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  • John Williams III avatar

    Squelching The Sinful Nature (April 6, 2014).

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020
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    As Christians, we have to work to tune into the Spirit and tune out the flesh to successfully walk with God.

    SQUELCHING THE SINFUL NATURE Text: Romans 8:6- 11 How many times have we heard of the self-made man? Frank Sinatra once sang about how he did his way------“I did it my way …”. What is it in human nature that drives us? What is it that motivates us and propels us? From reading this passage ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Intervene

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 23, 2008
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    A message on intercessory prayer

    INTERVENE! A Message on Intercessory Prayer John 17 Wednesday, June 11, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee 1. The primacy of intercession a. 1 Timothy 2:1, “I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone.” i. The most important part of corporate ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Fruit Of Discouragement

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009
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    How negative attitutdes damage people

    THE FRUIT OF DISCOURAGEMENT May 17, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee What are the reasons for your discouragement? Perception that: • It’s taking too long (Abraham) • It’s not fair (Jonah) • I’m all alone (Elijah) • It’s not possible (Thomas) • Maybe they’re right (two blind men on the road in ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    These Dry Bones

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005
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    We, as Christians, need to fight complacency and follow Christ with everything we have.

    Open with clip from The Patriot During a memorial service, Gabriel makes an announcement to enlist men in the South Carolina militia. However King George was the one who ordered the hanging of the men being memorialized, trying to set an example to the rest of the colonists-and it worked. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Do You Listen To? Series

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Mar 5, 2006
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    On The Sufficiency of Scripture

    Intro: I suspect if I describe this picture, you’ll know what I’m talking about. Harry Truman is holding a copy of the Chicago Tribune over his head. The date is November 3rd, 1948. The headline loudly reads, “Dewey Defeats Truman.” But President Truman has the last laugh. You see, he had, in fact ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All You Need Is Love Series

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 18, 2008
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    "Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. The commandments, ’You shall not commit adultery; You shall not murder; You shall not steal; You shall not covet’; and any other commandment, are summed

    I’ve decided to speak this morning on one of the most unnerving and threatening pieces of Scripture I’ve ever come across - threatening and unnerving at least for professional clerics like myself (people who get paid to teach the Bible). The passage is from Paul’s letter to the church at Rome, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Samuel Failed As A Father

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 22, 2015
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    To show that if the LORD will make you a successful leader, be successful first with your family.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a successful spiritual leader but failed as a father? for fathers only, you will fail if you don't rear your children in the training, discipline and counsel and admonition of the LORD. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that if the LORD will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lord's Mercy On Leaders

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 12, 2015
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    To show that even GOD's enemies will come and humble themselves to the LORD, the LORD will answer their prayers.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you kneel in prayer? Yes. When I am in prayer rooms and my bed room. Philippians 2:10-11 That in (at) the name of Jesus every knee should (must) bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, And every tongue [frankly and openly] confess and acknowledge that Jesus Christ is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Calling Of Elisha By Elijah - 1 Kings 19:20

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 4, 2011
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    Calling of Elisha By Elijah - 1 Kings 19:20 It takes a genuine man of God to recognize another genuine man of God. It takes a real man of God to conquer a man of God. How to spot your successor in the ministry? How to know how to choose your leaders, a

    Calling of Elisha By Elijah - 1 Kings 19:20 1 Kings 19:20 Elisha then left his oxen, ran after Elijah, and said, "Let me kiss my father and mother good-bye, and then I will go with you." Elijah answered, "All right, go back. I'm not stopping you!" It takes a genuine man ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A New But Old Message Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 18, 2010
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    What is this new but old message? 1- The truth is in Christ 2- The light is in loving others 3- The darkness is in hating others

    INTRO.- New but old. How can that be? How can anything be new and yet old at the same time? ILL.- Elaine and I have new neighbors next door. I had never met them until one day I was outside and noticed that a truck was delivering a pickup truck to their driveway. I went to investigate ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fruit Of The Spirit # 1

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022
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    Today we are going to start a series on the Fruit of the Spirit. The first one we are going to deal with is the fruit of LOVE.

    THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT SERIES, and I want to encourage you to be here for every service. Illus: This series reminds me of the farmer that had a pet pig with a wooden leg. A man was visiting his farm one day and asked him how the pig lost it’s leg. The old farmer responded by saying that the pig ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choosing The Promise Of The Future Over The Pain Of The Past

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Sep 6, 2012
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    We all have a past; and that past will have it's share of failures. However, we must not let that past hinder our possessing the promises of our future.

    Quotes – William (Bill) J. Clinton: “Strength and wisdom are not opposing values.” “Let us all take more responsibility, not only for ourselves and our families but for our communities and our country.” “Part of our essential humanity is paying respect to what ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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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
     | 4,832 views

    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