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  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Let The Son Shine!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 1, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,848 views

    Let the Son Shine! 1) On you; 2) Through you

    Even if the temperatures don’t always reflect it, the position of the sun proves it. Spring is on its way! Sure there is still lots of snow on the ground and the sidewalks are plenty icy, but the sun keeps climbing higher and staying longer in the sky – a sure sign of spring’s approach. I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Winning The Race

    Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 16, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,937 views

    All of us want to be "winning Christians" and fulfill the purposes God has for us. What are the essentials for winning the race and one day receiving the reward that is promised?

    WINNING THE RACE Philippians – Be Joyful! Paul’s heart for the Philippians. 1. I have you in my mind (1:3-6) 2. I have you in my heart (1:7-8) 3. I have you in my prayers (1:9-11) Philippians 3:12-16 – Christian Growth/Spiritual Maturity (not salvation---santification) In Chapter 3, Paul is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    7 Keys To Revival

    Contributed by Mark Price on May 12, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 9,298 views

    We find a defined prescription for real revival in 2 Chronicles 7:14. The problem is that, like with many precribed orders from our physician, we hesitate to take the medicine.

    Over and over, the Lord spoke to Israel through Jeremiah the prophet saying, "Return to Me." Practically to the very end, He called unto them to return and repent. He admonished them as a loving and faithful Husband would his unfaithful wife. As a Shepherd, He called to His wayward sheep. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Father's Day 2005

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 3, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,425 views

    Description of a Christian father

    Matthew 5:48, “Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” Video Clip—“The Perfects” from SERMON SPICE (This video, filmed in black and white, is an over the top parody of an atypical family named the “Perfects” who are perfect in every way. It is set on a Sunday morning and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    How Can You Tell If A Seed Is Living Or Dead

    Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Nov 11, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,105 views

    Revival / Christian Character

    HOW CAN YOU TELL IF A SEED IS LIVING OR DEAD? 1 Peter 1:23 Take a careful look at your seeds; just by looking, can you tell if the seeds in which you hold in you hand is alive. Or have you cast judgment and deemed these seeds as useless and dead. When you look at a seed, there is something more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Session 10 "From Served To Serving” Series

    Contributed by Rik Wadge on Dec 18, 2006
    based on 39 ratings
     | 13,256 views

    Week 10 0f 13

    Seismic Shifts Session 10 “From Served to Serving” RBW (inspired from “seismic shifts” book) + Cannes Film Festival Video Clip: (50sec) children’s cancer video. Example of an act of unselfish service. Not giving to get, just giving. Congregational Scripture Reading: +Mark 10:45 (NIV) 45 For ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Keep Pursuing Ahead

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jan 1, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,303 views

    The main things that we are to keep the main thing in church

    A blessed new year to all of you! Someone said, “The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.” With the year 2007 ahead of us, let me remind you of the main thing that we are to pursue. Let us see how the early church did it in Acts 2:41-47... “Those who accepted his message were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forceful Men Lay Hold Of The Kingdom

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Oct 12, 2004
    based on 86 ratings
     | 21,099 views

    We must be like John, fearlessly striving ahead in the gospel; forcefully making our way into the Kingdom; staying there, and helping others to enter in.

    Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    "A True Friend Stirs You Up" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 19,105 views

    A true friend will care enough to confront you.

    "Give me the avowed, the erect, the manly foe; Bold I can meet, perhaps return his blow; But of all the plagues, good heaven, thy wrath can send; Save, oh save me from the candid friend!" This poem speaks about an aspect of friendship which most of us would probably rather do without, but which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Morrison avatar

    Finding The Will Of God: The Weigh Station Series

    Contributed by Dan Morrison on Sep 18, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,975 views

    In Finding and walking in the will of God have you found there is a cost? It may cost you your job, popularity, cause you personal grief.

    Finding God’s will; The Weigh Station signpost (Decision Time) Illustration of the trips from Columbia and always concerned about the weigh station. Would I be able to go on or would I pull to the side. The weigh station sign reminds me to “Count the cost” In Finding and walking in the will of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Red Carpet

    Contributed by John Beehler on Apr 9, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,287 views

    The red carpet would shortly be stained blood red.

    The Red Carpet It’s Palm Sunday. What does this day mean to you? Just one more week to chocolate heaven? The day we get the leaf at church and the kids parade through the sanctuary with them? Actually it’s the day they threw down the symbolic red carpet for Jesus’ triumphal ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mark Beaird avatar

    Can America Return To God

    Contributed by Mark Beaird on May 2, 2003
    based on 270 ratings
     | 65,696 views

    How can we turn this nation back to God? Can it even be done? Yes! We can make a difference!

    CAN AMERICA RETURN TO GOD? By Mark Beaird Text: I Chronicles 7:14 "Nothing Happened Today" by Morris Chalfant Britain’s King George III wrote the day’s activities in his diary: "July 4, 1776--Nothing happened today." Nothing happened? America was born that day, King George. Her birth ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dana Chau avatar

    Experience The Joy Of Peace

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Dec 23, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 4,507 views

    Learn how to have peace with God, peace with others and peace of mind

    Experience the Joy of Peace If you’ve been here the last four weeks, you would have learned some very practical and eternal truths for experiencing a life of joy. We talked about how joy is a matter of our spirit, the part of us that relates to God. We need to know, joy requires effort and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Where There's A Will, There's A Way Series

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 28, 2000
    based on 86 ratings
     | 9,671 views

    God invites us to pursue his will where He will make a way for His power to be made real in our lives!

    - Confidence in the One Who hears… The power is in the one who hears. Not only the power for our lives… but also the plan. - Your father knows that He has an incredible plan for you. That your life is not what you think it is. We are eternal creatures. - Imagine a line… - God is acting out a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Liberation From Loneliness Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 13, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 15,264 views

    This six part sermon series on overcoming crippling sins is based on David Jeremiah’s Slaying The Giants In Your Life.

    Slaying the Giants In Your Life Series "Liberation From Loneliness" 2 of 6 May 5, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A A recent Gallop poll said 4 out of 10 Americans admit to frequent feelings of intense loneliness. *The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist