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  • Thomas Black avatar

    The Divine Interplay Of Prayer In God's Unfolding Plan 2 Series

    Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,623 views

    This is the second 1/2 of a two part sermon addressing the link between God’s sovereignty to act without us and his requirement that we pray so that he can act.

    Returning to our study of Genesis tonight, we are in chapter 25 and the story of Esau and Jacob, the story begins with the prayer of Isaac that his wife might bear children and in this setting ends with a tragedy of faithlessness – and an interesting peek into God’s sovereignty working out in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Generosity & Holding Back Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 14, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,754 views

    These verses are an encouragement to see how a Church can behave together when its members are committed to one another as fellow members of the body of Christ and to be generous with our possessions. But they’re also a warning not to hold back what we’ve

    We’ve seen a fascinating thing in Australian politics in the past few weeks. John Howard has gone from being the man of steel to being more like a quick change artist. Suddenly he’s on the back foot trying to maintain his popularity against the threat of Mark Latham. And what was the issue that ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Finding Your Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 137 ratings
     | 20,667 views

    Part of a series on the keys to joyful service in the church

    Service with a Smile: Finding Your Spiritual Gifts Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 [Show Fantasia video, segment one] A vast orchestra, composed of stringed instruments, brass instruments, percussion instruments, and woodwinds . . . All joining together, the harp and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What's Your Gift? (Part One)

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 10, 2002
    based on 151 ratings
     | 18,025 views

    God has given each believer spiritual gifts. What should we do in response to His gifts?

    June 9, 2002 In the 60’s, the Age of Aquarius, an age of so-called enlightenment, harmony and understanding, people often asked the question, What’s your sign? That referred to the twelve houses of the Zodiac. The question was often an attempt to find out what you were like – your personality ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Goal Of Ministry

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 8, 2006
     | 3,770 views

    Third sermon in the summer 2006 Series, “Being God’s People by Serving, Obeying, and Giving.”

    (1) Two weeks ago, I asked you if you rooted for a team no matter who played on it and if you rooted for a particular player no matter what team he/she played for. Some of you responded that you did both. I have very few players that I root for. I will admit that I am a Brad Miller fan and have ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Reach Out And Touch Someone Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Feb 6, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 9,050 views

    We are the hands and feet of Jesus reaching out to a hurting world.

    This morning we will be continuing our series entitled: "You Did That On Purpose." We have been examining the 5 foundational purposes of the church, each of these purposes also being seen as necessary in the life of each Christian. Over the past 3 weeks we have looked at the areas of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Purpose"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on May 7, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 32,836 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that before they were born God had formed and shaped them for a particular PURPOSE, which requires His Holy Spirit to set them apart in preparation for His Service.

    Jeremiah 1:5 (MSG) *Jeremiah 1:5 (GW) 7 May 2006 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker Multicultural Gospel Service Taegue, South Korea BIG IDEA: The Lord who formed and shaped us knows the particular PURPOSE he intended us for, but unless He Sanctifies us by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Handling Complaints In A Healthy Way

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 25, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,488 views

    The church consists of people, and at some stage in a growing church complaints and differences of opinion will occur. This sermon explores the biblical approach to handling complaints.

    As I read the New Testament one of things that becomes clear is that God knows that although He wants us to be living together in harmony, that we will struggle. So He gives us guidance, such as that found in Colossians 3:13-15 13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Happens At The Table Does Not Stay At The Table

    Contributed by Monty Newton on May 22, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,775 views

    God’s grace is God-given, Spirit-driven, and entrusted to us.

    Title: What Happens at the Table Does Not Stay at the Table Text: Luke 24:44-56 Thesis: God’s grace is God-given, Spirit-driven, and entrusted to us. Introduction I’m sure you’ve seen the “What Happens Here” marketing campaign put out by the Las Vegas tourism people… This is one I can show in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Believing The Witness About Christ Series

    Contributed by Charles Worth on Sep 11, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,982 views

    Looking at the witnesses of Christ, in Heaven and upon the earth.

    Do You Believe? (part 2) Believing the Witness About Christ 1 John 5 1 John 5:6-8 I started last week by asking a couple of questions: How do you know that you really believe in God? How can we look at others and see if they truly believe? We are continuing in our series entitled “Do You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian A&p 101: The Members Support One Another Series

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Oct 5, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,660 views

    Sermon 2 in a series of 4 sermons reflecting on Paul’s favorite description of the Church as the Body of Christ. This message focuses on the support and commitment members have for one another.

    CHRISTIAN A & P 101: SUPPORT Ephesians 4: 1-16 1. I found the following story on the Internet. For my 50th birthday, my husband purchased a week of personal training . . . at the local health club for me. Although I am still in great shape since playing on my high school softball team, I ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Spiritually Gifted Ministry Series

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Sep 19, 2006
     | 3,512 views

    A person’s place in the Body of Christ.

    Every human being desires to feel needed and wanted. Feeling that we need to be in someone’s life or doing a certain job makes us feel important. It gives purpose and meaning to our lives. Sometimes just the fact that others rely on us can keep us going even when we want to quit. You may hate your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Don Jones avatar

    Avoiding Costly Mistakes At All Costs - Tolerance Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Sep 24, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,832 views

    The fourth message in the series deals with tolerance. It focuses on inconsistent behaviors that tell others we are "not of God"

    Avoiding Costly Mistakes At All Costs - Tolerance Acts 15:1-29; Galatians 2:11-14 Pastor Don Jones West Glendale Baptist Church We live in a world today that expects tolerance; tolerance of alternate life-styles, tolerance of other religions, and tolerance of others habits and sexual preferences. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Murphy avatar

    A Foundation For Missions

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Oct 2, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,098 views

    The purpose of this sermon was to increase missions awareness and concern within the church.

    Introduction I. As I was preparing this weeks message, a thought came to me. II. I cannot remember hearing very many, if any sermons preached from 2nd Corinthians. A. I have heard verses quoted here and there. B. I am sure, I must have heard at least one or two messages based on some text, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Pentecost, The Church's Birthday

    Contributed by William Mouser on Aug 2, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,176 views

    The first Pentecost is examined in light of its character as the birthday of the Church.

    Homily for Pentecost, or Whitsunday Psalm 104:1-2, 13-24, 33-34, Acts 2:1-11, 1 Corinthians 12:4-13, John 14:8-17 I was born at 5:45 P.M. on Wednesday, March 5, 1947. For the past 58 years, I have commemorated that birthday with friends and family. You also celebrate your own birthdays and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican