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  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    A Reflection On Disaster. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on May 23, 2011
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    A breif reflection on what has been and the plans that God has for us.

    I walked back from dropping my car off this morning at the garage for its ‘warrant of fitness’ and reflected as I walked, on the damage that was all around me from the earthquake that had twisted our city just over three months ago, I also reflected on the day which is clear and bright, a sky with ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Father's Will

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jun 14, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
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    Our Father has a will for our lives but how can we achieve that which He desires of us? How do we know what His will for us is?

    Last week it was announced during our announcements that I have been working on a new talent, “Mind Reading”. Now, this is not completely true, what I have been working on is the fine art of broadband broadcasting with my thoughts with my mind. This morning I am ready to give it a try ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Standing On The Promises Of God Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 26, 2011
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    In a world of broken promises, God can be counted on.

    Standing on the Promises of God 2 Corinthians 1:20 Rev. Brian Bill 6/26/11 In 1994, a 67-year-old carpenter named Russell Herman died in Marion, Illinois. In his last will and testament he bequeathed the following: • $2.4 billion to the town of Cave-In-Rock • $2.4 billion to the city ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tessie R. Simmons avatar

    It Is Time To Forgive And Affirm Love

    Contributed by Tessie R. Simmons on Sep 15, 2011
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    The church must forgive those who cause grief and reaffirm love, and each person must do the same.

    But if anyone has caused pain, he has caused it not to me, but to some extent-not to exaggerate it- to all of you. This punishment by the majority is enough for such a person; so now instead you should forgive and console him, so that he may not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow. So I urge you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Practical Transformation Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 26, 2011
     | 4,696 views

    We are transformed as the Spirit of God works in us, often through His Word. That transformation, however, shows itself in practical ways like these that Paul discusses.

    Practical Transformation (2 Corinthians 1:8-24) 1. Is going to church a privilege or a sentence? It depends upon you and the particular church. For some in Alabama, it is a sentence: 2. BAY MINETTE, Ala. (AP) — Authorities say non-violent offenders in southern Alabama will have a new choice: Go ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Strong Leadership In Painful Times Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 5, 2011
     | 4,303 views

    Discipline in the church and in the family have their similarities. Whether a conflict is with children in our family or God’s household in a church family, several principles apply.

    Strong Leadership in Painful Times (2 Corinthians 2:1-11) 1. WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — Frank and Louie the cat was born with two faces, two mouths, two noses, three eyes — and lots of doubts about his future. Now, 12 years after Marty Stevens rescued him from being euthanized because of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Marching On! Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 10, 2011
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     | 7,660 views

    Serving the Lord as individuals and as a collective church has its challenges, stresses, and frustrations, but God calls us to march on.

    Marching On! 2 Corinthians 2:12-17 • All religious groups have conflicts; when people have to work closely together, personality and experiences lead us in different direcions. Modnern Jews have them, too. They often rely on tradition to settle matters. This joke makes the point: During a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Triumphant

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Apr 25, 2012
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    TRIUMPHANT LIVING PRODUCES THE FRAGRANCE OF CHRIST.

    TRIUMPHANT LIVING 2 CORINTHIANS 2: 12-14 TROAS WAS A COASTAL CITY IN THE NORTHERN PART OF THE PROVINCE OF ASIA. PAUL WENT THERE AFTER A RIOT IN EPHESUS (ACTS CHAPTER 19) ON HIS WAY TO MACEDONIA (ACTS CHAPTER 20). HE DID NOT FIND HIS FELLOW BROTHER, TITUS, AND CONTINUED HIS MACEDONIAN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Do They Smell?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 13, 2012
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     | 6,716 views

    Do you stink good?

    I see a lot of criticism on FaceBook and other forums when people speak of various issues and call them sin. Folks are reminded of “Judge not, lest ye be judged” and called unloving and lacking grace, etc, etc. However, while there are times when I have seen truth spoken in an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On The Catwalk Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 13, 2012
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    The catwalk is a tool that fashion houses use to display their best products. And II Corinthians tells us that God has His own kind of "catwalk" that he leads us down in "triumphal procession." Why is God "showing us off" like this? And what is He selling

    OPEN: (We opened the sermon with about 30 seconds of a video showing a group of modestly dressed models walking down a catwalk at a fashion show: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHPq4nMA2ZI) (Then we switched to a youtube video of a veteran fashion model describing the purpose of the catwalk in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Checkmate...pal!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jun 13, 2012
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     | 5,726 views

    God’s word exhorts us “not to be unaware of Satan’s schemes” (II Cor 2:11), in order we can be on guard always. This Sermon is all about that and more...in the context of a recently concluded World Championship Chess match, to which an audience can easily

    CHECKMATE...PAL!!! Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the DEVIL’S SCHEMES. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Matthew Oliver avatar

    God's Eternal Yes And Yes! Series

    Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Oct 20, 2012
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     | 9,698 views

    2 Corinthians 1:12-24. God's eternal 'yes and yes' states a truth which dispells the relativism and lies of the post-modern era, where each person claims the right to their truth. Christians are called to rebut this split world view with the true unity

    We just starting out on our sermon series through Paul’s second letter to the Christians at Corinth. This week we hear Paul as he engages a Christian community that is living out the fruits of a cultural context that was more of Greek philosophy than of God. I always wonder how it is we ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    God Can Be Counted On

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 28, 2012
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    George Parsons, weighs in on the difference between a command and a promise: “A command from God is something we should do; a promise from God is something God will do. A command must be obeyed; a promise must be believed. When God gives a command He says

    2 Corinthians 1:19-21 God Can Be Counted On George Parsons, weighs in on the difference between a command and a promise: “A command from God is something we should do; a promise from God is something God will do. A command must be obeyed; a promise must be believed. When God gives a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Victor Ramlall avatar

    The Presence Of The Lord

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Feb 22, 2012
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    We need to seek the presence of the LORD in all our worship and ministry for it is His presence that determines the results of our efforts and ministry.

    1 Corinthians 2:1-16 KJV 1 And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. 2 For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. 3 And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    The Full Benefits Package, "There All Yours, Every Single One”

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 1, 2012
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,971 views

    Whatever God has promised gets stamped with the Yes of Jesus! And brother let me tell you, that’s as real as it gets! Praise God!!

    The Full Benefits Package “there all yours, every single one” Reaching the end of a job interview, the Human Resources Person asked a young accountant who was fresh out of school, "What starting salary were you thinking about?" The Accountant said, "In the neighborhood of 100 to 150,000 a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational