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  • Timm Meyer avatar

    Come, Sit At Jesus' Feet

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 11, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,449 views

    Pentecost 9(C) - Come, sit at Jesus’ feet leaving behind all worldly distractions and looking forward to divine attraction.

    COME, SIT AT JESUS’ FEET August 6, 2006 - PENTECOST 9 - Luke 10:38-42 * * * * * * * * * In our Savior’s Name, Greetings, Blessings: Sit back and take a deep breath. Take this precious time to relax this morning. I wanted to come a little earlier to church this ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "God Sees And God Cares"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 12, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
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    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers which are dealing with depression OR feeling discouraged to affirm to others that GOD sees, their adversities, and He will make the necessary provisions for them.

    13 August 2006 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Presidio of Monterey (ORD Military Chapel) Monterey California, 93940 BIG IDEA: DISCOURAGED BELIEVERS, while in the midst of their crisis, need to affirm to others that GOD sees, their adversities, and He will make the necessary provisions for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Speaking Gifts & Serving Gifts Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Oct 10, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,145 views

    God’s power and presence is apparent when we use our gifts as stewards in total reliance upon Him.

    1. Review and Overview a. Imagine this Christmas leaving your presents unopened under the Christmas tree and never opening them. You take the tree down and you leave the presents there. You look at them every once in a while and even go over and shake them, but you make no effort to open them. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Am I?

    Contributed by Buddy Baird on Oct 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,204 views

    Insights into how we can realize that we are special in the sight of God.

    WHO AM I? TEXT: 1 Samuel 17.32-37 INTRODUCTION: If you are a parent, then you most likely seen a movie called “Toy Story.” One of the main characters is a cowboy named “Woody.” In “Toy Story 2,” Woody is kidnapped by the owner of a toy store, who intends on selling him to a toy museum. Upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Who May Dwell In Your Sanctuary

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,523 views

    Jesus came to do more than stir our emotions: He intends that the whole person be renewed in his image; mind, body, soul and spirit by following the traditions of faithful devotion to Christ and the discipline outlined in Scripture.

    Proper 17 (B) who may dwell in your sanctuary Deuteronomy 4:1-9 Moses said, “And now, O Israel, listen to the statutes and the rules that I am teaching you, and do them, that you may live, and go in and take possession of the land that the Lord, the God of your fathers, is giving you. You shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Power Of Discernment Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Oct 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,683 views

    The sixth, and final installment in a series examing keys to unlocking powerful prevailing prayers. This message explores the power of discernment in our prayer walks.

    As we enter the final week of our 40 Days of Prayer, there is one more power that I want us to explore. We have looked at desperation, community, confession, calling, and covenant. And today I want us to just briefly scratch the surface, and begin an exploration of the power of discernment. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "To The Foreordained" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 21, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,812 views

    Introduction to a study in 1 & 2 Peter

    “Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who reside as aliens, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, who are chosen 2 according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, by the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled with His blood: ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    All That You Can Be Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 22, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,820 views

    Joshua, Final Part

    ALL THAT YOU CAN BE (JOSHUA 24:1-31) When Henry Ford (founder of the Ford Motor Company) finished giving a visitor a tour of his automobile factory, the visitor said, “It seems almost impossible that a man, starting out with practically nothing, could accomplish all this.” Ford replied, “You say I ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Article #1 - The Triune God Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Oct 26, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,597 views

    The first in a 16 sermon series on the Nazarene Articles of Faith. This sermon explores several scriptures related to the doctrine of the Holy Trinity.

    Article of Faith #1 - The Triune God Date: Sunday, June 6, 2004 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell Today, the first Sunday after Pentecost, is known as Trinity Sunday. Trinity Sunday is a day in the Christian calendar which is set aside for us to reflect upon the Nature of the Triune ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Esther - The Fearful Heroine Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 29, 2006
    based on 66 ratings
     | 32,817 views

    Esther had good reason to be afraid of her husband. But she overcame her fear based on the sound advise of her uncle Mordecai... and so can we.

    As you’re turning to Esther 4 this morning, I want to give you a little background to the story we’ll be reading. Nearly 500 years before Christ, and about 50 years after Ezra had led the Jews back to Jerusalem from their captivity in Babylon (they’d been sent into captivity due their sinful and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jehovah Nissi Series

    Contributed by Chip Van Emmerik on Nov 2, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 17,444 views

    Certainly the Amalekites thought this would be an easy victory. They were battle tested, seasoned by experience. The Children of Israel were hardly worthy opponents. These recent slaves who wandered in the desert without adequate supplies were nothing but

    Open If you ever have a chance to watch a re-enactment of a Civil War Battle, take the time to go. It is magnificent to watch the rows of charging foot soldiers, the feel the ground vibrate with the gallop of the cavalry and hear the thunder of the cannons as they bellow on the field. I have never ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Widow At Nain

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Nov 6, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 16,512 views

    Some things we need to remember about sorrow.

    Luke 7:11-17 The Widow of Nain Woodlawn Baptist Church November 5, 2006 Introduction Read Luke 7:11-17. There are many great and inspiring texts in the Scriptures – passages that take us to lofty heights and leave us there on the mountaintop for a while, allowing us to gaze on the majesty and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lost And Found

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 21, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 19,663 views

    God loves the lost. God loves the found. Who do you know that is lost and needs some spiritual direction? How much effort are you placing in your life in spreading the Gospel?

    LOST AND FOUND LUKE 15:1-10 #lostandfound SEGMENTED NARRATIVE 1 I want you to imagine a very busy shopping center. Perhaps it is your favorite mall. Maybe it is even Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving and there are sales after sales and the shopping center is wall to wall people. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard Francis avatar

    To Bodly Go

    Contributed by Richard Francis on Jun 23, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,034 views

    To bodly go in Jesus name is our commission, we first must pray, know God is soverign and ask for his mighty hand to clear the path for us. Then nothing can stop us.

    Are we there yet? Have you ever longed for something only for it to turn out to not really meeting your expectations? Have you ever wanted or recently perhaps got excited about something or maybe someone only for the reality to turn the expectations and excitement cold, disappointment again? Have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Last Written Words Of William Shakespeare Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 24, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,511 views

    This is evangelistic message using Willliam Shakespeare’s last will and testament as a spring board to share the good news.

    The last written Words of William Shakespeare. William Shakespeare lived from 1546 -1616, his plays have been studied for centuries, he has an unrivalled position in the literary world, lots of people admire his wisdom and insight into human nature. Many phrases that we regularly use today come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist