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  • VICTORIA OLADIPUPO avatar

    A Bold Step

    Contributed by Victoria Oladipupo on Feb 16, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 20,259 views

    Taking a new step is what people fear most.With Jesus we can do the impposible.

    PASTOR Victoria Oladipupo Freedom of Christ Church Topic: A BOLD STEP. Scripture Reading: MT. 14: 28 – 31 28] And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. [29] And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Norris Harris I avatar

    From The Pit To The Pinnacle

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on May 8, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 9,691 views

    How God takes us from the Pit of our Problems and Predicaments to the Pinnacle of Peace, Praise and Power.

    I. Pits A) Pits were common in Palestine. 1. Different Types of Pits (Deep; Shallow; Lined) 2. Designed to Hold Water a) Containers - Vessels 3. Make Comparison to Preacher/Pastors & Churches B) Pits Can Become Prisons 1. Cases of Joseph & Jeremiah 2. The Pulpit Can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Hays avatar

    Life Outside

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,046 views

    Christ calls us to come outside of the norm of everyday life and take our stand with Him...alone.

    Life Outside Hebrews 13:10-16 Dietrich Bonhoeffer was born into a family where faith was not much of a concern or topic of conversation, but as a 14 year old, Dietrich Bonhoeffer announced that he was going to be a pastor and theologian. His family was stunned and his older brother tried to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Yarbrough avatar

    "Wrecked Out Faith”

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jan 21, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 4,942 views

    This sermon takes alook at how to avoid spiritual shipwreck, and what to do in the aftermath of wrecked out faith.

    “Wrecked out Faith” 1 Timothy 1:18-20 Intro: Have you ever laid on an inner tube or one of those little floaties on a lake or the ocean? And just laid back closed your eyes and relaxed? The next thing you know the voices and sounds of the beach begin to grow faint and distant. Then when you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Talton avatar

    Death Stinks

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,978 views

    Regardless of how bad your situation might be, Jesus can take death and turn it into life.

    March 19, 2000 John 11 ¡§Death stinks!¡¨ INTRODUCTION How many of you in this room have ever had to deal with the death of someone who was close to you? Go ahead and raise your hands. I became acquainted with death at a very young age. I don¡¦t remember very much about my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    The Widow's Cruse

    Contributed by James May on Jan 29, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 22,196 views

    God can take our small talents, abilities and knowledge and use them to do great things.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    We Need To Talk! Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,997 views

    This sermon notes the kind of commitment that the early church had and the kind of commiment it takes to build a church today.

    We Need to Talk! Acts 4:32-5:11; Matthew 6:19-24 March 10, 2002 Intro: A. [Isn’t it Strange?, unknown author, submitted by Jerry Pearcy] Isn’t it strange how a 20 dollar bill seems like such a large amount when you donate it to church, but such a small amount when you go shopping? Isn’t it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mirror, Mirror On The Wall

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 7,580 views

    How then do we not let self-sufficiency and pride take root in our lives and in our church?

    One of the most frequent headlines the past several months has been the Firestone tire safety issue on certain Ford Sport Utility Vehicles. However, not only have these two companies been linked together by business deals, they have also been linked together by marriage. In 1947 Harvey Firestone, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    What Would Jesus Say To Osama Bin Laden? Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 24, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,115 views

    What Would Jesus say to one who thinks taking human life is God’s Will?

    “What Would Jesus Say To Osama bin Laden?” Acts 4:12, Ezekiel 33:11, Hebrews 8:12 INTRODUCTION: (Use Vs 1 & chorus of the hit song "Where Were You?”[When the world stopped turning] by Alan Jackson) Where were you? How many can remember where you were or what you were doing when you heard of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Tiger Gullett avatar

    Remembering Easter

    Contributed by Tiger Gullett on Apr 12, 2002
    based on 78 ratings
     | 12,111 views

    In order to truly experience Easter, we must take a look and remember the events of that first Easter morning.

    In Order to truly experience Easter we must remember the events of that first Easter Morning. *8 THINGS TO REMEMBER ABOUT THAT FIRST EASTER* ------------------------------------------------------- 1. Remember The Heart Of Mary (v. 1) a) Mary Magdalene was a forgiven prostitute b) Others ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    How Does Money Affect You?

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 26, 2005
    based on 166 ratings
     | 74,174 views

    This sermon takes a look at problems associated with handling money and then explains God’s plan for handling money.

    How does money affect you? Money is a subject with which all of us struggle. For some it is lack of money. For some it is the desire for money. For some it is wrong use of money. For some it is poor investment of money. A man named stumpy illustrates how money affects people. Stumpy and his wife ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    Thou Shalt Not

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Mar 2, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,727 views

    The "Thou Shalt Shalt Nots" for the Children of God. Takeing contriversial issues and meeting them head on.

    Thou Shalt Not. Have you ever read the Ten Commandments and paused at the words, “Thou Shalt Not?”I have read many an artical condemning Ministers for speaking out against, sin, unrighteousness, life styles contrary to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Gullick avatar

    Paddling Upstream Antidote To Drifting. Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Jun 22, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 7,108 views

    A sermon that takes the "drifting" theme from Hebrews one discusses it and finds some solutions with Gideon in Judges.

    Hebrews chapter 2/ In this Tuesday’s Southland times there was a dramatic picture of a digger jammed under a bridge in Rockdale Road in Invercargill. The digger had been on the back of a truck that had not considered the 4.4 metre clearance warning that was on a sign before the bridge. The result ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    What You Do With What You've Got Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Aug 1, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,629 views

    Being faithful and taking risks with what God has given us to steward in the service of His Kingdom

    What You Do With What You’ve Got Matt 25:14-30: July 27, 2003 Intro: I’ve titled today’s sermon “What You Do With What You’ve Got,” and if you’re Calvin, my favorite comic strip character, what you “do” is entertain us with what you’ve “got” which is a wonderful perspective on life. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Newton avatar

    Commit To Grow Series

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Nov 11, 2004
    based on 32 ratings
     | 7,112 views

    A stewardship series, sermon number 2. This message takes a look at how materialism destroys our faith.

    Commit to Grow Pastor Glenn Newton Oct. 10, 2004 (Read Psalm 37:1-9.) Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and he will help you (nlt). Introduction Legendary comedian Jack Benny was well known for his portrayal of stinginess—By the way, is there anyone under 45 who knows who I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene