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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Sectarianism Is Carnal Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 6, 2011
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     | 9,453 views

    In today's lesson we are urged to behave like people taught by the Holy Spirit and not act like unbelievers.

    Scripture The past two Sundays we had a Missions Conference and an Ordination and Installation Service for Officers. Today we continue our study in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the worldly practice of divisiveness. Let’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Develop A Rule Of Life Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 7, 2011
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     | 8,274 views

    Eighth and last in the series Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, this message challenges listeners to begin developing a "rule of life" -- a personal, intentional, handcrafted set of guidelines for how to live . This is the way we stay connected to God in

    Develop a Rule of Life Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, prt. 8 Wildwind Community Church November 28, 2010 David Flowers 1 Cor. 7:35 A couple of weeks ago when we talked about the Sabbath and the Daily Office, I spent the first eight or nine minutes of the message reviewing the routines that ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Anticipating Advent: A Working Faith Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 19, 2009
     | 7,498 views

    Depend on the Lord and be diligent in your work, because Jesus could come at any moment.

    Two young boys were spending the night at grandma’s house the week before Christmas. At bedtime, the two boys knelt beside their beds to say their prayers. The younger one began praying in a loud voice: “I PRAY FOR A NEW BICYCLE...” “I PRAY FOR A NEW NINTENDO...” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    It’s A Wonderful Life Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 19, 2009
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     | 6,455 views

    If Jesus had not come, so many things would be different.

    SERIES: CHRISTMAS CLASSICS (adapted from a series from Southeast Christian Church) “IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE” REVELATION 12:2-5 OPEN We finish our Christmas series today based on classic Christmas films. One of the most classic of all is from 1946 called It’s a Wonderful Life starring Jimmy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What’s In A Name?

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 21, 2009
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    This sermon focuses on the two names given to Jesus in Matthew’s rendition of the birth narrative. These two words bring us great hope and joy!

    Introduction: A. Let’s start with a question: What’s In A Name? 1. As you know, names are very important to us. 2. In many respects, the most important word in the English language to each of us is our name. 3. The sound of our names has a ring to us that we like to hear – that is, unless we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A New Year, A New Day

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 3, 2010
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     | 6,343 views

    2010 is upon us. If we want to be begin afresh with God, leaving behind last years failings, where do we start?

    Sermon for CATM – A New Year, A New Day – January 3, 2010 I’ve heard recently some interesting New Year’s resolutions: "I have resolved not to do drugs anymore, because I get the same effect just standing up really fast." “I will stop sending e-mail, ICQ, Instant Messages and be on the phone at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Respond To God When Things Don’t Make Sense Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 4, 2010
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     | 17,627 views

    Habakkuk’s psalm helps us to know how to respond to God even when things don’t make sense.

    This morning we’re going to return to our journey through the Old Testament prophets in preparation for our study of the Book of Revelation. So go ahead and turn in your Bibles to the Book of Habakkuk. If you’re not familiar with that small book, you can find it by going to the first book in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Two Swords Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jan 5, 2010
    based on 21 ratings
     | 22,878 views

    People of courage go first, have faith and inspire others

    THE TWO SWORDS A young writer with a very uncertain income went into a quiet park to contemplate a serious problem. For four years he had been engaged but felt he did not have enough money to get married. He wanted to live and write in Paris, Rome, Vienna, London -- everywhere. However, without ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Doubt, Dignity, And Discovery

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 10, 2010
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     | 5,673 views

    Often we are not credible because we do not accept others’ doubt as real, nor do we permit them to retain their dignity. We are called simply to invite them on a voyage of discovery where they will find that their hurts are healed.

    What do you do when you try to help, and those you are helping are not sure they want that help? What do you say when someone has a need, you propose an answer to that need, but they don’t believe that what you want to give will really do any good? How do you help people who are not sure they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rest Of The Story Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,108 views

    Jesus commends a rhythm for life - worship, then work.

    “Renewable Energy: The Rest of the Story” Luke 10:38-42 So with whom do you identify – Martha or Mary? Which one do you like better? I think I agree with the man who replied, “I like Martha best during dinner and I like Mary best after dinner.” It’s almost ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God's Good News Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010
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     | 4,431 views

    An expository message from the book of Romans.

    “God’s Good News” Romans 1:1-7 September 7, 2008 The year was 1974, and as a 13-year old dyed-in-the-wool baseball fan, I was anticipating the breaking of the most revered record in all of baseball, Babe Ruth’s seemingly-untouchable 714 home runs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    There's No "I" In Pray Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010
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     | 4,065 views

    The first in a series on Christ's teaching on prayer from the Sermon on the Mount.

    “There’s No ‘I” in Pray” Matthew 6:1,5-8 pMarch 15, 2009 Prayer is a subject about which every single Christian will say, “I believe in it! Prayer is important!” At the same time, it’s a subject about which many Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    An Extra Letter

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 21, 2010
     | 5,090 views

    For Remembrance Sunday 1995, commemorating those who had died in the previous year: their lives remind us to embrace but not misuse our freedom, to love without limitations, and to serve concerns wider than our own lives.

    Before I begin, let me ask you first to turn to Galatians 5: 13, and be ready to read it with me in a little while. [Read II Corinthians 3: 1-3] I have an announcement to make. The most amazing thing has happened. We have found another letter from the Lord to the churches. We have discovered an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Producers Of A Hostile Environment-5 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 26, 2010
     | 3,091 views

    Part 5 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-V—2Timothy 3:1-9 Attention: When the store manager returned from lunch, he noticed his clerk’s hand was bandaged, but before he could ask about the bandage, the clerk said he had some very good news for him. "Guess what, sir?" the clerk said. "I finally sold that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Be A Great Father

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 13, 2010
     | 7,410 views

    Father's Day Message to encourage fathers to be great husbands and have an encouraging relationship with their children.

    How To Become A Great Father On what day are the most telephone calls made? On Mother’s Day! On Father’s Day there are the most collect calls. Gordon Dalbey, author of “Healing of the Masculine Soul,” tells of a Catholic Nun working in a prison. She was asked by a ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist