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  • Jeff Simms avatar

    Walking In The Light

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 19, 2003
    based on 208 ratings
     | 11,795 views

    Talks about the importance of taking sin seriously and confessing our sins

    Walking in the Light 1 John 1:5-10 Purpose Statement: To call on unbelievers and believers to take sin seriously. Introduction After dying, three friends, Robert, Sam and Tim wake up outside of heaven. St. Peter says that before any can enter, they have to pass through a bog. All those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You're Out Of Your Comfort Zone

    Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 3, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 4,726 views

    Three actions to take when we are out of our comfort zone

    When You’re Out of Your Comfort Zone Based on the Vision of Isaiah Isaiah 6:1-8 1In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the LORD seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of his robe filled the temple. 2 Above him were seraphs, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Going Through A Long Dark Tunnel

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 14, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,892 views

    It takes faith to keep trying... to keep believing God is active in yourlife.

    20061015 19th Sunday after Pentecost B Slide 1 Title: Going Through a Long, Dark Tunnel Text: Job 23:1-10 Slide 2 Thesis: It takes faith to keep trying… to keep believing God is active in our lives. Introduction Tunnels… The Eisenhower Memorial Tunnel is located on the Continental ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lessons From Azusa Street Series

    Contributed by Chuck Hill on Oct 19, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,211 views

    Let’s take a look at the roots of the pentecostal movement here in the US...

    Lessons From Azusa Street Wednesday, April 19, 2006 Tonight I want to give you a brief overview of the beginnings of the Pentecostal movement within the United States. This month we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Azusa Street Revival. And though there were a few earlier expressions of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Paul Wallace avatar

    Can The Living Talk To The Dead Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 19, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,454 views

    What do the apparitions of Mary have to do with the living taking to the dead?

    Can the Living Talk With the Dead Apparitions of Mary video: Messages from Heaven Luke 1 46 And Mary said: "My soul glorifies the Lord 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48 for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, 49 ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Facing Your Giants

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,540 views

    This sermon takes the story of David & Goliath and compares it to the difficulties we face.

    Introduction: Last Sunday we talked about the fact that the reason God chose David to be the next King of Israel was not his outward appearance or his physical abilities. Instead God chose David because he was a humble man, who was passionate about his relationship with God, and trusted Him with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Like Mushrooms? Part 1 Of 2 Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Apr 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,507 views

    Message about stepping out as individuals and church and taking a risk for Christ.

    Do You Like Mushrooms? Part 1 of 2 Hebrews 11:35-40 Pastor Ryan Akers (Inspiration for this message came from Erwin McManus’ The Barbarian Way) Me- Cell Phone- never wanted one- always got annoyed with people who drove with them. Now I can’t live without it. VH1 TV Show- I love the whatever ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Powerful Positive Speech Habits Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 1, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,701 views

    More practical biblical steps to taking control of the communication in your life.

    1. ADMITTING WHEN I’VE DONE WRONG SO RELATIONSHIPS CAN BE RESTORED. "Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much." James 5:16 (NIV) In those times when we have sinned against others ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Woe, Dispair And Agony On End Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Mar 3, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,163 views

    One of a series of sermons on Psalms, this one takes a look at Psalms of Lament.

    Woe, Despair And Agony On End Delivered on January 29, 2006 The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Senior Pastor Mpittendreigh@goodshepherdpc.org Psalm 69:1-16 Save me, O God, for the waters have come up to my neck. I sink in the miry depths, where there is no foothold. I have come into the deep ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • George Barton avatar

    Some Hopefully Humorous Suggestions Concerning How To Get Involved In Confl Series

    Contributed by George Barton on Mar 18, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,197 views

    Conflict is inevitable in life. It takes humility, skill and knowledge to learn to be a reconciler.

    SOME HOPEFULLY HUMOROUS SUGGESTIONS CONCERNING HOW TO GET INVOLVED IN CONFLICT SITUATIONS REVISED MARCH 17, 2006 Matthew 18:15-35 Luke 17:1-10 Conflict is inevitable in all aspects of life. It takes humility, skill and knowledge of the Word of God to learn to be a reconciler. 1. BE BORN. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Burnett avatar

    Being Available For God

    Contributed by Bill Burnett on Nov 8, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,935 views

    This sermon is about taking what we have and making it available to God

    BEING AVAILABLE FOR GOD – Luke 5:1-11 1. The Boat Borrowed – 5:2-3 - Jesus always uses his disciples - Jesus borrowed the boys lunch - God used the rod in Moses’ hand - Elijah threw a stick into the water - God could do it another way but He uses us. 2- The Boat Filled – 5:4-9 - If you lend ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Simple Truth About Temptation Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Jul 11, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,448 views

    All Christians can overcome temptation by taking the way out that is provided.

    There’s a real benefit to the ability to resist temptation... especially in the realm of sin. For some, it will be easier than others – but if any of us wants to succeed in our spiritual lives – let alone the rest of our lives – we must come to grips with how to overcome temptation. That’s what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where Are You Going?

    Contributed by Bruce Smith on Nov 10, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 24,186 views

    Where is your life taking you, are you heading in the right direction?

    WHERE ARE YOU GOING? If we were to stand in an Airport check in line what would be the most likely question that people would ask us? That’s right "Where are you going" But if I were to stand in the foyer of a Hotel in Bancock or Singapore the question would be more like "Where have you come ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    After The River Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 31, 2005
    based on 67 ratings
     | 8,625 views

    What do you do after taking steps to obey God?

    After The River Joshua 4 In Joshua 3 we read the story of the crossing of the Jordan River by the Israelite people. After that crossing they were in the promised land. The promised land represented the gifts that God wishes to give his children. God wants to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Sobering Reminder Of Life And Eternity

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jun 16, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,934 views

    This message takes a blunt look at the realities that Hebrews 9:27 expresses.

    A Sobering Reminder of Life and Eternity Hebrews 9:27-28 R-eality • There is the reality of life 1. The joys of life 2. The trials of life • There is the reality of the end of life 1. Life is limited “Man born of woman is of a few days…” Job 14:1 “For what is your life? It is even a vapor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist