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  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Firing The Kid Ceo Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 23, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,400 views

    Discipline is a natural extention of godly parents’ love for their children.

    Total Family Makeover Series Firing the Kid CEO Hebrews 12:9-10 February 20, 2005 First Baptist, Chester Mike Fogerson, Speaker Philip Yancey tells about an African safari he was on where he saw an old momma giraffe taking care of her offspring. Shortly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holy Ghost Power

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 1, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 15,000 views

    Do you want Holy Ghost power?

    ACTS 1:8 “HOLY GHOST POWER” A) The Greek word for “power” here is “dunamis” where we get our English word “dynamite!” * We need the fire like Uncle Bud Robison preached about. * Fire in the pulpit … Fire in the choir … Fire in the pew. * Holy Ghost power means: An uncontrollable religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Cope With Stress Series

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Mar 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,722 views

    Stress is normal, and can be healthy. How we deal with it is what makes the difference. John the Baptist shows us how to cope in times of extreme stress by trusting in the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Title: How To Cope With Stress Series: God Uses Broken Vessels Text: Luke 7:19-23 Subject: Stress is normal, and can be healthy. How we deal with it is what makes the difference. Introduction Psalm 23 Antithesis The clock is my dictator, I shall not rest. It makes me lie down only when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Generosity

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Mar 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,604 views

    This sermon deals with why be generous and the results of being generous. All of us have been blessed by the generosity of others.

    I have used sermoncentral along with many other resources in this sermon TRUE GENEROSITY February 17, 2008 Jay Davis Robison Philippians 4:12-20 Today talking about True Generosity, word Generosity means marked by abundance or ample proportions above & beyond All of us have benefited from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Why God Became A Man Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 15, 2008
     | 4,200 views

    This message examines God’s motivation for the incarnation.

    Why would the Son of God want to become human? What would possess Him to leave His eternal home to enter this world plagued by pain and sorrow? Why would He give up the worship of angels to endure abuse at the hands of sinful man? Why did God become a man? Max Lucado in his book “God Came Near” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Are A Team With Jesus As Our Leader

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jul 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,994 views

    how we need to let God lead us to rach out and touch people with the Gospel.

    WAYS TO HELP YOUR NEW PASTOR by Carroll R. Gunkel 1. Recognize that he will be different from the former pastor and in that, difference there will be new ideas. 2. Remember that your pastor feels called of God to a high and holy task; he is a man of dedication. 3. Be honest with your new ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Homecoming In Nazareth

    Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Jan 27, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 20,819 views

    Jesus preached his first sermon in his hometown and when he finished they decided to kill him.

    HomeComing in Nazareth Fourth Sunday after Epiphany 2007 Dr. Paul G. Humphrey A minister told his congregation, “Next week I plan to preach about the sin of lying. To help you understand my sermon, I want you all to read Mark 17.” The following Sunday, as he prepared to deliver his sermon, the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "Will You Turn Away?" Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 13, 2007
    based on 70 ratings
     | 20,108 views

    #22 in the series. This text details three Amazing Attitudes towards Jesus.

    A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 22 “Will You Turn Away?” John 6:60-71 It is amazing to consider that chapter six of John’s gospel began with the amazing reception to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is This Holy Spirit? Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 14, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 8,229 views

    Second in a series of teachings on the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. The Helper that Jesus said was to our "advantage" that He leave so that the Holy Spirit might come.

    The following was written in “Christian Life” magazine: “In many Christian circles the Holy Spirit is either neglected, forgotten, or misunderstood. The One given to unite the body of Christ is the center of controversy. So often Christian work is so rigidly programmed that it seems we need no ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Why I Love The Church Pt 3 Series

    Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,549 views

    Description of the Church of Jesus Christ

    Why I Love The Church Part 3 March 19, 2000 AM – Danny L. Williams 1 Peter 2:4-8 Thursday evening I took my dog for a walk in a field behind our house. And I like those times when I can get away and just enjoy the air and see the sunset. Not to mention chase my dog and keep demanding for him to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Winning The Battle Within

    Contributed by Ronald Camiling on Nov 21, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,165 views

    How can i win my battla within?

    As Compiled by Ptr Ronald Camiling Church of God Lesson on Human Behavior partly based INTRODUCTION: “Why is it that I can’t control myself? I know what‘s right and wrong but I just don’t seem to be able to do what’s right? It wasn’t the first time I had heard those statement in fact it is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hearing The Music Of God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 27, 2010
     | 4,781 views

    Make time to connect with God. Cultivate a listening heart. We need to seek God personally; no proxy.

    John 8:28-29 So Jesus said, "When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am [the one I claim to be] and that I do nothing on my own but speak just what the Father has taught me. The one who sent me is with me; he has not left me alone, for I always do what pleases him." How ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Are Your Prayers In The Dead-Letter Department?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 12, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,147 views

    A sermon on prayer based on Luke 18:1-8 and 2 Corinthians 12:7-10.

    2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Luke 18:1-8 “Are Your Prayers in the Dead-Letter Department?” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN No doubt you have heard about the Postal Service’s “Dead Letter Department.” That’s the place ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Spencer Homan avatar

    The Cover Up - Prison Break 1 Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,717 views

    This is the first of our "Prison Break" sermon series centered on the person of King David. This series pushes us to "Break God Out of Prison."

    2 Samuel 11:1-15 NIV In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, David sent Joab out with the king’s men and the whole Israelite army. They destroyed the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah. But David remained in Jerusalem. 2 One evening David got up from his bed and walked around on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Trek Towards The Christ Child Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 3, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,538 views

    From the trek of the Wise Men, what are some lessons we can learn?

    A Trek towards the Christ Child Matthew 2:1-12 * For years we have had many misconceptions about the wise men. Of all the things which are misunderstood, we can list the number of wise men and the timing of their visit as possibly the top two. If we ask the question, “How many wise men were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist