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  • Charles Wilkerson avatar

    Sharing Our Gifts And Talents Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 9,690 views

    documentary a religious leader was asked what they believed the future of their people would be. This is what she said. “Everyone’s become materialistic, that’s what bothers me most. We do everything for money…if we don’t change what’s on the inside, sp

    We’ve been looking at the concept of “hearing God” and how that happens. We started with a “no brainer” that said we had to take the time to listen to God as we prayed. We took steps to try to change our understanding of prayer from our giving God commands to us hearing Christ’s instructions. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Wrath & Patience Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 12, 2012
     | 7,612 views

    Anger seldom gets us what we want, while patience rests in God's perfect timing. When we’re frustrated by things we can’t attain or resolve, by real or perceived injustices, the way to overcome and heal wrath is the path of patience.

    The media’s been reporting on the health risks of too much soda and other sugary drinks; New York’s Mayor Bloomberg has taken the step of banning super-size sodas…but even more deadly are the vending machines. Each year dozens of people are killed by them. They don’t get ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Flesh And Spirit And Cleverness For The Gospel

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 7, 2013
     | 5,435 views

    We must listen to the Spirit of God rather than our weak minds and wills so that we can bear the fruits of the Spirit and with cleverness spread God's kingdom.

    Today’s Scripture readings offer a number of challenges and difficulties to the Christian. On the face of it, it appears that Jesus is applauding a dishonest steward’s actions in cheating his employer. Worse, He seems to be telling His disciples that the ends justify the means. Of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Grace Killers

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 7, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,061 views

    The story of the angry older brother, and how the Father still loves.

    Luke 15: 20, 25-32 Grace Killers 20 “And he arose and came to his father. But when he was still a great way off, his father saw him and had compassion, and ran and fell on his neck and kissed him. 25 “Now his older son was in the field. And as he came and drew near to the house, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    The Parable Of The Sower Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,287 views

    This parable teaches that people have different responses to God’s word.

    [For free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] THE PARABLE The parable of the sower appears in all three of the Synoptic Gospels—Matthew, Mark (4:1-20), and Luke (8:4-15). 1That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the lake. 2Such large crowds gathered around ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chad Garrison avatar

    Cultivate Joy & Peace Series

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 2, 2009
     | 8,002 views

    We are all called to continually "Cultivate" the Fruit of the Spirit. Here we focus on Joy and Peace.

    Cultivate the Fruit of the Spirit Joy/Peace Psalm 16:8-9 cul·ti·vate vt 1. to work land or prepare soil for growing crops 4. to improve or develop something, usually by study or education 5. to develop an acquaintance or intimacy with somebody, often for personal advantage Galatians 5:22-25 22But ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Cultivate Patience & Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 2, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,881 views

    We are all called to continually "Cultivate" the Fruit of the Spirit. Here we focus on Patience & Faithfulness.

    Cultivate the Fruit of the Spirit Patience/Faithfulness A Quick Recap: cul·ti·vate vt 4. to improve or develop something, usually by study or education 5. to develop an acquaintance or intimacy with somebody, often for personal advantage Galatians 5:22-25 22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Children's Sermon: How Can You Tell?

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 25, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,429 views

    We cannot see God’s Holy Spirit except through the changes he brings in our lives.

    Children’s Sermon How Can You Tell? Object: A fan & a streamer or small flag Objective: We cannot see God’s Holy Spirit except through the changes he brings in our lives. Hi guys! It is sure good to see you today! I have this fan up here with us today because I sometimes get warm and the fan ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Blessed Life Series

    Contributed by Dewayne Bolton on Aug 27, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,257 views

    Most Christians live below their privlidge in Christ. This sermon was written to endavor to help Christians to realize there is something far better and far richer that the life the everyday Christain lives. This is what David descripes in the opening Psa

    PSALMS 1:1 THE BLESSED LIFE INTRO; A. The book of Psalms opens with the word blessed which means happiness too or blessing on. a. The word blessed is used at least 302 times beginning in Genesis 1:22 and ending in Revelation 22:14. b. In Psalms 1:1 David use it as he begins to describe the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Community Series

    Contributed by Patrick Slack on Sep 26, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,352 views

    Have you ever gotten into a fight with a next door neighbor? Have you ever just felt alone in life? Maybe even in a room full of people? Have you felt like nobody really cared about you? It sometimes seems easier to just become a loner or not to try

    Community Video- I belong Have you ever gotten into a fight with a next door neighbor? Have you ever just felt alone in life? Maybe even in a room full of people? Have you felt like nobody really cared about you? It sometimes seems easier to just become a loner or not to try to develop ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Praying For Others Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 13, 2011
    based on 55 ratings
     | 38,562 views

    Sometimes we wonder how to pray for missionaries and other leaders we have never met. Paul had never met the Colossians, but he faithfully prayed for them. His prayers teach us how to pray for others, whether we know them or not.

    COLOSSIANS 1: 9-12 PRAYING FOR OTHERS [Ezekiel 22:30] Every Christian can minister directly to the spiritual well-being of other believers without seeing or speaking to them. We can play a role in their spiritual growth, and even secure God's blessings for them. Intercessory pray accomplishes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Surviving The Wait

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 20, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,646 views

    Waiting for God is not laziness. Waiting for God is not going to sleep. Waiting for God is not the abandonment of effort. Waiting for God means, first, activity under command; second, readiness for any new command that may come; third, the ability to do

    Opening illustration: A professor in a world-acclaimed medical school once posed this medical situation - and ethical problem - to his students: "Here’s the family history: The father has syphilis. The mother has TB. They already have had four children. The first is blind. The second had died. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James Parker avatar

    The Helmet Of Salvation Series

    Contributed by James Parker on Jul 12, 2011
     | 8,449 views

    This week we are ging to look at the next peice we are told to take up, the "Helmet of Salvation". Let's read through our scripture again, shall we....

    The Whole Armour of God Ephesians 6:10-18 "The Helmet of Salvation" So far in our look at the Whole Armour of God, we have seen the first three peices provided for us, and put upon us. As a result of God's grace through faith we have received the belt of truth which is Christ. We have received the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sword Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by James Parker on Jul 12, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,143 views

    This morning we will look at the second part of verse 17, which deals with the “Sword of the Spirit” Let’s once again read our scripture verses 10-18…

    The Whole Armour of God Ephesians 6:10-18 “The Sword of the Spirit” Well we are getting close to the end of our study of the whole armour of God. Last week we considered the “helmet of Salvation” We noted that it was not that we had any part in our salvation, but that if we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What People Want To Hear About Jesus Series

    Contributed by Nicky Evans on Jul 18, 2011
     | 3,762 views

    Part 2 of a sermon series preached in Anjung South Korea to encourage and fan the flame for evangelism.

    John 4:29-30 ? '"Come, see a Man who told me all that I ever did. Can this be the Christ?" They went out of the town and were coming to Him.' Let me ask you 2 questions, 'What is the purpose of Man?' And 'What is the purpose of the Church?' These are open questions so be free to shout out your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist