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  • Jay Patton avatar

    No Fear! Series

    Contributed by Jay Patton on May 20, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,718 views

    Don’t let fear stop your joy in the Lord Jesus.

    Introduction: Colors illustration Read Scripture/Pray Background: Paul switches from his status to theirs – perhaps they’ll have to go on without him. Purpose Statement: In The face of trials... I. Be worthy (v. 27) A. This is central 1. Act like the new creation that you are 2. Importance of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Funeral - Loving Elderly Lady

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 17, 2005
    based on 41 ratings
     | 33,121 views

    Funeral for Christian lady that was loved by all.

    Open and Greeting: Rev. 1 1st Hymn (after Prayer) What a friend we have in Jesus Prayer Rev. 2 Scripture Reading Rev.3 2nd Hymn Rev. 4 – How Great Thou Art Eulogy: Rev. 1 (1 Corinthians 13:1-8) This afternoon we have come together to honor Ophelia Tucker. On February 11th she ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Winning With People: Add Value To People Series

    Contributed by John Maxwell on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 54 ratings
     | 16,722 views

    It’s easy for people to talk about the great and generous things they intend to do in the future. But if they’re not being generous with what they have now, it is unlikely they will suddenly change in the future.

    “Add Value to People” GENESIS 24:10-27 Rebekah and Abraham’s Servant Abraham sent his servant out to find a wife for his son, Isaac. It was a monumental task. The servant decided to choose a woman based on this principle. He wanted to find a woman who would add value to him on his journey. Such a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Good News For Everyone

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 18, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,467 views

    Events in the house of Cornelius of Caesarea prove the Gospel of Christ is meant for everyone.

    Good News for Everyone Acts 10:1-8 INTRO.: Jesus told His disciples they would witness for Him in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. (Acts 1:8) We can trace the Gospel’s progress through the pages of the Book of Acts. Chapter nine relates the story of Saul’s conversion. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Amazing Grace

    Contributed by Tancredo Pastores, Jr. on Feb 2, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,054 views

    Grace is power from above dispersed to meet the needs of our lives.

    God’s Amazing Grace What makes Christianity different from all the other religions of the world? Many years ago that very same question was discussed at a British conference on comparative religions. Experts from around the world debated what, if any, belief was unique to the Christian faith. ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    What Are You Looking For? Peace? Series

    Contributed by Jay Winters on Dec 27, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,129 views

    A sermon for the first day of Advent, a church season that looks forward to the coming of Christ in Christmas and in the Resurrection. The next three Sundays are going to be following along the "what are you looking for?" theme and will all be taken from

    In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who gives us true peace. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, So…I guess there’s supposed to be a tree there (pointing to the place where it traditionally stands) pretty soon. Some of you were probably ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Ten Steps To Effective Parenting

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,668 views

    This message is helpful for parents, grandparents, and others who have input into the lives of children; but especially for parents.

    TEN STEPS TO EFFECTIVE PARENTING Pastor Eric J. Hanson February 17, 2008 Here are ten needed realities concerning the raising of the children God entrusts us with. Read, be blessed, use any way you wish! 1. You must love the Lord (Matthew 22:37-38) You must know the Lord and be walking with Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Feast Or Famine Series

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Aug 1, 2007
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,038 views

    Ever experienced a famine in your life, a spiritual lack, a time of trial? What do you do? This sermons looks at how to turn your famine into a feast.

    From Famine to Feast Ruth 1:1-14 In the first of this series we began to look at Abrahams life and to look at his example of the footsteps of faith he took. In Genesis 12 he left Canaan for Egypt because of famine. This sermon is a stand alone but answers the question how to turn your famine into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where Is Your Heart? (Lesson #8 - Final Lesson In Revival Series) Series

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Mar 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,408 views

    Malachi writes to the same audience who under the leadership of Nehemiah said “let us rise and build” They now needed to be rebuilt themselves. God asked them, “Where is your heart?”

    • In the summer between my Jr. and Sr. year at Bible College, I took a 2 week intensive course in “Systematic Christian Doctrine.” 1 week later we took the final exam. Our professor reviewed all this stuff we needed to know for the exam. On the day of the test, we arrived to a room where one ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Time To Wake Up

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 3, 2005
    based on 89 ratings
     | 9,031 views

    Time is passing, the future is upon us, how shall we behave?

    Time To Wake Up Rom. 13:11-14 INTRO.: When traveling, it’s important to be awake on time. We have "wake up calls" at hotels and places where we visit so we won’t miss planes, trains, buses. We use alarm clocks and clock radios so we won’t be late for work. In our text, the apostle seems deeply ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christ's Priceless Gift Of Redemption

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 11, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,836 views

    If salvation or redemption were a commodity it would rate high in every categor, with the exception of the last one – the need of the product. See, redemption, apart from most other things, is not seen as a need. Well, at least not until it is often too

    CHRIST’S PRICELESS GIFT OF REDEMPTION ROMANS 6:23 INTRODUCTION: What is it that determines price? There are several things that come into play when determining the price, or value of something. Some of those are the workmanship, materials used, satisfaction of the person buying, availability of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Face God (And Your Critics) With A Clear Conscience (Acts - Part 30 Series

    Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,037 views

    5 Keys to Maintaining a Clear Conscience

    How to Face God (& Your Critics) With A Clear Conscience Acts Series: ¡§Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian¡¨ Part 30 Pastor Jeff Christopherson August 10, 2003 Acts 18:1-22 5 KEYS TO MAINTAINING A CLEAR CONSCIENCE: 1. Be Faithful to do what God Asks You To Do. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C.A. McCracken avatar

    Moving Forward

    Contributed by C.a. Mccracken on Apr 5, 2005
    based on 119 ratings
     | 77,094 views

    One man said this..."If we always do what we’ve always done, we’ll always be what we’ve always been." This message deals with taking the next step forward in pursuit of God’s plan for our lives.

    Gen 26:12-13 12 Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the LORD blessed him. 13 And the man waxed great, and went forward, and grew until he became very great: If we look closely at our scripture we will notice that Isaac became great because of God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Palm Sunday

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 17, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,885 views

    "The next day a great multitude that had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, took branches of palm trees and went out to meet Him, and cried out: ‘Hosanna! ‘Blessed [is] He who comes in the name of the Lord! The King of

    “The next day a great multitude that had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, took branches of palm trees and went out to meet Him, and cried out: ‘Hosanna! ‘Blessed [is] He who comes in the name of the Lord! The King of Israel!’ Then Jesus, when He had found a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not Me Lord!!! Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Feb 16, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,142 views

    God is calling you...do you obey or run. Journey with Jonah and discover God’s call, discipline, forgiveness and mercy.

    Jonah – A Study in Stubbornness Jonah 1:1-17 Not Me Lord Jonah 1:1-2 (NLT) The Lord gave this message to Jonah son of Amittai: [2] "Get up and go to the great city of Nineveh! Announce my judgment against it because I have seen how wicked its people are." Background • Nineveh – Assyria’s most ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational