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  • Matthew Street avatar

    Peter's Prejudices Purged Series

    Contributed by Matthew Street on Oct 13, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,830 views

    God challenges Peter’s prejudices in three ways firstly i. through a vision ii. through a personal encounter with Cornelius iii. By turning up himself in the person of the Holy Spirit.

    How do we feel about those people who live at the other end of our road? How do we feel about those people who live on the new estate or come from the old village of Peasedown? How do we feel about people from Wellow, Midsomer Norton, Radstock or Combe Down. How do we feel about people from ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    God Is All Powerful Series

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Dec 2, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 20,413 views

    To discuss how God is all powerful and will accomplish his will. Part of a series on the attributes of God

    SBC Philippi 11/6/05 am Rev. Jeff Simms God is All Powerful Matthew 19:26 Primary Purpose: To emphasize that God is all powerful in all He does and nothing can ultimately hinder his purposes. There is a movie out called “Bruce Almighty” where Jim Carey who plays Bruce is given powers by God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Could I Be A Pharisee?

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 10, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,174 views

    The Church of the 21st century needs to evaluate itself in terms of Christ’s judgments and demands.

    Matthew 23:1-4, 23-28, 33 “Could I Be A Pharisee?” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview UMC, www.parkview-umc.org When Ben was a lot younger, he asked me an intriguing theological question—to which I had no answer. “Why,” he asked, “did God create chiggers, ticks, and gnats?” Anyhow, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Haggai, Rebuilding The Temple Series

    Contributed by Michael Goodfellow on Aug 7, 2002
    based on 99 ratings
     | 18,851 views

    Continuing a series on the minor prophets

    When we come to the prophet Haggai we come to a new era in prophecy. The prophets we have read and listened to up until now have all been prophets of an independent kingdom, be it Israel or Judah. These men preached to the Israelites, as they were masters of their own land so to speak. And so we ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Do What Comes Naturally Series

    Contributed by Dennis Harbach on Oct 1, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,194 views

    Knowing that God goes with us changes everything- especially our lives of worship and giving.

    Doing what comes naturally Genesis 28:10-22 I was intrigued by this article about the ministry and leadership that I saw this week. The author began by describing why he was credible. He explained how he started his own communications business in the 70’s. It was instantly successful. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Life Of Thanksgiving To God

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Feb 25, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,669 views

    A sermon for thanksgiving day, based on Deuteronomy 26:1-11 highlighting 4 areas of our lives we can thank God for.

    (a story of being thankful for something positive) Rudyard Kipling was a great writer and poet. Many people enjoy reading The Jungle Book. Kipling, unlike many older writers was able to enjoy his success and his money. Apparently one day a journalist approached him and said, "Mr. Kipling, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Announcing Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 12, 2007
     | 3,825 views

    How do you announce your loyalty to someone?

    Announcing Jesus 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 As we gather here together in a new place and a new time, I want to ask you a question? How do you announce your loyalty to someone? Paul talks to a church that has proclaimed Jesus to other people. To proclaim simply means to announce. You see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are Called To Obey

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Mar 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,886 views

    As disciples of Jesus Christ we are called to have the same mind as Jesus Christ, which includes obeying our Heavenly father even through difficulties.

    Today’s message is based on our reading from Philippians chapter 2, verses 5 to 11. Now to understand this text a little clearer it is helpful to look at the few verses before hand. We see that this text addresses the church, the Body of Christ. It addresses each one of us as members of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus' Warning Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,572 views

    The Second Sermon of Lent 2008

    This morning we begin with a ‘Trivial Pursuit’ type question. (Slide 1) The United States Army once had a Camel Corps. The year the Camel Corp was organized was: A) 1917 B) 1856 C) 2003 D) 1943 The correct answer is 1856. According to wikipedia, some of our national leaders felt that having ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Living To Praise Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on May 8, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,393 views

    We are called to give praise to God in every circumstance

    Living to Praise Psalm 103 Essential 100 Series May 4, 2008 Evening Service Introduction In his book ’The One-Minute Manager’, Kenneth Blanchard recommends developing the practice of "one-minute praisings," where the manager (or parent, spouse, etc.) tries to "catch someone doing something right" ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Hold The Ropes Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Aug 25, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 26,251 views

    Like the paralytic in Mark 2, school kids need someone to hold the four ropes for their encouragement and success in school.

    Holding the Rope Mark 2:1-12 One of the stories we read in VBS was the story of the man who was completely helpless. He couldn’t walk; he couldn’t use his hands. The only way he could get anywhere was when his friends carried him. Then the news got around that Jesus was healing people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Preparing A Vacant Church For The Next Step

    Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Aug 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,453 views

    Outliing the need to work together even when there are people we do not like are part of the team. Put the armour of light on and bury the clock of darkness.

    A church that has a vacancy can often cause worry to its members especially nowadays as we search for the right person to come and fill the vacancy. In the days of old, it used to be a whole lot easier to fill a vacant pulpit; we went to the Union and asked them who they had available? Who would ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Right Heart, Right Focus (Palm Sunday) Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 10, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,420 views

    Why did Palm Sunday happen and the right focus?

    Last week we noted from Mark Chapter 7, Jesus taught the importance of having a right heart. A person’s heart will speak to the mind and the mind will bring the actions. Jesus likely had been with His 12 Disciples for about 2 years and as we will soon note that Jesus was beginning to teach about ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Roger Roark avatar

    Do What He Tells You To

    Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 15, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,453 views

    WE are to obey the commands of Jesus

    DO WHAT JESUS SAYS. John 2:1-5 and Matthew 5 and 6 John 2:1-5 2 And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: 2 And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage. 3 And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Promises Kept Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 17, 2013
     | 4,002 views

    God made a promise—a covenant with Abraham. That covenant, which is based on faith and not on the law, is still valid today.

    Galatians 2:15-21 “Promises Kept” INTRODUCTION We are a people who believe that justice is one of our unalienable rights along with life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. We are frustrated when justice doesn’t take place. For example, we don’t like the lack of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran