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  • Peter Loughman avatar

    The Importance Of Being Paul Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Sep 16, 2008
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    God will use your past history, good, bad and even what you see as irrelevant to further the Gospel in your life today.

    The Apostle Paul has been accused of not being the real thing. Paul is being accused of not being authentic, he is accused of being a slick salesman rather than a true disciple. Is Paul reliable? Is Paul authentic? Are his writings to be taken seriously? Can we trust Paul and his understanding of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Fruit Of Being Patient

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 17, 2008
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    Patience is what brings out the best in us.

    The devil has a plan for your life: Doubt, To make you question God’s word and His goodness; Discouragement, To make you look at your problems rather than at God; Diversion, To make the wrong things seems attractive so that you will want them more than the right things; Defeat, To make you feel ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Being Called By God Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 24, 2008
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    A Wednesday night series of Messages from Jonah.

    Being Called By God Jonah 1:1-3 * Of all the Old Testament Books, one of my favorites happens to be Jonah. There are many reasons why I like this book. One reason is that I love the honesty found in this book. God called Jonah to do a task that he didn’t really want to do so he (being a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Involved With The World Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 1, 2008
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    How and when do we get involved in the affairs of the world?

    As I was preparing this message, I checked the Internet for World News and the top headlines were: US in financial crisis! Pakistani troops kill militants Jobless claims pushed to 7-year high Former Trade unionist elected as South African President Governor Palin once blessed to be free from ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Steve Smith avatar

    The Cost Of Being Chosen Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008
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    Peter encourages Christians by reminding them that regardless of what the world would throw they, having tasted the sweetness of God, are to be a different people.

    ILLUSTRATION: What Influence Do You Have on Others? A man in a hot air balloon realized he was lost. He reduced altitude and spotted a woman below. He descended a bit more and shouted, "Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I would meet him an hour ago, but I don’t know where I am." The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being In Right Standings

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 15, 2008
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    Man, Flesh and Grace! Grace welcomes mankind to come forward and rest in the arms of Jesus Christ. Verse upon verse from the book of Romans.

    Being In Right Standings Text: Romans 3:19-31 19 Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God. 20 Therefore by the deeds of the law no flesh will be justified in His sight, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Being A Good Samaritan

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 21, 2010
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    Being a good Samaritan is more than being religious. It is doing something when you don't know what to do. It is giving to those you do not know. It is being Christ-like disciples.

    Being the Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 Luke 10:25-37 Introduction- As you are turning to Luke 10, I want to talk to you about being a good Samaritan as well as living a life of a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "Wake Up And Be”

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Apr 15, 2009
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    “Wake up and Be”

    The 911 Terrorist attacks, the tsunami, more hurricanes in one season then ever before, the devastation of Hurricane Katrina and Rita, the Pakistani earthquake, the mudslides in Mexico, fires in California, floods in Bangladesh and China, the war in Iraq, the Asian Bird flu, hundreds of thousands ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The "Be There" Attitude Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 11, 2009
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    See how Mary displayed a "be there" attitude, as the mother of Jesus.

    Last week I began a series about attitudes. As we look at the second sermon in this series I want to discuss what I call the "Be There¨ attitude. Mother’s are a prime example of the "be there¨ attitude. There are many things we could say about mothers. We could talk about their love. We could talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Happiness Of Being Peacemakers

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 4, 2010
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    It is the believer's responsibility to live at peace with others as far as is possible.

    The Importance of Peacemakers Matthew 5:9 INTRODUCTION Though America is a peace-loving nation, our nation and world have known little peace. The terrorist attack on New York and Washington, D. C. in September of 2001-and the long war on terror that resulted, is evidence of how quickly peace can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas H avatar

    Being Filled With The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 4, 2010
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    This sermon presents us with two contrasts - living a life of drunkenness and debauchery, or living a life filled with the Holy Spirit.

    Ephesians 5:18-21 Whats your idea of a good time? A really smashing good time? Think about what you regard as a good time. Then think about what your friends who arent Christians think is a good time. Your friends, family, workmates, that is, the ones who dont know Christ. What do they regard as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Good Citizens Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 5, 2010
     | 7,216 views

    As Christians we have a responsibility in the plitical arena - but just what is it?

    “The Charge of the Light Brigade: Being Good Citizens” Prov. 29:2; Mt. 22:15-21 I am so ready for the elections to be over. I’m tired of all the political mud-throwing, fact-checking, partial truth, bold promise ads. It reminds me of the story of a 4 year old who tugged on her ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • D Marion Clark avatar

    Being A Grace Giver Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Nov 15, 2010
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     | 3,348 views

    Verses 25-29 give practical examples of our duties in the new life.

    Introduction Last week we considered what Scripture has to say about our dress code. We are to put off the old self which belongs to our former manner of life; we are to be renewed in the spirit of our minds; and we are to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Richard Schwedes avatar

    The Importance Of Being Generous

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 11, 2009
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    Generosity is an important aspect of Christianity. This sermon explores not only why we should be generous but also how we can be generous Christians.

    When it comes to generosity, who are the first people that come to mind? Does the church come to mind? Is the church the first thing you think of when you think of generosity? In other words, are we generous people? Well it’s a matter of perspective. Some of us have been richly blessed by ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Regarding Being A Comforter Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009
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     | 5,175 views

    Paul was sharing these thoughts with those who were believers in Thessolonica. Each of us is commanded to participate in the ministry of bringing comfort to others around us.

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: February 18, 2001 Date Preached: February 21, 2001 Church: BBC (PM) Wed Night FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Great Imperatives for the Christian Walk Title: The Imperative Being a Comforter Text: 1 Thess 4:13-18 Introduction: An English woman had 2 daughters and one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist