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  • Steven Kellett avatar

    Walking On Water (Or Taking Other Steps Of Faith) Series

    Contributed by Steven Kellett on Oct 27, 2002
    based on 110 ratings
     | 16,267 views

    Lessons we can learn about Walking by Faith from Peter’s experience of walking on the Water.

    Immediately He made the disciples get into the boat and go ahead of Him to the other side, while He sent the crowds away. 23After He had sent the crowds away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray; and when it was evening, He was there alone. 24But the boat was already „Ta long distance ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    #3. Life; Take A Deep Breath And Live Anyway Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 12, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,568 views

    A BIG QUESTION - Does happiness really exist? In the Sermon on the Mount Jesus explained that happiness does indeed exist. He even went so far as to clearly show us where it is to be found...And how to get there.

    He came down with them and stood on a level place, with a great crowd of his disciples and a great multitude of people from all Judea, Jerusalem, and the coast of Tyre and Sidon. They had come to hear him and to be healed of their diseases; and those who were troubled with unclean spirits were ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "I'll Take My Shoes Off For You"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 20, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,919 views

    The Purpose of this sermon is to affirm to others that although some Soldiers/Officers are willing to pass-up their right to salvation; there are some that are willing to take their shoes off for the Lord.

    20 September 2009 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris 504th Compound’s Multi-Purpose Facility C.O. B. Adder Tallill, Iraq BIG IDEA: Just like the “CLOSE RELATIVE” was willing to pass-up his rights to Ruth; many Soldiers are willing to pass-up their rights to salvation for fear of damagining ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Spencer Homan avatar

    Risk Taking Mission And Evangelism - Five Practices 4 Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009
     | 6,921 views

    This is week four of a sermon series based on a book by Robert Schanse. It focuses on chapter 4, risk taking mission and evangelism. Without risk... there is no reward.

    Luke 9:22-25 And he said, "The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and he must be killed and on the third day be raised to life." 23 Then he said to them all: "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Does It Take To Be Dependable, Committed, Reliable, And Faithful?

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 6, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 21,353 views

    Developing the fruit of faithfulness

    What does it take to be Dependable, Committed, Reliable, AND FAITHFUL? Bulldogs and Poodles “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you” James 4:8 NKJV The story is told of a bulldog and a poodle who were arguing one day. The bulldog was making fun of the poodle, calling him a weak little runt ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Tcb (Taking Care Of Business) - Pt. 4 - Sacrifice

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,196 views

    Elvis put it on everything . . . rings, necklaces, even his jet. It was more than the name of his band, it was his slogan. TCB is more than a slogan for us. It is our misson. This examination of our daily duties as priests will help you TCB!

    TCB Part 4 In the 1950’s, Elvis led the rock n roll revolution. In the 1960’s he concentrated on his successful movie career. By 1968, it had been more than 7 years since he had appeared on stage in front of a live audience. The 1968 “Comeback Special” was taped in June 1968 in Burbank. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jonathan Falwell avatar

    The Ultimate Ride: It Doesn't Take Much To Be Happy!

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,916 views

    Today, we talk about the right way of raising a family.

    Ultimate Ride: It Doesn’t Take Much To Be Happy! Today we continue our series, The Ultimate Ride: Transforming Your Life and Family. Last week we talked about how to transform your family the wrong way. The week before, we talked about leaving a legacy that will have a generational ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    How Do I Take Up My Cross?

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 28, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,153 views

    This sermon looks at both what it means, and also what it does not mean, for us to take up our cross for Jesus.

    Jesus said to his disciples and to the crowd following him, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me” (8:34). It’s hard for us to hear those words in the same way that those following Jesus heard it. The context is that Peter has just recognised that ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jody VanSickle avatar

    True Trust: Do You Have Who It Takes?

    Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Feb 26, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,556 views

    Is our trust really in God?

    SCRIPTURE: Matthew 6:24-34 INTRO (ILLUS.): Do you have a worrier in your family? Someone who can just find something to worry about in every situation possible? I saw this illustration recently and it really struck me because I have a family member like this. This young couple. When their first ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Glenn Newton avatar

    Taking Revival Personally (Lesson #7 In Revival Series) Series

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Mar 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,043 views

    When the subject of sin arises, we tend to externailze it rather than take it personally. True revival only come when we see ourselves as God does.

    1. When the subject of Sin arises – Avoid the issue… Externalize – see how the lesson applies to others but not to us 2. David after he had received a great promise from God. God had promised to establish a kingdom through the linage of David that would stand forever. Because of Gods promise, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Take It It’s Your’s

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jan 22, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,585 views

    We must take what Jesus has for us as his servant.

    TAKE IT IT’S YOUR’S Matthew 11: 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. We need to look at what we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Mitchell avatar

    “let’s Take A Stand”

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jul 26, 2015
     | 5,611 views

    We need to be ready to have great energy for God, Serve God in mighty ways and pay the price for doing so.

    I. Doing Great Exploits (Taking a Stand) means going to the foot of the cross. (Luke 23:50-56) - Joseph was at the cross when Jesus died as was the Centurion - Illustration # 2 ”Never getting over the cross” - This is where we get our boldness, energy, II. Doing Great Exploits (Taking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Taking A Stand Against Domestic Violence And A Stand For Victims

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 22, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,134 views

    Domestic violence is a plague destroying our families. We must take a stand against domestic violence of any kind and we must take a stand to support the victims of domestic violence.

    Introduction: A. Today’s sermon will not begin with a joke or a cute cartoon, like many of my sermons do, because there is no funny or humorous side to our topic for today. 1. Today I want to address the problem and plague of domestic violence. 2. This is going to be a very hard sermon for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Priorities Determine The Route Our Live Take

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Oct 7, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,017 views

    Is our priorities that dictate to us how well we live our lives; but it is the Lord who determines what our priorities are because he in us is the one who is really in control. Read on to see how he does this!

    This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 5th October 2014 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: Is our priorities that dictate to us how well we live our lives; but it is the Lord who determines what our ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Derrick White Sr avatar

    Don`t Take Christ Out Of Your Christmas

    Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 15, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,533 views

    MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS HAVE YOU EVER BEEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND SEEN A SIGN THAT SAYS MERRY XMAS AND I`M CERTAIN THAT THEY MEANT WELL BUT IT`S IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND THAT THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS WAS TRULY MISS IN A BAD WAY

    Luke 1:39-44 (KJV) 39 And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda; 40 And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth. 41 And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist