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  • Jim Kane avatar

    "I Will Be With You"

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010
     | 3,161 views

    The third in a six-part series ‘Get Your Feet Wet.’

    In your bulletin this morning, is an insert with our series text from Matthew 14. Please take that out. What I want you to do this morning is to read this passage as I read Mark and John’s accounts of this event. As I do so, write down what you notice is different and similar to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Anointing Has Found You

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 21, 2010
    based on 29 ratings
     | 33,616 views

    The Anointing found Elisha and changed his life, that same anointing is on the move again, it’s in your neighborhood and coming down your street.

    IKing 19:19 So he departed thence, and (found Elisha) the son of Shaphat, who was plowing with twelve yoke of oxen before him, and he with the twelfth: and Elijah passed by him, and cast his mantle upon I’m going to pause right here and I’m going to prophesy that somebody’s life is going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Ingredients For Believing God Pt 4 Series

    Contributed by Mike Sanders on Sep 10, 2009
     | 3,317 views

    This sermon series helps the believer position themselves in place where God can manifest Himself

    THE INGREDIENTS FOR BELIEVING GOD PT 4 T.T. Hebrews 12 The first ingredient for believing God 1. Matt 17:20…..if you can understand faith functioning as a seed, 2. AND - If you have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, … and it shall remove; and nothing shall be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Time In The Trenches Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 52 ratings
     | 47,197 views

    What does it mean for us to "take up your cross" and deny ourselves. I signed up for the benefits! I didn’t sign up to die.

    OPEN: I recently read the true story about a preacher who was standing at the door shaking hands as the congregation departed. He grabbed one man by the hand and pulled him aside. The preacher said to him, "You need to join the Army of the Lord!" The man replied, "I’m already in the Army of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Wait For It ... And, Go!

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 16, 2010
    based on 48 ratings
     | 11,175 views

    Nehemiah not only knew how to watch and pray and weep and pray...but also how to WAIT and pray. How to have success in impossible circumstances. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    Wait for it ... and Go! Nehemiah 2:1-6 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WaitForIt.html Nehemiah is the cupbearer for King Artaxerxes, the most powerful man on earth at that time. He and his people the Jews are in captivity in Babylon, and their home town of Jerusalem is burned and destroyed, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When 1+1=1

    Contributed by Babatunde Olugboji on Jul 28, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,312 views

    This message about the God-ordained marriage relationship between man and woman as the devil is prowling to and fro looking for marriages to devour and relationships to wreck. And the church is not immune. We can learn a few lessons from the Shunamite cou

    Introduction From the title of this message, it is clear that this is an unusual formula. Yes, 1+1 = 1, not 2. Ordinarily, 1+1 equals 2, but there are many things in the word of God which are not ordinary, but extra-ordinary. When God parted the Red Sea for the people of Israel when they were being ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    He's Got The Whole World In His Hands Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 4, 2008
    based on 67 ratings
     | 68,851 views

    The song "He’s Got the Whole World..." declares the comforting message that God is in control. But does He have the WHOLE world in His hands?

    TITLE: He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands TEXT: Isaiah 40:1-31 OPEN: (lead the congregation in singing) He’s got the whole world in His hands [Repeat 4x] He’s got the Sun and the Moon in His hands [Repeat 3x] He’s got the little bitty baby in His Hands. [Repeat 3x] He’s got you and me ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Said: I Am The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 28, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,983 views

    So what can the Lord’s Prayer and Jesus’ word: "I am the Good Shepherd" have in common.

    Sketch on the Lord’s prayer (Prayer is the person who prays!!) Prayer: Our Father which art in heaven, God: Yes? Prayer: Don’t interrupt me. I’m praying God: But you called me Prayer: Called you? I didn’t call you. I’m praying. Our Father which art in heaven, God: There you did it ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Marty Baker avatar

    Honoring Mom Series

    Contributed by Marty Baker on May 22, 2013
    based on 16 ratings
     | 106,280 views

    This message was given on Mothers Day. It focuses on the story of the Wedding in Cana ... Jesus' first miracle.

    Honoring Mom! John 2:1-11 / May 13, 2013 Hello, my name is Marty Baker and I want to welcome to the Creek. Today is “the day”. It’s Mothers Day and we are here to celebrate. Did you know that Mother's Day is the third most celebrated holiday of the year after Christmas and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Pick Up Your Mat

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Mar 12, 2013
     | 7,336 views

    “anyone who has faith in me will do what I am doing, he will do even greater things cause I will go to the Father.

    “Pick up your mat” Allan H. Kircher Sermon for Love House Ministries 2nd chapter of Mark, verses 1-12. • The house was filled • It was filled/anticipation of hearing/good news/gospel. • Almost 2000 years ago Jesus filled the house • A house in Capernaum. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    The Cleansing Shower Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 14, 2013
     | 8,410 views

    After David's confession of his sin, he asks God to purify and renew him.

    The cross is such an ironic symbol. In context, 2000 years ago, a cross was a horrible instrument of torture and death, it was feared and reviled, it was a punishment so dehumanizing that it was to be a major deterrent to crime, and those sentenced to death on a cross were humiliated and debased. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Top Models Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 20, 2012
    based on 146 ratings
     | 28,112 views

    There are lots of bad role models in this world . But Jesus called us to be role models of His way of life for others. So, how do I become the kind of role model he wants me to be and how can I make a difference in the lives of others?

    OPEN: We played a youtube video that gave a lighthearted view of fashion since 1911: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JxfgId3XTs That video displayed the changes of style and fashion that have taken place over the years. ILLUS: I remember looking back at some of my high school pictures… and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Bonnicksen avatar

    Not Judge Judy! Judge Jehovah

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on May 15, 2011
     | 4,590 views

    Conveying a message of hope that if we're saved in Christ, then there is no fear of one day having to face Judge Jehovah.

    INTRO <TAKE GAVEL -- SWING AROUND IN YOUR HAND> <BANG IT A FEW TIMES> That can really wake someone up. Question -- does that sound intimidate you? It does me. It’s a sound I almost heard a number of years ago. Allow me to explain. Shortly after we returned to Minnesota from navy life, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A More Excellent Way Series

    Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 22, 2011
     | 5,551 views

    A look at the more excellent way of love - using the gifts for their intended purpose in their intended context.

    A More Excellent Way 1 Corinthians 13 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI March 8, 2009 Series: The Church in Crisis I remember a sermon – years ago, in fact I think I may have preached it during my time here as an intern – where my opening illustration was the difference between the way my ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Black Regiment Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 19, 2011
    based on 125 ratings
     | 29,545 views

    When America won its freedom it did so - in part - because it had a secret weapon that even the King of England feared.

    OPEN: 1776. That was the year the Declaration of Independence was signed. But did signing that declaration actually make America a free and independent nation? No. There was still a long, and costly conflict that needed to fought with THE superpower of the day. • America only had rag tag ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ