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  • Evie Megginson avatar

    ‘jacob's Heartache'

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Jul 12, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 12,889 views

    In this sermon on the family, we see Jacob’s problem, Jacob’s pursuit, and Jacob’s peace.

    ‘JACOB’S HEARTACHE’ Genesis 35:1-7, 14 There’s an Ozark story about a hound sitting in a country store and howling as hounds do. In comes a stranger who says to the storekeeper, "What’s the matter with the dog?" "He’s sitting on a cocklebur." "Why doesn’t he get off?" "He’d rather holler." (He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Martin Kim avatar

    What Do You Want To Hear At The End Of Your Life?

    Contributed by Martin Kim on Nov 22, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 14,223 views

    God has called us to be faithful stewards which includes using our spiritual gifts to serve the church.

    What do you want to hear at the end of your life? Matthew 25:14 – 25:30 George Bernard Shaw, the 1925 Nobel laureate in literature, shortly before he died was asked by a reporter "Mr. Shaw," "if you could live your life over and be anybody you know, or any person from history, who would you be?" ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    24/7: Get Your Foot Off The Gas Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Nov 29, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,513 views

    God never intended that we live the pace of life we are trying to keep.

    Life in the Fast Lane 24/7: Get Your Foot Off The Gas! Matthew 11:28-30 Woodlawn Baptist Church November 29, 2004 Introduction(see footnote) Did you hear the story about Tattoo the basset hound? One evening Tattoo went for an evening run. It was a run he didn’t intend to go on, but when his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Richards avatar

    Being Faithful In An Unfaithful World Series

    Contributed by Tim Richards on Dec 1, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 40,649 views

    The 7th sermon in a series on the Fruits of the Spirit.

    Introduction: 1. The command came, "On your mark, get set," and then the pistol cracked and the race was on. A fine athlete sprang to the lead, and when the race was over he had broke the state record. Only a few other runners even finished the race. Many dropped out when they saw they could not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Fredric Lozo avatar

    Gifts No Certain Evidence Of Grace. Series

    Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Dec 16, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,581 views

    This Sermon is #14 from Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas, Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut.

    INTRODUCTION: The entire book Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON XIV. Gifts no certain Evidence of Grace. Luke x. 20 "In this rejoice not, that the Spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your Names are written in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Eternity Stepped Into Time

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 17, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,679 views

    Jesus stepped out of eternity into time because He loves us so much He wants us in eternity with Him.

    Eternity Stepped Into Time TCF Sermon December 5, 2004 sermon was preceded by song “The Final Word,” by Michael Card. I asked Lisa to sing that Michael Card song this morning, because one of the phrases that often comes to my mind, especially in the Christmas season, is that one little phrase ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Some Good Things Fathers Do

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,884 views

    FATHER’s DAY message in which fathers are honored for specific roles they fulfill in families.

    Some Good Things Fathers Do Deut. 5:16[1] 6-19-05 Intro Today is Father’s Day. Some of you are fathers. Some of you are married to fathers. And I’m just guessing that many of you have fathers. The purpose of this holiday is based soundly upon the word of God. The Bible clearly tells us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Hearing God: Motives Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 30,736 views

    The motives of our heart are of extreme importance in getting guidance from God. Baalam was a spiritual man but the greed in his heart caused him to miss God’s will for his life.

    Hearing God: Motives Series: Hearing God #2 Numbers 22:1-35[1] 8-28-05 Intro What does God want me to do? Have you ever wrestled with that question? Most of us have. Most of us will at some time in the future. It’s not always easy to know God’s will in a particular situation. Last week we ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Great Conspiracy Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Apr 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,724 views

    2nd in 5 part Series using the popular TV show, CSI, to investigate the death and subsequent resurrection of Jesus Christ.

    THE CONSPIRACY: THE LEADER’S ENVY CSI: Murder of God - Week 2 MATT.27:18; JOHN 11:45-48 INTRODUCTION: One of the truths about most crimes and certainly it is seen on the television show CSI, is the fact that usually more than one person contributes to a criminal offense. A lot of times you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Elena Bogdan avatar

    His Mission - Our Mission Series

    Contributed by Elena Bogdan on Apr 18, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 16,976 views

    Defining our mission, or reason for being, as individuals and as a church, is the first step toward living a fulfilled life in Christ. How can we discover our God given mission and where can we look for the answer? What was Christ’s mission statement?

    “HIS MISSION – OUR MISSION” By Rev. ELENA BOGDAN Introduction: - Video clip: interview of people on the street about their purpose in life, their reason for being. - What would you answer? Have you thought about it? What is your reason for being? What is our reason for being as a church? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Alan Smith avatar

    The Scarifice Of Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Apr 20, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 19,469 views

    Psalm 116 points very eloquently to the fact that thanksgiving to God is a concern of every Christian. Day by day, may we remember how richly God has blessed each of us, may we daily express our thanks to him for his goodness, and may we in response dedi

    Introduction: I recently read a list of seven things that mothers should be thankful for. It said you should be thankful for… • automatic dishwashers. They make it possible to get out of the kitchen before the family comes in for their after-dinner snacks. • husbands who attack small repair ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    The Great Escape – Stand Firm In Freedom Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 27, 2006
    based on 74 ratings
     | 14,807 views

    STAND FIRM IN FREEDOM WITH THE ARMOR OF GOD. Jesus has done everything necessary for us to make “The Great Escape;” you are personally responsible for your spiritual condition! It is up to you to live in the freedom Christ has provided for you. To s

    THE GREAT ESCAPE – Stand Firm in Freedom Ephesians 6:10-18 • Ephesians 6:10-18 (NIV) [10] Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. [11] Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. [12] For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Steve Ely avatar

    The Cage Of Addiction Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 24, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,521 views

    We all want to live life to the fullest, yet we seem to be held back. What cages us in? What locks us down? What fences us in? It is a fight to get out, but victory is possible!

    Lights Go Off Video Intro Music Intro, Spot Light follows me to front, Stage Lights come back up, round girl crosses stage (Slide 1) Ultimate Cage Fighting (Slide 2) Pt. 3 – The Cage of Addiction I. Introduction In Round 1, we dealt with the Cage of Fear. Last week, in Round 2, we discussed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    No Rain - No Rainbows Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 1, 2007
    based on 12 ratings
     | 13,716 views

    23rd in a series from Ephesians. God uses suffering for our benefit and for the benefit of others.

    When Mary and I went to Kauai for our 25th anniversary, I came across a t-shirt that was imprinted with Kimo’s Kauai Rules. In fact, I liked the t-shirt and the rules so much that I not only bought the shirt, but when I returned from that trip I also preached a series of ten sermons based on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Joyce avatar

    Kissing Jesus

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 17, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,526 views

    Judas betrayed Jesus with a kiss. Many people today are merely "kissing Jesus" instead of loving and serving him.

    I have a thing about names. When I was a young boy, my dad would make my brother and I memorize different things while we were riding in the car from Dallas to Kansas City to visit my grandparents. One of the things he taught was that we were named after all of our uncles, older male cousins, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist