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  • Mack Armstrong avatar

    Consternation Created Conversion Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jul 22, 2008
     | 2,708 views

    Once the sailors decided to rid their ship of Jonah, a type of sin, they saw first hand the awesome power of God. This awarness of His majesty led them to become believers in Him.

    JONAH 1:16 CONSTERNATION CREATED CONVERSION I. CONSTERNATION: (They Feared Excessively) A. Cessation. B. Certainty. C. Convicted. II. CELEBRATION: (They Offered a Sacrifice) A. Collectively. B. Cleansing. C. Conversion. III. COVENANTED: ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Completed Appointment

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 30, 2008
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     | 6,157 views

    Funeral sermon for Alfred Bailey, long-term chair of the church Building and Grounds Committee, civic activist, and Martin Luther King Memorial founder. His unfinished tasks and his missed appointments are completed by a God who gave him many assignments

    It’s tough to be on time. And it’s tough to get things finished. In fact, those two items are closely connected. It’s tough to be on time precisely because it is so tough to get things finished. And if you are involved in a great many things, chances are you will never complete them all, nor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Turn Stress Into Rest - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ronald Franklin on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,582 views

    One thing that often hinders Christians in enjoying our lives is stress. The times when we feel stressed out are usually the most miserable times in our lives. If believers are going to live the abundant life, we’ve got to learn how to deal with stress.

    INTRODUCTION As you know, our theme this year in CCC is Determined to Develop. Today we want to talk about one of the areas of our lives that it is most crucial for us to develop in if we are going enjoy our lives. Do you know that God intends for you to enjoy life? When we talk about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Real Christianity Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,618 views

    Was the Lord teaching salvation by works here? No, rather He is teaching us what true and genuine Christianity is. He is teaching us how we ought to live our faith out if we are truly His followers.

    Real Christianity Matt.25: 31-46 nOTE: Some materials of this sermon are taken from sermoncentral.com What is Christianity? It is a religion of love –love to God expressed in loving and serving people. Serving people out of their needs is the hallmark and the essence of the ministry of Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are We Good Or Bad Ambassadors?

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 16, 2008
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     | 4,831 views

    Let us realize that an Ambassador is a representitive of their country and king.

    ARE WE GOOD OR BAD AMBASSADORS? 2ND COR.5: 17Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. 18And all things are of God, who hath reconciled [At peace with God] us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Just Do It!

    Contributed by Lacy Scott on Aug 19, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 27,895 views

    James says that we must not only be hearers of the word but we must also put it in action.

    JUST DO IT! JAMES 1:22 THIS MORNING, BROTHERS AND SISTERS, JUST FOR A BRIEF MOMENT OF YOUR TIME, I WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOU TO JUST DO IT! BRO. PASTOR, WHAT DO YOU MEAN? JUST DO IT! WELL AS I READ THROUGH A PAST DAILY BREAD DEVOTIONAL GUIDE, I CAME ACROSS A TITLE “JUST DO IT!” ALONG WITH READING ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Smell? Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Sep 5, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,221 views

    the purpose of this message is to help us realize that our lives are to be dedicated to God – they are to be a living sacrifice to His glory! A sweet smelling odor to God.

    MAKING SENSE OF OUR RELATIONSHIP TO GOD – SMELL Romans 12:1 Do You Smell? INTRODUCTION: A. I have saved this message on smell for last for a number of reasons 1. I was not sure how much information I might find in my Bible concerning the sense of smell 2. Secondly, I had no idea where I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Too Close For Comfort

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 14, 2007
     | 4,374 views

    Jesus confronts our prejudices and comfort levels by exposing how we treat those who are disadvantaged. Our actions speak louder than our professions of faith and faithfulness.

    Throughout my ministry, people have come to me with situations that need resolution in the third person. These people have said to me, “Pastor, I sure wish my friend could have been here today to hear that sermon. He really needed that one.” Often it’s a wife, or a husband. “I wish my husband had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    99 Sheep And A Pocket Full Of Pennies

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Sep 17, 2007
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     | 7,786 views

    God throws a party in heaven when a sinner repents.

    99 Sheep and a Pocket Full of Pennies Luke 15:1-10 September 16, 2007 I love John Wayne movies. Last year Toni gave me a set of DVDs for Christmas that included “Flying Tigers,” “The Sands of Iwo Jima,” “The Fighting Kentuckian,” “In Old California,” and “North to Alaska.” I also have “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 20, 2007
     | 4,329 views

    We are to be grieved by the things that grieves the Lord, to mourn over sin and the effects of sin in our lives and in our world today.

    The Beatitudes describe what every Christian ought to be. • Jesus says these are those who are truly blessed. • We are to manifest ALL these traits. • And by the grace of God we can, since these aren’t natural traits that can be cultivated through human efforts. • The Lord wants us to live such a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Wrestling In Prayer

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 21, 2007
    based on 12 ratings
     | 20,150 views

    There are times that much wrestling is required in prayer. Epaphras was an excellent example of this.

    Colossians 4:12-13 KJV Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God. [13] For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Perkins avatar

    The Almighty Power

    Contributed by David Perkins on Sep 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,743 views

    One simple act of kindness, with the power of God, is greater than anything human beings have made. God’s power is the Almighty power.

    Sermon: Most of us, at one time or another, have flown in a commercial jet. They are powerful. You sit there at the end of the runway waiting for the pilot to spool up or rev up the engines, and you hear that whine, that loud whine as they get going and then the pilot releases the brakes and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ken Pell avatar

    A Lesson From The Potato Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,931 views

    A basic approach to life for the Christian should be celebration of the presence of Christ.

    A LESSON FROM THE POTATO Matthew 9:14-17 Sermon Objective: A basic approach to life for the Christian should be celebration of the presence of Christ and that, like him – we should too, be everywhere spreading his love. Supporting Scripture: Isaiah 51:11-12; Luke 19:35-40; 2 Corinthians 5:16-18; ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Overcoming Evil With Good

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 28, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 19,724 views

    Christianity revolutionized the world because its teachings are so radically different than anything offered by this world’s other religions and philosophies. There is no better illustration of this than what it has to say regarding how to treat those who

    Christianity revolutionized the world because its teachings are so radically different than anything offered by this world’s other religions and philosophies. There is no better illustration of this than what it has to say regarding how to treat those who are against us… to those who don’t like ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    In Everything - Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,598 views

    A message for the Thanksgiving Holiday aimed at helping those who do not feel thankful.

    October 7, 2007 Dakota Community Church In Everything - Thanksgiving Welcome everyone to this thanksgiving Sunday morning service! How do feel about this holiday? Is it one that seems to flow naturally for you, or do you really have to work to enjoy it? Are you thankful to God for the life you ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite