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  • Troy Borst avatar

    Free To Worship Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 12, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,996 views

    When we find ourselves weary in our spirits… we need to worship! When we find ourselves weary in our bodies… we need to worship! When we find ourselves weary in our emotions… we need to worship

    REVIVAL 2003: FREEDOM FREE TO WORSHIP PSALM 27:1-6 READ PSALM 27:1-6 = “1 The LORD is my light and my salvation- whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life- of whom shall I be afraid? 2 When evil men advance against me to devour my flesh, when my enemies and my foes attack me, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Immanuel - God With Us

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 28, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 67,909 views

    It is God’s desire to be with man, not separated from him. From Genesis to Revelation, He sought to be with man. This is His most frequent promise in the Bible. Are you willing to be with Him?

    Matt 1:22-23 Immanuel – God With Us 28 Dec 2008 1796 There are many names given to Jesus in the Bible. • Each one gives us a clearer & fuller picture of who He is and what He means to us. • His name JESUS means “God saves!” He is God’s salvation for us. • He is the Messiah, the Christ, meaning ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Are You Waiting For? Series

    Contributed by James Bohrer on Jan 14, 2009
     | 4,415 views

    Real faith has real results.

    WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? Hebrews 4:1-11 Pastor Jim Bohrer June 1, 2008 MAY 28th WELLINGTON, New Zealand- Grant Stubbs and Owen Wilson, were flying up the sloping valley of Pelorus Sound in New Zealand admiring the beautiful panoramic view. Then there was a cough, “Bless you Owen.” “For what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Emulate The Model Church Of Antioch

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 26, 2009
     | 4,316 views

    Emulate the Model Church of Antioch 1) Faithfully worship and pray 2) Selflessly support mission work 3) Whole-heartedly encourage your (divinely) called workers

    Well, are you excited about the announcement regarding our new church? If you weren’t at the voters’ meeting a couple of weeks ago and haven’t read the meeting highlights in the bulletin, you may not know what I’m talking about. In a little over a week an architect is scheduled to submit a couple ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Future & A Hope Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 11, 2009
    based on 59 ratings
     | 33,503 views

    God here contrasts the future of those who forsake Him with those that are faithful to Him. The effects of His faithful servants’ sinful condition will pass away & the blessings of YAHWEH will be theirs instead. The future for the faithful shines in bri

    ISAIAH 65: 8-16 A FUTURE AND A HOPE Habakkuk 3:17-18 In the preceding verses YAHWEH declared that He always stood ready to respond to Israel, but they had scorned His invitation (65:1-2). Not only had they failed to respond, but they had provoked Him to wrath by their shameful practices (vv. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Foolishness Of The Cross

    Contributed by C Vincent on Jul 6, 2009
     | 7,110 views

    Good Friday; the cross is foolishness to those who perish.

    Good Friday The foolishness of the Cross After the supper, Judas went out to hand Jesus over to the leaders Zec 11:12 The time had come; God’s timing was perfect Prophecies were to be fulfilled Is 53, Ps 22, Gen 3 and many more The garden scene: · Jesus prays · The disciples sleep · The guards ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Righteousness Of God

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Jul 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,984 views

    Jesus commands us to have a righteousness that surpasses that of the Pharisees and Scribes. Just how do we accomplish this?

    “THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD” “Surpassing the Righteousness of the Pharisees and Scribes” Mt. 5:20 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Introduction: (READ PASSAGE) - In our gospel passage today Jesus commands us to have a righteousness that surpasses that of the Pharisees and Scribes. (v.20) ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Growth By Addition: Love Series

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,199 views

    Spiritual Growth is important! In this series we’ll use 2 Peter 1 as a blueprint for the areas we are called to continually add to our faith as we grow spiritually. This week: Love

    Growing by Addition Love – Colossians 3:12-17 2 Peter 1:5-7 (NIV) For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, brotherly ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    God's Holy Temple

    Contributed by Dan Stinson on Apr 30, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,317 views

    The struggle with sin

    God’s Holy Temple The Struggle with Sin Romans 8: 4-7 • You’ve all heard the old expression “You don’t know what your missing”. This is true when it comes to God. 1. There is so much we miss out on. • God is good! God is so very good (Not in the cliché way)! There is so much confidence, joy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Compassion Moves To Action Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 5, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 28,680 views

    This short powerful passage provides insight into Jesus' motivation for advancing the training of His disciples to the next level or on to ministering to people in teams. The reason is Jesus' compassion for the masses. Jesus saw beyond the physical broken

    MATTHEW 9: 35-38 COMPASSION MOVES TO ACTION [Ezekiel 34:1-6] Jesus saw beyond the physical brokenness to the deeper tragedy of lives lived without spiritual purpose or direction.This short powerful passage provides insight into Jesus' motivation for advancing the training of His disciples to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Love - God's Propitiation

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 15, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,174 views

    Encouragement to remind us that by God's grace, Jesus paid the full price for our sins. We owe nothing but to come to Him through faith and repentance to have eternal life.

    I FOUND A QUOTE BY DANIEL WEBSTER, ON THE SPIRIT OF GOODNESS, WHERE HE SAID, “REAL GOODNESS DOES NOT ATTACH ITSELF MERELY TO THIS LIFE – IT POINTS TO ANOTHER WORLD. POLITICAL OR PROFESSIONAL REPUTATION CANNOT LAST FOREVER, BUT A CONSCIENCE VOID OF OFFENCE BEFORE GOD AND MAN IS AN ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    You Must Be Born Again!

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jul 9, 2014
     | 4,927 views

    THE MUST OF THE NEW BIRTH

    Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church John 3:1-15 June 29, 2014 You Must Be Born Again! Intro: People who are far from God • Nicodemus was different • Purpose driven life book • Buying the book..not homeless….but normal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leadership In The Community Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 18, 2014
     | 5,860 views

    A sermon on leadership (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community, chapter 11 Purposefully Designed, pgs. 277- 287)

    HoHum: Have children come up front and do children’s minute with them. Do you have a role model? "What's a role model?" you might be asking? Well, a role model is a person that you respect, admire, and want to be like in some way. It might be a famous person such as a great athlete or a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    On The Potters Wheel

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 20, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 25,922 views

    The world may say we are ruined, but God can take broken and hurting and make it beautiful and healthy.

    On the Potter wheel Jeremiah chapter 18:1-18:6 Introduction- Turn in your Bible to the book of Jeremiah chapter 18:1-18:6. This is a classic passage in the Bible where God reveals how He deals with human lives. God is the potter and we are the clay. We are on the wheel and God is shaping us ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    I've Got To Get Married! Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 15, 2015
     | 4,893 views

    4 benefits of remaining single (Outline and material adapted from a booklet by Chuck Swindoll entitled, "Singleness")

    HoHum: Cherry Hill, NJ- It’s been 20 years since a group of friends made a bet among themselves, going so far as to have a written charter and start a savings account to hold the pot. The pot has grown to several thousand dollars and John Cheney is the winner- because he’s the groups ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ