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  • Pat Damiani avatar

    Life Is Like A Sandcastle Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 11, 2009
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     | 10,273 views

    2nd in a series from Ecclesiastes. Even though life "under the sun" is fleeting, we can still enjoy the journey.

    Over the years, many of people have come up with metaphors to try and describe what life is like. Perhaps you are familiar with a few of these. Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get. • Forrest Gump Life is like a taxi. The meter just keeps a-ticking whether you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pointing To The Light Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 11, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,578 views

    John the Baptist knew who he was not and who he was, and accepted his task of pointing to Christ. Our mistakes are imagining that we are more than we are, or that we are less than we are. The real task is: just point to the light.

    My son and his wife live in a five-level townhouse in Reston, Virginia. You enter into a kind of combination corridor and stairwell at the second level. Typically I turn right when I arrive and go into the kitchen area. But when I leave that level to go to another one, I walk out of that kitchen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The New Testament Challenge Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jan 12, 2009
    based on 50 ratings
     | 9,132 views

    The first sermon detailing how to be successful in completing the New Testament Challenge

    This Sermon and Series based upon a series by Nelson Searcy and the Journey Church The New Testament Challenge Slide This is an exciting time at Hickory Creek God has done some amazing things last year and I am looking forward to some of the amazing things He is going to do this year. One thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Abram's Commitment To A Life Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 13, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,024 views

    Abraham sets the example for you and me today. He shows us how to live out our lives in absolute faith in and total commitment to the Lord.

    ABRAM’S COMMITMENT TO A LIFE OF FAITH Genesis 12:4-9 Intro: I remember as a young boy, that we moved around from place to place for awhile. I was born in Colorado, then we moved to the country Turkey, and then we moved to San Antonio.. In a sense, I was a pilgrim in my first four years of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Accessing God – The Old And New Way

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,761 views

    Comparing how the Jews accessed God and how we access God

    Accessing God – The Old and New Way - Heb 9:1-11 Have you ever felt like God is so far away? So aloof. You pray to him, but the prayers don’t even get past the ceiling? Following the Civil War, a dejected confederate soldier was sitting outside the grounds of the White House. A young boy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Spite Of It All

    Contributed by James May on Dec 11, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,382 views

    In spite of all that Satan or man can do to destroy you, Jesus has the power to deliver and set free. Many of God’s people have a wounded spirit and need Jesus’ delivering power.

    IN SPITE OF IT ALL By Pastor Jim May I know that his is the Christmas Season and that most ministers, during this time of the year, will focus on the story of the birth of Christ. Perhaps that will be the message subject for Christmas Day, but today I want to talk to you more about the things in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Temptations Of Christ

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 12, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,069 views

    When we go through temptation we do not need to go through in our own strength rather we can rely on our Saviour who has been tempted in every way, yet who did not give in.

    The Temptations of Christ Scripture Readings Hebrews 4:14-5:3 Matthew 4:1-11 (text) Beloved in the Lord Jesus Christ It doesn’t take us long in life to learn that valleys follow mountains, lows follow highs, and solutions quickly dissolve into more problems. You finish university studies and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Narnia: Encounter The Power Of The Wardrobe Series

    Contributed by Chris Regas on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,577 views

    Advent Lessons based on the release of the movie: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

    Today is the 3rd Sunday of Advent ~ 1) On the FIRST SUNDAY we ENCOUNTERED THE POWER OF THE LION and saw that the Lion of Judah who was PREDICTED in the OT is also Lamb of God who was slain for our sins! As we light the PROMISE CANDLE we are reminded that Jesus is NOT SAFE – BUT HE IS GOOD – AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hope Of Life

    Contributed by James Jack on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,370 views

    The hope we have in Christ is a living hope that will never perish, spoil or fade.

    1 Peter 1:3-12 You might have heard the old saying “where there’s life, there’s hope”. That saying tells us how important hope is to people, because if we reverse it, it says “where there’s hope, there’s life” – which means that where there’s no hope, there’s death. As humans, we live on hope. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Waiting For Christmas

    Contributed by Erik Estep on Dec 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,539 views

    What is it you’re looking forward to this Christmas? What kind of gift would you like to get? There’s a gift just waiting for you that can transform your life.

    Intro: It’s always exciting thinking @ X-mas. For me, one of the fun parts of X-mas is just watching my kids get excited @ it. Let me share w/you some letters kids wrote to Santa Claus. -“Dear Santa Claus, when you come to my house there will be cookies for you. But if you are real hungry ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The" Man Becomes "A" Man

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,016 views

    Christmas sermon reflecting on Christ coming to earth in the form of a man. Emphasizes a personal relationship with Christ, as opposed to merely believing with head knowledge.

    Well we are just one week away from the big day! Kids, are you getting a bit excited? Adults, have you finished all your shopping? Many of you are soon to be in the presence of family and friends that you have not seen throughout the year, and you always want to impress them with your knowledge ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Right Relationship Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Dec 22, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,539 views

    Christmas is about relationships, and the greatest realtionship one can have is with God. If we are going to have a right Christmas there must be a right relationship with God. This is #4 in a 4 part of the sermon series I ’m dreaming of a right Christmas

    Introduction: Did you get everything you wanted for Christmas? Was there a new X-Box 360 or Ipod under your tree, Maybe it was a new outfit or some jewelry. Everyone wants something for Christmas Our society is conditioned to getting at Christmas. The other day I read an article entitled Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Gideon: The Proof Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Travis Markes on Nov 7, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,869 views

    Series on men and women’s prayers in the Bible that made a difference and how prayer truly is the difference maker in our lives. I borrowed the outlines from SermonCentral Pro Contributor Tim Byrd

    Gideon: The proof of prayer Judges 6:1-18 A Farmer felt called to preach by God and asked God for a sign. Sitting under a tree one day he sees the letters P and C in the clouds. The farmer decides it means “Preach Christ.” So he sells the farm and equipment and goes to preach. Needless to say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Prison But Praying

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 9, 2007
    based on 91 ratings
     | 20,743 views

    In prison some things were happening. 1- the church was praying 2- the angel was working 3- the apostle was waiting

    INTRO.- ILL.- A man who had been caught embezzling millions from his employer went to a lawyer seeking defense. He didn’t want to go to jail. But his lawyer told him, "Don’t worry. You’ll never have to go to jail with all that money you have." And the lawyer was right. When the man was sent ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The High And The Mighty

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 9, 2007
    based on 76 ratings
     | 7,674 views

    Consider these thoughts about the high and mighty of all ages: 1- They throw their weight around 2- They portray themselves as great 3- They seek the praise of men 4- BUT...They are no match for God

    INTRO.- ILL.- During the 1964 Presidential campaign an elderly woman was said to have told a reporter that she intended to vote against Senator Barry Goldwater because “he’s the guy who’s going to get rid of TV.” “But, madam,” said the reporter, “I think you’re making a mistake. Senator ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ