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  • Matthew Oliver avatar

    A Church In Exile, And Our Response

    Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Jan 7, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,853 views

    In many ways the Christian church is a church in exile as many of our traditional power bases have been lost. We are not to focus on things of man, but things of God, in prayer and faith. Perseverance in prayer is the key.

    A Church in Exile, and our Response. Sermon for Proper 29, Year C 21 October 2001 St John the Evangelist, Cold Lake Jeremiah 31:27-34 Psalm 119:94-104 2 Tim 3:14-4:5 Luke 18:1-8 One of the joys of being a Lay Reader is the privilege of preaching God’s word before His people. The other part ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Marked For Life Series

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jan 25, 2003
    based on 99 ratings
     | 16,400 views

    Find out the importance of Gilgal in the life of the believer. The place of pruning, promise and presence.

    MARKED FOR LIFE (From Grace to Victory) Joshua Chapter 5 From all appearances now was the time to attack the enemy. The people of Israel were filled with the excitement and motivation of having miraculously crossed the Jordan. They apparently knew the enemy was in disarray from the standpoint of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Trials And Temptations Series

    Contributed by Kelly Randolph on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 190 ratings
     | 30,345 views

    This message encourages believers to understand the nature of trials and their results.

    Trials and Temptations: Who¡¦s Responsible? James 1:12-18 We¡¦ve all heard the old saying that the two certainties in life are death and taxes. As accurate as that might be, I¡¦d like to suggest two more certainties ¡V trials and temptations. As soon as we are mature enough to have some idea of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Baptism Necessary?

    Contributed by Ken Kersten on Nov 12, 2002
    based on 182 ratings
     | 11,959 views

    We are faced with many questions regarding baptism, especially for those that have been lifelong followers of Christ and yet were never baptized or have been informed that their baptism was not Biblical in some way. What are we to make of these things?

    We are faced with many questions regarding baptism. Especially for those that have been lifelong followers of Christ and yet were never baptized or have been informed that their baptism was not Biblical in some way (i.e. – sprinkled as a baby or adult). With that said, let me do my best to answer ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "God's Role For His People.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Nov 15, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 5,158 views

    Year A. 1st Sunday of Advent December 2, 2001 Isaiah 2: 1-5 Title: “God’s role for His People.”

    Year A. 1st Sunday of Advent December 2, 2001 Isaiah 2: 1-5 Title: “God’s role for His People.” The Book of Isaiah looks back on three centuries of Jewish history from about 750 to 435BC and portrays God’s interpretation, his view of that history. Three general periods- pre-exile chapters one to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Gaining Spiritual Authority Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jun 22, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,061 views

    Have we lost our spiritual authority and if so, how can we regain it? This begins a study of Ephesians.

    What has become of the days of Charles Finney, Smith Wigglesworth, and Jonathan Edwards? Where are the days of the Welsh Revival, the Great Awakening, the Azusa Street Revival? Why do we have history but no present day application in the Pacific Northwest? Am I the only one asking these kinds ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Is A Family

    Contributed by David Azbell on Jul 24, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,400 views

    This is the first in a series of sermons trying to explain the family and the roles with in the family.

    What is a Family? This will begin a sermon series on what is a marriage and what is a family. This topic is too lengthy to cover in one sermon so it will be broken down into a series. We will first discuss the male partner and then the female partner. Pay close attention here. I purposely avoided ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Exploring The Mystery Of Our Union With Christ Series

    Contributed by Stephen Elmer on Jul 28, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 8,106 views

    The Great Blessing Of Being United With Christ!

    “United We Stand!” Exploring The Mystery Of Our Union With Christ! Introduction: 1. IE: Several Months Now - If You Drive Down Main Street In Greenfield, Met With Patriotic Banners - Red, White & Blue - Phrase: “United We Stand!” - Set Up To Show Support For Our Nation & Our Troops, Fighting For ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sheol & Hades

    Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 22, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,898 views

    Heaven or Hell which will it be.

    SHEOL & HADES November 3, 2002 Two different names but the same meaning, one is Hebrew (Sheol) and the other is Greek (Hades). Hades NT:86, "the region of departed spirits of the lost" (but including the blessed dead in the period preceding the ascension of Christ). It has been thought by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Five Unshakeable Things

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jan 12, 2004
    based on 334 ratings
     | 37,834 views

    Five truths that cannot be destroyed. They will serve as a strong foundation in the storms of life.

    Five Unshakeable Things Hebrews 12:25-29 In October of 1989, an earthquake struck the San Francisco Bay area. It resulted in devastation, destruction, death and fear. It lasted for only 15 seconds but caused 7.5 billion dollars worth of damage, say nothing of lives lost and injured. Some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    The Believer's Relationship To The Government Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 5, 2009
     | 4,970 views

    How should believers relate to the government.

    The Believer’s Relationship to the Government Romans 13:1-7 * An Idaho sheep rancher was approached one day by a stranger in a suit. The stranger said, “If I can guess how many sheep you’ve got, may I have one?” Thinking this to be impossible the rancher agreed. “You have 1,795 sheep.” Stunned ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Have Food That You Know Nothing About

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Oct 4, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,540 views

    What is the food that our soul craves? That will reward, feed and satify us? It is ’doing the Father’s will’. It is seeing others find faith in Jesus.

    "I have food that you know nothing about" John 4:27-42, Luke 9:57-10:1. You know- the Gracious Father loves us, accepts us, wants us - and one thing is necessary: that we let this in and have it - But His love doesn’t end there. Neither does His plan. It goes beyoned that… us… is greater than ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Father, Forgive Them.”

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 6, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,413 views

    Lessons we can learn from the His words, "Father, forgive them." THE BLINDING POWER OF SATAN, THE BLESSED PROVISION FOR SIN, THE BELOVED PATTERN FOR THE SAINTS

    “Father, forgive them.” Luke 23: 27-28 You can only know my inner thoughts as they are expressed by my words. The Saviour reminds us in Matthew 12: 34, "For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh." I want us to look at some of the last words Jesus ever uttered on earth from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Benge avatar

    Have Faith In The Lord And You Will Be Saved!!

    Contributed by Carl Benge on May 24, 2007
     | 2,315 views

    A sermon on how Faith and Stewardship are connected

    Last week during the Senior Recognition, one of our seniors mentioned her favorite verse was Matthew 19:26b; “for God everything is possible.” No matter where you go, or no matter what your station in life maybe. God is with you and He can make all things possible. Lets repeat Paul’s words to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Separation To Reconciliation Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 26, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,037 views

    Just what does it take to end all the hostility? To see “peace on earth”? Or, as Rodney King infamously insinuated, when will we all be able to “just get along”? How do we achieve unity amidst division and diversity? Thanks be to God, these very

    THE SUPREME MYSTERY – THE BODY OF CHRIST ACT I: Foundations Of A Supreme Mystery – Identification 5. FROM SEPARATION – TO RECONCILIATION (Eph. 2:11-22) Introduction: My visits to the Berlin Wall and its downfall. The Christmas season is upon is and we will once again hear the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist