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  • John Beukema avatar

    Broken: How God Uses Defective People

    Contributed by John Beukema on May 1, 2013
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    The Bible is filled with stories of fractured lives and messy situations. From these we can learn truths about how God works.

    Bob Dylan wrote a song called “Everything is broken.” Here are some of the lyrics. Broken bottles broken plates Broken switches broken gates Broken dishes broken parts Streets are filled with broken hearts Broken words never meant to be spoken Everything is broken. He’s right. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Aids To Worship Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on May 17, 2013
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    Seven suggestions that will hopefully help us to worship the Lord in a more personal way.

    AIDS TO WORSHIP Psalm 42:1 Introduction Today, we will wrap up our series THE DYNAMICS OF WORSHIP Thus far we have looked at • What Worship is • What God is like (13 Characteristics) • Why Corporate Worship is Important This morning, as we strive to give God our best in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Crowning Of The King"

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 9, 2013
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    What enabled David to see his god-given destiny for his life fulfilled?

    We read here how David finally seems to fulfill his God-given destiny. Way back in 1 Samuel 16, we read how the prophet Samuel anointed David to replace Saul as king, and now, after about 23 years, that which God said was His plan for David has finally come to pass. Now, as we consider how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Desperately Seeking

    Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jun 18, 2011
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    We're all looking for something, we just don't always know what we are looking for.

    Desperately Seeking Matthew 13:44-45; Luke 15: 1-7 Community Service in the Park May 29th, 2005 Summer Outreach Have you ever noticed that we are tireless searchers? Jesus points this out to us in our first passage this morning, Matthew 13:44-45. We seem to spend our lives searching for one ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Our Unmistakable Task Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 9, 2012
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    We are living-and longing -for the end of the world

    OUR UNMISTAKABLE TASK Matt 24:14 March 11, 2012 “And this gospel of the Kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations…and then the end will come” My In-laws have a new favorite show on T.V. It’s on the National Geographic channel; ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christ Is Risen - So What? Series

    Contributed by Will Nunn on Apr 19, 2012
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     | 4,594 views

    In 1 Corinthians 15:12-20, Pauls says what is not true if Jesus is not raised from the dead; since He has been raised from the dead, though, we can see why His Resurrection is still important - vitally important - to us today.

    “Christ is Risen: So What?” Church @ Bevo, Resurrection Sunday, April 8, 2012 Sermon Intro.: In quite a few strands of the early church, there is a greeting believers use on Resurrection or Easter Sunday. Someone would say, “Christ is Risen.” The other person would ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Search For Meaning Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 17, 2009
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     | 8,552 views

    Life and its importance and meaning beyond this life.

    SERIES: “BE SATISFIED” “THE SEARCH FOR MEANING” ECCLESIASTES 1:1-18 A certain man had traveled quite a distance to attend the funeral of a relative. The man was utterly exhausted from his drive. During the visitation time, he dozed off in one of the chairs. Several attempts were made to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faith: Going There

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 18, 2009
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     | 4,612 views

    If we could ever make a firm faith statement stand - still here; then our faith destination would be assured - over there, and our faith interval - our going - will be easier, clearer, and surer.

    Sunday, January 21, 2007 “Faith: Going There” Text: 2 Peter 1: 3 - 11 The overall theme of this month sermons is Faith Affirmation. Our purpose is to explore three basic ideas: the essence of a faith statement, the object of a faith destination, and the elements of a faith interval. A faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fullfillment Of Destiny

    Contributed by Jerry Thorpe on Mar 28, 2009
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    CHRIST KNOWS THE TIME IS NOW SO HE STARTS TOWARD JERSUSALEM. THIS TIME WITH AN OTHER PURPOSE. THIS TIME TO DIE.

    Isaiah 50:7 For the Lord GOD will help me; therefore shall I not be confounded: therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be ashamed. (KJV) Luke 9:51 And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Just A Few Men

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Mar 31, 2009
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     | 20,541 views

    It only takes one or two to gain victory for the Church.

    JUST A FEW MEN Text:1 Samuel 14:1-6 Saul was king in Israel and Israel was at war with the Philistines. Jonathan, Saul’s son had led an army that attacked the Philistines and destroyed a garrison of soldiers. Of course, that only served to anger the Philistines ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Beginning With The End In Mind

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Nov 19, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,875 views

    This is the end that we must have in mind when we begin anything in the church. Our destination must be a congregation filled with people who are filled with Christ and who are filling the world with his love.

    BEGINNING WITH THE END IN MIND Isaac Butterworth The Installation of a New Pastor November 21, 2010 John 15:1-8 (NIV) 1 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Cure For The Common Church, Pt. 1

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Mar 29, 2008
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     | 4,234 views

    All of us are to be equipped as maturing and growing believers so that together we can execute the cure for the common church.

    As a body of believers, this statement is what will drive us, motivate us and focus us for the work of the ministry that God has placed before us. All of us are to be equipped as maturing and growing believers so that together we can execute the cure for the common church. Ephesians 4:11, 12 “And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Multiply Series

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Apr 14, 2008
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     | 8,918 views

    To impact something means to have an affect or to make an impression that would cause a change upon something.

    PRAY Lord God and Father, open our eyes so we can see Your truth. Open our ears so w can hear Your voice. Open our mind so we can understand Your Word. And open our heart so we may receive all that You want me to receive. AMEN I received a Christmas card from our Open Bible leaders this year, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Carol Patterson avatar

    Preparation For Easter

    Contributed by Carol Patterson on Apr 24, 2008
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     | 6,480 views

    Having our hearts ready for Easter, will make Easter special.

    March 16, 2008 “Preparation for Easter” Matthew 21:1-10 Crowds on Palm Sunday Jesus allowed the parade He fervently prepared His disciples I. Worship A. Following the crowd B. What constitutes “real” worship? 1. Intimacy with the Savior 2. Enjoyment of serving a. Service not a burden or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lord You Have Known Me

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Apr 25, 2008
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     | 1,801 views

    God knows us intimately because He entered our common life in the person of Jesus and gives even those who lives on life’s margins opportunity to mediate God’s love.

    Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17 Page 794, BCP Domine, probasti 1 LORD, you have searched me out and known me; * you know my sitting down and my rising up; you discern my thoughts from afar. 2 You trace my journeys and my resting-places * and are acquainted with all my ways. 3 Indeed, there is not a word ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican