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  • Spencer Miller avatar

    Almost Drowned By Life’s Distractions

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on Apr 27, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 19,992 views

    One of the worst and most serious of all life’s distractions is our fears which may momentarily cause us to take our eyes off of Jesus.

    "But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me." INTRODUCTION Here’s a scenario I would like for you to consider, you just left the doctor’s office and was given a list of foods to avoid and then you go to a family dinner only to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Like A Child

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 30, 2014
     | 4,088 views

    A child's perspective of God. An advent series - 4 of 4

    Faith Like a Child - 4 My God Can Do Anything December 22, 2013 For the past 3 weeks we’ve been looking at what it means to have the faith of a child. We’ve talked about the fact that a child would say My God is With Me My God is For Me My God Forgives Me And as we look at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Behavior Matters Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 22, 2012
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    As a Christian we can think we are wiser than we really are. Our wisdom is discovered in our behavior.

    Introduction “Don’t you know better?” Have you had someone talk that way to you (besides your parents)? “Are you telling me that you don’t know…?” The Corinthians are getting the “don’t you know” treatment from Paul. Six times in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Overseer’s Fitness-5

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 9, 2012
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    5 of 6. Paul related the moral qualifications for an overseer of the Church. Character traits for overseers of the church are definitive. ?How is his fitness determined? An overseer’s fitness is decided by his...

    The OVERSEER’s FITNESS-V—1Timothy 3:1-7 Attention: Alisha’s(my son’s girlfriend) artistic ability. An excellent artist. Uses many media. Has a portfolio. She is fittted & poised to be a great artist. Likewise, oversight of the local church requires a certain fitness. Need: Paul related the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Father's Song

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 30, 2012
     | 8,455 views

    Father's Day sermon that teaches that the way to happiness, as a Father, is to fear and obey the Lord

    The Father’s Song Psalm 128 I was going to start Father’s Day with a poem… but Dads don’t like mushy, tear jerking poems. I thought about having someone stand and tell about their Dad… but that is too mushy for Dads too And really, Father’s Day is not like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Did I Get Here!

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 15, 2012
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     | 20,702 views

    Have you ever ended up in a condition or situation that just boggled your mind. You couldn’t understand how you ended up here. You did everything you thought was right yet your marriage ended up in divorce court, your child ended up in jail, you fou8nd

    “How did I get Here” By Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. SCRIPTURES:- Psalms 51, 2nd Samuel 11 – 12. FOCUS VERSES:- Psalm 51:16-17:- “For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give [it]: thou delightest not in burnt offering. The sacrifices of God [are] a broken spirit: a ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Gods Grace In Corinth Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 13, 2013
     | 7,464 views

    Looking at Gods grace to the Corinthians from 1 Corinthians 1:4-9 Among things it is deeply personal but also corporate, its saving grace and enriching grace but also sustaining and all sufficient grace.

    God’s Grace - 1Corinthians 1.4-9 Paul opens up this section of his letter with a V4 The Prayer of Thanksgiving - towards God for the Corinthian believers; . What are the specifies of his Thanksgiving? (i) It flows from a personal encounter with God I give thanks to my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Last Thing To Go

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 3, 2013
     | 4,592 views

    The prophet Elisha, who was Elijha’s apprentice, is only mentioned one time in the New Testament. (Elijah is mentioned 29 times!)

    The Last Thing To Go 2 Kings 5.1-14 September 22, 2013 Chester FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A The prophet Elisha, who was Elijha’s apprentice, is only mentioned one time in the New Testament. (Elijah is mentioned 29 times!) Luke 4.27, Luke 4:27 (NASB) "And there were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Witnesses Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Dec 5, 2013
    based on 11 ratings
     | 45,306 views

    A sermon examining the importance of sharing the gospel.

    THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ISAIAH A study of Isaiah 53 Series Prologue (Continued): “Witnesses Of The Gospel” Serving in vocational ministry is a tremendous privilege and it brings me great joy. However, one of the disadvantages of my position is the constant barrage of bad news. Almost daily ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Daughters Of Sara

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 21, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,702 views

    A Mother's Day message coming from a different angle.

    DAUGHTERS OF SARAH TEXT: 1 Peter 3:1-6 1 Peter 3:1-6 KJV Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives; [2] While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear. [3] ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Freedom Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jul 3, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,405 views

    Forgiveness is a choice we make. It is rooted in Christ's sacrifice and it brings freedom.

    THE FREEDOM OF FORGIVENESS The first Friday of 1982 was a day that Kevin Tunell wishes he could forget. He was at a party and had too much too much to drink. On his way home he hit and killed an 18 year old girl. He was convicted of drunk driving and spent time in jail for manslaughter. After ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Simon Of Cyrene - The Unexpected Cross

    Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Mar 12, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 51,721 views

    This is a narrative sermon that shares a story about Simon of Cyrene. Several points of observation are at the end of the message. Rightfully utilized, the "story telling" methodology is an effective format for communication.

    THE UNEXPECTED CROSS (Sermons2012: Simon of Cyrene Narrative) 3/11/2012 a.m. Mark 15:21 A theologian said the cross of Jesus is like a diamond because the more angles you can look at it the greater your appreciation. Over the next two weeks we are going to look at the cross from different ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cross Of Salvation... Sacrificial Love! Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 15, 2012
     | 9,598 views

    We may share in the suffering of Christ by receiving his sacrificial love and by living sacrificially for others.

    Title: The Cross of Salvation… Sacrificial Love! Text: John 3:14-21 Thesis: We may share in the suffering of Christ by receiving his love and living sacrificially for others. Lenten Series: The Crosses of Lent Arthur Burns, a Jewish economist of great influence in Washington during the tenure ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Success Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Jun 16, 2013
     | 14,983 views

    How do you define success? Different people define success in various ways. While one’s achievements along the five p’s may be celebrated in their lifetime, rarely do they lasts past them. What we need to evaluate is true success that

    Success and Happiness 1 Kings 2:3, Joshua 1:1-9 How do you define success? Different people define success in various ways. Success to some is the accumulation of goods. To another, success may be academic achievement and post graduate degrees. And yet to another, success may be financial security ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Five Signs You Are Spiritually Alive

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jul 30, 2013
    based on 94 ratings
     | 223,403 views

    Are you spiritually alive or spiritually dead?

    “Five Signs You Are Spiritually Alive” “Then God made you alive with Christ, for he forgave all our sins. 14 He canceled the record of the charges against us and took it away by nailing it to the cross. 15 In this way, he disarmed the spiritual rulers and authorities. He shamed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational