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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Feast Of Trumpets Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 30, 2005
    based on 45 ratings
     | 17,989 views

    The main significance of The Feast of Trumpets is that of God calling His people to gather together for spiritual awakening, repentance, judgment, and His enjoyment

    The Feast of Trumpets (Yom Teruah, Rosh HaShanah) (Leviticus 23: 23-25) Intro 1. Rosh HaShanah, the Jewish New Year aka the Feast of Trumpets begins the High Holy Days of Judaism. 2. Jews who never attend the synagogue, even atheists, will often show up for The Feast of Trumpets and the soon to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    The Hand In The Coconut

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 15, 2005
    based on 191 ratings
     | 44,733 views

    Using an illustration showing how we not only grab things of this world, but we hold on to them in spite of approaching spiritual death.

    For those of you who were not able to be here last Sunday evening, Pastor Willie presented one of the best sermons I have heard in a very long time. In that sermon was an illustration that I thought was perhaps the best I have ever heard involving how we may want God, but we want what is in the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Inheritance Series

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,381 views

    Mrs. Ruth left a spiritual inheritance! It wasn’t written on paper or signed by a lawyer but it was much easier to read. It was her life.

    We have come this morning to remember Mrs. Ruth Bishop. We have many sweet and precious memories to remember her by. Those memories we will never forget, but this afternoon I want to direct your attention toward some things she left behind, that are more powerful and more valuable than any last ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    How Can This Be? Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,573 views

    When Jesus talked about the new birth Nicodemus asked "How can this be?" Jesus’ answer is full of spiritual instruction.

    How Can This Be? Fortifying the Foundations # 7 John 2:23-3:21 4-27-03 Intro: This morning we are introduced to a man named Nicodemus and his struggle to understand the kingdom of God. We will hear Jesus’ explanation to him concerning new birth and from that become better equipped to share our ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Imitations: Good And Bad

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 24, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 7,405 views

    The word "imitation" has three distinct meanings, each of which has a significant spiritual application. This outline sets forth these distinctions.

    IMITATIONS: GOOD AND BAD "Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ." 1 Corinthians 11:1 (NKJV) The word "imitation" has three distinct meanings, each of which has a significant spiritual application. I. IMITATION: "AN ARTIFICIAL LIKENESS UNFEIGNED." Unfeigned: No effort is made to deceive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Simms avatar

    God's Gift To You

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,123 views

    This sermon is about spiritual gifts the nature of them and what they are for. It gives 5 suggestions for finding out what your gift is

    God’s Gift To You 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Primary Purpose: To examine what spiritual gifts are and how to discern what yours is. Over the next few weeks our nominating committee and church will be selecting new leaders, deacons, committee members and teachers. In thinking about this I wanted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Are You An Ignitor Of Excuses? Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 30, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,674 views

    The is a great spiritual danger when our offerings to God is but mere excuses. We need to mature and quit making an offering of excuses.

    IGNITOR OF EXCUSES? The Danger of Beginning with Excuses By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I set a candle before us, a box of wooden matches, and a glass of water. I dip a match in the water, and try to light the candle. I do it again and again, and the results is always the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • J. Yeargin avatar

    God's Plan For A Healthy Church

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,599 views

    This is a passage that is going to help us all to understand why our involvement in a local church is so important to our spiritual life.

    God has designed His church to function like a loving family that you can invite people into. Church is 1. not a place to make rules and demands on people 2. a place to nurture growth. 3. a place for shepherds, not generals 4. a place that exists for the purpose of helping people grow and mature ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Blessed Are The Persecuted Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 5, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,645 views

    God alsways calls forth the heroic in His people. Suffering stimulates spiritual growth. Some Biblical advice for handling persecution.

    Blessed Are the Persecuted Matt. 5:10-12 INTRO.: Should we feel blessed when we are persecuted? Is it a time for rejoicing when others oppose us because we are Christians? Jesus says, "yes." It may not seem like a blessing to be persecuted, but persecution was the atmosphere in which the early ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Passing The Towel Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 7, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,951 views

    Service is central to Spiritual development and growth of the Church. A look at Jesus and the early Church supplies a great example of the process for building workers.

    (Open with an illustration: Hold up, one at a time, several kinds of towels and mention their use: paper towel, dish towel, face towel, bath towel and beach towel). The story is told of a young Christian nurse that began working with lepers in India, bathing their wounds and bringing them food ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Norman avatar

    What To Do When The Bottom Falls Out

    Contributed by Larry Norman on Apr 18, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 11,718 views

    How does the beleiver respond when it seems like the bottom has fallen out in his life spiritually, financially or emotionally?

    What to Do When the Bottom Falls Out Isaiah 35:3-4 Intro: Share story of falling into the man hole. Sometimes we feel that way  Financially  Physically  Emotionally.  Spiritually Job is certainly a prime example of this. I was reading in the book of Isaiah this week ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Schultz avatar

    Jesus Christ - The Perfect Leader

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Apr 18, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 13,023 views

    It’s hard to find a good spiritual leader. Jesus, the Good Shepherd, is just the leader you’re looking for.

    JESUS CHRIST – THE PERFECT LEADER (John 10:1-10) Recently in the news, we’ve seen a lot of examples of bad spiritual leadership. The Roman Catholic Church, for example, is struggling with a major problem that all of us know about. Last week, Pope John Paul summoned the highest ranking ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    Getting Out Of The Rut

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 8, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 9,431 views

    Sometimes, we just need to get out of our spiritual ruts so that we can get on with God’s work.

    INTRODUCTION Have you ever felt as if you were in a rut? About two years ago, my brother,daughter and I went hiking on the Appalachian Trail on the North Carolina, Tennessee border. It is an area called the Bald Mountains because you actually walk over the tops of the mountains. It is grasslands ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Works, Works. Works!" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 16, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,907 views

    We’re not saved by works, but are God’s works, created to walk in good works. (#19 in the Every Spiritual Blessing Series)

    In verses 8 and 9 of Ephesians 2 we come to some words that are so familiar to those who have been Christians for a while, that they are almost too familiar. We’ve heard them preached and taught and debated; used as a sword against legalism, and unfortunately, a shield against any call to ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Now ! & When?

    Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 9,966 views

    Our church must meet the needs of today’s youth. We need to impose the very basic principles of spiritual growth.

    HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US November 10, 2002 Ecclesiastes 12: 1 “Remember now your Creator in the days of your youth, before the difficult days come, and the years draw near when you say, I have no pleasure in them.” Now ! & When? -by: Rev. Sol Madlambayan Introduction: Good morning! God is good all ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist