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  • Stephen Becker avatar

    Do You Have Time For Jesus?

    Contributed by Stephen Becker on Oct 13, 2007
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    God claims us as His own, sending us forth to proclaim His Good News. Yet, at the same time, God wants quiet time with us...time spent in prayer with our Maker and Redeemer...time allowing the Holy Spirit to guide our lives in sanctification.

    DO YOU HAVE TIME FOR JESUS? Galatians 1:11-24 June 10, 2007, 2nd Sunday After Pentecost Stephen H. Becker, M.Div. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church—Elk Grove So do you have a busy life? A chaotic life? Does it seem like you are running around every day between jobs and kids and activities? I know ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    From Pack Rat To Cheeful Giver

    Contributed by Marci Cook on Jun 19, 2008
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    Turning our attitudes of selfishness to an attituce of giving.

    Luke 12:32 “Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Luke 12:34 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. When my husband’s grandmother passed away, her family had to go through all the things she left behind. We found in her ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Relying Or Are You Lying?

    Contributed by Kevin Hall on Feb 9, 2012
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    Why Christians struggle with Depending and Relying on Jesus

    “Relying? or Are You Lying? ” Matt 6: 25-33 Matt 6:30-33 Now if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? 31 “Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Carry The Torch

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 7, 2011
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    Being salt and light mean being out there in the world, not pursuing a private spirituality.

    How many of you watch Survivor? I never have. I suppose I should, to be in touch with contemporary culture, in order to be able to speak to it... but it simply doesn’t appeal to me. I have plenty of reality in my own life, thank you, I like my down time to be somewhat more elevated - to coin a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Lasting Impressions

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 15, 2011
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    What lasting impression will we leave to other generations of Christinas that come after us?

    LASTING IMPRESSIONS Text : Matthew 5: 13 - 20 Someone (Bill Crowder) gives us a snapshot of history as he relates an impression that has lasted over 1,500 years. “Caerlon is a Welsh village with deep historical roots. It was one of the three sites in the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    We Do So We Can Hear

    Contributed by Greg Nance on May 26, 2012
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    There is an interesting twist on why we do good deeds. Titus takes us into the action that Luke has introduced to us. God's action on those that act in obedience.

    This morning is the Sunday before Memorial Day. Do you know how Memorial Day started? Memorial day has its origins in a Decoration Day, which began during the civil war among Freedmen (freed slaves) and other Black American families, as a celebration of both black and white Union soldiers who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Living Word Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 20, 2011
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    A quick view of the power of the Bible according to Hebrews 4:12-13

    Title: The Living Word Theme: Show the importance of the Word of God and how it works. Text: Hebrews 4:12-13 Heb 4:12-13 For the word of God is living (quick) and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    18 Principles For Church Life Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Nov 11, 2008
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    In Paul’s closing words to the Thessalonians, Paul offers 18 principles for healthy church life regarding leaders, ministry, worship and the Holy Spirit.

    For the past several weeks we have focused on a letter that missionary Paul wrote to a young church he started in the city of Thessalonica. He wrote this letter in 50 A.D. and, of all the books in the New Testament, this one was written first. When he gets to the last part of his letter, Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    #1peacekeeper Vs. Peacemaker Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 21, 2008
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     | 4,315 views

    SHALOM: the peace of the Old Testament and Shelem: the peace offering become EIRENE of the New Testament: the great peace of Jesus’ Presence.

    #1 PEACEKEEPER VS PEACEMAKER? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Thanks to Pastor Joe Girdler, Kentucky District Superintendent of the Assemblies of God for the fodder that started the thinking of this lesson... This is part #1 of a 2 part series. TEXT: Matthew 5:9 "Blessed are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Limits Of Membership Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 29, 2009
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    Membership - choosing where to apply our freedom...To the kingdom of God.

    Limits of membership In the past several weeks we have been discussing Christian freedom. We have examined Jesus’ and Paul’s words related to the subject and I have suggested that when each one speaks about Christian Freedom we can be sure that their use of the word is absolute…Free means free. ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    I Am The Lords Servant - Mother's Day

    Contributed by Chris Surber on May 6, 2009
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     | 9,844 views

    A Mothers Day sermon about the present tense faith of Mary, the mother of Jesus.

    I Am The Lord’s Servant! Luke 1:26-38 Introduction My three year old Sebastian is often a little mimic. Christina and I have to be careful what we say to or in front of him because he will quickly adopt it as his own. Of late I have been trying, with marginal success, to teach Sebastian a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Worth Of Worship (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 12, 2009
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     | 4,586 views

    Worship is declaring God’s sufficiency and denouncing our self-sufficiency.

    I love coffee. That’s why I was so happy when I saw that there’s a medical study that confirms that coffee is a health drink. Now coffee is great either hot or cold. When it’s hot, I like to drink Café Americano. When it’s cold, I like to drink a Mocha Frap. But, imagine coffee when it’s lukewarm. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of A Spirit-Filled Life Series

    Contributed by Elvis Burrows on Oct 18, 2009
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     | 12,974 views

    This sermon highlights how God’s power is manifested in the life of a spirit-filled believer. It also shows difference the Spirit of God makes when He is operating within the church.

    SALUTATION INTRODUCTION - SET THE TONE SAY: TODAY IS PENTECOST SUNDAY - THE CHURCH’S BIRTHDAY. BACKGROUND: DEUT. 16:16 – PENTECOST WAS ONE OF 3 FEASTS CELEBRATED ANNUALLY BY THE JEWS – IT WAS A FEAST OF THANKSGIVING – FIRSTFRUIT – WEEKS - CITY WAS CROWDED. CELEBRATED 50 DAYS AFTER THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Truths About God... And You

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 9, 2010
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     | 8,400 views

    Christ makes himself known to us as our creator, redeemer and keeper. (We are created by God, redeemed by his grace and kept by his power.)

    Title: Three Truths About God … and You Text: Isaiah 43:1-7 Thesis: Christ makes himself known to us as our creator, redeemer and keeper. (We are created by God, redeemed by his grace and kept by his power.) Introduction The Royal Caribbean Cruise Line’s “Oasis of the Seas" is the largest, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    New Things In The New Year

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Jan 21, 2010
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     | 8,458 views

    Let us strive to live this New Year a NEW LIFE, renewed in MIND, HEART and SPIRIT, enjoying the benefit of the NEW COVENANT with God the Father. Happy New Year!

    New Things In The New Year 01/14/07 AM Reading: Revelation 21:1-7 Introduction Revelation 21:1-7- Jesus said in verse 5 "Behold, I make all things new". As we enter the New Year many folks will make plans to make a new start. They will make new resolutions for the New Year. Resolutions to lose ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ