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  • James Roberts avatar

    Longing For The Presence Of God

    Contributed by James Roberts on Dec 13, 2009
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     | 9,792 views

    Israel longed for God's presence as do we today.

    LONGING FOR THE PRESENCE OF GOD Isaiah 64:1-12 INTRODUCTION: Solomon was one of the greatest figures in Israel’s history. He was richly blessed of the Lord, yet it is said of him in 1 Kings 11:4: For it came to pass, when Solomon was old, that his wives turned away his heart after other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Foundations For A Great Church

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 2, 2010
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     | 6,971 views

    There are four major foundations that need laid to build a great church: prayer, power, proclaimation and passion.

    Foundations to Build a Great Church Acts 4:31-35 August 29, 2010 Morning Message Introduction On December 2001, the “Leaning Tower of Pisa” was finally reopened to the public, after having been closed for almost a dozen years. During that time, engineers completed a 25 million dollar ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Jesus: The Author Of The Ultimate Paradigm Shift Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jul 21, 2009
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    This message examines how Jesus’ teaching and treatment of people was so different from the cultural norms.

    Listen to this word and think about certain adjectives that come to mind, politician. Generally words such as: crooked, dishonest, corrupt and selfish come to mind. Our experiences have stamped politicians with a social stigma that simply causes us to believe that politicians cannot be trusted. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    If I’m Following God’s Voice, Why Do I Keep Running Into These Obstacles? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 27, 2010
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     | 6,052 views

    Facing the struggles that so often following our step of faith.

    THE WAY IT SHOULD BE: Following God’s voice leads to feelings of peace. - Judges 6:23-24. - In both v. 23 and v. 24, we see peace emphasized. When we follow God, this is what we expect: that our hearts would be filled with peace. - We may be expect a warm fuzzy glow from our conversation with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Jesus Knew

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on May 11, 2010
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    He’s telling you not to be surprised “if the world hates you”, and then he’s telling you why it hates you. It’s precisely because “we love our brothers.”

    In preparing the sermon for today, a singular thought pressed on me repeatedly. We read the stories of Jesus. We recite the Creeds of Christendom, and we share the understanding that Jesus was fully God and fully man . . . the divine paradox. But how often are we really willing to make the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Dare To Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 22, 2010
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     | 7,747 views

    If we are going to recapture our spirit of adventure for God, we must be willing to sacrifice for the Kingdom of Christ

    Last week I shared the story of Helen Keller and her incredible spirit and inspirational life. We are to tackle life with the same kind of spirit or tenacity. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all. This week I want to look at the life of one of the most influential, conservative ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What A Contrast

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Sep 5, 2009
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    A sermon for the 14th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 18

    14th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 18] September 6, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, in the person of Jesus the Christ, you came among us to reveal your redeeming grace, and that in Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    It Is Time To Build

    Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 5, 2011
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     | 9,763 views

    “Go up to the mountains and bring wood and build the temple that I may take pleasure in it and be glorified” Haggai 1:8.

    Haggai 1:1-11 Theme: It is time to build Text: Haggai 1:1-11 Today’s harvest is not only a call to remember the abundant blessings of God but also a call to take advantage of the unique opportunity to invest in the Kingdom of God. He has blessed us with everything we have that to please and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    An Unforgettable Moment Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on May 16, 2011
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     | 5,617 views

    There are some events in our lives which are unforgettable. Such is the proclamation of Christ by Simon Peter at Caesarea Philippi. Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God!

    Now Jesus and His disciples went out to the towns of Caesarea Philippi; and on the road He kept on asking asked His disciples, saying to them, “Who do men say that I am?” So they answered, “John the Baptist; but some say, Elijah; and others, one of the prophets.” He said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blaspheme Against The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 21, 2012
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     | 11,877 views

    A sermon on blaspheme against the Holy Spirit based on Matthew 12:22-37 (Material taken from Dr. Jack Cottrell’s book, Power From On High, pages 228- 235 and Carl Ketcherside’s book, Heaven Help Us, chapter 7)

    HoHum: Nightmare, I have to preach a sermon, no preparation, lack of clothes, can’t speak. What is common about this nightmare is the sense of panic – and the lack of control. I realize I’ve done something, or should have done something – and it’s too late. I think ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Clearly Seeing The Will Of God Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 16, 2012
     | 5,561 views

    HE TEXT BEFORE US TODAY DEALS WITH THE RECOUNTING OF THE ACTIVITIES OF PETER WHILE HE WAS IN THE HOUSE OF CORNELIUS. WORD OF WHAT HAD HAPPENED HAD MADE IT ALL THE WAY BACK TO THE CHURCH IN JERUSALEM, AND HAD CAUSED A STIR AMONG THE MEMBERS. PETER NOW TAK

    CLEARLY SEEING THE WILL OF GOD ACTS 11:1-18 THE APOSTLES AND THE BROTHERS THROUGHOUT JUDEA HEARD THAT THE GENTILES ALSO HAD RECEIVED THE WORD OF GOD. 2 SO WHEN PETER WENT UP TO JERUSALEM, THE CIRCUMCISED BELIEVERS CRITICIZED HIM 3 AND SAID, "YOU WENT INTO THE HOUSE OF UNCIRCUMCISED MEN AND ATE WITH ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Laziness Excused Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 14, 2013
    based on 10 ratings
     | 16,179 views

    We can all benefit from a study of the sluggard because too much of him lies in too many of us. Though we may not exhibit his characteristics to such a full extent we can certainly profit from a gentle but straight forward thrust the Holy Spirit sends in

    PROVERBS 26: 12-16 LAZINESS EXCUSED [Proverbs 6:6-11] To Solomon, negligence was one of the greatest evils in the character of man. How frequently he depicts it with graphic force (24:30-34)! How often he denounces it with fiery energy (20:4; 6:6-11)! Idleness and indulgence are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Radical Forgiveness

    Contributed by Francis Balla on Mar 25, 2013
     | 6,708 views

    IF CHRIST COULD FORGIVE WHEN HE DIED ON THE CROSS WHY CAN'T I?

    Just before the Valentines Day the sporting world was shocked to learn that Oscar Pistorius popularly known as the “blade runner” allegedly killed his girl friend Reeva Steenkamp a 29 year old South African Model. Another tragic loss of life! Following the tragedy Reeva’s uncle ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unholy Passions Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 3, 2015
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     | 8,604 views

    Think about what really matters in life. It's not who you are, it's who you have become. It's not what you say, it's what you do. It's not how you start, it's how you finish. Be wary of misplaced passions.

    In 2001, Jim Collins wrote the now-famous book GOOD TO GREAT. He and his team researched hundreds of businesses and came up with a list of characteristics that distinguish great companies from mediocre ones. Interestingly, two companies Collins commended that moved from “good to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Seven Signs Of Pride In Your Life Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 25, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,367 views

    It's difficult to see pride in yourself. This message identifies seven areas where our pride often rears its ugly head.

    - Few people will admit to being proud. It’s difficult thing to see in yourself. - In our passage for this morning (James 4:6), it tells us that God opposes the proud. That’s worth stopping to ponder: God sets Himself against such people. God will actively work against the proud. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist