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  • Judith Hand avatar

    Prescription For Exhaustion Or Recipe For Rest

    Contributed by Judith Hand on Jan 14, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,167 views

    We need a Sabbath Rest in order to serve and not become exhausted

    PRESCRIPTION FOR EXHAUSTION OR RECIPE FOR REST Readings: II Samuel 7:1-14a Mark 6:30-34 and 53-56 All of the Bible is not written TO you, but all of the Bible is written FOR you, so I hope you will follow along in your Bible this morning as we dig in together and see what it has ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Treasure The Keys Of The Kingdom

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 25, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,712 views

    Treasure the Keys of the Kingdom 1) Understand what they are 2) Use them faithfully

    I bet every adult here carries around a handful of keys. Which of those many keys is the most important to you? Which key would you hate most to lose? The key to your garden shed? The key to your bicycle lock? The key to a suitcase? No, I don’t think you would count any of those keys as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Fight The Good Fight

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 27, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,872 views

    Using Paul's words in a different way... to talk about fighting a good fight (argument) with family and how you can preserve the family.. because we do have fights!!

    Fighting the Good Fight 2 Timothy 4:7-8 I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. 8 And now the prize awaits me— And the prize is not just for me... (but for my whole family) I want to start with a disclaimer today... This may not be the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bear With One Another Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 24, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,549 views

    It takes a lot of humility, patience and forgiveness to tolerate each other’s idiosyncrasies and faults, but it is vital for the health and unity of the body of Christ.

    Introduction: A. Praise God for the great Friend Day we had last Sunday. 1. I was so encouraged by the number of friends that we had with us. 2. We need to keep in mind that friends are welcome among us every Sunday, so let’s keep inviting and bringing our friends and family with us. B. Today we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    House - Part 4 - House Manners Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,897 views

    Is God’s house a building? Does His house have rules, systems, or structure? How can we be His house unless we know?

    House “House Manners” I. Introduction I told you in the very first message of this series that each natural house has its own set of rules. It has its own structure and set up. I also told you that it is essential for you to be a productive member of that house to know those house rules. So I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Setting Ourselves Free

    Contributed by Darryl Ward on Dec 5, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,792 views

    When we forgive others, we are also setting ourselves free.

    Whether we love it or hate it, we all will be familiar with Coronation Street, UK’s longest running soap opera. I am not much of a television watcher, but I do have a soft spot for the street. One reason is that the characters are like real people. They have flaws and blemishes, they do not wake ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    God Was With Them, God With Us...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 19, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,949 views

    Let us study how God like to walk with Adam and Eve, God was with Abel, God was with Abraham, God was with Joseph, and God wants us with each other... unity...

    GOD IS WITH US... IMMANUEL By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. I HAVE NO GREATER JOY IN THE WORLD THAN TO BE WITH SOMEONE... A. Some of my greatest joys in life have been just being WITH SOMEONE... To hear their heart, to feel their pain... to laugh, to cry together... B. I love to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Remember The Duck!

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 15, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,411 views

    No grudges! Only grace!

    Remember the Duck! Matthew 6:9-15 9 "This, then, is how you should pray: "’Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today our daily bread. 12 Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Xenophobia Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 8, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,960 views

    Exposition of Acts 28:11-16 about the hospitality shown to the Apostle Paul on his last few weeks of being transported to Rome

    Text: Acts 28:11-16, Title: Xenophobia, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/11/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Clark Griswold’s determination to have a good old fashion family Christmas, the story of Maria with eight children in El Salvador in wartime, and the four eggs B. Background to passage: After recovering ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Loving Those You'd Rather Hate Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 11, 2009
    based on 21 ratings
     | 20,653 views

    Focus is on 8 Relational Remedies, especially relinquishing our desire for revenge over to God.

    Loving Those You’d Rather Hate Romans 12:15-21 Rev. Brian Bill 10/11/09 During one of our wars a military unit hired a local boy to cook and clean for them. Being a bunch of jokesters, they quickly took advantage of the boy’s seeming naiveté. They smeared Vaseline on the stove handles so it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Settling Accounts

    Contributed by John A. Peck on Nov 3, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,297 views

    A message on forgiveness and settling "accounts" with people in terms of healing relationships.

    Today, is the leavetaking of the Dormition, and we are hearing the parable of the king who wished to settle accounts with his servants, so we are taking an account of things. Why an accounting now? School is just starting! That’s true, but as a parent before I send a child to school, I take an ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Three Simple Rules (2) Series

    Contributed by O. K. Neal on Jan 25, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,967 views

    Consider following Wesley’s three rules instead of 615+ commandments. Second, do good.

    Three simple rules (2) Excerpts taken from the talk (and book) of Bishop Rueben P. Job by the same title Matt 7:12 Of course, this is “Golden Rule” One little boy said it reads, “Do ONE to others before they do ONE to you.” Last week “Do no Harm” Wesley said it this way...”By doing no harm, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    U Before I

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 26, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,902 views

    Christ makes himself known to us through his love for us and through us as we live out his love toward others.

    Title: U Before I Text: I Corinthians 13:1-13 Thesis: Christ makes himself known through the way Christians live out love. The title for this message was lifted from Homiletics Magazine, January/February 2010, Vol. 22, NO. 1 Introduction You may recall being taught a little mnemonic device ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Holocaust Memorial Day - Rwanda (Past And Present)

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 31, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,715 views

    A short talk / sermon given at a local school for Holocaust Memorial Day. I was asked to talk about Rwanda, so include reference to my 2007 visit, plus up to date story / testimony. Be encouraged!

    Rwanda is a tiny country in Central Africa, a bit bigger than Northern Ireland, with a population of over 8 million people, and thousands of hills. Rwanda is a beautiful country of hills, mountains, forests, lakes, laughing children, markets full of busy people, drummers, dancers, skilled workers ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Matthew 6 – Part 4 – I Can Never Forgive You! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 2, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,848 views

    This seems like such a weak way to do things. Men like to just fight and then it’s done with. What is this forgiveness thing all about.

    Matthew 6 – Part 4 – I CAN NEVER FORGIVE YOU! I did something terribly wrong to a lady once by speaking against her and influencing my client (her son) to go against her. I was wrong and eventually my sin caught up with me. I knew I would have to apologise and so I went to her ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational