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  • Marcos Suazo avatar

    Wake Up Jesus!!!!!

    Contributed by Marcos Suazo on Oct 11, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,988 views

    Lets say you are playing for the NBA championship and in the fouth quater you are down 40 points. You have a guy on the bench that has not played a minute, as a matter of fact, he is still in his warm ups and not even sweating. The guys name is Michael

    Wake up Jesus! Mark 4:35-41 5 As evening came, Jesus said to his disciples, "Let’s cross to the other side of the lake." 36 He was already in the boat, so they started out, leaving the crowds behind (although other boats followed). 37 But soon a fierce storm arose. High waves began to break into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Playing Your Position

    Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,545 views

    This sermon focuses upon each person doing their part.

    A few years ago a miracle happened in New England. The New England area is noted for disappointments. My Red Sox are still looking for a championship since Babe Ruth. So when the New England Patriots embarked on their new season. Their was little hoopla, but early in the season when marquee ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our All Sufficient Christ

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 30, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,258 views

    Our all sufficient Christ is our security in the midst of life’s uncertainties. Sixteen key atttributes that are worthy of our worship, focus and exploration.

    Our All Sufficient Christ for Our Insufficiencies (Col. 2:1-18) Everything that looks SPIRITUAL is not! You’ve probably heard the expression "red herring." This term was coined from a method of training hunting dogs to follow the scent of their prey. Once the dogs were following the proper ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living In Laodicea

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,695 views

    Are you opting out of Sunday morning because you are a cutting edge postmodern thinker blazing the trail to a new kind of christianity; or are you just sleeping in and living in lukewarm apathy?

    Dakota Community Church August 10, 2008 Living in Laodicea Last week in my sermon on baptism I mentioned that for a while I described myself as emergent on my Facebook profile but that I had removed it. I like the idea of having a discussion about how we do things, how we treat sin and sinners, ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Mighty Men Of God, Part 1

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,454 views

    Study of David’s Mighty Men; Call to Evangelism

    Mighty Men of God 2 Samuel 23:8-17 Introduction This morning I would like to take a look at some amazing men from the Old Testament who were called “Mighty Men of God”. This message is the theme being used by “No Greater Love Ministries” this year and it is the call to arms for all men in God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Resurrection & "U"

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 26, 2007
     | 4,237 views

    Our greatest need is restoration, and spiritual healing, so God sent Jesus for "U".

    Jesus Resurrection & "U" Matt 26:53-54 NIV Luke 24:1-10 KJV 1 Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them. 2 And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre. 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Different Kind Of Hope

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 18, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,613 views

    Funeral sermon for Andrea Pitts, who had instructed this preacher a few days before her death about the ways in which she felt hope.

    The message this morning is not just about Andrea Pitts. It comes from Andrea Pitts. I bring no eulogy, but rather a report, a report that proclaims the truth of Christ in the midst of suffering from the very lips of a woman who embraced her death and lived her hope. The words today are not so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Noah: What Happened To The Unicorns? Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,594 views

    The story of Noah is another example of God’s holy character which must punish sin and his overwhelming grace that permits humanity to survive. I begin with a TV commerical from years past about peanut butter cups with Noah and the flood as background.

    In Jesus Holy Name April 27, 2008 Text: Genesis 6:5-8,13-18 Redeemer “Noah: What Happened to All the Unicorns?” Today our world is colored and shaped through the lens of a camera. Television affects us all. Through television we gain ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Does God Have Anything To Say?

    Contributed by James Sawyer on Dec 6, 2007
     | 3,062 views

    A message on Listening and hearing the voice of God.

    DOES GOD HAVE ANYTHING TO SAY? Are We Listening? Illustration: Listening Devices Stethoscope For listening beyond the surface at the vital organs of the human body. Are we trained to listen beyond the clutter of our everyday noise to hear the vital heartbeat of God? John 8:47 47 He who belongs to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Happily Harassed Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Sep 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,586 views

    Happy are those harassed for the faith.

    Because we are enjoying so much religious freedom here in our country, we tend to forget about persecuted Christians elsewhere in the world. In a Southern Baptist Convention, US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said, “As we celebrate our freedom here today, we’re mindful that too many people of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Real Men (And Women) Cry

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,565 views

    Real Men (and Women) Cry 1) Over their sin 2) For God’s salvation

    Well the Oscar hype has died down for another year, thank goodness. Last weekend movie stars and their fans gathered to honor the industry’s best. Awards were handed out and speeches given but at times the proceedings were painful to watch. Movie stars that normally are so cool and collected were ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Joy In Salvation Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,779 views

    Exposition of 1 Peter 1:3-9

    Text: 1 Peter 1:3-9 Title: Joy in Salvation Date/Place: LSCC, 5/1/05, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: Illustrations file- Joy—“Prescription for Joylessness” B. Background to passage: These are Peter’s first words following the greeting to believers scattered all over Northern ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Avoid Over Reactions To Situations

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 3, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 7,967 views

    We live in an age when people are easily provoked toward anger or fear. However, the Bible teaches us: "A man’s wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense." Here are ten guidelines to help us avoid over reacting to irritations.

    Avoiding Over Reactions to Situations (Proverbs 19:11) We live in an age when people are easily provoked toward anger or fear. However, the Bible teaches us: "A man’s wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense." Here are ten guidelines to help us avoid over reacting to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Challenging The Challenges

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 15, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 18,613 views

    When faced with challenges, prayer is the answer.

    CHALLENGING THE CHALLENGES EXODUS 17:1-16 INTRODUCTION Throughout their journey to the promised land the Children of Israel would face challenge after challenge to their faith. We still face challenges today in our lives. 1 Peter 1: 6-7 “ In this you greatly rejoice though for a little while you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Elkins avatar

    Preparing For Pride

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Apr 5, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,121 views

    Can you relate to Peter’s overconfidence that led to failure? Let’s find some red flags so we can eliminate some opportunities in our lives to fall.

    Tell your neighbor, “My God knows!” Look to you other neighbor and tell them, “My God knows all about my sins.” Tell the person behind you, “My God knows all about my sins, and He has forgiven me and loves me.” If you don’t hear anything else today, hear that! A newly promoted colonel had moved ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist