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  • Charles Mallory avatar

    A Complainer's Cure

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 19, 2008
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     | 4,656 views

    Trials and Tribulations should build our character not our list of complaints!

    I AM SURE WE HAVE HEARD MANY PHRASES IN REGARDS TO PESSIMISM SUCH AS “SEEING THE GLASS HALF-EMPTY INSTEAD OF HALF-FULL,” OR “YOU CAN’T SEE THE FOREST FOR ALL THE TREES.” WHATEVER THE SAYING, UNGRATEFULNESS AND PESSIMISM DO NOTHING TO HELP OUR DISPOSTION OR RAISE OUR SPIRITS. ESPECIALLY IN THIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Baptism Into Death, Baptism Into Life

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 7, 2009
     | 7,359 views

    This is a sermon for a baptism service.

    CATM Sermon for Baptism Sunday – June 7, 2009 We’re here for a very special purpose today. Today we will christen 3 children. Christening is both a public naming of the child plus the dedication of the child to God, and the commitment of the parent to raise the child in the love of and the fear of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Casual Christianity

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 9, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 20,918 views

    A Casual Christian can be described as lukewarm. Casual Christians present a mixed worship, live a mixed lifestyle, and send a mixed message.

    CASUAL CHRISTIANITY Revelation 3:14-16 Introduction: George Barna has written a book entitled “The Seven Faith Tribes: Who They Are, What They Believe, and Why They Matter.” In that book Barna describes the seven tribes as Casual Christians, Captive Christians, Mormons, Jews, Pantheists, Muslims ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Requesting Or Demanding? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 20, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,226 views

    Even when we feel like demanding or presuming, we have to be careful to do what is right. Thus we must develop the art of making ethical requests.

    Requesting Or Demanding? (Philemon 8-22) 1. I remember a woman raising a stink at the downtown post office. She complained that her mail was not in the box, and it was past 8:30 AM. She mentioned that her dad had worked at the Federal Post Office, and that he would have never allowed such ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Transition From "Jews For Jesus” To "Semi-Jews For Jesus” Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 20, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,507 views

    Sometimes our routines keep God from working, so He brings change and even persecution to awaken us as to what He is doing.

    The Transition from “Jews for Jesus” to “Semi-Jews for Jesus” (Acts 8:1-8) 1. People try playing all sorts of tricks. Two friends run into each other while walking their dogs. One suggests lunch. The other says, "They won’t let us in a restaurant with pets." Undeterred, the first guy and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    You Smell Like Hell Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Sep 13, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,556 views

    The last in our series on Jude. In this sermon we discuss how Jude tells his readers how to rescue those who are on the verge of eternity without the Lord.

    You Smell Like Hell Text: Jude 22 – 25 By: Ken McKinley Well we are finishing up our study of Jude tonight, and we are going to be looking at verses 20 through 25 so lets go ahead and turn to the book of Jude and read the last few verses there (read). I’ve titled my sermon tonight, “You Smell ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Fathers Day 2009

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Aug 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,962 views

    Being a father today is a huge responsibility. Trying to be a Christian Dad is even harder as our children are subjected to the evil in our society. But with Gods strength and counsel you can do a great job as a father.

    Fathers Day 2009 Psalm 32 While sitting in my office preparing for this sermon for Fathers Day I was hoping that it would be a thoughtful message full of wisdom, reflection and insight. All the while I could not help but wonder if the smell I was taking in from my office could be attributed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Testimony Of John: The Son Of God Has Come To Earth

    Contributed by John Rollyson on May 1, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,774 views

    An exegetical study of 1 John 1:1-5

    The Testimony of John: The Son of God has come to Earth 1:1-5 1. Jesus has always existed 2. Jesus has proven who He is 3. Jesus has revealed who He is: The Word of Life a. By appearing, revealing Himself b. By identifying with men 4. Jesus has come to earth for the most glorious purpose a. That ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    But You Bethlehem Ephrthah!

    Contributed by C Vincent on Feb 13, 2009
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     | 5,000 views

    The place of Jesus’ birth

    Matthew 2 1Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.” 3When Herod the king heard this, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Sanctified Body

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Jun 13, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,622 views

    The records of Creation teach the importance and dignity of the human body. When God had made all other parts of the material universe and before He formed the human frame, He called a solemn council of the Trinity. With the most majestic deliberation H

    The records of Creation teach the importance and dignity of the human body. When God had made all other parts of the material universe and before He formed the human frame, He called a solemn council of the Trinity. With the most majestic deliberation He decreed, “Let us make man in our image ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Word Of God Is Living

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 14, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,946 views

    Preaching is not the task of “making” scripture come alive; rather it’s “drawing out the life” that’s already in it.

    INTRODUCTION A. Look Closely At Hebrews 4:12-13 “For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. And there is no creature ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Two Loves

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 18, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,819 views

    Moses was a man of two loves - a love for God and a love for His people. It seemed to be two incompatible loves, but they are actually one. His prayers expressed the very heart of God - one of compassion and mercy.

    Moses was away for too long – 40 days on Mount Sinai • The people couldn’t wait any longer, and so they decided to make themselves a new god – a golden calf • Even before Moses step down from the mountain, the Lord told him what was happening at the foot of the mount. Having been delivered from ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Seven Supplements For A Holy Life #2 Series

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Jul 14, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,705 views

    Series No. 2: Because we are redeemed children of God, we are to live holy lives.

    SEVEN SUPPLEMENTS FOR A HOLY LIFE 2 Peter 1 :5-8 A fouryear-old girl asked her mother, "Mom, how long is it until my birthday?" The mother responded, "Not very long, dear." To which the child responded, "Is it time for me to start being a good girl?" The little girl was being charmingly real, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    Crook At The Cross Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 21, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,368 views

    The Crook at the Cross lets us know that no life is beyond the love of God.

    Luke 23:43 “Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.” / Title: “Crook at the Cross” 1. Jesus talks about heaven in Matthew 13 – 7 scenarios a. Matt. 13:24 – Wheat and Tares – grow together b. Matt. 13:31 – Mustard Seed – least of seeds, greatest of herbs, tree/birds c. Matt. 13:33 – Leaven – in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Embracing The Kingdom Focused Church Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 23, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,353 views

    Inspired by several resources. Gene Mimms’ books "The Kingdom Focused Church" and "Kingdom Principles for Church Growth, Rick Warren’s "Purpose Driven Church and Thom Rainer’s "Simple Church."

    THE KINGDOM FOCUSED CHURCH Embracing the Kingdom Focused Church Philippians 3:7-20 > The – Kingdom – Focused – Church. Think about those 4 words for a second. Each word has significant meaning. > The – An article denoting specific, distinctive nature. It identifies something which is special, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist