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  • David Ward avatar

    Broken Lampstand Series

    Contributed by David Ward on Jan 26, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,531 views

    A first-person narrative as Polycarp, bishop of Smyrna, whose big idea is "be faithful, not fearful."

    “Broken Lampstand” Revelation 2:8-11 INTRODUCTION Have you ever suffered for your faith? Even a little? To be faithful and be treated badly seems wrong to us—and it is wrong! There is malice in the world, such cruelty that only comes from the evil one, the destroyer. But our Lord prophesied as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Getting Over Fear Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 14, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,522 views

    This message will help the listener to discover four truths from 1st John that will help us overcome fear. It is written to help the listener understand the realationship between love and fear.

    "Getting Over Fear" 1st John 4:11-18 A young five-year-old was in the kitchen as his mother was making supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn’t want to go in alone. He said, it’s dark in there and I’m scared. So she asked him again but he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Startling Essence Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 13, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,845 views

    2 of 4 on Love - 1 Corinthians 13:4-7. The Nature of love. This message looks at the startling characteristics of love.

    A Taste of Love A Bold Flavor – November 6 The Supremacy of Love Words – Love = Noise Knowledge – Love = Nothing Sacrifice – Love = Loss Last week we spoke of the “Supremacy of love”. Without love words are noise, wisdom and knowledge are nothing and sacrifice is loss. It is Love that fills ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Time Of Heart Preparation

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,325 views

    The first Sunday of Advent. It is time to prepare our hearts and be ready for the coming of Jesus, who comes to us in spite of our sins and in spite of the messiness of human existence.

    A Time of Heart Preparation I Corinthians 1:3-9 November 27, 2005 First Sunday of Advent For those of us who live in this northern latitude, this is an interesting, and sometimes confusing time of year. Today, we find ourselves on the first Sunday of Advent; the beginning of a new year, if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    0303 Pre-Lent Iii (Quinquagesima): The Scariest Chapter In The Bible Series

    Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Mar 3, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,478 views

    Reasons why I Cor 13 may be the scariest chapter in the Bible.

    Sermon: Scariest Chapter in Scripture Text: I Cor 13:1-13 Occasion: Quinquagesima Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, Feb 26, 2006 Where: TI Ash Wednesday When: Sunday, Mar 1, 2006 Audio link: ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Is Your Soul Being Fed?

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Aug 14, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,344 views

    We are fed by nurturing and loving others. We talk a lot about love, but are we really loving others?

    Are you being spiritually fed? I want to share several things that you can do to make sure you are being spiritually fed. First, love. As simple as that. Now that makes sense – we all want to be loved. And being loved makes us feel good. We feel supported by others when they love us. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Doane Brubaker avatar

    Conquer What You Fear

    Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,215 views

    An Easter message: the courage to go on despite our fears comes from the resurrected Jesus dwelling within us.

    Conquer What You Fear Matthew 28:1-10 You understand the relationship of cause & effect. If that happened, then this results. When you enter a dark room and flip a light switch you expect the room to brighten. If you flip that switch and the windows open, you’re pretty surprised because the two ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Why Crying Makes All The Difference Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Apr 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,462 views

    Things we cry about are significant to us. What do you cry about? Are they the things Jesus cries over?

    “When Crying Makes All The Difference” As you look back over your life, what were the things that made you cry? Death. Births. Extremely joyful events: marriage. Physical pain. What do you cry about? What do you cry for? Cry over? It was June 1, 1991 when an officer came into my home and told ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Good God, It's Morning

    Contributed by Arley Ellingson on Apr 11, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,214 views

    Becoming a people who proclaim "Good God, it’s morning!"

    Easter C 4/8/2007 Luke 24:1-12 “Good God, It’s Morning!” I’d like to begin this morning’s service by asking you a very simple, but direct, question: How do you wake up in the morning? When you wake, do you roll over, put your head under your pillow or blankets & moan, “Good God, it’s morning!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Calling All Angels Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on May 2, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,453 views

    This talks about the role that angels played on the first Resurrection day. God used them because He wanted to, not because He had to. It’s the same with His servants today.

    Luke 24:1-8 – Calling All Angels Tonight we are continuing to look at various angles of the resurrection and what it means for us today. Tonight’s message is a thought I have never preached on before, and I hope that it speaks to your heart. I’m talking about angels. Let’s read Luke 24:1-7. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Broken In The Right Places

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,351 views

    Reasons why I am not being broken the right way for God.

    INTRO: Mother Teresa: One night a man came to our house and told me, "There is a family with eight children. They have not eaten for days." I took some food with me and went. When I finally came to that family, I saw the faces of those little children disfigured by hunger. There was no sorrow or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Hope Eternal

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jun 4, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,500 views

    Instilling and reviving hope through the eternal Christ.

    HOPE REALIZED & ETERNAL INTRODUCTION: Illustration: Hiking. Going with youth to hike and camp at Delaware Water Gap. Contents and feeling of the backpack. Been a long time, back injury, out of shape. Some carrying more than others. Backpack a burden, a source of weariness, fatigue, doubt ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Todd Stiles avatar

    Give Willingly Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,554 views

    See what Zacchaeus teaches us about giving, especially as a response to repentance and salvation.

    ¡§Give Willingly¡¨ (Luke 18:18-19:9) One of the best evidences of genuine salvation is generosity. That¡¦s right ¡V when God enters a life, giving becomes a way of life. Would you say that with me as I show it behind me on the screen? When God enters a life, giving becomes a way of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith That Is Tested

    Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Oct 25, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,768 views

    Abraham’s life testifies that it is our FAITH that pleases God. But our FAITH must be tested, forging our character and refining our trust to prepare us for the day when our FAITH will become sight.

    FAITH THAT IS TESTED Genesis 22: 1-14 Good News Christian Fellowship BUCAS, Daraga Albay October 22, 2006 INTRODUCTION A. About last week’s message. 1. Last week we have learned that trusting the Lord brings: • Deliverance 1. saved us “out from horrible pit;” from helplessness and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    God Is Everything You Need Him To Be

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 13, 2008
    based on 44 ratings
     | 31,093 views

    God’s provision is sufficient to cover any need we have. We access His answers by our faith.

    Valley Grove Assembly of God May 4. 2008 “God is Everything You Need Him to Be” Exodus 3:13-22 INTRODUCTION: I would like you to think about the things that you worry about the most. It could be anything that causes you a lot of concern throughout the day or night. What things raise your ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist