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  • Richard Tow avatar

    Lighten Up

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,547 views

    An examination of how fear limits our fulfillment in life. Clip from movie, "Parenthood", used as illustration.

    Lighten Up John 10:10 9-19-04 EPIC Only I want to begin this morning by posing a question for your consideration. Before I ask the question think of something that you would really like to do—something you would find very challenging, something you know would be personally enriching—but you’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Spirit Of Unity

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jul 17, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,688 views

    This is a Pentecost sermon.

    The late 1960s was a time of great disunity in our nation. People were protesting the war in Vietnam. Race riots occurred in many major cities. Upheaval was prevalent on college campuses. Meanwhile, in baseball, the New York Mets had been the laughingstock of Major League Baseball for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Time For Recovery

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 16, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 28,216 views

    When sin strikes, it may wilt us, however there is a time for recovery.

    1 Samuel 30:18-19 – “And David recovered all that the Amalekites had carried away: and David rescued his two wives.” “And there was nothing lacking to them, neither small nor great, neither sons nor daughters, neither spoil, nor any thing that they had taken to them: David recovered all.” l. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hindrances To Holiness Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 20, 2004
    based on 42 ratings
     | 17,446 views

    One of the purposes of God discipline is that believers might pursue a life of holiness.

    HINDRANCES TO HOLINESS Heb. 12:14-17 One of the purposes of God discipline is that believers might pursue a life of holiness. Verse 10 says, “For they indeed for a few days chastened us as seemed best to them, but He for our profit, that we may be partakers of his holiness. Now no chastening ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Escaping A Life Of Comfort Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Oct 8, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,985 views

    Fear will rob you of your dream, don’t let it

    Last week we began the process of exploring our God given dreams as we move into the destiny He has planned for us before we were born. In fact, our dream governed how we were formed. As you began this week to explore your dream potential, ultimately, the dream God has given you will meet a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Gospel Goal Of Love Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 9, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,482 views

    How do you build love from pure hearts with good consciences and sincere faith? We find just how NOT to do this in Paul’s letters to Timothy, then we see just how to.

    The Gospel Goal is Love 1 Timothy 1:3 As I urged you upon my departure for Macedonia, remain on at Ephesus, in order that you may instruct certain men not to teach strange doctrines, 4 nor to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which give rise to mere speculation rather than ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Reasons For Remembering

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 8, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,729 views

    2006 Memorial Day Sermon

    (1) 22 years ago next month, President Ronald Reagan, gave what I think is one of the best ‘Memorial Day’ speeches ever given. It was on the 40th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of France that led to the destruction and ultimate surrender of Nazi Germany. It in he said, “We stand on a lonely, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Second Mile

    Contributed by Mel Shepherd on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,331 views

    Christians should be expected to do more than what’s expected of them.

    Title: “Go the Second Mile” Text: Matthew 14:15-21 Introduction: Perhaps one of the most disturbing statements that Jesus ever made is this: “If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles.” (Matthew 5:41) The reason this statement was so disturbing was because in Jesus day Rome ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dream !

    Contributed by Kevin Knudson on Feb 2, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 17,738 views

    Don’t ever stop dreaming.

    Dream AGAIN! Hebrews 11:1 Hebrews 11:1- Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Mark in your Bible – Faith is a dream Faith is a propelling dream. It is that belief which causes us to live in a particular almost driven way. Once again our nation has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Soldiers Of Christ, Arise

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on May 27, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,864 views

    A message for Memorial Day, challenging Christians to embrace three vital hallmarks of good soldiers of Christ.

    Soldiers of Christ, Arise 2 Timothy 2: 1-7 Intro: 1. Wars and conflicts have been a tragic part of our human experience ever since our banishment from the Garden of Eden. • The attempt at resolving our differences through the point of the spear, the edge of the sword, the barrel of the gun, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    When Jesus Invites You To Dinner Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 25, 2002
    based on 300 ratings
     | 40,009 views

    “The Parable of the Great Banquet” tells us three things about the wonderful invitation of God.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 39 “When Jesus Invites You To Dinner” Luke 14:15-24 Jesus was in the middle of a Sabbath dinner that had grown more and more tense. The tension had grown from the moment that Jesus had entered the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Outward Expression: Love Series

    Contributed by Brett Stair on Oct 9, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,006 views

    Fourth of the series examining the Great Commandment.

    The Outward Expression: Love Matthew 22:34-40 Today we conclude our series on the basics of Authentic Christianity. We have been looking at the Great Commandment and have discovered that Authentic Christianity means that we love God with all that we are¡K „« All our heart ¡V meaning that we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    The Priority Of Christian Character Development Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,199 views

    Why should deveopling Christ-like character be a priority for the Christian?

    A wife remarked to her husband after the church service: "Did you see the hat Mrs. Jones was wearing?" "No," said her husband, "I didn’t." "Did you see the new dress Mrs. Smith had on?" she asked. "I’m afraid I didn’t," said her husband. To this his wife replied: "Well a lot of good it does YOU to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Elkins avatar

    In Dependence Day

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jul 21, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 9,363 views

    Are you independent or in dependent of God? Find out what an in dependent person does?

    We celebrated Independence Day this week. Today I want to encourage you to celebrate you dependence on God. ARE YOU LIVING IN DEPENDENCE? Last week we talked about how God’s love transcended everything to reach this man. Before the day is over, I would like for us to truly understand just how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Ely avatar

    In Your Face!

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 22, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,766 views

    Same vicinity. Same City. Same neighborhood. Same circle of friends. But no in your face moments?

    In Your Face Text: 2 Samuel 14:21, 25-26, 28, 14b 2 Samuel 14:21 – 21Then the king said to Joab, "Behold now, I will surely do this thing; go therefore, bring back the young man Absalom." 2 Samuel 14:25-26 - 25 In all Israel there was not a man so highly praised for his handsome appearance as ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal