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  • Troy Borst avatar

    Growing Up With God

    Contributed by Troy Borst on May 17, 2001
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    Responsibilites we have as Children of God

    GROWING UP WITH GOD COLOSSIANS 3:1-10 INTRODUCTION Scripture often uses several different phrases to describe one thought. In Genesis, we are described as being “created in the image of God.” John 3:16-17 tells us very plainly that God loves us so much that He sacrificed Himself for us to save ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Revelation Chapter 4 Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on May 22, 2006
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    Examine notes on Revelation Chapter 4 which deals with the Throne room in Heaven, the characteristics of Jesus, and the 24 Elders.

    Revelation Chapter 4 Vs. 1 - 11: the Throne in Heaven Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan www.tawasbaptist.org Key Verse; Revelation 1:19 “Write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later.” Revelation Chapter 1: Things you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    God's Word On Sex

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
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    We need clear and definitive understandinmgs of God's word on sex and how we can avoid and deal with sexual sins.

    Introductory Considerations 1. He was the man of God’s own choosing, considered Israel’s greatest king. As a young boy, he trusted God to defeat Goliath. As a young man, he was chased by a jealous King Saul, who wanted to kill him, but when given the opportunity to kill Saul, David refused to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Giving What We Are Able

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 3, 2004
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    Stewardship is an issue of sincerity that depends more upon what is in our hearts than what is in our wallets.

    IN HIS BOOK “THE DISCIPLINE OF SERVICE,” RICHARD FOSTER WROTE: “SELF-RIGHTEOUS SERVICE COMES THROUGH HUMAN EFFORT. TRUE SERVICE COMES FROM A RELATIONSHIP WITH THE DIVINE OTHER DEEP INSIDE. SELF-RIGHTEOUS SERVICE IS IMPRESSED WITH THE "BIG DEAL." TRUE SERVICE FINDS IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Worship Series

    Contributed by James Capps on Mar 11, 2003
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    Worship is the first of the five purposes of the church. Worship is the main thing the church has been called to.

    Purpose of the Church: Worship Part 2 Matt. 22:34-40 & Matt. 28:18-20 Today we’re going to begin to look at the Five Purposes of the Church that Jesus outlines for us in primarily two verses…. 1. Luke 10:27 He answered: “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Knight avatar

    The Gift Of The Son Series

    Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
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    Fourth in series. The gift of the Son of God.

    The Gift of the Son John 8:42-47 Have you ever been insulted? I. Insults Blond Joke Insults can be hurtful, or funny -depends upon the delivery "You’re so fat each step you take registers on the Richter scale." *hurtful/ harmful But, when overweight individual gets on stage and pokes ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Painfully Dumb

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 21, 2010
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    Many people find their lives marked and guided by the dumb things they do

    Painfully Dumb Selected Passages June 20, 2010 Morning Service Introduction Everyone has the right to be dumb but some people abuse the priviledge Growing up we used to watch John Wayne theater – Double feature of super manly movies about men doing super manly things. The four hour section ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Keep On Dancing

    Contributed by David Johnston on Jul 25, 2007
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    The closer you follow Christ and emulate Him, the more you will walk in the spirit and be filled with the Spirit. WE need a perpetual infilling of the Holy Ghost. KEEP ON DANCING!

    Keep on Dancing Ephesians 5:17-18 17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. 18 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; Interject this about worldly dancing and Holy Ghost dancing. David said… 2 Sam 6:21 It was before ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Problem Of Evil; The Solution Of Praise

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 7, 2009
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    Politics cannot relieve our suffering, nor can science; only praise from the midst of suffering can make us like Jesus and the saints.

    Septuagesima Sunday 8 February 2009 The Problem of Evil “The pain of death surrounded me, and the sorrows of the netherworld encompassed me, and in my affliction I called upon the Lord, and from his holy temple he heard my voice.” The words of the ancient Introit antiphon tell us one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Ordained Peacemakers

    Contributed by Don Baggett on Aug 29, 2008
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    The biblical basis of deacons, and the need for all of God’s people to be peacemakers.

    In the book of Acts, we have a history of how the church began to carry out what Jesus had instructed His church to do. The church began with a leadership structure that consisted of the 12 apostles. That was it. There was no Sunday School teachers, no property committee, nobody designated to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tony McCreery avatar

    The Scene At The Cross Series

    Contributed by Tony Mccreery on Sep 8, 2007
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    The 13th in a series going through all Christ endured leading up to the Cross. The series ends Easter Sunday with the Glorious Resurrection

    Last week we looked at the work of Christ by examining several I am statements of Christ. The truth is, Christ came to save the world, and He came that those who believe would have life more abundant. Today we look at the fourteenth thing they did to our Lord. They drove nails in His feet and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peace In Troubled Times

    Contributed by Michael Trask on Oct 15, 2008
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    Addresses the world-wide financial crises and how to deal with it.

    Your mind is a powerful thing isn’t it? A single thought can cause a smile to come sliding across your face; a single thought can wipe that same smile away. A Single thought, mulled over in the mind can disturb your days and ruin your nights. Our thoughts have a powerful influence over how ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    I Know What Love Is

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011
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    Therer is no one who understood what love really is, and demonstrated it, like Jesus Christ.

    Passage: Matthew 22:34-40 Intro: Baseball players talk about times when the pitch looks like a beach ball up there. 1. that’s when they smack it into the bleachers. 2. I wonder if this question asked looked like that to Jesus. 3. it was a wonderful question, and one that gave Jesus a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    Love, Love, Love

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Jul 5, 2011
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    God's children will abide in love from God and love for God, for God is love. The response of the children of God, then, should be to love one another, that God’s love may be reflected in them.

    Love, Love, Love 02/14/10 AM Text: 1 John 4:16 Introduction 1 John 4:16 “We have come to know and have believed the love which God has for us God is love, and the one who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him.” The Greeks had four words which we translate as love: Eros ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dan Carroll avatar

    Ordering Your Private World 3 - Exodus Part 9 Series

    Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011
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    The third of a series of three sermons on how Moses' relationships affected his usefulness to God.

    INTRODUCTION • The hardest thing about ministry is relationships. • The best thing about ministry is relationships, building deep and close ones that change your life. • Relating to those above us, beside us and below us is crucial for ministry success. • These verses ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational