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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    The Promise Of Respect Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,020 views

    An application of the 5th commandment, describing what it means to honor one’s parents at different stages in one’s life, first learning to obey, then respect, then care for them, which results in a long-lasting society.

    The Promise of Respect Exodus 20:12 Comedian Rodney Dangerfield, who died October 5, 2004, at age 82, made a living making fun of himself and the difficulty of getting what we all desire: a little respect, please. Some of his best lines were: “I tell ya I get no respect from anyone. I bought a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Pour Yourself Into Others!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 26, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,156 views

    Don’t give up on people. Try and try again. Your abilitiy,love, motivation, attitude, effort, commitment and passion can reach people if you try.

    POUR YOURSELF INTO OTHERS... GREAT IS THE YIELD OF A FERTILE FIELD... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a small pitcher and several varying size glasses. I pour what each vessel is capable of holding. On the night of Sep’t. 25, 2008 I dreamed a beautiful dream. I dreamed about ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Respect Life Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 2, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,160 views

    A look at the 6th commandment, "You shall not murder," with the practical implications of what it means to maintain healthy relationships in a healthy society through respect for all human life.

    Respect Life (Exodus 20:13) An attorney was speaking to a woman who had just lost her husband. He said to her, “Your husband did not leave a will, so we need to know the last words he ever said to you.” She replied, “I don’t want to tell you.” The attorney said, “Look, he did not leave a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Working Out Your Salvation

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,964 views

    Some folks think we have to work for our salvation. Maybe we’re saved by grace, but we stay saved by our works. Big mistake.

    Sermon for CATM – October 5, 2008 – “Working Out Your Salvation” Last week Pastor Bill Ryan did a splendid job of helping us understand the first 11 verses of chapter two of Philippians. I was thrilled actually, because Bill really did an amazing job…superb theology and superb application…making ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Hope Of Future Glory Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,719 views

    In this sermon we see that there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus because we have the hope of future glory.

    Scripture The first verse of the greatest chapter in the Bible—Romans 8:1—says, “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Everything else that follows in the rest of Romans 8 tells us why there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. The first ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The 'finishing' Line Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on Oct 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,584 views

    What’s God doing in your life? Do you know?

    Series Title: The Line in the Sand Message Title: The Finishing Line Scripture: Romans 6:15-23 The process of cabinet-making. or any wood crafting for that matter, is an interesting procedure to watch. First you draw up the plans for the piece of furniture or cabinet that you have in mind. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Up And At 'em Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 2, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,208 views

    Part 1 of 4 through the book of Jude: The best way to defend the faith, is to know what you believe and live like you believe it.

    Scripture: Jude 1-4 Theme: The best way to defend the faith, is to know what you believe and live like you believe it. Seed: Personal Study Series Wake Up! Purpose: Challenge the congregation to make certain the KNOW WHAT THEY BELIEVE and then live it out! THE POINT: The best way to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    God Is Bigger Than....impossible Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,663 views

    God is big enough to handle the impossible events that we may face in our life! When Moses and the Israelites were facing a dead end; God moved the water to make way for His people!

    TEXT: Exodus 14 TITLE: God is Bigger Than…IMPOSSIBLE! SERIES: God is Bigger Than… TOPIC: God’s Power and Might OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, October 19, 2008 PROP.: God is big enough to handle the impossible events that we may face in our life! When Moses and the Israelites were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Are The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,957 views

    In this lesson we explore this important truth and talk about how to draw others to Christ.

    Introduction: A. Today we return to our series called “Transforming Truths.” 1. I pray that our attention to these simple, foundational truths has been a blessing to you. 2. So far in the series, we have been reminded of such important truths like the fact that we are loved by God, and forgiven by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hide And Seek. Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 14, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,953 views

    This message is all about running outside of the will of God for our lives it looks at the symptoms to be found within the individual the consequnces that take place around us and the remedy to be administered.

    Jonah Chapter 1: 1 17. Hide and seek Do you remember the children’s game hide and seek..... did you ever get such a good hiding place nobody ever caught you maybe you did? This opening chapter of Jonah is all about the Christian game of hide and seek - Jonah tries to get into such a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Father To The Fatherless Is God

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 21, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 20,454 views

    Dads will find their wisest counsel for fatherhood from the way God Father’s humanity.

    Father’s Day Sermon for CATM – June 21, 2009 A Father to the Fatherless is God - Luke 15:11-24; Psalm 68:4-6 I love being a father. I’ve loved it since day one when Jared was born. I loved it from the moment I got use to the idea that we were going to have a child, 4 years in to the 7 year ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Psalm Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,792 views

    Here we see Jesus: 1. Wondering about injustice (1-3). 2. In a wondrous relationship with the Father (9-10). 3. Willing to suffer (4-8 & 11-18). 4. Winning the victory (19-22). 5. Worthy of our praise (23-26). 6. Ruling the world forever (27-31).

    Summer Psalms #2 - The Psalm of the Cross Psalm 22:1-31 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 3, 2009 (Revised for Grayson Baptist Church - Oct. 16, 2011) *Charles Spurgeon tells us that “this is beyond all others The Psalm of the Cross. It may have been actually repeated word ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Uncertainty

    Contributed by Scott Ridout on Jul 2, 2009
    based on 39 ratings
     | 52,747 views

    This sermon focuses on gaining peace and confidence when the future seems uncertain and worries abound.

    We’re in a very appropriate series considering what we just talked about...a series called uncertainty. We live in uncertain times and last week Chad reminded us that this book was written to people who lived in uncertain times. Whether it was Moses leading people out of slavery, or David facing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kingdom Everywhere

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,326 views

    What is God’s Kingdom? How do we identify it? This one-off message (departing from the Waking the Dead series) examines the Kingdom of God.

    Kingdom Everywhere Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers April 24, 2009 If you read the gospels, you will see that Jesus was constantly referring to the Kingdom of God, or – in Matthew – the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus spoke of this kingdom as an actual thing. You don’t need a preacher to ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Encouragement For Discouraged Saints

    Contributed by David Mende on Jul 8, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 22,374 views

    This sermon is for my fellow co-workers in the Lord’s Vineyard. Read this sermon and be encouraged! I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

    Introduction (Secure Attention): We all go through it. We face it many times in our lives. Whenever it comes, it paralyzes our spiritual lives. I’m talking about discouragement. Are you discouraged this morning? Have you ever wanted to do something for the Lord, but got discouraged in between? Have ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God