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  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The Problem With Power Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 21, 2006
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    When we draw close to Jesus sometimes the aura of His power makes us feel powerful on our own. Luke 9 teaches us lessons on the real source of power and the real cost of discipleship.

    What’s the famous line from American Express? Not Karl Malden saying "Don’t leave home without it" but this: "membership has its privileges." It was supposed to suggest that special things await you and only you if you get this card. The slogan is successful because it appeals to something in us ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    A Home For All God's Children

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Aug 29, 2006
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    We all need shelter for the body. Even more, we need shelter for our souls.

    A Home for All God’s Children John 6:47-69 August 27, 2006 During the second week of June, Toni accompanied a group of 25 youth from her church to New Orleans to work toward restoring some homes that had been destroyed by the hurricane and flood of last year. When she came back, she told me that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Part 7 - Self-Esteem Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Mar 24, 2007
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    Part 7 of our series looks at where we get our Self-esteem. If we get it from any other place but God, we are setting ourselves up for low self-esteem.

    They Must be Giants 7 – Self-Esteem Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION Most of us are all familiar with the story of David & Goliath. 1 Samuel 17 We are continuing our series entitled “They Must be Giants!” We have spoken on; † David & ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Jason Jones avatar

    A Glimpse Of A Shepherd's Heart Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 11, 2007
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    Exposition of Gal 4:12-20 about Paul’s heart for the Galatians to see Christ formed in them.

    Text: Galatians 4:12-20, Title: A Glimpse of a Shepherd’s Heart Date/Place: NRBC, 4/15/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Lynn Anderson, in "They Smell Like Sheep relates this story: “Several years ago in Palestine, Carolyn and I rode a tour bus through Israel’s countryside nearly mesmerized as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Levi Wright avatar

    I'm Not Who I Use To Be .... I've Been Change

    Contributed by Levi Wright on Jun 16, 2007
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    This sermon is about how your mind and whole life change when Jesus Christ becomes your personal Savior.

    Banner of Praise Ministries Rev. Dr. Levi Howard Wright, Pastor & Founder New Year Sermon 2007 "I’m Not Who I Use To Be .... I’ve Been Change" 2 Corinthians 5:17 "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature; old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new." ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "The Power God Gives"

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 25, 2007
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    An examination of Psalm 114.

    It has been observed that too many in the church today put more emphasis on human influence than divine power. Often times, we focus more on who we know in Washington, D.C. or in city hall than we do on Who we know in heaven! Truly, we live in a day in which God’s people need to become "power ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Holy Spirit's Ministry To The World

    Contributed by Galen Hackman on Jun 5, 2007
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    What can we expect from the Holy Spirit as he ministers to the world of unbeleivers?

    The Holy Spirit’s Ministry to the World John 16:7-11 To begin this discussion of the role of the Holy Spirit to the world at large, I want to begin with the most basic of all truths. It comes to us from the dialog of Jesus with Nicodemus in John 3, and it is verses 16 and 17. John 3:16-17 16 For ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Who Are You? Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Jun 23, 2005
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    We need to understand who we are in Christ to help us fulfill the plan God has laid out for us.

    C.S.I.: CHRISTIAN SPIRITUAL IDENTITY “Who are you?” June 26, 2005 Intro: One of the greatest issues in life is determining who we really are in our attitudes, actions and character. We are often swayed by the crowd, influenced by society and pressured by the media to fit into the “social norm.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Renewed Start

    Contributed by James Powell on Dec 20, 2006
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    Starting out the New Year with a RENEWED vision.

    A renewed start for 2006 Psalms 51:7-13 Marc Axelrod “Last year at this time, some of you were saying, "This year, things are going to be different! I’m going to change! I’m going to be a better spouse. I’m going to spend more time with my family. I’m going to spend more time reading my Bible. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Turning Off The Cruise Control Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Feb 18, 2008
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    Detours are sometimes God-ordained direction changes becuase he wants us to change the world!

    Turning Off the Cruise Control Acts 17:1-9 Did you know that there are awards given for the most ridiculous lawsuits won in the course of a year? THIS YEAR’S AWARDS GO TO: 5TH PLACE (TIED) Kathleen Robertson of Austin, Texas was awarded $780,000 by a jury of her peers after breaking her ankle ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Don Jones avatar

    Blessed Are Those Who Hunger And Thirst Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Feb 22, 2008
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     | 9,147 views

    The message deals with 1. Hunger and Thirst, 2. For Righteousness, and 3. They Will Be Filled

    Blessed Are Those Who Hunger and Thirst Matthew 5:6 Introduction The beatitudes have thus far focused on attitudes of humility, mourning, and meekness. None of these can truly be seen from the outside, they are inner states of being. They are attitudes of the heart and mind that are seen in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • R. David Reynolds avatar

    The Deadly Sin Of Gluttony Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Feb 24, 2008
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     | 17,548 views

    Christians are often quick to condemn alcoholics and drug addicts for their sin, but the Bible also denounces gluttony as a dangerous sin against our bodies which are God’s temple.

    The Deadly Sin of Gluttony --Proverbs 23:1-3, 20-21; Deuteronomy 21:18-21; I Corinthians 6:15-20; John 4:27-34 A column entitled “Lite Fare” that appeared in The Christian Reader shares this story by Sherrie Murphree of Odessa, Texas: “My husband has an almost boundless appetite for ice cream, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Prescription For Revival

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 24, 2007
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     | 8,086 views

    Exposition of Joel 2:12-18 regarding God’s instructions to Joel’s audience for repentance and revival

    Text: Joel 2:12-18, Title: Prescription for Revival, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/28/07, AM Opening illustration: Tell the story of the revival of the Hebrides Islands in 1949-ill file, What is Revival? 1. Revival is not a week worth of meetings. 2. Revival is not started in one day. 3. Revival is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Beyond The Cross

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007
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    Show the importance of discipleship after the cross

    Title: Beyond the Cross Theme: To show the importance of true discipleship. Text: Matthew 28:18-20 Mat 28:18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Worshipping With Others Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,792 views

    This is the fourth in a series of messages in conjunction with Dwayne Moore’s "Thirty Days of Praise"

    Thirty Days of Praise Worshipping with Others 1 Corinthians 14:26 * I read about a family that put together jigsaw puzzles. They started with fairly simple puzzles and moved to the more complicated ones. One night, the father brought home the first thousand-piece puzzle for them to try. The family ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist