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  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    It Begins With Mourning Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 23, 2006
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     | 3,203 views

    A Christian cannot remain unmoved by the pain in the world.

    We’re all familiar with the term compassion fatigue. Do you suppose there’s a related phenomenon called disaster fatigue? We hadn’t even recovered from Katrina when Rita showed up on her heels. I have to confess that I’m tired of watching. But I, at least, have the luxury of being able to turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Monday Again? Monday Again!

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007
     | 4,620 views

    Sermon for Labor Day on a Biblical view of work

    MONDAY AGAIN? MONDAY AGAIN! A Biblical View of Work Labor Day Sunday September 2, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee A man in a hot air balloon realized he was lost. He reduced altitude and spotted a woman below. He descended a bit more and shouted, "Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Be Shrewd!

    Contributed by David Trexler on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,700 views

    Jesus is calling us to start using more of our wits, our brains, our craftiness, our shrewdness that we use to secure our position on earth, and start using these same gifts to the glory of God.

    Sermon for Luke 16:1-13 September 23rd 2007 What do you think guys and gals? Do you want to stick with the text we are dealt today, or maybe search through the Bible and pick one that perhaps is a little easier, at least not quite as challenging? Because, basically every single commentary, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Bear With One Another Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on May 20, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 19,335 views

    God commands us to bear with even the "difficult" people in our lives.

    In the lat 1800’s there were two deacons in a small Baptist church in Mayfield, Kentucky. The two deacons didn’t get along and always opposed each other in any decision related to the church. On one particular Sunday, one deacon put up a small wooden peg on the back wall of the church so the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Immovable

    Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Jul 11, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,350 views

    When we do as God directs, our lives will be immovable by the sins around them and we will be granted the privilege of dwelling in God’s sacred places.

    -I love the Psalms -I know few who do not love the Psalms -Within them we fin much manna to the soul -They are full of praises and encouragement -Yet, they are also full of motivation and instruction -The Psalm we will look at tonight is such -Psalm 15:1-5 -The Psalmist starts out by asking two ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Four Factors That Promote Genuine Holiness #1 Series

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Jul 11, 2006
    based on 84 ratings
     | 14,543 views

    Series No. 1: Because we are redeemed children of God, we are to live holy lives.

    LIVE HOLY LIVES Four Factors that Promote Genuine Holiness 1 Peter 1:13-25 Late one evening an interesting conversation took place in a college dormitory room. One student posed the question, "What do you want to be?" Several different responses were thrown out by various students. Some thought it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seven Supplements For A Holy Life #2 Series

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Jul 14, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,689 views

    Series No. 2: Because we are redeemed children of God, we are to live holy lives.

    SEVEN SUPPLEMENTS FOR A HOLY LIFE 2 Peter 1 :5-8 A fouryear-old girl asked her mother, "Mom, how long is it until my birthday?" The mother responded, "Not very long, dear." To which the child responded, "Is it time for me to start being a good girl?" The little girl was being charmingly real, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pass The Salt, Please!

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 4, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,605 views

    Message urging people to be "salty" as seen in the Sermon on the Mount.

    Pass the Salt, Please! Matthew 5:13 November 3, 2002 Introduction Did any of you get the chance to shine the light into people’s lives this last week? I hope so. Last week we talked about being the light of the world. Today we are going to look at being the salt of the earth. Our Scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What The Christian Life Is To Be Like.

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Nov 6, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,822 views

    Each of the seven miracles recorded in John represent a characteristic of the Christian life.

    Introduction. In John 20:30-31 we discover why John picked seven particular miraculous signs out of the countless number Jesus performed. These were picked that" you may believe Jesus is the Christ, the Son Of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name". The purpose of this sermon is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What's That Smell?

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 11,121 views

    Message concerning being the "aroma of Christ."

    What’s That Smell? 2 Corinthians 2:14-16 November 11, 2002 Introduction What are some of your favorite smells? Maybe it’s a favorite cologne or perfume. Maybe it’s the smell of your home – especially after you have been gone awhile and you walk in the door and that smell just hits you and you ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Garments Of A Christian

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 14, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 11,970 views

    Symbolic garments that depict the transition from the repentant sinner to the dedicated saint.

    THE GARMENTS OF A CHRISTIAN "Awake, awake! Put on your strength, O Zion; Put on your beautiful garments, O Jerusalem, the holy city!" Isaiah 52:1 Every "well-dressed" Christian has three symbolic garments in his wardrobe. They are to be worn in the order listed below. I. SACKCLOTH: THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Miracles In The Christian Life

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,232 views

    The Christian sees what the unbeliever does not see; believes what the unbeliever does not believe; and will escape what the unbeliever cannot escape.

    NOTABLE MIRACLES IN THE CHRISTIAN LIFE "What shall we do to these men? For, indeed, that a notable miracle has been done through them is evident to all who dwell in Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it." Acts 4:26. I. THE CHRISTIAN SEES THE INVISIBLE We see Christ in the Old Testament: As ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    The Power Of A Personal Pentecost

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 3,789 views

    In a positional sense there were only two "Pentecosts" mentioned in the Bible recorded in Acts 2 and Acts 10 but a "personal pentecost" is available to every Christian who earnestly seeks the anointing power of the Holy Spirit in their life.

    THE POWER OF A PERSONAL PENTECOST "But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth." Acts 1:8. The Book of Acts records two great "Pentecostal" experiences in the early ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    There Was A Man Sent From God

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 19, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 6,797 views

    Just as God raised up John the Baptist to proclaim repentance and to call men to prepare the way of the Lord, even so today when He has a work to be done, He seeks for a willing servant.

    THERE WAS A MAN SENT FROM GOD “There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. This man came for a witness of the Light, that all through him might believe. He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light. That was the true Light which gives light to every man coming into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Conformation And Transformation

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 20, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,589 views

    The world wants you to conform to its thinking and its ways but what is needed is a transformation achieved through the new birth experience. Once achieved, we are to strive to be conformed to the image of His Son.

    CONFORMATION AND TRANSFORMATION “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” Romans 12:2 I. Worldly conformation…the “ easy and popular way” “Enter in at the narrow gate; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist