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  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    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

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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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    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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    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

    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

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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

  • 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

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "The Power God Gives"

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 25, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
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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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    Missions Matters

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 26, 2007
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    Why missions matters

    Matthew 24:14 Missions Matters Woodlawn Baptist Church September 23, 2007 Does missions really matter? Today I want to address this question in our current sermon series about things that matter. I have said so far that preaching matters, church matters, giving matters, and today I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Prescription For Revival

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 24, 2007
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    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

  • John Harvey avatar

    Dream Generously Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 20, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,135 views

    I don’t want to preach to you about tithing. I want to encourage you to live a generous life! Jesus said more about money than anything else.

    A minister was speaking about all the things money can’t buy. “Money can’t buy happiness, it can’t buy laughter and money can’t buy love” he told the congregation. Driving his point home he said, “What would you do if I offered you $1,000 not to love your mother and father?” A hush fell over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The Problem With Power Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 21, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
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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

  • Scott Carmer avatar

    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

  • Chris Surber avatar

    The Pilgrim's Path 4 Thirsting For God

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jan 20, 2009
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    Just as our natural bodies crave nourishment, so too our spiriutal bodies crave Christ!

    The Pilgrim’s Path Part-4, Mathew 5:1-12 Thirsting For God Introduction Crowns have always been the sign of authority and Kingship. Charlemagne, whom historians say should deserve to be called “great” above all others, wore an octagonal crown. Each of the eight sides was a plaque of gold, and each ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Carl Greene avatar

    The "Performance Art" Of God

    Contributed by Carl Greene on Feb 28, 2009
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    A different look at the story of The Flood and Rainbow. How the rainbow reminds us of God’s grace restrains Him from doing what He COULD do, but chooses NOT to do. What we learn from the story about judgment and justice.

    Is there anyone here this morning who hasn’t at least heard something about Noah and The Flood? Is there anyone here this morning who hasn’t heard at least something about “Noah’s Ark?” I’m willing to bet that when you think about Noah and the flood, your mind usually goes directly to the “ark” ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist