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  • Troy Borst avatar

    Mud In Your Eye

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 8, 2011
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    In situations that at great trials, when we ask "Why Me?" we see that it is an opportunity for God to get the glory.

    MUD IN YOUR EYE JOHN 9:1-41 HERE IS THE SCENE: READ JOHN 9:35-41 35 Jesus heard that they had thrown him out, and when he found him, he said, "Do you believe in the Son of Man?" 36 "Who is he, sir?" the man asked. "Tell me so that I may believe in him." 37 Jesus said, "You have now seen him; in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Discover The Rhythms Of The Daily Office And Sabbath Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 12, 2011
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    Part 6 in series Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, this message teaches on the importance of the twin disciplines of Sabbath and Daily Office.

    Discover the Rhythms of the Daily Office and Sabbath Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, prt. 6 Wildwind Community Church November 14, 2010 David Flowers Monday through Friday. Get out of bed. Grab your morning coffee, and maybe some breakfast. Shower. Get dressed. Hopefully brush your teeth ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Walk As Jesus Walked Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Feb 13, 2011
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    5th message in the series. John gives 3 tests to ensure our walk will please God.

    TEXT: 1st John 2:3-11 TITLE: Walk as Jesus Walked SERIES: Letters from John TOPIC: tests of faithfulness OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, January 9, 2011 PROP.: John gives three tests to prove if your walk is pleasing to God. INTRODUCTION: Good morning! We are continuing in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thou Shall Not Be Violent (6) Series

    Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Feb 20, 2011
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    Reading strange stories in the Bible, in search of an answer that will lead us to find some answers in God’s dealing with human despair and suffering. We need to read those stories in the light of the cross - the story of what He has done to set things ri

    THOU SHALL NOT BE VIOLENT (Law and Grace - The 6th Commandment) There is something in human nature that is drawn to a spicy scandal or by a violent act. Millions will tune in to exclusive interviews with the criminals or buy best-sellers which give people’s inside stories with the dirty ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    For The Best Of Baptists-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 21, 2011
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    1 of 3. The writer to the Hebrews described what was available in Christ Jesus to the religiously comfortable. A higher plane is available to the religiously comfortable or ’the best of baptists?’ For the Best of Baptists, there is a Higher...

    For The Best of Baptists-I—Hebrews 7:1-10 My great-grandfather Jesse Sherman/Shack behind them—Children in background-no one holding hands—No smiles—Wearing homemade shoes—Beside wife—Long white beard to center of his chest—Holding rifle—Dog at side/Learn a lot from the picture if know what to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Lesson From God

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Feb 26, 2011
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    This message indicates what God considers important in our life.

    Text: “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you” (Matthew 6:33). You have read and heard this Scripture many times, but have you ever stopped to think about what the words “But seek first the kingdom of God and His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Celebrating And Sharing God’s Love Everyday.

    Contributed by Eugene Morell on Feb 24, 2012
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    This sermon talks about sharing God's love.

    CELEBRATING AND SHARING GOD’S LOVE EVERYDAY. 1 Corinthians 13:8-13. 1. Christians are the one who have the real reason to celebrate a day of love. Psalm 40:9-10. I have proclaimed the good news of righteousness in the great assembly; Indeed, I do not restrain my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Green Acres Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 1, 2012
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    A study of the Gospel of Mark chapter 4 verses 1 through 20

    Mark 4:1-20 Green Acres “And again He began to teach by the sea. And a great multitude was gathered to Him, so that He got into a boat and sat in it on the sea; and the whole multitude was on the land facing the sea. 2 Then He taught them many things by parables, and said to them in His ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Resurrection Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 2, 2012
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     | 5,935 views

    In this sermon we examine the evidence for the resurrection of Christ.

    Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. In our study of his letter to the Corinthians Paul has just concluded a long discussion regarding spiritual gifts. He now turns his attention to an issue about which ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Our Designated High Priest" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 31, 2008
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     | 5,778 views

    Sermon 13 in a study in HEBREWS

    “For every high priest taken from among men is appointed on behalf of men in things pertaining to God, in order to offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins; 2 he can deal gently with the ignorant and misguided, since he himself also is beset with weakness; 3 and because of it he is obligated to ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Breaking Free Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 31, 2008
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    This is the introductory message on a series in the book of Galatians, the "Magna Charta of Christian Liberty." This message encourages us to listen to and believe in the Lord when he tells us, "I am setting you free!"

    Breaking Free! (Galatians 1:1-5) Tony Campolo tells the story of a town where all the residents are ducks. Every Sunday the ducks waddle out of their houses and waddle down Main Street to their church. They waddle into the sanctuary and squat in their proper pews. The duck choir waddles in and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Responding To Rejection Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 2, 2009
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     | 6,492 views

    In Romans 9:1-5 the Apostle Paul bares his soul and shows us how to respond to those who reject the gospel.

    Scripture It is difficult for any of us to receive a hard truth, however necessary it may be for us to hear it. But it is always much easier to hear it if it is told in love. Pastor and author Ray Stedman tells of a congregation that had dismissed its pastor. Someone asked a member of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God's Timing And My Time

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 8, 2009
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     | 56,711 views

    Originally preached as a New Year’s message, this sermon focuses on the importance of living our lives by God’s timetable...not ours.

    God’s Timing and My Time [Inspired by John Maxwell’s "God’s Timing and my Time.] “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven…” -Ecclesiastes 3:1 Icebreaker: In a recent panel for the comic strip The Family Circus, Dolly was shown drawing a picture with her ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Gift Of Myrrh Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 11, 2009
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    Part 3 in series The Three Gifts. Scripture records that the third gift given to Jesus by the Magi was myrrh – a gift given to one who was to die. Why was Jesus given this gift at such a young age?

    The Gift of Myrrh The Three Gifts, prt. 3 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers December 13, 2008 Matthew 2:11 (NRSV) 11 On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    What's Seeping Through Your Skin? Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 11, 2009
     | 2,910 views

    In a return to an earlier series, Slowing Down (this is now part six of that series), Dave talks about the importance of structuring life so that the right influences “seep into our skin.”

    What’s Seeping Through Your Skin? Slowing Down, part 6 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 3, 2009 We’re going to do something tonight I have never done before. We’re going to pick up with new sermons in a series that I was doing a few months ago. This series will probably be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist