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  • A. David Hart avatar

    The Actions Of A Real Mother Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on May 17, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 27,343 views

    To get us to understand the caring heart of a real mother.

    THE ACTIONS OF A REAL MOTHER 1 Kings 3:16-28 My brothers and my sisters, we all have stories of how our mothers had rescued us. It was many of our Moms that got us through science projects, math quizzes, and even the bully in the neighborhood. And many time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Am I In God

    Contributed by Paul Cull on May 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,150 views

    Understanding the value that we have in our relationship with God

    Who am I in God? Ephesians 1:1-14 Too often we get our self-esteem and self value from other people. We get the picture of "who we are supposed to be" from society and from the media. Then we compare ourselves with others to see if we’ve "made it". We’re told that if we don’t do this, wear that, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Living In Ecstasy Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 26, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,166 views

    When we understand the message of the angels we will be ecstatic

    What’s Christmas All About? Living in Ecstasy” Luke 2:10-14 What difference would it make if all this about Jesus being the Son of God was true? Judging by the reaction of the angels and shepherds, we would be ecstatic. To be ecstatic is to be beside oneself, overpowered with emotion, transported ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Staying Connected

    Contributed by Tom Tarpley on Feb 9, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,815 views

    Knowing and understanding God's Word brings great joy!

    Please turn to the Gospel of John, chapter 15 beginning at verse 1. Remember, your eternal salvation is too important to trust to someone else—you need to read and know God’s word for yourself. Read from bible. John 15:1-12 When I stand at the foot of the steps each Sunday greeting ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Meaning Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,649 views

    Uses the last sayings of Jesus to understand the meaning of the cross.

    As with all my sermons no sermon is original, there may be some material for other sources through the years. Title: The Meaning of the Cross Theme: To try to understand the meaning of the cross through the last sayings of Jesus Text: Luke 23:32-34 Luk 23:32 There were also two ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Jesus If You Love Me, Then Why Do I Hurt?

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 14, 2007
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,894 views

    Understanding why bad things happen to good people

    JESUS IF YOU LOVE ME, THEN WHY DO I HURT? II Corinthians 1:1-7, Corinthians II 11:23-30 Intro: The apostle Paul is the writer of the Corinthian books. As far as I am concerned He is the greatest convert that has ever lived but even in his life we find him suffering. In II Corinthians 11 we find ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Forgiveness: God's Way Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,395 views

    Understanding how forgiveness affects our relationship with God.

    Series: Stories from the Kingdom Text: Matthew 18:21-35 Title: “Forgiveness: God’s Way” • There are two things that we all have in common, no matter how old we are, where we grew up, or what we do for a living  we all need to be forgiven and to extend forgiveness. • I want to also this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's Lost When Sin Is Committed

    Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Sep 7, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 19,728 views

    Helps us to understand the physical and mental consequences of sin.

    Situations, circumstances, actions, and words sometime result in the lost of something. When you invest in a company that may not be doing so well; the result may be a lost of money. There may be days at work where you have several deadlines to meet, the school is on the line telling you that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Are Drafted

    Contributed by Rowel Del Mundo on Nov 8, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,593 views

    Understanding our call as christians and how to be effective as one.

    YOU ARE DRAFTED! John 15:16 John 15:16 (NIV) You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit--fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. 1. I MUST UNDERSTAND THE REALITY OF HIS CALL a. I was drafted like an Athlete to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does This Mean?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 15, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,195 views

    This sermon leads the congregation to an understanding of the meaning of the Pentecost experience.

    What Does This Mean? - Acts 2: 1 - 21 Intro: What does it mean when: 1) You are given your10 year service pin by your boss and it comes with& resume writing kit 2) The love of life give ticket to Paris because they know you’ve always wanted to go there but the ticket is one way. 3) You have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Belonging To God’s Army

    Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 28, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,097 views

    A sermon that tries to encourage hearers to understand that they are part of God

    Belonging to the army. 2 Tim. 2:3 Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. (NIV) In recent years I have attended many conferences on growing churches and have been instructed by great teachers on how to hold people in the church. Success in the church these days is measured ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Symbols Of The Holy Spirit: The Anointing Oil Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 10, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 29,342 views

    Messages that try to understand the Holy Spirit by the Symbols that is used.

    Note: Idea and notes inspired by Wayne Dority's messages on the Holy Spirit. Title: Symbols of the Holy Spirit: The Oil Theme: To show the Holy Spirit in relation to the oil. Text: Introduction 2 Corinthians 1:21 Now He who establishes us with you in Christ and has anointed us is ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    When You Die To Self

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 11, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,575 views

    Understanding of what it means to be dead to self and alive in Christ

    When you die to self Theme: Teach about being dead to sin and alive in Christ Text: 2 Timothy 2:8-14 2 Timothy 2:8-14 MSG Fix this picture firmly in your mind: Jesus, descended from the line of David, raised from the dead. It's what you've heard from me all along. (9) It's what I'm sitting ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Resurrection’s Re-Creation

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 7, 2012
     | 4,992 views

    Resurrection changes how the church understands life and purpose.

    RESURRECTION’S RE-CREATION John 20:1-9; 19-23 Big Idea: Resurrection changes how the church understands life and purpose. NOTE: This service concluded with baptisms. 1 Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Grace Your Access To Glory

    Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 1, 2012
     | 7,107 views

    Understanding the connection between God's grace and His glory

    GRACE YOUR ACCESS TO GLORY Bishop David Ibeleme Jn. 1:1, 14-17; 17:1ff Glory is equivalent to;  All that God is – Jn. 1:1; 4:24.  All that God has – Jn. 16:12ff; Ps. 24:1ff.  All that God can do – Mk. 10:27; Lk. 1:37; Jn. 14:1ff. All these were evident in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible