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  • Jennifer Casto avatar

    Well, Things Did Not Work Out....so What! God Has A Better Plan!

    Contributed by Jennifer Casto on Jan 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,365 views

    •Endure to the end! We must look to God to lead and guide us in ALL that we do, say, think, feel, and in all our decisions. We all need help making choices. The best help I know of is found in God. God gave you the power to choose...but we MUST stop put

    SERMON: Well, Things Didn’t Work Out? SO WHAT! GOD HAS A BETTER PLAN! Jennifer Mears (12/18/2006) Dominion Harvest Fellowship Church • We must look to God to lead and guide us in ALL that we do, say, think, feel, and in all our decisions. We all need help making choices. The best help I know ...read more

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    God's Wisdom And Man's Foolishness Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Oct 10, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 12,047 views

    Man’s wisdom is in reality foolishness compared to glory of God’s wisdom as revealed in the cross of Christ.

    SERIES: “OVERCOMING OBSTACLES THAT OBSTRUCT OBEDIENCE” TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 1:18-31 TITLE: “GOD’S WISDOM AND MAN’S FOOLISHNESS” INTRODUCTION: A. Two men were working with a contracting firm hired to dig a large hole. After several hours of hard ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Asking The Right Question Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Nov 8, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,373 views

    Third in a series in the book of Nehemiah. This message explores the "why" (motivation) of vision, versus the "how" (process of fulfilling) the vision. Emphasizes that the "how" is for God to handle, and the "why" will keep us focused on the vision.

    (Prior to this sermon, utilized a Bible "Jeopardy" game with three volunteers from the congregation. Helped bring into focus the idea of asking the right question.) There is a great similarity between success at Jeopardy, and success in seeing the current vision for your life come into focus. To ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Ted Mulder avatar

    Major Mistakes We Make With Our Money - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Ted Mulder on Dec 30, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,379 views

    12 Dumb things we do with our money. Here’s the problem - Here’s the answer!

    Major Mistakes We Make With Our MONEY As I was studying at my desk, I looked out my window and I saw bodies flying everywhere. My son Jonathan and his friends had a bunch of toys laying on the trampoline and when they started bouncing they flew everywhere. Our financial life sometimes seems that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mission Possible

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Aug 28, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,688 views

    TITUS 1:3

    MISSION POSSIBLE TITUS 1:3 VILLAGE MISSIONS SUNDAY You are all aware by now that today is Village Mission Sunday. Some maybe asking, well what does that mean. Once a year the missions asks that we focus on the important role of missions, not just overseas mission but the mission field that ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Twelve Treasures Yet Realized

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Feb 4, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,002 views

    So many people are looking for treasures in all the wrong places. Some are looking for it in the pursuit of wealth, riches or material possessions. Recently, we have seen an escalation of real estate prices as the country gets swept up in the mania of esc

    Twelve Treasures Yet Realized (Col. 2:6-12) "In Christ are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge." (Col. 2:6) Song: Jesus is all the world to me. My life, my joy my all. He is my strength from day to day. Without Him I wouild fall. When I am sad to Him I go. No other one can cheer me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Windows Of Heaven

    Contributed by Neal Gray on Jan 14, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,450 views

    Trust, honesty, love, giving. Christians should apply all of these words to their personal relationship with God in Christ Jesus. Father God wants to pour out blessings upon us; to those of us who trust, are honest, who love God, and who give to His work

    "The Windows of Heaven" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Malachi 3:7-18, KJV Purpose: Trust, honesty, love, giving. Christians should apply all of these words to their personal relationship with God in Christ Jesus. Father God wants to pour out blessings upon us; to those of us who trust, are honest, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Recieving The Riches Of God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 25,973 views

    The parable of the dishonest steward is perhaps the most uncomfortable one to preach on. But, there may be more there to learn than we had previously thought.

    A man took his seat in the theater, but he was too far from the stage. He whispered to the usher, "This play is a mystery, and I like this type of play so much I really watching them close up so I can catch all of the dialogue. If you’ll get me a better seat I’ll give you a handsome tip." So, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    'tis The Season To Sigh

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 6, 2004
    based on 293 ratings
     | 7,272 views

    1- The sigh of sadness 2- The sigh of relief

    INTRO.- ‘Tis the season for shopping. ILL.- A lady said, “I was browsing in a souvenir shop when the man next to me struck up a conversation. Just as he was telling me that his wife was getting carried away with her shopping, a brief power shortage caused the lights to flicker overhead. ’That,’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Leave The Bait Alone

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,133 views

    Discusses how we must not take the bait which leads to sin.

    Leave the Bait ALONE!!!!! Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22; 1 Corinthians 10:13; James 1:13-16 Introduction I was riding in my car this past Monday on my way to Wichita when I happened to think about a situation that had happened to me. I had been in a meeting with some co-workers and my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    What Happen To Jesus In America

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,151 views

    Our attitude towards Jesus.

    What Happened To Jesus In America? Scriptures: John 15:12-13; John 8:3-11; Matthew 6:19-21; 7:21-23 Introduction This morning I want to awaken your spirits by asking you this question: "What has happened to Jesus in America?" I am really puzzled and perplexed by what I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ron Tuit avatar

    On The Road To Glory Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 16, 2013
     | 5,809 views

    "Groaning" and suffering are inevitable characteristics for the Christian on the Road to Glory because we are being transformed into the image of Christ.

    On the Road to Glory Romans 8:18-28 OUTLINE Intro: Who suffers? SINNERS SUFFER, BUT SO DO SAINTS. I. Groaning as we Grow (vs. 19-23) 1. The Creation suffers and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Should We Do When Disaster Strikes? A Righteous Response To Disasters

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Nov 3, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 15,605 views

    Hurricane Sandy did not affect us, but it devestated millions of others. How should we respond? What should we think? What should we do? Jesus answers these questions from Luke 13:1-5

    Here in South Jersey, we rode Hurricane Sandy Monday and Tuesday,. W were thankful that very few in our area were affected. Phone calls and visits on Tuesday revealed that this time, we did not have the damage and devastation like we did during July’s devestating dorecho storm that knocked out ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Travel Light Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,218 views

    Jesus wants us to choose a simple life. The problem is we live in a consumer society which continuously bombards us with the message, you find life and meaning in the pursuit of things. We justify it by calling it the pursuit of the American dream. The mo

    ODYSSEY: Travel Light With my wife and kids living in Arkansas, I fly monthly to visit them. How many of you in the room are frequent travelers? I've discovered with flying today, less is more. Airlines want up to $30 to check a bag. So it’s better, faster and cheaper to keep it as minimal as ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Christopher Lanham avatar

    A More Excellent Way Series

    Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 22, 2011
     | 5,576 views

    A look at the more excellent way of love - using the gifts for their intended purpose in their intended context.

    A More Excellent Way 1 Corinthians 13 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI March 8, 2009 Series: The Church in Crisis I remember a sermon – years ago, in fact I think I may have preached it during my time here as an intern – where my opening illustration was the difference between the way my ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed