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  • Scott Carmer avatar

    Preparing For The Storms Of '07

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,914 views

    The question is not "if" storms will come in our lives, but "when" will they come. How do we prepare ourselves beforehand to be ready?

    Preparing for the Storms of ‘07 Acts 27:13-14, 39-44 January 7, 2007 Toni and I have some very good friends who just retired to Florida. They moved during the first week of November into a lovely home in Port Charlotte, on the Gulf Coast. They had built a very successful business and were able ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    #4 Darkness Can Have A Defining Moment!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 3, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,801 views

    This time of year darkness tries to smother the LIGHT! We must not lose the Creator in the busyness of the creation. Shine the light into the dark night.

    #4 DARKNESS CAN HAVE A DEFINING MOMENT! THE LIGHT CAN PUSH AWAY THE DARKNESS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #4 of darkness with part 5 on the light to follow. FRIDAY IS HERE, BUT SUNDAY IS COMING... I. DARKNESS HAS LITTLE TO DO WITH THE LAMP --- YOU CAN HAVE A ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Costly Calling

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 25, 2019
     | 13,509 views

    When Jesus calls us to follow Him, that call is costly, but rewarding!

    A Costly Calling? Luke 9:23-26, 57-62, 14:25-32 January 20, 2019 If you were to ask my sister’s - - they would have quickly told you I was cheap. I did my best not to spend money as I was growing up. Not that I had much, but I will admit I got away with not contributing much to group presents. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Job

    Contributed by Jim Caswell on Sep 2, 2016
     | 3,021 views

    Conway Twitty. "That's My Job". The chorus says, "Everything I do is because of you." Isn't that what God does for us. God is to be seen as the perfect heavenly Father who may even have to say "no' sometimes.

    FAS: Play video of “That’s My Job” Conway Twitty LYRICS: I woke up cryin' late at night when I was very young I had dreamed my father had passed away and gone My world revolved around him, I couldn't lie there anymore So I made my way down the mirrored hall And tapped upon his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    A Great Cloud Of Witnesses: Faith-Living Vs. Me Centered Life Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 25, 2024
     | 949 views

    How to walk "by faith" in a me centered world

    Faith is a mystery to the world. It seems crazy. It seems stupid. But I’ll tell ya what’s stupid. I’ll ya what’s dumb. What’s dumb is trying to control my own life and manipulating events to make things I want happen. It just doesn’t work. And even if it does work, I’m not happy. I get exactly ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Fans Or Followers Of Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 14, 2023
     | 4,089 views

    Using the book from Kyle Idelman as a basis for this series.

    Fan or Follower? January 8, 2023 We’re going to jump right into it. Today and for the next 4-5 weeks, we’re going to look at a book which has intrigued me. It’s not a book of the Bible. This series comes from a book by Kyle Idleman called - not a fan. Basically, we’re gonna talk about whether ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seek Him Early

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 3, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 16,140 views

    The women came to the tomb of Jesus "early in the morning." Scripture teaches us to seek Him early in the morning, early in life, and early on in every endeavor.

    Seek Him Early Easter CHCC: April 8, 2007 Mark 11 INTRODUCTION: How many of you were here at 7:30 for the Sunrise Service? Did you leap out of bed at 6:00 this morning, full of energy and excitement? I don’t know about you, but I have to set an alarm and drag myself out of bed most ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Avoiding Dead-End Shortcuts Series

    Contributed by David Asch on Nov 21, 2005
    based on 50 ratings
     | 12,450 views

    In our text today we see a family that took a shortcut, and it led to a dead-end - literally. Looking at their story, we discover how we can keep from taking shortcuts that lead to dead-ends.

    AVOIDING DEAD-END SHORTCUTS Ruth 1:1-5 INTRO: Shortcuts that don’t turn out so well: The shortcut to Lake Success Some shortcuts aren’t just inconvenient, they are deadly. Shortcuts that lead to dead-ends: Jim Madsen on Yosemite’s El Capitan in 1968. A veteran and skilled climber, he rappelled ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Funeral Message

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 9, 2001
    based on 1,717 ratings
     | 569,705 views

    Funeral message that focuses on the hope of John 11.

    Funeral Message January 7, 2001 Welcome and Prayer Good afternoon and thank you for coming. We’ve come to share in the loss of Patricia. We’ve come to weep, to feel, and to wonder in anguish. We don’t come today with any glib answers. Let’s face it. This is tough stuff. We’re stunned. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Seven Ways To Lose A (Spiritual) Fight

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 22, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,488 views

    What exactly is Paul getting at with each of these things that God has given us? This message tries to dig out the importance of each.

    - This passage is often preached, yet I never felt like I understood what exactly Paul was getting at with each piece that’s mentioned. What are the specific needs? What are the specific dangers? What specifically has God given us? - In preparing, I tried to dig deeper. For instance: “having ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fix Your Foundation Series

    Contributed by David Salisbury on Jun 6, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 7,175 views

    Lesson 18 on the Sermon on the Mount. Will you be the wise man or the foolish man?

    Fix Your Foundation Matthew 7:24-29 Intro. Gregory Elder tells about growing up on the Atlantic Coast. As a child, he loved to make elaborate sand castles. He made entire sand cities some times. But one year, for several days in a row, a group of bullies would come through and smash ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Is The Greatest?

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 26, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 20,499 views

    This is a message on what it takes to be "The Greatest" in God’s Kingdom. It discusses the role of a "Servant Leader" and seeks to explore specifics about being "great" in the Kingdom of God.

    Who is the Greatest? Illustration: Muhammad Ali today is called the greatest. But it hasn’t always been that way. He became the greatest in the eyes of the world over the last 40 years. Muhammad Ali used to “float like a butterfly” and “sting like a bee”. He dazzled crowds with his amazing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Douglas Bryan avatar

    Christmas Through The Eyes Of Others

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 7, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 3,014 views

    This sermon takes a look at Christmas through the eyes of others such as missionaries, law enforcement, and the incarcerated. It reminds us that the message of Christmas rings clear and true in spite of whatever circumstances we may face.

    THROUGH THE EYES... John 1:1-4 INTRODUCTION: A. There was nothing more exciting than Christmas when I was a kid 1. After searching the Sears and JCPenneys Christmas catalogs I had put in my order of things I wanted, but it was always a surprise as to what we would actually find under the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Protecting Life And Offering Hope

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 16, 2006
     | 1,948 views

    Message discussing abortion. We are facing a ballot issue here in South Dakota that will outlaw all abortions used as birth control. It’s more complicated than that, but oh well...

    Protecting Life and Offering Hope Psalm 139:13-16 October 15, 2006 Introduction I’m going to repeat something I said last week, because some of you weren’t here, and because I want to reinforce it for those who were. I would just as soon avoid these topics. But as much as I try to run away ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Super Models

    Contributed by Clint Davison on Oct 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,457 views

    The Christians in Corinth were a model for the other Christians aroud them - and for us as well.

    Super Models – 1 Thessalonians 1:6-10 A. We live in a world devoid of role models. Who’s your role model going to be? Kobe? Arnold? Ladies – Martha Stewart? Hopefully, the answer that comes to all of us is some fine Christian man or woman we know. B. As Christians, we need to find a model to serve ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ