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  • Davon Huss avatar

    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 14,891 views

    A discussion about (Public) prayer from 1 Timothy 2:1-8

    Sermon for 11/17/2002 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Introduction: A. Wayne Watson- When God’s people pray, and take the pains of earth to the doors of heaven, when God’s people pray, there is hope reborn, there is sin forgiven. And miracles you can’t explain away, when God’s people pray. B. Wonderful time when ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Running The Race Of Faith With Perseverance

    Contributed by Robert Sauers on Oct 23, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 18,159 views

    The life of the Christian is compared to a race. How are we able to run this race with perseverance?

    Hebrews 12:1-2: “Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Disobedience Of Jonah.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Oct 3, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 18,513 views

    It seems today people will disobey with both hands before they would be obedient with one hand.

    The disobedience of Jonah. Jonah 1:3 08/31/05 When we think of Bible heroes, we think of Jonah. But we find as disappointing as we may find, we do find that our heroes failed at times. Maybe not as noticeable as did Jonah, but they do fail. But his failures should not discourage us but teach us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Startling Essence Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 13, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,860 views

    2 of 4 on Love - 1 Corinthians 13:4-7. The Nature of love. This message looks at the startling characteristics of love.

    A Taste of Love A Bold Flavor – November 6 The Supremacy of Love Words – Love = Noise Knowledge – Love = Nothing Sacrifice – Love = Loss Last week we spoke of the “Supremacy of love”. Without love words are noise, wisdom and knowledge are nothing and sacrifice is loss. It is Love that fills ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Aiming Like Paul

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 26, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,960 views

    Paul commands the Corinthians to aim for perfection, unity, and peace in the church.

    AIMING LIKE PAUL 2 CORINTHIANS 13:11-13 INTRODUCTION I. The Aim of Perfection One of the first aims that the Apostle Paul commands the Corinthians to shoot for is perfection. Paul says in verse 11, "aim for perfection." The command is one that speaks to the Corinthian Church as well as to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "How Great Thou Art!"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on May 10, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 15,065 views

    My God is the God of the impossible ... there’s nothing He can’t do. He can defeat the Goliaths in our life.

    “How Great Thou Art!” INTRODUCTION: BASIC PREMISE … “With God … nothing is impossible!” - Do you believe that? · SOMETIMES … seems like we face IMPOSSIBLE circumstances. · SEEMS LIKE … all the odds are against us … NO HOPE. · SEEMS LIKE … no light at end of tunnel. It’s EASY to get DISCOURAGED ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Press Into The Kigdom

    Contributed by Mark Witherden on Mar 20, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 12,089 views

    this is to encourage you to press into the Kingdom of God. God wants you to press in He wants you to take hold of all that is in the kingdom.

    Pressing into the Kingdom of God Luke 16:16 This year I felt very much God put a word on my heart for us a body of people. A word that affects us all and not just those we think it should apply to. And it is this – Press in to the Kingdom of God. God wants us to go deeper this year than what we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Shofar-Call To Arms Series

    Contributed by Brian Menear on Apr 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,526 views

    There is a battle raging today. Know it or not, you are part of it. Which side are you on?

    Shofar-Call To Arms(NIV) There is a battle that is going on today whether you know it or not. It used to be in the headlines and many people have died fighting it. The battle is not against another country or power state. We are not talking about the battle in Iraq, but the battle between good ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Holiness Stream Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007
     | 3,373 views

    what does God your Father see you doing in secret? The "Holiness" stream asks us these tough, heart questions.

    The Holiness Stream: How Broad Is The Kingdom Of God Feb 5, 2006 Intro: How broad is the Kingdom of God? That is the question we have begun exploring throughout January. To review quite quickly – thus far we have looked primarily at two “streams” of Christianity – the “evangelical” or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    3 John: Church Politics 101 Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 11,058 views

    3 John is a reality check for the church. It is about church politics, problem people, and the problems they cause.

    Through the New Testament 06 Church Politics 101 3 John Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO 3 John is a reality check for the church. It is about church politics, problem people, and the problems they cause. A lot of us would like to think that church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    An Inheritance Series

    Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Jun 15, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,734 views

    the seventh sermon in a series talking about spiritual blessings many times overlooked

    Seven Spiritual Blessings Part 7 An Inheritance Foundational Text: Eph. 1:3-14 Text: Eph. 1:11-13 Intro: We have been looking for the past couple of weeks at spiritual blessings - These are blessings that we overlook many times - The reason it is so important for us to recognize and apply these ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Are A Team With Jesus As Our Leader

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jul 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,056 views

    how we need to let God lead us to rach out and touch people with the Gospel.

    WAYS TO HELP YOUR NEW PASTOR by Carroll R. Gunkel 1. Recognize that he will be different from the former pastor and in that, difference there will be new ideas. 2. Remember that your pastor feels called of God to a high and holy task; he is a man of dedication. 3. Be honest with your new ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Pat Cook avatar

    God, Save Me From Your Followers Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Mar 13, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,152 views

    Jesus said that we should not be ashamed of Him. But what happens when we are ashamed of our fellow believers?

    Mark 8:31-38 – God, Save Me From Your Followers Today we are continuing our series on The Life of Jesus, and we are looking at the 1st time Jesus predicted His own death. In the early stages of His ministry, Jesus did a lot of miracles and healings. As His ministry continued, He did more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Cavanaugh avatar

    America's Idols: Fame Series

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Aug 30, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,932 views

    As people are driven by fame, God wants us to be famous with Him.

    Good morning church. I am so excited you have joined us this morning as we continue our series of Bible Teachings, America’s Idols. During the last few weeks we have been looking at America’s Idols. Two weeks ago we discovered the truth about the idol of money. Last week we learned about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Lord I Think I've Had Enough

    Contributed by Kl Burrus on Sep 20, 2008
    based on 44 ratings
     | 27,403 views

    Elijah’s experience tells us that no matter how saved you are you’re going to have some bad days. Your faith will be tried, there are seasons in your life when you will question what you believe, when you will doubt your faith.

    1st Kings 19:4 – LORD I THINK I’VE HAD ENOUGH It is enough; now, 0 LORD, take away my life; for I am not better than my fathers. Life is composed of experiences and encounters that provide challenge to one’s character and testing to one’s spirit. Life’s greatest wars are never fought on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist