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  • Edward Hardee avatar

    When You Die To Self

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 11, 2011
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     | 5,563 views

    Understanding of what it means to be dead to self and alive in Christ

    When you die to self Theme: Teach about being dead to sin and alive in Christ Text: 2 Timothy 2:8-14 2 Timothy 2:8-14 MSG Fix this picture firmly in your mind: Jesus, descended from the line of David, raised from the dead. It's what you've heard from me all along. (9) It's what I'm sitting ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Quality Of Your Hearing

    Contributed by Curtis Rowe on Aug 17, 2008
     | 3,324 views

    The distinction of the hearers in the Parable of the Sower

    The Quality of your Hearing Matthew 13:1-8, 18-23 Luke 8: 18 Take heed therefore how ye hear: … James 1:22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. Matthew 13:9 Who hath ears to hear, let him hear. 75% of those who hear the Gospel will never receive it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Generational Curses Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 9, 2007
    based on 69 ratings
     | 74,265 views

    Discusses "Generational Curses" in the family. I have compiled this sermon after much research. Using other materials and my own.

    Title: Breaking the Chains of Generational Curses Theme: Family Focus Series Text: Exodus 34:6-7 Exodus 34:6-7 “And the Lord passed by before him, and proclaimed, The Lord, The Lord God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Second Chances

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2007
    based on 51 ratings
     | 16,110 views

    A look at different people in the Bible got a second chance because of Jesus’ resurrection, and also how Jesus’ resurrection gives us a second chance.

    Introduction 1. (object lesson: Play a carnival type game where you get 2-3 chances to throw balls through a hula hoop.) 2. It’s nice to get more than one chance at things... Some things, you don’t get another chance... I love the NCAA Basketball Tournament... This year was especially ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    We Have Conquered The World!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 15, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
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    Faith in Jesus releases us from the cares of this world.

    Last August, Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner, a 40-year old nurse from Austria, became the first woman to reach the world’s 14 highest peaks without the use of supplemental oxygen. She clinched the record when she conquered the notoriously treacherous mountain known as K2. This Himalayan giant, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Hope In The Midst Of Hardships

    Contributed by Tony Cheng on Dec 13, 2013
     | 7,131 views

    We can understand that many people are facing a lot of hardships nowadays. But it is difficult to understand why there are hardship during the first Christmas!

    HOPE IN THE MIDST OF HARDSHIPS (Luke 2:1-7; Matthew 2:13-15) Shall we bow down before our LORD to ask Him to bless our worship this morning: Dear Heavenly Father, grant us listening hearts, unity of minds, and humble hearts, for we want to worship You. May You be honored this morning. In JESUS' ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It Starts With Prayer Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 8, 2020
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    First sermon in series from book of Nehemiah. Focuses on Nehemiah's prayer in chapter 1.

    “IT STARTS WITH PRAYER” Neh. 1:1-11 6/7/20 – FJCF Jon Daniels INTRO – I don’t think there’s any disagreement or doubt that America is in desperate need of a sweeping revival! Like the one that happened in 1857. - Jeremiah Lanphier, young businessman in NYC, who believed in the power of prayer. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Voice Of Prophetic Preaching: Cry Loud And Spare Not

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 30, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,446 views

    The only path to the High Life! Isaiah must cry loud without fear or intimidation and show them their sins which they go on in. They have a clear knowledge of good and evil, sin and duty, and the convictions of their consciences concerning their sin.

    Sermon. The Voice of Prophetic Preaching: Cry Loud and Spare Not Isaiah 58: 1-14 Introduction -The Prophet Isaiah being assured of his vocation by the Spirit of God, sets himself alone against all the wickedness of His people. God gave him gifts, ability and knowledge, to discern between good and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Redeeming Time

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jan 30, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,768 views

    A message about the importance of making the best of the time we have.

    Redeeming Time (Speak to Yourself) Theme: Text: Ephesians 5:15-21 Ephesians 5:15-21 See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, (16) Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. (17) Wherefore be not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. (18) And be ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Ultimate Faith

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Feb 13, 2009
     | 4,999 views

    Excellent faith has as its example these who gave everything for their faith in God and their willingness to go the distance.

    Ultimate Faith Griffith Baptist Church – 2/15/09 A.M. Service Text: Hebrews 11:32-40 Key verse: Hebrews 11:38a - Of whom the world was not worthy: . . . Premise: Excellent faith has as its example these who gave everything for their faith in God and their willingness to go the distance. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Discipline

    Contributed by James Thibodeaux on Oct 29, 2021
     | 6,884 views

    Have you ever wondered whether it was talent or sustained systematic training that makes athletes so good. When this question comes to mind, how do those so called athletes get to a point of being good at what they do?.

    Intro: Have you ever wondered whether it was talent or sustained systematic training that makes athletes so good. When this question comes to mind, how do those so called athletes get to a point of being good at what they do?. Well the reason why so many are good at what they do comes down to how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pouring Out Where I’m Not Being Filled

    Contributed by Charles Jones on May 17, 2025
     | 1,992 views

    There’s a difference between serving and being used up.

    Pouring Out Where I’m Not Being Filled Sub-Title: Protect Your Peace, Guard Your Gifts, and Watch Your Heart Scripture Foundation: Proverbs 4:23 – “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.” Matthew 7:6 – “Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Antidote To Busyness

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001
    based on 131 ratings
     | 15,107 views

    How do we escape the "busyness" trap?

    How many of you would say that you are busy? We almost feel obligated to stay busy, don’t we? If you meet someone at the grocery store or run into them at McDonald’s, and you ask them how they’re doing, almost invariably they’ll tell you how busy they are and start rattling off a list of activities ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    We Are Bored Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 12, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,606 views

    Something is missing from the church today, and people are starting to notice. Too often the church fails to offer what it advertises: life.

    3. Something is happening (Preview to a Vision week 3) January 24, 2010 We are Bored When I was in high school my room was in the basement of my house. Outside my room was a sort of basement living room area where we had a ping pong table set up. Well one day I was sitting around with nothing ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    For Richer Or Poorer

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,653 views

    So often we get caught up in the world’s definition of success. James calls us to look beyond the limitations of temporal wealth to the eternal blessings of spiritual prosperity!

    FOR RICHER OR POORER James 1:9-11 Scripture Reading: Luke 12:13-21 INTRODUCTION 1. Those of us who are married took vows before God and witnesses to take on certain responsibilities in our new homes. 2. Most of our vows included loving our spouse, “For richer or poorer.” 3. This indicates our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ