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  • Davon Huss avatar

    Practice Makes Perfect Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 25, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,218 views

    What are some things that Jesus wants us to put into practice (Matthew 7:24) so that we can present attractive bait?

    Sermon for 8/24/2003 Matthew 7:24-27 Practice Makes Perfect Introduction: A. I play basketball on Monday nights with Dean. I am not a great player. I do it to keep my figure. B. This past Monday we started out with 30 guys. Some of them got frustrated and left. We began at 6:45 and at 7:30 we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mission Defined: S-P-U-D

    Contributed by Eldon Reich on May 3, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,425 views

    Mission sermon using a potato as mission emphasis. Hand out potato, or stack altar witht hem in a call to action for missions.

    APRIL 24 MISSION DEFINED-- S.P.U.D. Matthew 25:31-40 How many of you remember playing with Mr. Potato Head? My brother and I had one on the farm. We nicknamed him SPUD. Spud was a real friend to us: We could make him into whatever face we wanted. We could make SPUD smile. We could make SPUD ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Eric Vertein avatar

    Everyone Who Calls On The Name Of The Lord Will Be Saved

    Contributed by Eric Vertein on May 16, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,876 views

    Confirmation Sermon on the Day of Pentecost.

    Acts 2:1-21 Pentecost – Year A May 15, 2005 Confirmation of a boy named Christian Acts 2:1-21 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Redeeming Time

    Contributed by James May on Oct 30, 2005
    based on 12 ratings
     | 11,081 views

    We can’t relive the moments that pass, so we must seize every opportunity. How can we redeem time?

    REDEEMING TIME By pastor Jim May Ephesians 5:15-17 & Colossians 4:5-6 Today marks the first day of the latest time change as we went from Daylight Savings Time to Standard Time once again. Twice each year, we get the wonderful opportunity to either sleep an hour longer, or get up an hour ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Ministering Under An Open Heaven - Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jul 15, 2005
    based on 46 ratings
     | 14,405 views

    BY TODD BENTLEY. In this second article on how to open the windows of heaven, we will learn more about the open heaven, and how we can open the windows of heaven in our life, ministry and experience living in the increase of the supernatural.

    Ministering Under an Open Heaven - Part II by Todd Bentley : Jan 22, 2003 : http://www.freshfire.ca How to Open the Window of Heaven In this second article on how to open the windows of heaven, we will learn more about the open heaven, and how we can open the windows of heaven in our life, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Benny Anthony avatar

    Take Out The Garbage

    Contributed by Benny Anthony on May 7, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 25,768 views

    Jesus wants us to give Him all our garbage.

    (Come up from front of church dragging trash bag and talking about how tired you are of carrying and dragging this bag of trash along with you every day all day long) Max Lucado tells the story of a woman who is tired—she’s weary—and she flops down on a bench and drops her bag of trash between her ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Principles Of Leadership

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 6, 2010
    based on 55 ratings
     | 20,466 views

    Nehemiah was by far one of the best leaders in all of history. And anyone who is willing to follow the principles put forth in this book can also become a great leader. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    Principles of Leadership Nehemiah 2:11-16 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PrinciplesOfLeadership.html He was by far one of the best leaders in all of history. And anyone who is willing to follow the principles put forth in this book can also become a great leader. Nehemiah had walls to build, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Farmville - Life On The Farm Pt. 1 Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 19, 2010
    based on 25 ratings
     | 18,112 views

    Farming is no game. Understanding life on the farm is necessary for survival. Learn the laws and learn the lessons in order to live successfully in Farmville.

    Farmville Life on the Farm – Part 1 I. Introduction Unless you have spent some time on Facebook you are probably asking, “What is Farmville?” I am glad you asked! Farmville is a real-time farm simulation game. The game allows members of Facebook to manage a virtual farm by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Face Of Fortune: Barabbas Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 15, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,558 views

    The face of Barabbas is truly the face of good fortune. Never has a better thing happened to a man on the day of his expected crucifixion. Jesus of Nazareth probably died on the cross that was prepared for Jesus Barabbas.

    4-08-03 The Face of Fortune: Barabbas Text: Now the governor's custom was to release one Jewish prisoner each year during the Passover celebration--anyone they wanted…Then Pilate released Barabbas to them. And after he had whipped Jesus, he gave him to the Roman soldiers to be taken away ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deflating Our Worries

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jul 26, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 23,339 views

    To share how to live without allowing our worries to run our lives.

    I want to start this morning’s message off by passing out a visual aid to you. Balloons! In a moment I am going to read a list of stressful situation. Each time you hear a situation similar to one you experienced in the past week, blow a deep breath into your balloon. Don’t let any of ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Amy Bickel avatar

    It All Began In Heaven Series

    Contributed by Amy Bickel on Jun 8, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,393 views

    Why do Christians put so much emphasis on the blood of Jesus Christ? What’s so special about it? Part 1 of series There Is Power In the Blood.

    There Is Power In The Blood – Part 1 It All Began In Heaven One of my favorite old hymns found in our hymnals is the one we sang this morning, There Is Power In The Blood. It’s an incredible song with life giving, heart pounding, and awe-inspiring lyrics. It’s got an upbeat tempo, and it just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ricky Taylor avatar

    If I Were The Devil

    Contributed by Ricky Taylor on Dec 13, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,526 views

    A sermon about what the devil does to defeat the church

    IF I WERE THE DEVIL Matt. 16:18, And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. John 8:44, Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Want Whine Wit Dat Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 26, 2017
     | 5,795 views

    A study of the Gospel of John 12: 1 – 8

    John 12: 1 – 8 Want Whine Wit Dat 1 Then, six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was who had been dead, whom He had raised from the dead. 2 There they made Him a supper; and Martha served, but Lazarus was one of those who sat at the table with Him. 3 Then Mary took a ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Satan's Strategy

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 22, 2016
     | 10,944 views

    A message to emphasis the power of Satan in the world.

    "Satan's Strategy" 2 Corinthians 2:11 Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices. Introduction: Like many of you I am very concerned with what is going on in the world today. We see all of our institutions crumbling before our eyes. The things that we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Fresh Start!

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 30, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,833 views

    Theme for coming year: 15 Be very careful, then, how you live-- not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is. (Ephesians 5:15-17).

    A Fresh Start! Back in the 1960’s experts predicted that by the turn of the century technology would have taken over so much of the work we do that the average American work week would be only 22 hours long, & that we would work only 27 weeks a year. As a result, one of our biggest problems ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God