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  • Jim Heidebrecht avatar

    What Has Happened To All Your Joy? Series

    Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jul 21, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 16,381 views

    Sermon 14 in Galatians series. What should we do when our Joy seems to have faded?

    06/24/2007 What Has Happened to all your Joy? (Gal 4:12-20) At BHQ, my first real job with any career potential, I started in the warehouse and worked my way up quickly, into the office, into sales, into management. I was there when we had a record years, so good that we got all of the sales and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Onward Christian Soldier

    Contributed by Marty Hopkins on Oct 17, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 18,737 views

    God has equipped the believer with His armor to use in the spiritual battles we face every day.

    The Onward Christian Soldier (Ephesians 6:10-20) Well folks, it’s great to be back with you tonight. It’s a real joy to be with those who love the Lord Jesus and love each other. I believe when we come to God’s house that this should be a place where we can enjoy each other’s company and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pondering The Paradox Of Christmas

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 13, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,793 views

    There are many great truths in the Christian faith that are paradoxes - Mary was the first to ponder the great truth of the incarnation.

    Pondering the Paradox of Christmas (note: this sermon was delivered at Maranatha Christian Fellowship, Nevada, MO) December 10, 2006 Luke 2:8-19 (NIV) 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Claiming The Promised Rest Of God

    Contributed by David Rogers on Dec 20, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,994 views

    Discuss what it means for christians to rest in God

    Claiming the Promised Rest of God Hebrews 4:1-13 “4:1 Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left [us] of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it. 2 For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Facing Life’s Difficulties Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 6, 2010
    based on 28 ratings
     | 15,511 views

    How we are to take joy amid the hardships of Life.

    Sermon: Facing Life’s Difficulties Series: James - Real Faith for Real Life James 1:1-12 Background of James Written by James, the Lord’s Brother Written around 45 A.D. Written to show that a Real Faith is lived with Real Actions in Real Life James tells us a real faith Finds Joy in the midst of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Betrayal And Redemption

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 28, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,460 views

    A look at the interaction between Jesus and Judas in John's account of the last supper.

    Normally I try to start my sermons with a funny story, but today I want to start it with something of a confession. The last two years God has taken me taken me through some deep valleys in my life, with pain and hurt that I can honestly say I don’t wish and anybody, but you can understand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Be The Manager Of My Life

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Mar 15, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,635 views

    This sermon deals with handling of our monies and time

    “Jesus, be the MANAGER of my LIFE!” 1. EARN AN HONEST LIVING. The principle of WORK. 2Thessalonians 3:6 “In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ we appeal to people – no, we command them: settle down and get to work. Earn your own ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Letter To Me

    Contributed by James White on Mar 31, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,709 views

    HOW you were born the 1st time makes no difference… OH but WHAT a difference being Born Again makes. It doesn’t change your past, but it releases you from it. It will change your present and make you brand spanking NEW.

    Brad Paisley wrote and sings a song which I am borrowing the title from today. “Letter to me” speaks of a desire to send a message to his own past self. It’s a note of encouragement…words to the wise and hope for the future. From the moment of our birth, we begin a lifelong ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    One Body ... United For God's Work

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Nov 9, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 20,336 views

    I don’t care what anybody has ever told you ... the same day that you was saved by GRACE (charis) is the same day that you received your spiritual gift (charisma)

    ONE BODY UNITED... FOR GOD’S WORK 1 Corinthians 12:1-7 Preached on 9 November 2008 at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, Waukegan, IL by REV. KELVIN L. PARKS Text: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7 Subject: One Body ... United for GOD’s Work I am reminded of a Sunday Morning Peanuts comic strip, where LUCY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Yay, My Life Stinks!" Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Nov 13, 2008
     | 5,409 views

    Part 3 of our Fracture Series looks at how God uses trials to build our faith.

    Fracture Part 3- Yay, My Life Stinks! Pastor Ryan Akers Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Member's Only! Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Nov 30, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,575 views

    Part 5 of our Fracture series looks at the barrier of favoritism. We tackle what the bible has to say about social and class warfare and how we need to keep this out of the church.

    Fracture Part 5- “Member’s Only” Pastor Ryan Akers I am excited about this message today. Because it’s a message that I think affects all of us but none of us want to openly admit that we struggle with what I am about to talk about. That’s what makes it fun because it’s so challenging. Before we ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Sharing Christmas Greetings Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 12, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,403 views

    Vital ways God taught us to share Christmas greetings.

    Ever wondered where the idea of Christmas greetings came from? Why do we greet others with “Merry Christmas” and send Christmas cards, letters and emails? The idea comes from God. God was the first Christmas greeter and He didn’t send a card or even an email to say, “Merry Christmas” to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Passover/Unleavened Bread

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,372 views

    A look at how Jesus fulfilled the Jewish Feasts of Passover and Unleavened Bread by his crucifixion and burial.

    Note: This sermon was a joint presentation by our two Pastors. Pat: This year Dana and I have decided to take some time to focus on some of our rich heritage as followers of Jesus Christ. As we’ve consistently pointed out, the Bible is, from beginning to end, the account of the reconciliation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Biblical Principle Of Long Life

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 17, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 25,147 views

    God’s original plan for man was life not death, health not sickness, energy not weariness and radiance not dullness. So, if Brother Adam had not sinned, he would have lived forever. The Bible emphasizes that God is not interested in short life. One man of

    BIBLICAL PRINCIPLE OF LONG LIFE Dr. D. K. Olukoya In the last few years, we have witnessed or heard about a lot of tragedies. People that were expected to be alive are dead. A lot of young people are dead and some of them were born again. Is it God’s will? No. We must also realize that the devil ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Apr 22, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,953 views

    Part of a lengthy series I am doing in the book of Philippians.

    HOW TO BE A CHRISTIAN AND STILL ENJOY LIFE LIVING ON PURPOSE Sunday April 13, 2008 Scripture Reference: Philippians 1:21 Intro. A. How do you think you are living your life today, on purpose or by default? If you had to give me an answer I am pretty sure all of would say that we are living ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness