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  • Amy Bickel avatar

    Cursed In The Midst Of Prosperity Series

    Contributed by Amy Bickel on Aug 30, 2008
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    Last in a series exploring the spiritual connection between America and Israel.

    America and Israel: Spiritually Connected Part 4 – Cursed In the Midst of Prosperity Today we are going to finish our study entitled America and Israel: Spiritually Connected. The last few weeks we’ve looked at the question “Is America Found in Bible Prophecy?” And as I’ve told you, if you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    We Are Loved Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 8, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
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    This first sermon in my transforming truth series addresses the most fundamental of truths - God loves us. If we get that one on straight, then we will be well on our way.

    A. Let me begin by sharing a few simple, practical truths: 1. “A balanced diet is a cookie in each hand.” – unknown 2. “A bulldog can whip a skunk, but sometimes it’s not worth it.” - J. Nowell 3. “A closed mouth gathers no feet.” - Sam Horn 4. “An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but an onion a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Prescription For Passion Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
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    We have to be reminded of the passion that God has given us. There are great opportunities to meet the needs of so many people, but you have to keep your passion.

    A Servant’s Heart: Prescription for Passion Exodus 18:13-20 I believe Moses was one of the best models of a servant who lived out his life calling. Moses was one of the best models in the Old Testament of a passionate servant through whom God implemented great things. Moses lived out his calling ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What's In A Name?

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Sep 30, 2008
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    Names meant something in the Bible.What’s in the name of Jesus? There is Salvation, Preservation and Glorification in the name of Jesus.

    What’s In A Name? There is one thing in our lives over which we have little control--our names. We were given names by our parents before we even knew who we were. Some of us were named for our parents as in the case of a boy who is named for his father and must go through life carrying the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Missing The Party

    Contributed by Gerald Albers on Oct 1, 2008
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    I would like us to study the parable of the prodigal son considering our own relationship with God, centering our lives on Jesus, and having intimacy with the Father. Oftentimes, our anger and refusal to "join the party," as it were, causes us to miss muc

    MISSING THE PARTY Luke 15:25-32 ________________________________________ On New Year’s Day 1963, USC played Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl. The Wisconsin quarterback, Ron VanderKelen, was one of the all-time great college quarterbacks. I was fourteen years old at the time, and our family was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Lust And Envy Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
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    We are taught to cover up. We use Tide Sticks, plastic surgery, and White-Out. However, God always seems to call our dirt into the light! This revealing series challenges us to expose the filth in our lives.

    “Dirt” Part 2 – Lust & Envy I. Introduction How did your homework go? I have heard some say that it was painful. Just shows us that the dirt is there and that it doesn’t want to go away easily. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons predicts: • 17% of Americans will have had cosmetic surgery ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    The Joy Of Becoming Like Christ Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 22, 2009
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    This sermon looks at two aspects of spiritual growth. God’s part - Your part.

    The Joy of Becoming Like Christ Folks here is a fact: God is in the life change business. He takes a life that is bent and straightens it out. He takes a life that is shattered and puts it back together. He takes a life that is dirty – filthy – and cleans it up. He takes a life that is broken ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Your Beliefs: Burden Or Blessing?

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Oct 28, 2009
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     | 11,695 views

    “Your belief system needs to be a blessing rather than a burden for others in following Jesus.”

    YOUR BELIEFS: BURDEN OR BLESSING? Luke 6:1-11 Proposition: “Your belief system needs to be a blessing rather than a burden for others in following Jesus.” Objective: My purpose is to challenge each child of God to make sure that their belief system is a blessing, not a burden for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Norman Lawrence avatar

    A Thankful Spirit

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Nov 23, 2009
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    Overcoming The Perils of Prosperity with a Thankful Spirit

    The Value Of A Thankful Spirit Overcoming The Perils of Prosperity With A Thankful Spirit Text: Deut. 8:1-20 Deut. 8:1-20 Be careful to follow every command I am giving you today, so that you may live and increase and may enter and possess the land that the Lord promised on oath to your ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Overcoming Addictiions

    Contributed by Jb Hall on Nov 28, 2009
    based on 12 ratings
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    Biblical prescription for overcoming any addiction.

    “Overcoming Addictions” Romans 6:14 By: Pastor J. B. Hall Introduction: Addictions are at epidemic proportions in today’s world. Today’s addictions include a wide array of deviant behaviors; and range from drug and alcohol abuse, to addictions to pornography, gambling, excessive spending or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Promises To Keep Before I Sleep Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 4, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,505 views

    We make promises to God but do not keep them because we let life overwhelm us, but if we listen to those who care for us, they will bring us back to our promises.

    The shouts of today are so loud that I do not hear the echoes of yesterday, nor do I listen to the faint whispers of tomorrow. All I really know is what is clamoring in my ear right here, right now. That makes me lose perspective. The shouts of today are so insistently loud that I do not hear the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny Wilson avatar

    Like Priest, Like People Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 12, 2009
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     | 7,824 views

    If Israel’s priests were accountable for Israel’s ignorance and wickedness, what does that mean for all believers as priests and pastors in particular?

    [Note: I felt led to preach this sermon during the period leading up to Christmas.] Today is the beginning of the Advent season in churches that follow the ecclesiastical calendar. It celebrates the past, present, and future of God’s coming into the world. In fact, “advent” originates in the Latin ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Monty Newton avatar

    Tipping Points And Turning Points

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 12, 2009
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    When people are in crisis the caregiver ministers by the grace of God with compassion and help.

    Title: Tipping Points and Turning Points Text: Mark 1:40-45 Thesis: When people are in crisis the Caregiver ministers by the grace of God with compassion and help. Introduction I wish to begin by saying this story is primarily about Jesus. In the story a leper approached Jesus and said, “If ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    God's Plan For Our Relational Health Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 19, 2009
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     | 5,382 views

    If we are going to have healthy relationships, we must forgive. Even more important, God wants us to forgive and the Scripture tells us why.

    God’s Plan for Our Health Part 4 - Our Relational Health: Focus on Forgiveness Ephesians 4:29-32 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - July 27, 2008 *One year Dave Hagler was working as an umpire in a rec-baseball league in Boulder, Colorado. Unfortunately, Dave got pulled over for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Plan The Work, Part 1: Develop The Plan Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,268 views

    As with any project, before you can get anything done, you have to plan. Planning isn’t just a one-time step, it happens continually. Even as the work is being accomplished, planning is still happening. In this passage, we see three steps Nehemiah engaged

    http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com/ Tonight we’re starting an exciting section. It’ll take us a few weeks to get through it, but this is the section where Nehemiah gets to Jerusalem and gets to work. I originally wanted to cover this in one message, but there’s just too much here to do it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist