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  • Jim Twamley avatar

    Lighten Your Load

    Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 26, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 14,215 views

    Every sailor knows that you can’t ride out a storm with an overburdened ship. You’ll take on excess water and sink. The same goes for us, when we carry useless burdens around and a storm comes up – we’ll be in danger of sinking.

    Many of you came in here today carrying a burden, a load of care. The good news is that you can lighten your load, you can even get rid of your load altogether. Relax, you’re in the Lord’s house now, and I’ve got a feel’en everything’s gonna be alright! Amen! Our sermon comes from the Book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    # 1 Water Baptism In The Gospels Series

    Contributed by Bruce Morrison on May 19, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 7,689 views

    An overview of water baptism from the ministry of John the Baptist and our Lord’s baptism.

    WATER BAPTISM Bible Teaching Series # 1 - Water Baptism in the Gospels Introduction: I have been a pastor for 35 years and during that time I have baptized hundreds of people in water. The baptismal services that are most memorable to me, with a few exceptions, are ones that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What We Believe: God (Part 4) Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on May 27, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,979 views

    Discover what difference God’s unchanging nature, His goodness and His nearness makes in our lives

    This morning, we conclude our study of what is God like? We are not saying that we will have a full understanding of what God is like, but we at least have a better understanding of what the Bible, God’s own revelation, says about what He is like. Someone tells about a dyslexic insomniac ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Pain Of Rejected Love

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on May 30, 2003
    based on 147 ratings
     | 29,067 views

    This sermon takes a look at the extent of God’s love for His creation, and the pain involved when we reject His pleas to come to Him. Also, it takes a look at the three ways we can respond to this love: Rejection, Indifference, or Acceptance.

    Jodie was a young girl who sat next to me in my astronomy class back in High School. She was not your typical girl; she was the daughter of a wealthy dentist in town and was about as attractive as a girl her age could get. Her appearance was flawless but as her friend I knew she was a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Independence Day

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Jul 3, 2003
    based on 406 ratings
     | 111,572 views

    Discovering that Christ has set us free from guilt, death and the fear of accusation

    Independence Day Scripture: John 8:34-36, Romans 8:2 Theme: It is only in Christ Jesus that we find true freedom Seed: Song “Independence Day” by White Heart & an old sermon I wrote 10 years ago Purpose: Help believers to recognize the freedom they have in Christ and motivate seekers ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Walk Of Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jul 4, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 11,568 views

    Few Christians have EVER understood, much less participated in true sacrifical giving. This message examines the cost of sacrifical giving.

    THE FORWARD WALK – PART SEVEN ‘THE WALK OF SACRIFICE’ 2 CHRONICLES 24:1-14 - ©LARRY L. THOMPSON Introduction: We are taking our final steps in the Forward Walk as we approach our Forward by Faith Commitment Sunday on June 1st. In today’s Forward Walk we will discuss the WALK OF SACRIFICE and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dana Chau avatar

    The Grace-Sustained Life

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,913 views

    Learn to receive the grace of God and give away to others the grace of God.

    If you’ve been with us for the last six months, you are in for a wonderful surprise today. We will complete Paul’s letter to the Philippians within the next 30 minutes! For some of you, I’m guessing reading and studying through one of the 66 books in the Bible is a new experience, and I hope ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Repentance Brings Restoration

    Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Apr 11, 2002
    based on 91 ratings
     | 27,216 views

    This sermon deals with the fact that as beleivers we don’t always get what we deserve and we don’t always deserve what we get.

    “Repentance Brings Restoration” Scripture Reading: Hosea 14:1-9 Text: Hosea 14:2-4 Sermon Idea: Do we get everything we deserve? In the movie Les Miserables, the main character a man named Jean Valjean is released from 19 years of captivity for stealing a loaf of bread to feed his sister’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Protection For Christians In Combat Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 20, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 5,355 views

    Can we stand in the face of terrible threats?

    Protection for the Christian in Combat Does it ever seem to you that you have had more trouble after becoming a Christian than you did before? You may not be imagining that. When you accepted Christ as Savior you enrolled as an agent of Heaven and declared yourself an enemy of all evil and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Something Worth Celebrating

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 20, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 13,976 views

    Give thanks to the Lord!

    SOMETHING WORTH CELEBRATING Psalm 118:1-29 S: Palm Sunday Th: Praise Pr: GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD! ?: Why? KW: Explanations TS: We will find in Psalm 118 three explanations of why we should give thanks to the Lord. The _____ explanations of why we should give thanks to the Lord is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jerry-Builders, Beware ! Take Heed!

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Apr 21, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,828 views

    Christians are warned to "take heed; be careful" against the Dangers of Presumptuousness, Complacency and Compromise and to ensure that their life’s work will survive the fiery trial of the Judgement Seat of Christ.

    When I’m preparing a message I usually have a Bible concordance within easy reach. A little while ago, as I was turning to a word I wanted to follow up, my eyes fell on the phrase "take heed" and I was surprised to see how many references there were - over 50 ! This was clearly of some importance ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Promise Is A Promise Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 19,123 views

    We can trust God.

    A PROMISE IS A PROMISE Galatians 3:15-18 S: God’s Faithfulness Th: Grace-Full Living Pr: WE CAN TRUST GOD. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in our study of Galatians 3:15-18 three reasons that explain why we can trust God. The _____ reason that explains why we can trust God is… I. HE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave Martin avatar

    Conquering Life's Fears & Doubts! Series

    Contributed by Dave Martin on Apr 30, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 8,951 views

    We go through life with fears and doubts. We ask ourselves, what is the meaning of life? Why am I here? As we journey through life, we all end up somewhere. When the final chapter is written about you, what will it say? Where will you "end up?"

    "Conquering Life’s Fears & Doubts!" "More than a SURVIVOR" series part 1 of 4 Text: Rom. 8:35-39 & Selected "FRIEND DAY" Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - April 29, 2001 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! The American culture has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Lord Is My Good Shepherd, I Am Satisfied."

    Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on May 6, 2001
    based on 63 ratings
     | 10,672 views

    JESUS IS the Good Shepherd who REMINDs HIS Sheep of how he provides, for their eternal and abundant life. HE THEN GOES ON TO GIVE US INSTRUCTIONS ON TO

    THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN THE SEASON OF EASTER,, THE MESSAGE FOR SUNDAY THE 6th OF MAY, 2001 THE TEXT ARE: The LESSON:.....PSALM 23: 1-6 The Gospel......JOHN 10: 22-30 PRAYER...MAY THE WORDS OF GOD AND HIS MESSAGE SPOKEN THIS HOUR BE BOTH A WORD OF COMFORT AND CHALLENGE WE PRAY THAT IT WILL ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    How To Pray Like A Righteous Man

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 30, 2002
    based on 164 ratings
     | 31,225 views

    James gives us the example of how to pray by referring back to Elijah’s prayer for rain. What did he do that we can copy in our prayers?

    OPEN: A man by the name of Harold Lamb told this story of a sales presentation he made at a church board meeting: "My co-worker and I were making a sales call to a rural Baptist church. We gave our presentation to the church committee, and then the group’s chairman walked to the altar and knelt ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ