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  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Part 10 - Self-Control Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Sep 13, 2006
     | 5,654 views

    Self-control is important for releasing the other fruits to grow in our Spiritual life.

    The Fruit of the Spirit Part 10 – Self-Control 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. INTRODUCTION Each of the different characteristics of the Fruit of the Spirit focuses on how ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    With Friends Like This

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 2, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,176 views

    An Exposition of 1 Sam. 20

    With Friends Like This 1 Sam. 20 Pastor Stu Webber relates a story from his youth in 1967. We were at war with Vietnam. And there I was, at the U.S. Army Ranger School at Fort Benning, Georgia. I can still hear the raspy voice of the sergeant: "We are here to save your lives. We’re going to see to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Tison avatar

    When You Take A Stand For Your Convictions Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Dec 6, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,833 views

    Having the courage to stand for your convictions can be difficult, especially in a foreign land, yet 3 young men mentioned in Daniel 3 were able to stand when everyone else was willing to bow

    Introduction: Life is a series of choices. Constantly we are making choices about what to do from one minute to the next. You made the choice to come to service this morning; you choose what you are wearing. In a few moments you will make a choice regarding the restaurant for lunch. The new work ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christmas According To Joseph

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 10, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,247 views

    Joseph’s part in the Christmas story exemplifies a new kind of righteousness.

    In nativity scenes he stands silently next to the manger in which the baby Jesus is placed. His name is Joseph and some might think that he plays an unimportant role in the Christmas story. In fact, he is not even given a single line to speak! Should we neglect Joseph? Should we skip Joseph’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Doug Henry avatar

    The Church At Philippi Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,979 views

    Lessons taken from the church at Philippi.

    Warnings, Exaltations, & Instructions – The Church at Philippi Philippians 2:12 – 16 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed – not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence – continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Christopher Duncan avatar

    Forming A Realistic Community Series

    Contributed by Christopher Duncan on Oct 30, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,629 views

    Building Community through Relationship

    Vision for Edelstein Congregational Church Part 1 of 4 Forming a Realistic Community Good Morning. Before I begin, I would first like to take the opportunity to introduce you to some special guests. They are friends of ours. Chad and Janet Ijams. Their two girls…Corey and Amber .Janet is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    #3 -- Worship Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 10, 2006
    based on 40 ratings
     | 26,406 views

    Three reasons why we are called to worship together as God’s people.

    Why Do We Worship Together? Today every one of us got out of bed and got ready and came to this church to spend our morning singing hymns and songs, to pray together, to listen to God’s word, and to share fellowship with one another. And this is happening right now at churches all across our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Clean And Pure: A Way Of Life Series

    Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 11, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,025 views

    Sermon on the Seventh Commandment

    In the midst of marital disagreement it is not uncommon for a spouse to wonder if there isn’t somebody with whom they would be more compatible. Suleyman Guresci, of Izmir, Turkey, divorced his wife of twenty-one years after a bitter six-year court battle. In an effort to find the ideal woman, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Life Cycles Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,095 views

    First in a series on the unlikely heros of faith introduced in Hebrews 11

    Chico Alliance Church October 6, 2002 Pastor David Welch “Life Cycles” Unlikely Heroes: Part One Introduction God uses all kinds of people to accomplish His work. We ought to consider it a privilege that God includes imperfect fragile humans to bring about eternal impact. Oftentimes a whole group ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • David Elvery avatar

    What Can God Do With Your Fish?

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,533 views

    Being available to God - The Loaves & Fish

    What can God do with your fish? – Luke 9:10-17 Gladstone Baptist Church – 4/12/05 pm I’ve got a question for you tonight? Who likes Anchovies? Those little fish that people put on pizzas. You either love them or hate them. Okay, who like sardines? When I was a kid, a typical Sunday lunch ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Watters avatar

    Laboring For Christ Series

    Contributed by David Watters on Jan 2, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 12,951 views

    This is the second of a three sermon series on the scripture, Matthew 11: 25-30..."Come Unto Me"..."Laboring for Christ"..."And I Will Give You Rest"

    Scripture: Matthew 11 Vs 28 1 Corinthians 15 Vs 58 Sermon: Laboring for Christ… Today, I am still unpacking this verse in Matthew…trying to understand all that it holds in the way of truth…all that it holds for us to learn. We have already looked at the first part of this verse, “Come ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Glorifying God By Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 9, 2005
    based on 46 ratings
     | 7,612 views

    Our ultimate goal in life is to glorify God. One way in which we glorify God is by loving other believers. This sermon explores different levels of relationship, three that are inadequate, and one that demonstrates that we belong to God’s family.

    Scripture One November day in 2002, Jim Sulkers, a 53-year-old retired municipal worker from Winnipeg (Manitoba, Canada), climbed into bed, pulled the covers up, and died. Nearly two years later, on August 25, 2004, police who had been called by concerned relatives entered Jim Sulkers’ apartment ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Petticrew avatar

    What Does God Want?

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Jan 21, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,095 views

    A look at what Jesus says about giving to Caesar and God to show that God wants everything.

    Introduction Today is harvest. In front of me you see a selection of produce. It used to be traditional at harvest to bring in a sample of crops to church and then it was given away to those who needed it. Rather than do that anymore, we give the offering for the day to charity. Back in the OT ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    El Roi - God Who Sees Me Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 2, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 33,870 views

    5th message in series. This was preached by associate minister Steve Higgs. Many times we say, “God is watching you.” We often think of him as a proverbial Santa, “he know’s when you are sleeping, he knows when you’re awake, he knows if you’ve been bad

    The God Who Sees Me by Steve Higgs Genesis 16 As many of you may know, my mother passed away when I was a senior in high school. It was the result of a brain aneurysm and happened very quickly, and was very tragic. Over the course of the grieving process a lot of people said a lot of helpful and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    Waiting For God Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 8, 2001
    based on 148 ratings
     | 30,740 views

    This message first looks at the frustration and responses Christians have when God does not act according to our plan and then the need for our response to trust Him.

    Waiting For God Genesis 16 1 Now Sarai, Abram’s wife, had borne him no children. And she had an Egyptian maidservant whose name was Hagar. 2 So Sarai said to Abram, "See now, the LORD has restrained me from bearing children. Please, go in to my maid; perhaps I shall obtain children by her." And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist