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  • Ken Harris avatar

    "Dad's Right Hand"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jun 21, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,786 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that faith – in relationship reconciliation - recognizes that God’s ways are not man’s ways.

    21 June 2009 Father’s Day U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: God’s plan is something people would have never dreamed of when it comes to relationship reconciliation. REFERENCES: Ephraim (The younger son means ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hands Reaching Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 28, 2008
     | 6,021 views

    Missions emphasis message; Jesus’ hands, bearing the marks of crucifixion, have lifted us out of sin and now empower us to reach out to places of pain.

    I had thought that this past Wednesday I was going to get a little time to myself, maybe to sit down and read, or take a walk, or drink coffee on the deck, gazing into nowhere. I had thought there might be a little leisure, as somehow the calendar had no entries on it! But no!! She who has for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Surprise Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,444 views

    Peter Excapes from jail and execution. Peter and the disciples are surprised, the guards are all surprised.

    Surprise Acts 12:1-25 I hope that you are not tiring with our study of acts. It is a book that has all these little stories that have been put together to tell about the early days of the church. Last week we heard about Barnabas and his work @ Antioch. How he brought Saul into the picture. ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Overcoming Anger

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Dec 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,333 views

    A sermon on controlling anger

    Overcoming Anger Proverbs 19:11 11Sensible people control their temper; they earn respect by overlooking wrongs. Illustration: Ever Heard of Air Rage -As a passenger boarded the Los Angeles-to-New York plane, he told the flight attendant to wake him and make sure he got off when they set down ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Chosen, Royal And Holy Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 15, 2009
    based on 106 ratings
     | 35,500 views

    1- We are a chosen people 2- We are a royal priesthood 3- We are a holy nation

    INTRO.- ILL.- A guy had been feeling down for so long that he finally decided to seek the aid of a psychiatrist. He went there, lay on the couch, spilled his guts then waited for the profound wisdom of the psychiatrist to make him feel better. The psychiatrist asked a few questions, took some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Operation Celebration

    Contributed by Wayne Dishman on Apr 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,466 views

    Celebrate the wonder of your salvation!

    Celebrate: “to demonstrate satisfaction in by festivities.” But you did not need a definition of celebration did you? All of us have been a part of some kind of celebration. It may have been an athletic accomplishment. It may have been an academic achievement. The state of Florida has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace That Heals The Great Disconnect Series

    Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Nov 15, 2011
     | 5,514 views

    What sin has done in disconnecting from God, grace in Christ has healed by reconciling and reconnecting us to God.

    Acts 3:17 "And now, brothers, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did also your rulers. 18 But what God foretold by the mouth of all the prophets, that his Christ would suffer, he thus fulfilled. 19 Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, 20 that times of refreshing ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Jehovah-Sabaoth "The Lord Of Hosts" Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 4, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 39,641 views

    This name for God will change how we relate to God.A person who understands that "The Eternally Self-existent One is over Hosts" will never joke about "the Man upstairs" or that "Someone up there likes me."

    Purpose: To unfold the truth that God has all power. Aim: I want the listener to be in awe of God's strength. INTRODUCTION: Jehovah-Sabaoth (not to confused with Sabbath) is often translated "The LORD of Hosts." Sometimes the Bible uses, "LORD God of hosts" or "God of hosts." All together we find ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Cross Of Salvation... Sacrificial Love! Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 15, 2012
     | 9,509 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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    "Living By Faith" Series

    Contributed by Paul Norwood on May 21, 2012
     | 6,649 views

    Recounts the mountain top experience of Abraham on Mount Moriah and gives four components of how we live by faith from his example.

    “Living by Faith” Scripture Reading: Genesis 21:1-7 I. Welcome II. Introduction Two months ago, I preached the first in a series of lessons called “Mountain Top Experiences” with a sermon on “Noah’s New Beginning” on the mountains of Ararat after the flood. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    My God Is An Awesome God

    Contributed by Henry Shellman on Aug 25, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,923 views

    Encouraging message showing the awesomeness of God.

    My God is an awesome God! Psa 33:8 Let all the earth fear the LORD: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him. Patsy was reading the paper and they were explaining that in the churches there are three phases that a church goes through concerning its pastor: 1. Blessed is he that ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Will You Pray With Me? Series

    Contributed by Russ Adams on Jul 26, 2013
     | 3,970 views

    This message challenges us to evaluate our prayers. We need to remember the sovereignty of God, the supremacy of Christ and the sanctity of the church.

    June 23, 2013 Church Planting Will You Pray with Me? Acts 4:23-31 Opening words: You know the story. Jesus was executed on a Friday. Everyone thought it was over. However, everyone was wrong. It was just beginning. On Sunday morning a few women showed up at his tomb to pay their final respects. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Christian’s World And Life View Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jul 27, 2013
     | 5,089 views

    Paul's doxology of Romans 11:36 describes what should be every Christian's view of the world and life.

    The Christian’s World and Life View Romans 11:36 Did you know that every person who has ever been born on this planet has a World and Life View? Some people are more active in verbalizing or articulating what that view may actually be, but we all have one. Our world view is the driving ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “excuses And Mighty Hands” Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on May 27, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,079 views

    Israel had many excuses for not responding to God's Word; People today are not much different, but the Gospel of Grace and the Hands of God are still extended TODAY.

    “Excuses and Mighty Hands” Romans 10:16-21 All of us attempt to justify our actions at one time or another with excuses. I worked in retail management for 20 years and heard some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mighty Power Of Christ Series

    Contributed by David P. Mcafee on Mar 17, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,889 views

    Christ displayed His mighty power by calming the raging sea and He can calm the storms in your life if you will only trust Him.

    The Mighty Power of Christ – Mark 4:35-41 BACKGROUND: Please open your Bibles to Mark 4:35. As we look into our next section of Scripture from the gospel of Mark, I want you to remember, that up to this point, Mark has emphasized the mighty power of Christ. Jesus Christ had a supernatural ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed