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  • Neil Richardson avatar

    Cain & Abel

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 14, 2008
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     | 8,642 views

    Why Cain’s offering rejected, Abel’s accepted, why Cain killed Abel, how God responded, how we should live in the light of this

    Children’s Talk • Sisters: Carol (13, going into year 9) & Abbie (10, going into year 6) • It was day before Mother’s Day • Both girls got a card for their Mum  Abbie went and bought the nicest… coloured card, glue, glitter, colouring pens…made the card (drew some sheep- Mum likes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Chosen To Be Loved Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Mar 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,797 views

    To get the reader that Christ chose us regardless of our stormy past.

    CHOSEN TO BE LOVED Ephesians 1:1-8 My brothers and my sisters, many of us know how it feels when you have been chosen to be loved, especially if that someone that chose you was someone special. As I think about my choice for the person that I chose to be mine, at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Take The Risk And Try Again

    Contributed by Isaias Sanchez on May 29, 2008
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     | 31,486 views

    Nobody wants to fail & God didn’t create you to fail.

    Take the Risk and Try Again Nobody wants to fail & God didn’t create you to fail. Ephesians 2:10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. 2Tim. 1;9 who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Critic

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jun 4, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,766 views

    If you’re an effective leader at work or school. If you’re effective in what you do at church. If you’re effective in making something better - whenever you become you rise above the normal - you become at target criticism. And if you do not learn to sha

    How do we handle critical people? How many of you know someone who is very critical? All of us will deal with people who are critical. (Give Life example) Repeat after me, “I will be criticized” Moses was criticized for marrying a Midianite Criticized for leading out of slavery Paul was said ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Fast And The Prayer-Ous

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Aug 5, 2008
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     | 6,173 views

    Fasting is not required in the New Testament, neither is it condemned. When used properly it can help us have a closer relationship with God

    THE FAST AND THE PRAYER-OUS Text: Matthew 6:16-18 INTRODUCTION: 1. When I let my wife know that I was thinking about preaching on fasting, she said, "You’ve probably never fasted in your life." a. That’s not true (when I was younger, fasted with aunt and uncle) b. So I have fasted (just not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Attitude Towards God

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,461 views

    How we approach God in our worship reflects how we really feel about who God is in our lives.

    Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 “Our Attitude Towards God” • The Preacher Solomon has been looking at the empty pursuit of wealth, position and power, however now he turns to the vanity of empty worship of God. • Specifically Solomon deals with our attitude towards God before, during and after public ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Know Your Deeds

    Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008
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     | 5,490 views

    Are you spiritually dead or alive? Your "deeds" answer for themselves.

    Revelation 3:1b-3 “I know your deeds, you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead. Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have not found your deeds complete in the sight of my God. Remember, therefore, what you have received and heard; obey it, and repent. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Won To Win

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,215 views

    Epiphany 2(B) - Believers are won by Christ to win others to Christ. Philip follows Jesus. Philip finds Nathanael.

    WON TO WIN (Outline) January 20, 2008 - EPIPHANY 2 - John 1:43-51 INTRO: Becoming a believer results in actions and reactions. There is a great change in one’s life when the Light replaces darkness. God’s call comes by and through his free gift of grace. The believer reacts with ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Source Series

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008
     | 4,486 views

    We are hopeless without God as our Source. He leads and teaches us by His Word.

    Source Series: Turn on the light Sunday Sermon / December 9th, 2007 Intro: Every light has a source; an origin. Every ray of light has a source and when you trace it back from the object seen to the source that is shining you may understand why a thing appears the way it does. Have you ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Nothing But The Blood

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,135 views

    This Palm Sunday sermon covers how Jesus is the only way to the Father.

    Nothing but the Blood Palm Sunday Sermon, April 9th, 2006 Prayer: Thank you Lord for your Book, for these are your powerful words of instruction and they give real encouragement and real instruction. Help us to always see the wisdom and authority given to us, your children. And, help us dear ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Inertia: State Of Motion

    Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,608 views

    The challenge I present to you today isn’t about scientific inertia, but rather spiritual inertia…and although today it is geared toward our young people, this principle relates to all of us.

    Inertia: State of Motion Every body perseveres in its state of being at rest or of moving uniformly straight ahead, except insofar as it is compelled to change its state by forces impressed. [Cohen & Whitman 1999 translation] Definition: "… a body at rest will remain at rest and a body moving ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Enemies Oppose Jesus' Authority

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 12 ratings
     | 6,620 views

    Pentecost 23(A) - Jesus reveals how God’s enemies oppose his authority. It is man’s unbelief that sets traps. It is God’s truth that is our escape.

    GOD’S ENEMIES OPPOSE JESUS’ AUTHORITY (Outline) November 4, 2007 - PENTECOST 23 / REFORMATION - Matthew 22:15-22 INTRO: Our nation is still a melting pot of all kinds of people. Even in the center of America one notices the many different nationalities that are present. There are people ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Leading Like Jesus Part One Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007
     | 9,044 views

    If we are going to make an impact on the world we must develop our lives around the leadership of Jesus

    Leading like Jesus Part 1 Selected Passages October 28, 2007 Evening Message This message was birthed out of several sources The Top Ten Leadership Principles of Jesus by John Maxwell The Management Methods of Jesus by Bob Briner The Leadership Secrets of Jesus by Mike Murdock Jesus CEO by Laurie ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Leaving Your Baggage Behind

    Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Nov 14, 2007
    based on 39 ratings
     | 48,896 views

    Sometimes in life we hold on to past stuff that we should let go. We start looking back wanting those things that we have left behind. When god delievers us from our past, let the past stay the past and Leave Your Baggage Behind.

    Introduction: In today’s society there are those of us that either want to hold on to the pass, or are afraid to move on from their past lives. There were situations that happened to them ten or maybe fifteen years ago that they are still holding on to. An old saying that people use to say was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Nov 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,437 views

    Have your students ever wondered how to pray. This sermon will help them apply Biblical principles to a committed prayer life!

    Spiritual Disciplines Prayer gb. The Point. 11/01/04 Recap: Last week we started talking about this thing called spiritual disciplines, and how you’re supposed to read your Bible. Will talked about DNA: developing your desire, knowing your need, and applying what you’ve read. How many of you ...read more

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