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  • Simon Rundell avatar

    Be Prepared

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 96 ratings
     | 7,253 views

    What to say when you are found sleeping at your desk - Be prepared for the Kingdom of Heaven arriving unexpectedly: preparation through Baptism and the Eucharist.

    Sermon: 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, Parish Mass with Holy Baptism Text: Luke 12:32-48 +In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Be Prepared! The motto of the Scouting Movement. It is a motto which would serve us all well this morning, as we should be ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Curse And Cure For Spiritual Blindness Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,188 views

    exposition on Matt ch 16

    THE CURSE AND CURE FOR SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS Matthew 16 v. 1 - 20 v. 1 - 12 Two types of blindness v. 1 - 4 "the blind who will never see" The pharisees with the saducees - old rivals united against Christ. Note 3 reasons for their blindness (1) Sin - John 3 v. 19 "men loved darkness rather than ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Responding To Responsibility

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Mar 19, 2006
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,226 views

    Encouraging responsibility towards God; Fellow Christians; and the unsaved.

    I Thessalonians 4:1 - 12 I. OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO PLEASE GOD I Thessalonians 4:1dear brothers and sisters, we urge you in the name of the Lord Jesus to live in a way that pleases God, as we have taught you. You are doing this already, and we encourage you to do so more and more. [NLT] a. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Fear Of Rejection Series

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jul 17, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,934 views

    Red Rover- Red Rover-- LET FEAR COME OVER!

    1 John 4:13-18 TOP 15 FEARS OF AMERICANS 1) Public speaking 2) Heights 3) Terrorism 4) Insects and bugs 5) Financial problems 6) Deep water 7) Sickness 8) Death 9) Loneliness 10) Flying I want to talk about the Fear of Rejection Not being picked for the kickball game Not making the football ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gordon Ross avatar

    In The Father's Hands

    Contributed by Gordon Ross on Feb 8, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,930 views

    A message on the security of our salvation being in the Father’s hands. Also, encouraging us to put other issues of life in the hands of God.

    John 10:22-30 A. Most things are best left in the hand of the pros. Sports, repairs, music, etc. B. The same item in different hands can bring about different results. C. That principle certainly applies to our redemption. I. Our Salvation is in the Hands of God A. He knew us from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Travis Moore avatar

    Live In Love

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 27, 2000
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,308 views

    A look at the christian virture of love.

    Live in Love Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church That Compromised

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Oct 10, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 4,783 views

    We must never compromise our stand.

    THE CHURCH WHO COMPROMISED REVELATION 2:12-17 12 And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges; 13 I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan’s seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    Five Illustrations To Understand God's Way Of Thinking

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 3, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,284 views

    This sermon is about understanding God’s principles and values which are often very different from the man’s principles and values.

    FIVE ILLUSTRATIONS TO UNDERSTAND GOD’S WAY OF THINKING OUTLINE 1. REPROACH 2. REWARD 3. RENUMERATION 4. RETRENCHMENT 5. REGARD THE MESSAGE FIVE ILLUSTRATIONS TO UNDERSTAND GOD’S WAY OF THINKING 1. REPROACH: The story of Job: Job 1:8-12. Job.2:3-7. Job.42:7-10. Here we read ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Are Characteristics Of True Spirituality Versus Law Oriented Religion?

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,458 views

    1. How can we learn to develop more characteristics of true spirituality and less law directed religiosity? In a world where many people see religion as a set of rules, regulations and restrictions, Paul teaches us the meaning of true spirituality.

    1. How can we learn to develop more characteristics of true spirituality and less law directed religiosity? In a world where many people see religion as a set of rules, regulations and restrictions, Paul teaches us the meaning of true spirituality. The great apostle wanted the Roman church to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Acceptance Of Suffering

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,257 views

    THE ACCEPTANCE OF SUFFERING -- COMPLETE DEDICATION TO THE WILL OF GOD Introd.

    THE ACCEPTANCE OF SUFFERING -- COMPLETE DEDICATION TO THE WILL OF GOD Introd.: Don't shrink back from total commitment to the will of God even though you see that it will bring some suffering. Peter has already encouraged us regarding the Triumph of Suffering and the Assurance of Triumph. Now he ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Gossip

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Mar 27, 2001
    based on 216 ratings
     | 15,813 views

    Gossip, a wound that runs deep and a weapon the enemy uses to divide the Body of Christ.

    Gossip A wound that runs deep  The enemy uses many tactics to render us ineffective.  Gossip (tailbearing) is a weapon that the enemy uses to divide the body.  Gossip is an innate desire to our flesh. Prov 26:22 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Gibson avatar

    True Passion - Suffering For Jesus

    Contributed by Tim Gibson on Mar 29, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 4,047 views

    This sermon looks at the nature of true passion for Jesus which involves suffering. The doctrine of suffering is covered with the teaching of the Apostle Peter on suffering being referred to.

    (1) INTRODUCTION: The word used for ’suffer’used here in the Greek is ’pascho’ which is where we get the word ’passion’ from. Indeed, Christ’s suffering is often called ’The Passion’. We must ’arm ourselves with the same mind’ - that is a mind that joyfully endures suffering for the sake of God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Not Far From The Kingdom

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 4, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,115 views

    This sermon explores how to live in a right relationship with God and all humanity.

    Not Far From The Kingdom – Mark 12: 28 - 34 Intro: When my kids were very little we would travel from Indiana to Ohio to spend a month at the summer home of my in-laws. The boys loved “the cottage,” fishing, swimming, and being spoiled by their grandparents. We would no sooner get on the road ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Seeley avatar

    God's Plan For You In The New Year

    Contributed by David Seeley on Jan 2, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 8,214 views

    The New Year is a great time to take inventory of your spiritual life and see what areas God may be wanting you to grow in the New Year.

    1. Destroy all roots of bitterness by forgiving those who have hurt you and accepting forgiveness from others. Ephesians 4:29-32 “Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. And grieve not the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Stephen Smarowsky avatar

    The Perfect Example For Every Husband

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Oct 30, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,583 views

    The bride of Christ is the church and He is the perfect example of what every husband should be, should do, and should strive to accomplish.

    The Perfect Example for Every Husband: Ephesians 5:25-28 Introduction: The bride of Christ is the church and He is the perfect example of what every husband should be, should do, and should strive to accomplish. Paul writes, "Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist