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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Unmarried And The Widowed Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 4, 2011
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     | 7,018 views

    In today's lesson, Paul gives six reasons for remaining single.

    Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of singleness. Let’s learn about this in a message I am calling, “The Unmarried and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God's Forgiveness Is Not Like Our Forgiveness-That's A Good Thing!

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Sep 11, 2011
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    A sermon preached 9/11/2011 for a joint service of the McConnellsburg Lutheran Parish that speaks of the topic of forgiveness.

    Our Gospel reading has quite a parable to it. One that has a lesson that seems so simple and practical, yet, when the rubber meets the road, we find out it’s not so easy. It even seems as if Peter doesn’t quite get it at first. And on this day, 10 years after the terrorist attacks in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Good And Beautiful God: God Is Generous Series

    Contributed by Scott Walker on Sep 12, 2011
     | 7,329 views

    Although we all must live under the principle that we reap what we sow, God is a God who reaps where He does not sow and gathers where He did not spread seed. He will generously offer us mercy and grace.

    “The Good & Beautiful God: God Is Generous” 1 Peter 2:9-10 February 6th, 2011 "But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 10 Once you were ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Study On Prayer Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 14, 2011
     | 8,728 views

    Prayer is crucial to the life of the believer, but so many believers have many, many questions about prayer... so much so that they tend to NOT pray because they are unsure about prayer... Let's look at prayer, what it is and various other questions...

    A Study on Prayer: [read Matthew 6:5-13] Have you struggled with prayer? Does prayer seem like an exercise in eloquent speech that you just don't possess? Does prayer seem to you something reserved for the super spiritual or those called into the ministry of God? What is prayer? Why do we pray? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moses On The Mountain With The Lord - Part 13 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 18, 2011
     | 4,742 views

    1. God cares about our homes (5th & 7th Com; vs. 12&14). 2. God commands us to harbor life (6th Com; vs. 13). 3. God cares about our honesty (8th & 9th Com; vs. 15-16). 4. God commands us to be good hearted toward our neighbors (10th Com; vs. 17).

    Moses on the Mountain with the Lord - Part 13 (The Ten Commandments - Part 3) Exodus 20:12-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - September 22, 2010 BACKGROUND: *When Moses came down the mountain from his fifth meeting with the Lord, he carried something back with him: the Ten ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Is All About Grace / Grace Is The Difference

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Sep 19, 2011
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    When Edward Everett Hale was Chaplain of the Senate, someone asked him, Do you pray for the senators, Dr. Hale? He replied, No, I look at the senators and I pray for the country. We all need to receive the Grace of God. It Is All About Grace! (Updated September 2023)

    For those who are not familiar with an Anglican Service; Four Scriptures are read prior to the Message. Today's readings are Exodus 16:2-15; Psalm 105: 1-6,37-45; Philippians 1:21-30 and Matthew 10:1-16 When Edward Everett Hale was Chaplain of the Senate, ...someone asked him, ... "Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Get Organised.com

    Contributed by John Perry on Sep 27, 2011
     | 4,638 views

    For most of us our natural bent is disorganisation, not organisation. But organisation sets us free & helps us create more time for the things that really matter.

    Bunbury Sun am 2/10/2011 “Getorganised.com” Intro: *** I had a thought for a great website business for people who are struggling to get enough hours in their day. The website? Getorganised.com! The thought came to me …… I wonder if someone has already done it??? Sure enough after punching it into ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Gallery Or Balcony Christians, A Revised And Edited Sermon By Phillip Smith Series

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Sep 30, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,543 views

    Addresses the Church and its failing acceptance of all

    I"I did not come to invite the pious but the irreligious" Matthew 9:13 It was 8:15 on a March morning. Jo Betts unlocked the door of his fish shop. The sign over the door read: BETTS AND SON Quality Seafoods, Wholesale-Retail Serving Washington for Forty Years Jo pushed open the door, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Crimson Tide

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 3, 2011
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    Forgiveness of Sin

    “The Crimson Tide” Isaiah 1:16-20 Scripture Reading Isaiah 1:18 “Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.” I. The Call from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Problem With Stoning

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 10, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 17,025 views

    Whatever her condition and whatever she had already gone through that morning, she was completely disgraced and exposed in front of all these people and this great Teacher and miracle worker named Jesus.

    TITLE: THE PROBLEM WITH STONING SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 8:1-11 I have dealt with some challenging issues inside the church as well as outside the church the past few weeks as it pertains to why there are so many struggles within the local church today. Rev. Lawson on this past Wednesday evening ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Does Your Money Own You? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 6, 2013
    based on 104 ratings
     | 31,929 views

    No man can serve two masters. And the allure of wealth has destroyed the faith of many. So, how can I make sure that my money doesn’t own me? That it doesn’t become my "god"?

    OPEN: In 1347, the Black Plague was raging through Europe and thousands of people died. Many people saw it as judgment of God. And so, hoping to appease God’s wrath, the citizens of Lubeck, Germany surrounded the churches and monasteries of their city and offered them enormous amounts of money and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Salvation By Grace Vs. Good Works

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 10, 2013
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     | 7,191 views

    Some might say that there is a conflict that exists in the doctrine of faith, because it says in one place, “Believe, and thou shalt be saved,” and in another place it says, “Ye must be born again.” But both of these things are equally true: the Holy Spi

    2-25-2003 Tom Lowe Salvation by Grace vs. Good Works Text: "Not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Packin Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jan 14, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,998 views

    As long as churches, schools, post offices, and government buildings are perceived as “soft-targets,” assailants who are intent on killing as many people as possible will continue to attack such places. Now is not the time to reject the teachings of Jesu

    Are You Packin’ An elderly lady declared, “No one would ever carry a gun in our church!” These words were heard by a pastor of a mid-size church in a rural community. The pastor engaged the older lady in conversation, “There are likely several concealed handgun license holders present in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Life On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,616 views

    Book sermon from Mark. Jesus' mission on earth was one of careful planning and execution and a life given over to Him ought to reflect the same care and effort.

    I saw a picture of little twins the other day. They both were wearing red T-shirts. One said, “I was planned!” The other one said, “I was a surprise!” I wondered – how could they tell which one was the surprise? I have news for you – whether you were planned ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Keeping God Around Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 23, 2013
     | 3,737 views

    Since we live in the midst of so much abundance, do we begin to think that we do not need to keep God around?

    “Faith-Full Living: Keeping God Around” Lk. 1: 26-38 (Gen. 22:1-19) Perhaps you recall the story. It was one of those innocent questions children raise. “Mommy, if the stork brings babies, if Santa Claus brings our presents, if the Lord gives us our daily bread and Uncle Sam our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed