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  • Jim Kane avatar

    What Season Is It?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,091 views

    The third sermon of a 4 part series, ‘Overload: Saying ‘No’ So We Can Say ‘Yes.’

    Title – What Season Is It? Scripture Passage – Ecclesiastes 3:1-12 Description – The third sermon of a 4 part series, ‘Overload: Saying ‘No’ So We Can Say ‘Yes.’ This morning we begin with the reading of our main text and following the reading of it, we will watch a video clip. As you watch the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Stopping The Hurt Through Forgiveness

    Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,921 views

    We live in a world that is hurting deeply. Relationships go sour, anger becomes the norm, and many live in a constant state of frustration. How can we live in a broken world and still have peace?

    Purpose: To show why forgiving others is important. Aim: I want the listener to know how to forgive others and then do it. INTRODUCTION: We live in a world that is hurting deeply. Relationships go sour, anger becomes the norm, and many live in a constant state of frustration. Jesus, on the other ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Mundane Ministry/Seismic Significance Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,450 views

    Sermon #2 in My favorite disciplines series deals with mundane ministries, the discipline of holding one’s tongue, and apropriate smallness (original ideas from John Ortberg’s book, The Life you always Wanted) (Luke 9:45-48)

    #2 in the My Favorite Disciplines Mundane Ministry / Seismic Significance Luke 9:45-48 CHCC: December 14, 2008 INTRODUCTION: Last week I talked about one of my Favorite Disciplines – Celebration. In our Pueblo Group we studied a book by John Ortberg about Spiritual Disciplines --- and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Tis’ The Season

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 26,246 views

    Painful. Dry. Taxing. Rewarding. Seasons . . . they are common to all of us. These truths will help us negotiate these phases of our life and journey in Christ.

    Tis’ The Season I. Introduction It is during this time of the year that I often begin to think about seasons. Deer season, turkey season, basketball season, and yes . . . Christmas season. We often talk about seasons even when we don’t realize it. When we talk about the weather we are actually ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    Be Prayerful & Careful Where You Place Your Stamp Of Approval Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,787 views

    Have you noticed how this world system is constantly trying to influence our decisions?

    1. All of us have a STAMP OF APPROVAL. • That is, by our words & deeds, we either approve of things or we disapprove of things. I like that. I don’t like that. • When people ask our opinions, we often quickly share our feelings on a topic or 2 or 3. • I have to agree that there are times when this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's Always Time To Start Over

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Dec 26, 2008
    based on 38 ratings
     | 15,839 views

    Our lives are full of changes, mostly because of reactions to problems. We need to take the Initiative and turn setbacks into stepping stones

    It’s Always Time to Start Over Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 A Time for Everything 1.There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: 2.a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, 3.a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Truth About 2012

    Contributed by James May on Apr 18, 2010
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,025 views

    Instead of focusing on all the attention to the Mayan Calendar and 2012; we need to hear what the Word of God says about the end of time.

    Sunday, April 18, 2010 – AM By Pastor James May A lot of you, I am sure, are aware of the fact that in recent weeks there has been an upsurge in the news concerning the 2012 and the prediction of the end of the world. I spoke on this, or at least started to, several weeks ago, but this ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Doubting Thomas? Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,024 views

    Was Thomas unfairly besmirched when the church begin to preface his name with "Doubting"? Yup.

    I love the church of Jesus for so many reasons. One of the reasons I love the church is the diversity of people you find in the church. We’re all here today, singing songs of worship and engaged in what is happening, but we come from so very many places. What’s going on in each of our minds is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do You Have The Spirit? Part 1 Series

    Contributed by C Vincent on Apr 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,074 views

    Explore how the natural man cannot receive the things of the Spirit.

    Do You Have the Spirit? JCC 18.04.10 pm Read Jude Key verse: These are they who separate themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit. Jude 1:19 Sensual, literally, ‘animal-souled: as opposed to the spiritual, or ‘having the Spirit’ It is translated, ‘the natural man’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Responding To Eternal Glory Part Ii Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 25, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,196 views

    Since we have studied the book of Revelation, Jesus wants to make it clear that we must now urgently apply what we have learned. The stakes could not be higher. If that is true then why do we live as if it is not true? We must ask ourselves: Do we really

    Part II Revelation 22:10-13 Purpose: To command believers to spread God's truth. Aim: I want the listener to urgently live and proclaim God's salvation. INTRODUCTION: You might remember an old road sign that said, "Seat belts. Not just a good idea, it's the law." You may have seen a bumper sticker ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Kelly Benton avatar

    "Cheating On Your Taxes Is Okay- It Doesn’t Hurt Anybody” Series

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Apr 29, 2010
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,028 views

    To share that cheating doesn’t help you in life as the world tells us. It hurts us in the end.

    The World Says: “Cheating on your taxes is okay- it doesn’t hurt anybody” Scripture: Galatians 6:7 Date: 14 March 2010 Purpose: To share that cheating doesn’t help you in life as the world tells us. It hurts us in the end. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    “words Don’t Hurt Anyone” Series

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Apr 29, 2010
    based on 17 ratings
     | 18,477 views

    The world tells us that gossip is harmless but this is not what God tells us.

    The World Says: “Words don’t hurt anyone” Scripture: James 1:26 Date: 21 March 2010 Purpose: The world tells us that gossip is harmless but this is not what God tells us. Last week we began our sermon series, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Bouts With Doubts

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,695 views

    I’m sure we’ve all used the phrase, “I doubt it” or, “I have my doubts”. To doubt something is to challenge its authenticity. Having doubts is normal when something is questionable or unproven. However, having doubts about God is not okay and is something

    “BOUTS WITH DOUBTS” INTRODUCTION: I’m sure we’ve all used the phrase, “I doubt it” or, “I have my doubts”. To doubt something is to challenge its authenticity. It means I’m finding it very difficult to believe. It signifies skepticism or uncertainty; our suspicion over the unlikelihood of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Laziness

    Contributed by Carl Allen on May 5, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,350 views

    The Bible warns of the deadliness of laziness. As one man put it: “the lazy brain is the devil’s workshop”. Our lazy days are Satan’s busy days. He loves a sitting target – a sitting duck. Laziness is a deadly sin.

    Laziness 2 Thessalonians 3 Introduction The Bible warns of the deadliness of laziness. As one man put it: “the lazy brain is the devil’s workshop”. Our lazy days are Satan’s busy days. He loves a sitting target – a sitting duck. Laziness is a deadly sin. When it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living For Love

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on May 10, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,592 views

    It help the listener understand that loving Jesus results in living for Him.

    Living for Love Scripture: Ephesians 4: 17-32 Date: 14 February 2010 Purpose: It help the listener understand that loving Jesus results in living for Him. I will say his name is Jeff. He was a young married man with two small children. I first ...read more

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    Denomination: Other