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  • Pat Damiani avatar

    The Power Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 20, 2010
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     | 8,847 views

    We co-labor and co-reign with God in the coming of His kingdom through prayer.

    [Read this first verse and then just sit down and have 1 minute of silence]. 1 When the Lamb opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. SILENCE IN HEAVEN Right now, all of us just experienced one minute of silence. And my guess is that we were all at least a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Should I Come Back To Church? Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 30, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 32,920 views

    The Psalmist reminds us why we should honor God on the Sabbath and why we should be plugged into a local church.

    Why should I come back to Church? Introduction: Why do we do certain things in life? (The following taken from Scott Bayles, Pastor, First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL) You go to school to get an education so you can make a living. You go to work to make money so you can pay the bills. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Children And Parents Series

    Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 5, 2010
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     | 10,109 views

    The first memory verse we taught our children was Ephesians 6:1 - "Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right." On this Fathers’ Day sermon we look at this famous passage, as well as the responsibility of fathers.

    Ephesians 6:1-4 Children and parents Children, I’ve asked you to come down the front because the first half of this sermon is for you. Have any of you learnt Ephesians 6:1? Do you know what it says? 6:1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. So who is this Bible passage ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God In The Modern World Series

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Oct 12, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,491 views

    Reaching a changing world for Christ has always required the church to be innovative, Paul’s trip to Athens is an illustration of this truth.

    In a world where there is so much diversity it is important to be able to change, to come up with innovative solutions to the problems and challenges that we face. In the second half of Acts chapter 17 that is where we find the Apostle Paul. You’ll remember that the first part of his ministry was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Our Giving Affects Me

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 18, 2010
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     | 3,402 views

    This sermon deals with how our giving affects who we become as a person. It looks at the hidden greed that lurks at times in our hearts.

    Excellence In Giving—How It Touches Me 10/17/2010 2 Samuel 24:18-25 Luke 12:13-21 Today we are in the final of 3 messages under Excellence In Giving. Pastor Toby preached on How Our Giving Touches God, Pastor Kellie preached on “How Our Giving Touches Others”, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Anticipating The Return Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 25, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,183 views

    Jesus returns to earth at the seventh trumpet to establish his eternal reign, judge the ungodly and reward His followers.

    This morning, we reach a milestone in our study of the Book of Revelation as we reach the halfway point. And as I’ve pondered the passage that we’ll look at this morning over the past couple of weeks, I’m convinced that there is a sense in which this particular passage is a pretty ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Scary Tithe Monster!! Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 26, 2010
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     | 7,582 views

    First of three-part series on stewardship. This message addresses the tithe, including Jesus' words in Matthew regarding tithing.

    Stewardship: God’s Money in Our Hands Part 1 – The Scary Tithe Monster! Malachi 3:10-12, Matthew 23:23 September 12, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." IF IT STILL DOESN'T COMMUNICATE TO YOU, IT'S NOT HIS FAULT... Audio ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Choosing The Contentment Of A Canine

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Nov 3, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,885 views

    There is a major difference between cats and dogs, dogs are so much more content with their lives. This sermon shows us that we must rejoie in our trials, fears and persecution.

    CHOOSING THE CONTENTMENT OF A CANINE (All my sermons use illustration found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise stated.) The introduction for this sermon is from Max Lucado’s “Everyday Deserves a Chance” pg. 23-24 “Excerpts from the diary of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Plan For Victory (6 Of 9) Series

    Contributed by James O. Davis on Nov 8, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,016 views

    The Church hopes that Jesus will come soon; but until He does, we must be believers of faith who are about the business of trying to reach the people of our cities for God.

    Join us at the Synergize 3! Pastors Conference on January 17–19, 2012 in Orlando, Florida, to network with key Christian leaders from every world region. Learn more at www.synergize.tv. ________________ INTRODUCTION God’s plan and will for us is to reach our cities with the gospel of the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Work Of Faith And Power

    Contributed by Jeffrey Powell on Nov 8, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,830 views

    God used ordinary men with extraordinary ideals to shape a constitution that would govern a nation according to righteous principles, God wants His people to boldly step up and let Him do His work of faith and power once again.

    The Work of Faith and Power Veterans Day Message 2 Thess 1:11-12 This week we honor our nation’s as we celebrate Veteran’s Day. We celebrate and recognize this American spirit that is willing to tirelessly defend our nation against any threat to our boarders and or to our freedom. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If You Could Have Anything You Wanted Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,524 views

    1st in a series about life of Solomon. An effort to get the audience to associate Solomon's request with the choices that are placed before them and to prioritize them accordingly

    I Kings 3:3-15; II Chronicles 1:1-13 Intro: Wouldn’t it be nice? Wouldn’t it be great to have 3 wishes, for whatever you want? I once asked our church family in Joplin to think that through – If you could have anything you wanted, what would you want? I’ll share some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What To Do With Hand-Me-Downs

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2011
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     | 5,877 views

    An examination of traditions that concludes: traditions can have good beginnings and can protect the truth, but they are a stumbling block when given the same attention as God's word

    Mark 7:1-13 Introduction - It's 1903. Russian czar Nicholas II notices a sentry posted on the Kremlin grounds for no apparent reason. After some hunting around he finds why. 127 years earlier, In 1776, Catherine the Great had discovered the first flower of spring on that spot. She gave an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Asking, Seeking And Knocking God’s Way Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 18, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,256 views

    Genuine prayer focuses on those things that are on God’s heart, not on our personal needs and desires.

    [“O Lord, Won’t You Buy Me a Mercedes Benz” video] The way that we pray says a lot about what we think about God. Unfortunately, Janis Joplin, and a lot of other people for that matter, view God as someone who exists to do their bidding and give them what they want – kind ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming An Overcomer Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 20, 2011
    based on 12 ratings
     | 29,384 views

    Instead of always being overwhelmed, God wants us to be overcomers.

    Becoming an Overcomer 1 John 5:1-10 Rev. Brian Bill 11/20/11 Two weeks ago our family was standing outside saying goodbye to our daughter Emily as she headed back to Iowa. I’m not sure if anyone else had shoes on or not, but I was just wearing my socks. There was a lot of commotion as dogs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You’re Ready To Be Useful Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 20, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,408 views

    A study of sanctification and the necessary place it holds in our relationship with Christ.

    I Thessalonians 4:1-12 Intro – Somewhere, out there, is a list of things without which I expect I can still make it to heaven. I think you can not be a Cubs fan and still make it into Heaven. I think you’d be OK not understanding the difference between licentiousness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ