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  • Dan Cormie avatar

    New Testament Sabbath Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 8, 2009
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     | 4,454 views

    There remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God.

    Dakota Community Church October 4, 2009 The Field & the Force 7 The Force at Rest – (Part 4) So far we have looked at: 1. When the Church is the field When the church is the field it is seen as the place people come to do the work of God. 2. When the Church is the (labor) force When the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    When Fasting Becomes Feasting Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 4, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,576 views

    Zechariah announces the divine blessing of faithful obedience to be realized during that time & in full during the future Messianic Age. At that time God's people will rejoice with great joy, gladness & experience popularity.

    ZECHARIAH 8: 18-23 WHEN FASTING BECOMES FEASTING In the previous chapter Zechariah proclaimed to the people the mere externals and empty ritualism in their observance of the fasts as well as pointing out to them the sins and transgression which caused their suffering (7:1-7). He also gave them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Producers Of A Hostile Environment-4 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 9, 2010
     | 3,475 views

    Part 4 of a 7-part sermon. The Apostle Paul, revealed to Timothy that a hostile(antagonistic) environment will characterize the last days. But why ? A hostile(antagonistic) environment is produced by, a Distortion of….

    PRODUCERS of a HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT-IV—2Timothy 3:1-9 Need: We live in a country of great corporate & personal wealth. Why do people/things seem to be getting worse with times? Why is the world getting worse/colder/violent? I’m gonna fix ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    'newlyweds' Series

    Contributed by Jorge Acevedo on Feb 17, 2010
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     | 9,838 views

    The church, as a bride, needs to be celebrating it's engagement to Jesus Christ, the groom, and look with anticipation to his coming return; the celebration includes partaking of the Lord's Supper.

    Lake Washington Fellowship Date: 2/14/10 Title: ‘NEWLYWEDS’ Text: 2Corinthians 11:2 Theme: Lord’s Supper Series: The Positive Side of Family Props: Party Poppers for everyone ‘NEWLYWEDS’ When I first showed up at Doreen’s home for our first date I was not the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The First Command In Hebrews

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 23, 2009
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     | 5,320 views

    Have you neglected this great salvation Jesus offers? If so, may this first commandment found in "The Letter To The Hebrews" move you to repent, and cause you to give “pay closer attention to” the gospel of Christ!

    The First Command in Hebrews 05/30/04 AM Text: Hebrews 2:1-4 Introduction In chapter one of Hebrews there are no commands for the church. We are not told to do anything. Hebrews 1:1, this is the point of chapter one: something new and better and miraculous happened in the coming of the Son of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Selfless Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 12, 2010
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    The church was designed to be an irresistible community. Yet people are not always drawn to it. How can we change that?

    3. An Irresistible Community: 1 Corinthians March 21, 2010 Selfless There was a mother with two young children. She wanted to raise her kids well by teaching them to serve and to help others so one night she called them both into the kitchen after diner. She said to them: I need one of you to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Ritualism Versus Spiritual Reality Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 20, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,568 views

    God desires to curb the trend toward formalism in religion which is satisfied with meeting external observation. To obey the moral precepts & principles of the word is infinitely more important than ceremonies & man-made traditions.

    ZECHARIAH 7: 1-7 RITUALISM VERSUS SPIRITUAL REALITY [Ezra 6:1-11] The seventh and eighth chapters are the third distinct division of the prophecy. In the first portion was the call to national repentance and turning to the Lord for His Covenant blessings. After a national turning to God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nehemiah - Just An Ordinary Guy

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 4, 2010
    based on 94 ratings
     | 14,362 views

    In every church there are 3 kinds of people: 1. Destructionists 2. Obstructionists 3. Constructionists ... Nehemiah is the perfect example of how to be the latter. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    Nehemiah-Just An Ordinary Guy Nehemiah 1:1-4 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/NehemiahOrdinaryGuy.html The Bible sometimes compares the building of a work of God [church] with the building of a building. Acts 9:31 31 Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria, and were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    World Religions - 1 Islam Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 6, 2008
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     | 5,132 views

    Islam is a religion of works founded by a warlord. The good news, however, as that grace and truth have been revealed in Jesus Christ.

    A Christian’s Guide To World Religions Part-1 “What About Islam?” Galatians 2:17-21 Introduction A missionary in India spoke near a fountain on the subject, “Jesus, the Water of Life.” A Muslim interrupted, “Your religion is like this little stream of water, but Islam is like a great ocean!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    Conformed To His Image Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Aug 4, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 22,240 views

    In God’s Word, we are told that conformity is a good and necessary virtue, when we are conformed to the Christ.

    Conformed to His Image Griffith Baptist Church – 8/10/08 A.M. Service Text: Romans 8:29-30 Key verse: Romans 8:29 - For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. The Introduction During the US ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wisdom For Successful Living Series

    Contributed by Curtis Rowe on Aug 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,800 views

    Disciplines which contribute to Godly success.

    Wisdom for Successful Living Jeremiah 35 The Rechabites were descendents of Moses father-in-law Jethro. They were God-fearing people with a strong testimony in Israel. As we saw last week, the newly anointed king Jehu chose Jonadab the son of Rechab to ride with him in his chariot as he cleaned ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Godly Principles To The Path Of Life

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 11, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,907 views

    Like the yellow and white lines on the road, guardrails on the shoulder, and a dashboard of guages. The Bible is our Roadmap, to set guidelines that we might guard and gauge ourselves by on the path to our eternal home.

    8.10.08.Sermon By William Akehurst, HSWC THREE TOOLS 3 Tools to Godly Principles for life When we drive along the roadway, we have lines to guide our vehicle. Guardrails to keep us from going over, and Dashboard Gauges to make sure the engine is running smoothly. The Bible is our Roadmap, to set ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Celebrate Christmas Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Apr 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 30,768 views

    D. For sure, God wants us to know His reasons why He had His only begotten Son born into this world. On the night Jesus was born, the angels of God delivered a glorious message to the shepherds to make clear what Christmas is all about. Christmas is all a

    Theme: WHAT CHRISTMAS IS ALL ABOUT Text: Luke 2: 8-14 Introduction A. Greetings: It’s our thanksgiving and Christmas celebration today. So let us greet one another: “Merry Christmas and Happy Thanksgiving.” B. A heated discussion occurred during our pastoral and theological upgrading seminar ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Presenting Our Lives

    Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Apr 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,832 views

    How to be a living sacrifice as Paul exhorts believers to do.

    Presenting Our Lives Scripture Text: Romans 12:1-2 Introduction: Is there any encouragement in your life today…..or even how you live your life? Do you think that your behavior has any impact on those around you? More importantly, does your life have any purpose? Propositional Statement: I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fire Quencher

    Contributed by Clayton Beck on Jan 15, 2009
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     | 10,353 views

    Quench not the Spirit

    11/09/08 “Fire Quencher” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22 16 Rejoice evermore. 17 Pray without ceasing. 18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 19 Quench not the Spirit. 20 Despise not prophesyings. 21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational