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  • Tim Smith avatar

    Overcoming Fear Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 26,743 views

    Fear is “the oldest and strongest emotion of mankind.” It can box us in and hold us captive. This sermon looks at how to overcome fear

    Overcoming Fear Matthew 10:26-36 There’s the story of 5 year-old Johnny who was in the kitchen as his mother made supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of soup but he didn't want to go in alone. “It’s dark in there and I am scared.” She asked again ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Worry And Giving

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 9, 2016
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     | 4,960 views

    If we honestly consider the subject of how we part with our money, we will discover much about ourselves. Our text has much to teach about how financial security affects our trust in God.

    Matthew 6:25-34 Worry and Giving 6/29/03 D. Marion Clark Introduction Some may say that “stewardship” is a code word for asking for money. I suppose that is true to a point. But if we honestly consider the subject of how we part with our money, we will discover much about ourselves. Our text ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The God Of Wrath

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Oct 19, 2016
     | 8,346 views

    While it is true that we serve a God of love, we see another side of God in Romans chapter one. We are left to our own vices when we reject the love of God and live in godless idolatry. 4 characteristics of a godless man

    The Wrath of GOD Introduction: If you take a look at a coin you can see what we call the heads and the tails. on one side you see the head of one of our founding fathers (depending on the coin) and on the other you see a different picture, maybe an eagle or the capital etc. Regardless, of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Christian's Vote

    Contributed by Steve Klein on Oct 21, 2016
     | 7,591 views

    This lesson delves into the Christian's relation to government and his obligation to make the world a better place. God rules in the kingdoms of men and we must trust Him. Ultimately, our citizenship is in heaven.

    The Christian’s Vote Intro: We start with the truth that we’ll end with. As a Christian, I am a citizen of the United States, but first and foremost, I am a citizen of heaven. Philippians 3:20 “For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Freedom's Blessing Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 25, 2016
     | 6,994 views

    Stop trying to keep the law and start trusting Christ with your life to be truly blessed.

    Tim Wilson, a pastor in Colorado, talks about his days at Fort Benning, attending the United States Army Airborne School. He and his buddies were sitting on hard wooden bleachers as they prepared for their first parachute jump. Soon they would soar hundreds of feet above the red Georgia clay and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Shepherd Psalm Series

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016
     | 14,847 views

    A look at God as Our Shepherd

    Psalm 23 - The Shepherd Psalm - 1/16/11 Turn with me this morning to Psalm 23. If you open your bible right in the middle, you probably will land somewhere in the Psalms or just a little right of the Psalms. This is one of the most familiar passages in the whole Bible. The only passage I can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Death Has Lost Its Sting, We Are All Resurrected, But To Where.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 8, 2016
     | 12,205 views

    What we believe about death and resurrection affects more of our lives than we think. This is a controversial subject, but it needs to be discussed and understood. Why is this important and what actually happens when we die, according to the bible?

    This sermon was delivered during Evening Song at Holy Trinity, Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 6th November 2016; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for tonight are: Philippians 3:15-18 Luke 20:27-40 Please join me in a short prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    The Story Of A Birth Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 27, 2016
     | 9,128 views

    At Christmas we often talk about the birth of Jesus but this message is about the birth of John, The Story Seldom Told

    The Story of a Birth We all know the Story; we’ve heard it over and over again. this is the beginning of the Christmas story and it has all the earmarks of a great story. You hear it this time of year in sermons, songs and read about it on Christmas cards. Of course, it’s the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Getting Ready For Christmas (Updated)

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 30, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,429 views

    With Christmas right around the corner, it got me thinking about how we as Christians ought to prepare for the spiritual side of Christmas. In this message I’d like to share four (4) distinct ways based on those who were there and what they did. Plus a Special ending "Overshadowed"

    Getting Ready for Christmas Watch on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YW1yvKZGFmY Christmas is right around the corner and already as a society we’ve endured a month of Black Friday, a time when we can get the best deals on our Christmas giving. This got me thinking about how ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Surrender

    Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Jul 7, 2023
     | 4,487 views

    This event in the life of Jehoshaphat reveals 5 important elements to truly seeking God.

    {Here Comes Trouble Series Sermon #1} Surrender 2 Chronicles 20: 1 – 19 This story is about a man named Jehoshaphat and the trouble he faced. It wasn't trouble that he went looking for; it invaded his life uninvited, threatening to destroy all he had ever accomplished. Jehoshaphat ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Remember The Duck / There Is Now No Condemnation For Those Who Are In Christ Jesus

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 7, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,783 views

    Even those of us who call ourselves followers of the Christ find ourselves at times with a yoke weary and heavy laden.And when the yoke is heavy we become more vulnerable to sin and to self condemnation. Yet take heart "There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.

    Beloved ... We have a Lord ... that loves us ... fully. That understands the weight ... that the world tries to burden us ... with. Hear again our text from Matthew: Jesus says BIBLE "Come to me all who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest. END (Mathew 11:28-30) Jesus shows ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Basis Of Our Justification

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 12, 2023
     | 1,162 views

    The basis of our Justification - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: • One man’s failure brought mankind’s fall (vs 12-14) • One man’s fix bought mankind’s favour (vs 15-21) SERMON BODY ill: • I have a list of opposites, • I will give you a word and collectively shout out the opposite. • Happy x sad • Above x below • Broad x narrow • Ability x ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    We Fall Down And We Get Up

    Contributed by Joe Bedy on Jul 25, 2023
     | 2,625 views

    This message looks at the Believer's walk as we navigate a world of sinful humanity. We suffer from sin and we perpetrate sin. How then shall we live? How can we have a pure heart or like David become a person after God's own heart?

    f I had to give this sermon a title- It would be: WE FALL DOWN AND WE GET UP Today’s Scriptures 2 Sam 11 & 12, ps 51, 1 Jn 1: 8-9 Before I preach this message today-I want you to know I am NOT sinless NOR are you-But as we mature “in Christ”- We will sin less and less 2 Sam 11 In this chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Getting The Victory Over Temptation Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 28, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,866 views

    To get the victory over temptation... we must know: 1) our enemy 2) our responsibility 3) our God

    Getting The Victory Over Temptation The King and His Kingdom OKAY – I want to start off today by reading a passage from the book of Deuteronomy. Anyone know... • What the name means? Second law • What section of the Bible it is found in? Pentateuch (5 books) In this book the new generation ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be People Of Excellence In A Generation Of Compromise Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 8, 2023
     | 3,544 views

    What does the word excellence mean to you? To me excellence means to be consistent in good character, attitude, quality, and standards. It means to be unapologetically different. Being a person of excellence is a continuous process and should the goal for every believer.

    Subject: Be People of Excellence in a Generation of Compromise Scripture: Daniel 1:8-21 “But Daniel was determined not to defile himself by eating the food and wine given to them by the king. He asked the chief of staff for permission not to eat these unacceptable foods. 9 Now God had given the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist