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  • Gary Waguespack avatar

    The Abundant Life Of Jesus: Iv Series

    Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Nov 7, 2001
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,061 views

    The Power of "Why?" How can we get "good and ready," to take needed action sooner?!

    The Abundant Life of Jesus: Part IV: The Power of Why! John 10:10 & Luke 11:28 Intro: Today we’re going to follow up on the last sermon which left us with the problem of "How to get good and ready." Remember, we’ll stop procrastinating and start doing the things we know we should, "WHEN ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Quest For Character Series

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 16, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 6,928 views

    If future generation are to take on the character of God, we must mark for them our own quest.

    What Parents Owe Their Children A Quest for Character November 4, 2001 This series isn’t about parenting. I do hope this helps those of us who are raising children… But it’s really about living out our key principles of our faith in front of the children in our lives! We want to talk about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seeing The Glory Of God

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 15, 2000
    based on 181 ratings
     | 79,829 views

    People desire to see God’s glory, but what does it take for His glory to be seen?

    Moses asked God in Exodus 33:18, "Now, show me your glory." God responded to the bold request of Moses in the next verses saying, "I will cause all my goodness to pass in front of you, and I will proclaim my name, the Lord, in your presence, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Coming Out Of The Closet

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 16, 2000
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,766 views

    What does it take for Christianity to come out inside of hiding from the world in its closet

    I grew up in a home where both my parents smoked. You know how it is when you grow up in it, you get used to the smell and don’t even recognize it. I never really recognized it until Laura and I were married and moved away from home. We didn’t smoke, so when we would go over to the house to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Raising The Bar Of Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Nov 12, 2002
    based on 246 ratings
     | 46,802 views

    This is part of a series of sermons that encourages members to take a personal responsibility for the growth and ministry of the local church.

    RAISING THE BAR THE BAR OF EVANGELISM Acts 4:32-33 INTRODUCTION: Each day as Paul Harvey signs on he says, “You know what the news is. In a minute you’re going to hear the rest of the story.” POEM> What’s the News? What’s the news? What’s the news? Pray, what’s the order of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "The Challenge Of The Coming Of Christ"

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Nov 28, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,485 views

    The Post-Easter Appearances of Christ challenge us to take our faith-walk to a different level.

    Perhaps, it is in between the Crowds, between Sunday and Sunday, that Quality and Quantity of our Faith and Walk with the Lord is most often Measured and Manifested for its Authenticity. Because some of us, who are serious about our growth in spiritual maturity, endeavor to put into practice those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can These Bones Live?

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Oct 14, 2005
    based on 141 ratings
     | 27,008 views

    Taking a frank look at the Present Day Church in light of Ezekiel’s vision in chapter 37.

    Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1 – 12 Title: “Can These Bones Live?” Introduction: Ezekiel was a man who was in “Touch” with God. · He was living in bondage in the land of Babylon. · But God was communicating with him through “Visions.” · One day the Spirit of God came upon Ezekiel and he began to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Freedom That Truly Matters Series

    Contributed by Darrell Tomasek on Oct 26, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,516 views

    This sermon takes a serious look at the freedom that we have in Christ and the implications for our daily lives.

    Freedom That Truly Matters Galatians 5: 1-15 1. It is for freedom that Christ has set us free (1). A. From Guilt. B. To Worship. C. To Pray. D. To Serve. Illustration: Football in the yard vs. high school football. 2. Our righteousness comes by waiting, not by working (5). ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    As Jesus Prayed

    Contributed by David Watters on Jan 16, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,772 views

    This sermon takes a in-depth look at ’The Lord’s Prayer’ and relates it to us as believers.

    Scripture: Luke 9: 29-31 Luke 11: 1-4 Sermon - As Jesus Prayed… Good morning, I’m glad to be here again to bring the Word of God. I hope it will be meaningful and you can take from it something that you can think about this week. There was pilot calling to the tower… Pilot to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    More Good News For The Worry Wart Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 27, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 29,514 views

    Jesus wants us to take our eyes off of our problems and put them on Him.

    More Good News for the Worry Wart Text: Jn. 14:1-6 Introduction 1. Read Jn. 14:1-6 2. Illustration: Rick Warren says, "Worry is the warning light that God is really not first in my life at this particular moment." Because worry says that God is not big enough to handle my troubles. Jesus says ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Son Only A Father Could Love

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 16, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,403 views

    No matter what we’ve done, our heavenly Father will always take us back.

    A Son Only a Father Could Love Text: Lk. 15:11-32 Introduction 1. Read Lk. 15:11-19 2. Illustration: Once a mother allowed her children to get a hamster with the understanding that they take care of it. So they got a hamter and named his Danny. However, after a while it was the mother who ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Do We Really Want To Hear What God Has To Say?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 14, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,026 views

    We must be willing to take risks if we are to follow God’s will and call on our lives.

    “Do We Really Want To Hear What God Has To Say?” 1 Samuel 3:1-20 John 1:43-51 By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org In both our Gospel Lesson and our Old Testament Lesson for this morning we are confronted with the call of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    An Opportunity For Joy Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 15, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,188 views

    God wants to take the trials in your life and through them produce in you fruit that will last.

    An Opportunity For Joy Text: James 1:2-12 Introduction 1. Read James 1:2-12 2. Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. The problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to clean Chippie’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tim Parsons avatar

    It's Time To Move On

    Contributed by Tim Parsons on Sep 10, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 53,175 views

    This is a sermon to look at where you are and a veiw to move on to where God is taking you and your church

    IT’S TIME TO MOVE ON. Deut. 1:6-8 6 The LORD our God spake unto us in Horeb, saying, Ye have dwelt long enough in this mount: 7 Turn you, and take your journey, and go to the mount of the Amorites, and unto all the places nigh thereunto, in the plain, in the hills, and in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Risky Business

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Aug 13, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,397 views

    To our young people as they head back to School. Taking God with you to school is risky but rewarding.

    Risky Business Selected Scriptures Hudson Taylor, missionary to China, once said, "Unless there is an element of risk in our exploits for God, there is no need for faith." There are two words that catch me up when I read that quote. I like thinking about my walk with God as an exploit. Exploit ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ