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  • Richard White avatar

    The Judgmental Giant Series

    Contributed by Richard White on May 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,123 views

    This Giant beats us down with legalisms, we defeat him with LOVE. Find your Jonathan.

    The Judgmental Giant. 1 Samuel 18:1-16 She is always checking her mirrors, studying the faces of the other drivers, she is keeping an eye out for him. She knows he’ll come after her again. The message on the machine “Nothing will keep you from me.” I am your husband, till death do us part ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Art Of Encouragement

    Contributed by W. Alderman on May 27, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,398 views

    This is a sermon that shows how Barnabas was an encourager and how we also can be encouragers...

    THE ART OF ENCOURAGEMENT TEXT: Acts 11:19-26 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: I certainly hope that I am not in error when I call encouragement an art. If this be so, then perhaps the one who encourages is an artist. If his encouragement was a painting, it would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting It Right Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 12, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,120 views

    We can be among God’s serious servants. Some of the most important principles for serving the Lord effectively are showcased for us in Exodus 13.

    Getting It Right (Exodus 13:1-21) 1. Life has its serious moments. 2. SAO PAULO, Brazil (AP)- A 66-year-old Brazilian saved his grandson from the grip of a 16-foot-long anaconda by beating the snake with rocks and a knife for half an hour, police said Thursday. "When I saw the snake wrapped ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Preaching Jackass

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 10, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,042 views

    Valuable lessons we can learn by looking at the appearance, nature, and attitude of the donkey.

    The Preaching Jackass Luke 19:29-38 29 As he approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, saying to them, 30 "Go to the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Don Jones avatar

    Fear To Faith Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Jan 9, 2007
    based on 23 ratings
     | 13,693 views

    Nehemiah moved from fear to faith when he trusted in the Lord and His plan.

    Building Blocks for Success - Fear and Faith Nehemiah 2:1-26 Pastor Don Jones Introduction John Ortberg in his book- If You Want To Walk On Water You’ve Got To Get Out Of The Boat notes this about fear: The single command in Scripture that occurs more often then any other-God’s most frequently ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living The Kingdom Life: An Introduction Series

    Contributed by Marty Boller on Jan 9, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,468 views

    #1 in a series focused on the foundational biblical truths found in The Prayer of St. Francis: Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace.

    Turn to John 14: 15-21 15) “If you love me, you will obey what I command. 16) And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever— 17) the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Freedom

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,101 views

    Examines the freedom we enjoy as Christians and the responsibility we have to share that freedom with others. Expanded outline.

    FREEDOM This week we celebrate Independence Day, the 4th of July. On that day 230 years ago, the founding fathers of our nation signed the Declaration of Independence. In that document, the founders of our nation said, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Better Than Life, Worse Than Death

    Contributed by Arthur Coffman on Nov 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,684 views

    This messages challenges people to develop an mindset focused on eternal things.

    What is greater than life but worse than death? Intro: It has been a week to remember, perhaps better forgotten Platte Colorado, gunman walks into high school with evil intent, he is a drifter, living out of his car, carrying a backpack and guns The story had happened before, only about 30 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Well Dressed Christian (1) Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,229 views

    Christians are to take off 1)Wicked passsions 2)Hot tempers 3) Destructive speech

    THE WELL DRESSED CHRISTIAN (1) COLOSSIANS 3:5-9 1. Illus. of resurrection of Lazarus • Point- when he came out, still had on the grave-clothes. 2. Did you know the same thing is true spiritually? When we come out of spiritual deadness into new life in Christ, we are still wearing the garments of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon Series: Creating A Shared Vision: "What Business Are We In?" Series

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,774 views

    Sermon #3 on creating a shared vision.

    Matthew 16:13-20 “What Business Are We In?” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy,TN www.graceumcsd.org Back in 1992 Ross Perot was running for President. It was the first time I voted in a Presidential election, and Ross was my man! When he spoke, I could relate. I thought ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Shoe Of Judgment

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 19, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,748 views

    Throwing or shaking shoes is a Middle Eastern insult with biblical roots.

    The Shoe of Judgment Psalm 60:8 Feb. 18, 2009 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A On December 14, 2008, our former President made a farewell address to the land that was liberated from Saddam Hussein. 1 He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Vera Hughes avatar

    Where Is The Power?

    Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,420 views

    Jesus walked in the power of God. The church in this generation has gotten into freakiness, faultiness, and out right hype. But there is no real power of God being manifested. This message looks at how to find the real power of God.

    Turn to Matthew 15:30 and I Corinthians 4:19-20 and Luke 10:19. Matthew 15:30 I Cor. 4:19-20 Luke 10:19 Jesus walked in the power of God. The church in this generation has gotten into freakiness, faultiness, and out right hype. But there is no power manifested. God has stirred something up ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    Raised With Christ Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 22, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,033 views

    Easter is a celebration of Christ the Victor over the powers of sin, death and evil. As batpized Christians, we share in the death and resurrection of Christ.

    Easter Day Yr A, 23/03/2008 Col 3:1-4 Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of The Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Raised with Christ” A grouchy husband made it into heaven along with his wife. However he was still rather ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Being Under The Influence I

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 12, 2008
     | 4,668 views

    There are two ways to be controlled: Our minds are either under the influence of our sinful nature or the Holy Spirit.

    Title: Being Under the Influence Text: Romans 8:1-11 The Big Idea: There are two ways to be controlled: Our minds are either under the influence of our own sinful nature or the Holy Spirit. Introduction The conflict between good and evil is as old as time… the earliest was a cosmic battle ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Expect Chaos (Pentecost)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,454 views

    This is a Pentecost sermon that focuses on the power of the Holy Spirit to make things happen.

    “Expect Chaos!” In the spirit of Mother’s day, I would like to tell the tale of four-year-old Little Johnny… Johnny asked, "Mommy, where do babies come from? "The stork, dear." replied Johnny’s Mom. "Mommy, who keeps bad people from robbing our house?" Asked Little Johnny. Johnny’s mother ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed