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  • Johnny Knight avatar

    Knock, Knock!

    Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 26, 2010
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     | 4,403 views

    The “knock, knock” is the knocking the Holy Spirit does on our heart’s door.

    KNOCK KNOCK Text: Revelation 3:20 “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.” Knock Knock, who’s there? Atch. Atch, who? Gezunheit! Knock Knock, who’s there? Boo. Boo, who? Why are you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Cure For Anxiety/Worry

    Contributed by Timothy Brown on Feb 14, 2010
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     | 6,814 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to give to believers a remedy for worry.

    Text: Matthew 6:25-34 Title: Cure for Anxiety/Worry Introduction: There are so many diseases and sicknesses in the world that there are no cures for, until it could put a person in a dungeon of depression. Diseases like cancer and AIDS that have no cure and cause hurt and pain to the sufferer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reach Out Series

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Feb 22, 2010
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     | 5,694 views

    It is our duty to reach out to those who have need for what we have recieved.

    John 4:1-9 4 The Pharisees heard that Jesus was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John, 2 although in fact it was not Jesus who baptized, but his disciples. 3 When the Lord learned of this, he left Judea and went back once more to Galilee. 4 Now he had to go through Samaria. 5 So he came ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fighting The Enemy From Far Off Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Mar 6, 2010
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     | 3,198 views

    A tactical preview of how we have to change our strategy for fighting our battles.

    Fighting the Enemy from Far off Part II The battle of Elah: -- While the Philistines were posted on the stony hills covered with brushwood which bounded the valley on the south, Saul and his army were posted on a similar stony ridge on its northern side. The valley, one of the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Baptism And Gifts Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 6, 2010
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     | 9,692 views

    Perhaps one of the most important yet least understood truths of the bible is the infilling and baptism of the Holy Spirit. I have come to realise that this is an unchanging truth but as God has led me to a deeper knowledge and experience my understanding

    “Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.” And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” John 20:21-22 Perhaps one of the most important yet least understood truths of the bible is the infilling and baptism of the Holy Spirit. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Spirit-Filled Service For Christ Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 20, 2009
     | 5,383 views

    We are called to serve those inside and outside the church and to overcome evil with good.

    Romans 12:9-21 “Spirit-filled Service for Christ” INTRODUCTION We come to the end of our focus on Desert Streams’ mission statement. I hope that these four Sundays have help clarify Desert Streams’ mission to you, and has also helped you to perceive how the resurrection of Jesus Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Few Good Men

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Jun 20, 2009
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     | 10,759 views

    WITHOUT A DOUBT ONE OF THE BEST MOVIES OF THE YEAR 1992 WAS A FILM STARRING TOM CRUISE AND JACK NICHOLSON ENTITLED “A FEW GOOD MEN.” FROM THIS MOVIE WE GET THE MEMORABLE QUOTE FROM JACK NICHOLSON’S CHARACTER (COLONEL NATHAN JESSUP) TO TOM CRUISE CHARACTER

    WITHOUT A DOUBT ONE OF THE BEST MOVIES OF THE YEAR 1992 WAS A FILM STARRING TOM CRUISE AND JACK NICHOLSON ENTITLED “A FEW GOOD MEN.” FROM THIS MOVIE WE GET THE MEMORABLE QUOTE FROM JACK NICHOLSON’S CHARACTER (COLONEL NATHAN JESSUP) TO TOM CRUISE CHARACTER (LT. DANIEL KAFFEE) “YOU WANT THE TRUTH, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Astonishing Experience Of Gift Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 5, 2009
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     | 2,800 views

    Mary is the opposite of Eve, totally open to the plan of God as Eve was closed in, and thus she was able to accept the Greatest Gift, Jesus Christ.

    Immaculate Conception December 7-8, 2009 Caritas in Veritate “Charity in truth places man before the astonishing experience of gift.” (CV 34) These words of Pope Benedict from the encyclical begin a new section that is incredibly appropriate for the solemnity we celebrate today, the patronal ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Unity In Christ Series

    Contributed by James Tilley on Dec 16, 2009
     | 5,614 views

    This sermon is an exposition of 1 Cor 1.10-17.

    Unity in Christ Text: 1 Cor 1.10-17. Introduction: Illustration: The Queen Mary was the largest ship to cross the oceans when it was launched in 1936. Through four decades and a World War she served until she was retired, anchored as a floating hotel and museum in Long Beach, California. During ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Do We Fear Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 4, 2010
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     | 4,994 views

    With Jesus in our boat, we have no need to fear. God’s presence and power in our lives stills our storms and calms our fears.

    Matthew 8:23-27 “Why Do We Fear?” INTRODUCTION You probably know this already, but our crystal balls don’t work very well. A year ago who would have thought that we wouldn’t feel any more secure flying than we did in the days after 9/11? Who would have foreseen that we’d be pouring troops ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Timothy Brown avatar

    A Bad Situation

    Contributed by Timothy Brown on Jan 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,361 views

    This is a sermon of encouragement in light of the tragedy in Haiti.

    Text: Psalm 40:1-3 Title: A Bad Situation Introduction: “On Jan. 12, 2010, a massive earthquake struck Haiti, reducing much of its capital to rubble. (A bad situation) It was the worst earthquake in the region in more than 200 years, with as many as 50,000 feared dead. (A bad situation) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Rhodes avatar

    Direction For Dads

    Contributed by Robert Rhodes on Oct 31, 2009
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     | 3,012 views

    No matter how spiritual we are, it is a difficult time to raise children to become real radical Christians.

    No matter how spiritual we are it is a difficult time to raise children to become a radical Christian. I’m not talking about modern Christianity where they go to church will little evidence of being any different throughout the week than everyone else. I’m talking about biblical Christianity ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Upside Down Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 10, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,208 views

    Jesus--the radical rebel that he is--continually turns our world upside down. He questions our assumptions and challenges our goals and our definitions of success.

    TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST NOVEMBER 8, 2009 Mark 12:38-44 “Upside Down” INTRODUCTION One of the questions that parents dread to hear asked them by their children is, “Why?’ This simple question challenges our assumptions and our preconceived ideas. If forces us to ask questions that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Colin Thornby avatar

    Stay With It Until The End

    Contributed by Colin Thornby on Nov 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,996 views

    Jesus' call to us, in the face of wars and rumours of war, is to stay with it until the end - to continue on as servants.

    This part of Luke’s gospel is a type of writing - a genre - called apocalyptic. Apocalyptic literature is found throughout the Bible - the most sustained example being the book we call ‘Revelation’. This type of writing focuses on the coming of God’s kingdom, or rule, in ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Rodelio Mallari avatar

    Why God Permits Problems

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,081 views

    It is a negative reality of life that problems are here to stay. Every person has had a problem in the past, has a problem in the present, and will have a problem in the future. Always remember, God is still at work in our lives even when we don’t realize

    Intro: How many of us have not heard some people make these following complaints – “Someone cheated me.” “I got laid off work.” “A storm destroyed my house.” “My husband left me for another woman.” “My wife spent all the money while I was overseas.” “I was diagnosed with cancer.” “I have a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other