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  • Jeremiah Parker avatar

    The Key To Happiness

    Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Apr 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,261 views

    The universal quest for satisfaction has a universal answer and His name is Jesus.

    The Key to Happiness Intro: The search for happiness. Psalm 119:2: Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart. M.O.S.: Find happiness by knowing and serving Jesus.(read and pray) I. Be Satisfied by keeping God’s testimonies a. God as creator knows what’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith Of A Father

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,493 views

    A look at the story of Jairus and the raising of his daughter.

    When Jesus had again crossed over by boat to the other side of the lake, a large crowd gathered around him while he was by the lake. Then one of the synagogue rulers, named Jairus, came there. Seeing Jesus, he fell at his feet and pleaded earnestly with him, “My little daughter is dying. Please ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Don't Blame The Darkness

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 13, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,860 views

    The only remedy for the darkness in the world is to produce more light!

    IT IS SAFE TO SAY THAT ANYTIME ANYONE ENTERS A DARKENED ROOM THAT THE FIRST THING THEY WANT TO DO IS FIND THE SWITCH TO TURN ON THE LIGHTS SO THEY CAN SEE. OTHER THAN TO SLEEP, I HONESTLY DON’T THINK MOST PEOPLE ENJOY DARKNESS. IT IS ENVELOPING AND SUFFOCATING. IT CAN SOMETIMES BE UNDERSTOOD AS ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Prayer Equals Priority

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Jun 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,348 views

    This message talks about the importance of praying for the lost.

    Just a reminder - next week is father’s day. If you haven’t bought your father’s day gifts, you need to get busy... And, if you are needing a father to celebrate and buy for - all of our staff are now fathers! Last week I had the chance to baptize two of my children. It’s always a pretty special ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Is It Possible To Be A Hilarious Giver? Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on May 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,779 views

    God said that he loved the cheeful giver, but is it possible to be a hilarious giver?

    Is It Possible to be a Hilarious Giver? 2 Cor. 9:7 Intro The word that is translated “cheerful” in our text is the Greek work hilaron. It is the word from which we get our English word hilarious. Paul declared that “God loves the hilarious giver.” Some people seriously question whether it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is God An Environmentalist? Series

    Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Jul 11, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,463 views

    Part 1 of 2 in the NewSong teaching series, "GREEN" which explores present day environmental movements in light of Biblical teaching and insight.

    :: Church Culture & the Environment • Lifeway Research - purpose of “assisting & equipping church leaders with insight that will lead to greater levels of church health and effectiveness.” • Their research includes studying emerging trends in culture and Christian communities – including ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    I'm The Greatest!

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 16, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,605 views

    We think that we can find greatness in accumulating wealth, friends, accomplishments and the like. However, Jesus tells us that true greatness is found

    -What does it mean to be great? -It’s an age old question -Everyone ultimately is on a quest for greatest -People search for this elusive gem in many different places or pursuits -People look for greatness is wealth, power, prestige, fame, accomplishments, friends -However, those will all fail ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Risen Lord

    Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Feb 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,761 views

    This message gives evidence for the resurrection.

    Matt. 28: 1-15 The Risen Lord Intro: Evidence in the OJ Simpson trial. Seemingly, ignored by the jury. OJ’s blood found at Nicole’s gate, his driveway, front hall, and in Bronco. Victim’s blood on right glove found behind his house and in his Bronco and on his socks in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Good You Do Today Will Be Forgotten Tomorrow! Series

    Contributed by Stephen Carroll on Feb 22, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,102 views

    The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow! Do good anyway!

    The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow! Do good anyway! This is the second time in his 10 Paradoxical comments Kent Keith admonishes us to “Do good anyway” the first time was paradoxical commandment number two which says: If you do good people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives. ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Faith Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,069 views

    One word sums up the Christian walk: Faith. Biblically defined, faith embraces and embodies the very fabric of our relationship with God by grace.

    Few words in scripture relate to our eternal destiny like the word: faith. Love, hope, repentance, obedience, confession, all are interconnected and woven into the principle of this one expression: faith. Faith is a central word in the gospels, and in all the New Testament. In fact Jesus favorite ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Forgive Us Our Trespasses, As We Forgive Those Who Trespass Against Us Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 12, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 23,780 views

    There is great power in being freed from our sin through confession and forgiveness, and in forgiving those who have sinned against us.

    Matthew 6:9-15, 18:21-35 “Forgive Us Our Sins as We Forgive Those Who Have Sinned Against Us” INTRODUCTION We have heard the old saying, “Confession is good for the soul,” but for the most part, we try to ignore its message as it applies to our daily lives. We do not want to go in to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Raphiel Manenge avatar

    You Have Stayed Long Enough!

    Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 10, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 76,277 views

    This is a wake up call that you need to progress in your life.Its high time you have been stagnant and unproductive for the Kingdom of God!

    “The LORD our God said to us at Horeb, "You have stayed long enough at this mountain. 7 Break camp and advance into the hill country of the Amorites; go to all the neighboring peoples in the Arabah, in the mountains, in the western foothills, in the Negev and along the coast, to the land of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Carl Kolb avatar

    How To Have A Submissive Wife

    Contributed by Carl Kolb on Mar 23, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,557 views

    Focuses on some of the qualities of love women are looking for.

    Ephesians 5:25-33 "How to Have a Submissive Wife" God commanded husbands and wives to do something that is really difficult for each of us to do. He commanded that women be submissive to their own husbands. They aren’t required to be submissive to all men, just their husbands. It’s hard for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    Why Money Matters

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Dec 12, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,890 views

    I was asked to speak about why Money Matters to us so here is some of what I preached about that day. Money matters in the Christian life. Stewardship of the resources God has entrusted to us reflects how much we trust and treasure God. Neglecting money

    Disclaimer Please note that all my sermons come from the Lord. But I get my info from many sources from my library and other sources. I do not claim all material as my originality. I don’t quote all sources but I give credit to the Lord who is the author of all sermons. “All originality and no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Children Of Abraham Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Mar 12, 2010
     | 3,938 views

    The life of Abraham shows that justification is by faith, not by works.

    [To receive free sermons by email weekly, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] FOOLISH GALATIANS Have you ever done something really foolish? “You foolish Galatians!” The Galatians weren’t stupid. But they were acting foolishly. He calls them “foolish” twice (vv. 1, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist