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  • Charles Wilkerson avatar

    Saying No In A Yes World Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,415 views

    Seeing the Unseen Christ means we lavish his love on others

    We are seeing the unseen guest a little clearer as we enter into the third week of our adventure. We’ve considered how our worship would be changed if Jesus sat with us on Sunday morning. Our attention wouldn’t be wandering while worship went on. Our style would take on what I’d call a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Thankfulness

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 19, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 15,058 views

    A Thanksgiving Sermon

    Thanksgiving Sermon Matthew 6:25-33 "Thankfulness"   25 ¶ "Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you shall eat or what you shall drink, nor about your body, what you shall put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? 26 Look at the birds of the air: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Aeneas And Dorcas- Principles Of Prayer For Healing Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 14,683 views

    What (balanced) principles of prayer for healing can we get from this passage.

    Aeneas and Dorcas- Principles of prayer for healing Acts 9:32-42 WBC 7 July 2002 What can we learn from this passage about healing? - what does God have to say to US … ME - bearing in mind I’m not Peter! Well, I think we can glean some Principles of prayer for healing The first is: 1) We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rags Or Robes

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 28, 2006
     | 2,700 views

    Christmas Day changed a lot of people. Paul addressed some in the great city of Colossae – Christians who had a reputation of being strong believers, but had a little problem understanding why they were to act differently than the world. Don’t we all ha

    First Sunday After Christmas © As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Tongue Of Power

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Dec 12, 2005
    based on 207 ratings
     | 32,469 views

    The Seraphim placed the hot coal on Isaiah’s tongue and the tongue became pure,it was then that he could answer the call to be sent by God.

    ISAIAH 61: “In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple”. Isaiah was a prophet of the Living God. In this text he recounts his encounter with the Lord. A Seraph of the Lord picked a live coal of fire and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Father Knows Best

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 9, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 10,748 views

    God is concerned about our desires, our direction and our destiny.

    FATHER KNOWS BEST Text: Matthew 7:9-11 I read a story of a father who was preparing to go on a trip to grandma’s house over the Thanksgiving Holidays. He describes the episode as if it were a theology lab. This father and mother began comparing their mental notes of spiritual perceptions. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Why We Hurt Those We Love - Marriage

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 10, 2005
    based on 224 ratings
     | 12,323 views

    Excellent outline from Dr. Tom Wallace help make this both a practical and memorable sermon. Powerpoint at website.

    Why We Hurt The Ones We Love James 4:1-10 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website, at bottom: The question James asked over 1900 years ago is still being asked today at every level of society, "What is the source of all the fights and conflicts among us?" Why are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do It Now!

    Contributed by Andy Beech on Mar 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,174 views

    A sermon that shows that Jesus did not procrastinate and neither should we.

    Do It Now! Introduction My wife Clair reckons that in many ways I am like my Dad. I guess in many senses she’s right. I have the same temperament as my Dad, I whistle almost as badly as him and I have a strong sense of family commitment as he had. However there is one trait that I carry that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Galatians 2:20

    Contributed by Robert Mitchell on Mar 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,990 views

    A look at what it means to be crucified with Christ.

    A heavily booked commercial flight out of Denver was canceled, and a single agent was rebooking a long line of inconvenienced travelers. Suddenly an angry passenger pushed his way to the front and slapped his ticket down on the counter. "I have to be on this flight and it has to be first class!" he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Pastor's Work

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Apr 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,029 views

    This message gives insight on the benefits of the work of the pastor through his preaching.

    The Pastor’s Work TEXT: Titus 2:1-15 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: God according to His wisdom and purpose has given the church its pastors to lead and help the church through sound Bible preaching. When this is properly done, God will honor it and strengthen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's In A Name (Pp) Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 19, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,706 views

    There is more to taking the Lord’s name in vain that cursing

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • What’s in a name? How many of you when you were kids were told about how important it was for you not to tarnish the family name by doing something really stupid? • A Chinese friend of ours who we met in Macomb told us that in China when young people would get out of line ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Gentle Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 4, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 17,856 views

    Gentleness is not a weakness but a strength. It seeks to fulfil the will of God and it shows concern for the needs of others.

    Matt 11:28-30 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." Gentleness is a Fruit of the Spirit. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Don’t Let God’s Blessings Become A Curse!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 7, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,119 views

    Jesus warns against greed.

    It’s such a blessing to live in a first world country. No one here had to walk to a well upon waking to fetch water for the morning bath and breakfast. No one had to gather sticks to make a fire for their eggs and bacon. Nor did anyone have to chase the Thanksgiving turkey through the bush. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "What Should I Do With The Life God Gave Me?: Use Me!"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 7, 2014
     | 3,814 views

    A sermon about spiritual gifts.

    "What Should I Do with the Life God Gave Me: Use Me!" Ephesians 2:1-10 1 Peter 2:9-10 After 40 years of faithful service to the company he worked for, Jerry was finally getting his reward. His colleagues were throwing him a huge retirement party. After dessert, the CEO of the company got up ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Revive Us Who Love Your Word Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 3, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,064 views

    The psalmist suffers affliction. He is dogged by the wicked, persecutors, enemies, & treacherous people. His crises cause him to beseech God to step in and renew him in the Spirit of the Lord (CIT)

    PSALM 119: 153-160 [The Ministry of The Word Series] REVIVE US WHO LOVE YOUR WORD In this section [Resh the 20th letter in the Hebrew alphabet] the psalmist draws still nearer to God in prayer, and gives reasons why the Lord should answer him. With boldness he pleads his intimate connection ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist