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  • Davon Huss avatar

    Never Give Up!

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 24, 2002
    based on 43 ratings
     | 15,405 views

    A sermon on striving for excellence from Philippians 3:12-16

    Final Sermon for Vinton on 7/21/2002 Philippians 3:12-16 Never give up! Introduction: I read that it took Winston Churchill three years to get through the eighth grade because he had trouble learning English. In kind of an ironic twist, years later in the midst of World War II Oxford University ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Baccalaureate Address Class Of 2004

    Contributed by Greg Baskerville on Mar 24, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 37,593 views

    This is the baccalaureate address I gave to my son’s high school graduating class of 2004.

    Baccalaureate Service 05/20/2004 Graduates, In a few short days, you will be busy doing something you have looked forward to for a long time; no, not graduate, not get out of school, and not leave home. ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • James May avatar

    The First Church Of The Potpourri

    Contributed by James May on Sep 5, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 4,060 views

    Jesus can take a dried up flower petal, a dead stick, and a bunch of useless material and give it new life to become a part of the Bride of Christ.

    The First Church of the Potpourri By Pastor Jim May Oh what a difference the Spirit of the Lord makes in the life of a man or woman who has come to know Him as their Lord and Savior! Victory Temple, we are a part of the Body of Christ, part of the Bride of Christ, washed in the Blood of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Harold Orndorff avatar

    Thanksgiving: It's Not Easy

    Contributed by Harold Orndorff on Sep 10, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,735 views

    Thanksgiving, while perhaps something we most need to do, turns out to be the most difficult thing we do. A brief examination shows us why.

    Thanksgiving: It’s not easy Introduction: Thanksgiving: we have celebratory day for it every year. It’s a very American holiday, and it is deeply ingrained in our culture. We devote a day just to thanksgiving - at least that is what we claim. That doesn’t sound so tough. In fact, you wouldn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    A Place Among The Great Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 15, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,455 views

    #13 in Proverbs & Parables series (#12 unavailable) From the Parable of the Banquet in Luke 14 - a look at humility and greatness using Proverbs

    A Place Among the Great Proverbs 25-26 SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 14:7-11 INTRODUCTION: Many of us have seen the movie THE PASSION. For 2 hours we watched the suffering Jesus endured during the last hours of his life. We know that Jesus humbled himself to the point of torture and death. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Nails

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 27, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 11,618 views

    A sermon on the Crucifixion.

    Colossians 2:13-15 – “And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses;” “Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Alan McCann avatar

    Peter: Dismay In The Garden Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,929 views

    the failure of our own strength.

    Peter- Dismay in the Garden Mark 14.22-42 Answer a question for me: How can you go from ‘I will never deny you, I will die for you, to ‘I don’t know him in less than 12 hours?’ That was Peter’s experience on that fateful night. How did it happen? What contributed to such a fall from the one ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Christmas-- It's The Real Thing (Confessions Of A Christmas Lover)

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 84 ratings
     | 6,786 views

    A sermon about sensing the hope of Christmas even amidst dark times.

    Intro…I’d like to begin with a confession tonight; an introduction in the tradition of a 12 step meeting; and those who know something of such meetings can help me out with your response. “My name is Brad and I’m a Christmas lover.” I feel welcomed! And I do truly love Christmas. As I get ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Worshipping An Empty God Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,696 views

    Part 4 in Elijah series - idolatry, even in the lives of believers, and how to spot it and kill it.

    1 Kings 18:16-29,40 – Worshipping an Empty God There is a story about the President of Labatt’s Brewery, who went over to the Vatican for a private audience with the Pope. The meeting went something like this: “Holy Father, we are prepared to make a donation of $10 million to the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Hollinger avatar

    Wrestling With Immanuel

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Dec 26, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,751 views

    It’s Okay to struggle with God - He loves you, he’s going to bless you - He’ll be with you.

    Title: Wrestling with Immanuel Text: Gen 28:13-15; Gen 33:22-32 MP: Don’t be indifferent to Christ. Intro: About this time of year, we tend to sing a lot of Christmas carols too lightly. There are radical claims and contradictions we sometimes pass right over, without a moment’s thought. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jake Kircher avatar

    We Are All Gifted

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,403 views

    Everyone has something to offer

    If you have ever been around little kids enough it isn’t long before you sense this feeling of invincibility, this idea that they can do anything. Yea, sometimes kids are shy and it takes time to come out but eventually you see it. The late founder of an organization called Youth Specialties, Mike ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Cracking The Da Vinci Code, Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on May 24, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,777 views

    The truth about the deity of Jesus.

    “Constantine commissioned and financed a new Bible, which omitted those gospels that spoke of Christ’s human traits and embellished those gospels that made Him godlike. The earlier gospels were outlawed, gathered up, and burned.” (The Da Vinci Code, p. 234). “Until that moment in history, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W F avatar

    Living The Life God Intended

    Contributed by W F on Jun 14, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,317 views

    Tne calling of Paul shows us that Christians have a new status to celebrate - as God’s chosen instruments; A new service to carry out - chosen to carry his name; And a new suffering confront – chosen to serve despite the difficulties.

    INTRODUCTION You have been saved to serve. Every Believer can live out their potential by accepting their responsibility to serve. There are three responsibilities ... 1. A NEW STATUS TO CELEBRATE (v15a) In the movie “The Freshman” Matthew Broderick plays the part of Clark Kellogg. He travels to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Good News For The Worry Wart Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 16, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,510 views

    Jesus tells us not to worry, but to trust God.

    Good News For the Worry Wart Text: Matt. 6:25-34 Introduction 1. Read Matt. 6:25-34 2. Illustration: The beginning of anxiety is the end of faith, and the beginning of true faith is the end of anxiety. George Muller Massena, one of Napoleon’s generals, suddenly appeared with 18,000 soldiers ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Woolsey avatar

    God Is Just, Not Fair

    Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Aug 1, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,800 views

    Article XVIII : Of Obtaining eternal Salvation only by the Name of Christ: They also are to be had accursed that presume to say, That every man shall be saved by the Law or Sect which he professeth, so that he be diligent to frame his life according to th

    I preached it @: o Providence REC 08/25/02 Article XVIII : Of Obtaining eternal Salvation only by the Name of Christ -- or -- God is Just not Fair Gal 3:16-22: Promise to Seed. Purpose of Law. Faith alone. Luke 10:23-37: Good Samaritan. Does your faith make a damn difference? Acts 4:10-12: ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican