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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Overcoming Obstacles Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 26, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,538 views

    If you want to overcome the obstacles in your life, concentrate on the Lord; consecrate yourself to Him; count on His Word; and then, just cross the water.

    A few years ago, drivers on the eastern highways in India encountered an especially stubborn elephant that refused to let them pass until they offered up a little food. He's even been known to stick his trunk through an open window and sniff around for any hidden treasure! One local resident ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Need For Church Revival: Remember

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 19, 2020
     | 4,321 views

    The remedy for a dying church is not to give up and close their doors...

    Thom S. Rainer is the president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources. He writes on his website, thomrainer.com, “There are certain metrics and issues physicians check when we go to the doctor. They want to check our blood pressure and temperature. They do blood tests to see if there are any ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Please God Not Men

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2016
     | 9,555 views

    To show that GOD gives us wisdom, knowledge and joy in this world because of the LORD JESUS CHRIST that pleased Him, who dwells on our insides, and GOD gave the task for sinners to work and heap up wealth and riches to hand it all to us.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you still working on Sundays? No. I'm receiving by grace II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD gives us wisdom, knowledge and joy in this world because of the LORD JESUS CHRIST that pleased Him, who dwells on our insides, and GOD gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Some Aspects Of The Church From Its Beginning - The Church’s Elevation, Elation And Rapture - Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 11, 2023
     | 1,140 views

    The Church has a fantastic elation coming to it. When all believers are caught up to be with the Lord, great will be the joy. This will be the first time ALL the Church is together. The Rapture is the gathering of the Bride, Christ's redeemed Bride.

    SOME ASPECTS OF THE CHURCH FROM ITS BEGINNING - THE CHURCH’S ELEVATION, ELATION AND RAPTURE - PART 5 [1]. THE CHURCH’S ELATION/RAPTURE - INTRODUCTION Like baptism, sadly the general church teaching has missed the boat on this issue as well. Earlier in these studies I raised the matter of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Observations For Change

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 4, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,767 views

    Change is hard, no one really likes to change. We have to decide if we want change and will take steps to accomplish the task.

    Observations for Change John 5:1-5:9 Introduction- This sermon was gleaned from ideas from SermonCentral and the Bible This morning I want you to turn to John 5:1-5:8. As you are turning there, I want to tell you of a book I read about 10 years ago. It was called “Who moved my ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Followers Of God

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,339 views

    In our scripture, we have the command given, but also the example of the Lord. Before we step out the cost is made clear.

    FOLLOWERS OF GOD Ephesians 5:1-2 I. THE COMMAND II. THE COMPARISON III. THE COST FOLLOWERS OF GOD Ephesians 5:1-2 1 Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Forming Family Values Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 4, 2005
    based on 78 ratings
     | 17,942 views

    1 of 6 messages on Putting Family First. This message gives three steps to helping families choose Godly Family Values.

    Forming Family Values Which way is your Deck Chair Facing? There’s something about the cartoon strip, "Peanuts" that can evoke a chuckle while simultaneously piercing our conscience. That’s what happened to me when I discovered a profound message in one of Charles Schultz’s comic strips. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When I Was A Child

    Contributed by Don Kesner on Jan 16, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,695 views

    Becoming a Christian is the first step, now we are to commit ourselves to growing in the knowledge and the grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

    "If I have seen further than other men it's because I have stood on the shoulders of giants who have walked before me." - Isaac Newton Disclaimer: If I have borrowed anything from a sermon you have preached, please consider yourself one of those giants whose path I have crossed at some point in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Life 101

    Contributed by West Garner on Jun 29, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,255 views

    Stepping out into life can be a scarry thing but God has a couple of principles that we can use to make life great.

    Preached at a Service for High School Seniors. Ill--In the summers we always played basketball @ YMCA. One game playing Ebenezer BC. 2 minutes left in last quarter. Score tied. They go down make basket. We come back and make basket. They call a timeout with 30 seconds to go. Out of time out EBC ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Old And Sappy

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 18, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,919 views

    A sermon dedicated to those growing older finish well and live an abundant life. 4 steps on how to be found faithful to the end!

    Scripture: Psalm 92 (cf. verse 14); 2 Timothy 4:7-8; Luke 12:25-31 Title: The Sappy Life A sermon dedicated to those growing older finish well and live an abundant life. 4 steps on how to be found faithful to the end! INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit Ted ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Are We Alive But Dead?

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Mar 29, 2008
     | 7,239 views

    Are we a church that looks alive on the outside, but is really dying inwardly. This sermon will give four steps to ensure that we remain alive.

    Are we Alive but Dead? Pm service March 30th 2008 Revelation 3:1-6 Introduction Have you ever seen or been apart of a church that is dead and dying? A church that was satisfied with itself, with keeping things the way they had always been? A church resting on it laurels and past history, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Crossing The Line

    Contributed by Jackie Hill on May 3, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 16,312 views

    There are three types of people that respond to the truth, which kind are you and are you willing to take the next step in your journey with Christ?

    “Crossing the Line” John 6:60-71 Introduction… Have any of you seen the old Disney film, “Davy Crocket”? It is one of my all-time favorites. There is a scene in that movie, at the Alamo, when Col. Travis draws a line of the ground and asks the men that want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Boogie Wonderland Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jul 18, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,667 views

    To Dance with the Father is to engage in an intimate relationship with the Creator. This series addresses how to relate with God by focusing on the Father instead of on the steps of the dance.

    The DANCE July 23, 2006 Church – Boogie Wonderland Funny: This prim and proper lady was planning to go on a vacation to a nice campground in Florida. As she made her plans she began to worry about the restroom facilities, so she decided to write a letter to the campground to inquire ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Roper avatar

    It's Always Time To Start Over

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Dec 26, 2008
    based on 38 ratings
     | 15,848 views

    Our lives are full of changes, mostly because of reactions to problems. We need to take the Initiative and turn setbacks into stepping stones

    It’s Always Time to Start Over Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 A Time for Everything 1.There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: 2.a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, 3.a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Giants Do Fall

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Aug 28, 2021
     | 11,106 views

    When the enemy comes in the Lord will lift up a standard.

    I am always struck; seized and captured by the language of the bible, and by the people in the bible, but I’m even more amazed, astonished, and astounded by God’s performances in the bible. Even when life seems to be so serene and the perfect ideal, quiet, calm, under control and you might even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist