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  • John Johnson avatar

    A Call To Endurance

    Contributed by John Johnson on Nov 2, 2002
    based on 102 ratings
     | 43,900 views

    The Lord calls each and every one of us to run the race with perserverance

    Hebrews 12:1–13 A call to endurance Truth & Light 10/27/02 The theme of this passage is the need for perseverance or endurance through trials and tribulations. I want to let you know Truth and Light that we are going to have to go through some trials and tribulations. I want to let you know that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Narnia: Enter The Story Series

    Contributed by Mike Evans on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,698 views

    We enter the fantacy world of Narnia and discover an invitation to understand life as a story that finds a right context in God’s grader story.

    Enter the Story pt. 1 of 5 Philippians 4:8 Fix your thoughts on what is true and honorable and right. Think about things that are pure and lovely and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. How much time have you spent thinking this week? What tends to claim your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Using Your Spiritual Gifts In The Marketplace Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,833 views

    We sould not stop being Spiritual people when we leave the church building

    Singing the Songs of The Lord In a Strange Land October 24, 2004 Daniel 2 Using Your Spiritual Gifts In the Marketplace In the sphere of life that you spend most of your life and energy (work, family, school, sport…) have you ever come up against something that was impossible to solve? Read ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A House With A View Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 27, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,188 views

    1 of several messages during the summer of 2006. This message focuses on the mission and vision of the church toward the community and evangelism

    God’s Favorite House A House with a View July 23, 2006 For five years my office had no window None of our offices had a window. We were located in the basement. There was no view. I didn’t know when it was sunny and nice. I didn’t know when it was rainy and cold. I didn’t know when the wind ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    For Such A Time As This

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 5, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,836 views

    A sermon for Christmas based on Galatians 4:4. (Material taken from SermonCentral contributors, from Boyce Mouton’s book "Special Messages for Special Days, and from Rich Warren’s book "The Purpose-Driven Life")

    Sermon for 12/25/2005 For Such a Time as This Galatians 4:4 Introduction: When Leonardo Da Vinci painted The Last Supper on a monastery dining room wall, the monks began to have many questions about his ability, and his integrity. The picture was merely a copy of the dining area in which it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dragon Slayer

    Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Jun 29, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,409 views

    Jesus has the authority, power and desire to help us overcome the problems that overwhelm us.

    Dragon-slayer Mark 5:1-17 Have you noticed how popular entertainment has made some pretty fearsome, terrible beings into loveable characters? Real pirates like Black Bart Roberts and Blackbeard were kidnappers, thieves, rapists, and murderers. Not the stuff heroes are made of. [picture ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Marks Of True Faith Series

    Contributed by Clinton Smith on Mar 4, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,198 views

    This sermon is intended to help believers understand that genuine faith is evident in practical principles in daily living.

    In the sports world, many athletes are recognized by their accomplishments in their perspective sports profession and at some point they are inducted into the “Hall of Fame”. I love the game of basketball and list of hall of famers are tremendous. The list includes stars like: - Kareen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Curtain Call That Brings Down The House Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 1, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,845 views

    A story of redemption - God's redpemption of Samson.

    “Eyeless, in Gaza, at the mill, with slaves…” (John Milton, Samson Agonistes, Line 41). Each phrase from this poem about Samson drops heavily onto our hearts like the burning tears that must have fallen from Samson’s mother when she found out what had befallen her son ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Maturing In Our Faith

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015
     | 5,666 views

    In life we are called to encourage others

    Maturing in our faith INTRO.- ILL.- There once was a man whose life long dream was to sail around the world in his boat. • And as he set off on his Voyage • There was a crowd of people laughing at him on the pier • They were saying things like you’ll never make ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Be A 'barnabite'

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 8, 2014
     | 5,611 views

    Barnabas' name means, "Son of Encouragement". What can we learn about his encouraging ways and how can we put them into practice?

    BE A BARNABITE INTRODUCTION: The devil once advertised his tools for sale at public auction. When the prospective buyers assembled, there was one oddly shaped tool, which was labeled "Not for sale." Asked to explain why this was, the devil answered, "I can spare my other tools, but I cannot spare ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Long Live The King!

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 6, 2015
     | 6,450 views

    Shouldn’t we as Christians also be willing to pay the price, especially when we are called by Christ to fight for the truth? After all, he is the final authority and power in the universe. Christ is King

    Today we mark the church’s version of New Year’s Eve. Next Sunday marks the start of Advent and Year C in the three year cycle of readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. It is a day when we remember that Jesus is the king of our lives. It is not an ancient festival in the Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Great God's - Great Fish Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 17, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 22,163 views

    In this sermon we look at three points about God: 1. God Shows Jonah His SOVEREIGNTY 2. God Shows Jonah His PERSISTENCE 3. God Shows Jonah His COMPASSION

    Great God's - Great Fish Do you recall that back in the first sermon in the series I mentioned - Jonah is not the hero of the story. God is! At the beginning of the story Jonah is running from God; at the end of the story Jonah is arguing with God. In between Jonah is praying to God and Jonah is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Believe In Happy Endings Series

    Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 9, 2015
     | 6,934 views

    God wants you to have a happy productive life.

    In the book Refresh, Renew, Revive H.B London Jr. of Focus on the Family, writes a chapter entitled 10 questions to focus your time for the rest of our lives. One of those questions is: If I could do only three things in my lifetime, what would they be? I don’t think there is a more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    Seeking A Friend For The End Of The World Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jan 29, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,457 views

    Did you see the Hollywood film of the same name? What lessons does it have for us this Advent?

    There was a film out a few months back entitled “seeking a friend for the end of the world”. Now if like me you enjoy the cinema, you often get to watch apocalyptic motion pictures where an asteroid is about to crash into the earth or the volcanoes are going off, or the gulf stream ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Ditch The Rat Race. Run The Right Race. (Theme Adapted From Larry Jacobs)

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 25, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,786 views

    Ditch the Rat Race. Run the Right Race. 1) Run after a better prize. 2) Run as others have done. 3) Run empowered by Jesus.

    Would you believe me if I told you that Canadians today are working fewer hours than they were over thirty years ago? Statistics Canada reports that in 2011 the average Canadian worked 36.4 hours per week compared to 38 hours per week in 1976. However, as you can see from the chart (displayed on ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran