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  • John Hamby avatar

    "Don't Be Deceived" Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 26, 2008
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    Is “sincerity” the magic ingredient that makes something true? If that is true is it should be true in any area of life and not just religion.

    A Study of the Book of 1st John “Back To the Basics” Sermon # 6 “Don’t Be Deceived” 1 John 2:18-27 You have probably at sometime heard the statement, “It makes no difference what you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard White avatar

    God's Valentine To Us

    Contributed by Richard White on Dec 9, 2008
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    Hallmark is known for its card, yet they cannot duplicate the greatest love story of all times. God’s valentine to us

    God’s Valentine to Us 1JN 3:1 how great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2 Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Father's Lavish Love

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 9, 2008
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    To help us understand the love the Father has for us so we will receive it (become adopted as a child in the family), return it, and share it (with our children).

    I remember the pastor of our church sharing one time that becoming a father was the greatest help for his theology, that is, for his understanding of God. He knew up here [pointing to head] that God loved him, but when he had a child he began to understand more in here [heart] that God has the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How To Fight Rejection Spirit

    Contributed by Nick Penders on Dec 18, 2008
    based on 31 ratings
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    Many times we didn’t realize that rejection is a result of lying spirit from the devil. I hope after reading this sermon, we would not be fooled by devil’s trick to put children of God down

    Rejection is the worst pain the human spirit can suffer. Rejection is at the root of many emotional problems and many health issues. When we are rejected by others, we can also reject ourselves. As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he." (Proverbs 23:7) HOW REJECTION CAN COME IN ? MARRIAGE = ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of Hope

    Contributed by Todd Catteau on Dec 18, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,584 views

    We have a great hope and because of that hope we’ll keep on doing what the Lord has called us to do.

    The Power or Hope December 7, 2008 Continue our lessons on hope Many times we use this in a less-than-certain way I hope the Cowboys win, the Red Sox, I get a good grade WE use it most often for good fortune, or chance We sit back and see what happens That is not the biblical view of hope Not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unction

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Dec 21, 2008
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    THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN OUR LIVES IS TOTALLY DEPENDENT ON OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST.

    UNCTION 1 JOHN 2:15-25 INTRO: 1 JOHN 2:15-17 1: LOVE NOT THE WORLD A) NEITHER THE THINGS IN THE WORLD B) THE WORLD IS A CREATION OF THE ALMIGHTY C) TO BE ADORNED AND ENJOYED BY THOSE WHO INHABIT IT POINT: WE ARE NEVER TO LOVE THE CREATION MORE THAN THE CREATOR. THE LOVE OF THE FATHER IS ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Pancakes And Peanut Butter

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Dec 23, 2008
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    This is a very personal funeral message written for my grandmother, but could be adapted for anyone.

    Grandma Geri’s Message Pancakes and Peanut Butter December 17, 2008 I have had the honor of performing many funerals. Whether I know the person who has passed away or not it is always difficult to watch a family mourn. It’s always difficult to see them in pain, wishing they could have their loved ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Faith: The Victory That Overcomes The World Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 27, 2008
    based on 36 ratings
     | 29,435 views

    In 2009, we are going to encounter many storms, but Jesus has given us the key to experiencing a victory that overcomes the world – our faith. Therefore, let us learn what faith is, and how we can strengthen our faith.

    FAITH: THE VICTORY THAT OVERCOMES THE WORLD OPENING: I love New Year’s! It’s always exciting because we are leaving the old behind, and everything becomes new! All of our past mistakes and failures are left behind us. We can make new year’s resolutions, and decide to make things different. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Transformation

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 29, 2008
     | 3,494 views

    Jesus renews the ancient Hebrew Passover meal and gives it a new reality in the true Lamb of God.

    December 29, 2008 Sacramentum Caritatis The new priest offered his first sermon to his congregation. As the people left, many stopped and complimented him on his preaching. He thanked them, went through the week and, the next Sunday, noticed a larger congregation. Some of the parishioners ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Light And The Lie Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 12, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,457 views

    It turns out CONFESSION is an important aspect of remaining in the light along with the obvious - Understanding Scripture and following the Holy Spirit.

    A man and his wife are awakened at 3 o’clock in the morning by a loud pounding on their door. The man gets up and goes to the door where a drunken stranger in the pouring rain is asking for a push. “Not a chance” says the husband - “It’s three o’clock in the morning!” He slams the door and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Ministry Of Silly Walks Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,637 views

    Sin in a person’s life is not what determines if they are truly a Christian or not, John tells us one practical way to evaluate ourselves in our Christian walk.

    A pastor and his wife were vacationing in Estes Park, Colorado, and were having breakfast in a local coffee shop. It was empty except for four men at another table. One was mocking Christianity; in particular, the resurrection of Christ. He went on and on about what a stupid teaching that was. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    01 Habits Of The Heart Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,636 views

    ❶ Habits ❷ The Experience That Can Be Ours ❸ Action To Be Taken

    1 Jn 1:1-10 ❶ HABITS - The American Heritage Dictionary "A recurrent, often unconscious pattern of behavior that is acquired through frequent repetition" Comes from the idea "to have, to hold, possess," Roman poet Ovid in 43BC "Nothing is stronger than habit." Habit is a cable; we weave ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Perfected

    Contributed by Billy Noel on Jan 25, 2009
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     | 2,448 views

    Jesus Christ is the expression of God’s supreme love, that love received and shared is love made complete or perfect

    I John 4:7-21 This is a continuation of a theme The theme is not love but walking in the light as He is in the light This theme is begun in ch. 1 ch. 1:5 This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. 6 If we claim to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Wayne Solomon avatar

    Fathers Know Him

    Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Jun 19, 2010
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     | 7,936 views

    John the Apostle wrote I write to you fathers because you have known Him.... Fathers need to keep on knowing the Lord

    Maranatha Tabernacle Church of God Sunday June 20th 2010 Fathers Know Him John the Apostle, also known as John the Divine and John the Son of Zebedee, was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. He was the writer of first, second and third John as well as the Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Our Goal Is To Live A Holy Life

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jun 26, 2010
     | 3,581 views

    How tol ive a holy life

    We need a Heaven-sent revival, a burning fire from on high, a purifying passion and a forsaking of our stubborn pride. We need a vision of eternity, of Hell and the Judgment Day, A fervent love for our Savior that will gladly serve and obey. We need a Pentecostal purging and a breaking deep within, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan