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  • David Scudder avatar

    How To Live Confidently Part I

    Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 21, 2010
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    God expects His followers to live confidently for Him. This has nothing to do with self-confidence, but it has everything to do with God-confidence. Christians should not be wimps because it takes real courage to follow Jesus Christ.

    Purpose: To show the importance of following the Lord wholeheartedly. Aim: I want the listener to determine to follow Christ regardless of the cost. INTRODUCTION: God expects His followers to live confidently for Him. This has nothing to do with self-confidence, but it has everything to do with ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Beginning With The End In Mind

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Nov 19, 2010
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    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 King On A Donkey.

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010
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    Prophecy concerning Jesus. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Zechariah chapter 9 verses 1-17. Background: (1). The writer. • Zechariah is a very common name in the Bible, • At least twenty-seven Bible characters had it. We know little of the prophet’s biography, apart from a few scant references: • Chapter 1 verse 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Jesus - The Servant King - Song 1

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010
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    Isaiah’s Servant Song 1: (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Isaiah chapter 42 verses 1-7. • This is the first of four servant songs, four poetic prophecies. • The other three are in chapters 49-53. Note: In the book of Isaiah the word ‘Servant’ appears 20 times: • But it does not always refer to the same person or object. • Amazingly there ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    What Should We Do Now?

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 27, 2010
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    Biblical advice for the church from a departing pastor

    What Should We Do Now? Philippians 4:1-3 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Oct. 24, 2010 INTRODUCTORY NOTE: *I was saved through the ministry of this church in 1975, and after answering God’s call to the ministry, I returned to serve as associate pastor from 1983-1992. After ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Materialism Of Judas

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010
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    The Materialism of Judas (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: John chapter 12 verses 1-11. Ill: • Each year since 1970 at Madam Tussaud’s Wax Museum in London; • Thousands of international visitors are asked a question. • They are asked to name which person, past or present, real or fictional • That they hated or ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Mary Magdalene

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010
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    Mary Magdalene (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Luke chapter 8 verses 1-3. • Mary Magdalene; • Has the unique distinction of being the first person to see Christ after His resurrection. • Not only that, she received a special commission from Jesus; • Making her the first human to spread the Good News of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Gift Of Giving

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010
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    The Gift of Giving (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Readings: • 1 Corinthians chapter 9 verse 7-14. • 2 Corinthians chapter 8 verses 6-15. • We tend not to get too much teaching on money & giving? • Over the past 5 or 10 years; • I could count on one hand, the sermons on this subject. • Probably because the subject of money / giving we find ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Watch Continuously, Ready For Jesus

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Nov 29, 2010
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     | 7,241 views

    We don’t know when Jesus will return, so how can we be ready? How does the Holy Spirit keep our eyes on Jesus? A. Beware of the distractions of everyday life B. Keep focusing on Jesus, no matter how well you know him C. Guard against spiritual sleep

    Text: Matthew 24:37-44 Theme: Watch Continuously, Ready for Jesus A. Beware of the distractions of everyday life B. Keep focusing on Jesus, no matter how well you know him C. Guard against spiritually falling asleep Season: Advent 1a Date: November 28, 2010 Web page: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Ruth - An Outsider Welcomed In Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 1, 2010
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    Logically Ruth should not be in the genealogy of Jesus. As a Moabite she is from a despised nation and the only person seeking to be an example to her is Naomi - a woman who is bitter and angry at God. Yet God moves in mysterious ways to include Ruth.

    You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/a-questionable-genealogy/ Message Ruth 1:1-22 “Ruth - an outsider welcomed in” Have you ever heard the saying, “The Lord moves in mysterious ways?” Every year at Christmas Margaret send a box of special ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Confession

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 3, 2010
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     | 14,735 views

    God's first choice is to use goodness to lead us to Him, but if we insist, He will use judgment to bring us back to Him in repentance. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    Confession Nehemiah 9 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Confession.html Confession leads to Consecration, and ultimately to Celebration. If you were in Jerusalem at this time in our text you would have seen some very unusual sights, and heard some very unusual sounds. Like people in the streets ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Advent - Week 1

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Dec 3, 2010
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    Advent is a season of longing and anticipation of a future life without sin, death or pain.

    Advent – Week 1 Nov. 28, 2010 Phil 2:1-11 Intro: As you can tell from those many announcements, the Christmas season is upon us. It didn’t start in August, even if that is when you first noticed the Christmas decorations in Costco. And it really does start today, even though our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Troy Richards avatar

    Your Second Chance

    Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010
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     | 6,228 views

    The idea that we all have a second chance through Jesus

    -our first Drink Deep in 2010. Woo. Just think, only ten years ago everyone thought the world was going to end because computers were too dumb to know what year it was. Crazy. -but this is a time of year that’s full of snow, shortest days of the year, it’s cold and most people are sick, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sacrificial Love

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 12, 2010
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    At Christmas we are often entertained with amusing stories of sacrificial love such as "It’s a Wonderful Life" and "The Gift of the Magi". In the Word of God we find a true story of sacrificial love demonstrated by a woman named Ruth.

    Sacrificial Love Ruth 1:11-18 Introduction: At Christmas we are often entertained with stories of sacrificial love. We are all familiar with Jimmy Steward’s role in “It’s a Wonderful Life”. Steward, the hero, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Love Changes Everything

    Contributed by Ellie Wakeman on Dec 15, 2010
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     | 17,909 views

    Exploring the power of God

    There’s nothing like tucking your little one in bed at night. You put the covers over them so that they are snuggly warm, you give them a great big hug and a gently placed kiss on the cheek and whisper, “good night sweetie” and then, the moment of all moments, with those innocent little eyes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church