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  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    The Practice Of Slowing Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Nov 15, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,281 views

    We need to practive slowing (solitude) to spend quiet time with God in order to draw closer to him and allow him to transform us.

    Hurry has actually become a sickness, a disease for us in the U.S…which is ironic with all these “time savers” we have. “Time magazine noted that back in the 1960s, expert testimony was given to a subcommittee of the Senate on time management. The essence of it was that because of the advance in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Eat, Drink, And Be Merry

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Sep 18, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,467 views

    When our wants become more important than other people’s needs, we are no longer focused on God or following Jesus. We’re following ourselves in a meaningless cycle to get more things to leave behind when we die.

    Other Scripture used: Ecclesiastes 1:12-14;2:1-23 Psalm 49 Colossians 3:(5-11)12-17 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) There’s an ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    When The Storms Of Life Are Raging

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jul 23, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,432 views

    Jesus may not always end the storms in your life, but He will always be with you empowering you to weather them through to victory.

    WHEN THE STORMS OF LIFE ARE RAGING --ISAIAH 43:1-2; MATTHEW 8:18-27; ROMANS 8 :(28)-32 Last week I began my message saying, “Inspiration for a sermon comes from many people and many places.” I would not be surprised, therefore, if you asked me, “Who or what inspired your sermon today?” Well, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    No More Excuses

    Contributed by Mark Engler on Apr 20, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 16,516 views

    Don’t let the things of this life keep you from the Lord.

    No More Excuses (Luke 14:16-24) But He said to him, “A man was giving a big dinner, and he invited many; and at the dinner hour he sent his slave to say to those who had been invited, ‘Come; for everything is ready now.’ “But they all alike began to make excuses. The first one said to him, ‘I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Folly Of Seeking The Comfortable Life Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 24, 2002
    based on 445 ratings
     | 62,534 views

    This passage forces us to make a decision about what kind of life do we want? Do we want a life dependent on things of this world or a life with no guarantee of any of the world’s goods but close to God?

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 32 “The Folly of Seeking the Comfortable Life” Luke 12: 13-24 Every day of our lives we are being pulled in a number of different directions on one hand we have family responsibilities pulling us one way; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fire Of God

    Contributed by Ronald Ferrell on Nov 4, 2002
    based on 91 ratings
     | 32,254 views

    This sermon shows us one of the many God-encounters where a man’s life was radically changed for ever.

    November 3, 2002 – Covington, IN The Fire of God Exodus 3:1-5 This is one of those passages that stir and provoke us in our pursuit of God. It’s one of the many God encounters we find in the Word, where God visits in a unique way – in a brief moment in time – that changes and transforms the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The 3 C's You Don't Want To Be

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 147 ratings
     | 31,937 views

    This sermon is about overcoming comfort, complacency, and cowardice.

    Turn with me to James 4. Read James 4:13-5:11. A lot is covered in this passage, but it points to some very important conclusions. We cannot be comfortable, complacent or cowardly. James, in his most practical style, calls us to be completely sold out to God. A life that is God-filled will ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Plunging To Murky Earth

    Contributed by Dan Steadman on Dec 3, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,886 views

    A message of hope centred around the coming of the Christ child

    Romans 8:18-27 PLUNGING TO MURKY EARTH A family was out vacationing at the lake one summer. Dad had been puttering out by the boat house. Two of his sons, a 12-year old and a 3-year old were down playing along the dock. The 12 year old was supposed to be watching his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Key To Your Dreams Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 15, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,979 views

    Only Christ holds the key to our hearts deepest desires.

    Ecclesiastes 2:1-25 The Key To Your Dreams Woodlawn Baptist Church October 8, 2006 Introduction Show slideshow of billboards. What are your dreams? Almost all people have dreams of what they’d like to be or do or own. Last night I heard a lady say that she had dreamed of becoming a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting A Handle On Loneliness

    Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Sep 12, 2010
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,243 views

    In the very first book of the Bible the word of God says it is not good for man to be alone – I will make him a help meet. Loneliness is one of the most heart wrenching feelings you can experience. You do not have to be alone to feel alone. You can

    HOW CAN I HANDLE LONLINESS? INTRO: It has been said that an individual can live forty days without food, four days without water, four minutes without oxygen, and about four seconds without hope. In the very first book of the Bible the word of God says it is not good for man to be alone – ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    The Need For Discernment Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,483 views

    After sin, the second biggest issue that most people in the body of Christ face is right discernment. Discernment is the ability to examine the situation, apply a good dose of experience, stand back and get a perspective on the recipe, and take the approp

    Opening illustration: I read this past week of a couple (let’s call them Carl and Clara) whose twenty-five year marriage was a good one. Not the most idyllic, but good. They now had three grown children who loved them dearly. They were also blessed with sufficient financial security to allow them ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Stop Half-Way Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 11, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,925 views

    This is the 22nd sermon in our series on the Book of Genesis. In this sermon we Abram being called out of Ur.

    Don’t Stop at Half-Way (Genesis part 22) Text: Genesis 11:10-32 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Up to this point, we’ve been shown a picture of what God was doing amongst the nations, and His concern for the nations. But now we are coming to the point where the Bible is going to focus on ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Pope Jesus

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Apr 18, 2013
     | 3,916 views

    Jesus is our high priest. The writer of Hebrews tells us why Jesus is superior to all other priests.

    Pope Jesus Hebrews 7:23-28 Intro: In the weeks leading up to Easter, the world it seems was pregnant with anticipation about who would become the next Pope. The existing pope was retiring and the college of cardinals in the Catholic Church were charged with electing a new cardinal to be elevated ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kelly Benton avatar

    Yep, It's In Heaven Series

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on May 10, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,341 views

    To share some of the wonderful joys to look forward to in heaven.

    Yep, It’s in Heaven Scripture: Revelation 21: 1-4 Date: 28 February 2010 Purpose: To share some of the wonderful joys to look forward to in heaven. VIDEO: “What is Heaven Like?” Illustration: A Sunday School teacher was teaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    What Is The Real Meaning Of Christmas - Unwrapping Christmas Series

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on May 10, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 41,643 views

    Do we go through all the decorating, & buying presents, & preparing elaborate meals, but somehow forget whose birthday it really is? What does Christmas mean to you?

    What is the real meaning of Christmas? - Unwrapping Christmas Scripture: Luke 2:8-14 Date: 6 December 2009 Purpose: Do we go through all the decorating, & buying presents, & preparing elaborate ...read more

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    Denomination: Other