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  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Hidden, Hurting, Healed, Part 2

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 18, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,916 views

    The widow of Zarapheth, like many Christians, did not realize her importance to God, her usefulness to the kingdom, nor her right standing before God. A message to encourage those whose value is hidden to themselves and others.

    Hidden Hurting Healed 2 (Note to pastors, powerpoints slides are embedded in the sermon notes I post on church website. Plymouthcf.org) Show Video Talk about leverage. PPT 1 the mechanical advantage gained by the use of a lever mechanical advantage (MA) is the factor by which a mechanism ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Nobodies

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,830 views

    We as the church, facing today's challenges, think of ourselves as nobodies. But we are God's kind of nobodies, those in whom He has been at work to make changes, and we are needed by the world around us.

    (Originally preached at Luther Rice Memorial Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD, Aug. 12, 1973; subsequently, with variations, at Woodbrook Baptist Church, Baltimore, MD, Aug. 19, 1973; Viers Mill Baptist Church, Rockville, MD, Sept. 9, 1973; Bethesda First Baptist Church, Bethesda, MD, Oct. 14, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Lee avatar

    Help I Need Encouragement

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jan 23, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,701 views

    A sermon on how to encourage others. Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, also known as Barnabas is the kind of guy that everyone wants to be around.

    “Help I Need Encouragement” "But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness." Hebrews 3:13 (NIV) Intro: Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus…, was the kind of guy that everyone wanted to be around. When someone felt ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    What Yokefellows Share-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 24, 2011
     | 2,844 views

    1 of 3. The Holy Spirit confirmed Elizabeth & Mary as yokefellows(partners) who shared their experience in God’s service. Yokefellows(partners) share their part in God’s service. But what exactly do they share? Yokefellows in God’s service share...

    WHAT YOKEFELLOWs SHARE—I—Luke 1:39-56 The Holy Spirit confirmed Elizabeth & Mary as yokefellows(partners) who shared their experience in God’s service. Yokefellows(partners) share their part in God’s service. What do yokefellows in God’s service share? Yokefellows in God’s service ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Danger Of A "Good Enough" Faith

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,054 views

    This message focuses on the abundance that Christ wants to do through His servants and the "good enough" mentality of many people claiming faith. It focuses on the verse speaking of "everyone who has will be given more."

    What This Is NOT Saying: “Jesus is a reverse Robin Hood” – because this is not about our money, but our responsibilities. - Luke 19:13, 16, 18, 24. - v. 24 makes the master (i.e. Jesus) sound like a reverse Robin Hood, taking from the poor and giving to the rich. - vv. 13, 16, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Oyewole O. Sarumi avatar

    Discover To Recover Series

    Contributed by Oyewole O. Sarumi on May 20, 2010
    based on 27 ratings
     | 143,837 views

    Our God is a God of Recovery. He is interest in your restoration. He is not happy when His children are not where they should be in this life. When you are lower in the status that heaven has ordained for you, the heaven becomes concern and questions the

    DISCOVER TO RECOVER Text: Daniel 4:34-37 INTRODUCTION: Perhaps you’re one of those who need to recover from a broken heart, a failed marriage, a financial disaster, a family heartache, an emotional meltdown, or a full-blown spiritual collapse. What I want you to hear is the fact that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Those Things On The Side Of Your Head Do More Than Hold Up Glasses Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,464 views

    We need to practice the skills of listening.

    Intro: I would argue that one of the, if not THE, most essential skills we need to learn today, which will have the greatest impact on improving our relationships, is a skill you might be able to figure out from the title I have given to today’s message: “Those Things On The Side Of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lord, Let The Fire Fall!

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 24, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 23,681 views

    This message is a call to repentance, and for spiritual purity and passion in hearts and lives of God's people. We've lost our fire for God, and we desperately need the fire of God rekindled.

    Lord, Let The Fire Fall Text: I Kings 18:21-24 Intro: Ever since the day man discovered it, fire has been a useful tool. But man soon discovered that fire could be both friend and foe. Not only could it provide light and warmth and be used to cook food, but it could also do great harm. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cause For Concern Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 25, 2010
     | 7,088 views

    In this sermon we learns some lessons about the way leaders and members are supposed to conduct themselves in the church.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a mother who had her 18 month-old son strapped in a child-carrying backpack on her back. 1. She was rushing to catch the bus and stumbled and fell down an entire flight of stairs (13 to be exact). 2. She was bruised, bleeding and had torn her clothes, but her ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Pentecostal Power Comes

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 25, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,099 views

    A Pentecost Day message, on the importance of Pentecost, from a Petnecostal tradition

    WHEN PENTECOSTAL POWER COMES p.2 Acts 2:1-5 Theme: ACTS, The Church Encountering God P.S. The power at Pentecost continues to be the spark that fuels the ministry of the church today. It is my hearts cry for a fresh move of Holy Spirit in my life, church and nation. INTRODUCTION: There is a story ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Good Fight Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 27, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 24,402 views

    We fight the good fight against those forces that would destroy our fellowship with gratitude, humility and faith.

    Ruth Bell Graham tells this story about her son Franklin: Franklin was sleeping on the front porch with his cowboy boots and toy gun. We were having problems with some polecats (skunks), and Franklin told me not to worry because he had a gun. “Franklin, it’s just a toy gun,” I said. “That’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Noel Atkinson avatar

    How Can I Know I Am Saved?

    Contributed by Noel Atkinson on May 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,141 views

    This sermon looks at: What is salvation? and examines the fruit of salvation in our lives from attitude, actions and affection to Jesus. It ends by asking people if they personally have salvation. It contains references from the Koran, BBC, psychology jou

    1 John part 1 ‘How may I know I am saved?’ Before I start my sermon this week I want to start by saying I am only talking about your personal salvation. I am not talking about salvation in general. Romans 10: 6 – 9 is quite clear that it is God’s decision who will enter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Sasnett avatar

    Airing Dirty Laundry

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,833 views

    Concern for Christ is more important than our concerns.

    Title: Airing Dirty Laundry Text: 1 Cor. 6:1-11 Truth: Concern for Christ is more important than our concerns. Aim: To make Christ’s concern more important. Life ?: What will be my response when Christ’s concern is most important? INTRODUCTION When I was twelve or thirteen I worked at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be The Best Dad You Can Be

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,776 views

    Father's Day message, encouraging dads to step up and be the men our families need us to be.

    Be the Best Dad You Can Be Various Scriptures June 20, 2010 THE AUDIO FOR THIS CAN BE HEARD AT WWW.ABERDEENWESLEYAN.ORG. NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: Six weeks ago I preached a Mother’s Day message, and I was pretty ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Gift Of Singleness

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,670 views

    Singleness offers advantages to those whom God has gifted that way.

    Title: The Gift of Singleness Text: 1 Corinthians 7:25-40 Truth: Singleness offers advantages to those whom God has gifted that way. Aim: I want to promote the value of singleness and encourage seizing the advantages. INTRODUCTION Playwright Maria Hedley had her fill of terrible dates. Most of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist