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  • Michael Luke avatar

    Lessons On Fatherhood From Joseph

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 17, 2009
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     | 4,343 views

    A short message for Father’s Day in which we did some significant recognition of our fathers in attendance and remembrance of fathers passed on.

    FATHER’S DAY 2009 “LESSONS ON FATHERHOOD FROM JOSEPH” MATTHEW 1:18-25 For many years, Lou Gehrig held the iron-man record of playing in 2,131 consecutive baseball games. Cal Ripken, Jr. broke that record on September 6, 1995. Ripken gave much of the credit for his success and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Restoring The Risk Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009
     | 3,046 views

    We often think of Christmas in terms of peace … and this can begin to be reduced to that which is cozy and comfortable. But the events that we are invited to enter… begin with the opposite…

    As we enter the Christmas season… a term that is often referred to is “the Christmas spirit.’ It may be a parent telling their children to get a better attitude… or hinting to your boss to give you some extra slack or time off. But what really is the Christmas spirit? Perhaps there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You Persuaded?

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Jul 26, 2009
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     | 13,916 views

    In these very troubled times everything that can be shaken will be shaken. This is not a cause for fear but an opportunity grow in grace and truth, as well as an opportunity to increase in confidence as we see God’s absolute faithfulness revealed toward

    Romans 8:38 For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, 39. nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Persuasion - ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Restoring The Risk Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 30, 2009
     | 3,204 views

    The reality is that our lives were not called into retreat… but RISK.

    As we enter the Christmas season… a term that is often referred to is “the Christmas spirit.’ It may be a parent telling their children to get a better attitude… or hinting to your boss to give you some extra slack or time off. But what really is the Christmas spirit? Perhaps there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Can We Tell The Voice Of God

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006
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     | 2,712 views

    Is it God’s voice that you are listening to for guidance or is the Devil leading you astray.

    How Can We tell the Voice is God’s and not Satan’s We need to recognize that sometimes Satan’s voice comes to us not in our thoughts and imaginations, but through the words of other people, some of whom may seem to be well intentioned or say they love us. The Bible assures us that there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rugby, Reality & Religious Rivalry: Mark 9:31-34

    Contributed by David Smith on Dec 14, 2006
     | 3,207 views

    Father Dave’s sermon on faith and discipleship. Why do the disciples so often seem to get it wrong? And what’s the good news in all this?

    Yesterday was a great day for this community. Yes, I’m talking about the Newtown-St George Rugby game at Telstra Stadium, where our team, trailing by 2 points with only five minutes to go, ran in two tries to win by ten and get themselves a spot in next week’s Premier League Grand Final. Being ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Identity: From Rejection To Acceptance

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 20, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 13,269 views

    This is a sermon on Identity from the perspective of "The Exchanged Life" which seeks to facilitate one accepting their identity in Christ.

    I recently read a book about rejection and its effects entitled, "The Ins and Out of Rejection" by Charles R. Solomon. Did you notice the plural tense of "Ins" and the singular tense of the word "Out"? The point is, there are many ins into rejection, but only one "out." The only way out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Image And Perception: A Reading From Mark 7:31-37

    Contributed by Thomas Samuel on Dec 22, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,789 views

    The communicated images need both hearing and speaking aid in order to translate the composition of image and perception from one to the other.

    The world was shocked by the assassination of Mr. Lakshman Kadirgamar, the Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka. The media carried the news of Mr. Kadirgamar as “a hero of our times, who waged a relentless struggle against terrorism in all its forms, despite continues threats to his life; a national ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    P.r.a.y. / P = Praise Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,580 views

    When you start your prayers with praise, you will end them in peace.

    “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Phil. 4:6-7). Paul’s situation: Paul was in prison, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Relationships Turn Nasty Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,097 views

    Respect and relationships deteriorate when people are not trustworthy.

    When Relationships Turn Nasty Exodus 10 1.The good and bad of protocol a. Some people are simply rude and do not know it: DEAR MISS MANNERS -- Trying to keep the conversation going at a family dinner, I decided to look at people’s hands. I remarked that one grandson and also his wife had ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Are You God's Favorite?

    Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,634 views

    Jesus has many servants but few lovers.

    Are You God’s Favorite? If you’re not, you can be and should be! Before you write me off as some crackpot, hear me out. I know the bible says God shows no favoritism (Deut 10:17, Acts 10:34, Ro 2:11 etc.) However, the Apostle John definitely considered himself to be loved in a special, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The King Is Coming Series

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Jan 22, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 11,725 views

    John the Baptist prepares the way for Christ the King. Look at John’s message repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand and what that means for us today

    Sermon 1/21/07-Matt. 3:1-10- “The King is Coming!” Intro. –Turn to Matt. 3. Event coming up that I enjoy watching. State of the Union address. One of the most powerful moments each year is right at the beginning, when in the midst of all the noise and chaos there is a voice that booms out ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Joy In Salvation Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,591 views

    Exposition of 1 Peter 1:3-9

    Text: 1 Peter 1:3-9 Title: Joy in Salvation Date/Place: LSCC, 5/1/05, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: Illustrations file- Joy—“Prescription for Joylessness” B. Background to passage: These are Peter’s first words following the greeting to believers scattered all over Northern ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Do You Love Life? Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 14,053 views

    Exposition of 1 Peter 3:9-12

    Text: 1 Peter 3:9-12 Title: Do you want to love life? Date/Place: LSCC, 11/20/05, AM A. Opening illustration: The boxer Muhammad Ali was known as “the champ,” arguably the most famous athlete of his generation. He was on top, and his entourage of trainers and various helpers shared the adulation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Pell avatar

    God Helps Those Who Help Themselves Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,359 views

    Discover the counter-cultural ethic that Jesus utilized as he ministered and saved the human race.

    God Helps Those Who Help Themselves Mark 5:24-34 From the Sermon Series: “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” We are in the final stages of our sermon series, “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America.” It is taken from the first six chapters of Mark. We discovered that Jesus’ worldview goes ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene