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  • Ryan James Ogrodowicz avatar

    Taking Advantage Of God's Gifts

    Contributed by Ryan James Ogrodowicz on Nov 14, 2011
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    God is the giver who give gifts abundantly. However we need to make sure we take advantage of these gifts rather than being slothful towards God. Among His gifts, the greatest gift we all need is the forgiveness of sins ours by faith in our Savior Jesus

    By Rev. Ryan J. Ogrodowicz Text: Matt. 25: 14-30 22nd Sunday After Pentecost November, 2011 Taking Advantage of God’s Gifts In a Baptism we have water and the Word of God. The Word of God is mighty. It’s powerful. It creates. We can go back to Genesis to find God speaking creation ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Operation: Sovereignty Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011
     | 3,375 views

    Christmas series on why Jesus came to earth.

    Luke 1:26-38 – Messiah Mission #2: Operation Sovereignty Please turn with me to Luke 1:26-38. This being the 2nd Sunday of Advent, we are continuing our Christmas series I’ve called The Messiah Mission. What was Jesus’ purpose for coming to earth, as revealed in the Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith For The Fainthearted

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 8, 2011
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    A sermon on Hebrews 11:32-40 (Based off of this Charles Spurgeon's sermon http://www.spurgeon.org/sermons/2209.htm)

    HoHum: The next time you feel like GOD can't use you, just remember... Noah was a drunk; Abraham was too old; Isaac was a daydreamer; Jacob was a liar; Leah was ugly; Joseph was abused; Moses had a stuttering problem; Gideon was afraid; Samson had long hair and was a womanizer; Rahab was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    No Peace Or Know Peace?

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 27, 2014
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    Peace is illusive, yet God offers it to us on the basis of an assertive faith.

    1. "Peas, perfect peas"; "All we are saying is, 'Give peas a chance.'" 2. Some funny church signs: * "Tonight's sermon: Hell. Come early and hear the choir practice." * "7 Days without prayer makes one weak." * "Don't let worry kill you; let the church help." 3. Philippians 4.7-9 Barclay: "To ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You Imprinted? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 10, 2014
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    Many of us don’t realize that when we are born, and as we are raised, we are imprinted with a value set that comes from this age. It makes it impossible to think clearly about how the universe really operates. But in Jesus, there finally is clarity.

    It’s really encouraging when you get good news about something, isn’t it? The Apostle Paul has gotten some really good news about the people living in Ephesus. The gospel first reached Ephesus in Acts 19. The people he met had been baptized into John’s baptism. They had incomplete ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Live To Love

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 23, 2014
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     | 8,395 views

    The best expression of our discipleship is our love for one another. Our love for one another is founded upon His love for us.

    Read John 13:31-35 It is the night before Jesus is crucified. The twelve apostles are eating with Jesus that most important of all meals – the last supper. • Jesus had just indicated who would betray Him. Verse 30 ended with Judas leaving, to do what he needed to do (in the words of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus: Prince Of Peace Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 20, 2012
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    Violence, tension, unrest and scores of trials can certainly dim the angels proclamation of "Peace on Earth, Goodwill toward men." Jesus comes to us as the Ruler and Prince of Peace. His names in Isa 9:6 demonstrate His deity, power, and authority to br

    Jesus: “The Prince of Peace" “For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders ; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Becoming Human"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 29, 2012
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    A sermon for the New Year.

    Colossians 3:12-17 "Becoming a Genuine Human Being" It's a fact that hurt people hurt other people. If a wounded soul lobs a criticism grenade in your direction, try and defuse it with understanding. A pastor shares the following: "One time I was praying during worship, a few moments before ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Direction Of Worth Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 8, 2013
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     | 5,586 views

    This message looks at the value and worth of the gospel and our responsibility to multiply this value and worth through telling others about Christ!

    THE DIRECTION OF WORTH Acts 13:42-52 As Paul and Barnabas were leaving the synagogue, the people invited them to speak further about these things on the next Sabbath. 43  When the congregation was dismissed, many of the Jews and devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who talked with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Leadership = Overload Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 9, 2013
     | 6,438 views

    This is the tenth message in a series over the life of Moses that shows being God's man is never easy. This examines how leaders can easily become overloaded.

    Dave Stone in His book, “Keeping Your Head Above Water” provides the following insight into leadership overload. “It is possible to spread yourself so thin that within the church you are mediocre in four or five areas instead of excellent in one or two.” This is a common ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Spiritual Wellness In Marriage

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 16, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,627 views

    A sermon focusing on eternal things instead of temporary, worldly things, with an eye on the marriage relationship

    Introduction: In a month or so many of us will be planting our gardens. Mainly talking about flowers, what is the difference between a perennial and an annual? Perennial= having a life cycle lasting more than two years. Annual= living only one growing season. In our lives are we planting ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christian - Do Some Of Your Thoughts Come From A Familiar Spirit?

    Contributed by David Leach on Jan 9, 2014
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     | 6,140 views

    God has a voice – the Holy Spirit is God’s voice, speaking through God’s word or directly. It takes a re-born human spirit that can currently hear to recognize God’s voice.

    Christian - do some of your thoughts come from a familiar spirit? God has a voice – the Holy Spirit is God’s voice, speaking through God’s word or directly. It takes a re-born human spirit that can currently hear to recognize God’s voice. Sin makes the heart dull of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    There’s Hope For The Dried Up

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 27, 2012
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     | 13,871 views

    God was and is still in control. He can and will give life to that which appears to have shriveled up and died. Ezekiel’s vision has applications for our lives today. As in Ezekiel’s day, God is still in the business of giving hope to the dried up.

    There’s Hope for the Dried Up Ezekiel 37:1-14 The children of Israel had begun to lose their hope. The nation had dried up politically, spiritually, and morally. Many had gone into captivity. Despair and pessimism were rampant. Gloom and doom filled the air. They had become a dried up exiled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Faith 2 Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Sep 30, 2012
     | 7,402 views

    Message about faith looking through the eyes of Hebrews 11

    Title: True Faith Theme: To strengthen and understanding of faith. Text: Hebrews 11:1-6 Introduction This is one of the great chapters in the Bible. It is known as God’s Great Hall of Fame. Men and women who have believed God down through the centuries are listed as being great men ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    How To Share Jesus With Fear

    Contributed by David Cook on Oct 8, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,144 views

    When it comes to sharing Jesus with fear, 1 - Realize You Are Normal, 2 - Keep Your Eyes on Jesus, and 3 - Remember the Reward

    What keeps the majority of Christians silent when it comes to sharing Jesus with others? Fear of rejection Fear of not knowing what to say Fear of what people might think of me Fear of the potential problems that might arise if I stand boldly for Jesus When I was in third grade, I had to get up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist