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  • Michael Trask avatar

    The Race Of Faith

    Contributed by Michael Trask on Oct 7, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,891 views

    Keeping the faith can sometimes be very much like jogging: its a battle against yourself.

    You’ve see them along side the road. They often wear ragged and loose fitting clothes. Their expression is usually a mixture of pain and determination. You’ve seen them in the rain, you’ve seen them in the snow, you’ve seen them when the sun is blistering hot and the humidity is nearly ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Salt

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Oct 7, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 13,490 views

    Challenges Christians to be the Salt of the Earth. Asks them to evaluate where they stand as a Christian.

    SALT MATTHEW 5:13 SEPTEMBER 29, 2002 Parkersburg Baptist Church WHAT IS SALT? IT IS A PRESERVATIVE, IT CAN ALSO BE USED TO PURIFY. IT IS AN ANTISEPTIC THAT MAKES THINGS CLEAN. SALT IS VALUABLE. SO VALUABLE AT ONE POINT THAT IT WAS USED TO PAY A PORTION OF A ROMAN SOLDIERS SALARY. HOW MANY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Looked For A Man

    Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Mar 13, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 19,514 views

    The Marines’ idea of looking for "a few good men" is not original. It was God who first said "I sought for a man..." Throughout the history of man here on this earth, God has been seeking men that He could trust, men through whom he could accomplish His

    I Looked For A Man! Text: Ezekiel 22:23-31 Highlight Verse 30 Introduction: The Marines’ idea of looking for "a few good men" is not original. It was God who first said "I sought for a man..." Throughout the history of man here on this earth, God has been seeking men that He could ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On Easter, Remember Jesus Christ (2) Series

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Mar 21, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,679 views

    REMEMBER HIS APPEARANCE TO MARY MAGDALENE. REMEMBER HIS RESURRECTION WAS FOR A PURPOSE

    ON EASTER, REMEMBER JESUS CHRIST (2) MARK 16:9-20; II TIMOTHY 2:8 9 It was early on Sunday morning when Jesus rose from the dead, and the first person who saw him was Mary Magdalene, the woman from whom he had cast out seven demons. 10 She went and found the disciples, who were grieving and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Meeting God Down A Rabbit Trail Series

    Contributed by Mark Winter on Jan 17, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 10,752 views

    God stands at the end of our rabbit trails when we have exhausted all human options

    You’ve probably heard the phrase, “going down a rabbit trail.” Wild rabbits don’t like to saunter down Main Street; they prefer bolting down trails leading deep into the woods. (By the way, jackrabbits are capable of speeds up to 40 mph to evade predators). To go down a “rabbit trail,” then, means ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What We Believe...about Sin

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 26, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,473 views

    Focuses more on the sin of failing to respond to the Holy Spirit.

    Larry C. Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net Title: What We Believe...About Sin Text: Proverbs 29:1 Introduction President Calvin Coolidge was returning home from going to church. He was asked what the preacher had preached about. His one word reply, "Sin". The questioner wasn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Tear It Down! Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 12,535 views

    A look at Josh and Jericho and removing obstacles in your life

    TEAR IT DOWN JOSHUA 6:20-27 INTRODUCTION The story of Joshua and the city of Jericho (found in chapters 6 and 7) is one of those stories that are familiar to all of us. It is an amazing story. As I have looked at this passage, I have found some very profound spiritual lessons, but one more than ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Am Not Where I Should Be?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 3, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,787 views

    I am not where I should be, but I have set my aim for more!

    I am not where I should be? By Wade martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Philipians 3: 13 (KJV) Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I DO, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forward unto those things which are before. Philippians 3 :13 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    6keys To Godly Relationships. Key#4 Forgiving

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Aug 28, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 3,258 views

    An elderly person once said, "To have a long relationship, you must have a short memory." Let’s discover the value of forgiveness in Godly relationships.

    It has been said that real friends are those who, when you have made a fool of yourself, don’t feel you’ve done a permanent job. An elderly person was quoted that if you want to have a long relationship with anyone, you need a short memory. Tell story Ananias; pray. I. Forgiveness is a response ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Buised Reeds And Smoldering Wicks

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 12,764 views

    In the midst of our "throw away" society, Jesus restores broken lives. Let Jesus give you a "before and after" story of restoration, renewal and hope.

    Intro: You have probably heard the story about the preacher who would put a breath mint in his mouth as he would step to the pulpit to begin to preach. Not only did this keep the preacher from having bad breath to offend his congregation as he would greet them at the conclusion of the mornings ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Don't Give Up

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 25, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 31,898 views

    We are called to never give up when we have God on our side

    Don’t Give Up Selected Passages August 24, 2002 Introduction A man decided to join a monastery and one of the rules of the group was that you were only allowed to speak two words every ten years. At the end of ten years he said, "Bad food!" Ten more years went by and he said, "Hard bed!" ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    There Is More To Dream About Than Summer Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,486 views

    The first message in a series looking at what keeps us from really dreaming great things for God.

    Introduction: Mystic Seaport is filled with a variety of clippers and other sea-worthy ships. Countless voyages have been sailed by each ship. There is perhaps no greater sight to behold than that of such a sea-worthy vessel, trimming through the water under full sail. The ship is in her world. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Letting Go Of Human Dependencies

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 27, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,652 views

    The Holy Spirit reveals insights to those who consistently lay aside all of our their false dependencies.

    Letting Go Our Human Dependencies Quote: God is ready to assume full responsibility for the life wholly yielded to Him. Andrew Murray. 1. The Holy Spirit convicts us of any form of dependency other than Jesus Christ. Jesus said to the Pharisees, "You hypocrites; as it is written: ‘These ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Hill avatar

    A Firm Foundation

    Contributed by David Hill on Jul 9, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 36,007 views

    Building your life on Jesus.

    A FIRM FOUNDATION Matthew 7:24-27 On what have you built your life? What exactly does your faith, family, and future rest on ? Have you built on a firm foundation that’s unshakable ,unmoveable , or shifting sand that’s shifts with every storm? Today we live in a world were many are DEMORALIZED, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is In Trouble

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Apr 22, 2004
    based on 114 ratings
     | 9,701 views

    Did you know that God is in trouble ? This sermon explains how.

    Sun Evening Message 4-25-04 GOD IS IN TROUBLE Psa. 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; 3 Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist