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  • Ed Wood avatar

    Birthmarks Of A Believer Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2002
    based on 244 ratings
     | 22,379 views

    15th in First John Series

    BIRTHMARKS OF A BELIEVER 1 John 5:1-5 INTRO: Were I to ask you if you are sure that you have been born physically you would think it a foolish question. Yet there are many people who are not sure that they have been born spiritually. There are certain characteristics that mark those that are of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Undignified

    Contributed by John Harvey on Oct 14, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,035 views

    We need to celebrate God and worship him without reservations.

    “Undignified” Oct. 17,2004 2 Samuel 6:12-23 Intro: Ark has been gone from Jerusalem. It had been captured in battle by the Philistines. While in their possession, their false idol was struck down and a plague fell upon them. They sent it back to Israel where it was basically neglected until ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Surprising Turn Around Series

    Contributed by Donovan Myers on May 4, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,914 views

    Sometimes change from the the most unexpected places.

    A Surprising Turn Around JONAH 3 Donovan W. Myers Rosemount Missionary Church Desperate situations sometimes require desperate solutions. This is part of the reason Jesus congratulated the man in the story he told of the unjust steward - who on recognizing that his master was coming to audit him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Complacency In The Church

    Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jul 24, 2004
    based on 154 ratings
     | 35,696 views

    THE CAUSE & CURE FOR COMPLACENCY IN THE CHURCH

    COMPLACENCY IN THE CHURCH BACKGROUND: The people of the Northern kingdom (Israel), even while thinking themselves secure, stood doomed for their rejection of the Lord and His ways. TEXT: Amos 6:1-14 INTRODUCTION: Amos 6:1 Woe to them that are at ease in Zion, and trust in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    0001 Advent I: Proper Preparation Series

    Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Aug 19, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,790 views

    How to prepare for Christ’s coming.

    Sermon: Proper Preparation Text: Ro 13:8-14 Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, November 28, 2004 Occasion: Advent I Where: TI When: Dec 10 Occasion: Morning Prayer Who: Mark Woolsey I. Intro. Happy New Year! Did any of you stay up all night to welcome it in? Aren’t you all glad it’s four ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Consider It Joy

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,383 views

    To see trials as times when God is pruning us and making us more useful for Himself

    Consider It All Joy SBC Philippi, Rev. J Simms James 1:1-4 Primary Purpose: A primary introduction to James and to discuss how we can be joyful in trials. Background: This book was written by James, the half-brother of Jesus. He wasn’t a believer through Jesus’ earthly ministry. But, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Indicative Versus The Imperative

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on May 19, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,896 views

    Sermon for the 6th Sunday of Easter

    6th Sunday of Easter, May 25, 2003 "Series B" Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through your free gift of grace, which your Son, Jesus the Christ, revealed to us, you have redeemed us from sin and death, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    T.l.c For Mom

    Contributed by Chanon Mullens on May 9, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,655 views

    A Mothers Day Outline

    Mothers Day comes once a year, we should show our mothers every day that we love her and here are some examples of how we can do this. 1. WE SHOULD LOVE HER (Eph. 5:25-27) • “Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;” “That he might sanctify and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Going For The Gold

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Feb 13, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,518 views

    This sermon compares the need for Motivation in order for Olympic athletes to win the Gold to our need for God’s Love to be our Motivation n Going for the Gold in Life.

    Going for the Gold in Life 1John 4:7-21 Intro.: A. This weekend the Winter Olympics started. Some of the events include Figure Skating, Bobsleding, the Luge, Downhill Skiing, Speed skating, Cross Country skiing, snowboarding, etc. One of the elements of the Olympics is hearing the stories of ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Lifting High Jesus

    Contributed by Richard Abernathy on Mar 13, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,822 views

    Christ has been lifted high for us.

    Lifting high Jesus… Pastor Richard Abernathy John 12:32 I was sitting in a devotional meeting the other day listening to a rather dispassionate preacher. This man was trying to make the point that if we, as professing Christians, would simply come together, in Jesus’ name, we could forget about ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    "Well Educated"

    Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Jun 12, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,883 views

    Jesus, on the road home, in the midst of displaying human emotions, ministers in an ’unusual’ situation

    • In John chapter 4 we see the fullness of the Gospel of Christ • We see from beginning to end, the completeness of Jesus’ arrival on earth • It is: o To give salvation regardless of Race, Creed, Ethnic or religious background o To encourage honesty and integrity before God o To indicate to us the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Four Steps Down The Mountain

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 29, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,532 views

    Jesus Four-step Approach to Fear

    Ps 27 John Ortberg in his book- If You Want To Walk On Water You’ve Got To Get Out Of The Boat notes this about fear: - The single command in Scripture that occurs more often then any other-God’s most frequently repeated instruction-is formulated in two words: - Fear Not. Do not be afraid. Be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The True Costs And Benefits Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,514 views

    What does it take to be a disciple of Jesus Christ? What does it mean to take up your cross and follow Him. It may be different than you think.

    Two of the major reasons marriages fail are 1) a failure to leave or 2) a failure to cleave. If a husband or wife is so burdened by their family of origin, or are literally shackled by their parents and unable to form a new life with their husband, the marriage is in jeopardy. Or if they leave ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Divine Mercy And Reconciliation Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,534 views

    The first gift of the Risen Christ was the power to forgive sins.

    Second Sunday of Easter April 11, 2010 Divine Mercy Two revolutionary phrases punctuate today’s Gospel. The one that commands the attention of most preachers is the one proclaimed by Thomas, who had doubted the Resurrection. The one who had said “I will not believe” unless his ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    What Our Mother Can Do For Us

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,273 views

    We can have confidence in our relationship with God if we imitate the Mother of Jesus.

    Mother’s Day May 10, 2009 One of the most successful movies of all time was the 1981 blockbuster Raiders of the Lost Ark. In it, swashbuckling adventurers contended in the pre-World War II era for the privilege of finding the Ark of the Covenant, the Old Testament repository of the manna, Aaron’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic