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  • Dana Visneskie avatar

    Sheep In The Valley

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Jul 19, 2004
    based on 58 ratings
     | 8,149 views

    Why do God’s people go through Valley experiences? Knowing that we all face trials in our lives, what is the purpose behind them? I give 4 points to answer why God takes us through valley experiences.

    Title: Sheep Found In The Valley Text: Deut 8:1-5 Read Text!!! Pray!!! Introduction: A man found a cocoon of an emperor moth and took it home so he could watch the moth come out of the cocoon. One day a small opening appeared. The man sat and watched the moth for several hours as it struggled ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Approach To Worship Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Nov 25, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,720 views

    Is there a right or wrong way to approach God’s throne? This sermon looks at what Jesus says is the appropriate posture for worship.

    The Approach to Worship Text: John 4:20-26 Introduction: A couple had two boys, 8 and 10, who were always getting into trouble. The parents were certain if any mischief occurred in the community their two young sons were involved. They were at a loss as to what to do about their behavior. Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Heart Of The Matter Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 17, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,488 views

    Learn from the mistakes of the Pharisees: (1) Don’t be too caught up by the outward, it’s the heart that counts; (2) Don’t be too caught up by what man thinks; it’s what God thinks that counts.

    We are all creatures of habit. We do many things over and over again. • There is nothing wrong with that. There will surely be routines in life. • But the danger comes when we get so accustomed to them, that we no longer understand the reason why we are doing them. • If fact, we may have lost its ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    In Other Words Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,745 views

    Exposition of Galatians 3:26-29, Pauls summary statement about Justification by faith and the privileges of it

    Text: Galatians 3:26-29, Title: In Other Words, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/11/07, PM Opening illustration: “The summit of this pass, according to observations made by the State geological survey, is fourteen hundred and seventy-two feet above the sea. Pacheco Peak, on the south side of the pass, is two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Baptism - Celebrate New Life In Christ

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,191 views

    A message about biblical baptism

    Dakota Community Church August 02, 2009 Baptism Celebrate New Life in Christ This morning we will talk about one of the best events in the life of a believer – water baptism. What is it and why do we do it? How is baptism to be conducted according to the scriptures? Is it merely a symbolic rite ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    And We Know

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 6, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,719 views

    A Labor Day sermon

    “And We Know” Romans 8.28-30 A Labor Day Sermon September 7, 2009 FBC Chester, Illinois Dr. Mike Fogerson Introduction A Labor day is celebrated all of the world, most times in May (May Day) and it is a day to celebrate the achievements & strides made by workers & labor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Master Of My Heart? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 8, 2013
     | 4,465 views

    who is really the MASTER in my heart?

    The purpose in gathering together this morning is to worship God, who eternally exists in Three Persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit! Worship is giving worth to someone or something! As we sing, as we pray, as we study His Word, we are to give worth to the Triune God! Of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Power, Product, Promise, And Price Of Salvation Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 21, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,037 views

    God's grace alone brings us salvation. His Grace and His Second Coming motivate us to holy living. The price He paid to show His love transforms our hearts.

    11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. 12 It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, 13 while we wait for the blessed hope—the glorious appearing of our ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The End Is Drear

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 13, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,711 views

    Does your love need some gasoline?

    I hear a lot of talk about revival. I know many pray for revival and that is definitely a good thing. Many claim a great revival is happening worldwide and while I hope that is true I am a bit incredulous considering what the Bible says and infers about the last days. Luke 18:8 I tell you that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Born Again?

    Contributed by David Wilson on May 17, 2012
     | 6,303 views

    Jesus shares with Nicodemus the need to be born again as the basis for righteousness, spirtual perception, and eternal life.

    VERSES 1-2 A Visit at night Nicodemus approaches Jesus by night. We need to remember that in the days before electricity people did not usually run around at night. There are only two assumptions we can make about Nicodemus visiting Christ at night and both of them are reasonable. First, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    John's Purpose

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 14, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,637 views

    John the Baptist's purpose was to point people to Jesus.

    JOHN’S PURPOSE John 1:6-9, 15-28 1) John’s purpose was to testify. John 1:6-9. John was a ‘witness to testify’. John’s purpose was to point people to Jesus. For the purpose that people would believe in the one, true light and so be saved. That should be our purpose ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Righteousness Of God

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Jul 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,035 views

    Jesus commands us to have a righteousness that surpasses that of the Pharisees and Scribes. Just how do we accomplish this?

    “THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD” “Surpassing the Righteousness of the Pharisees and Scribes” Mt. 5:20 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Introduction: (READ PASSAGE) - In our gospel passage today Jesus commands us to have a righteousness that surpasses that of the Pharisees and Scribes. (v.20) ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Restoring The Risk Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009
     | 3,200 views

    We often think of Christmas in terms of peace … and this can begin to be reduced to that which is cozy and comfortable. But the events that we are invited to enter… begin with the opposite…

    As we enter the Christmas season… a term that is often referred to is “the Christmas spirit.’ It may be a parent telling their children to get a better attitude… or hinting to your boss to give you some extra slack or time off. But what really is the Christmas spirit? Perhaps there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Restoring The Risk Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 30, 2009
     | 3,378 views

    The reality is that our lives were not called into retreat… but RISK.

    As we enter the Christmas season… a term that is often referred to is “the Christmas spirit.’ It may be a parent telling their children to get a better attitude… or hinting to your boss to give you some extra slack or time off. But what really is the Christmas spirit? Perhaps there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Ark Of Our Salvation

    Contributed by Jerry Kistler on Sep 3, 2009
     | 4,429 views

    How Noah’s Ark points forward to the Church as the sphere of God’s covenanted grace.

    Second Sunday after Trinity, 2009 Text: Gen. 6:5-8; 13-22 The Rev. Jerry Kistler St. Stephen’s Reformed Episcopal Church Montrose, Colorado “The Ark of our Salvation” "And behold, I Myself am bringing floodwaters on the earth, to destroy from under heaven all flesh in which is the breath of life… ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican