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  • David Henderson avatar

    "Finding Balance"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 30, 2013
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    This is what this passage tells us.  Spiritual growth was not only a priority in the life of Jesus, it was everything.  Jesus taught us how to live a balanced life.

    “Finding Balance” Luke 2:41-52 When we look at the life of Jesus and what the Bible tells us about Him we quickly notice that the majority of what we know is from his adult life…those 3.5 years He spent in ministry. There is of course the story of his birth. Also in the gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Joe Tilton on Aug 3, 2013
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     | 8,727 views

    There has never been wide-spread agreement regarding a description of the Kingdom of God. Yet, what do we do about this important subject? Read on.

    August 11, 2013 The Kingdom The farmer’s son was returning from the market with the crate of chicken’s his father had entrusted to him, when all of a sudden the box fell and broke open. Chickens scurried off in different directions, but the determined boy walked all over the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Roll Call Of The Saints

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 5, 2013
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    Jesus, who has set the example for us, has finished the race and is at the right hand of the Father. We need to follow his example and that of the other heroes of the faith. These examples encourage us to finish the race.

    Roll Call of the Saints Hebrews 12:1-4 Rev. Mark A. Barber Introduction Today, the first Sunday of November, is the Sunday on the church calendar which is set apart to remember the faithful service of Christians over twenty centuries who have gone on to their eternal reward. All Saints Day is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Keeping The Peace Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009
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    Our words and actions have a direct impact on the unity of the church.

    Keeping the Peace Acts 21:16-26 Intro: Jesus said, “Blessed are the peacemakers.” Paul refers to God as the “God of all peace.” If the only peace people get from you is a piece of your mind, then maybe this message is for you. Regardless, we all need peace w/ God, others, and ourselves. In our ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Keeping The Faith

    Contributed by Randy Croft on Dec 21, 2009
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    How to weather doubt, discouragement, and hardships.

    Keeping the Faith ILLUS: The story is told of a man who was walking across the road when he was hit by a car. The impact knocked him on his head which caused him to be in a coma for a couple of days before he finally regained consciousness. When he opened his eyes, his loving wife was there beside ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It’s All About Image

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 24, 2009
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    We find our image in the servanthood of Jesus.

    “It’s All About Image” John 12:23-26 Be honest. What others think about you is important to you, isn’t it? Most of us will admit that we spend an inordinate amount of our time on building and maintaining our image. That’s why we spend so much time and money on cleansers, make-up, combing and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Life As It’s Meant To Be

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 24, 2009
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    The early church provides a stirring example of life among the followers of Jesus Christ.

    “A Consecrated Life: Life as It’s Meant to Be” Acts 2:42-47 A Federal office in California sent the following letter to a Social Security recipient: “We want to talk to you about a notification in our office that you are deceased. Please let us know if you are.” Now that’s a pretty grave letter! ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Passion For God's House Series

    Contributed by W. Leon Morrow on Mar 14, 2009
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     | 11,687 views

    The hearers are to understand that evil is to be driven from society and from our individual lives by the zeal of Jesus.

    Death was coming in the darkness. Every family would be touched by death. Grief was on the wings of the night. The only way to be saved was to eat a special meal with unleavened bread and put the blood of the sacrificial lamb above the door post. Those in the community who followed these ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Rising Or Rejecting? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 21, 2009
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     | 7,996 views

    The man at the pool of Bethsaida had lost his will to achieve, and blamed others. Jesus, however, gave Him his self-worth as well as his health. Do not blame prejudice or racism for failure; turn to Jesus and be healed and motivated.

    The day dawned like any other day ... a little chillier, maybe, than you might have expected this time of year. But still, about as gray and bleak and unpromising as any other day. After all, every day was about like every other day. What reason did he have to expect anything different? For 38 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    His Mission

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Mar 26, 2009
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    God’s plan was carried out through Jesus’ earthly mission.

    Text: “Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour’? But for this purpose I came to this hour” (John 12:27). Jesus was sent on a mission by the Father. He was sent to do a work that would give man an opportunity to gain a right relationship with the Father. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Jhhemtyd Part 3: Swearing (But Not Cussing!)

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 30, 2009
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     | 3,272 views

    Part 3 of a series regarding Jesus’ final words to the Pharisees

    Jesus Hates Hypocrisy Even More Than You Do! Part 3 –Swearing (But Not Cussing!) Matthew 23:16-22 January 11, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me/We: One of the most powerful phrases in the English language is “I swear.” When ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Give Me Just One More Last Chance ...

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Mar 10, 2007
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     | 15,111 views

    God provides many chances to repent from our transgressions, but at some point, even though it will break his heart, God will allow us to drift away from him if we choose.

    Additional Scripture Reference: Exodus 3:1-15 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) Last week’s Old Testament reading discussed God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Repentance: What Is It All About?

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Mar 11, 2007
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     | 3,130 views

    A sermon focussing on repentance, that reveals that it is more than saying sorry and that we need God’s help to repent.

    Who has been to Port Arthur (Tasmania, Australia)? Port Arthur is one of those special places to visit Not just because of its beauty, But because of its history A history which indicates how the early settlers dealt with sin Port Arthur was chosen as a convict settlement because of its ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Forgiveness Of God

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Mar 30, 2007
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     | 3,397 views

    We have all chased after the world, shame and pride held us away, but the invitation of the Lord is the same, "Come Home."

    THE FORGIVENESS OF GOD THEME: THE LOVE OF GOD IN FORGIVING OUR SINS. Five year old Madeline climbed into her father’s lap. “Did you have enough to eat?” he asked her. She smiled and patted her tummy. “I can’t eat any more.” “Did you have some of your Grandma’s pie?” “A whole piece!” she ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It's Payday

    Contributed by Robert Parker on Mar 30, 2007
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     | 23,177 views

    God said I will raise up the Tabernacle of David which has fallen down. God promises to raise us up as well through the power of the Word of God

    13 Amos (9:11) On that day I will raise up the tabernacle of David, which has fallen down, and repair its damages; I will raise up its ruins and Rebuild it as in the days of old; (9:12) That they may possess the remnant of Edom, And all the Gentiles who are called by my name, Says the Lord who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church