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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Love People, Use Things

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 31, 2009
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     | 6,781 views

    Thanksgiving Eve sermon 1989: We have a hard time giving up our attachment to things material. We do need to feel, however, that what we use makes a difference for someone -- a way to love them.

    When we read that the city of Washington is going to get everybody out of an infamous homeless shelter by Christmas, because that shelter is no longer fit for human habitation, we have a variety of reactions. Some react at the thought that we still have not come very far at settling the issue of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Seeing People Growing In Their Faith Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 20, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,198 views

    Can we sit around and wait on God to change us or do we have a role in that spiritual growth?

    Our Spiritual Growth Plan: “I’ll sit here and God will change me.” - “If I need to change, then God will do it.” - “Alright, God, here I am – change me!” Paul’s Idea: We’ve got to train if we want to achieve the goal of godliness. - 1 Timothy 4:7-8. a. “train.” - v. 7. - a.k.a. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Doug Koehler avatar

    A Wounded Savior For A Wounded People

    Contributed by Doug Koehler on Feb 21, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,606 views

    This particular Lenten sermon, is a good example of what Lent (Ash Wednesday) is all about. We focus not on what we do but, on what Jesus did for us.

    Ash Wednesday A Wounded Savior for a Wounded People Joel 2:12–19 Text “Yet even now,” declares the Lord, “return to Me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; and rend your hearts and not your garments.” Return to the Lord your God, for He is gracious and merciful, slow ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Charles Wallis avatar

    Right Relationships, Right People Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,972 views

    Having the right relationships with the right people is critical to our spiritual growth. Barnabas stood by Saul when no one else did, Peter put out those who did not have faith.

    Right People, Right Relationships December 14, 2008 How having the right relationships with the right people is critical in our spiritual growth. What do you want for Christmas? More than anything, we should want more of God in our lives. More faith, more Jesus, More Holy Spirit, more love and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sing, O People Of God

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 16, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,500 views

    Advent 3(C) -- God’s people have great reasons to sing and rejoice: Our King conquers all our enemies, our Shepherd quiets us with his love, and our Savior causes us to be glad and rejoice!

    SING, O PEOPLE OF GOD (Outline) December 14, 2008 -- ADVENT 3 -- Zephaniah 3:14-17 INTRO: Our fast four weeks of Advent have been cut in half. There are only two weeks, actually less than two weeks, before the celebration of the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. I pray that you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    Some People Never Learn

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,699 views

    The book of Judges describes a pattern of sin, servitude, supplication, salvation, and silence that worsens each time it appears.

    SOME PEOPLE NEVER LEARN Text: Judges 2:11 – 19 Introduction: · Tim’s story Tim was a likeable guy in his 20’s. He had a good job at a business office, a lovely wife, and three adorable kids. Things went well for Tim for several years, but one night at an office party, a coworker talked Tim ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fullness Of God's People In Christ

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Oct 4, 2009
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     | 5,545 views

    Since we can be complete in Christ with a full commitment to Him, there are certain benefits of a Christ-centered faith as we follow Him.

    THE FULLNESS OF GOD’S PEOPLE IN CHRIST Colossians 2:11-15 Proposition: Since we can be complete in Christ with a full commitment to Him, there are certain benefits of a Christ-centered faith as we follow Him. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to be experience the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    God Returns To His People Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 13, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,670 views

    After Zechariah's opening sermon on repentance a new section of prophecy is given in the form of a series of night visions. After Zechariah followed the Lord's 1st instructions - to preach repentance-the Lord continued to speak to him.

    ZECHARIAH 1:7-11 GOD RETURNS TO HIS PEOPLE OR The Rider Amidst the Myrtle Trees [Haggai 2:15-19] We now come to visions and revelations of the Lord. After the introduction to the entire book, which was Zechariah's opening sermon on repentance (1:1-6), a new section of prophecy is given in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Wright avatar

    Chirstians Are To Be A People That Are Merry And That Sing ! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,994 views

    James raises a question about Christians being merry which implies that Christians should be people with joy in their heart and then James exhorts Christians to sing to show that joy.

    INTRODUCTION #33 1. Open your bible to James 5:13b. 2. In a previous lesson we discussed the first part of this verse, which teaches the importance to prayer. 3. In this lesson we will discuss the importance of Christians being “cheerful” and the importance of Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Brown avatar

    Jesus Way Of Reaching People Series

    Contributed by Rick Brown on Feb 4, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,673 views

    The best way to reach people with the Gospel is to do it the way Jesus did.

    Jesus Way Of Reaching People John 4:3-30, 39-42 Intro: Have You Ever Had A Chance Encounter? Ill. I Met Reggie White In Mcdonalds. This Passage Has Been Described By Some As A A Chance Encounter. Hardly, Every Step Jesus Took On This Earth Was Planned From Before The Beginning Of Time. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Do People Really Listen?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 2, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,121 views

    People who claim to not hear God speak may find the problem is they are not listening.

    Mark 6: 1 – 13 / Do People Really Listen Intro: Have you ever watched a movie that has English subtitles? Have you ever listened to the news when the words of a dignitary who doesn’t speak English are interpreted? Have you ever thought that perhaps the translator was saying what they wanted and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    What Is The Opposite Of A Christian People Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jan 29, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,623 views

    What flight simulators and Chipee the Parakeet have to teach us about Gaudate Sunday.

    What would you say was the opposite of a Christian people? would it be an atheist people? a pagan people? Perhaps even a hypocritical people? an unforgiving people? what would be your answer? When the novelist George Bernanos was asked this question “what is the opposite of a Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What Is Church? A People Group Series

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Nov 29, 2012
     | 4,233 views

    We are a people group with the privilege and the honor of living the Word of God as witnesses. I believe that if we start accepting ourselves as the people group of heaven who are in place on earth to share the Gospel of Jesus as we are empowered by the

    I did a google search for why folks find church boring and I came across a forum in wikihow.com called, “How to Stay Entertained in Church.” The post begins with this statement, “Church is always boring, if you don’t think it is, then why are you reading this? This article ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    God Reassures His People Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 30, 2012
    based on 35 ratings
     | 45,929 views

    The remedy for fear is trust in our Creator. Only when we trust the reality of God's presence, power, protection, and provision for our lives can we share the joy God intends for us.

    ISAIAH 41: 10-14 GOD REASSURES HIS PEOPLE In his first INAUGURAL SPEECH in 1933, Franklin D. Roosevelt, the newly elected president of the US, addressed a nation that was still reeling from the Great Depression. Hoping to ignite a more optimistic outlook regarding that economic crisis, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    People Who Make A Difference

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 13, 2012
     | 5,413 views

    Examines the difference between powerless, defeated Christians, and those who make a difference. Expanded outline.

    PEOPLE THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE 7/12 - Mark 9:14-29 I believe this is one of the saddest accounts we find anywhere in the Bible. Oh, there are plenty of times in the Bible when we can be saddened, to be sure. We can be sad when Adam and Eve choose to believe the Devil’s lies instead of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist