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  • Charles Salmon avatar

    It Came Upon The Midnight Clear Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 18, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,563 views

    A sermon on the Christmas message of "Peace On Earth."

    It Came Upon the Midnight Clear Luke 2:14 INTRO.: Christmas is nearing and I thought it might be good to consider the messages of some of our Christmas songs. Today, I want to think about the song, "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear," by Edmond Sears, a New York Unitarian Minister, who penned it in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Memories Are Made Of This

    Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jul 31, 2006
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,699 views

    The Word of God has many places where we are challenged to REMEMBER. I have list six of them.

    MEMORIES ARE MADE OF THIS 1 Cor. 11:23-26 T/S I BELIEVE THAT THE WORD OF GOD TEACH US TO REMEMBER CERTAIN THINGS. THERE ARE PROBABLY MANY MORE THAT COULD BE NAMED BUT FOR THE SAKE OF TIME WE WILL LOOK AT SIX THINGS WE NEED TO REMEMBER. I. REMEMBER WHO WE ARE: Eccl 12:1 Remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mitch Davis avatar

    The Power Of Prayer

    Contributed by Mitch Davis on Aug 8, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,169 views

    We talk about prayer, study about it and state how we should pray. But how many of us - practically speaking - have untapped the power of prayer?

    The Power of Prayer Theme: what makes prayer so powerful INTRODUCTION A. Satan knows… 1. If he can afflict the people of God… 2. Or somehow weaken their faith… 3. Then they (God’s people) will be distracted from using their most powerful weapon against him: prayer. B. God knows… 1. If we place our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ministry Outside The Circle Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 26, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,431 views

    Leprosy has been understood to be an allegory for sin throughout the history of the church. We learn a great deal about our need and God’s great love in this story of the leper and Jesus.

    Matthew 8:2-4 “Ministry Outside the Circle” INTRODUCTION When reading a passage of Scripture, it is important for us to ask the question, “How does this apply to my life today?” The question before us, as we read this miracle story is, “What could we today, in the twenty-first century, have ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "A Godly Mother"

    Contributed by Monte Mcelfresh on May 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,785 views

    Encouragement to mothers and "mother-like" women in facing the challenges of life.

    “A Godly Mother” Luke 1:26-38 Introduction Today we honor and recognize our mothers. There is no greater vocation nor honor than being a mother. It is a great privilege that is not bestowed upon everyone. One of the greatest mothers who ever lived was a young, poor, virgin maid named Mary. Her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Call To Service

    Contributed by Ian Biss on Jul 2, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 19,035 views

    A call for the church to follow the teaching of Jesus

    A Call To Service By Ian Biss 3/10/02 Intro. . . A little girl had been trying for months to learn the art of tying her shoes. She finally grasped the knack and was able to do it by herself. Her parents expected the child to be delighted, but were surprised by her disappointment. Her ...read more

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    Denomination: Grace Brethren

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    I Will Be With You Series

    Contributed by Michael Fogaras on Nov 28, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,250 views

    This is #2 in a five part series on the 5 "No’s or excuses" of Moses.

    Moses, Moses Part II ¡§I Will Be With You¡¨ Exodus 3:12 Introduction: On July 27th, I shared my vision for North Thurston Life Center. I spoke about Moses and the burning bush. And many of you were touched by the awesome power of God¡¦s Holy Spirit. I spoke about the vision God has given me ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Savior's Supernatural Stealth

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Sep 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,614 views

    How Jesus hid Himself when He was in danger and slipped away unharmed. A word study of “hid” and its relationship to Colossians 3:3 “For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God”

    I. INTRODUCTION – John 8:59 – The Second Of Two Near-Stonings In John 8 A. Near Stoning Of A Sinner (John 8:3-5) “Then the scribes and Pharisees brought to Him a woman caught in adultery. And when they had set her in the midst, they said to Him, "Teacher, this woman was caught in adultery, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Enemy Within: Anger Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 22, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,213 views

    A sermon on the danger of anger and how Jesus would have us handle anger.

    The Enemy Within: Anger. Matt. 5:21-24 INTRO.: Matt. 5:21-48 records a group of six sayings Bible scholars sometimes call the “antitheses” section of the Sermon on the Mount. They set Jesus’ teachings in contrast to the legalistic practices of the religious leaders. Each begins, “you have heard, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don't Fall For That Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on May 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,243 views

    The lure of false teaching. Many fall for teaching that is false, because they have not examined the teaching or the teacher.

    Don’t Fall for That!!! Galatians 1:6-10 May 6, 2007 Galatians 1:6 (HCSB) I am amazed that you are so quickly turning away from Him who called you by the grace of Christ, and are turning to a different gospel- The Lure of False Teaching  The Judaizers  Taught Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jonathan Powell avatar

    What We As God's People Should Do When God Puts A Plan Together Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,954 views

    We should follow God’s plan when He puts one into our heart! Sermon 3 in series

    What we as God’s People should do when God puts a plan together Nehemiah 3:1-32 Sermon #3 – Under Construction Over the past two chapters, we have seen God divinely put a plan/vision in Nehemiah’s heart to rebuild the wall to protect the city of Jerusalem. This plan only came through Nehemiah’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Importance Of Being Holy

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,897 views

    Being Holy - a sermon describing the attributes of holiness.

    The Importance of Being Holy 1 Peter 1:13-16 August 13, 2006 AM I don’t know about each one of you, I can only speak for myself. It has become increasingly hard over time to live the life that God would have each one of us to in the world today. People are hard to deal with. The temptation for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Solid Rock Series

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Mar 2, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 21,718 views

    Christ is the solid Rock. Christ and the cross are foolishness to some and they stumble and fall. Others stand on the Rock and place their trust in Him and in Him alone.

    The Solid Rock The Good News of God By Greg Johnson February 28, 2007 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org/greg_johnson_blog Romans 9:30-33 God’s Word says (Romans 9:30-33 NIV) "What then shall we say? That the Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, have obtained it, a righteousness that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Management Training Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,938 views

    One of the transformations that takes place in the life of a Christian is our perspective on material possessions. The scripture teaches that things are gifts from God--to be managed and shared.

    Luke 16:1-13 “Management Training” INTRODUCTION Heroes and antiheroes are a part of life. Parents might encourage their children to be like Oprah Winfrey, Colin Powell, Bill Gates, or Mother Teresa. At the same time, few parents would point to O.J. Simpson as a good role model, or Kenneth Ley ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Dare 2 B Different Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 2, 2007
     | 5,811 views

    The entire Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7 is about how believers are to be different. In Jesus’ model prayer, we find the prescription for being different.

    DARE 2 B DIFFERENT – Choose a Different Path Matthew 7:13-14; 6:9-10 The entire ‘Sermon on the Mount’ (Matt. 5-7) is about how believers are to be different. Choose the Road Less Traveled I. Embody His Name – Reflect His Character (Matthew 6:9 “Your Name is Holy”) A. What is God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist