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  • James May avatar

    Why I Chose Salvation

    Contributed by James May on Jan 22, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,845 views

    Why do poeple choose to be saved? Why did you choose to be saved? If the choice is based upon the right thing, there would be less backsliding.

    WHY I CHOSE SALVATION By Pastor Jim May I don’t remember exactly how old I was when I first began to understand that I was a sinner in need of a Savior. I can remember as far back as maybe the age of 5 or 6 years old when I would go to church, sit in the Sunday School classes and hear Sis. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Revival Through Fasting

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 43 ratings
     | 4,528 views

    3rd in a series of 4 sermons about how to start a revival in the church & community. The 4 strands of revival are: GIVING - PRAYING - FASTING - COMMUNION.

    Have you ever noticed how high on the list of priorities we put food? Some think that baseball is America’s favorite pastime, but I personally think it is eating. I could stand here and name every single fast-food place in the state of Oklahoma and I am sure that most, if not all of us, would ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Trusted Servants Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jan 25, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,633 views

    The hallmark of the trusting laborer is the Holy Spirit fruit that is evident in his life, no matter what the harvest is that the Lord brings forth from his efforts.

    Turn Your Bibles to 1 Corinthians 3:6-10 Title: Trusted Servants Theme: Hallmarks of a Trusting Laborer Series: Laboring Together With God Introduction: There is a swinging pendulum of reactions in the church of Jesus Christ in regard to the attitude of her laborers. When one sees the results ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Green avatar

    Discover The Light

    Contributed by Mark Green on Jan 25, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,055 views

    To discover the light of the incarnation and how the incarnation challenges us to know Christ, live abundantly and be consumed by Him.

    (Begin with all lights in worship center off) Darkness. Have you ever been in a place so dark that it felt as if you could reach out and touch the darkness? I’ve been out in the deep woods after dark and I remember not being able to see my hand in front of my face. That was dark. On Thanksgiving ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God's Prescription For Patience Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 26, 2006
    based on 74 ratings
     | 11,425 views

    James is very concerned about how you react to the pain and suffering that comes into your life. This sermon teaches you how to respond to injustice, pain, suffering, delay and difficulty in a godly way.

    Scripture Stanislaw J. Lec once said, “You must first have a lot of patience to learn to have patience.” I wonder how many would agree with that statement. It does seem that those who are patient have large doses of it to begin with, doesn’t it? In our text for today, James gives us God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Whatever It Takes To Serve Others Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 26, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 22,510 views

    Fifth of a six part series ecouraging believers to do whatever it takes in their walk with God. This sermon focuses on ministry.

    Review: A “Whatever it Takes” Commitment: 1. Does not hold to convention 2. Is not hemmed in by circumstances 3. Does not heed convenience 4. Is not hampered by criticism 5. Does bring honor to Christ We’ve spent the last three weeks applying these five principles to: • Knowing God – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Committed To Doing Something Part Ii

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 30, 2006
    based on 158 ratings
     | 35,276 views

    1- Committed to encouraging 2- Committed to contributing 3- Committed to leading 4- Committed to demonstrating mercy

    INTRO.- ILL.- Lawyer and statesman Daniel Webster was a powerful orator who gave early evidence of his quick mind and his way with words. One day Webster’s father, who was to be absent from the home, left Daniel and his brother Ezekiel specific work instructions. But on his return he found the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Counting The Cost Of Following Jesus I Series

    Contributed by Steve Lotze on Jan 30, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,706 views

    Second in the Following Jesus series about the cost of following Jesus.

    Counting the Cost of Following Jesus Oct. 2, 2005, Luke 14:25-35 These are my actual notes and sermon handouts and they probably mean more to me than they do to you. If you don’t understand something in my notes – feel free to e-mail me for clarification (stevenmary7@hotmail.com). Here’s some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Have Not Been This Way Before

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Jan 31, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 20,311 views

    God gives us opportunities for new choices in the new year,sustains us in circumstances, and promises never to change.

    It isn’t very often that New Year’s day falls on a Sunday. It is significant that we start out the new year in church. There is no better place to face the new year than in church. With all due respect for those who like to greet the new year with lavish parties, frolicking get-togethers and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • James May avatar

    Pretty Leaves

    Contributed by James May on Feb 10, 2006
    based on 41 ratings
     | 11,017 views

    Jesus is looking for more than a beautiful appearance. He is looking for fruit to fill the void in the Body of Christ.

    PRETTY LEAVES Pastor Jim May Matthew 21:18-22, "Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he hungered. And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Legacy Of Biblical Proportion

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jun 21, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 9,758 views

    The Christian father that will enjoy a lasting legacy is the man of God that is surrendered to the Holy Spirit so he may be able to tell the truth, keep his word and live out what he believes.

    Turn your Bibles to Proverbs 13:22 Title: Legacy of Biblical Proportion Theme: Fathers Living Biblically Before Their Children Listen as I read Proverbs 13:22, “A good man leaves an inheritance for his children’s children…” Pray! Introduction: “Inheritance” (nahal) here can be used ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let Go And Let God

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Jun 21, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 14,982 views

    Sermon preached July 13, 2003 for the 5th Sunday after Pentecost.

    There’s a story that illustrates what we learn through this morning’s gospel reading very well and I struggled with all week to decide how to use it, or even to use it at all, but I decided to use it and tell it in two parts because it seems to really illustrate so well what we’re about to hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael Luke avatar

    The Formation Factor Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 25, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,978 views

    A message that centers around fellowship

    (This message adapted from The Purpose-Driven Life, by Rick Warren) SERIES: ‘THE GROWTH FACTORS” TEXT: ACTS 2:42-47 TITLE: “THE FORMATION FACTOR” INTRODUCTION: A. What do you think of when you hear the word “family”? 1. Do you think of the families ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Faith Factor Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 25, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,516 views

    Faith is an absolutely vital ingredient for church growth

    SERIES: “THE GROWTH FACTORS” TEXT: HEBREWS 11:1-12 TITLE: “THE FAITH FACTOR” INTRODUCTION: A. A long time ago, I heard a preacher tell a story about two fools and a flashlight. It seems that two fellows who were not-too-bright were traveling ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Do I Qualify For Heaven Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 26, 2006
    based on 71 ratings
     | 22,575 views

    What kind of wedding garments do we need to be acceptable in the Kingdom of Heaven?

    We’re beginning a series of sermons based on questions submitted by the people of this congregation, as well as questions from people in the churches at Spring Creek, Pisgah and Walton. As their preachers and I prayed about the responses we received, we found that there were certain questions that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ