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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Lest We Forget

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 8, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 18,561 views

    Let us not be individuals or a nation who has forgotten their creator and sustainer by disregarding God’s commandments, judgments and statutes. This NEON sign in Deuteronomy was not only a warning for the Israelites but is also a warning for us all and a

    Opening illustration: Roland Allen tells about a veteran missionary who came up to him one day after he had delivered his sermon. The missionary introduced himself and said, "I was a medical missionary for many years in India. And I served in a region where there was progressive blindness. People ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Beginnings - Pt. 4 - Gardens Grow Pansies Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 2, 2011
     | 4,284 views

    Each year people make resolutions and talk about turning over a new leaf. It is a great time to focus on Beginnings!

    Beginnings Part 4 – Gardens Grow Pansies! I. Introduction I have asked some tough and challenging questions during this series. Questions like “What is the indicator to those around you that God is at the beginning of your entire life?” In week two, I asked you if you have a Word? Then last week I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rich Anderson avatar

    Walking In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 16, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,163 views

    All we may have to offer up is broken pieces – give it to Him. He can use it. We may not have a lot of knowledge or skill – give it to Him. He can use us!

    Perhaps you’ve heard of the best selling business author and speaker Harvey Mackay? His books include “How To Swim With The Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive”; Beware Of The Naked Man Who Offers You His Shirt”; and “Dig Your Well Before You’re Thirsty.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    The Parable Of The Sower Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,874 views

    Listening and hearing. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Ill: Sir William Osler who was the professor of medicine at Oxford University, • Had a class full of students before him; • And wanting to emphasize the importance of observing details, • He reached down to his desk and picked up a bottle containing ’urine’, • Holding it high, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Yes You Can Change The World

    Contributed by Ken Crow on Aug 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,676 views

    When one person gets full of God and the anointing they can change thier world.

    Yes You Can Change The World Pastor Ken Crow 1 Samuel 17:23-32 (King James Version) 23And as he talked with them, behold, there came up the champion, the Philistine of Gath, Goliath by name, out of the armies of the Philistines, and spake according to the same words: and David heard them. 24And ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    Appeals From The Heart

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,668 views

    In this sermon, Paul offers some appeals to believers that are very handy for successful Christian living.

    APPEALS FROM THE HEART GALATIANS 4:12-20 INTRODUCTION Have you ever stopped to think of the many appeals that are made on any given day? There is the appeal from the pastor to his flock for greater commitment to God's work. He appeals to his leadership for more excitement about their work. There ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing For Christ's Return

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 20, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,812 views

    Believers and unbelievers alike have the responsibility to prepare for Christ's return.

    Preparing For Christ’s Return Matthew 25:1-13 I was once sent an interesting book entitled, Jesus Is Finally Coming Are You Ready for the Rapture? October 28, 1992. It was sent to me free of charge by the Mission For The Coming Days. This is an organization that was formed in 1988 after, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Hearing The Music Of God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 27, 2010
     | 4,854 views

    Make time to connect with God. Cultivate a listening heart. We need to seek God personally; no proxy.

    John 8:28-29 So Jesus said, "When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am [the one I claim to be] and that I do nothing on my own but speak just what the Father has taught me. The one who sent me is with me; he has not left me alone, for I always do what pleases him." How ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Be All That You Can Be Series

    Contributed by Carl Kolb on Dec 29, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,857 views

    A sermon explaining the meaning of sanctification.

    1 Corinthians 6:9-11 "Be All That You Can Be!" Today we are talking about a word that most people have heard, many Christians brag about, and few understand: sanctification. Sanctification can be a really confusing word because of the way people use it. Most Christians understand the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Surrendered Saints

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jan 4, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,849 views

    God not only wants all men to be saved, but to also be surrendered to His will. Salvattion is but half of the equation. Unless the saint beoomes surrendered to the will of God, he cannot grow in grace, or be useful to an all-powerful God.

    Surrendered Saints Text: Rom.12: 1-2 Intro: Stephen F. Olford has said, “What God wants today is new men, rather than new methods; surrendered people, rather than just saved people, for it is possible to be saved yet not surrendered.”(1) One doesn’t have to think about it too long to know that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Satan’s Obstruction Of A Super Bowl Caliber Saint

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Feb 4, 2010
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,067 views

    Things Satan will throw at Christians to keep you from being your best...

    Satan’s Obstruction of a Super Bowl Caliber Saint Ephesians 6:10-13 Today is the day that sports fans in America look forward to more than any other day. It is Superbowl Sunday! Today’s game pits the New Orleans Saints against the Indianapolis Colts in the ultimate game in the National ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronnie Miller avatar

    The Night Before In That Upper Room

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,353 views

    The disciples were looking for a position of honor or a place of privilege at the table. They were rushing to get a good seat. It seems that Jesus waited until all were seated and while it was fresh in their minds and then John 13:4

    It was the night before when in the upper room Jesus and the disciples meet for the last supper. As they came into that room each one passed by a basin and a pitcher full of water. Every one of those disciples knew what that pitcher of water and basin was there for. It was the job of the servant ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Breaking Through The Barriers To You Blessing

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jul 20, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 31,605 views

    This is a sermon dealing with things that can hinder the blessing of God in our lives.

    Let Freedom Ring: Part 2 Breaking Through the Barriers to Your Blessing Today we continue a series of messages, “Let Freedom Ring,” on deliverance from evil. Some of you may say, Pastor, I am saved, I already have been delivered from evil. I don’t need to hear a series of messages on deliverance. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lifting The Man Of God

    Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 23, 2010
    based on 39 ratings
     | 85,607 views

    The message is a good message for Pastor Appreciation. It talks Ebedmelech - the little known person in the Bible who lifted the prophet Jeremiah out of the muck and mire of the dungeon. There are 4 reasons why pastors can find themselves in a pit, and

    LIFTING THE MAN OF GOD Jeremiah 38:6-13 (KJV) "Then took they Jeremiah, and cast him into the dungeon of Malchiah the son of Hammelech, that was in the court of the prison: and they let down Jeremiah with cords. And in the dungeon there was no water, but mire: so Jeremiah sunk in the mire. (7) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Smith avatar

    No Rich People In Heaven Series

    Contributed by David Smith on Oct 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,582 views

    "Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, "How difficult it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!" And the disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said to them again, "Children, how difficult it is to enter the kingdom

    In any journey, such as a trek through the bush, there are exciting parts, such as when we start out (perhaps) and when we near your destination, there are relatively boring parts, and there are patches that are just hard work. In our journey through the Gospel of Mark we seem to have reached an ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican