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  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Homesick For Heaven

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,102 views

    Focus on Heaven motivates you to action, gives understanding, and produces an attitude of thanksgiving.

    Homesick for Heaven Hebrews 11:8-17 INTRODUCTION: Do you remember this old chorus: “This world is not my home, I’m just a passin’ through. My treasures are laid up somewhere beyond the blue. Tthe angels beckon me from Heaven’s open door, and I can’t feel at home in this world ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thomas: Struggling To Believe

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Sep 16, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,449 views

    The importance of trusting in God when we don’t understand His ways

    Thomas: Struggling to Believe John 20:24-29 Primary Purpose: The importance of trusting God when we don’t understand his ways We look at the disciple today many call “Doubting Thomas”, but I would say to you that I don’t think that’s the right title for Thomas. We just can’t imagine after all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    While The Cat Is Away... Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Sep 26, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,780 views

    Understanding the reason to live whole-heartedly for Christ everyday is the main thrust of this message.

    Nehemiah When the Cat is Away… Nehemiah 13 September 28, 2003 Intro: A. [Illustration] Many of us can remember when we were in grade school how whenever the teacher had to leave the classroom for some reason, she would always tell the class to, “Be quiet and study!” However we also remember that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Leaning On Jesus,part 1.

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Oct 30, 2003
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,502 views

    Death, Hell, Life and understanding.A quick look at John 3:16

    Leaning on Jesus For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whomsoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. I believe that we all can live ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Flashfloods, Firestorms, Tornadoes, Tsunami's, Hurricanes, Suffering And Other "acts” Of God

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 1, 2005
    based on 209 ratings
     | 12,578 views

    A multi-part message series on understanding God’s within the context of suffering.

    Since time began, there have been countless natural and human-made disasters so horrendous that they have caused grief and suffering beyond belief. Every human on Earth has experienced suffering to one extent or another. It may have been through quiet tears shed in the silence of the night as they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Partners In Christ Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on May 14, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,295 views

    For a church to be a successful church, we must understand the importance of being "Partners In Christ".

    I. INTRODUCTION Philippians was written by Paul somewhere believed to be AD 61/2. He was in prison at the time either in Ephesus or Rome. The Philippian church had heard of his imprisonment and sent Epaphroditus, who may have actually been their pastor, to bring a financial gift to him to help ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wayde Wilson avatar

    Pure Love In An Impure World

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Feb 13, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,298 views

    Very few people in our society today understand what love is.

    Psalm 51:10 - "Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me." Valentine’s week is a good time to talk about what love is and what it isn’t. We have in America, what I call a serious "anti-love epidemic." We’re sick for the lack of real love! VERY FEW PEOPLE IN OUR SOCIETY ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Seated Savior

    Contributed by Curtis Rowe on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,480 views

    This sermon is designed to give the hearer a deeper understanding and appreciation for the incarnation of Jesus Christ.

    The Seated Savior Hebrews 10:5-25 Surely the Father would be pleased if we use the Sunday after the celebration of the incarnation to reflect on the accomplishments of our Savior. Hebrews 10 contains the words of Jesus at the time of His incarnation… Wherefore when he cometh into the world, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Suffering For Christ

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 19,572 views

    Understanding the functions of suffering in the Christian life would help us cope with them.

    SUFFERING FOR CHRIST 1 PETER 4:12-19 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION One of my children asked why we don’t practice fasting or flagellation during the observant of Lent. Flagellation is the practice of a person to whip himself or herself as a public penance. iblically speaking, the best ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Disciplining Our Children

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,329 views

    Parents should understand God’s perspective of discipline and follow His example.

    DISCIPILINING OUR CHILDREN Hebrews 12:5-11 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION How would like your children to study with students filled with criminals? There is a High School in Yuma, AZ whose football team’s mascot is the CRIMINALS. Its logo is a caricature of an ex-convict, a crew-cut, square ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Allen avatar

    Praise God

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Feb 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,526 views

    May this sermon help you to understand the purpose of praising God at all times.

    PRAISE GOD Psalm 103:1-22 [1] Bless the LORD, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name! [2] Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: [3] who forgives all your iniquities, who heals all your diseases, [4] Who redeems your life from destruction, who crowns you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Hawks avatar

    Salvation Sunday

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Feb 17, 2008
     | 3,421 views

    Salvation is more than words or concepts. Understanding salvation is a matter of experiencing it.

    I. Today I have a new sermon, but I have an old message-- the message of salvation. Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus - where, he says to Nicodemus— "I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again." II. What do these words mean—how do you explain ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • James Cloud avatar

    God's Holy Word

    Contributed by James Cloud on Mar 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,823 views

    Studying the Word is essential to truly understand God and our relationships to each other.

    God’s Holy Word Proverbs 3:1-24 1 My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments, 2 for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you. 3 Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Principle Of Binding And Loosing Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 9, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 16,018 views

    Show how Christians can understand what Jesus meant by "binding and loosing"

    Title: Binding and loosing. Theme: Text: Matthew 16:13-19 ¶ When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Steven Spillman avatar

    The (How To) Of True Potential

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on Apr 23, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,000 views

    It is the “how-to” side of understanding true potential and our real purpose in life.

    1. The Universe is no Accident “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:1 We have to approach this whole idea of purpose and true potential from a perspective that such things as purpose and truth exist in the universe. If the universe and everything in it is nothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational