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  • Bruce Howell avatar

    Chasing Dead Dogs & Fleas

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 27, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,435 views

    So many chase after the unimportant and insignificant things of life. The Bible calls us to prioritize in favor of eternal values.

    Chasing Dead Dogs! ALL TRULY SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE IN LIFE HAVE BEEN THOSE WHO PRIORITIZED. Furthermore, they had their priorities in order. A businessman, referring to a friend who was devoting most of his time and energy in pursuit of an insignificant matter, said, “He reminds me of a bulldog ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Prepare The Way Of The Lord

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Dec 1, 2006
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     | 22,752 views

    Based on Isaiah 40:1-5 and Matthew 3:1-12, this is a Sermon for any Sunday in Advent. It’s thesis is that to truly be prepared for Christmas and the Return of Jesus one must be born again and explains how the Holy Spirit enables that to happen.

    PREPARE THE WAY OF THE LORD --Isaiah 40:1-5 and Matthew 3:1-12 Advent is the time of preparation for the coming of Jesus Christ in celebration of His nativity and anticipation of His Return. The message of John the Baptizer, who prepared Judea for the First Coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Symbolism Of Baptism Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 2, 2009
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     | 6,524 views

    This is the third sermon in a series on Basics which focuses on the New Testament symbols assigned to baptism.

    Basics #3- Baptism The Symbolism of Baptism Romans 6:3-8, Colossians 2:10-14, I Peter 3:18-22, Galatians 3:26-27 CHCC: July 19, 2009 Video from Youtube (Cannonball baptism)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5abEm1241kY&NR=1 INTRODUCTION: At least I can say, that boy was excited about baptism! ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Abundance Of Grace

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 9, 2008
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     | 10,544 views

    God’s grace is at work in our lives restoring in us the image of God that was lost in the fall of Adam through the power of Christ in us.

    The Abundance of Grace, Romans 5:12-17 Introduction A philosopher was asked by a friend to show him the splendid garden of which he was always boasting. He led him to a bare rocky space behind his house. “Where is your garden?” the friend asked. “Look up,” said the philosopher; “heaven is a part ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Presence Of God’s Love Series

    Contributed by James Mercer on Dec 8, 2009
     | 6,760 views

    This is a message intended to challenge the audience to a commitment to the Lord who revealed His awesome love at the Cross.

    The Presence of God’s Love John 3: 16 Christmas for most people has come to be equated with the giving and receiving of presents, families gathering to share tokens of their love. During December there will be holiday get-togethers where small gifts are exchanged and bonus checks given out. For the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What About The Psalms

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,184 views

    The Bible - the Library for Christians, Psalms the Psalm book of the Tempel.

    What about the Psalms – His Love Endures forever! Psalm 136 Do any of you remember your early trips to the Library? I remember at first there was no real pressure. The teacher took us in and showed us where the simple picture books were. You could get one and look at it. And then just leave it ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Earthquake

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 10, 2010
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     | 8,825 views

    A sermon on the earthquake at the cross of Calvary, Matthew 27:51

    Sermon for 3/7/2010 The Earthquake- Matthew 27:41-54 Introduction: Story of me being in an earthquake. What is an earthquake? An earthquake is a shaking of the ground caused by the sudden breaking and movement of large sections of the earth's rocky outermost crust. WBTU: A. Darkness in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    #2 Identify And Thrive When Tested!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 16, 2007
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     | 3,020 views

    We study the testing processes of life. Test are not for teachers, test are for the growth of the student. We must submit to evaluation?

    IDENTIFY THE TESTING PROCESS AND LEARNING TO THRIVE IN THE TEST --- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This lesson is printed in two parts, but needs to be done in several sittings. This is part two. TEXT: James 1:2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Building An Expressway To God

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jun 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,648 views

    There is good news for those how feel far away from God right now. Preparing for the coming of Christ through repentance. Second Sunday in Advent, year B.

    [Preview the Isaiah reading with a description of what Isaiah is writing to. Isaiah wrote hundreds of years before Jesus at a time when his people, God’s people, were threatened by destruction from a foreign nation. God saved them, but the warning from Isaiah and other prophets of that time was ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Three Crosses Of Calvary

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 13, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 31,775 views

    What was the differences in the three crosses on Golgatha?

    Three Crosses at Calvary Luke 23:32-43 The Gospel of Luke gives an eye-witness account of the scene at the cross. (23:32,33). "Two other men, both criminals, were also led out with Jesus to be executed. When they came to the place called The Skull, there they crucified him, along with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Snyder avatar

    The Wilderness Syndrome

    Contributed by James Snyder on Jan 31, 2017
     | 7,894 views

    Our wilderness experience is a testimony of our divine companionship. In fact, it proves the reality of this companionship.

    Song of Solomon 8:4-14 Some people think they have arrived when in fact they have only just begun their journey. An Olympian athlete will spend years preparing and training for an event at the Olympics. That event may only take a few moments and then it is over. In some regards, it does not seem ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Gates Of Nehemiah: The Valley Gate

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Apr 26, 2016
     | 11,055 views

    The fourth of a series of messages on the ten gates of Nehemiah- spiritualized to represent the progress of every believer

    The Gates of Nehemiah: The Valley Gate Introduction: Tonight we are looking at the fourth message in our ten week study. The next gate in the ten gates of Nehemiah that represent our spiritual progress as a Christian is the valley gate. Last week we studied the meaning of “the Old ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of Patience Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 16, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,830 views

    The Power of Patience - James chapter 5 verses 7-12 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: Example #1: The Farmer. (vs 7-9) Example #2: The Prophets (Vs 10). Example #3: Job (vs 11): SERMON BODY Ill: • A little boy was standing at the end of an escalator. • His eyes focussed of the handrail. • The shop assistant asked, “Son are you lost?” • He replied; “No, I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Shake It Up!

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Feb 9, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 34,514 views

    A message about getting out of ruts, of being decanted like wine (emptied from vessel to vessel) The dangers of stagnation, and the upward call of God in Christ.

    Shake it Up De 1:6 "The LORD our God spoke to us at Horeb, saying, 'You have stayed long enough at this mountain. De 1:7 'Turn and set your journey, and go to the hill country of the Amorites, and to all their neighbors in the Arabah, in the hill country and in the lowland and in the Negev and by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    In Search Of The North Pole

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 13, 2015
    based on 65 ratings
     | 20,035 views

    In the Book "Winnie the Pooh and the North Pole"; Christopher Robin has organized a band of animals on a journey to the North Pole. It seems to me, that this expedition to the North Pole is symbolic of our culture's quest for the spiritual.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service, there are four Scriptures readings before the Message. Today's assigned Lessons are: 2 Kings 2:1-12 Psalm 50:1-6 ; 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 ; and Mark 9:2-9 .; Children's stories .... Can often bring insight... to greater Spiritual Truths. In the Book ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican