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  • Sheila Crowe avatar

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    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 26, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,206 views

    What Would Jesus Do - denying oneself and taking up the cross by placing the spiritual and basic needs of others over your own

    Like most you, I was raised in a Christian home. My parents took me to church on Sundays and most Wednesday nights. I participated in Vacation Bible School, church choir and youth activities. I was baptized when I was twelve. I do not remember my baptism. I guess I must of felt something ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Going With The Flow, Embracing Change Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Feb 9, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 19,482 views

    What God is about to do is so great, and so important and so impressive that what He has done in the past pales in comparison. If you persist in holding too tightly to the greatness of what He did in the past, you will miss the greatness of what He is goi

    Going with the flow, embracing change Isaiah 43:16-21 God’s changelessness is a powerful and important doctrine in our faith. God is not a man, that he should lie, nor a son of man, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill? (Numbers 23:19 ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    In A World Of Trouble

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jan 5, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,536 views

    In this life we will face trials and tribulations, but we take they head on with Jesus as our Lord and Savior. We are overcomers because Jesus overcame the world first.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. I stand before you today, not as one who has all the answers, but as a fellow traveler, walking with you on this winding road of faith. We are gathered here, not because we are perfect or because we have it all figured out, but because we need the grace that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Developing An Attitude Of Gratitude

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,325 views

    Four tips that can help you take advantage of the Thanksgiving Season and develop an "Attitude of Gratitude" for the remainder of your life.

    Developing an Attitude of Gratitude Luke 17:11-19 Pre-Sermon Icebreaker: Today is Thanksgiving Sunday. This time next week we’ll all have a new determination.... a determination to lose the 10 pounds we put on in one week! I have a "Top Ten List" of ways you can know you overdid Thanksgiving. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Day Of Atonement

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Oct 6, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,912 views

    This sermon takes a look at the Jewish beliefs surrounding the Day of Atonement and then shifts to the fact that Jesus atoned for all of our sins.

    Title: The Day of Attonement Text: Leviticus 23:26-32 Date: September 22, 2007 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: Jews all over the world celebrated, Yom Kippur, this week. Yom Kippur or the Day of Atonement, was and still is considered the Holiest Day of the Year for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Put Not Your Trust In Princes

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 30, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,858 views

    Although there is no "God party" in politics, and politics cannot bring us salvation, there are moral imperatives we must take to the booth.

    Labor Day Sept 1, 2008 The command of Jesus to stop worrying about the material needs of the morrow is a perfect message for Labor day. I mean that both in the sense of the celebration of those who work hard for a living–usually worrying about tomorrow in the process–and those who begin active ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    He’s Got You Covered Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 19,331 views

    No matter how hard our enemy fights against us, God will take care of us if we will trust in Him.

    He’s Got You Covered Acts 23:12-35 Intro: One of the things we start hearing a lot about around election time is health coverage. Some say that the government should guarantee health coverage for every citizen. Others say that every employer should be required to provide health coverage for all ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Making The Most Of The Opportunity

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Dec 23, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,113 views

    We can take this controversy and debate about the Da Vinci Code and we can engage others with the truth of the gospel.

    Making The Most Of The Opportunity 05/28/06 AM Text: Colossians 4:5 Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity. Reading: Acts 17:16-34 Introduction On May 19th, theaters opened the doors to people eager to see the Da Vinci Code. Directed by Ron Howard and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    7 Things God Hates (Part One) Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,949 views

    Looking at the character of man that is not pleasing to God. It is in our best interest to allow the Lord to take these things out of our lives.

    7 Things that God Hates(Part one) Proverbs 6:16-19 Introduction- This morning I want to talk to a moment about what proverbs 6 calls the seven things that God hates or the 7 abominations of God. 1.Pride 2. Lying 3. Shedding of innocent blood 4. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Unusual Worship Series

    Contributed by Ben Thomas on Nov 14, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,059 views

    Isaiah went to temple but it was an unusual day. What takes place in worship...Encounter with God, Change the destiny....New Revelation...

    Encountering God, experiencing change 1 IN THE year that King Uzziah died, [in a vision] I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and the skirts of His train filled the [most holy part of the] temple. 2 Above Him stood the seraphim; each had six wings: with two [each] covered his ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Transformation Choice Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 12, 2010
     | 5,672 views

    Transformation can take place when we are singularly motivated to please God in all we think, say and do.

    Title: The Transformation Choice Text: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” Matthew 5:8 Thesis: Transformation can take place when we are singularly motivated to please God in all we think, say and do. Lenten Series: Life’s Healing Choices (Saddleback ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Freedom Walk

    Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on May 19, 2009
     | 2,975 views

    Christ gives us the freedom to be couragous and effective. All we have to do is take the walk. He did it for us.

    Freedom Walk Romans 8:1-10 (The Message) Romans 8 The Solution Is Life on God’s Terms 1-2With the arrival of Jesus, the Messiah, that fateful dilemma is resolved. Those who enter into Christ’s being-here-for-us no longer have to live under a continuous, low-lying black cloud. A new power is in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Shape We're In Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 28, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,829 views

    This sermon takes a look at the shape of the church (particularly the Southern Baptist denomination) and encourages Christians to be about our Fathers business.

    The Shape We’re In Text: Ephesians 4:7-13 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Every year the President of the United States stands before Congress to deliver his state of the Union Address. From one year to the next, what is said is often forgettable – it’s mostly talking points and the laying out of an ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Steps In Order To See God At Work

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,129 views

    God works in mysterious and miraculous ways when we take the proper steps to allow Him to do His work.

    STEPS IN ORDER TO SEE GOD AT WORK Luke 1:5-25 Proposition: Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to look to where God is at work in our lives, our church and our community. INTRODUCTION: Illus: A missionary went to a remote Indian village in Peru. If you were to visit the main ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Passing The Baton & The Vision

    Contributed by John Delozier on Oct 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,662 views

    Vision inspired leaders take direction from God as to when/how they pass the baton to the next vision inspired leader.

    --Vision perspective should be gained at the mountain top and not in the valley. 1And Moses went up from the plains of Moab unto the mountain of Nebo, to the top of Pisgah, that is over against Jericho. (Emphasize: Mountain top and importance of making decisions and judgements in the good ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational