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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Cut To The Heart Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 6, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,476 views

    Before we can take the land, we will have to go through the pain and discomfort of spiritual preparation.

    Cut to the Heart Text: Joshua 5:1-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: The Butterball Turkey company set up a hotline to answer consumer questions about preparing holiday turkeys. One woman called to inquire about cooking a turkey that had been in her freezer for 23 years. The operator told her ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Being Spiritually Healthy

    Contributed by Rick Sunstrom on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,927 views

    Are you spiritually healthy? This message will challenge you to do what it takes to make sure you are.

    Being Spiritually Healthy The last couple of days I have been struggling with a cold/flu virus. Not unusual for North Dakota in the winter, but miserable nonetheless. The first day of the illness I was running a 100+ degree fever and ached all over. I spent most of the day in bed and the next day ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Stephen Carroll avatar

    Being Like Christ

    Contributed by Stephen Carroll on Oct 14, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,386 views

    This Sermon Take a literal reading of The Beatitudes. It argues that by living Christ teachings we can and will change the world.

    (Steve gets up to read the morning scripture. Galatians 5:22-23) 22But (A)the fruit of the Spirit is (B)love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness, (C)self-control; against such things (D)there is no law. 24Now those who belong to (E)Christ Jesus have ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "The Cost Of Following Jesus" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 142 ratings
     | 26,802 views

    How do we determine the cost of following Jesus? What does it take to follow Him wholeheartedly.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM church Second Sunday of Lent February 20, 2005 “The Cost of Following Jesus” Mark 8:31-38 INTRODUCTION: At the beginning of this chapter we see 4000 people fed with 7 loaves of bread and a few fish. Jesus told his disciples to feed the people and when they said, “yes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Aubrey Vaughan avatar

    God Is Our Strength

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 29, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,938 views

    This sermon was preached in response to the July 7th Bombings in the UK. It takes us through psalm 46.

    Psalm 46 God is our Stregnth On Saturday last week this nation (UK) ideological believed that humanity was coming of age and poverty could be made history, On Wednesday London was a sea of optimism and celebration delighting in gaining the 2012 Olympics But on Thursday another ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Karen Wheat avatar

    The Wisdom Of The Christian Jedi

    Contributed by Karen Wheat on May 23, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,840 views

    This graduation sermon takes a look at the StarWars Jedi, looking for and finding parrells with the values and practice of Christianity.

    THE WISDOM OF THE CHRISTIAN JEDI 5/21/2005 EPHESIANS 6:10-20 Long ago in a Galaxy far far away…. And with those words we are whisked off to a fictional Galaxy where the noble Jedi Knights fight the evil of the Dark Side in an effort to overcome that evil and champion Peace and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tim Parsons avatar

    Things I'd Like To Be Accused Of

    Contributed by Tim Parsons on Sep 2, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,073 views

    This is a sermon to take us to a deep look at what we are doing and what we are being accused of.

    Things I’d liked to Be Accused Of. 1 Peter 3:16 16 having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ. Satan is the accuser of the brethren (Rev. 12:10). The name Satan means accuser / ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Robert Higgins avatar

    What Are You Wearing? Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Sep 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,663 views

    What you put on affects how you live. Put on Christ and take off the old man!

    1. Introduction a. Over the past 3 weeks we have looked at the battle between the flesh and the spirit, between our old ways and our new ones, between our old man and the new creation we are in Christ. b. We learned that because Paul wrote to 5 different NT churches and addressed this struggle, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is It Time? Series

    Contributed by Germain Brown on Apr 6, 2001
    based on 119 ratings
     | 8,304 views

    Have you ever wondered if it’s time for you to take the initiative and respond to your calling?

    IS IT TIME? WITH NO DELAY, PLEASE STAND TO YOUR FEET, OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO 1 TIMOTHY. WE’RE GOING TO READ DOWN THE VERSES BEGINNING IN VERSE 1 AND SO FORTH. PLACE CLOSE ATTENTION BECAUSE ALTHOUGH THEY DO NOT GO INTO PROFOUND STUDYING, WE ARE GOING TO BRING UP GOOD POINTS, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fruit Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 19, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 10,473 views

    The fruit of the Spirit is produced because of what we are. It takes time to develop and requires careful cultivation.

    Fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:22-26 INTRO.: I was enjoying a bowl of cereal topped with peaches we froze last July and I realized one of the nicest things about living in the country is all the fresh fruit that’s available. We always eat a lot of fruit in the spring and summer then freeze some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • VICTORIA OLADIPUPO avatar

    A Bold Step

    Contributed by Victoria Oladipupo on Feb 16, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 20,231 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

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    We Need To Talk! Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,981 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

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Mirror, Mirror On The Wall

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 7,570 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

  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    Why Do Innocents Suffer? Series

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Mar 11, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 7,529 views

    This sermons takes a look at the age old question "Why do bad things happen to good people?"

    For the last time, at least in human history, the mother and father kissed the little clubfeet of their infant child and caressed his blue-black lips and rubbed his cherub cheeks. God’s time had come. Their son Gabriel had left them in the wee hours of the morning, on the day before he would have ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Keeping The Zing In Life

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 14, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,727 views

    Caleb is an example of a senior citizen that kept the zing in life. At 85 he was ready to take on giants for the Lord.

    KEEPING THE ZING IN LIFE ZEST Joshua 14:6-15 Romans 12:11 “Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord with enthusiasm.” When I think of ZEST I think of Caleb said to Joshua, “Give me this hill country- Anakites the giants live there – The Lord helping me I will drive them out.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist