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  • David Henderson avatar

    Getting Over Fear Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 14, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,525 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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    If Necessary, Use Words

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on May 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,082 views

    Ours is a living God who can only be known through relationship.

    This morning I’ld like to focus on three words from John 15 – the words of Jesus, “Abide with me”. In John 15, Jesus talks about three vital RELATIONSHIPS. Our, • RELATIONSHIP to Christ (Jn 15:1-17) • RELATIONSHIP to other believers (Jn 15: 12-18) • RELATIONSHIP to the world (Jn 15:19-27) If I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Is It Okay To Question God? Series

    Contributed by Dan Appel on Mar 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,153 views

    God wants us to question Him and to ask why He does what He does.

    1. Introduction a. This week we start an adventure b. 8 Weeks on the really big questions people are asking today - i. Questions about God and life and how the two are related ii. Can I trust the Bible? iii. Is there an afterlife? Do all roads lead to heaven? iv. Does God exist? ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Going Public

    Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 14, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,080 views

    For this baptism service, Dave shares some thoughts about what baptism is.

    Going Public Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 17, 2009 I realized the other day, much to my surprise and regret, that I have never preached a sermon on baptism! Of course we have done many services of baptism here at Wildwind, but I have never spoken on it before. I want to allow ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Carl Allen avatar

    That Trouble With Hagar Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Mar 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,138 views

    This chapter of Abraham’s life serves as a teaching time for all Christians to see exactly how we should respond the problems (sin) in our life.

    Abraham: Following In the Footsteps of Faith TROUBLE WITH HAGAR Genesis 16:1-16 Intro: It is amazing the depths to which God’s own people can sink. Here is Abram, a man who is following God by faith. He has believed God enough to leave his homeland and his family behind. He has trusted God through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Rzengota avatar

    Looking For The Day Of The Living Dead Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Apr 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,516 views

    EMBRACING THE SACRED WORLD OF THE INVISIBLE GOD ANTICIPATES THE RETURN OF CHRIST.

    Something is Out There: Rumors of the Invisible World of the Sacred God 3/29 Looking for the Day of The Living Dead INTRODUCTION Published in 1995 -- 2007, ’Left Behind’ is a series of 16 best-selling novels by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins, dealing with Christian dispensationalist End Times: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Spend The Day With Jesus

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 10, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,140 views

    Spend the day with Jesus and learn more about your Savior and yourself.

    Recently Ken, the college student staying with the Van Velzens, asked if he could “shadow” me at work as part of a class requirement. “You want to spend a day with me, Ken?” I asked somewhat incredulously. I can understand wanting to spend a day with a police officer or a firefighter but spending a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Secret To Being Happier Every Day

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 5, 2009
    based on 34 ratings
     | 15,364 views

    Recent scientific research has confirmed what God has always taught on what truly makes us happy. We explore four keys to greater happiness.

    The Secret To Being Happier Every Day When reading the September 2008 edition of Parade Magazine, I came across a short article entitled “The Secret to Being Happier Every Day.” Written by Allison Takeda, the article presents the results of recent scientific studies that explored what things ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "When The Poor Won't Be Quite"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 3, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,902 views

    A sermon about "seeing."

    “When the Poor Won’t Be Quite” Mark 10:46-52 In their book, Justice in the Burbs: Being the Hands of Jesus Wherever You Live, Will and Lisa Samson write: “The suburbs seem particularly designed to avoid facing the bigger issues of life. It almost feels as if these ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    5 Things To Remember In A Crisis

    Contributed by Clay Gentry on Sep 10, 2013
     | 15,966 views

    In the midst of a crisis it becomes easy to forget God's promises.

    It a plain and simple fact of life, if you’re breathing you will experience a crisis of biblical proportions. Maybe your crisis is a divorce, or a job loss, or foreclosure, or the death of someone close, or a prodigal child, or the betrayal of a close friend, or abuse, or you are told those ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Preaching To A Heathen And Superstitious People

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 8, 2014
     | 5,191 views

    If you live for Christ, opposition will come.

    JUN 2 2013PM Preaching to a Heathen and Superstitious People Acts 14:8-20 There was a preacher who was an avid golfer. Every chance he got, he could be found on the golf course. It was his obsession. One Sunday was a picture-perfect day for golf. The sun was out, no clouds in the sky, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Seel avatar

    Holding Onto The Next Generation

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on Aug 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,730 views

    A sermon about the trend away from church by 20 somethings and 30 somethings and what the church can do about it.

    The Ninth Sunday of Pentecost August 2, 2009 Psalm 78:1-8 In the great words of Colonel Hannibal Smith, “I love it when a plan comes together.” Note: Smith, played by George Peppard, was the leader of the A-Team for five seasons on television. Item #1: During his visit in June, our parish ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Last Thing God Gets Series

    Contributed by Harold Laubach Jr on Jan 21, 2012
     | 4,737 views

    Sermon on surrending our finances to God. How we spend our money, How we Make our Money, and Do we honor God with our tithing?

    Two weeks ago we began a sermon series on surrendering. First we talked about the importance of surrendering to God’s Word. Not only reading it, and knowing it, but acting on it. Last week we talked about surrendering our habits. Specifically our bad habits. And this week we are continuing ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Michael Gates avatar

    A Spiritual Drop-Out (The Victim Of Discouragement)

    Contributed by Michael Gates on Jan 9, 2012
     | 6,317 views

    Helps believers guard against discouragement in their daily walk

    A SPIRITUAL DROP OUT- THE VICTIM OF DISCOURAGEMENT Take your Bibles again and turned to 1st Kings 19:1–12 From a spiritual point of view the early verses of 1st Kings is one of the saddest stories and all the word of God. Here… One of the most fearless and faithful ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Rich Anderson avatar

    "The Parable Of The Talents" Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 10, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,142 views

    We should know the importance of trusting God and being faithful to Him in all situations. We should not be afaid when we are given opporutnities to serve Him.

    A church member was angry and complained to the Pastor that the church had wastefully purchased five new brooms. He felt the expenditure was unnecessary. The Pastor mentioned it to the church administrator who responded; “No wonder he was upset. How would you feel if you saw everything you gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church