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  • D. Walls avatar

    Who Art Thou Or What Wilt Thou Have Me To Do

    Contributed by D. Walls on Feb 15, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,215 views

    Saul had questions that could not be answered except by the Lord.

    WHO ART THOU, LORD? OR WHAT WILT THOU HAVE ME TO DO? B.R.: ACTS 5:34-39; ACTS 9:1-16; TEXT: Act 9:5 And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks. Introduction: The mind of Saul was in pain as he traveled ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Who Left Hiv/Aids Lying In The Streets?

    Contributed by Joseph Collins on Mar 3, 2012
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     | 8,308 views

    The story of The Good Samaritan is a perfect illustration of HIV/AIDS in our society today. God has given the Church the power to heal and He has equipped us to walk in the power of our calling and anointing.

    Sermon Title: Who Left HIV/AIDS Lying in the Streets? Scripture Framework: Read Luke 10:30-37 [The Good Samaritan] Opening: Every year in March, thousands of communities celebrate the National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS. It is a time in which churches and other faith-based ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Marriage Of Faith And Deeds

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 5, 2012
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    Some people live under the separation of faith and deeds. But they were destined to be together. And what God has joined together, let man not separate.

    THE MARRIAGE OF FAITH AND DEEDS James 2:14-26 1) James 2:14-18. • Faith, like love, is an action word (vs. 14-18). If a man who merely says I wish you well but does not act upon that wish by feeding his fellow man then it is not true faith. True faith expresses itself in love. Gal. 5:6b, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Does John Describe Love?

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 17, 2011
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     | 4,889 views

    How Does John Describe Love? (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: The Test of True Love: love is proved… ...by sacrifice (vs 16) ...by mercy (vs 17) ...by actions (vs 18) The Results of True Love: assurance (vs 19-20) answered prayer (vs 21-22) abiding (vs 23-24) SERMON TEXT: Ill: • The US Treasury Department has a special ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Bein The Salt And Light Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 19, 2011
     | 6,171 views

    God has called each of us to be the light and witness to this dying world.

    Being the salt and light Matthew 5:13-17 Introduction- We have been for several weeks in a study of the Sermons on the Mount. Jesus sitting on the mountain teaching His disciples the way that they should be living their lives. Blessed are those who mourn for others. Blessed are those who show ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    To Live Is Christ Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on May 3, 2011
     | 4,996 views

    During this series we will be looking at Paul’s letter to the Philippian church. Paul founded the church at Philippi and wrote the letter during a time of imprisonment in Rome.

    Philippians Pt 1- To Live is Christ Introduction Series- Philippians- letter written to church at Philippi. Paul- founded- church- written 10 years later- in prison. Story of Paul in Philippi- Act 16:9-12 Philippi- Roman colony in Macedonia- veteran soldiers relocated- very proud of their Roman ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Western Movies Series

    Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Jan 8, 2012
     | 6,416 views

    Recall those days of the Western Movies when the White Hat guy rode in? Jesus Christ is our Redeemer.

    Mark 1:4-11 How do you keep faith when your hopes seem hopeless? Consider when God sent John the Baptist into preaching how that provided their symbol of hope during a time that seemed hopeless. Maybe if you can envision the hope the good people felt in our old Western movies when the white hat ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    You're Not The Boss Of Me

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jan 10, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,723 views

    To share how we can overcome difficult times by Soaking in God's Word, Soaking in Prayer, and soaking in service to God.

    You’re not the boss of me. This is a phrase that most of us parents have more than likely heard from our children when speaking to one another. I believe that most kids will learn this phrase and use it towards their siblings more than any other phrase. It seems to me that this is one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Enter The House; If We Build It; They May Come Series

    Contributed by Rev. Richard Norman on Jan 10, 2012
     | 3,942 views

    So the building is finished, what do we do with it? Today's message is going to be about this building, where we gather together weekly, sometimes more than once. What is its' purpose; this building and the people who gather together within its' walls?

    Enter The House If We Build It; They May Come John 1:29-37 Part 6 of 6 in the Series THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH Introduction The top of our website, just under the name is the phrase; “More Than A Church, A Family!” We are going to discover this morning the purpose of the house of God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Change Of Mind

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 21, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,594 views

    Sermon for the 3rd Sunday after Epiphany, Year B.

    Jonah 3: 1 – 5, 10 / A Change Of Mind Intro: “Hello, this is Jonah – I am unable to take your call right now, please do not leave your name, number of message, because I won’t be getting back to you. If this is God calling, I’m unavailable because I’m on an ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    In The Face Of Human Suffering

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 3, 2010
    based on 50 ratings
     | 13,681 views

    We know the story of the good Samaritan. It’s about being in the face of human suffering and how we respond.

    INTRO.- We know the story of the good Samaritan. It’s about being in the face of human suffering and how we respond. The Living Sermon. I’d rather see a sermon than hear one any day, I’d rather one would walk with me than merely tell the way, The eye’s a better pupil and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Un-Finished Tasks With Promise.

    Contributed by Darrell Vaughn on Nov 6, 2010
    based on 95 ratings
     | 12,690 views

    The recognition of the high call Jesus placed upon our lives and the equipping of the body to carry out these specifics with a promise from our Lord.

    “Father, I am your servant, willing and desiring to be used to bless your people.” The Fields are white and the laborers are few! 2. C.H. Spurgeon said, “If God does not save a man by truth he certainly will not save them by lies, and if the old ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Total Surrender

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 14, 2017
     | 27,939 views

    What does total surrender to the Lord look like? Is it grudgingly doing things you don't want to do and avoiding things that you would like to do but know you can't. Or is it being like minded in Christ?

    Total surrender Selected Scripture Some of the context of this sermon was gleaned from ideas and illustrations found on SermonCentral. Last week we looked at what it means when we say God bless you and wither we want God blessing or a bailout of what we are going through. This morning, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    God Trust Fund Series

    Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Jul 16, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,098 views

    God is teaching the principals of stewardship.

    Malachi 3: 8/12 I want to talk to you about what God expects of us, as stewards of the things that He has given. Of all the things that God has given us, the number one thing that we are concerned about, and therefore God is concerned is our money. Now God doesn’t need our money, we do, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    How To Be Unashamed , Week 4 Series

    Contributed by Pastor David T. Diskin on Aug 2, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,310 views

    How to be bold when speaking about Jesus.

    Am I Ashamed Of Jesus Christ, week 4 Over the past three weeks, we have addressed the question, Am I ashamed of Jesus Christ? First, we defined, being ashamed of Jesus as a person that is afraid or ashamed to associate their life with Jesus publicly. This sounds like the characteristic of an ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible