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  • Derek Melanson avatar

    #9 -- Happiness Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,067 views

    True happiness comes not from seeking our own happiness but from seeking the happiness of others.

    The Endless Pursuit of Happiness I don’t know how many of you have read the American Declaration of Independence, but it says this: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Family, Love, And Grace Series

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Sep 15, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 11,863 views

    To truly accept God’s love, we must learn to love ourselves as well as others.

    Family, Love, and Grace 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 I. On the surface Madea’s Family Reunion is comedy about family and love. For families to survive love is necessary and crucial. It may be a cliché but what the world needs now is love. What the family needs now is love. What the church needs now is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Stay Focused

    Contributed by Elvis Burrows on Jun 30, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 50,594 views

    A sermon of encouragement to those who may be going through unforeseen trials and other life challenges.

    INTRODUCTION Say: Today is a different kind of day in our church - we have always been in transition, well, ever since I arrived as the new pastor and that was expected. But as I come to you today, I believe that the transition that started seven and a half months ago has taken a different ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Within Our Means Without Being Mean Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,994 views

    Handling money can be a spiritual and moral issue, since its use or misuse affects others.

    Living Within Our Means Without Being Mean (Romans 13:8) Last week, we talked about why many of us struggle with overspending. Whereas frugality is good, we are also commanded to be generous. Lars asked Ole, "Do ya know da difference between a Norvegian and a canoe?" "No, I don’t," said Ole. "A ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Edwards avatar

    Lose Bad Temper And Gain Positive Boundaries Series

    Contributed by Mark Edwards on Apr 21, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,954 views

    Anger, unresolved anger is a very serious issue. At the heart of it is our lack of honesty with each other

    I have a image I have made for this series. Email me for a copy Lose bad temper and gain positive boundaries We are starting a series on bad temper, so just in case any one is wondering that was a setup, an example of how anger can get out of hand. Let me give you another example from the animal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    Managing My Talents God's Way Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 20, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 37,205 views

    God has given us spiritual gifts, talents, and abilities to use in servicing God and others.

    Last week we began a three part sermon series focused on stewardship, taking care of what God has given to us. NIV Psalm 24:1 The earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; Our memory verse passage reflects that God owns everything. We have been given our time, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Timothy Darling avatar

    Giving Thanks And Telling The Story Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 3, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,559 views

    The story of Anna teaches us the need to thank God and to tell others about His blessings.

    Giving thanks and telling the story Luke 2:36-38 Two of the biggest reasons that people don’t share their faith are • that they don’t know what to say • they are afraid of rejection Anna’s method addresses both these objections. 36There was also a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Eulogy -John Mosely

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 13, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,027 views

    Funeral for a Christian male who was a family man and who gave back to others in the church and community.

    John Sylvester Mosely 01/13/2007 Whether we know it or not, each one of us is a gift from God to all the rest of humanity. We either improve or hurt it, but we never leave it just the same. I can truly say that humanity was enriched because God sent John Sylvester Mosely into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "What, I'm Supposed To Love Who?" Series

    Contributed by Geoff Bruschi on Jan 19, 2007
     | 4,841 views

    Godly Character is on display when we love each other the way Jesus loved us!

    Series Title: How to have Godly Character Type: Series/Christian Growth Objective: Every Christian Can display Godly Character by applying three supports that are found in John 15. Sermon 2: “What, I’m Supposed To Love Who?” – The Fellowship of Believers Text: John 15:12-17 Intro: Has anybody ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ministry Under The Microscope

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,072 views

    This message seeks to instruct church leaders to honor the name of God above all other matters.

    Ministry under the Microscope On June 17, 2002 Federal authorities arrested a United States Forest Service employee for starting the largest fire in Colorado’s history. Terry Barton was a 38-year-old woman and had worked every summer for the Forest Service for 18 or 19 years. She had ventured ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The End

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,037 views

    Dealing with temptation & other tips for keeping those pesky New Year’s Resolutions in Christ...

    Title: The End Text: Rev 21.1-8 Today, of course, is a special day. Tonight, many of us will stay up late, focused on our TVs, counting down those last few seconds until Dick Clark descends from Times Square. Then we’ll sing an auld song about something called a ‘syne’ and just start humming the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Perryman avatar

    The Tale Of Two Families

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,664 views

    In a tale of two families, we see one blessed and the other cursed. Here are the reasons why.

    INTRO: Did you guys hear about the eleven kids found in cages in their home? It was a few weeks ago. Let me read to you the press release in case you’re not familiar with it. Wakeman, Ohio – Sheriff’s deputies found 11 children locked in cages less than 3 ’/2 feet high inside a home, but a couple ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Harvey avatar

    Better Together Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Jun 13, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 25,032 views

    God designed us as individuals and as a church to rely on relationships with others to meet our full potential.

    Life Quest “Better Together” Father’s Day June 18, 2006 Introduction: Today we are looking at another aspect to what it means to be on a Life Quest. We have talked for the last two weeks about the first aspect of our mission statement, “To passionately pursue God.” Over the next several weeks we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donato Solano avatar

    Who Is My God?

    Contributed by Donato Solano on Aug 4, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,358 views

    What sets us apart from the other people is our GOD. Who is your God?

    INTRODUCTION What will set you apart from others? For example in a work place, you have the same employer, you have the same work schedule, you have the same office, you may eat in the same canteen and surely you have the same payday. What would make you different from the rest? Yes, your own God! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Part 6 - Gentleness Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 12, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,598 views

    Look at the gentleness of Christ and how this Spiritual Fruit can help bring others to know Jesus.

    The Fruit of the Spirit Part 6 – Gentleness Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org WELCOME We are continuing our Series on The Fruits of the Holy Spirit, this being Part 6. We’ve spoke over the past few weeks on Love, Joy and Peace, and week before ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church