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  • Thomas Wilson avatar

    Dear Sweet Matilda With Two Faces

    Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Aug 27, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,847 views

    A story of perception and deception based on hypocrasy.

    Out of the shadow came sweet little Matilda, an elderly woman who was very sociable and liked to talk to everyone and anyone. Everyone knew Matilda in the town, she was there from day dot – she was always there. No one could imagine the town without her she was so well known and so kind and ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Tearing Up The Ticket

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 7, 2009
     | 5,487 views

    God in Christ will enable us to remove the penalties of sin and our guilt and shame by creating a relationship with us and by taking into Himself our limitations.

    This past spring, when my wife and I went to Britain, I knew that driving there would be quite a challenge. Not only do you have to drive on the left side of the road; and not only to you have to decipher the lingo on the road signs -- anybody know what a "dual carriageway" is? -- but also you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Poor Widow - Release Your Old Life Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Feb 7, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,855 views

    Placing the coins in the offering, was a greatest act of faith Jesus had seen all day, for what she gave was her total trust to God.

    Note: This was preached on Ash Wednesday, but the content is good anytime of the year. The first two sections support the final section about the poor widow and call for a recommitment to Jesus. God bless. - Peter What is it that God is looking for in our lives? When God sits back and looks at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Signature Scent

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,165 views

    A sweet aroma ascends God-ward. Godly living, which includes the proclamation of the gospel, manifests Christ to men, and thus, it brings pleasure and glory to God.

    Opening illustration: You can’t see it, hear it, or touch it, but scent is powerful. The smell of things like crayons, petunias, and colognes evoke memories that transport me to the past and bring to mind people and places I might not otherwise recall. Some celebrities have fragrances named after ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Success In Singleness Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Apr 28, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,133 views

    Success and Singleness are not two words most people easily put together. For most, the state of singleness is only ever supposed to be a temporary, necessary stage of life. Some might even go as far as to see as a 'necessary evil.' Too frequently to b

    “SUCCESS IN SINGLENESS” 4th in Series: Searching For Success Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, January 31, 2010 AM INTRODUCTION: Success and Singleness are not two words most people easily put together. For most, the state of singleness is only ever supposed to be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Judge Not

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 26, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,207 views

    It is not our job to judge.

    Judge Not Based on Francis Frangipane’s Holiness, Truth, and the Presence of God Introduction A Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. Matt 11:29 (KJV)Voice of creation describing Himself as meek and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Sends Out The Twelve Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 15, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,645 views

    Jesus Sends Out The Twelve - the challenge to evangelise. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: responsibility (vs 7) reliance (vs 8-10) repentance (vs 12) reward (vs 13) SERMON CONTENT: Ill: • Some people are naturally pessimists; • They would rather see the negative than the positive. • I like the story of the man and his dog were walking along the beach, • When they ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    A Time Of Reconciliation Series

    Contributed by David Rumley on Dec 21, 2009
     | 8,212 views

    Learning from the heralding messages of the Angels to the Shepherds. In this last of four messages we learn about the third and final herald of the Angels. A message of peace and goodwill to all men! This series concept and some material based on Rick W

    Purpose of Christmas Part 4: A Time for Reconciliation Luke 2: 8 Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living In Ecstasy Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 26, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,167 views

    When we understand the message of the angels we will be ecstatic

    What’s Christmas All About? Living in Ecstasy” Luke 2:10-14 What difference would it make if all this about Jesus being the Son of God was true? Judging by the reaction of the angels and shepherds, we would be ecstatic. To be ecstatic is to be beside oneself, overpowered with emotion, transported ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Allow God To Be God And Find Peace. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 6, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,430 views

    The steps Paul points out to finding peace, the peace of God that transcends all understanding.

    Philippians 4:4-7 You may be familiar with this passage from Philippians you may even be familiar with some of the content of the sermon as I preached on this passage as part of the ‘tools of the faith series’ half way through last year, this sermon however is a bit different due to ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Moms Make A Difference

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Apr 30, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,366 views

    Mothers day

    Moms Make a Difference [2] Today is the day when Moms get the special treatment, right? You know, breakfast in bed; homemade Mother’s Day cards from the kids; flowers from your husband; lunch at your favorite restaurant; and absolutely no house cleaning! (How come I’m seeing some of you ladies ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Will We Receive Rewards At The Judgment Seat Of Chr

    Contributed by William D. Brown on May 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,025 views

    I’m glad that Our Salvation is not based on how we live our lives.

    WILL WE RECEIVE rewards at the judgment seat of Christ? I CORINTHIANS 10:1-13 I’m glad that Our Salvation is not based on how we live our lives. Ephesians 2:8-9 8For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9Not of works, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Drop Dead Fred Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,352 views

    Exposition of Acts 5:1-6, about the results of Ananias and Sapphira’s lies upon the church

    Text: Acts 5:1-16, Title: Drop Dead Fred, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/2/07 A. Opening illustration: Tell about that Church of God evangelist praying at the invitation…At the end of the island I noticed a small green frog. He was exactly half in and half out of the water. He was a very small frog with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    When Trials Come, We Remember Our Good & Great Shepherd – Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,035 views

    Every single circumstance that comes to us is first sifted through the hand of the One who loves us.

    1. Well, the most common question I ask, & I hear in the midst of trials is WHY! -- Why this? Now? Me? Why him? WHY LORD?!!?! • But I’ve noticed that God doesn’t always answer that question. • He doesn’t always reveal the WHY, or explain the details. • He simply calls us to trust… cling… hold on to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Proverbs 23 - Godly Instructions Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jun 14, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,046 views

    This is a verse by verse look at Proverbs chapter 23.

    Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Twenty Three We will now look at chapter 23. 1 When you sit down to dine with a ruler, Consider carefully what is before you, Proverbs 23:1 (NASB) The point of this proverb is to be careful when eating with an important or influential person because he or she ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational