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  • Matthew Street avatar

    Peter's Prejudices Purged Series

    Contributed by Matthew Street on Oct 13, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,808 views

    God challenges Peter’s prejudices in three ways firstly i. through a vision ii. through a personal encounter with Cornelius iii. By turning up himself in the person of the Holy Spirit.

    How do we feel about those people who live at the other end of our road? How do we feel about those people who live on the new estate or come from the old village of Peasedown? How do we feel about people from Wellow, Midsomer Norton, Radstock or Combe Down. How do we feel about people from ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    Head Start The Right Start

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,782 views

    A challenge to the faith community to early childhood education by having a fidelity to the cultural values of every child, by developing a fellowship that creates community for each child, and by furthering the advancement of a program that has proven it

    Sermon Preached on Sunday, September 24, 2006 “Head Start the Right Start” Paul’s Thanksgiving and Prayer 3 Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God.4 Whenever I pray, I make my requests for all of you with joy,5 for you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Need Healthy Children Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 16, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,795 views

    The challenge before us is how best to create a healthcare system in which all children receive care that is safe, effective, efficient, timely and family centered regardless of background or cultural differences.

    Sermon on Sunday, September 10, 2006 at Union Baptist Church “We Need Healthy Children” Mark 9: 14-27 “How long has the child been like this?” In this second installment in our Back to School Series, Jesus poses a question over two thousand years ago that haunts us today, “How ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Can I Rejoice While Suffering? Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,973 views

    Peter is going to challenge us to keep five important facts in mind as they pertain to rejoicing while suffering. We will answer the question today, “How can I rejoice while suffering?”

    How can I rejoice while Suffering? 1 Peter 4:12-19 Introduction Dr. Adrian Rogers has said that “A faith not worth testing is a faith that is not worth trusting.” It is a simple fact that no one is immune from pain and suffering in this life. Whether we are rich or poor, educated or unlearned, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Reveals Our Temptations Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,318 views

    This week we examine Jesus as a model of emotionally healthy spirituality. We’ll uncover 3 temptations that keep us from growing and then three challenges to fulfill to combat those temptations.

    Back to School Jesus Reveals Our Temptations Luke 4:1-13 October 18, 2009 This week I want to lift up to Jesus as a model of healthy emotional spirituality. Turn to the passage read earlier: Luke 4:1-13. How many of you exercise regularly? Yeah, every morning the alarm clock rings, I jump at of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Do This In Remembrance Of Me: Baptize Disciples & Eat The Lord's Supper Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 26, 2008
     | 4,540 views

    Peter showed how prophecy was fulfilled and how Christ is building His church. In this sermon we see 1) The Conviction, 2) The Commands, 3) The Challenge, 4) The Conversions, and 5) The Communion.

    You can tell certain things about a person from what you see. One thing that we do to identify that we are married is to put a ring on the second last finger of a left hand. For a woman an engagement ring is given during an engagement period and on the wedding day, couples exchange rings during the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Money Matters Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on May 10, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,003 views

    The second in a series walking through the book of James. This message explores the challenges which people have faced in finding their identity in financial status since the days of Christ, right up to today.

    We are diving into our second week of study in the book of James. Let’s quickly recap what we learned about the book of James last week. Don’t be shy. If you know the answer, call it out. James is located in the Old or New Testament? (New) Anyone remember what number book James is out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Spot The Servant Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jun 3, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,340 views

    How do we spot someone who is a true servant of God? Is it immediately obvious? Can it be spotted from what they do...? (indirectly this is a subtle challenge to be the right kind of servants of God)

    "Spot the servant". 2 Cor 6:1-13. WBC 5 May 2005 am Thought you’d like this! "I’m going away for a while. Please could you water my pot plants for me when I’m gone. Once a day should be fine. (PPT after reading out to reveal "please water my plants while away.jpg" in My pictures\illustrations ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rules Or Reality Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 14, 2005
    based on 41 ratings
     | 9,224 views

    It’s much easier for us to follow rules than to allow the character of God to rule our behavior. Jesus challenges us to let go of law and let the Spirit guide.

    For an audio version of this and other Bible studies: Go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com. When it comes to some things in life we like rules and laws – like the law of gravity: “In the ongoing battle between objects made of aluminum going hundreds of miles per hour and the ground going zero miles ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Brian B avatar

    The End Is Near ( And It's Just The Beginning)

    Contributed by Brian B on Aug 13, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,439 views

    In this sermon, I'll demonstrate that there is an end! I’ll show when it will be! What it will be like! also if the end is just the beginning, what is it the beginning of? ends with a closing challenge!

    *disclaimer.. I was a Nazarene pastor at the time of this writing. I have since changed some of my positions but I will leave this sermon here. Brian Then end is near! (And it’s just the beginning!) (This is an original sermon. any similarities are coincidental. most of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Reap What You Sojourn

    Contributed by Matthew Everhard on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,185 views

    How does the church escape the "Adding Members" model and revert to a biblical definition of evangelism? This message uses Jesus’ challenge that "the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few" in incite compassionate outreach.

    “You Reap What You Sojourn” by Matthew Everhard. Originally preached on Sunday Morning, July 4th, 2004 at Hudson Presbyterian Church. Words 2205 Their primary concern was membership. Specifically, that membership was on the rise. Well, either that or member PLEDGES-- those were equally important. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Milk And Honey..." By Dr. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Sep 15, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,376 views

    Crisis are a challenge from God to exercise confidence in Him. As the Children of Israel wondered in the wilderness we too will face our trials, hopefully not in the same manneror response, Let’s see!

    Introduction Israel’s wilderness wonderings is an account from which much can be learned about God’s loving kindness and care for His children. It is also a lesson in what not to do when trouble or crisis come our way. The children provoked God to anger with their lack of faith and trust. Today ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Rigney avatar

    The Call Of His Church

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jan 28, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,532 views

    This sermon is about our great call as God’s people to Make Disciples along with His plan and promises. It challenges us to make this Purpose our priority in life and our church.

    The Call of His Church Matthew 28:16-20 – Pastor Brad Rigney Intro.: A. Isn’t it wonderful to be Called? To be called Dad; to be called friend; to be called up on the phone because the person has missed you; to be called for a special task; etc. B. Well, think about all the great things we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Let Children Come To Jesus

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 20, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,366 views

    This event teaches us something about God, something about people and something about entry into God’s kingdom. The sermon challenges Christians in our attitudes towards children in particular.

    Today’s Bible reading tells us something about God. It tells us something about people; and it tells us something about entry into God’s Kingdom. It tells us that some people will enter God’s kingdom and it tells us that some people will not enter God’s kingdom. In Luke’s gospel today’s Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. avatar

    Every Shut Eye Ain't Sleep, Every Goodbye Ain't Gone

    Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on May 3, 2007
    based on 91 ratings
     | 60,370 views

    A eulogy for a woman who died, who had several physical challenges, but was raised in the church and knew the Lord. The sermon can be easily adapted to fit any person who dies in Christ.

    Text: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58 51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, 52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. 53 For this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist