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  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    Get Out Of The Dark Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 4, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 8,757 views

    Is Judas alone in his betrayal of the Christ? Actions speak louder than words. Have we betrayed the Lord through how we relate with each other?

    ✎ Have you ever found yourself afraid of the dark? Perhaps it was when you were a child and you had to sleep with the hall light on; every child knows that the boogeyman can get you if you’re in the dark. Every sound takes on a new mysterious meaning in the dark; uncertainty and darkness ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Families And Forgiveness

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 10,660 views

    In order to model Jesus and bring healing to family relationships, you must practice: 1. Humility 2. Forgiveness 3. Being an agent of reconciliation

    The holidays are fast approaching, and it is a time for families to come together. For many, this will be a wonderful time of shared love and fellowship where people can get caught up on the latest of what is happening in each other’s lives. It will be a good time of support and caring. But for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    No More Excuses Series

    Contributed by Bishop Robert Mckenzie on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 15,200 views

    God is tired of our excuses when it comes to our service and all other areas of life.

    “No More Excuses” Philippians 3:13-14 Introduction Philippians 3:13-14 13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lessons In Love Series

    Contributed by Greg Griffin on Jul 6, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,430 views

    The loving father in the parable of the Lost Son gives us some great lessons in love.

    Family Valued Lessons in Love June 19, 2005 “Bad dad.” That’s what my six-year-old son Ben calls me when I say or do something to discipline him. I know, those of you who have older kids are thinking, “It’s only begun.” Being a parent isn’t easy, and to be truthful, everybody’s dad is flawed in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    White Unto Harvest Series

    Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Feb 4, 2012
     | 5,910 views

    The Women at the Well served as an evangelist. Jesus loves all of us no matter who we are, what color we are and no matter with what traditions we were raised with.

    WHITE UNTO HARVEST 2-5-12 New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN with Rich McQuinn, Minister TEXT; JOHN 4:5-35 INTRODUCTION; We have just finished our Christmas celebrations and many folks are still paying on the presents that they bought for loved ones, In a number of weeks we will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Paul Decker avatar

    A Matter Of Heart And Mind Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 28, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,495 views

    We live out oneness by possessing good attitudes.

    A MATTER OF HEART AND MIND: Living the Unity We Have Been Given I Peter 3.8 S: Attitude C: Unity Th: Living the Unity We Have Been Given Pr: WE LIVE OUT ONENESS BY POSSESSING GOOD ATTITUDES. ?: What? What are the attitudes we should possess? KW: Approaches TS: We will find in our study of I Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Caged Courage Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 2, 2008
     | 4,648 views

    We can unleash our courage if we know who we are and what we are about, and if we have a proper perspective on our relationships.

    Most of God’s creatures are in some sort of cage. Animals that appear to run wild are not all that free; they have migratory patterns and other restraints on where they can go. They are caged, even when that cage is not visible. And what that cage does to their courage! The birds of the air, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wash Basins

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,386 views

    This is a message about Pilate and his work at the wash basin.

    WASH BASINS TEXT: Matthew 27:22-24 Matthew 27:22-24 -- Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified. And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Power Game Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 25, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,223 views

    Esther, Pt. 3

    THE POWER GAME (ESTHER 3) I am highly suspicious of people in power and with power, from politicians to pastors. My low regard and utter disdain for power can be traced to the power game and the power struggle I have witnessed. The church I was a part of as a youth had a heartbreaking split every ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Matthew Sickling avatar

    God Meant It For Good!

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 22,449 views

    This is a narrative sermon of the story of Joseph.

    Introduction: Joseph’s story is a story that has everything in it, including political intrigue, sibling rivalry, love and hate, jealousy and compassion, lust and ambition, heroism and pity. Of course, Joseph is the Hero, but as we will see God is the main character as well as the director. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Right Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,889 views

    Peter called his readers to fortify their testimonies with two crucial aspects of righteous living: 1) a personal, godly discipline that is inward and private, and a 2)personal, godly deportment that is outward and public.

    The Topeka, Kan.-based Westboro Baptist Church (WBC), which is not affiliated with any national Baptist organization, announced plans to protest at Virgina Tech victims’ funerals only hours after 32 people were killed in the worst mass shooting in U.S. history. They also may protest at other events ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Michael Hollinger avatar

    Envy: The Fear Of A General Lack Series

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Mar 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,461 views

    Envy is nothing less than the fear that God’s provision isn’t enough. There’s no reason to think that way.

    Title: The fear of General Insufficiency Text: Numbers 11:26-30 FCF: We all fear that there isn’t enough of God’s love to go around, but we’re wrong. Outline: 1) George McCllelan a) John Tyler recommendation (age 15) Graduated 2nd in his class b) Mexican War Engineer, Gen. Scott / outshone by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joe La Rue avatar

    Experiencing Joy In The Midst Of Suffering Series

    Contributed by Joe La Rue on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,629 views

    An examination of how the Christian can experience joy, even in the midst of suffering, by suffering with the right focus.

    Title: Experiencing Joy in the Midst of Suffering: Series: The Joy of the Christian Life (Sermon # 4) Text: Phil 1:14-26 Date Preached: Aug 10, 2008 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 (All Rights Reserved) Introduction A. If there’s one thing that rings true about suffering, it is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • cecil whitton avatar

    Super C.h.i.c. Series

    Contributed by Cecil Whitton on May 13, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 21,009 views

    This is a sermon that I spoke on Mother’s Day 2008. It is the story of Moses’ mom and how she was also the mom of Miriam and Aaron. I used the acronym CHIC- (She was a woman of: Courage, Humble Surrender, Impartation, and a Continued Legacy). Some of t

    Family Mechanics #3- Super Chic (Mother’s Day) Ex. 2:1-10 - May 11, 2008 Rev. Cecil Whitton- LifePointe Fellowship Happy Mothers Day!!! I am so excited about Mother’s day… Mother’s Day is a very special day in which we get to honor mothers. At this time, we have some guys coming forward ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Alan Tison avatar

    When Circumstances Confuse Us Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Jun 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,429 views

    Joy Stealers are the tools Satan uses to rob us of our joy in serving the cause of Christ.To help us defeat the joy stealers of this life, Paul wrote the book of Philippians. Paul knew there would be times we could not be happy, but in Christ, we could al

    Introduction: This past weekend, our family celebrated Kathy’s parents 50th wedding anniversary. We spent all day Friday decorating the church in preparation for the big night. Kathy had planned the celebration to be a big surprise, and sure enough, her parents were surprised as 75 of their friends ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ