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  • Terry Barnhill avatar

    Now Living

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Nov 15, 2009
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     | 5,200 views

    living our lives too far in the future can lead us to neglect life in the now.

    Is it just me, or have you also noticed a preoccupation lately with the Biblical Prophesy and Armageddon? Some say it’s because we feel so unsettled during times of war that we can’t resist the temptation to speculate about the end of the age. But I believe that’s been true of Christians for ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Relive Or Forgive

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,099 views

    When it comes to wrongs committed against us these are the two choices we are faced with. We can either continue to hold grudges and resentments and spend our life justifying our ill feelings (relive) or we can choose to put these to death and move on (fo

    RELIVE OR FORGIVE INTRODUCTION: I titled my message relive or forgive because when it comes to wrongs committed against us these are the two choices we are faced with. We can either continue to hold grudges and resentments and spend our life justifying our ill feelings (relive) or we can choose ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Know That Jesus Has Thoughtful Care For Us.

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 28, 2009
     | 3,014 views

    Jesus cares about all of our life

    We know that Jesus has thoughtful care for us. John 2:2-12 The Bible is very good at dates for we read here that three days after Nathaniel was brought to Jesus they went to a wedding. We are not told why Jesus was invited to this wedding. This I know He will go where He is needed and that is good ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    I'm Coming Out!

    Contributed by Kevin Smith on Nov 28, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 59,119 views

    This sermon talks about how just like Esther and her people came out from under Bondage, so too can we come out of our bondage, mess, and situations today!!

    -Remarks to God & Bishop (brief) -Prayer/Reading of scripture/Seating of ppl I. Introduction -This particular text excites me on many levels, and is pregnant with possibility. We see in the text that King Xerxes, Hamam, and Esther are all dining together at a banquet requested by Esther the Queen. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lessons From A Fire

    Contributed by Mark Tonkery on Feb 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,654 views

    A study of Hell from Luke 16:19-31

    By: Mark T. Tonkery Laings, Ohio Church of Christ Lessons From A Fire Text: Luke 16:19-31 Introduction A. Almost every week we here about the destruction and damage done by a fire. Whether it is a forest fire or a home, fires can be devastating but we can learn from these fires. People are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pilgrim's Path Part-8 The Persecuted

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Feb 24, 2009
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     | 3,526 views

    We, like those pilgrim forefathers of the Church in America and the Early Church, are called to be fools for Christ!

    The Pilgrim’s Path Part-8, Mathew 5:1-12 The Persecuted Introduction One hundred Puritans sail across the ocean on the “Mayflower” and in New England find a home where they can serve God according to the dictates of their conscience. Persecution in England being continued, men cross the Atlantic ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Future Grace

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Feb 26, 2009
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     | 4,186 views

    In examining the past graces of God we remember His Provision, Providence, and Plan for today and tomorrow!

    Future Grace, Genesis 9:8-17 Introduction Some years ago several congressmen, who were devout Christians, were taking a walk one evening. Their conversation drifted to the subject of religion and the state of the world. They were not enthusiastic about the outlook and were just about to agree that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Cultivate Love Series

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 2, 2009
     | 5,106 views

    We are all called to continually "Cultivate" the Fruit of the Spirit. Here we focus on Love.

    Cultivate the Fruit of the Spirit Love Galatians 5:16-25 A few months ago, we as a church went through a series titled “Doing Church as a Team”. Towards the end of the series, we took a small “side step” and spoke about making sure that we were developing the Fruit of the Spirit in our own lives ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Death Of A Conscience Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,523 views

    Herod Antipas provides proof that death is not always physical. Life ends in death twice without Christ.

    Mark 6:14-29 The Death of a Conscience And King Herod heard of him; (for his name was spread abroad:) and he said, that John the Baptist was risen from the dead, and therefore mighty works do show forth themselves in him. Now King Herod heard of Him, for His name had become well known. And he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In A Fallen, Broken World

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Mar 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,558 views

    We live in a fallen and broken world. We should expect disappointments in all facets of life. We know also that Painted on the canvas of our lives is the tender touch of a Creator who has a special place for the bruised and weary of the world

    Living in a fallen, broken world Luke 4:16-19 KJV Is there anything more frail than a bruised reed? We have all seen one at the water’s edge. A once slender and tall stalk of sturdy river grass, it is now bowed and bent. It’s bruised and broken. That’s a pretty accurate picture of what can ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    An Incredible Promise

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,512 views

    We serve a God of amazing promises who always brings them to pass!

    An Incredible Promise! Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 Introduction I am not a fan of great heights. I have never been able to stand on the edge of a high cliff or at the top of a tall building without a quick heart beat and a dry throat. I have no problem with climbing a high hill or mountain, but to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Timothy Darling avatar

    What My Dad Should Not Have Taught Me

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Mar 19, 2009
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     | 3,890 views

    How we as adults reflect on our past sin influences the children in our lives, to expect censure or approval when they sin in similar ways.

    What my dad should not have taught me Genesis 26:1-12 My father has told me many stories. Most of them took place before he became a Christian, because I can remember his life since then. Some of these stories have elements of sin in them. My father and all fathers must ask this question: Does ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    Fulfilling Our Commitments: Christ's Conquest Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 23, 2009
    based on 18 ratings
     | 10,242 views

    Our argument is that the life of Jesus Christ provides for us a paradigm upon which we can pattern our lives.

    Easter Sunday, March 23, 2008 Fulfilling Our Commitments: Christ’s Conquest John 20: 24 – 29 The triumph of Christ’s Conquest concludes our series: “Fulfilling Our Commitments.” We looked at Jesus Christ from six perspectives as he fulfilled his commitments to God, to God’s Law, to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Funeral Sermon

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,894 views

    Life has stripes and blood and death. Each is a part of life. We know that but sometimes we turn the page too quickly, wanting only to think of the good things of life. In fact life would be so much easier if we could do just that. But it is in times like

    Sam North Star Island is an island of the coast of New Hampshire, near Portsmouth. It is unique because half the island is in Maine and the other half is in New Hampshire. It is a place where New Englanders come to vacation, worship and sit in rockers on the front porch of the old Victorian Hotel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    Are People Still Asking...we Want To See Jesus?

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 25, 2009
    based on 58 ratings
     | 23,003 views

    Reflections on this text and our pluralistic culture with quotes from John Stott, Leonard Sweet "Soul Tsunami". We are not living in the world our parents grew up in. Biotechnology, genetic engineering, artifical life, nano technology are all around but

    Lent V John 12:20-21 Redeemer In Jesus Holy Name March 29, 2009 “Are People Still Asking to See Jesus?” When I was a kid in the 1950’s people’s minds and actions were saturated and wrapped in Christian values. The worship of God and honesty were important ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran