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  • Darrin Fish avatar

    Some Final Instructions To The Family Of The Church. Series

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Dec 8, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,682 views

    How should we view the leaders of the church And how the members of the church should treat their fellow brothers and sisters

    We are looking today at the final chapter in Paul’s 1st letter to the Thessalonians • What we are going to see is that Paul is giving some final instructions to the Family of the church. • How should we view the leaders of the church • And how the members of the church should treat their fellow ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Conspiring For Kindness: Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Dec 16, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,310 views

    In this weeks sermon we continue in Luke 6 in our talk of kindness by focusing on how we respond to others - do we pick on them ,condemn them, or just use them to get what we want.

    ______________________________________________ 1. The Kindness Tab: We share peace We share hope and love We share faith - in God and even in others So we conspire to give away kindness purposefully, to seek for opportunities of kindness So we conspire to be “un-satisfied” in our kindness - we are ...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
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,064 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

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    Three Godly Principles To The Path Of Life

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 11, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,818 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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    Fire Quencher

    Contributed by Clayton Beck on Jan 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,226 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

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    Why Celebrate Christmas Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Apr 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 30,083 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
     | 3,786 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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    Faithful Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Sep 26, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 9,206 views

    Discipleship starts with a heart completely devoted to Jesus

    Discipleship. What does it take to be a disciple of Jesus? A clean heart. A surrendered spirit. Fellowship with other believers? What does it take to be a disciple of Jesus? We really dumb down this calling to be a disciple. We could start a discipleship program and teach others to be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Spiritual Intimacy Begins With A Life Philosophy Series

    Contributed by Michael Catt on Nov 5, 2003
    based on 12 ratings
     | 6,976 views

    This series will assist you in developing and deepening your relationship with God.

    SPIRITUAL INTIMACY BEGINS WITH A LIFE PHILOSOPHY - Part 2 Last week we started talking about a life philosophy. Let me remind you of the one I’ve followed for the last 30 years. TO KNOW LOVE AND GLORIFY GOD, AND TO BE USED OF HIM TO MAKE DISCIPLES, MATURE THE CHURCH AND TO ADVOCATE REVIVAL. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Dynamic Presence Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 28, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,001 views

    What follows the Holy Spirit taking up residence in those that believe and follow the Lord Jesus Christ?

    Intro: What follows the Holy Spirit taking up residence in those that believe and follow the Lord Jesus Christ? To find out we turn to the book of Acts. The Acts of the Holy Spirit show us the working of God’s holy Spirit in indwelling, empowering, enabling, and pressing the Apostles and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Temptation Series

    Contributed by Mark Opseth on Feb 16, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,657 views

    This sermon is a study of temptation and how to overcome it.

    [Open Parking Spot] A man decided it was time to shed some excess pounds. He took his new diet seriously, even changing his driving route to avoid his favorite bakery. One morning, however, he arrived at work carrying a gigantic coffeecake. His friends scolded him, but he kept smiling. "This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Jehovah-M'kaddesh "The Eternally Self-Existent One Who Sanctifies" Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jul 25, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 22,622 views

    Have you tried and tried to be holy only to fail time and time again? If so, then the liberating truth that you need is found in God's Name Jehovah-M’Kaddesh (Jehovah Who Sanctifies).

    Purpose: To define holiness and its importance. Aim: I want the listener to pursue holiness. INTRODUCTION: One Sunday on their way home from church, a little girl turned to her mother and said, "Mommy, the preacher's sermon this morning confused me." The mother said, "Oh? Why is that?" The little ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Are You Doing In Sodom? Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 19, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,817 views

    Sodom represents the allurment of the world. It proved deadly for Lot, and it will just as surely destroy our lives if we venture close to the world.

    Our passage gives us a powerful lesson concerning worldliness. The key question from Genesis 14, “how close can you get to sin before it corrupts you?” The key verse, is Genesis 14:12. There we learn that while Lot first “pitched his tents near Sodom, now we read that Lot was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What About Human Freedom? Series

    Contributed by Ian Du Pisanie on Apr 2, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,661 views

    If God ordains whatsoever shall come to pass, what role do humans play in the greater picture? Are we merely puppets on a string or is the some sort of freedom we have to choose God?

    What about human freedom? This is a very interesting topic, and there are a variety of answers that should actually be considered, and hopefully we will look at the main points during the course of our service this morning. I’m not going to be doing any recapping today, simply to say that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Woman Of Faith - Hannah

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 11, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 26,732 views

    Hannah faces a problem but she prays and experienced God's provision. When in hardships, watch how you respond. Hannah believes in prayer and eventually saw the miraculous work of God in her life.

    1 Samuel 1:3-20 A Woman of Faith ES 13 May 12, 2095 Today is Mother’s Day, so I thought we would take a look at Prophet Samuel’s mother Hannah. • She is a woman of faith. Despite her very difficult situation, she did not lose faith in God. • She frequented the house of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible