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  • R. Darrel Davis avatar

    Gearing Up For Your Race

    Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Sep 17, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,289 views

    A message of encouragement for those times when the race of life gets difficult

    Gearing Up for Your Race Hebrews 12:1-2 Introduction: United States runner Marla Runyon has been legally blind for 22 years. Even so, she competed in the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. In fact she qualified for the finals in the 1500 meter race. (Marla finished eighth, three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Give Up

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,291 views

    God will make provisions for you in all circumstances.

    Don’t Give Up Luke 11:5-10 April 24, 2005 Luke 11:5-6(NLT) Then, teaching them more about prayer, he used this illustration: "Suppose you went to a friend’s house at midnight, wanting to borrow three loaves of bread. You would say to him, [6] ’A friend of mine has just arrived for a visit, and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Take Up Your Cross Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 21, 2005
    based on 41 ratings
     | 18,414 views

    Be willing to make sacrifices so that the will of God can be accomplished through your life. We are called to carry our own cross and to renew such a commitment every day.

    Crosses are everywhere these days. You see them on buildings, stationery, jewelry shops… • You noticed now that crosses seem to be a chief feature of punk style and the outfits of young celebrities, even rock band members. • Crosses have become a standard fashion accessory. Crosses didn’t have ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Biblical Christianity: Growing Up Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Aug 22, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,014 views

    This is the third of a 4 part series comparing the early church of Acts 1-5 to today. This message looks at the idea of growing up to spiritual maturity in Christ.

    Biblical Christianity Pt 3 ¡V Growing Up! Hebrews 5:11-14; Ephesians 4:1-16 Over the last two weeks we have been taking a look at characteristics of the early church in Acts chapters 2-5. Here are just a few of the things that were happening in this early church as described in Acts. ƒß ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Child That Lit Up The World

    Contributed by Brian Mccutchen on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,399 views

    If Jesus had never born, people believed there would be: 63% - less charity 61% - less kindness 59% - less personal happiness 58% - less tolerance 47% - more war (16% say less, 26% say the same)

    The Child That Lit Up The World John 1:1-9 Introduction: Newsweek Magazine conducted a poll asking some questions about Christ and His birth.* Here are some of the results: 67% - believe that the entire story of Christmas is historically accurate 24% - believe the story of Christmas is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wake Up And Get Dressed

    Contributed by Robert Osborne on Feb 13, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 14,942 views

    God’s alarm clock is sounding "wake up" it is no longer time to sleep in sorrow joy is coming in the morning!

    Wake Up and Get Dressed! Sermon By: Evangelist Robert Osborne Romans 13:11-14 11 And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. 12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    "The Great Cover-Up” Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Feb 22, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,922 views

    2nd in 3 part series on marriage.

    “THE GREAT COVER-UP” (Understanding our Roles in Marriage) EPHESIANS 5:21-33 INTRODUCTION: (Video Clip - Mona Lisa Smile - Chp. 24:1:30:20 - 1:32:45 - 2:25) It is obvious that Ms. Watson, played by Julia Roberts and Joan, played by Julia Stiles, have very different views on the role of a wife. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "The Wake-Up Call"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 14, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,477 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to end their complacency and turn to God before He gives a wake up call.

    The Wake-Up Call Joel 1:1-7 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. CP Walker Multicultural Gospel Service Taegu, Korea BIG IDEA: I. ANNOUNCE THE PERICOPE: Joel 1:1-7 OTHER REFERENCES: Isaiah 24 (God’s purpose in Judgments: The destruction of earth); verse 1: See, the Lord is going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Never Give Up On The Lost

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 26, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,463 views

    This is the second part of a two-part message. The two things needed to reach the lost is (1) compassion, and (2) persistent effort. We cannot remain passive and expect the lost to return. We need to make connections with the lost constantly.

    The sinners flock to Jesus, not because He preaches a compromising message but for the way they were treated – Jesus loves them. • The first thing needed for reaching the lost is compassion. • We need to show more compassion to those we need to bring to Christ. • Love makes the different. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Going Up To The High Places

    Contributed by Grant Gregory on Sep 9, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 18,965 views

    Life is a journey. God has called us to walk in the high places.

    Going up to the High Places Text: Habakkuk 3:19 “The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments.” The Christian life is journey- Jesus is the way! He wants led us & ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Slow Down And Shut Up Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Nov 5, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 10,195 views

    24th in series on Joshua. This is about jumping to conclusions about someone else’s faith, and how it’s much safer not to speculate.

    Joshua 22:1-34 – Slow Down and Shut Up (NOTE: I draw heavily on Brian McLaren’s A New Kind of Christian for this message. And the reference I make to Pentecostals are towards the Jesus-only variety, not the Trinitarian varieties.) Maybe you have heard the poem called The Cookie Thief, by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tune Up For Judgment Day

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 14, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,234 views

    Stay ready for Judgment Day by feeding your faith through God’s Word.

    Are you ready for winter? Have you tried on your snow boots to make sure they still fit? Have you taken your car in for a tune-up to make sure your battery and antifreeze are still good and that you have the right kind of oil for cold weather? Although it takes time to do all these things, it pays ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Go Up And Possess The Land

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 18, 2005
    based on 45 ratings
     | 37,348 views

    This sermons encourages the christian to live in victory.

    Theme: Go up and possess the Land! Text: Deut.1: 5-8 Intro. A. Taking a closer look at our churches today, what can we see? I can see people who called themselves Christians, who come to church contentedly in a once-a-week basis. There, as their custom, they had their “worship service”. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bud Rose avatar

    Wake Up Sleepy Head Series

    Contributed by Bud Rose on Nov 26, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,834 views

    The third message in a series on the Holy Spirit. It’s about waking up the church.

    WE’VE GOT THE POWER – 3 “WAKE UP SLEEPY HEAD” Text: Ephesians 5:14-21 Introduction: Over the past few weeks I’ve been preaching a series called, “We’ve Got The Power”. This morning, I want to continue with the third part of this series called, “Wake Up Sleepy Head”. But before moving on, let me ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    #4 - Workaholics, Listen Up! Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 29, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,602 views

    Commandment #4 is controversial...even with Christians! But keeping it will keep you out of a lot of unnecessary burnout and pain in your life! *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. INTRO How many of you feel tired or stressed out? Yes, I’m tired. For several years I’ve been blaming it on middle age, iron poor blood, lack of ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness