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  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Great Greetings! Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,968 views

    God offers his church the grace to rejoice.

    Scripture Introduction Last year I had heated arguments with The Berry Company over the church’s Yellow Pages advertising. They confirmed, in writing, that our contract ended in June. But the small print allowed them to continue billing us if they were late publishing the new phone books. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Risen Jesus Even Sends Out Screw-Ups

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Apr 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,545 views

    Even after the disciples had abandoned Jesus in his suffering, he still has a mission for them. And he still has a mission for you, his forgiven child. Parts: A. A night of waiting. B. A repeated miracle. C. A promise and blessing.

    Text: John 21:1-14 Theme: The Risen Jesus Even Sends Out Screw-ups A. A night of waiting B. A repeated miracle C. A promise and blessing Season: Easter 3c Date: April 18, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/The-Risen-Jesus-Even-Sends-Out-Screw-ups-John21_1-14.html Grace ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Prayer And The Chronically Unhappy

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,146 views

    For Reformation Sunday, October 1987: Job in the Old Testament and Luther in the Reformation Era were chronically unhappy people, but used that as a form of spiritual energy to drive them toward creative achievement and an honest personal faith.

    It looks as though some people are just born to be unhappy. There are some people who are going to approach nearly everything with a complaint or a gripe, who are going to make a personal issue out of everything. Nothing is quite good enough, nothing quite satisfies. There are folks whose ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus' Prayer For Himself (Part 1a) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 24, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 31,568 views

    A sermon examining Jesus' High Priestly Prayer .

    JESUS’ HIGH PRIESTLY PRAYER Part 1a: Jesus’ Prayer For Himself John 17:1-5 It is the eve of the Crucifixion; Jesus and His Disciples have spent some time in the Upper Room celebrating the Passover Feast. Following the meal Jesus spent the next few hours giving some final instructions to His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    First Things First Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 28, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,365 views

    The second in our series on the book of Genesis. In this sermon we begin with a look at the first two verses of chapter one.

    Genesis (2) (First Things First) Text: Genesis 1:1-2 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Last Sunday when we looked at this passage we saw that Moses wanted to make it clear to us that it was God and God alone that was responsible for creation. We also talked about how God created all that exists ex ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Remain Effective Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 3, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,177 views

    God rewards his people with effective works for abiding in the Son.

    Scripture Introduction It seems that anywhere you walked in Jerusalem you saw grape vines. We know from inscriptions and eyewitnesses that vines grew up and along the great wall of the city, and it is likely that many families grew grapes in their own yards. In addition to the abundance of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Four Chariots Descend Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 6, 2010
    based on 13 ratings
     | 11,220 views

    The LORD is supreme over the nations & is sovereignly working for the good of His people.

    ZECHARIAH 6: 1-8 THE FOUR CHARIOTS DESCEND (THE EIGHTH VISION) [Revelations 6:1-8] The vision of the four chariots and their horses is the eighth and last in this series of visions. This vision not only completes the visions but returns to the same theme as was found in the first. The LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Birth Of Christ

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 4, 2005
    based on 632 ratings
     | 97,911 views

    The birth of Christ resulted in three things

    Luke 2:1-21 The Birth of Christ Woodlawn Baptist Church December 4, 2005 Introduction This month more than a billion people will celebrate Christmas. Amid candlelight, carols and the smells of cedar and incense, the old story will unfold again: Gabriel’s visitations, the journey to Bethlehem, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding God’s Will

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Dec 6, 2005
    based on 177 ratings
     | 25,554 views

    SEEK it, SURRENDER to it, and STAND in it. It’s REAL, can be REFUSED, but it’s always RIGHT! Link included to formatted text, audio/video, and PowerPoint.

    Understanding God’s Will Romans 12:1-2 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/God’sWill.html We usually look at this passage and talk about surrender...but surrender to what? The will of God in the end of v. 2! Or we talk about separation...but separation unto what? The will of God! And that should be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Christmas Tree And His Gifts

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Dec 9, 2005
    based on 120 ratings
     | 57,920 views

    When is the last time you looked at God’s gifts under "His tree?"

    GOD’S CHRISTMAS TREE AND HIS GIFTS Romans 5:1-11 At this time of the year in homes all across America you will find a Christmas tree with presents underneath. It is one of the symbols of Christmas that stand out in this country as much as any and more than most. The Christmas tree has become a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    In The Middle Of J-O-Y Is A Never-Ending Circle

    Contributed by Eric Vertein on Dec 12, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,941 views

    God shows us how to maintain JOY, even when there are many things attacking that joy.

    I Thessalonians 5:16-24 3rd Sunday in Advent December 11, 2005 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 19 Do not put out the Spirit’s fire; 20 do not treat prophecies with contempt. 21 Test ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Narnia: The Lion Series

    Contributed by Weston Holen on Dec 19, 2005
     | 3,450 views

    Jesus, the Lion of the Tribe of Judah, is good, powerful, and worthy of praise!

    The Chronicles of Narnia is getting positive reviews from many sources. But not everyone likes the film. In The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe, the children hear someone say, mysteriously, "Aslan is on the move". C. S. Lewis writes: "Now a very curious thing happened. None of the children knew ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Face Of The Pilot

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 6, 2010
    based on 232 ratings
     | 57,034 views

    The text relates the Transfiguration, the mountain top experience, to the glory "The Face" of Jesus the Pilot of our lives. Updated February 2022.

    A ship ...was in a serious storm... and in grave distress. The passengers ... were alarmed. One of them finally, ... against orders, .... went up to the main deck ... and made his way to the pilot house. The pilot was at the wheel, ... but seeing the man was greatly frightened; ... he gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Valentine’s Day: A Love Worth Giving

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 10, 2010
    based on 326 ratings
     | 183,647 views

    This an alliterated expository message from John 15 that tells the story behind Valentine’s Day and urges people to receive, reciprocate and recycle the love of Jesus. PowerPoint available if you e-mail me.

    Valentine’s Day: A Love Worth Giving Scott Bayles, pastor First Christian Church Well, today is Saint Valentine’s Day! I hope none of you husbands or boyfriends forgot about it. I asked Ashley what she wanted for Valentine’s Day earlier this week. She said, “Nothing.” I guess I’ll find out later ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The God Moment Of Revealed Truth Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 10, 2010
     | 4,705 views

    THIS MESSAGE IS ABOUT THOSE SPECIAL TIMES AND CIRCUMSTANCES THROUGH WHICH GOD REVEALS HIS TRUTH TO US.

    THE GOD MOMENT OF REVEALED TRUTH ACTS 1:1-13 INTRODUCTION: WHEN TRUTH IS REVEALED TO PEOPLE IT’S FASCINATING. RELATIONSHIPS ARE FORMED WHERE WE NEVER WOULD DREAM POSSIBLE. CONNECTIONS THAT WE WOULD THINK TO BE INCONCEIVABLE ACTUALLY BECOME A REALITY. WHEN GOD REVEALS HIS TRUTH TO US, IT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist