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  • John Hamby avatar

    The World's Most Acceptable Sin Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 24, 2002
    based on 161 ratings
     | 22,815 views

    Worry is the painful preoccupation with the consequences of what “might” happen. The Lord forces us to think about why we are not to worry in these verses.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 33 The World’s Most Acceptable Sin Luke 12:22-34 Worry is the number one mental disorder in America. “The Mayo Clinic claims 80-85% of total caseload is due directly to worry and anxiety. Many experts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is There No God? Series

    Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Mar 2, 2001
    based on 169 ratings
     | 17,848 views

    God wants us to turn to him in everything.

    - I love the true story of a small town in Kentucky which had two churches and a bar owned by a devout and well known atheist. It seems that one night the people from the two churches called a special prayer meeting and spent the whole night praying that the bar would close down. Well, lo and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fruit Of The Spirit: Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 21, 2000
    based on 60 ratings
     | 6,548 views

    This message looks at the faithfulness of Job in the face of the overwhelming problems.

    Maybe his name was Job Murphy, cause it seemed that anything that could go wrong did go wrong. You might recall the story from the Old Testament book that bears the name of Job. If you have your bible with you then you can find it by going to the middle of your Bible which should be Psalms or ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Riding The Roller Coaster Of Faith

    Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 177 ratings
     | 10,624 views

    Palm Sunday

    "Riding the Roller Coaster of Faith" Palm Sunday 2001 ©April 8, 2001 by Rev. Bruce Goettsche Each year when it comes to Palm Sunday I try to look at the celebration from a little different angle. I do this because I know the way I am. Familiar stories tend to cause me to drift into a mode that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Peace Starts With Me Series

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Apr 4, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 12,733 views

    Part 1 of a new series

    Peace starts with me, Live @ Peace series Romans 12:18, Philippians 4:1-9 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ April 7, 2002 A Lawyer was duck hunting in Montana recently, when he attempted to cross a fence into a field to retrieve a duck he had shot. A farmer suddenly pulled up in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Worst Case Scenario

    Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Nov 20, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,589 views

    The burden of this message will deal with the question, “How does one live with an attitude of gratitude when things could not get much worse?”

    CEL112303 This sermon was preached by Scotty L Killingsworth to the Evergreen Church on Sunday morning November 23, 2003. The sermon title is: Worst Case Scenario The burden of this message will deal with the question, “How does one live with an attitude of gratitude when things could not get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If Things Are So Good, Why Do I Feel So Bad?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 5, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,827 views

    A sermon on joy for Indedendence Day July 4, 2004. (Outline adapted from Jack Peters; portions adapted from George Barna)

    Sermon for 7/4/2004 If Things Are So Good, Why Do I Feel So Bad? The Joy of the Lord Introduction: “When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus The Exalted Warrior

    Contributed by Steven Cannon on Feb 1, 2006
    based on 114 ratings
     | 10,220 views

    Jesus is the exalted warrior that sits on the throne victorious.

    JESUS THE EXALTED WARRIOR Today we’ll try to get a more complete view of Jesus. Jesus the exalted warrior. Having a more compete view is extremely important for how we proclaim Him, how devoted we are to him, how we conduct our lives, how we handle adversity. It effects our level of trust, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,363 views

    The Ashley Smith story illustrates the power of a purpose driven life. It can be ours too.

    Living with Purpose Romans 8:28; 29-39 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Ashley Smith never suspected that she would ever have to spend a night like that! Not in her worst nightmare! How do you prepare for being assaulted by an escaped ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Know Your Oponent Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 16, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,644 views

    This is the 1st of 4 on winning the spiritual war

    INTRODUCTION • Life can be tough at times. It seems like there are times when nothing seems to come easily. It seems in our spiritual walk that we take two steps forward and three back. • I have seen people who would just give up and quit when things got tough for them. I see other people who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stuff Happens Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 26, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,589 views

    What lessons do we learn from the book of Job?

    I began by playing the “Bricklayers Song” by Ray Stevens. Maybe his name was Job Murphy, cause it seemed that anything that could go wrong did go wrong. You might recall the story from the Old Testament book that bears the name of Job. If you have your bible with you then you can find it by ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Tim Richards avatar

    Jonah Trying To Run God Series

    Contributed by Tim Richards on Dec 1, 2004
    based on 91 ratings
     | 13,271 views

    The 4th in a four part series on Jonah.

    Introduction: 1. Well, we’ve made it to the final chapter of Jonah. I know that I’ve been challenged the last 3 weeks & hope you have too. Let’s do what we have each week, review the basic outline of the book. You should remember it by now. Chapter 1— Jonah Running From God. Chapter 2— Jonah ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are You Full Of?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 14, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,958 views

    Just as Mary and Joseph were full of grace, so must we be.

    When Jonathon and Daniel were younger, I used to say to them, “You’re full of blarney!” To which they would respond, “BJ!” as they thought I said that they were “full of Barney the dinosaur” because BJ is Barney’s friend. “You’re full of it” is an expression we use either in teasing or in all ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Sometimes Jesus Isn't Warm And Cuddly

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 8, 2007
     | 1,818 views

    The decision to be a follower of Christ places all other affections in perspective.

    Title: Sometimes Jesus Isn’t Warm and Cuddly Text: Luke 14:25-33 Thesis: The decision to be a follower of Christ places all other affections in perspective. Introduction The current issue of Newsweek Magazine (September 10, 2007) featured Fred Thompson on the front cover along side the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Growing Pains Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on May 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,007 views

    Suffering for the Kingdom of God.

    1. Paul was the kind of guy that didn’t quit. a. His heart LARGE, his energy levels HIGH, his love DEEP. b. His first calling was to GO INTO ALL THE WORLD and share the gospel. When speaking to Ananias Jesus says… Acts 9.15-16 But the Lord said to him, "Go, for he is a chosen vessel of Mine to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational