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    Increase Our Faith Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 970 views

    Even the tiniest mustard seed of faith is capable of monumental things. Jesus encourages us to expand our understanding, belief, and trust in Him.

    Today, we're going to talk about faith. You know, that thing that helps us believe in God and trust Him even when life gets tough. We're going to see how even a tiny bit of faith can make a huge difference in our lives. So, let's dive in! What I want you to walk away with is this: Even the tiniest ...read more

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    Fly High - Acts Part 20 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 5, 2006
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     | 4,327 views

    There are two types of testimonies coming from the church today - they are either Self-centered or God-centered.

    “Fly High” - Acts part 20 Marilyn Swanson’s thoughts on Communion. Video Illustration about communion: Partake of Communion Testimony by Mark Doiron Thesis: There are two types of testimonies coming from the church today - they are either Self-centered or God-centered. Scripture Text: Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    John 3:16 Perish Or Eternal Life (Full Text) Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 6, 2011
     | 6,505 views

    This is the full message of John 3:16 series. A lot comes from Max Lucado's book John 3:16 A message of hope.

    Note: A lot comes from Max Lucado's book John 3:16 A message of hope. I wanted to post this for the resource. Title: Perish or Everlasting life Theme: The Contrast of Heaven and Hell Text: John 3:12-16 Opening Text Joh 3:12-16 "If I have told you earthly things and you do not believe, how ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Having A Bad Hair Day? Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Aug 29, 2011
     | 6,737 views

    a sermon that uses Matthew chapter 26 to help folk understand a world apparantly gone wild.

    Matthew 26 You thought you had a bad day? We all have bad hair days – Maybe you are having one today but consider this story from Lt Cliff Judkins. It had all started in the brilliant sunlight 20,000 feet above the Pacific Ocean as I nudged my F-8 Crusader jet into position behind the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Burning Love

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 11, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,568 views

    Christians must seize the ardor of love that is taught in the Word to fully appreciate the life God intends for those who are married.

    “Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm, for love is strong as death, jealousy is fierce as the grave. Its flashes are flashes of fire, the very flame of the LORD. Many waters cannot quench love, neither can floods drown it. If a man offered for love all the wealth of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming A More Confident Person Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,263 views

    Habits for becoming a more confident person.

    [Part 3 of 5 in the series, "Finding Calm in the Chaos"] We’re in our Christmas series “Finding Calm in the Chaos.” I was reading John Baker’s personal testimony the other day and he said something that caught my attention that goes right along with our series. Baker is the founder of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Truth For Strange Times Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 23, 2021
     | 3,443 views

    Spiritual Truth for Strange Times Rerouting: Navigating a Changing World August 16, 2020 – Brad Bailey

    Spiritual Truth for Strange Times Rerouting: Navigating a Changing World August 16, 2020 – Brad Bailey Intro Well...good morning to each of you who have joined our gathering this morning... and welcome to each of you who may be watching at a later time. I want to reintroduce the weekly series and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lord Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 22, 2020
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     | 3,376 views

    The title Lord speaks to His authority, The name Jesus speaks to His mission and the title Christ speaks to fulfilled promise.

    OKAY – let’s do this… NOW – the title ‘Lord Jesus Christ’ is used 60 times in the New Testament... 3 times in Acts, 4 times by Peter, 2 times by Jude, 2 times by James and 49 times in Paul’s letters… Here are just a few of those passages… Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rejected

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 14, 2019
     | 4,462 views

    A study in the book of Lamentations 4: 1 – 22

    Lamentations 4: 1 – 22 Rejected 1 How the gold has become dim! How changed the fine gold! The stones of the sanctuary are scattered at the head of every street. 2 The precious sons of Zion, valuable as fine gold, how they are regarded as clay pots, the work of the hands of the potter! 3 Even the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Good For You! Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,336 views

    We tend to lump people into categories of good people and bad people. What makes something or someone good?

    INTRODUCTION We’re in a series about the Fruit of the Spirit. Fruit is the outward manifestation of the inner nature. When you see a banana hanging on a tree, you know it’s a banana tree. When you see these nine traits in someone’s personality, you know that they are a Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Secret To A Fruitful Life Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 24,505 views

    God’s plan for your life isn’t that you’ll be successful. Instead, He wants you to be fruitful.

    INTRODUCTION This is the final message in the series “GRACE-FRUIT: Jesus Living in Me.” Over the past nine weeks we’ve examined the nine flavors of the Fruit of the Spirit. In order to put the Fruit of the Spirit in the full context of Galatians, let’s read Galatians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When A Dog Sees A Rainbow

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 23, 2003
    based on 116 ratings
     | 20,723 views

    Spiritual blindness is nothing new. What is it like to live with opened eyes, fully seeing God’s magnificent gifts for our lives?

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of faith, family and friendships. ------------------------------------------------------- June 22, 2003 17Then Elisha prayed, "O LORD, open his eyes and let him see!" The LORD opened his servant’s ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Jairus Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jul 16, 2003
    based on 116 ratings
     | 21,923 views

    This is a message I did on Jairus, an eyewitness of Christ. Each message in this series was prefaced by a dramatic monologue, which is included.

    Jairus MONOLOGUE (Stands behind a pulpit to face his congregation) How does a man deal with having his world rocked, not once, but twice in the same day? I mean, when you’re a “man of the cloth”, you’re supposed to have it all together, you know? You see people die, you’re supposed to have all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Befriend One Another Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 30, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,354 views

    Friendship is important...critical to living the Christian life.

    September 2, 2001 What makes for a real friend? What is the value of friendship? Philosophers have discussed and debated that for centuries. Mencius said, Friendship is one mind in two bodies. In the 1950¡¦s Norman Vincent Peale said, Getting people to like you is only the other side of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Sifting Through The Rubble: The Bible Speaks To The Attack On America Series

    Contributed by Michael Milton on Sep 17, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 13,996 views

    A Bible message on the tragedy of September 11, 2001. With introductory thoughts on the Tenth Anniversary of 9/11.

    This morning the September air in Charlotte, North Carolina reminds me of the air that day. As I breath it in, I join in the memory. But I join also in the hope of not only a rebuilding of the Freedom Tower, but a rebuilding of the American spirit that stirred out nation to prayer during those days ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed