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    The King Of The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007
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    the spiritual Kingdom Jesus is describing has to do with each of us – each of our spirits - and that is what Jesus wants to be King of.

    The King of The Kingdom John 18:33-37 Intro: Last week we began a new series, exploring the whole idea of the Kingdom of God. It is something Jesus talked a lot about, but a message that sometimes gets lost on us today. We don’t live in a “kingdom”, we live in a democracy. We have a queen, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Tribe You Won’t Get Voted Off Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 3, 2010
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    A message on how the church should be an enabling, welcoming place for "survivors" of all this world dishes out.

    INTRO ƒ{ Many are familiar with the popular TV series Survivor o If you’re like me and have never seen it let me explain. 1. 16 people are divided into 2 tribes and placed in a remote location 2. They have to survive off the land and pass difficult physical and mental tasks 3. At the end of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christmas Through Joseph’s Eyes Series

    Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 4, 2012
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    See what Christmas was intended to be as you see what Joseph saw and experienced.

    Christmas through Their Eyes “Christmas through JOSEPH’S Eyes” Luke 2:4-5; Matthew 1:24-25 Introduction: What does Christmas mean to you? If you ask the average person it probably has something to do with presents, family, trees, etc. Stevie Wonder recorded a song entitled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nineteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time- How To Walk On Water.

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 5, 2023
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    To walk on water means to perform a task where the challenge greatly exceeds one’s level of skills without becoming anxious and stressed.

    How to walk on water. I saw a cartoon that showed a lady walking on some cases of bottled water and the caption read, “Walking on water”! Another person said, “I walk on water every time it rains. Thin water, but water just the same. [And] just so you know, I drive on water too.” To walk on ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Raising Them By The Rules

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 6, 2009
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    Mother’s Day sermon using Samson’s mom as an example

    RAISING THEM BY THE RULES Judges 13 Sunday, May 10, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee Manoah asked in verse 12, “When your words are fulfilled, what is to be the rule for the boy’s life and work?” The angel’s response is noteworthy. He could have laid out how Samson was to be sure not to drink ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Who Is Leading You?

    Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Feb 21, 2013
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    Psalm 23:1- The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

    Introduction Today's message is written for you to answer this very question: Who is leading you? Part one In the world today it is very easy for us to get off of track, and to lose focus of what God wants us to do. It is easy for us to get off of track because of all of the things that we ...read more

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    Matters Of The Heart

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
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    God wants obedience that flows out of a heart that is fully devoted to Him.

    The Heart of the Matter Matthew 5:17 – 26 I have a confession to make. About a month ago I had to go to the airport to pick up my daughter from her trip to California. Her trip had encountered several problems with planes which resulted in her arriving in Philly airport at around 2:00am. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    When Destruction Comes Like A Whirlwind

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 31, 2007
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    Our response to Wisdom will determine whether our lives are marked by a whirlwind of destruction and death or the tranquility of peace, safety and eternal life.

    WHEN DESTRUCTION COMES LIKE A WHIRLWIND. . . Proverbs 1:20ff. INTRODUCTION: A Storm is on the horizon - behind us & before us. “When destruction comes like a whirlwind…” Ever witnessed a tornado or even a hurricane? Or maybe you at least see the movie with the flowing cows moo-ing as they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keys To Spiritual Breakthrough Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 4, 2020
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    In 2020 we are looking for a spiritual breakthrough in our lives, families, churches, school, community – to get the desired breakthrough in our lives we need to have 20 – 20 vision from the Lord to see into the spiritual realm and how to use His weapons which bring breakthrough.

    Video Illustration: Trailer clip from Breakthrough Summary of the movie: John Smith (Ruiz) is a 14-year-old Guatemalan boy raised in Lake St. Louis, Missouri by his adoptive parents, Brian (Lucas) and Joyce Smith (Metz). Though they are loving and supportive, John struggles with feelings of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dogs And Pigs

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 21, 2022
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    This sermon focuses on the three possible ways to interpret Matthew 7:6 that speaks of not giving sacred things to dogs or throwing pearls to pigs.

    Good morning! If you have been here for a while, you know we are continuing the series called Learning to Live Like Jesus. It is a sermon series based on what is known as the Sermon on the Mount. We are getting close to the end. We are actually on chapter seven. Last week, Austin introduced ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Child Of The King: Temptation And Identity

    Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Mar 5, 2006
    based on 70 ratings
     | 22,439 views

    The Devil’s temptation of Jesus centered upon "if you are the Son of God." Even at the cross a voice cries, "If you are the Son of God, come down from the cross" (MT 27:40). Satan’s way may seem easier, but those led by the Spirit have a far different w

    Child of the King: Temptation and Identity First Sunday of Lent 2006 Dr. Paul G. Humphrey There was a young preacher visiting with an old man who had an old hound dog. The preacher said, “that sure is a nice dog, what is his name?” The old farmer hemmed and hawed and said, “what is that flower ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    False Leaders Of Israel

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 11, 2011
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    I. AUDIENCE PROFILE: My fellow leaders and workers/ my teacher: Kuya Ranel Reyes II. OBJECTIVES: To extract good leadership from the false ones

    I. AUDIENCE PROFILE: My fellow leaders and workers/ my teacher: Kuya Ranel Reyes II. OBJECTIVES: To extract good leadership from the false ones III. TEXT: ISAIAH 56:10-12 (Magandang Balita Biblia - TPV - Tagalog Popular Version) 10 Ang sabi niya, "Bulag ang mga pinuno na dapat ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Mirrors

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 30, 2010
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    Just as a mirror reflects our appearance, our lives are a reflection of who and what we are.

    20100627 Title: Mirrors Text: Galatians 5:13-25 Thesis: Just as a mirror reflects our appearance, our lives are a reflection of who we are. Introduction Every morning I roll out of bed and pitter-patter into the bathroom where I look into the mirror over the lavatory and I say to myself, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Great Invitation Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 24, 2013
     | 6,130 views

    God's pursuit of us, life change, invitation

    THE GREAT INVITATION Matt 4: 18-22 (p677) April 21, 2013 INTRODUCTION: I have been invited to do some really cool things in my life…Melvin Richardson’s son Joe invited me to fly with him in a P51 Mustang…”Yes I took him up on the invitation…and yes, It was as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    He Brought You Out To Take You In

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 5, 2006
     | 3,856 views

    God delivered a nation through Moses. He delivers the world through Christ. In delivering a people several things that grip us must be broken.

    HE BROUGHT YOU OUT TO TAKE YOU IN Advent Series-Part 1 Acts 7:20-37 Sunday, December 3, 2006 Pastor Brian Matherlee Read Acts 7:20-37 • THE SIGNIFICANCE OF CHRISTMAS TO AMERICANS The Barna Research Group poll, conducted for the Lutheran Hour Ministries found that: 37% of adults in the national ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan