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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    God Reassures His People Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 30, 2012
    based on 35 ratings
     | 45,929 views

    The remedy for fear is trust in our Creator. Only when we trust the reality of God's presence, power, protection, and provision for our lives can we share the joy God intends for us.

    ISAIAH 41: 10-14 GOD REASSURES HIS PEOPLE In his first INAUGURAL SPEECH in 1933, Franklin D. Roosevelt, the newly elected president of the US, addressed a nation that was still reeling from the Great Depression. Hoping to ignite a more optimistic outlook regarding that economic crisis, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ways Of A Fool -- 1 Samuel 31 Series

    Contributed by James D. Thornber on Mar 2, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,652 views

    We look at some of the ways Saul played the fool so we can learn how NOT to go the direction Saul went.

    The Ways of a Fool 1 Samuel 31 Like most of you, I have spent time walking in the cemetery. I like to look at the gravestones and their dates. I like to imagine what these people were like and how they lived a hundred or more years ago. What did they do for a living? Where in town did they live? ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Avoiding The Ugly American Syndrome Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 2, 2014
    based on 29 ratings
     | 34,814 views

    Too often Christian have suffered from this syndrome. They've been rough, rude, disrespectful of others. How can we avoid that

    OPEN: Back in 1963 there was a movie starring Marlon Brando called “The Ugly American”. It was a fictional story, but it dealt with the very real perception of Americans overseas. We were seen by many as “Ugly Americans”. As I researched this sermon I read more than one ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do No Harm (Be Better Than That)

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 2, 2014
     | 4,182 views

    To do no harm is to emulate the teaching of Jesus. Sometimes not making things worse is the Christ-like thing to do.

    Title: Do No Harm (Be Better Than That!) Text: Matthew 5:38-48 Thesis: To do no harm is to emulate the teaching of Jesus. Sometimes not making things worse is the Christian thing to do… and makes things better. Introduction The ethical mandate to do no harm probably originated in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Guess Who's Coming For Dinner Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 10, 2014
     | 7,023 views

    Abraham and Sarah host the Angel of the Lord and learn about their relationship with the Father.

    • Laura and I are almost always on a diet or considering one. • We are doing pretty good this time, but I have been really struggling lately. • I found a health website that I really like, but since I begin reading and following the advice, my weight is not coming off. • As ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With Issues Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 12, 2014
     | 18,104 views

    Jesus deals with the woman with an issue of blood.

    • Boston's Charles Street jail used to be home to the city's most notorious characters. Among its former inmates was Frank Abagnale, Jr., the con artist portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in the feature film "Catch Me If You Can" (Steven Spielberg, 2002). Once the paragon of prison architecture, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Temptation, Testimony, Trials Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 12, 2014
     | 5,960 views

    The story of Joseph and Potiphar’s wife is about about moral choices and so much more! There's times when we suffer for taking a stand for what’s right and refusing to choose the path that looks attractive. But the Lord will be with us and bless us!

    God in the Ebb & Flow of Life: Temptation, Testimony & Trials Scripture Text: Genesis 39.1-21 INTRODUCTION [Begin by using a contemporary illustration of a natural disaster/catastrophe in a distant place…] Just because it’s hard for me to imagine how such-an-isolated-event could ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Don’t Wrestle Just Nestle! Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 14, 2014
     | 9,488 views

    We are not to get over worried. Leave the worrying to God. Commit your way to God. Roll everything onto Him. Do your duties and enjoy His blessings. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Lord Can Be Trusted (vs 1-11). (2). The Lord Understands Your Situation (vs 12-20). (3). The Lord Blesses His People (vs 21-31). (4). The Lord Judges The Wicked (vs 32-40) SERMON BODY: ill • I would guess that we are all familiar with the Dutch Christian Corrie ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    God's Righteous Judgment Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 15, 2019
     | 7,381 views

    As Paul continues to lay out the fact that all people fall short of the glory of God and are in need of God's righteousness, he focuses on the fact that the Jews are no better off than the Gentiles.

    A. One day a company inspection was taking place at the Redstone Arsenal, the U.S. Army’s guided missile school in Huntsville, Alabama. 1. The inspection was being conducted by a full colonel. 2. The inspection was going smoothly until the colonel came to a certain soldier. 3. The colonel ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Living Saviour

    Contributed by John White on Apr 25, 2019
     | 4,576 views

    We have once again observed the season known to the world as Easter. A high and holy day that is the focus of many Christian calendars.

    A LIVING SAVIOUR Luke 24:1-8 “Now upon the first [day] of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain [others] with them. And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre. And they entered in, and found not the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Because Of Their Loss Of Joy

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 27, 2019
     | 3,517 views

    Paul had a genius for developing deep and lasting friendships. Between him and his spiritual children there was always shared feelings and reactions in times of suffering and victory.

    November 16, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe Chapter III.C.1.b: Because of their Loss of Joy (4:12-20) Galatians 4.12-20 (KJV) 12 Brethren, I beseech you, be as I am; for I am as ye are: ye have not injured me at all. 13 Ye know how through infirmity of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Foot Washing Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Mcquoid on May 1, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,290 views

    You can't do anything for Jesus until you grasp what he has done for you

    ? The idea of box sets has become a real phenomenon in modern day television. The whole craze started a few years ago with the American series ‘24’, which went from one cliffhanger to the next, for 24 episodes. And then it went from one season to the next. ? The most annoying thing I found about ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Building A Faith Life

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 5, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,809 views

    This sermon kicks off a new series on Building God's House within each believer. Today we're looking at building God's house by faith.

    Building God’s House “Building a Life of Faith” Hebrews 11 The other week, one person suggested I do a series on the three pillars we adhere to at Living Waters Fellowship. One of our pillars is that of discipleship, which we call, “Building Up The House of God Within Each Person.” This got me ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Post Easter Identity Crisis And Tarzan!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on May 27, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,858 views

    Now what has Tarzan got to do with the Post Easter days the Saviour spent on Earth before His ascension? Well...read on...

    POST EASTER “IDENTITY CRISIS” AND "TARZAN"!!! Let me begin with a Tarzan story! Well, this is as real as it is surreal. Johnny Weissmuller, the Champion Olympic swimmer who donned the role of Tarzan the ape man in the Silver screen with as much aplomb in 1930s & 40s’ as he dominated ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    But I Have Prayed For Thee

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 25, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,341 views

    We are all thankful for the power of sincere prayer warriors in our lives, but Jesus wants us to know what he told Simon Peter that day… “but, I have prayed for thee.”

    INTRO: 1. ILL. C.S. Lewis was one of the greatest intellectuals to ever live. He was a Christian and a professor at Cambridge. His writings have led multitudes of thinkers to understand the brilliance of God and the christian faith. Once someone asked C.S. Lewis, "Why do the righteous suffer?" ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal