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  • Richard Sharp avatar

    It's All About Relationships Series

    Contributed by Richard Sharp on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,065 views

    In the opening verses of Galatians 4, Paul shares about our relationship with God and our relationship with others. How do they relate? How important our relationships to God?

    Galatians 4:1-16 It’s All about Relationships Ben Hooper was born in Newport, Tennessee in 1870 He was born out of wedlock , to Sarah Wade. As a result, He had a tough childhood, being taunted by others. In his early school years , his Grandfather died, and his mother was forced to place Ben ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Right To Do Good To All

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jan 15, 2008
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     | 4,328 views

    Because of Christ we are to do good to all. How do we do this and why?

    Text: Galatians 6:1-10 Title: Christmas Gifts – The right to do good to all. Introduction The Apostle Paul closes out the book of Galatians by telling the church to do good to all and I thought it would be appropriate for us to close out the year with the same message. “Brothers, if anyone is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Knowing The Truth (Part 1)

    Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 25, 2008
     | 2,533 views

    The epistemological validity of the Christian Faith. The relativism of Christianity in a postmodern world.

    "I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these things to you so that, if I delay, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of truth." Paul has clearly stated his reason for writing Timothy in the above verses (1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    A Problem Of Focus

    Contributed by George Bannister on May 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,981 views

    This message deals with the tendency for believers to develop the wrong focus in life.

    Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4 ETS: Paul encourages the Hebrew believers to keep focused on Christ. ESS: It is of vital importance that believers keep the proper focus in life. OSS: Christians will repent of having an improper focus in their lives; and commit to refocusing on Christ. PQ: What do the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pursuing The Mission- Making Christlike Disciples

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 4, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,796 views

    The Lord is looking for people serious about making an impact on people’s lives. He is also looking for people with integrity.

    PURSUING THE MISSION MAKING CHRISTLIKE DISCIPLES ACTS CH. 5:1-11, 38-40 INTRO- I HAVE SHARED WITH PEOPLE WHAT THE LORD HAS SHOWN ME DURING MY PRAYER TIME. OUR CHURCH MOVING TO THE NEXT LEVEL. MOVING FORWARD WILL BE BY ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Nothing To Fear

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Jul 24, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,404 views

    What happened to end times preaching?

    2 PETER 3:3First of all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires. 4They will say, "Where is this ’coming’ he promised? Ever since our fathers died, everything goes on as it has since the beginning of creation." 5But they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Dependability Of God's Words

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jul 31, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,664 views

    If we will join ourselves to God’s words, our future will be secure.

    The Dependability of God’s Words Matthew 5:17-20 Intro: Talk can be cheap, but it is how we communicate. We use words to give and receive information. We use words to communicate thoughts and feelings. We even use words to convey our wishes and desires, and at times to impose our will on ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Baptist Biggies (Aka Sex, Drugs, & Rock N Roll) Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,711 views

    This is number six in a series of sermons on the John Brown Church Covenant of 1858 which with some variation is the covenant that our church uses. this message deals with alcohol, drugs, and sexual immorality.

    Text: 1 Peter 4:2-3, Title: Baptist Biggies, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/24/08, PM A. Opening illustration: AKA Drugs, Sex, and Rock and Roll, Tell about the perception of Baptist in some areas like Standish, B. Background to passage: Tonight we will continue in our walk through the NRBC Covenant. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Lord Jesus Does Everything Well

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,057 views

    Pentecost 16(B) - Our Lord Jesus Christ does EVERYTHING well. Jesus opens our ears to hear. Jesus opens mouths that speak.

    OUR LORD JESUS DOES EVERYTHING WELL (Outline) August 31, 2008 -- PENTECOST 16 -- Mark 7:31-37 INTRO: The crowd saw the effect of Jesus’ miraculous healing of a man who could not hear and could hardly speak. Their conclusion concerning Jesus: “He has done everything well”. This is quite ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Get Connected

    Contributed by Douglas Turner on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,449 views

    A new set of equations to help us understand the importance of Christian Community.

    The book of Ecclesiastes is the reflection of an old man who had examined his life and the lives of those around him. As the author reflected on man, he discovered that people pursue many things that are without value or meaning. Knowing that he was approaching the end of his journey, the author ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Promises Kept

    Contributed by Thomas Bracewell on Sep 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,378 views

    We all make promises that seem to slip by before we can keep them. This sermon touches on this subject.

    “Promises Kept” By Reverend Thomas F. Bracewell, OSL We have all made promises that we fully intended to keep that for some reason either beyond our power or within our power we did not. Sometimes there is a feeling of embarrassment in this situation and sometimes there is just an internal ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Positioned For Possession

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 32,893 views

    We are called to possess not visit. How do we position ourselves to possess what God has for us?

    “Positioned For Possession” Text: Deuteronomy 1:6, Joshua 3:11-14; 5:2-12 I. Opening It was the site of the original “Shock and Awe” campaign. Lightening. Thunder. Fire. Smoke. Trumpets sounding from the summit. The people were so terrified that they insisted that Moses stay between them ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    When A Life Spirals Out Of Control Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,585 views

    The message chronicles Solomon’s heart slowly turning away from the Lord.

    As we saw in last week’s message compromise is the first sign that character erosion is taking place. Solomon’s story is quite tragic as it shows the dangers of compromise and disobedience. When you take one step in the wrong direction—a direction that you know is unwise—it can lead to ungodly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Marriage God's Way Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,392 views

    The success of marriage is not based on success as the world teaches but as God commands through the example of submission offered by Christ himself.

    INTRODUCTION As you can tell from the title of the message, we are going to be looking at a tough subject today – one I prefer NOT to speak on – the relationship between HUSBANDS & WIVES. BUT before we dive in, I want to speak a moment on the attitude we need to bring – JUST HOW IMPORTANT IS THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgiving Toxic People 2 Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jul 19, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,519 views

    July 12, 09 We can forgive others by remembering how much God has forgiven us.

    Forgiveness part 2 July 12, 2009 Matthew 18:21-35 Jesus & Toxic People – where we’ve been – Judas; confrontation; receiving the Father’s Love; breaking relationship; forgiving. Last week I told the story of a woman who was struggling with forgiving the man who shot and paralysed her. We ...read more

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    Denomination: *other