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  • David Flowers avatar

    The Missing Piece: Other People Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,667 views

    We cannot follow Jesus effectively if we remain isolated. Letting others be close to us is essential in pursuing the Christian life.

    The Missing Piece: Other People Following Jesus, part 5 October 30, 2005 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers An article in Christianity today begins this way: I came to a startling revelation a few months ago. I don’t have any friends. I don’t. I have a lot of acquaintances but, other than my ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Love Is The Key To The Kingdom

    Contributed by James May on Mar 30, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 11,205 views

    The Love of God is the key that brings us close to entering the Kingdom of God. The gospel is all about Love for God and for other people.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God's Special Servants: Deacons

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 6, 2003
    based on 127 ratings
     | 15,368 views

    Appointing Deacons reminds us of the challenges God has given to all of us to follow Christ closely and work for his cause.

    God’s Special Servants: Deacons I found this interesting illustration that is appropriate to today’s celebration of our new deacons… **Bruce Larson, in his book "Wind and Fire," points out some interesting facts about Sandhill Cranes: He says: These large birds, who fly great distances across ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Need To Rend Our Hearts

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 4, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 10,831 views

    How many of us examine our lives that closely on a daily basis? (This sermon can be used for Ash Wednesday or in general).

    THE NEED TO REND OUR HEARTS Text: Joel 2:1-2, 2 12-18 In his biography, Benjamin Franklin, reveals a lot about the kind of person he was. He would often look at his individual progress of each day. Someone (Raymond McHenry?) has observed Ben Franklin’s method specifically. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Enemies Of Faith - Doubt And Unbelief

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Mar 19, 2005
    based on 66 ratings
     | 25,099 views

    God has ordained faith to open the heavens. Doubt and unbelief close them. This sermon examines an enemy of faith - doubt and unbelief

    Enemies of Faith – Doubt and Unbelief Faith unlocks the storehouse of God but doubt unbelief locks it - are we stuck in doubt and unbelief - not walking in the land of Canaan and promise, where the Spirit of God, in all His blessing, falls and ignites? We have a great many wilderness Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Paul's Crown In Them - Part 13 Of 13 Series

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,951 views

    Paul finally closes out chapter 2 with great anticipation to being with them soon in 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20.

    "Service and the Second Coming" - Part 13 of 13 “Paul’s Crown In Them – Part c” 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20 I. Paul’s COURAGE before them. (vv. 1-4). II. Paul’s COMMITMENT to them. (vv. 5-6) III. Paul’s CARE for the Thessalonians. (vv. 7-9) IV. Paul’s CONDUCT among them. (vv. 10-12) V. Paul’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Saul - The Bible's Tragic Hero

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,701 views

    Saul, man’s kind of king, came so close and yet so far from being God’s man.

    Saul- The Bible’s Tragic Hero (Bridge Lane Chapel, 25/08/02, am) Hymns Readings 1. Psalm 51 2. 1 Chronicles 10 3. Hebrews 12:12-24 Intro- The Tragic Hero Greek tragedy (Aristotle) components: • Unity of time, place and action • Inspire horror and pity • Man of greatness with tragic flaw • Ends in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are You Doing In Sodom? Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 19, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,817 views

    Sodom represents the allurment of the world. It proved deadly for Lot, and it will just as surely destroy our lives if we venture close to the world.

    Our passage gives us a powerful lesson concerning worldliness. The key question from Genesis 14, “how close can you get to sin before it corrupts you?” The key verse, is Genesis 14:12. There we learn that while Lot first “pitched his tents near Sodom, now we read that Lot was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Forgive Us Our Debts

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 16, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,541 views

    Christ gave this perfect patter for prayers we are to offer to the Father. We are to do our part to study it closely and follow it correctly.

    Forgive Us Our Debts Matthew 6:12 Intro Christ gave this perfect pattern for the prayers we are to offer to the Father. We are to do our part to study it closely and follow it correctly. There is a very significant conjunction in this perfect pattern of prayer. The word “and” links the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trees In The Park

    Contributed by James May on May 4, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 19,080 views

    We will always see "men as trees walking" until we get close enough to Jesus to have a clear vision of others.

    Trees in the Park By Pastor Jim May Don’t you just love to have the time to take a walk in the park and see all of God’s creation in a peaceful setting? There’s just something about it that calms the spirit and helps us to realize just how big and loving our God truly is. One of the things that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Recession Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Shawn Williams on Aug 13, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,177 views

    This message is to teach you how to close the door on fear, by strengthening your faith in God and solidifying your confidence in His Word.

    Recession: This is not the Time to Fear 2 Timothy 1:7 John 16:33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. 1Pe 4:12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Transforming Role Of The Word

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,821 views

    The greatest threat to the Bible is believers who don’t live close enough to God’s Word for it to perform its purpose.

    The Transforming Role of the Word Hebrews 4:12 What is the greatest threat to the Bible? A Soviet Russian dictionary defined the Bible as a ‘collection of fantastic legends without scientific support. It is full of dark hints, historical mistakes, and contradictions. It serves as a factor for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    A Good Cry Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 12, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 19,928 views

    Go ahead, have a good cry if you need to. Then let your tears draw you close to others and to God.

    There is a new trend in China’s changing culture, which I find very interesting. The trend is a Cry Bar and it’s spreading to several major Chinese cities. The first Cry Bar opened eight or nine years ago (2003) in the city of Nanjing with only a sofa, a few tables, and tissues – a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Enduring Soldier

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Nov 21, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,599 views

    Our life for Christ is in many ways required to closely parallel that of a soldier who is committed to his calling in discipline, obedience and loyalty.

    It was indeed a moving ceremony to witness the graduation of recruits as they are recognized as Marines! The new Marines were thrown together, to live together, enduring together, tolerating each other, supporting each other, working together and striving to that day when they are finally ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Overcoming Marginal Living

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,133 views

    God wants to help us move away from the margins (edges) of His love and continue to grow as close to Jesus as possible.

    Overcoming Marginal Living -Several months ago Robin and I were sitting in the living room one night and all of a sudden there was a big thump! We went into Zoe’s room to check it out and she had fallen out of bed. She was fine. We helped her back in and she didn’t even remember it in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God