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  • Duane Brown avatar

    It's Not Much; But It's All I've Got

    Contributed by Duane Brown on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 99 ratings
     | 23,853 views

    Shamgar was a nobody, who posessed the right amount of noble discontentment, and had the faith to make a difference

    Before God ruled His people with powerful kings, he delivered them with great judges. Shamgar was the third of these judges. Let me give you some background about what is happening during this time. Israel had a habit of turning from God. And in this particular time there was a definite need of ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Pathway To Greatness Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 12, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 15,101 views

    So what do we do about division among us? Let’s turn to the scripture to see what Jesus did and said. Jesus now shares with us three principles for achieving Greatness.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 61 The Pathway to Greatness Luke 22:23-27 “There was an uninvited guest at the meal, In fact, this guest is never invited (but often present). No one wants him around. Yet, he is so subtle, often no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reconciling Relationships Series

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Feb 9, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 7,189 views

    Continuing series on biblical realstionships, their benefits and practical ways to reconcile broken relationships. 3rd in series or stand alone message.

    Reconciling Relationships Hebrews 10:24-25 And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching. Stir = with a view to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is Your God Too Small?

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 20, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,135 views

    Is our God too small? Do we labor under misconceptions about what he is really like? Isn’t it time that we seek to be more like God and give up trying to make him more like us?

    First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas March 25, 2001 IS YOUR GOD TOO SMALL? Isaac Butterworth Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 (NRSV) 1/ Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to him. 2/ And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, “This ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Lost Found Restored

    Contributed by Vernon Murray on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 138 ratings
     | 14,258 views

    Even us Christians lose our way; when that happens, the Savior, seeks us, finds us, and restores us.

    INTRODUCTION: Major Barb Sherer, a fellow Presbyterian minister and chaplain in the United States Army, was in Iraq during the beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Moments before worshipers arrived for Sunday service, a fire broke out and destroyed the tent. By a miracle, no one was hurt. Later ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Mighty Miracle On Mount Olivet

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Apr 13, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 4,927 views

    IN THIS SERMON ON THE ASCENSION OF JESUS, WE SEE THE ASCENSION , THE ANNOUNCEMENTS , THE AFTERMATH ,AND THE ARRIVAL.

    A MIGHTY MIRACLE ON MOUNT OLIVET ACTS 1:9-12 When I was a boy I used to read Superman comic books. I remember when superman would fly up into the sky, he would say up , up and away. Of course that was not reality. But in our text, we see reality, actual history, when Jesus went back to Heaven. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Meeting The Empowering Presence Of God Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 12,332 views

    A fresh look at the Holy Spirit’s power dwelling in our lives today.

    POOR MAN ACTUALLY LIVING ON OIL FIELD Dr. Bill Bright of Campus Crusade for Christ tells this story of a famous oil field called Yates Pool: During the depression this field was a sheep ranch owned by a man named Yates. Mr. Yates wasn’t able to make enough on his ranching operation to pay the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Use Five Kernels Of Corn

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,979 views

    Every believer has reasons to give thanks to God.

    "How To Use Five Kernels Of Corn" (Adapted from a message by Bruce Howell) Psalm 103:1-5 Thanksgiving Message Chester’s FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker INTRODUCTION: A The Pilgrim fathers who landed at Plymouth Rock over 300 years ago knew nothing of the affluent times which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Post-Christmas Blues"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Dec 23, 2003
    based on 484 ratings
     | 97,085 views

    After Christmas there is sometimes a big letdown. This message deals with Joseph and Mary and their flight into Egypt, and the lessons we can learn about God’s care.

    “Post-Christmas Blues” INTRODUCTION: Christmas 2003 is over! The tree is still up, but it looks mighty empty underneath. All that’s left of the turkey is a bare skeleton. Visiting family members have left to go back home. The excitement of Christmas took weeks to build to a crescendo … and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Gives Music To A Mother's Heart Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 26, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,289 views

    What makes your heart sing? God’s method of making music in us includes more than meets the eye. Learn the lessons Mary and Elizabeth teach us and join in the heavenly song.

    It was a Saturday in mid December of 1977. Joey Cannon and I were having breakfast at the Pancake House in Memphis, TN. We used to meet on Saturday mornings at a prayer breakfast. As we enjoyed our blueberry pancakes with bacon and eggs we noticed something at the same time. The music was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Is In The Spotlight? Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 4, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 8,649 views

    Are you striving to capture the attention of the world or to even make God take notice of you through your righteous achievements? The glory of man does not endure–it pales in comparison to the glory of Christ.

    In Greek literature, Virgil wrote about the plight of humanity and how something new needed to be done to help man out of his predicament. In Greek thought, God was removed, a mere spectator, like someone observing a play in an amphitheater or a stadium– –sometimes intervening in a helpful way ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Climbing Into The Manger Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 23, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 5,031 views

    We experience the Christmas touch of God as we personally give the gift of ourselves to God and experience both belonging and forgiveness.

    It was a few days before Christmas on the Oregon coast. Two men whose families lived next door opted to go sailing while their wives went Christmas shopping. An unexpected storm surprised the weekend sailors. Before long, the sea became angry, and the two had a difficult time keeping the sailboat ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "He Got Up"!

    Contributed by Adlai Naidoo on Jan 23, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 13,039 views

    Understanding our Victory in Christ!

    HE GOT UP – Dr. Adlai Naidoo Introduction: French thinker, Auguste Comte, once told Thomas Carlyle that he was going to start a new religion to replace Christianity. “Very good,” replied Carlyle, “all you’ll have to do is to be crucified, rise again on the third day, and get the world to believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Dating

    Contributed by John Howard on Mar 24, 2002
    based on 135 ratings
     | 20,171 views

    How should we date and if we do date, what is the purpose? What are teh pitfalls of dating and how do we avoid them? What doeis teh Bbile say about dating?

    Dating I found this sermon one of the most difficult of all the ones I have prepared - Perhaps it was so difficult - For the same reason - That people, particularly our young people - Have with dating - It isn’t something God wrote directly into the Bible - If I were to preach on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Makes A Difference

    Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 22, 2000
    based on 86 ratings
     | 3,154 views

    A sermon that looks at how christmas made a difference to the shepherds and how it can to us.

    Christmas - Christmas - Angels and Wisemen - Shepherds and trees, Won’t someone tell me the reason Please, I’ve listened to Buskers and stood in long queues, Shoppped till I dropped into my weary old shoes, I’ve bought Coca cola and heard a Christmas Cantata, Went to a Santa Parade and heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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