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  • James Powell avatar

    God Of My Youth

    Contributed by James Powell on Dec 22, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,008 views

    A little of my background

    Ps 71:5 For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth. David was speaking this with the confidence of the God of his youth will not leave him now as he gets up in Age. When you trust in God in your youth …..it makes it easier as you grow older and base your life on the living ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    No Mighty Work Series

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 26, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,953 views

    Faith works through the simplest people

    No Mighty Work? Mark 6:1-6 † In the name of Jesus † Grace and Peace is yours, from God our Father, and our Lord, Jesus Christ! Ministry from unlikely places! His name was Josh, and he was your typical college student. We often talked about the doubts he had about Christianity. He didn’t doubt ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Not Like Any Store I Know Series

    Contributed by Floyd Johnson on Nov 29, 2006
     | 2,800 views

    For the last three weeks we have compared the church to a store - a store getting ready for Christmas. But the church is not a store - it is a unique institution designed by God to share His grace with a broken world.

    Intro.: I need to apologize to you - I lied to you. 1.I told you that we would spend time looking how we might restock the store. 2.But it dawned on me during the week that if I did that, I was leaving he wrong impression. 3.It might sound as if the church were just another store – with a product ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Boat Potatoes Series

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 111 ratings
     | 13,194 views

    This is the third in a four part series based on Matthew 14:22-32

    BOAT POTATOES Matthew 14:22-32 INTRODUCTION: Charles Swindoll, in his book "Three Steps Forward, Two Steps Back," tells the story of a farmer who wanted to impress his hunting buddies. So, he bought the smartest, most expensive hunting dog he could find and he trained this dog to do things no ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hook, Line And Sinker

    Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Jul 10, 2001
    based on 191 ratings
     | 8,493 views

    This sermon, based upon James 1:13-18 clearly sets forth how we can win over temptation.

    James 1:13-18 "Hook, Line and Sinker" By Pastor Mark Hiehle There is almost nothing like it in the world. To see the eyes and expression on a little boy’s face the very first time he experiences it. Little boys dream about it. Old men still tell about it with great excitement ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Kevin Hayes avatar

    Welcome To Plant Earth

    Contributed by Kevin Hayes on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,083 views

    Many teens and adults today are floundering as to why they even exist

    Welcome To our Planet Earth Pastor Kevin Why am I here? Do I really have a purpose? Is my destiny really planned out already? Many teens and adults today are floundering as to why they even exist. The world according to satan has been teaching the theory of evolution for so long that we now have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Face To Face With God

    Contributed by Catherine Davis on Feb 9, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,522 views

    Coming face to face with God’s holiness exposes our sin, but God is ready to forgive and cleanse us. God also calls us into action!

    Face to Face with God Scripture: Isaiah 6: 1-8 Darken the sanctuary as much as possible, light candles on altar. Play Holy Holy Holy, Lord God Almighty softly during this. 1. Dramatic Reading: Holy Holy Holy (From Engaging Worship, Group Publishing, 2005) 2. In our services, we often tend ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How Good Are You At Gettin'? Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Apr 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,459 views

    Fifth in a series of teachings on the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. The Helper that Jesus said was to our "advantage" that He leave so that the Holy Spirit might come. This message explores the work of the Holy Spirit in giving spiritual gifts.

    (This sermon began with an illustration where I shared frustrations over receiving a toaster for my birthday from my wife. . .which I didn’t actually receive. . .but provides illustrative points to how we handle the spiritual gifts we receive when the Holy Spirit enters our life.) Opening ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Mustard Seed

    Contributed by Dale Miller on Apr 15, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 11,889 views

    This is a sermon about Jesus parable of the mustard seed, and how it relates to the growth of the church.

    MUB APRIL 17, 2005 LUKE 13;18-21 18Then Jesus asked, "What is the kingdom of God like? What shall I compare it to? 19It is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his garden. It grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air perched in its branches." 20Again he asked, "What shall I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Woe!

    Contributed by John Nichols on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,666 views

    A different look at Amos’ exhortation and judgment given in Amos 6.

    Woe to you who are complacent in Nashville, And to you who feel secure in your fine homes, You notable men whom conservative Christians look, Think about History, Read the prophecies of Amos to Israel, are you better than them? You wage a war on terror by bringing terror on others, You lie on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Steppping Beyond Normal

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 17, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 11,301 views

    If the devil and this world system can get you to consider your limitations- whether it’s limitations of your body, your mind, or finances- You will be defeated! Limitations will say, “You can’t, but God say’s, “You can!” Today God desires for us to look

    Stepping Beyond Normal Text: Romans 4: 17-22 17(As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were. 18Who against hope believed in hope, that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Caring For People Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,474 views

    Trust in God is a must for caring for people and for being provided for.

    Our Scripture of the Week is 1 Timothy 5:8; it is a command from God to Christians: If anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for his immediate family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. We are to care for people, especially our loved ones! How do we do ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Taming A Wild Tongue Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Aug 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,410 views

    The first section of chapter 3 dealing with our speech but in the context of "active" Christian living for others not a totally separate secton

    Speech is the most creative and most destructive force in all of creation. Two little words, "God said" repeated 13 times in Genesis 1-3 and we have our current situation. Our paradise created with us in mind has been stripped away because of our sin and we bear the punishment for it. It is our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Thankful Living

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 20, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,511 views

    How do you obey the commands of scripture? Grudgingly? In fear of punishment? Paul gives us three of the most incredible and important commands of Scripture about how to live out our daily lives, but in each command he also tells us how to obey:

    Intro: How do you obey the commands of scripture? Grudgingly? In fear of punishment? Paul gives us three of the most incredible and important commands of Scripture about how to live out our daily lives, but in each command he also tells us how to obey: I. Let the peace of Christ Rule in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Danger Of Unnecessary Debt

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Nov 25, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,534 views

    How unnecessary debt can compormise the home, the church and the spirituality of a person

    THE DANGER OF UNNECESSARY DEBT Proverbs 22:26-27 & Romans 13:8 Intro: Let me first start by saying being in debt is not a sin. Being in bondage to your debt is sin. We are living in a society they is absolutely dependent on credit. The United States national debt is 8.8 trillion dollars. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational