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  • Jim Kane avatar

    Stepping Stones To Faith: Kindness Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2008
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     | 4,137 views

    The fourth sermon of a seven part series, ‘Stepping Stones and Stumbling Blocks to Faith.’

    (Slide 1) When I was a few months from graduation from seminary, the church I had attended during college had a position open and I was very interested in it. The pastor had become a spiritual mentor to me and I was hopeful for the opportunity to work with him. When we met to discuss the position ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Having A Life That Has Meaning

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 17, 2008
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     | 2,627 views

    Getting roots so we can be strong ino ur faith

    Having a life that has meaning Have you ever felt that some people seem to be productive in almost everything they do? In our land we have become very conscious of being productive as the main goal in life. We are given once a month from the government a report of our gross national product which ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Where Is God When Trouble Strikes?

    Contributed by Ian Lyall on Oct 20, 2005
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     | 3,882 views

    Trouble strikes us all at times, and often out of the blue. Do we press the panic button, ot trust that God is with us in the storm?

    A tale of two acorns: Two acorns fell on the earth. One was in open ground; the other in the middle of a dense forest. The acorn in the open ground produced a sapling as its roots began to grow. For a while the growth was held back as the root system developed going deep into the soil and round ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    First Things

    Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 25, 2008
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     | 5,887 views

    Delighting one’s self in God is the first priority of the Chrisitan

    "Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him, and he will act. He will bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday." INTRODUCTION TO THE SUMMER SERIES This summer we will examine some ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Stick With It

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 9, 2015
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     | 39,359 views

    Hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering. Fight and never quit for your destiny depends on your patience.

    “Stick with it” By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Hebrews 10:23 & 35-39 “Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised ;) Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. For ye have need of patience, ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Giving Thanks For Thankless Things

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 20, 2017
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     | 8,829 views

    It's not hard to be thankful for obvious things like God, our families or our health, but what about things that might not be obvious like food, shelter and clothing? And then there are the things that we wouldn't be thankful for at all...but should be.

    GIVING THANKS FOR THANKLESS THINGS It's not very hard to be thankful for obvious things like our families, our health, or the blessings that come into our lives. But what about the things that we might not think of so easily, like the roof over our head, the clothes on our back and the food in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pursuing Contentment

    Contributed by Dwight Kennedy on Dec 15, 2017
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     | 10,324 views

    It's a tragedy that the lack of contentment today has become the norm for even the children of God, yet contentment is absolutely essential to walk worthily of our Lord.

    “Pursuing Contentment” Philippians 4: 4-7 by Dwight Kennedy Outline: 1. Rejoice Greatly in Your Heavenly Maker. (vs. 4) (An Act of Worship) 2. Respond in Gentleness & Hardiness to Men. (vs. 5) (Action in Our Work) 3. Request with Gratitude and Humility in Every Manner. (vs. 6) (The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transformation: Possible--The Transformation Of Zacchaeus Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Apr 26, 2016
     | 10,963 views

    This sermon reflects on the transformation of Zacchaeus from taker to giver, from greedy to generosity and seeks to discover how we might apply that same transformation to our lives.

    Okay. We can’t read Zacchaeus without doing some short jokes, right? Why do short people get mad so easily? Because they have short tempers! Unfortunately, I crashed into the back of a car at the lights today. A really short guy got out of the car and said, “I’m not ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Righteousness Plus Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022
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     | 1,928 views

    The law has a purpose beyond itself. The law is a tool to form a people for God.

    Judicial philosophy is much in the news right now. And underlying the debates – in addition to some very important policy issues - are some very fundamental questions. Who makes the law? Where does law come from? What is law for? What can law do? What role should religion play in the formation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Removing The Hindrances

    Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Aug 4, 2022
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    In the race of life we must remove the hindrances from our lives so that we can run the race to win it.

    Four ways to build spiritual strength below the waterline: 1. Thirst After God- (Ps.42:1)” As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. 2. Relinquish Your Will to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What’s In Your Clay? (September 4, 2022)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Sep 1, 2022
     | 3,380 views

    How many times have you seen a Capitol One commercial where you always hear the question, “What’s in your wallet?” As we hear today’s text a better question to ask is “What’s in your clay?” What’s in our clay that makes us resistant to how God is trying to mold us and shape us?

    WHAT’S IN YOUR CLAY? Text: Jeremiah 18:1 -11 Jeremiah 18:1-11 The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD: (2) "Come, go down to the potter's house, and there I will let you hear my words." (3) So I went down to the potter's house, and there he was working at his ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    What Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 1, 2020
     | 2,042 views

    When you put your faith in Christ, you will experience pressure and you will be tried but you will also have God who will not only give you the strength to persevere but us them tomold you, to make you more righteous.

    For the next couple of weeks, I thought we would take a close look at what has been called the “Achilles’ Heel” of Christianity. What is our “Achilles’ Heel,” you might ask? It is the question of pain and suffering. The Barna Group, founded in 1984, is a marketing research firm focused on the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Elisha

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 21, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 13,474 views

    How Elisha dealt with the loss of his friend and mentor Elijah

    My text this morning is taken from the Old Testament reading: 2 Kings 2:1-12 It is the well-known story of Elijah and Elisha and how God took Elijah up to heaven in a whirlwind and Elisha was left behind on his own. This morning, I would to look at Elisha, and see how he dealt with the loss of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    In Death There Is Life

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 25, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,631 views

    The death of Elijah released the ministry of Elisha

    My text this morning is taken from the Old Testament reading: 2 Kings 2:1-12 It is the well-known story of Elijah and Elisha and how God took Elijah up to heaven in a whirlwind and Elisha was left behind on his own. This morning, I would to look at Elisha, and see how he dealt with the loss of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Handling Scriptures Skillfully Series

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,294 views

    How much of the Bible is a normal christian supposed to know? The standard for all of us is a skilled workman. There are several basic skills we should all have as beleivers.

    Handling the Bible Skillfully Janet and I love the Colonial period of time. I read about it regularly, both about the Revolutionary War and the period leading up to and immediately after the writing and adoption of the Constitution. I love studying the war and the incredible victory won under the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist