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  • Greg Newton avatar

    Bridging The Gap In Relationships

    Contributed by Greg Newton on Sep 8, 2006
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    Jesus life was centered around building relationships and bringing people to see how important they were and being able to bridge the gap between them and what was making them what they ought to be in this life. When you read the Ten Commandments you will

    “BRIDGING THE GAP IN OUR RELATIONSHIPS” Intro: Jesus life was centered around building relationships and bringing people to see how important they were and being able to bridge the gap between them and what was making them what they ought to be in this life. When you read the Ten Commandments you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Scudder avatar

    The Wrecking Of The World's Wealth Part I Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 25, 2009
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    In chapter 17 we saw the destruction of religious Babylon. In chapter 18 we will see the destruction of commercial Babylon. Over and over John refers to Babylon as a city, so he may be referring to a specific city that will be the center of the world’s ec

    Part I Revelation 18:1-8 Purpose: To show how God will devastate the world’s economy. Aim: I want the listener to see materialism as idolatry. INTRODUCTION: In chapter 17 we saw the destruction of religious Babylon. In chapter 18 we will see the destruction of commercial Babylon. Over and over ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Where Is Your Treasure Stored? Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009
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    What Jesus wants is for us to center our lives around Him and heaven, because in Him is life and Security. To stir our thinking about this He will give us a lesson on wealth and materialism. Again the theme of the sermon on the mount is being distinctive,

    Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount Part 14 Where is your Treasure Stored? Matthew 6:19-24 Introduction Where are our thoughts? What do we think about? Are our thoughts on Earth or on Heaven? Is our mind on Earthly things or on God? What are we seeking, the things of the Earth or the things of Heaven? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Up Against The World Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 12, 2005
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    The cosmos opposes God and is condemned by God. This “world system” is society organized without God and against God. At best, He gets a back seat. The cosmos puts people at the center of all things instead of God. Belonging to Christ involves a radic

    “Up Against The World” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “I have given them Your word, and the world hates them because they are not of the world any more than I am of the world. My prayer is not that You take them out of the world, but to protect them ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • James May avatar

    Breaking Free From Addiction - A Work In Progress

    Contributed by James May on Apr 4, 2006
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    I have read much about the 12 Steps found in drug treatment centers. This is one that I use that is based solely upon the Word of God and the Power of the Blood of Jesus to deliver. This is just a foundation and can be expanded upon in many ways.

    Recovering from Addiction – A Work in Progress By Pastor Jim May One of the greatest weapons that Satan is using against mankind today is the power of addiction. He knows how we were made and what drives us, and he has been busy since the Creation of mankind, perfecting ways to control and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ronnie Miller avatar

    The Resurrection, The Reason To Praise Him (Sermon)

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Mar 12, 2013
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    Apostle Paul wrote 1 Corinthians chapter 15 to straighten out the hearsays and the perverted gospel that was being spread in the city of Corinth. Corinth was the sin center of the Roman Empire in Paul’s day. The spirit of the world seemed to have more

    The Resurrection, the reason to praise Him..1 Corinthians 15: 3 Buddies were talking about death and one asked the others: What would you like people to say about you at your funeral? • One said...."He was a great man, who cared about his community." • Another said...."He was a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Discerning God’s Voice

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 27, 2022
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    There are many different voices fighting for our attention, so we need to train ourselves to hear God’s voice over everything else. In our lesson we'll learnt hear not only what the Lord is saying, but also how we are hearing it.

    Discerning God’s Voice Mark 4:24; Luke 8:18 There are many different voices fighting for our attention, so we need to train ourselves to hear God’s voice over everything else. In fact, it’s vitally important that we seek God and His righteousness first and foremost, and that we hear His voice, ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Assurance Of Salvation

    Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Apr 11, 2002
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    Many people view Christianity as dry and lifeless. It doesn’t have to be that way it is a life changing experience and should be viewed with zest and exuberance because we have that assurance of Eternal Life.

    “Salvation and Assurance” Ephesians 2:1-9 There was a man named Thomas Johnson. During a week of meetings at his corps in St. Joseph, MO, he was the center of attention, laughing, smiling, joking, never a serious moment. After the final meeting given by the speaker, Major David Thomas, he gripped ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The King Is Coming Again Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 6, 2008
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    We need to get ready for the coming of King Jesus.

    The King Is Coming Again Text: Luke 19:28-40 Introduction 1. Illustration: A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. His father returned from church holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked, "Why do you have that palm branch, dad?" ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    United In Christ

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
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    Paul addresses the problem of church division

    It is said when the British and French were fighting in Canada in the 1750s, Admiral Phipps, commander of the British fleet, was told to anchor outside Quebec. He was given orders to wait for the British land forces to arrive and then support them when they attacked the city. Phipps’ navy arrived ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dwayne Brown, PhD avatar

    And Jesus Stood Still

    Contributed by Dwayne Brown, Phd on Dec 31, 2005
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    Blind Bartimaeus

    Try to visualize that surging mass of people. Who, because of their long journey, were all hot and sweaty. The dust clung to them. They were weary, but Jesus was at the height of His popularity and the great crowd of people pressed close to Him. They were jabbering endlessly. Asking questions. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    Honoring God - Lord's Prayer Week 3 Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Nov 29, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,342 views

    After entering into relationship with God in prayer we must honor God for who he is and what he has done. We honor God through praise of his name, and our actions.

    This week I pulled some actual prayers of kids off the internet: Debbie, age 7, prays Dear God: Please send a new baby for Mommy. The new baby you sent last week cries too much. Dear God: Who did you make smarter? Boys or girls? My sister and I want to know. Jimmy, 6 Dear God: How many angels ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Faithfulness

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 6, 2007
    based on 55 ratings
     | 14,467 views

    A sermon for the 11th Sunday after Pentecost Waiting for Jesus to come again

    11th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 14 August 12 Lectionary 19 Luke 12:32-40 Genesis 15:1-6 Faithfulness "Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions, and give alms; provide yourselves with purses that do not grow old, with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    The Suffering King

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 11, 2010
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    THIS IS PART OF A BIBLE STUDY SERIES THAT I HAD ON THE PSALMS

    PSALM 22 THE SUFFERING KING INTRODUCTION: YOU MAY RECOGNIZE THE OPENING WORDS OF THIS PSALM AS SOME OF THE WORDS THAT CHRIST CRIED WHEN HE WAS ON THE CROSS. IT COULD BE THAT BY REFERENCING THESE OPENING WORDS OF THE PSALM THAT JESUS WAS DIRECTING US TO STUDY THE WHOLE PSALM, AND TO APPLY IT TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    Pt. 1 - Self Denial Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 17, 2014
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    An in depth study of the demands of true discipleship.

    "Three Laws of the Discipleship" Pt. 1 -- Self Denial Matthew 16:24-28 Introduction: As I begin today's message let me say that the definition of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ has changed radically from what the Savior spoke of in this section of Matthew's Gospel. In this chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist