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  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Cautions When Studying The End Times

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 20, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,992 views

    An introductory message meant to help people look at the study of end-times prophecy with caution rather than going into it without thought and prayer.

    Cautions When Studying the End Times Various Scriptures February 22, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I’ve mentioned before that I love a good mystery. I like reading them and I like watching them. A few nights ago I watched ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Can We Have Some Harmony In This House? Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 6, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,070 views

    Work diligently for unity.

    CAN WE HAVE SOME HARMONY IN THIS HOUSE? Ephesians 4.1-3 S: Unity Th: Our Time, Our Turn, Our All Pr: DILIGENTLY WORK FOR UNITY. I. HUMILITY II. MEEKNESS III. PATIENCE IV. LOVE PA: How is the change to be observed? • Lift Christ up. • Have excellent relationships. • Live unity. Version: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Twelve, Part 4

    Contributed by Dino Rizzo on May 7, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,105 views

    This is part three of a seven-part series on Jesus’ disciples and the principles of discipleship. This message focuses on Bartholomew, James, Thaddeus and Simon.

    I want you to imagine for a few minutes that you have been invited to the White House and the President is having lunch with you. You are sitting in on his cabinet meeting and they are talking about some foreign issues and they are dealing with some internal issues. They have brought lunch in and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lasting Peace Series

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,471 views

    (PowerPoint Sldies freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Looking at the only place in the world to find genuine, lasting peace.

    The Church Has Got Talent (CHGT 01) The Church Has the Only Message of Lasting Peace John 14: 25-31 This morning I want to invite you to join me as we start a brand new mini series I have entitled "The Church has Got Talent." The Church is, by biblical account, by divine definition and by Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Power Of Pentecost

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,405 views

    The Holy Spirit birthed the church on Pentecost. He is alive today and the Christian’s challenge to work out his/her calling in the light of the Resurrection and Pentecost.

    Sermon for CATM – Pentecost Sunday – May 31, 2009 It had been the most intense experience of their lives. A Jewish carpenter and Rabbi had called each of them out from where they were. Some were fishermen - 5 of them actually; one was a tax collector; most were of unknown occupation; some were ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Article 3. Gods Decree Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,767 views

    This sermon unpacks article 3. of the Baptist confession of faith 1689. Article 3.Gods Decree.

    ARTICLE 3. GOD’S DECREE. Ephesians 1:3-12. SO WHAT IS THE DECREE OF GOD? THE DECREE OF GOD IS HIS ETERNAL DECISIONS (HIS WILL) HIS PURPOSES AND PLANS . THAT ARE FORE ORDAINED AND IMPLEMENTED FOR HIS OWN GLORY. • THE BAPTIST CONFESSION OF FAITH STATES PART1: GOD HAS DECREED IN HIMSELF ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Dangerous Baby Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 20, 2009
     | 3,763 views

    The Christ Child stimulates a lot of controversy. What role do the followers of Jesus play in opening hearts to the gospel?

    Sermon for CATM – Advent 4 – December 20, 2009 – One Dangerous Baby Let’s all stand to read today’s Advent Scripture reading. [Luke 2:1-20] It’s funny the responses that people have to Christmas, to the story of the birth of Christ. My wife Barbara was telling me the other night that at her ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Returns To His People Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 13, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,698 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

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    Teachers Shall Receive A Stricter Judgment ! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010
     | 8,008 views

    James teaches that teachers are to take the work of teaching extremely serious because they will be judged with stricter judgement!

    INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bibles to James 3:1. Let’s read James 3:1, “My brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment.” 2. In this verse James is giving those who teach and preach God’s word a serious warning. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    The Road Work Is Finally Finished

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 1, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,665 views

    Neither grief nor guilt are productive, take us anywhere. The Cross is God’s signpost that will put an end to our continuing struggles with both.

    Just a few days ago we celebrated, if that’s the right word, the thirtieth anniversary of something we all love to hate. Imagine observing the anniversary of something that has cost us dearly in dollars and also in blood and tears. Something we cannot live without, but sometimes wonder if we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Christ Alone

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,166 views

    Paul, Pt. 23

    IN CHRIST ALONE (COLOSSIANS 2:1-10) A scientific convention was held at a lakeside resort. After the first day’s proceedings, a mathematician, a physicist, an astronomer and a molecular biologist hired a boatman to row them around on the lake. As they sat in the boat, they discussed string theory, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bob Joyce avatar

    What Is A Person Like You Doing In A Place Like This?

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Oct 10, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,074 views

    Satan has tried to deceive us into believing that the choices make will not harm us in the future. But history proves that choices we make can have dire consequences

    In a recent issue of Preaching Today (Sept/Oct 1998), Dr. Brian Harbour related the following story. Dr. Harbour, pastor of FBC Richardson and Dr. Duane Brooks, pastor of Tallowood Baptist Church in Houston, were in Waco attending a Baylor Regents meeting. They were on the elevator and were going ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Second Chance In Christ Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,521 views

    Deepening "whiles" become heightened "boasts". Weakness, sin, and enmity are our problems toward God. But in Christ there is help at the right time, conversion of consequences into positives, and sacrifical love for reconciliation.

    “We have a problem here.” That phrase, in one form or another, runs through much of human history. We have a problem here. You know it, if you remember 1995, as almost what astronaut John Swigert said from Apollo 13. “Houston, we’ve had a problem here.” Changed a little and immortalized by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    The Present Kingdom - The King Has Come Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,200 views

    Jesus comes in fulfillment of the prophecies of a new king who would restore the Kingdom of God and with the means to achieve that end.

    Do you remember last week, when Roy was relating the story of Ezekiel and the valley of dry bones, how he pointed out that although much of what Ezekiel prophesied came true in the years immediately following the return from exile, it didn’t all come true. Let’s just briefly revisit the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    The Fruit Of Being Patient

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 17, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,978 views

    Patience is what brings out the best in us.

    The devil has a plan for your life: Doubt, To make you question God’s word and His goodness; Discouragement, To make you look at your problems rather than at God; Diversion, To make the wrong things seems attractive so that you will want them more than the right things; Defeat, To make you feel ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan