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  • Joe Mack Cherry avatar

    Achin' Backs And Dirty Hands

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jul 27, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,803 views

    It took aching backs and dirty hands to rebuild the city of Jerusalem and it requires the same to continue building up Christ’s church today.

    Achin’ Backs & Dirty Hands I. Introduction A. Background to the text is Neh. 1-2. 1. Nehemiah gets disturbing news about the condition of Jerusalem. a.It had lain in ruins for almost a century and a half. b.He had passion for the Lord! Neh. 1: 4 2. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Douse The Flame Of Excuses Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 30, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,371 views

    Offering excuses will always limit spiritual growth. We look at people from the Bible and their excuses and how God helped them overcome their excuses.

    DOUSE THE FLAME OF EXCUSES! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.  Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Proverbs 22:13 The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets. Luke 14:18 And THEY ALL with ONE CONSENT BEGAN TO MAKE EXCUSE. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mike Turner avatar

    The Crippled Prince

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Aug 21, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 12,701 views

    This message deals with the tragedy, and triumph of Mephibosheth....the crippled prince !

    The Crippled Prince 2 Samuel 4:4, 2 Samuel 9:1-13 I. The Grief Suffered. Mephibosheth had royal blood flowing through his veins. He was the Grandson of Saul the King of Israel, and the son of the heir apparent Jonathan. He was born and being brought up in regal splendor at the palace. He had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Jones avatar

    If The Lord Say's Hither Then You Go Thither

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Sep 3, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,096 views

    I believe that many believers today are hearing the call of the Holy Spirit to move positionally into a higher place in God, when we think about the word elevate automatically what comes to mind is that God is lifting up, God is raising up individuals for

    Re 4:1 After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, (Come up hither), and I will shew thee things which must be hereafter. I believe that many believers today are hearing the call of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Salt And Light Series

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,296 views

    Jesus calls us salt and light - simply stating it as a matter of fact and a description of our true identity – Be who you are!

    Salt & Light Matthew 5:13 - 16 1. Beaufort West is a mid-sized, rural, sheep farming town in the center of the Cape Province in South Africa. • One of its claims to fame is that it was the birthplace of the world’s first heart transplant pioneer, Dr. Chris Barnard. • Another claim to fame or ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Call Of God

    Contributed by James Hayden on Nov 8, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,172 views

    We are NOT called to be pew warmers!

    The Call of God Philippians 3:14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Usually when you hear this verse preached, the preacher focuses on the prize, or pressing toward the prize. Well today I am going in a different direction. I want to talk about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sherman Gordon avatar

    Get A Grip Series

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Jul 23, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,325 views

    To truly understand what is important in life requires one to have a grip on what is important. In our materialistic society, we think a plethora of possessions is important, but Jesus taught his disciples and teaches us differently.

    DISCOVERING YOUR GIFT (PART IX); GET A GRIP (GIFT OF POVERTY) MATTHEW 6:24-34 SOMETIMES YOU DON’T APPRECIATE WHAT YOU HAVE, UNTIL YOU DON’T HAVE WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE APPRECIATED. MEN – GOOD THING . . . MS. GOOD THING TEENAGERS . . . CHURCH – COMPLAINING . . . MISS WATER – WELL RUNS DRY. LESSON ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Armor Of God/ Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 13, 2008
     | 7,813 views

    This is part of a sermon series on the Armor of God. This looking at the breastplate of righteousness.

    Armor of God Breastplate of righteousness Ephesians 6:10-18 Intro- Before we had our centennial service last week, we had been looking at the pieces of armor. Explained to us in ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Steve Smith avatar

    The Potter, The Clay, And The Church Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 27 ratings
     | 20,456 views

    We know the role of the Potter and the role of the Clay, but what is the role of the Church? A revisit of the well known story as well as a study of the purpose of the church!

    INTRODUCTION SERIES: “The Purpose of the Church” – Part 2 Part 1: Luke 14:25-35 “What Is the Cost of Discipleship” - All believers are called into Discipleship - There is a cost for discipleship - All called but b/c of cost, many are not willing or (prepared) to pay the price - Saw that One ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Johnson avatar

    What Does The Christ Follower Do In A Recession?

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Feb 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,944 views

    What does the Christ Follower do in a recession? What does the Christ follower do when things go south? What does the Christ follower do when things don’t look so good?

    This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2008 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are hungry for God’s Word. What does the Christ Follower do in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Accepted And Loved

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,453 views

    Many believers struggle with the idea that God loves them. This message could help. It shows form the Bible, the love of God in all its glory, and what that means for each of us.

    ACCEPTED AND LOVED Pastor Eric J. Hanson March 18th, 2007 John 3:16 One of the best things about the Bible is the way that it reveals the love of god for us. Listen to what I John 3:1 tells us about this. (Read it now.) Our Heavenly Father’s love for us is so powerful that he has brought us into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    Personal Integrity

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,482 views

    The role of personal integrity in a fulfilling Christian life.

    Covenant Youth Mission June 26, 1995 Personal Integrity “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them.” - Henry David Thoreau What is your plan for this life? What is the song in you? Is it still untapped? Have you sought it out and written it ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    There's Just Something About That Name Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 14, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,672 views

    A series of messages based on the 10 Commandments

    “There’s Just Something About That Name” Exodus 20:7 * Tonight we have sung the Gaither’s Song “There’s just something about that Name” This morning we sang there is strength in the name of the Lord, there is hope in the name of the Lord, there is power in the name of the Lord. A name is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • George Bannister avatar

    Pursuing The Call Of Christ

    Contributed by George Bannister on Aug 26, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,113 views

    This message deals with the need for believers to have Biblical core values that will guide their lives.

    Introduction: A. The need of our time is Christians who are real: *Our artificial fixations may be best epitomized by the guy who tried to rid his house of mice. He bought a mouse trap but had no cheese. To remedy the problem, cut out a picture of cheese from a magazine. He loaded the trap with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    The Parent's Guide To Surviving Summer Break

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 4, 2008
     | 2,885 views

    We need to not only survive, but thrive as parents during the summer and all year long.

    The Parent’s Guide To Surviving Summer Break Psalm 127 June 15, 2008 FATHER’S DAY Chester FBC Dr. Mike Fogerson Introduction: A "I’m Watching You Dad" Video (SermonSpice.com) B Tonight, 40% of all American children will to sleep in a house in which their fathers do not live. 1 Before ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist