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  • Pat Damiani avatar

    Love Endures All Things, Love Never Ends Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016
     | 9,880 views

    When I love like Jesus loves I persist even when others resist

    ENGAGE For all of us there will come times in our lives when we attempt to love other people in the manner that we have been learning about for the past 8 weeks, in which the other person is going to reject those efforts. I can almost guarantee that if you’re a parent you either have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas-- It's The Real Thing (Confessions Of A Christmas Lover)

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 84 ratings
     | 6,845 views

    A sermon about sensing the hope of Christmas even amidst dark times.

    Intro…I’d like to begin with a confession tonight; an introduction in the tradition of a 12 step meeting; and those who know something of such meetings can help me out with your response. “My name is Brad and I’m a Christmas lover.” I feel welcomed! And I do truly love Christmas. As I get ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Five Things A Church With Pentecostal Power Ought To Do” Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 3, 2007
    based on 128 ratings
     | 41,397 views

    This sermon uses the healing of the lame man in Acts 3 to remind us of five things churches with Pentecostal power ought to be doing.

    Subject: “Five Things A Church With Pentecostal Power Ought To Do” Acts 3:1-10 Introduction: During this season of Pentecost, I want us rediscover the purpose of the power made available to the Church. In describing the ministry of Jesus, Apostle Paul said, Ac 10:38 “How ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Mark 6:1-32: Several Important Things Series

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 11, 2010
     | 4,970 views

    Several imporant steps in Jesus' plan to reveal himself and to equip his disciples took place in this action packed portion of scripture.

    MARK CHAPTER 6:1-32 Several Important Matters In Chapter 5, we saw the practical ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ on display non-stop. The character of chapter 6 is more diverse and perhaps more sobering. There are high points and also points to quietly ponder. Let’s launch into it now. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The 10 Most Encouraging Things I See In 2001

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 16, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,470 views

    Ten things that will be of encouragement as we enter into 2001.

    THE 10 MOST ENCOURAGING THINGS I SEE IN 2001 BY JERRY FALWELL 1. SINCE 1996, BIBLE READING AMONG ADULTS HAS RISEN FROM 34% TO OVER 40% (BARNA RESEARCH). 2. AMONG CHURCH WORKERS, 9 OUT OF 10 PRIZE FAITH AS THEIR CHIEF LIFE’S GOAL (BARNA RESEARCH). 3. VOTERS TURN OUT MORE AMONG BORN-AGAIN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What To Expect When Bad Things Go Good Series

    Contributed by Larry Finley on Sep 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,715 views

    Wonderful things happen when God turns the table!

    WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN A BAD THING GOES GOOD! 9/23/09 Esther 8:1-17 S__ L__ R__ 1. Hebrew Word Found in Esther 9:22 a. “turn” – overthrow; overturn; transform b. Psalm 30:11 You have turned for me my mourning into dancing: You have put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Craig Condon avatar

    Things Aren’t Always What They Seem To Be

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 9, 2015
     | 7,501 views

    God is waiting in the weeds of our lives to bind up our wounds and mend the disease that separates us from ourselves and one another and from all that is holy.

    Have you ever tried to describe a difficult or abstract concept to someone, especially when you know that the person you are speaking to doesn’t know anything about what you are talking about? If you have, you know what Jesus is trying to do in these five parables from Matthew’s Gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Tony Searles avatar

    Jesus Finds Lost Things! (The Lost Sheep) Series

    Contributed by Tony Searles on Nov 13, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,935 views

    This is the first of a three part sermon series I preached during our Month of Missions emphasis. In this particular sermon we considered how the sheep represent people who wander away from God without even understanding what they are doing.

    I want to tell you that God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit has a HEART FOR MISSIONS!! Do you believe it?! Here is how I know this to be true! Luke 19:10 – “For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” -Jesus came for a few specific ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Roy Fowler avatar

    Salvation Isn't A Spiritual And Abstract Thing Only.

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Nov 15, 2014
     | 3,137 views

    There's more to God than a casual knowledge of who he is.

    -Evaluate the Scripture text in a short concise statement. Illustrations: John Wesley said: The same great truth, that there is no such thing as negativegoodness. Matthew Poole said: "But if a man hath not, that is, hath, but is as if he had not, making no use of what he hath for the glory of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Prayer

    Contributed by Terry Frazier on Jul 14, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,110 views

    Prayer is critical and vital to a Christian's life. We pray to our God, the God of the Bible but the world "prays" to false Gods and idols. There are clear differences between how Christians pray and how the world prays. Christians need to highlight these

    Prayer, it is a very deep and personal subject and one that is to be taken very seriously and There are very clear and distinct differences between what we as Christians call prayer and what the world calls prayer. Not only are there differences in what we call prayer there are major differences in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Money Series

    Contributed by Terry Frazier on Aug 3, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,462 views

    The world at large treats money and wealth as just something to be attained and used for themselves. The world doesn't generally acknowledge that God is the giver of the gift of producing wealth. Christians unfortunately aren't a whole lot different in th

    Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Money Money is a hot topic for people today. With the U.S. economy not nearly as strong as it used to or should be, with many companies (including the one that Diane and I work for) not giving raises like they should or not at all, the cost of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    A Few Things People Need To Know About Love

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 11, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,984 views

    Love is all we need the love God gives.

    A FEW THINGS PEOPLE NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LOVE 1st Corinthians 13:4 Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, 13:5 Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; 13:6 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donnie De loney avatar

    God Wants To Do A New Thing In Your Life

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Apr 14, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,857 views

    Being led by the Spirit--Listening to the Lord's direction in your life

    GOD WANTS TO DO A NEW THING IN YOUR LIFE Isaiah 43:18,19 TEXT:18. Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. 19. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland. INTRODUCTION: Isaiah’s writings to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Christ High Priest Of Better Things That Have Come

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 17, 2014
     | 2,330 views

    To show that JESUS appeared as High Priest of the New Covenant through His Perfect blood and body offered for me.

    I. EXORDIUM: If you are a royal priesthood, then who is Your High Priest? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS appeared as High Priest of the New Covenant through His Perfect blood and body offered for me. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 9:11 (Amplified Bible) 9:11 But ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christ High Priest Of Better Things That Have Come

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 23, 2014
     | 2,026 views

    To show that JESUS appeared as High Priest of the New Covenant through His Perfect blood and body offered for me.

    I. EXORDIUM: If you are a royal priesthood, then who is Your High Priest? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS appeared as High Priest of the New Covenant through His Perfect blood and body offered for me. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 9:11 (Amplified Bible) 9:11 But ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal