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  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Riding The Ripple

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 26, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,104 views

    There is a big difference between your boat getting swamped and riding the ripple that God desires for us.

    Riding the Ripples Matthew 8:23-27 Introduction- I want to talk about the storms in our lives. We all have them. Maybe today is sunny , but storms come to all of us. Maybe you are right in the middle of a storm and I say to you this morning. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Kept From Falling

    Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Apr 3, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 33,088 views

    God can keep you.

    KEPT FROM FALLING Jude 24, 25 Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen. KEPT FROM FALLING Jude 24, 25 ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Lee Henry avatar

    Crown Me

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 30, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,196 views

    To receive the crown of life we must fight the fight of faith and finish the race.

    Crown Me! II Tim. 4:6-8 Introduction: As a child, I played many different games with my grandmother. One game I remember that she never lost was Checkers. She seemed to have a particular knack of playing that game. For those of you who have played the game, you will recall that when you move ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Leave It All On The Field

    Contributed by Mark Price on Sep 14, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,758 views

    This message utilizes the "Facing the Giants" free video download found at SermonSpice.com, and was used at a special "Football Friday Night" on a Youth night of reviv

    Title: Leave it all on the Field Show the video clip… found at http://www.sermoncentralstore.com/ProductInfo.aspx?CategoryID=0&productid=VI1406467& Introduction This is “Football Friday Night”! I thought it would be good to open with that particular clip, just to set the stage for the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    A Time To Stand And A Time To Negotiate Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 2, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,195 views

    Fools respond to all situations in the same way; solid Christians adjust.

    A Time to Stand and A Time to Negotiate (Philippians 4:1-3) 1. Sometimes compromise is a virtue: A New York family bought a ranch out West where they intended to raise cattle. Friends visited and asked if the ranch had a name. "Well," said the would-be cattleman, "I wanted to name it the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Religion's Favorite Sin

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Oct 2, 2005
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,762 views

    the danger of hypocrisy

    Intro: one of the classic, I Love Lucy shows was the show where Lucy and Ethel traded places with Ricky and Fred; one of the funniest parts of that show was when Ricky put a whole box of yeast into his dough and it overflowed the oven. Yeast is a powerful substance, just a little is needed to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael Trask avatar

    The Race Of Faith

    Contributed by Michael Trask on Oct 7, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,824 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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    Developing The Discipline Of Gratefulness

    Contributed by Denise Raterta on Oct 31, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,505 views

    Just how does one develop the discipline of gratefulness, joy and contentment, the way Paul envisioned it? Consider the following steps...

    Developing the Discipline of Gratitude Thankfulness is increasingly following a lonely trail nowadays. People seem to fall more frequently into the mire of ingratitude, especially when greatly impacted by the stresses of this world. Human beings throughout history have demonstrated their ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    God Requires Us To Take Care Of Israel! Series

    Contributed by Michael Trigg on Oct 15, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,455 views

    For us the big question is, ‘Are we ready for the return of Christ?’ Jesus warns us to be ready for His return at any time.

    God requires us to take care of Israel! ZECHARIAH 6:1 – 8 INTRODUCTION. Four chariots coming down from between two mountains of bronze. The eighth and final vision. We have a wonderful pledge of love from God towards His people here. Despite all that the people of Israel had done in disobeying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ferris avatar

    Our Challenge As A Christian – Part 2

    Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Jan 14, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,437 views

    God saved us by His grace and has a wonderful ministry for each of our lives. The Bible says, "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them." Praise God, we all have a mi

    God saved us by His grace and has a wonderful ministry for each of our lives. The Bible says, "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them." Praise God, we all have a ministry unto good works and it is all part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Jesus, The Son Of God

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 20, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,730 views

    5 things Gabriel said about Jesus

    Luke 1:26-35 Jesus, The Son of God Woodlawn Baptist Church December 2, 2001 Introduction Only 22 shopping days left! Do you have yours done? This past week as Kathy and I have been out, we have stood in the long lines and thought about that "just right" gift for each member of the family. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Five Kinds Of Relationship With Jesus Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 26, 2006
    based on 36 ratings
     | 17,913 views

    Mark reveals a one to five scale of relationships with Jesus, from his enemies to his selected servants. Do you see yourself in one of these?

    Read or recite Mark 3. In this chapter the opposition against Jesus is mounting. It began in chapter 2 as Jesus broke several traditions that stood in the way of reaching out to the needy and lost. Remember? 1. Jesus announced the forgiveness of sins to the paralytic. 2. He had dinner with tax ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Lotze avatar

    Counting The Cost Of Following Jesus Ii Series

    Contributed by Steve Lotze on Jan 30, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,853 views

    Third in Series of what it means to really follow Jesus

    Counting the Cost of Following Jesus II Oct. 9, 2005, Luke 9: 57-63 These are my actual notes and sermon handouts and they probably mean more to me than they do to you. If you don’t understand something in my notes – feel free to e-mail me for clarification (stevenmary7@hotmail.com). Here’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Harvey avatar

    Are You A Lump? Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 18, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,145 views

    Sometimes we feel like hiding under the covers, like a lump instead of facing up to our faults. Through Christ the price has been paid for all our faults, past, present and future. Therefore there can be no condemnation.

    CSI: CHRISTIAN SPIRITUAL IDENTITY “ARE YOU A LUMP?” Show Nooma video- “Lump” What is the area of your life where you feel like a lump? Are you overwhelmed by the past and feel like there is no hope? Today we are going to look at the spiritual identity of those who are trapped by the sin that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Castile avatar

    A Fresh Start: Tomorrow Begins A New Day

    Contributed by Robert Castile on Jan 2, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,698 views

    New Year’s Eve has always been a time for looking back to the past, and more importantly, forward to the coming year. It’s a time to reflect on the changes we want (or need) to make and resolve to follow through on those changes.

    "A Fresh Start: Tomorrow begins a new day." 2 Cor. 5:17; Phil 3:13b-14; Jeremiah 29:11; I John 1:9 Great Bend, Kansas December 31, 2006 INTRODUCTION: New Year’s Eve has always been a time for looking back to the past, and more importantly, forward to the coming year. It’s a time to reflect on ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness