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  • allan kircher avatar

    What We Do In Down Times Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Aug 1, 2012
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    When Isaiah saw the Lord, he instantly realized that there were problems within his own heart.

    Isaiah 6:1-8 WHAT WE NEED IN THE DOWN TIMES Pastor Allan Kircher SPBC **Note: I have Comprehensive Sunday school lessons on James, 1and2 Peter and working on Romans. The students love them (with proper teacher) numerous practical application questions for growth. if interested contact me. I'll ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Upside-Down, Backwards, And Inside-Out

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Jul 26, 2006
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     | 12,485 views

    Utilizing 2 Samuel 5:1-10; 2 Corinthians 12:2-10; and Mark 6:1-13, this sermon highlights how the Gospel often seems Upside-down and backwards--but really it is our perspective which needs adjusting.

    When I was a camp counselor during the summers of my High School and College years, I looked forward to the many theme days that we would have throughout the summer. We’d have international food days—complete with French Toast, Tacos, and Hungarian Goulash (that you’d eat with your fingers), or ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    God's Purpose In Our Ups And Downs

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 15, 2004
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     | 15,702 views

    God has a purpose for our up and down lives.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A 73-year-old woman in England was giving a traffic ticket for driving south on a northbound lane of a highway. She remarked to the officer: “I thought something was wrong. The traffic seemed to be coming the wrong way.” Brothers and sisters, it seems like the traffic is often ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Owens avatar

    When The Walls Are Broken Down, Pray! Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 14, 2014
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     | 8,917 views

    Nehemiah's reaction to the bad news he hears is a great example for us about what to do when we face difficult circumstances.

    Introduction: A. Have you ever had someone deliver you some news saying, “I’ve got some good news and some bad news, which do you want first?” B. Here are a few “Good news/bad news” items for preachers. 1. Good News: You baptized seven people today in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Better Look Up Than Down

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 4, 2017
     | 10,400 views

    Colossians 3

    BETTER LOOK UP THAN DOWN (COLOSSIANS 3:1-11) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Victor Ramlall avatar

    I'm Coming Down There!

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Sep 12, 2013
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    He was not the victim of circumstances but the victor over conspirators both physical and spiritual for His was a purpose driven death...to destroy him who had the power of death and set us free!

    I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet, Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Love Came Down Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 6, 2020
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    Love came down from Heaven at Christmas 2020 years ago to bring us Hope and to light our way through the darkness and lead us into the presence of Love – which is the greatest Christmas blessing of all times.

    Video Transitions from Announcements: 1. Love came down by Kim Walker Smith 2. Skit Guys, Advent Hope! Series: Love Came Down Thesis: Love came down from Heaven at Christmas 2020 years ago to bring us Hope and to light our way through the darkness and lead us into the presence of Love – which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Must Break Down The Walls

    Contributed by Riley Turner on Jan 26, 2001
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     | 13,507 views

    If the Body of Christ is ever to be the true example of reconciliation that God wants us to be, we must break down the walls of racial, ethnic, and cultural segregation that currently exist within the church.

    (This sermon was preached at a Unity Workshop at the Sterling Blvd. Church of Christ in Sheffield, AL, held in September of 2000. The Sterling church is predominately African American; however, they have been moving toward becoming a more racially mixed church. Following this sermon, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What To Do With Hand-Me-Downs

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2011
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     | 5,741 views

    An examination of traditions that concludes: traditions can have good beginnings and can protect the truth, but they are a stumbling block when given the same attention as God's word

    Mark 7:1-13 Introduction - It's 1903. Russian czar Nicholas II notices a sentry posted on the Kremlin grounds for no apparent reason. After some hunting around he finds why. 127 years earlier, In 1776, Catherine the Great had discovered the first flower of spring on that spot. She gave an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Every Barrier Down: Mary Magdalene

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 6, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,771 views

    Commitment to the living Christ will let Him break down circumstantial, cultural, and spiritual barriers to our success. Illustrated with the story of Marian Anderson.

    I think it was John Lennon, one of the Beatles, who once observed, "Life is what happens while you are making other plans." That really is the issue, isn't it? Getting a fix on our lives. Getting hold of life. Being able to make it go the way you want it to go. And the trouble is that life just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Journey Up And Down The Mountain With Jesus

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 27, 2003
    based on 81 ratings
     | 12,001 views

    what Jesus transfiguration meant to him and his disciples - straight forward stuff so don’t expect anything flashy

    March 2, 2003 Mark 9:2_9 After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There he was transfigured before them. His clothes became dazzling white, whiter than anyone in the world could bleach them. And there appeared before ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    You Might Need To Reschedule The Time Given To You If… Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jul 31, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,105 views

    We all get to use the same amount of time each week- 24 hours each day for seven days or 168 hours in the week or if you want to go down to seconds- there are 604,800 seconds in a week.

    Introduction We all get to use the same amount of time each week- 24 hours each day for seven days or 168 hours in the week or if you want to go down to seconds- there are 604,800 seconds in a week. Although we all get that same amount of time in a week, I can dare say that we all do not spent ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Let's Get Down To The Nitty Gritty Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 7, 2006
     | 3,509 views

    This is the 7th sermon in the series "Momma Says..."

    Series: Momma Says... (James)[#7] LET’S GET DOWN TO THE NITTY-GRITTY James 4:1-12 Introduction: I would like start off this morning by reminding you of what our Church’s vision is: 1.Lead the lost to Jesus Christ! 2.The people of this Church live lives in the world that lead the lost to Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    When The Chips Are Down-Gambling & The Bible

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 17, 2005
    based on 50 ratings
     | 5,157 views

    Biblical principles and scriptures which contradict the concept of gambling. Powerpoint at website.

    When the Chips are Down—Gambling & the Bible Acts 19:21-29; 1 Timothy 6:9-6:18 ; Col. 3:2 Powerpoint and formatted sermon at http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WhenChipsAreDown.html The Governor’s budget speech this week left some unanswered questions about gambling expansion. Dozens of bills are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Trickle Down Spirituality (The Remake)

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,596 views

    Matthew 6:33 is a foundational verse - about "trickle down spirituality" - this is a revised version of a message first delivered in 1998

    Trickle Down Spirituality – The Remake TCF Sermon February 8, 2009 I was a little bit embarrassed and a more than a little bit ashamed last week, when Jim Garrett pointed out how weak my anointing to preach was, and the fact that I use powerpoint to cover up this hideous secret. Of course, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational