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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    I Pledge Allegiance To A Hiding God

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 7, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 7,210 views

    The recent "under God" court decision is inconsequential. Far better to pledge allegiance to a God who does not need publicity and lip service, but who points us to acts of justice, liberation, and witness.

    In every age there are those who feel they need to help God out of hiding. God, it seems, is never without public relations agents, who want to help Him get His name out. They have their own reasons – some of them well-intentioned, and some of them selfish – but the truth is that God does ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hear The One Who Speaks Series

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Oct 25, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,513 views

    The church speaks with God’s voice to the community to 1) Warn against refusing Him who speaks, 2) Promise a better world, and 3) Invite people to become part of the community of believers.

    The One Who Speaks Rev. Sean Lester October 26, 2003 Text: Hebrews 12:18-29 Introduction A. See to it that no one is godless or immoral like Esau was, is how the passage ended last week. Godly discipline in the members of the church makes for a powerful church that produces a harvest of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Power Of Blood Covenant

    Contributed by John Emilimor on Sep 9, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 29,418 views

    The power and privilege that is ours in the blood covenant that we have in Christ.The access to the throne is on the strength of that blood, the voice that speaks on the mercy seat is that of the blood and it speaks better things and provides security aga

    Power of Blood Covenants I’m going to share with us briefly, on the Power of Blood Covenants. I’ll take the scriptures from Hebrews chapter 10 verses 19-22 "Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Go Fish!

    Contributed by Ron Crow on Mar 7, 2003
    based on 138 ratings
     | 10,460 views

    “Why is our Christianity not more contagious? Why are we not winning more of our friends, relatives, and associates to Christ? Why are we not better witnesses?” Because we are not obedient to the command to "Go Fish!"

    Go Fish Matthew 4:18-22 Introduction Illustration: describe fishing & my experiences…then…relate it to Christianity. A question to ask Jesus: “Why is our Christianity not more contagious? Why are we not winning more of our friends, relatives, and associates to Christ? Why are we not better ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Examining Your Life! Series

    Contributed by Dr. Baby Ruth Hablo on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 6,484 views

    (Devotional Series 1/50) These are three principles for truly successful and happy Christian living, and we can hardly do better than test our lives by the standards laid down here.

    EXAMINING YOUR LIFE Proverbs 3:1-12 (Devotional Series 1) These are three principles for truly successful and happy Christian living, and we can hardly do better than test our lives by the standards laid down here. I. Is yours a sanctified life? (1-4) God’s law and will should constantly be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christmas: "Wise Men From The East..." By Dr. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Dec 21, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 1,723 views

    There is no better exercise for the heart than reaching down and lifting someone else up. The Wise men who came to see the Christ child helps us see this lesson at it’s best!

    Introduction I asked a group of fifth graders "Who are some of the wisest men you know..." their answers are classic! "My Papa...my next door neighbor Mr. Lee..." but the best of all, "the man who makes the machines work when they break at Chucky Cheeses..." Long before this list, there were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mixed Messages

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,765 views

    If our actions do not support our words then it would be better if we remain silent, for what we do does speak so loud that the world cannot hear what we say.

    MIXED MESSAGES "Hypocrites! Well did Isaiah prophesy about you, saying: ’These people draw near to Me with their mouth, and honor Me with their lips, but their heart is far from Me, and in vain they worship Me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men." Matthew 15:7-9 We often hear the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    State Of The Church Address

    Contributed by Mark Price on Aug 21, 2006
     | 2,346 views

    This message was shared with the church as we approach a transitional period through which we will address the needs of the church and add ministries, classes, and outreaches to better enable us to reach our community for Christ

    Introduction Q. What do you spouse people picture in their minds when we mention Porter Free Will Baptist Church? • For the unchurched, they may envision a tan brick building which sits on a hill behind Gampps’ BP. • For the Christian community, they may envision the people that utilize that ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Open Hands Of God Series

    Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Dec 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,903 views

    Human beings cling tightly on what belongs to us, and yet God showed us, through His Son, that there is a better way to walk through life – not with clenched fists, but with open hands of love.

    Open Hands of God II Corinthians 8:9; Philippians 2:5-11 Human beings cling tightly on what belongs to us, and yet God showed us, through His Son, that there is a better way to walk through life – not with clenched fists, but with open hands of love. I. The Generosity of God God gives and gives ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Dreaming God's Dream

    Contributed by Don Baggett on Oct 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,351 views

    As you realize that God has something better for you, as you remember he has chosen and called you, and as you rely on Him, you can dream His dream for your life.

    People generally go in the direction they aim, and they generally aim in the direction they dream, or imagine themselves going. Everyone needs a dream to follow, but God’s people need to follow a specific dream, and that is the dream that God has for them. I recall asking one little boy what he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blind Bart Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,929 views

    If we dont’ want to become weakened or hardened in adversity, but change the world around us, we must throw aside our own efforts at self-betterment and trust Christ with our lives.

    A daughter complained to her father about how hard things were for her. “As soon as I solve one problem,” she said, “another one comes up. I’m tired of struggling.” Her father, a chef, took her to the kitchen where he filled three pots with water and placed each on a high fire. Soon the pots ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Game Of Greed

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jun 25, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 12,455 views

    There are so many voices out there trying to get us to play the game of greed, but we are much better off if we listen to the voice of God calling us to be content with what we have.

    The Game of Greed I Kings 21:1-10 June 24, 2007 Now, this is my opinion. Feel free to agree or disagree. I really believe that network television programming is at an all time low for creativity. We are in an era when it is so expensive to produce programming that network executives are looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Partnership Of Parental Prayer

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 27, 2010
     | 3,503 views

    Family healing starts when we name the problems honestly. Things may get worse before they get better. but ultimately Christ will heal when we pray even in fractured faith.

    Clifton Park Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD, June 18, 2006 When there is a problem to be solved, we will do everything to solve it except the thing that works best. Have you noticed that? When something needs to be fixed, we will try all sorts of complicated approaches. But the simplest and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hungering For God Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Sep 18, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,492 views

    Why is worship supposed to be an encounter with God and not just going through the motions? How can you better encounter God each time you gather corporately as a church? The answer is in your appetite!

    ENCOUNTERING GOD – Part One - Hunger Listen to this story, “I had my first experience with the presence of God when I was 5 years old. Arriving home from my ½ day of kindergarten, I usually ate lunch with my mom and then hurried off to play. When I would run out of things to do, I would resort ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lost And Found

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Sep 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,910 views

    Sheep wander off and get lost because they’re stupid. We know better and still do it anyway, so I’m not sure just how smart that makes us.

    Other Scripture used: Exodus 32:1,7-14 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Psalm 51:1-18 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. God, grant me the Serenity to accept the people I cannot change, the Courage to change the one I can, and the Wisdom to know it’s me. Naval aviation training ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican