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  • Lee Henry avatar

    When Things Go Wrong

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,679 views

    This sermon explores why we can "count it joy" when we have difficulties.

    When Things Go Wrong James 1:2-4 Introduction: Have you ever heard someone say, “If you were just a better Christian, then you wouldn’t have all these troubles.” Well, if you haven’t discovered it already, I am here to tell you that being a Christian does not make you immune to problems and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Commitment

    Contributed by Joe Overholt on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 84 ratings
     | 42,957 views

    Commitment - It separates the “Doers” from the “Dreamers”

    Commitment: It separates the “Doers” from the “Dreamers” Foundational Scripture: Psa 37:5 Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. Pro 16:3 Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. This morning we will establish ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    His Needs, Her Needs, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 6,741 views

    Men and women are different. Surprised?

    [The "Rules"] 1. The Female always makes the Rules. 2. The Rules are subject to change at any time without prior notification. 3. No Male can possibly know all the Rules. 4. If the Female suspects the Male knows all the Rules, she must immediately change some or all of the Rules. 5. The Female is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Importance Of Our Church's Vision

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 17, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 14,733 views

    Whether or not a church has a God-given vision for how it is to partner with God in its work is eternally important.

    In the first part of Proverbs 29:18, we find a familiar portion of Scripture. Most Christians are familiar with the quote from the KJV: “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” The translation in the NIV gives us insight as to why people with no vision perish: “Where there is no revelation, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Separation To Reconciliation Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 26, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,065 views

    Just what does it take to end all the hostility? To see “peace on earth”? Or, as Rodney King infamously insinuated, when will we all be able to “just get along”? How do we achieve unity amidst division and diversity? Thanks be to God, these very

    THE SUPREME MYSTERY – THE BODY OF CHRIST ACT I: Foundations Of A Supreme Mystery – Identification 5. FROM SEPARATION – TO RECONCILIATION (Eph. 2:11-22) Introduction: My visits to the Berlin Wall and its downfall. The Christmas season is upon is and we will once again hear the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Truth Of The Good News

    Contributed by Michael Trask on Jun 11, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,896 views

    In a general way, compares Christianity with all other relgions in the world and demonstrates the uniqueness of the Gospel.

    What if its not true? What if everything that you have learned about the Lord Jesus and the Salvation he provides is a combination of wishful thinking and fantasy? What if you have been programmed, duped, hoodwinked, and otherwise misguided? This thought has most certainly crossed your ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    In Touch With Earth

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,136 views

    Revision of earlier message. God calls us to remember that we are both physical and spiritual, and are therefore to be stewards of the earth as well as spiritually sound. The Table reminds of both our physical and spiritual sides and responsibilities.

    Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC, October 6, 1985, World Communion Sunday No matter how sophisticated we may become, something in us reaches out for the soil, reaches out for our roots and stirs within us to claim a simpler, more basic way of life. I would just about bet that most of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Touch With Earth

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 2, 2010
     | 3,751 views

    We are both physical and spiritual, and our calling is to be good stewards of both. The Lord's Table ably symbolizes this.

    Calverton Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD June 5, 1983 No matter how sophisticated we may become, something in us reaches out for the soil, reaches out for our roots and stirs within us to claim a simpler, more basic way of life. I would just about bet that most of us here do not think of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A People Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Apr 11, 2011
     | 6,479 views

    This message is meant to enlighten us to our responsibility to pray for our leaders, as well as for all men, and enocurage us to get started on it right away.

    A People Of Prayer 1 Timothy 2:1-6 INTRODUCTION: A. I hope you have been able to keep up with this series from 1 Timothy. 1. In finishing chapter one we have looked at the reason for Paul’s writing this letter. 2. Some folks in leadership positions had forsaken the foundations of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Tragedy Of Buried Treasure

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 26, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,814 views

    Jesus' parable about the servants who were given talents by the master.

    Matthew 25:14-30 – The Tragedy of Buried Treasure This morning I would like to share with you with a thought or two from a familiar passage in the Gospels. Jesus was in the midst of telling stories and parables expressing spiritual truths, and He told this one shortly before His death. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gaining A Mature Witness

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 1, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,785 views

    Christians are to mature in their walk with Christ and have a mature witness

    Gaining a Mature Witness Philippians 1:12-18 February 8, 2009 Evening Service Introduction During the days of World War II there were three pastors who led national movements in the church. 1. Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who joined a movement to overthrow Hitler, lectured in the US during a period of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Showing Partiality Is A Sin

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 3, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,016 views

    Favoring one person over another indicates failure to follow Jesus’ example of how to treat people.

    Text: “But if you show partiality, you commit sin, and are convicted by the law as transgressors” (James 2:9). There is a wonderful old story by John Denver about a man invited to a fancy banquet. He arrived wearing simple clothing and was told to get out and go in the kitchen door for a handout. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Seeing His Holiness Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 14, 2009
    based on 18 ratings
     | 9,817 views

    Seeing the Holiness of God and being aware of His Presence should produce a fearful wonder and reverence of God, a terrifying vision of our own sinfulness, and a sanctified yieldedness to the Holy Sovereign One.

    CONDITIONS OF REVIVAL: SEEING HIS HOLINESS ISAIAH 6:1-8 HOLY – HOLY – HOLY! The God of all creation is infinitely holy. But what does that mean? We have been told that the word holy means to sanctify or to be set apart. R.C. Sproul in his book The Holiness of God (Wheaton, Illinois: Tyndale House ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken McKinley avatar

    Build On The Rock

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,029 views

    An end of year sermon that encourages Christians to make sure they are building on the right foundation - Christ Jesus the Lord

    Build on the Rock Text: Matthew 7:13-27 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) If you have been watching, listening or reading the news then there’s no doubt that you are aware of the situation our economy is in. Automakers, banks, mortgage companies, and everyone else it seems is crying for money. Large ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Darren Rogers avatar

    Daniel Chapter 4c Series

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on May 30, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,719 views

    Do we think more of ourselves than we do of God?

    Daniel – Chapter 4c A. Chapter 4 Outline I. The Dream (4:1-18) a. The King’s Introduction (4:1-5) b. The Councillors Ignorance (4:6-7) c. The Prophet’s Insight (4:8-9) d. The Dream Illustrated (4:10-18) II. The Interpretation (4:19-27) a. Daniel’s Thoughts (4:19) b. Nebuchadnezzar’s Tree ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist