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  • William Baeta avatar

    Vigilance

    Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 5, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 11,412 views

    “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour” Matthew 25:13.

    Theme: Vigilance Text: Pr. 2:6-15; 1 Thess. 4:13-18; Matt. 25:1-13 One of the greatest problems facing many people in the world today is procrastination. It is always putting off what needs to be done or hoping to do tomorrow what should have been done yesterday forgetting that tomorrow may be too ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Core Of The Gospel

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 8, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,285 views

    A short study of six very important terms that help us to understand the core of the gospel.

    TEXT: ROMANS 3:21-31 TITLE: “THE CORE OF THE GOSPEL” INTRODUCTION: A. Bill was lonely and decided his life would be more interesting if he had a pet. He went to the pet store and told the owner he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hastening His Coming

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Dec 3, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,500 views

    You and I actually have the opportunity to actually influence the timing of Christ’s Second Coming.

    2 Peter 3:9-13 “…looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God…” INTRODUCTION A. Congregational Feedback: “I Can’t Wait For Christ’s Return Because__________” B. “Hastening The Coming” – Very Odd! 1. How can we “hastening His coming”? 2. Isn’t that day fixed in time by God already ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "The Dawning Of New Life"

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 26, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,601 views

    A look at the effects of the resurrection.

    When the resurrection of Jesus dawned upon the understanding of His followers, the results were immediate. They ran to tell the message. This was the characteristic of that day. Everyone was running somewhere. The darkness had been so deep, that everyone was eager to spread the news, the dawn ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Entering The Upper Room (Or) Countdown To Pentecost

    Contributed by Steven Angus on May 31, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,633 views

    The Upper Room is not just a geographical location. It is any where we encounter the Living God.

    Countdown to Pentecost ENTERING THE UPPER ROOM Acts 1:6-14 (Preached at FUMC, McMinnville Tn 5/28/2006 by Dr. Steve Angus Whenever a Christian visits the Holy Land one of the places he wants to visit is the Upper Room. There were so many significant things that occurred in the Upper Room. It ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Letter To The Church In Laodicea

    Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Jun 10, 2004
    based on 67 ratings
     | 20,559 views

    Warning to the "First Community Church of the Fat, dumb and Lazy"

    The Letter to the Church in Laodicea – Revelation 3:14-22 I want to paint a picture for you – here is a scenario - see if it sounds familiar. It is around 5 pm, your not home or anywhere near it, and the following conversation ensues. “Are you hungry?” “Sort of.” “Want to get something to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Honoring Those Who Have Gone Before Us

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 10, 2008
     | 8,588 views

    This was a sermon used in a memorial service for three people who have passed away and the importance of the legacy that we should leave behind.

    4/13/ 2008 Honoring those who have gone before us Hebrew ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Before You Can Be Saved Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,663 views

    Acts two tells us about the prerequisites that must be in place before a person can come to faith in Christ.

    1. Illus. of funeral • Young man died under tragic circumstances. • Left behind a broken hearted wife and two broken hearted parents. • After the funeral, the father came and talked to me about his son. • Never forget the comment he made. With tears in his eyes, he said, “the worse part is that, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus' Preaching

    Contributed by Ian Lyall on May 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,046 views

    Jesus, in his ministry healed the sick, raised the dead, proclaimed God's Kingdom, yet his real work was to proclaim the Good News

    We have just heard that reading from Mark's gospel where we hear of Jesus, first healing Simon's mother-in-law (Do we, by the way, realise that Simon- or Peter as he was renamed, was a married man?), then healing many sick people and driving out many demons in Capernaum. Mark's Gospel is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    O Canada - We Stand On Guard For Thee

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,673 views

    God is looking for a generation who will rise up and reclaim the righteous foundations in our nation of Canada.

    OH CANADA – WE STAND ON GUARD FOR THEE OPEN: On July 1st we celebrate Canada Day! • Discuss trip to Ottawa in Summer 2006 for The Cry Prayer Rally on Parliament Hill - powerful experience! QUOTE: “Every generation and every nation has had righteous radicals for God. These were mighty men and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    We Are Held Secure By God Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,476 views

    Many people try to find security in many different areas of life, some try to find it in a good job, others try to find it in a family name or heritage, and still even some try to find it off of the fortunes and work of others. However in all these things

    We are held Secure by God Am June 28th 2008 1 Peter 1:1-2 Introduction Many people try to find security in many different areas of life, some try to find it in a good job, others try to find it in a family name or heritage, and still even some try to find it off of the fortunes and work of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heaven Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,187 views

    All believers look fwd to spending all of eternity in heaven with Jesus Christ! And it is only natural for those believers to wonder or have a healthy curiosity about what this heaven will be like. What does Scripture teach us about this subject?

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: February 2003 Date Preached: February 2003 Church: BBC (PM) Wednesday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: What the Bible Says… Title: About the Heaven Text: Revelation 21:1-4; 22:1-5 Introduction: All believers look fwd to spending all of eternity in heaven with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Close Encounters Of The Third Kind

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Dec 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,368 views

    Luke, chapter 2 contains the three kinds of encounters associated with alien visitation: sighting, communication, and making it public. Spinning off from the film, "Close Encounter of the Third Kind", this is an examination of the birth announcement and

    CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND Luke 2:8-20 ONE OF THE GREAT EVENTS OF THE 20TH CENTURY took place on July 20th, 1969, at exactly 4:17 P.M., EDT, when the Lunar Module “Eagle” landed on the surface of the moon. The Apollo 11 mission was the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Fitness Guide For The Weary Soul (I'm Pooped)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,195 views

    Are you tired? We can find our strength in God!

    “Fitness Guide for the Weary Soul” As summer vacations go… this vacation was nothing glamorous. It didn’t have the ZING of Disney World. It didn’t have the WOW of the Grand Canyon. But it was a trip that important to make. After several years away, the young family was going back “home” to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Tire Kickers

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,461 views

    Calling the disciples

    2 Sunday after the Epiphany I Samuel 3:1-10, John 1:43-51 "Tire-Kickers" Grace and peace to you from our Lord and saviour< Jesus who is the Christ. Amn In her book, A Man Called Peter, Catherine Marshall tells how her late preacher-husband felt a sense of destiny a sense of call in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran