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  • Bruce Howell avatar

    Where Are All The Gittites?

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 5, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 17,909 views

    To encourage faithfulness in those who follow Jesus Christ.

    Where Are All the Gittites? TUCKED AWAY IN THE PAGES OF THE OLD TESTMAENT, there lies a most beautiful and unusual love story—one you could easily miss, unless you took the time to gaze at it. It’s not a love story between a man and a woman, or a parent and a child—or even between two close ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Man Of God

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Oct 27, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 16,242 views

    People still need to know that there is a Man of God in the house. We all have the mandate, to be Men of God.

    The Man of God 10/28/07 am I would like to take the opportunity this morning to welcome our guest to Central. Let’s make our profession, “this is my Bible, God’s holy word…. OPENING Andrew Cruz – I’m a man of God. The greatest comment that anyone could give me is not you are a good preacher, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Happy Man

    Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Jun 28, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,669 views

    Written as a Father’s Day message and challenge to sink our roots deep into God to find real happiness.

    Many are familiar with the “beattitudes” in Jesus’ sermon on the mount. They include: • “Blessed (or happy) are the poor in spirit – those who realize their need for God – for the Kingdom of Heaven is given to them.” • “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” • “Blessed are ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    New Life In Christ

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Jun 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,393 views

    This messages looks at the sin and salvation

    A few weeks ago I visited my family physician, Dr. Stuckert. After a few minutes in the waiting room the nurse took me back. The first thing she did was weigh me, then she took my temperature. Then she asked, why I had come to see the doctor. I told her, I was having headaches for the last ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Jesus Wept"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 12, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 10,471 views

    God came to us in human form; He felt our pain and sorrows, and all is not lost, for God so loves us.

    John 11:1-45 “Jesus Wept” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Our nation is at war and young Americans and Iraqis are being killed every day. A judge, a bailiff and a court reporter have been shot and killed in a courtroom ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Whatever It Takes (#2) Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 25, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,062 views

    This is the 2nd in a series of 4 messages that challenge the hearers to do "whatever it takes" to be the people that God has called them to and to help their church be all that God would have it to be.

    “WHATEVER IT TAKES” Luke 4:38-44 INTRO – WWJD – extremely popular a few years ago. Bracelets, t-shirts, bumper stickers – all sorts of things with these letters on them. Had one of these on when on a youth mission trip once. Went into a fast food restaurant. Teenage girl waiting on me saw it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Transformers"

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 31, 2005
    based on 41 ratings
     | 13,033 views

    A sermon for Transfiguration Sunday Series A

    The Transfiguration of Our Lord The last Sunday in Epiphany Matthew 17:1-9 ’Transformers"   "And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain apart. And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Why Should I Oppose God?

    Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Aug 30, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,216 views

    Let God do what he wants to do in your life and in your church.

    Why Should I Oppose God? Acts 11 After the day of Pentecost, the Apostle Peter began to be used mightily by the Lord as he traveled about, leading and doing God’s work. The church was experiencing unprecedented growth, and Peter was at the forefront of it all. God used him to do great miracles, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God And The Lost

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Nov 18, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,647 views

    Man tends to get lost from time to time. All along the way God wants us saved and continues to search for us.

    GOD AND THE LOST Luke 15:1-32 Scripture Reading: Luke 15:1-10 INTRODUCTION 1. Luke 15 is a beautiful chapter, sometimes called the gospel in the gospels. 2. It depicts man’s plight and God’s right in such vivid detail that no one can possibly misunderstand God’s longing for us. 3. The Pharisees and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Healing

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 14, 2004
    based on 128 ratings
     | 29,659 views

    A sermon for the 3rd Sunday after Petecost Proper 7 Jesus heals a man of demons

    3rd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 7 Luke 8:26-39 "Healing"    "Then they arrived at the country of the Gerasenes, which is opposite Galilee. And as he stepped out on land, there met him a man from the city who had demons; for a long time he had worn no clothes, and he lived not in a house but ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Happy New You! Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,671 views

    What we really need are some New Year’s Revolutions! Here’s how to change your life FOR GOOD!

    Happy New You Matthew 5:1-12 Matthew 5:1-12 1 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Do You Do When Your Brook Runs Dry Series

    Contributed by Clarence Moore on Feb 14, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 18,479 views

    Dry brook experiences are inescapable; what do you do when your dry seasons arrive?

    2008 Stretching to Serve Series Part IV: When Your Brook Runs Dry! 1 Kings 17: 1-16 If we stretch God wins! If we don’t we lose! We continue to expound on our 2008 powerful theme “Stretching to Serve” by taking a close look at one person in the scriptures that epitomizes this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gates Of Hell No Longer Have A Hold On You!

    Contributed by James Bohrer on Apr 8, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,467 views

    An Easter Message that takes a different slant on Christ preparation of the disciples. It calls us to boldly embrace and share the power of His resurrection.

    The gates of hell no longer have a hold on you! Matthew 16:13-19 Easter Sunday 2015 Dr. Jim Bohrer Gates are all around us. Some gates protect a garden, a yard, perhaps a store. Some gates have beware of dog. Those gates keep you out and hopefully keep the dog inside. And some gates keep you in. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Reassures Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Jun 3, 2015
     | 8,766 views

    How Jesus reassured his disciples and brought them from hopelessness to joy. Encouragement in times of failure.

    Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured INTRODUCTION: Is there something troubling you lately? Are you anxious, afraid, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Coach’s Pep Talk Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 11, 2013
     | 7,797 views

    A study of the Gospel of Matthew 10:5-16

    Matthew 10:5-16 The Coach’s Pep Talk “5 These twelve Jesus sent out and commanded them, saying: “Do not go into the way of the Gentiles, and do not enter a city of the Samaritans. 6 But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. 7 And as you go, preach, saying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel