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  • Scott Bayles avatar

    New Year's Resolutions

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 174 ratings
     | 75,669 views

    In Phil. 3:12-16, Paul offers three principles to follow as we enter the new year: Forget your Past, Focus your Priorities, and Function in the Present.

    New Year’s Resolutions Scott R. Bayles, preacher There is an old story about a happy little boy who went out into the field wearing a baseball cap. In one hand he carried a baseball, and in the other his trusty bat. His face bore a look of tremendous confidence. Cocking his bat, he tossed the ball ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Remembering What We Have - Jesus Is Lord Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 2, 2003
    based on 156 ratings
     | 33,292 views

    How important is it to remember what Jesus has done for us? There is a danger in forgetting what we have and there is power in what we remember.

    OPEN: A clergyman walking down a country lane saw a young farmer struggling with a load of hay that had fallen off his cart. The boy was all hot and sweaty and looked very upset. "You look hot, my son," said the preacher. "Why don’t you just rest a moment, and then I’ll give you a hand." "No ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Home For Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,900 views

    Part of sermon series regarding our purpose statement; this one about the church as a fellowship.

    “…A Home for Fellowship…” Various Scriptures (August 5, 2001) Introduction Several years ago studies were conducted among former American prisoners of war to determine what methods used by the enemy had been most effective in breaking their spirit. The findings revealed that they did not break ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Greatest Commandments Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 13, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,031 views

    Love God and love your neighbour, and you’ll likely get the rest right too.

    Mark 12:28-34 March 5, 2006 (first of Lent) The Greatest Commandments Apprenticing Under the Master Through Lent, we are going to conclude the series in Mark that I’ve titled “Apprenticing Under the Master.” We’ve tried to look at Jesus’ life like an apprentice would look at the work of a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Connecting Lifestyle

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,976 views

    Wherever Jesus went, he tried to connect to people, especially, the hurting, the sick, the needy, the despised and the lonely so that they then might be connected to God. The same is true for us. At the heart of following Jess is you and me having connect

    Connecting Lifestyle John 1: 35-42 Perhaps one of the best movies ever made was Forrest Gump. It was creative, well-put together, thought-provoking, emotionally heart-tugging. I learned some profound things from Forrest Gump. The first is that “life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    He Fixs My Soul

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 7, 2009
     | 3,442 views

    The Good Shepherd helps our souls

    John is the kind of guy you love to hate. He is always in a good mood and always has something positive to say. When someone would ask him how he was doing, he would reply, ’If I were any better, I would be twins!’ He was a natural motivator. If an employee was having a bad day, John was there ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Faith For The Faithful

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on May 13, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 55,101 views

    Most people believe that the leadership of a congregation are the people with the strong faith. This is not always the case. Here is a lesson for the faithful to stay faithful.

    FAITH FOR THE FAITHFUL THEME: THOSE WHO ARE FAITHFUL MUST ADMIT A FAITH WEAKNESS. TEXT: MARK 9:14-29 It seems that in the church those in a leadership position are strong in the faith. The elders, deacons, preachers, and teachers are those who are solid with the faith. This seems to be the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Sanders avatar

    The Ingredients For Believing God Pt 3 Series

    Contributed by Mike Sanders on Sep 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,095 views

    This sermon series helps the believer position themselves in place where God can manifest Himself

    THE INGREDIENTS FOR BELIEVING GOD PT 3 PT 1: Hook your mouth up to your heart! PT 2: You can believe God with your heart and doubt in your head! PT 3: It possible to receive the word with joy and then be offended? Matthew 13:3-9 (NKJV) 3 Then He spoke many things to them in parables, saying: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Are You Becoming

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,967 views

    A new years sermon encouraging reflection and intentionality in our development. not really one passage of Scripture, but many examples.

    Who are you becoming? Amidst the roar of preparations to celebrate the new year, century, and millennium, have you had the chance to stop and reflect on who you are becoming? The celebrations are finished. The last of the crowds at Time Square have gone home and now the street cleaners are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Five Things I Learned From My Forty Day Fast

    Contributed by David Diyanni on May 6, 2007
     | 2,742 views

    God lead me on the most incredibel journey as I fasted for forty days. I learned some valuable lessons along the way

    Five Lessons Learned From My Forty Day Fast Introduction 1. Today I am finishing a forty day fast. When we started this stewardship campaign, I felt in my spirit that God was calling me to fast for forty days. I have never done anything like this. I have never desired to anything like this, but I ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

  • Jay McPhearson avatar

    Something Beautiful

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Oct 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,069 views

    The beautiful part of Grace is that we don’t deserve it.

    If you would like the powerpoint for this sermon, email me with the title of the sermon in the subject line. Matthew 20:1-16 “Something Beautiful” “The beautiful part of Grace is that we don’t deserve it.” Sunday Morning Sermon 10.21.07 Intro: (Start with title and text) Every week I come up with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Meet Me At The River

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Oct 23, 2007
    based on 32 ratings
     | 27,787 views

    I preached this sermon the Sunday prior to our annual fall revival meetings. The steps Ezra took the people through in this passage were foundational to the revival they experienced in Nehemiah 8 and 9.

    1. Fasting is required for revival (8:21-23) 2. Faith is required for revival (8:24-30) 3. Follow-through is required for revival (8:31) In just a minute, we’re going to read Nehemiah 9:5-6. But that’s not our text tonight. That is the result of our text tonight. Our text is actually going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Pell avatar

    The Underside Of Faith

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,212 views

    To emphasize and illustrate the very real potential of persecution as well as God’s promises for those who are suffering in His name.

    THE UNDERSIDE OF FAITH Rev. 6:9-11 Sermon Objective: To emphasize and illustrate the very real potential of persecution as well as God’s promises for those who are suffering in His name. INTRO: We don’t talk about it much. It is the side of faith that we tend to avoid in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Beef Stew

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 27, 2007
     | 4,358 views

    All of us are different yet when we work together it blends well.

    Beef Stew: One With Many Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-30 Introduction Last week I spoke to you about the divisions that exist within Christianity. I shared with you that I believe only the power of love will enable us to build bridges to close those divisions. I talked about the “Failure To ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Joint Praise

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,347 views

    Giving God the Praise

    Joint Praise Introduction Last week I started our story talking about a question of doubt. I told you about Zacharias and Mary and their interactions with the angel Gabriel. In the beginning of the story, the message was delivered to two separate individuals and there were two similar, yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational