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  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Believe That With God All Things Are Possible" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,978 views

    God Can do something about problems of longstanding.

    liff and Saltillo UM Churches February 2, 2003 “Believe that with God All Things Are Possible” How to: Begin Dreaming Again” Nehemiah 1:1-11 Introduction: Although the Jews completed the temple in 516 B. C., the city walls remained in a shambles for the next 70 years. These walls represented ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    #2 Light The Lamp Of Hope! Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 22, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,835 views

    HOPE IS LIKE A MATCH, A GREAT FIRE CAN BE KINDLED BY ONE SMALL MATCH. I HAVE A KEROSENE LAMP, I PRETEND THE ELECTRICITY IS OFF, I NEED LIGHT. I HAVE A KEROSENE LAMP FULL OF KEROSENE --- BUT I NEED A MATCH TO LIGHT THE WICK. I STRIKE THE MATCH, LIGHT THE

    #2 LIGHT THE LAMP OF HOPE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Psalm 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Psalm 33:18 Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy; Psalm 31:24 Be of good courage, and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Defeating Your Enemies Series

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Jul 17, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 15,613 views

    David defeating Goliath is a uiversal lesson that teaches all of us how to defeat our worst enemies - Satan, sin, and self.

    Defeating your Enemies INTRODUCTION Most great heroes are defined by the enemies that they defeat. Just listen to the name of these heroes and see if their enemies do not come readily to mind: Batman (Joker, Penguin, Riddler); Superman (Lex Luthor); Flash Gordon (Ming the Merciless). The list ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Words Of Assurance Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 23, 2007
    based on 124 ratings
     | 34,180 views

    God is longing to answer the prayers of His people. If His people would authenically turn to Him, He would speak to us and revive us.

    ISAIAH 30: 18-26 WORDS OF ASSURANCE (2 Corinthians 5:17-21) God never forgets His people and longs to bless them. Though the people had turned from the Lord, He longed to be gracious and compassionate to them for they were in a covenant relationship with Him. As a God of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Power In Partnership

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Mar 2, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 33,433 views

    There is true power in the church when the pastor and the people partner together to accomplish the work of Christ.

    Power in Partnership Exodus 17:8-13 February 8, 2004 Introduction World’s Fair Partnership During the summer of 1904 an unlikely partnership was formed at the World’s Fair St. Louis. The summer was unusually hot and people were searching the fair for something to help cool them off and Arnold ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    We Bring A Sacrifice Of Praise

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Nov 16, 2002
    based on 106 ratings
     | 27,140 views

    Compares OT Sacrifices, NT sacrifice of Christ, and how today, we can bring a sacrifice of praise.

    Larry C. Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net Title: We Bring the Sacrifice of Praise Text: Hebrews 13:11-16; Psalm 50:14 Introduction In baseball, they have a play that’s called a Sacrifice fly. If a runner is on 3rd base... and there are less than 2 outs... the batter can try to hit the ball ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Jesus Is The Life Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,087 views

    Understanding Jesus’ claim as the life

    Tonight, I brought some of my most valued stuff that I wanted to share with you guys. When I was younger, I was an avid collector of baseball cards. If you have been in my apartment and looked into the corner of my bedroom, there are about 15 boxes of baseball cards that are all filled. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Died For You - True Or False Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 5, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,084 views

    The evidence of history and the Bible points to the fact that Jesus died for you!

    Jesus Died for You – True or False Matthew 27:24-55 April 4, 2004 – Palm Sunday This message is based on a series suggestion from Outreach Marketing and some material from the Jesus Died for You message from Brian Mavis Introduction Over the past couple of weeks we have been exploring the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Use Of Money

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 15, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 10,652 views

    A sermon on stewardship.

    LUKE 16:1-13 "The Use of Money" Ask almost any pastor what causes the most divisions within a church and he or she will tell you money! Money. In our Gospel Lesson for this morning Jesus tells us that the children of the world those who are not saved Those who live only for the present are truer to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    God The Writer

    Contributed by C Vincent on Nov 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,399 views

    Looking at the times when God wrote with His own hand.

    God the writer JCC 01.11.09 pm Although the Bible was written by people inspired by the Holy Spirit, there are several times when God wrote Himself There are at least 5 accounts: 1. The writing on the stones Ex 32 and Deu 10:4 God wrote It is significant that the tablets were written by God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Faith Under Fire Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,837 views

    The more we trust God to sustain us, the more protection we will have against the enemy of our souls. The greater the trust, the greater our shield against the attacks of the enemy.

    Faith under Fire Ephesians 6:13-16 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    24: The Garden Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,293 views

    Knowing He was hours from being murdered, Jesus could have used His divine privilege to get out of what was coming, but He didn’t. His prayer in the garden teaches us how to pray in the midst of hardship and how to deal with unanswered prayer.

    24: The Last Hours of Jesus “The Garden” And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground.” -Luke 22:44 Key Scripture: Luke 22:39-45 Key Thought: Having just been betrayed by a close friend and knowing that his accusers were coming to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Bold Walk. Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 24, 2009
     | 4,017 views

    Jesus calls us teh salt of the earth, if we understand what salt does, we can be more effective in our walk

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever given a lot of thought to how you were brought to Christ? • Was there someone in your life that was an example to you? • You were around them enough to know that something was different about them. • At some point they helped to lead you to Christ. Maybe ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    The Positive Power Of Encouragement - Part 1

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,680 views

    Over the next two weeks we are going to talk about encouragement. Next week we will look in God’s Word to find some very specific ways we can encourage people. But tonight we are going to focus on the amazing power of your encouragement.

    The Positive Power of Encouragement - Part 1 Acts 11:19-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - May 6, 2009 *Can you remember the last time someone encouraged you? -- Going out the door Sunday, a couple of people told me they love me. Now, that was encouraging! I know you love me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Carr avatar

    Stone In The Hand, Judgment Versus Grace

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Jun 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,284 views

    This is a sermon about judging others, forgiveness, and grace.

    PRAYER Father, open my eyes to see Your Word. Open my ears to hear. Open my mind to understand. And open my heart so I may receive Your Word today. AMEN Today I want to talk to you about judging others, forgiveness, and grace. As we talk about these things, I want to make the Word of God alive ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal