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  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Living By Faith - Our Only Choice

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 18, 2007
     | 2,301 views

    There is so much that separates, so little that unites us...Living by faith is the key.

    We ourselves are Jews by birth and not Gentile sinners; yet we know that a person is justified not by the works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ. And we have come to believe in Christ Jesus, so that we might be justified by faith in Christ, and not by doing the works of the law, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Mistletoe Message

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 27, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,760 views

    Reconciliation is a choice we need to make if we’re serious about the message of Christmas.

    “A Mistletoe Message” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts. Christmas Eve devotional During our “Hanging of the Greens” one of our deacons was wondering whether to place a large ribbon over the doorway leading upstairs. The concern was whether it might get ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • John Harvey avatar

    Celebrate Jesus Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Apr 28, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 21,241 views

    To celebrate Jesus and all that He does in our lives.

    Celebrate Jesus! 05/02/04 THEME: Jesus Christ is worth celebrating INTRO: Today we begin a month of celebrations. Over the next few weeks we will be celebrating moms, volunteers, life and heroes. We celebrate a lot of things in our lives. Weddings, birthdays and anniversaries are all reasons ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Looking For A Few Good Men

    Contributed by Billy Kryger on Nov 19, 2003
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     | 30,829 views

    We need men in our churches to fulfill their God-given responsibility.

    INTRODUCTION: I am firmly convinced that America is in the state that she is in today because the Church is not doing the job that Christ left for us to. I have been preaching now for more than 20 years and in that time I have been in churches in nearly every State of this great Nation and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith In Unexpected Places

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Nov 12, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,820 views

    To encourage the people to place their full confidence in the Lord and His leading

    Faith in Unexpected Places Joshua 2:1-13 Primary Purpose: To encourage the people to place their full confidence and trust in the Lord and His leading At this point, Joshua and the people of God are still on the east side of the Jordan River. Joshua sends in spies to check out the land. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Raising Children

    Contributed by Jack Russell on Feb 25, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,992 views

    Today we dedicate a child to God. What does that mean for his parents and the community of faith in which he will grow?

    This morning, for the second time in three weeks, we welcome into the community of faith a new child, Lars Hickey. Two weeks ago it was through infant baptism, today through dedication. It’s not my intent this morning to debate the issues of infant baptism vs believer baptism. Rather, let me ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Life Together

    Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Jan 15, 2011
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     | 3,722 views

    To show what life together as believers is meant to look like.

    -I’ve learned, in my 41 years, something of the concept of “Life Together” -ILL: My History -In the church we need to learn the concept of “life together” -God’s house is our family house where we live together -We should come home frequently -We should learn to live together with our family ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • David Wilson avatar

    Pastoring A Rebellious People Series

    Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 17, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,985 views

    God calls Ezekiel to minister to a tough crowd with a tough message!

    Chapter Two of Ezekiel, following the amazing vision of God’s glory in Chapter one, describes God’s call to Ezekiel as well as his mission. He is to go to a people who are discouraged and disgruntled. However the reason for their discouragement and bitterness is a failure to recognize ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Family Versus Ministry?

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,386 views

    We struggle with this sometimes; what should the priority be when we have both family and ministry obligations. Here is one solution.

    Passage: Matthew 12:46-50 Intro: We have all heard the stories. 1. a missionary who devotes his life to evangelism, but his own kids are lost. 2. the devoted pastor whose kids end up on drugs. Il) I had a professor at Seminary who, as a pastor, had never seen his high school son ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Taught By Grace

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Aug 2, 2010
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    The Grace of God instructs us not only renounce ungodliness and worldly lust; we must also replace those desires with positive characteristics. We must also say yes to active service for Christ.

    Taught By Grace 06/14/09 AM Reading: Titus 2:11-14 Introduction B. Read Titus 2:11-14 1. "The Grace of God"--free favor and good-will of God, not merit 2. "Brings Salvation"--salvation from sin and wrath, from death & hell 3. "has appeared"--in the form of Jesus in his life, death, burial, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rise Up! Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 23, 2010
     | 23,682 views

    Study of the book of Isaiah, Chapter 8. Will we take the energy, and obey the Lord’s command, to RISE UP and take a stand against sin? (Ref: Isaiah 8:9-10)

    Rise up! Isaiah 8:9-10 Introduction - Last time in Isa. 7, the key to this chapter was God telling us NOT to worry - If you remember because of the threat of war they were ready to give up - Because the enemy had come knocking, the people feared & doubted God - The key for us is to be encouraged ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Blame It On The Leaders Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 6, 2010
     | 5,178 views

    Human beings love to blame their leaders for all their woes, but often our unbelief is the core issue.

    Blame It On the Leaders (Numbers 14:1-25 and Hebrews 3:2,12-19) 1. Clear-thinking people are often interesting people. One woman shares this story: When my 88-year-old mother was called for jury duty, she had to submit to questioning by the opposing lawyers. "Have you ever dealt with an ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Patrick Nix avatar

    Stained-Glass Jesus

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,757 views

    Jesus was no more himself than when He hung on the cross as the Savior of the world. The seven last sayings of Christ revealed seven ‘stained-glass vignettes’ of the God-man — on display forever in the annals of Christianity.

    Jesus was no more himself than when He hung on the cross as the Savior of the world. The seven last sayings of Christ revealed seven ‘stained-glass vignettes’ of the God-man — on display forever in the annals of Christianity. Our view of Jesus would be incomplete had we not seen these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • L Lee avatar

    Jehovah Elyon (The Lord Most High) Series

    Contributed by L Lee on Sep 16, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,260 views

    The Bible refers to God by different names and each one reveals some aspect of His character and His relationship with us.

    Jehovah Elyon (The Lord Most High) The passage (Gen 14:19-20 NIV) and he blessed Abram, saying, "Blessed be Abram by God Most High (Elyon), Creator of heaven and earth. {20} And blessed be God Most High, who delivered your enemies into your hand." Then Abram gave him a tenth of everything. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Keith Peters avatar

    Strange Choices

    Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,843 views

    Describes the strange choices some of God's people have been called to make.

    STRANGE CHOICES 2 Co 5:7 (For we walk by faith, not by sight:) INTRODUCTION: The Christian life will involve choices that may seem at odds with the world, and even the "believers" around you. If we walk with Christ, the Bible warns us that others will think we're strange. 1 Peter 4:3,4 "For ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist