourselves, “How is it that the church (at large) has fallen on such lean times”? Churches everywhere are closing, and some that remain open find it nearly impossible to sustain themselves. Many

    As we gather for revival services, it is appropriate to ask ourselves, “How is it that the church (at large) has fallen on such lean times”? Churches everywhere are closing, and some that remain open find it nearly impossible to sustain themselves. Many are quick to place blame on social ills; I ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Chasing The Stable-Boy Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 10, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,258 views

    Instead of following after the "power and prestige of the world" how about following the humility of Christ?

    I visited with an incensed high school student last week. Apparently her father had decided they weren’t going to get a Christmas tree or put up any of the other usually seasonal decorations. Instead they would have “Birthday” balloons and a birthday cake. And the presents would be arranged around ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus And The Canaanite Woman

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Sep 5, 2002
    based on 117 ratings
     | 32,260 views

    This sermon addresses how Jesus ministered to the Canaanite woman when others, including Jesus’ own disciples, would have just brushed her off.

    JESUS AND THE CANAANITE WOMAN Text: Matthew 15:10-28 It seems that Jesus was indifferent toward this Canaanite woman who was in need of His help. Matthew 15:24 could give one that perception on the surface: "I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel" (Matthew 15:24 RSV). ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    So Somone Is Throwing Stones

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 9, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,585 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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    Wilt Thou Go With This Man?

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Apr 12, 2006
    based on 56 ratings
     | 24,059 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

  • Wes Richard avatar

    Why Celebrate Easter? Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Apr 17, 2006
    based on 67 ratings
     | 32,218 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

  • Carl Benge avatar

    Cleansed By Water And The Spirit!

    Contributed by Carl Benge on Mar 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,019 views

    Baptism of the Holy Spirit

    Today is our first Sunday in the new year. What better way to begin this new year then talking about the baptism of the soul. When you think of baptism what images come into your mind? Do you think of infant sprinklings or full immersions whether in a baptismal font or in a river? What other forms ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Brian Matherlee avatar

    Lessons I Learned From Emily

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 3, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,304 views

    Sermon on faith prompted by things my daughter has said (and that anyone’s kid has said)

    Introduction Last week I was taking Emily to school as I do each weekday morning. She often points out the things she sees and asks many questions. As we passed the rescue squad building on Broad Street in Gastonia an ambulance pulled out and she asked where they were going. Something occurred ...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
     | 4,073 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