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  • Daren Mitchell avatar

    God Is Good

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jun 16, 2012
     | 9,453 views

    We shout to the Lord because of our faith in Christ. It is because of our hope in our eternal life that we sing songs of gladness.

    There are days that I wake up in the morning and I don’t feel like the songwriter did when he wrote this Psalm. I don’t know about you but there are days, I feel like shouting, but, not joyful stuff. I would have to think that the writer of this Psalm whether it was David or someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Fervor, Our Faith And Our Future

    Contributed by Judith Hand on Aug 7, 2010
     | 5,384 views

    Attending church does not mean you have actually worshipped. What please God is not fervor but faith. Our faith is placed in God who promised us a future with Him.

    Our FERVOR our FAITH and our FUTURE In our reading from Isaiah, we see that it was a time of great sin and rebellion. The people were still going through the motions of worshipping God, but their hearts were not in it and their behavior was no different from the ungodly folks around them. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Ways You Can Leave Church

    Contributed by Chuck Humbert on Aug 17, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,142 views

    A "self-assessment " type sermon with the intent to have the listeners do a personal examination of where they are spiritually at this point in time. As the cliche' says, "Expect what you inspect"

    WAYS YOU CAN LEAVE CHURCH * INTRODUCTION A. Ever notice how much emphasis is placed on Entrances? An “Entrance” is filled with anticipation, expectation, and potential. 1. Red Carpet and limousines 2. Boxing – entourage 3. Movie – 15 minutes of build-up 4. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rev.# 60~18:1-3 Political & Commercial Babylon Destroyed-Pt.1 Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Sep 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,766 views

    This economic system is a worldwide system; it’s to do with wealth and commerce. Babylon emphasized in this chapter is commerce on a worldwide scale, i.e., international or multinational organizations. Business minded people that invest money in stock

    Rev.# 60~18:1-3 POLITICAL & COMMERCIAL BABYLON DESTROYED 6-26-10 Babylon was not only an ancient city and a powerful empire, but also the symbol of mankind’s rebellion against God. Here in chapter 18: Babylon represents the world economic system of the beast. –The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Having A Heart Of Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 20, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 18,177 views

    Being and having a Thankful heart. A Thanksgivng sermon.

    A heart of Thanksgiving Psalm 103 Introduction Psalm 103 Here David reflects on his life. He reflects on God’s goodness. God’s forgiveness. On all of God’s benefits of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    All People Matter To God Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 24, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 15,968 views

    Highlighting our 3rd Core belief

    All People Matter To God Matthew 9:35-38 * Have you ever sat in an airport or a mall and just watch people? What an interesting and revealing time that is! You’ll see people of all races, cultures, and interest. You find their “attire” to be markedly different because God makes all people a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Stone Throw Away From A Changed Life

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 13, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,355 views

    Jesus does not offer excues for sin He offers compassion and forgiveness.

    Intro: On March 22, 1824 an incident took place in Madison County, Indiana, which came to be known as the Fall Creek Massacre. Six white men murdered nine Seneca and Miami Indians and wounded another. Among the nine dead were three women and four children. The six men were apprehended and tried ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is The Reason

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 23, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,507 views

    Christianity historically has affirmed the uniqueness of Jesus ...the incarnate son of God. I begin with an illustration from The Charlie Brown Christmas special...when Charlie asks: Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is about?

    In Jesus Holy Name December 24, 2009 Text: Matthew 1:20b-23 Christmas Eve - Redeemer “Jesus Is the Reason” Last Tuesday evening countless households tuned in to watch as Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang pondered the meaning of Christmas. The Christmas special ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    This Could Be The Start Of Something Big: Looking Back Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 4, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,096 views

    Objects in mirror are closer than they appear. Those objects will lead to breakdown or breakthrough. It all depends on my choice.

    This Could Be the Start of Something Big: Looking Back I Peter 1:3-16 1 Peter 1:3-16 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Will Israel Repent? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 2, 2008
     | 3,561 views

    God’s dealings with Israel provide us with an object lesson about sin, repentance, and responsibility.

    Will Israel Repent? (Acts 3:11-26) [Note: I only got halfway through this sermon in 1/2 hour; I ended up doing this in 2 parts; the "second part" is found in the next sermon in my "Jerusalem Jews for Jesus" series]. 1. Have you ever wondered why Jews have such hesitations about Christianity? ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ricky Johnson avatar

    I Can't Tithe $50k

    Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Sep 21, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,823 views

    Using the exodus of Israel to call the church to obey GOD’s call to tithe.

    A couple of weeks ago we talked about the Israelites preparing to leave their bondage in Egypt. You will remember they were told to prepare an unblemished, year-old, male lamb by roasting him whole, and they were to eat this lamb completely with no left-over’s. They were to supplement this meal ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Time Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,064 views

    There is a huge difference between an encounter and a Close Encounter. In this 4 part series, learn the ingredients that are necessary to have a Close Encounter with God. You will be challenged by this series.

    “Close Encounters” Pt. 3 - The Time Review – You are going to get sick of this, but I want to make sure that you not only know it by memory but you know it by heart. Our mandate is simply to Encounter, Equip, and Engage. We illustrate this by Hands Up, Hands Open, Hands Out. We will do nothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Why Do We Take Communion Every Week? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 3, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,358 views

    The message examines the scriptural and historical precedents for weekly observance of the Lord’s Supper.

    A little girl asked her mother one Sunday morning as she was preparing lunch, “Mommy, why do you cut off the ends of the ham before you cook it?” The girl’s mother turned and looked at her and said, “Oh, sweetie, I’m not really sure why, but I suppose you cut the ends off of the meat so that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    A Man With Some Pretty Big Shoes To Fill Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 3, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,275 views

    The message looks at Solomon’s rise to the throne of Israel.

    Folk sayings are easily remembered, but not always understood. People talk about "walking the walk" and "following in the footsteps" of others, about "taking a stand," "standing firm," and "standing tall." These sayings, along with many traditional proverbs, are all commonly expressed folk wisdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    A Life Of Forgiveness - #5 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 25, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,984 views

    Forgiveness is not a one-time event, it is a lifestyle for the authentic believer

    Believers Who Are M.A.D. A Life of Forgiveness Matthew 18:21-35 Once there was a millionaire who owned a lot in an exclusive residential area of a large city. This lot presented an unusual problem. It was only 2 yards wide but nearly 100 feet long. There was nothing that he could do but sell it to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist