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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Presenting Eyes And Ears: Vantage Point From The Hiding Place Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,458 views

    When we are overwhelmed, in our panic we do not see what is before us, nor can we hear any word of counsel; someone -- innocent, devoted to us -- needs to create a stable point, a hiding place for us. Ultimately that is what Jesus Christ in His cross does.

    We have abilities that we barely even use. Our senses are capable of doing much more than we allow them to do. I want to try a short experiment with you. I want to test your eyes and your ears. First, I am going to give you thirty seconds to look around this room and take it all in. Many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Benefits Of An Intentional Life Series

    Contributed by Rob Culler on Mar 21, 2001
    based on 131 ratings
     | 16,366 views

    Last in a six-part series of living intentionally and not just letting life happen to you.

    The Benefits of an Intentional Life INTRODUCTION: For the past 5 weeks I have preached messages under the broad heading of LIVING AN INTENTIONAL LIFE. During this time, we have seen the fact that God has always worked in an intentional manner—that is, he has never had an accident or made a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Stories Of The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006
     | 2,931 views

    Jesus begins to teach in parables.

    The Stories of the Kingdom: The Parable of the Sower Beartown Road Alliance Church Sunday, July 30th, 2006 Intro: My wife and I just celebrated our 10 year anniversary this week. I love my wife and am amazed that she has been hanging around with me for as long as she has. Some of you may have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Don't Just Do Something, Sit There

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Nov 5, 2003
    based on 184 ratings
     | 37,222 views

    There are two things we should remember about prayer. One -- we should retreat from the busy-ness of the world on occasion to have quiet time of prayer with God. Second -- AMEN doesn’t mean ’good-bye God’ but rather ’Action.’

    A few years ago I was in a conversation with some folks and we started talking about Sunday morning worship and each of us began sharing what was his or her favorite part. One person said it was the Apostles’ Creed, because it was at that moment that he was able to stand up and declare his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Margins Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 23, 2008
     | 6,654 views

    Part 4 in series Slowing Down. Many people who genuinely desire to follow Jesus have not created enough margin in their lives to do so. What are margins, and how do we create them in our lives?

    Margins Slowing Down, part 4 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers November 1, 2008 When you read a book or write a paper, what are the margins? Margins are two things – they are places that separate something from nothing. No book or report would look good if it were filled with words on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Roots - Part 3 - Prayer And Pentecost Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 14, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,840 views

    Beneath the surface. Overlooked but powerful and essential. Unseen but they can split concrete and destroy roads. Essential to sustain life. They produce all of the seen life and fruit. What is beneath the surface is directly responsible for what you

    Roots Pt. 3 - Prayer and Pentecost I. Introduction You really don’t understand the power of a root until have to try to cut through one. I have been faced with that challenge before. The smallest root can be extremely tough. The root is the lifeline and it tenaciously holds on to the tree and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lessons From Wiffle Ball

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on May 5, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,689 views

    I loved wiffle ball as a child, some of those lessons apply to our walk with Christ

    LESSONS FROM WIFFLE BALL (All my sermons use illustrations from sermon central and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) When I was a young child I loved to play wiffle ball. We would set up a small “ball park” in the back yard and pretend we were great base ball players. You can do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Freedom From Words That Kill, Prt 2 Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 4, 2010
     | 2,802 views

    Part 4 in series, “Freedom From…” this message examines six things that can be done to deal with our tendency to use words in destructive ways.

    Freedom From Words That Kill, prt. 2 Freedom From... Wildwind Community Church David Flowers September 20, 2009 Last week we talked about words that kill. I divided words that kill up into two categories -- angry words, and empty words. Do you remember what I told you these two categories of ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Church, Taking Care Of Business Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,945 views

    I preach expository messages, and this is the twelfth in my series on the Book of Acts.

    “The Church, Taking Care of Business” Acts 6:1-7 July 29, 2007 Baptist stranded on a desert island is rescued after years by a helicopter pilot who notices three huts on the island. "What’s the first", he asked. "That’s my house", came the reply. "And the second?" "I’m Baptist, and that’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Three Ways To Hinder Your Spiritual Growth Series

    Contributed by Hal Seed on Oct 3, 2008
    based on 49 ratings
     | 22,562 views

    The Parable of the Soils describes four ways to respond to God. Three of them hinder spiritual growth. In this parable Jesus is saying, "You must take responsiblity for your personal spiritual growth."

    [This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Crossroads Of Anxiety.

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
     | 3,309 views

    Mary & Martha. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Luke chapter 10 verses 38-42. Ill: Photographs can be very deceptive, • Whoever said; “The camera never lies”, • Never had a studio portrait done of themselves or their family. Studio portrait are perfect prints: • Every hair is in place, people ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Dirty Tricks Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 12,156 views

    When Satan comes against God’s people, he doesn’t use a rule book. The Bible describes him as the father of lies. He is a liar. So why would we expect a liar to fight fair? In our passage today, we can see four dirty tricks of the enemy.

    http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com/ Believe it or not, I used to be pretty rough as a kid. We moved around a lot. And one of the things that can happen when you move a lot is you can get in a lot of fights. People want to see what the new kid is all about. They want to see how he fits in. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Attempting To Achieve

    Contributed by Jim Drake on May 14, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,631 views

    To prepare Israel for what God had in store for them, He dramatically showed them how to accomplish great things for His Name’s sake. This ancient battle scene provides a pattern for attempting great things for God.

    1. The first step for attempting great things for God is to be clearly called by God 2. The second step for attempting great things for God is to be openly dependent upon God 3. The third step for attempting great things for God is to be consistently unified toward God 4. The fourth step for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Who Began A Good Work In You Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 14, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 20,094 views

    Humans are vulnerable and weak. God is powerful and mighty. Can we trust that God will really take care of us, that we won’t get squished when His hand is upon on lives?

    Sermon for CATM – September 14. 2008 - Philippians Series: “He Who Began a Good Work…” Philippians 1:1-11 Would you believe that this Scripture was written by a man who began his relationship with the church by being its enemy? Who once delighted over the murder of Christians. Who felt it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prescription For Passion Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,039 views

    We have to be reminded of the passion that God has given us. There are great opportunities to meet the needs of so many people, but you have to keep your passion.

    A Servant’s Heart: Prescription for Passion Exodus 18:13-20 I believe Moses was one of the best models of a servant who lived out his life calling. Moses was one of the best models in the Old Testament of a passionate servant through whom God implemented great things. Moses lived out his calling ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist