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  • James May avatar

    Swept Clean And Garnished

    Contributed by James May on Dec 27, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 12,293 views

    If we want next year to be the year that we have a closer relationship with Jesus then we need to create some positive power in our hearts.

    SWEPT CLEAN AND GARNISHED By Pastor Jim May For most of us this will be the last time we will come together in the House of God to worship and hear His Word before the New Year begins. I thought that this might just be the best time to stop and reflect upon the past year to examine where we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dwayne Brown, PhD avatar

    Business As Usual

    Contributed by Dwayne Brown, Phd on Dec 31, 2005
    based on 58 ratings
     | 29,520 views

    The story of Daniel in the lions’ den has to rank in the top ten of the most familiar and beloved passages of scripture.

    The story of Daniel in the lions’ den has to rank, I would imagine, in the top ten of the most familiar and beloved passages of scripture. Daniel, was brought as a teenager-captive, to Babylon. At the setting of this text Daniel is nearly 90 years old. A whole lot of changes have taken places. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Green avatar

    Extreme Makeover-Contentment

    Contributed by Mark Green on Jan 5, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,898 views

    Contentment is an expression of communion with Christ and a reliance on His power and provision to prevail in all life situations.

    Let’s begin this morning with a quick question. Raise your hand if you have had coffee from Starbuck’s in the past 2 weeks. Me too. Well I want to tell you that I am mad at Starbuck’s. I have drank coffee for years and been content with Maxwell House or Folgers. I was content to brew a cup coffee ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Holy Innocents

    Contributed by William Mouser on Jan 10, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 26,164 views

    This jarring episode is just as much a part of the Christmas season as the manger scene. Though grim, the fate of the Innocents shows us how and why we share the hope they had in Christ’s second advent

    Psalm 124, Jeremiah 3:15-17, Revelation 21:1-7, Matthew 2:13-18 The Holy Innocents The Gospel lesson that is read today is actually from the lectionary for the Feast of the Holy Innocents, which in the liturgical calendar is celebrated on December 28 – four days ago. The Book of Common Prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Psalms Of Confession Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jan 21, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,634 views

    The Book of Psalms is a devotional prayer book -- but how to use it? This week we look at how to use the prayers of confession found in the psalter.

    Psalms of Confessions Delivered on January 15, 2006 By The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Senior Pastor Mpittendreigh@goodshepherdpc.org Psalm 103:1-22 Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits-- who ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Mark And Way

    Contributed by Timothy Liang on Jan 21, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,205 views

    A very serious subject all Christians have to deal with is - what are our mark and the way to the mark? Because only when we truly see the mark, can we have the strength to run toward it; only when we know the way, can we reach our mark.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) (PowerPoint slides used in this sermon are available at no charge. Just e-mail me at mnewland@sstelco.com with your request - #254.) (This sermon is largely my adaptation of an excellent sermon by Dennis Slaughter, now Minister ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Eric Baldwin avatar

    You Don't Look Like What You've Been In

    Contributed by Eric Baldwin on Jan 22, 2006
    based on 67 ratings
     | 68,801 views

    This is a message to inform the saints about God’s preserving love and power.

    “You don’t look like what you’ve been in” Daniel 3:14-27 The story about Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego is a familiar story that most people admire and love to tell because it reveals to us what steadfastness and courage can do in the life of a child of God. The three Hebrew boys are an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Power Of Choice Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 23, 2006
    based on 84 ratings
     | 67,666 views

    Why did God require the tithe in the Old Testament? Was it because He needed the money? Consider these possible benefits to giving your gifts to God.

    OPEN: Year ago, if you wanted a pair of shoes, you couldn’t go down to “Payless Shoes” or “Shoe Carnival”. You couldn’t even go down to Sears or J.C. Penney to pick a pair of ready made shoes to wear. There was a time when – if you wanted shoes or boots – you had to go someone called a “Shoe ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Recognizing Aging: Has My Life Been A Failure? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,406 views

    Montgomery Hills Baptist Church: Built around the five "God is" statements of Avalanche Ranch Vacation Bible School, and punctuated by "Wahoo". God is real, God is with us, God is strong, God is awesome, God is in charge.

    And now I am about to go the way of all the earth, and you know in your hearts and souls, all of you, that not one thing has failed of all the good things that the LORD your God promised concerning you; all have come to pass for you, not one of them has failed. Not one thing has failed. It would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • les sinks avatar

    The One Everyone Denies Series

    Contributed by Les Sinks on Aug 4, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,324 views

    This message was laid on my heart as I began to explore the devices the devil uses on Christians to weaken them and their witness.

    #1-THE DEVIL’S DEVICES--PRIDE [Lk 18] Intro: I would like to begin a series of messages which I will entitle: The Devil’s Devices” which I take from the Apostle Paul’s words to those believers at Corinth in his second letter. “Lest satan should get an advantage of us, for we are not ignorant of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Burnett avatar

    The Restoring Of Peace

    Contributed by Bill Burnett on Aug 15, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,713 views

    Worry effects many people today. Jesus came to give peace and authority over storms.

    The Restoring Of God’s Peace Mat 8:23 Now when He got into a boat, His disciples followed Him. Mat 8:24 And suddenly a great tempest arose on the sea, so that the boat was covered with the waves. But He was asleep. Mat 8:25 Then His disciples came to Him and awoke Him, saying, "Lord, save us! ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Mack Armstrong avatar

    Angels Affirm An Anointed's Advancement Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Aug 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,772 views

    Angles are a part of the Christian Theology, they due service for God and to man; yet they are inferior to Christ who is above all celestial beings.

    HEBREWS 1:1-14 ANGELS AFFIRM AN ANOINTED’S ADVANCEMENT I. THE ANOINTED: Hebrews 1:1-3 A. Announces. B. Accomplishes. C. Administrates. II. THE ARGUMENT: Hebrews 1:4, 5 A. Advantageous. B. Achievement. C. Analogy. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Leave The Bait Alone

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,088 views

    Discusses how we must not take the bait which leads to sin.

    Leave the Bait ALONE!!!!! Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22; 1 Corinthians 10:13; James 1:13-16 Introduction I was riding in my car this past Monday on my way to Wichita when I happened to think about a situation that had happened to me. I had been in a meeting with some co-workers and my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    The Power Of Agreement Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 18, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 43,903 views

    Discusses what can happen when two come into agreement.

    The Power of Agreement Part 1 Scriptures: Genesis 11:1-9; Amos 3:3; Matthew 18:19-20 Introduction There is a law in place within the universe that cannot be changed. It is the Law of Cause and Effect. The Law of Cause and Effect says; "Every Cause has its Effect; every Effect has its ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Back To School Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 22, 2007
    based on 85 ratings
     | 33,757 views

    ’Tis the season, and we can see 3 schools God took Saul thru before he graduated as ’Paul.’ The schools of Solitude, Suffering, & Seasoning. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation w/ graphics and animations.

    Back to School Acts 9:21-30 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BackToSchoolForSaul.html ILL.- Teacher to student, “What are you – animal, vegetable or mineral?” The boy replied, “Vegetable. I’M A HUMAN BEAN.” ILL.- It was the little girl’s first day at school and the teacher was making out her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist