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  • Matt Hoffmann avatar

    God's Dysfunctional Family

    Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Sep 16, 2009
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     | 18,804 views

    God has love for his Dysfunctional Family. God shows his love for us by dying for this family and restoring us and reconciling us to Him.

    Sermon 092009 Jeremiah 11:18-20; Mark 9:30-37 Dysfunctional Families. There are so many different ideas, emotions, memories, that come to mind when we hear these words. People tell me about growing up in homes where they knew they would move away as soon as they had an opportunity. Other ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Dream Of Freedom Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 4, 2010
    based on 66 ratings
     | 17,525 views

    What did Joseph’s dreams mean for him? For others? For Israel? And did God give our nation’s founders a similar dream for America?

    OPEN: A lot of important things can happen to a person while they sleep. For example: 1. Genesis 2:21 tells of someone who had surgery performed on him while he slept. Who was that? (Adam) 2. Genesis 28:11-15 tells of a man who slept at Bethel and dreamed about angels. Who was that? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    The Clouds You So Much Dread Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 1, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,944 views

    God works his sovereign will with never failing skill for the good of his people who trust him for his grace.

    Children’s Sermon Trivial Pursuit. Lowest score ever in bowling organized league play? Mike Kappa, Racine Wisconsin: 2. Nothing wrong with playing game; but careful lest our lives be trivial. How do we know what is important? Some people think it is receiving mention in the paper. WSJ. But the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Shortcuts

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 8, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,955 views

    We live in a world of shortcuts. They can be harmless or detrimental to our well-being.

    “Shortcuts” Matthew 7:13-14 We live in a world of shortcuts. When I drive up to the Wendy’s drive-through menu, I order my usual #6 rather than recite the details of the food order. You have your own shortcuts: mixing laundry loads; hot dinner pick up at Superstore; ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Timothy Darling avatar

    A Compelling Commitment: 3 Stories, 3 Views Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 9, 2008
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     | 21,661 views

    God is committed to us and we are called to be committed to Him. The mutual search reflects the value seen in the one being pursued.

    A compelling commitment: 3 stories, 3 views I once borrowed a tan, leather sports coat from my brother. He was not using it, and I was headed back to college, so he lent it to me for the semester. I liked it so much that I brought it back next semester, but I didn’t tell him. I hung it in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Lord Delivered His People But....

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 8, 2008
    based on 41 ratings
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    The Lord delivers people from their bondage, but sometimes people fall back into bondage. We’ve all probably done this but Jude lists some who did it and were punished. 1- Angels who left home behind 2- People who left morality behind

    INTRO.- We all know the story of the crossing of the Red Sea, or do we? Here’s another version of that story. ILL.- It seems that Moses had led the children of Israel out of Egypt—and they now had Pharaoh and his armies in hot pursuit behind them and the Red Sea in front of them. They were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Having A Life That Has Meaning

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 17, 2008
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    Getting roots so we can be strong ino ur faith

    Having a life that has meaning Have you ever felt that some people seem to be productive in almost everything they do? In our land we have become very conscious of being productive as the main goal in life. We are given once a month from the government a report of our gross national product which ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Praying For Results

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,697 views

    When we pray do we expect God to answer? Your prayer releases God’s power to work on the earth.

    July 6, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Luke 11:1-13 Subject: Prayer Title: Praying for Results I suppose that there isn’t a Christian anywhere that doesn’t pray. I know for a fact that even non-Christians pray (I did before I accepted Jesus). But I wonder how many people know how to pray in order to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Declaration Of Eternal Independence

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,182 views

    This was an Independence Day message. A nation is only as free as its citizens, and if they are in bondage to sin so is the nation. This message is intended to stress the necissity to be set free from sin. Only then shall we be free indeed.

    THE DECLARATION OF ETERNAL INDEPENDENCE John 8:31-36 INTRODUCTION: A. The Pledge of Allegiance B. Many came to the Americas to find freedom but after many years of injustice and indignities brought about by King George the III the colonists had had enough. 1. The citizens of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Springing Forth With Life

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Apr 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,330 views

    This message emphasizes the importance of a passion for God’s Word in the heart of the believer for growth and maturity.

    Matthew 13:1-9 (reader 1), 18-23 (reader 2) – (While the readers read the scripture, I was handing out a small packet of flower seeds to each person in the congregation) - Seeds suffer different fates - Open packets - Tie to seeds in their hands - Describe their likely fate But what is the seed ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    I Always Thank God For You Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 23, 2012
     | 6,030 views

    Remembrance, gratitude, thankfulness

    I ALWAYS THANK GOD FOR YOU 1 Cor 1:4-9 (P806) November 27, 2011 INTRODUCTION: My favorite people to worship with and talk about Jesus with are individuals who are overflowing with thanksgiving for their salvation… You know the kind of folks I’m talking about…those who know ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Great Escapes

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 17, 2014
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     | 9,380 views

    The Bible tells of many TRUE great escapes – past, present, and future. But not everything can be escaped from: especially 3 things. Lastly, there are 5 great escapes WE all must make.

    GREAT ESCAPES INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Ruby Bonner said that when her daughter-in-law was pregnant, her son went with her to doctor appointments. 2. The day the doctor checked the babies heartbeat for the first time, he handed the stethoscope to the father to listen. The doctor said, "Sounds ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Little Faith

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 5, 2013
     | 4,430 views

    To show that we need to have faith as a lifestyle.

    I. EXORDIUM: How big is your faith? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to have faith as a lifestyle. IV. TEXT: Matthew 6:30 (Amplified Bible) But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and green and tomorrow is tossed into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Do You Worship?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 9, 2014
    based on 8 ratings
     | 14,866 views

    Christ made this profound statement to the woman at the well, "Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship..." Do you know what or who you worship? Do you have the right object of worship?

    What Do You Worship? John 4:19-24 Jesus' encounter with the woman at the well is one of the most beloved stories in the Gospels. While sitting at the well, Christ discussed with her their differing views of worship. In that discussion the Lord made this profound statement, " Ye worship ye know not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Destruction Or Distraction

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Sep 10, 2012
     | 5,216 views

    To be wary of some "weapons" of our spiritual adversary which are more destructive than straightforward temptations say of the flesh.

    DESTRUCTION OR DISTRACTION ACTION: Display of pictures of WMDs’ No, No…I am neither referring to the stock-pile of WMDs’ in the arsenals of Superpowers nor do I, in this message intend to beat about the bush ...read more

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