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    Another Word About Last Words Series

    Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 21, 2008
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    Strengthen in Christ

    Paul closes his letter with a liturgical doxology that easily lends itself to a formal worship setting. As much as the letter is a tightly woven piece of logic, so too one finds a structural symmetry to the text that contributes to its overall cohesiveness. Paul’s final thoughts bear a striking ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    An Equal Opportunity Savior Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 12, 2008
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    Exposition of the story in Acts 10 of Cornelius’ conversion and its ramifications of that upon the church as a whole

    Text: Acts 10:1-48, Title: An Equal Opportunity Savior, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/17/08, AM A. Opening illustration: A local business puts a sign in the window, stating the following: “HELP WANTED. Must be able to type, must be good with a computer and must be bilingual. We are an equal opportunity ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Patience

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Oct 9, 2007
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    God has a purpose and a destiny for each one of us and if we want to see His will and purpose fulfilled in our lives then it takes the power of patience...

    James 1:2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3. knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. Patience is a work of perfection. Without patience, we can not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Famous Last Words Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007
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    Godly parenting doesn’t have to be a shot in the dark. Part 3 in the series

    FAMILY Part 3-Famous Last Words Ephesians 6:1-4 Sunday, June 3 & 10, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee *This message was delivered over 2 consecutive Sundays. Introduction • A little girl chattered away about her Sunday school lesson on Adam and Eve. Her father thought he’d test her. “Did you know Adam ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The New Good Samaritan (Neighbor)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007
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    This is a sermon that paints the Good Samaritan into a new light using modern day parallels to represent the shocking nature of the parable.

    OT: Amos 7:7-17 NT: Luke 10:25-37 I would like to tell you about a man named Roger Morris. Roger Morris was a contractor from the United States who was working in Afghanistan when the conflict broke out. The first night of the conflict, the city he was staying in came under heavy fire, and Roger ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Part 3 - Family Birthmark Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 21, 2009
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    The good choices members of God’s family make

    A dendrochronologist can look at a tree stump and tell us the life story of that tree. They can look at the rings and chart the tough years and the good growth years. Raising a family is not all that different from tending trees – it’s a lot of work, you don’t do it overnight, there are storms ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Which Is Greater? God Or The Law

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 26, 2008
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    If things are not going well with us or with our children, we need to reflect on our own lives and return to heeding and adhering to the ‘Word of God.’ He is surely the God of astounding wonders, the God of unfailing promises and a God of unforeseen warni

    Opening illustration: What would have happened had Moses tried to figure out what was needed to accomplish God’s command? One of the biggest arithmetical miracles in the world was required in the desert. Moses led the people of Israel into the desert....Now what was he going to do with them? They ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Helping Christians Rely On Grace

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 18, 2006
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     | 2,476 views

    Learning how to balance the Bible’s emphasis of truth and grace is a continual struggle for most people working with legalists. There is such a thing as a healthy fear of God. Learning how to love, reverence and trust the Lord involves holding God in holy

    Helping Christians Rely On Grace 2 Corinthians 13:14 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) HELPING CHRISTIANS RELY MORE ON GOD’S GRACE THAN ON LAW Learning how to balance the Bible’s emphasis of truth and grace is a continual struggle for most people working with legalists. There is such a thing as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Helping Christians Rely On Grace

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 22, 2006
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    Most people want to be treated in a kind, gracious and respectful way. When one learns how to appropriate the grace of God, interpersonal relationships are developed in a genuine spirit of love. Without a proper appropriation of God’s grace to our communi

    Helping Christians Rely On Grace 2 Corinthians 13:14 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) HELPING CHRISTIANS RELY MORE ON GOD’S GRACE THAN ON LAW Learning how to balance the Bible’s emphasis of truth and grace is a continual struggle for most people working with legalists. There is such a thing as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Out Of The Whirlwind

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 24, 2006
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    We all want to know why we suffer.

    Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind: "Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge? Gird up your loins like a man, I will question you, and you shall declare to me. Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding. Who ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Obstacles To Grace

    Contributed by Benny Anthony on May 8, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,158 views

    This is a Walk to Emmaus Sermon that I gave at a Men’s Walk. Various texts used throughout.

    As I was preparing this talk I was reminded of someone who truly had great obstacles to grace. How many of you know who John Newton was? Well, let me tell you something about him. He was born in the summer of 1725, in the city of London, England. His mother was a devout member of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Worry Cure

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 8, 2007
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    Today, I encourage you take God at His word. Place your trust in Him alone to sustain your needs. Learn to be free from worry as you place your trust in God.

    “The Worry Cure” Mathew 6:25-34 Introduction One day I had taken my son Sebastian to a park to play. At one point while we were at the park I was repeatedly throwing him in the air and catching him just before he hit the ground. Sebastian was completely relaxed and having a great time, laughing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    When God Can't Be Explained

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 28, 2006
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    Tragedy is often difficult to cope with, hard to understand, hard to explain, and it’s hard on our faith. Tragedy often causes people to lay the blame for these events on God. This will often cause these people to become bitter and cynical toward Him. Of

    When God Can’t Be Explained Introduction: As we look back over the last several years, we see recent history dotted with some very tragic events. Middle Eastern terrorists have made a number of attacks against America in various ways - their crowning achievement, of course, being 9/11. The tsunami ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remember Freedom

    Contributed by Larry Breeden on Nov 3, 2006
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    The price of Freedom is high and worth it

    Remember Freedom Exodus 12:14-14 INTRO: We celebrate Memorial Day Decoration Day. 1. Begin with 2 versions of how Memorial Day came to be a. The first story In April 1863, in Columbus, Mississippi after decorating the graves of her two sons who served during the Civil War as Confederate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Singing In The Rain Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 9, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,597 views

    James calls us to trust in God as weather the trails of life

    Singin¡¦ in the Rain James 1:2-8 August 6, 2006 Evening Service Introduction In the center of main street in Enterprise, Alabama, stands one of the strangest monuments in the world. It’s a memorial to an insect! Handsomely carved in stone is the likeness of a boll weevil. Many believe that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God