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  • Timm Meyer avatar

    You May Overflow With Hope

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 9, 2009
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    Advent 2(A) - You may overflow with hope by the endurance in God’s word in order to become an encouragement to others.

    "YOU MAY OVERFLOW WITH HOPE" (Outline) December 6, 2009 - ADVENT 2 - Romans 15:4-13 INTRO: One often associates the word hope with the future. Today’s verses describe the word hope as one of the present gifts God gives to every believer. Notice the words in our verses for today: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    We Preach Christ Crucified

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 17, 2009
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    Lent 4(C) - We preach Christ crucified. This message is not foolishness nor weakness. This message is God’s divine wisdom and strength!

    “WE PREACH CHRIST CRUCIFIED” (Outline) March 22, 2009 -- LENT 4 -- 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 INTRO: Being smart does not necessarily make one wise. Wisdom and being intelligent (smart) are very often quite different. Even more different is being wise in this world compared to being wise in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    On The Road

    Contributed by John Rollyson on May 1, 2009
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    2009 Easter Sermon

    Luke 24:13-35 I. The Meeting 13-16 1. The Setting (13-14) Two of Jesus’ disciples were walking toward a small village called Emmaus. They had witnessed everything that had happened to Jesus and were now going back home, discouraged. Verse 13 tells us that this is happening “that same day”, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Media's War Against Christians

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 13, 2007
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     | 9,112 views

    A look at the way the media question, denounce, or just plain ignore the good news.

    PowerPoint Available + New Slide > Transition In X Transition Out _________________________________________________ + At WAR > Mt 24:9 Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name’s sake. + Family News In Focus - sound ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our God Of Above And Beyond

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 25, 2005
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    When we expect great things from God and are prepared to be part of His kingdom work of seeking and saving that which is lost. He will do things beyond our imagination to enable and propel us for His Glory.

    Intro: Writing Ephesians probably from a place of house arrest Paul is trying to encourage the Christians in Ephesus to love God and love one another. The reason is that the love of God and love of the brethren will unify the body of Christ. In this letter we see that the first prayer for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lord's Supper

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 10, 2009
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    A complete Lord’s Supper Service that focuses on praying for each other.

    Notes: 1. People to be seated around the round tables. 2. At each table there will be a bowl of water and a towel to be used during the time of self-examination. 3. At each table there will be a handout for each person with the verses of prayers from the New Testament that will be used during the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Books Of Poetry Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 3, 2009
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    This message is a part of a series that surveys the entire Bible. It is based upon the study guide from an older Chuck Swindoll series. This message surveys Job-Song of Solomon.

    Last week the journey was quite bumpy as we studied the decline and fall of the Nation of Israel. Perhaps the saddest part of our study was found in the fact that Israel seemed to believe that since they were God’s chosen people nothing bad would happen to them. However, their disobedience and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Steps Of Good Man

    Contributed by Charles Mccall on Jul 10, 2005
    based on 167 ratings
     | 175,507 views

    The steps of a good man are ordered, directed, guided, and led by the Lord.

    Psalm 37:23-24 Topic: The steps of a good man In Psalm 37:23, the psalmist says that the steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord. As I look at this particular verse, I was enlightened by the Holy Spirit on the many things that you can say in Psalm 37:23. In Psalm 37:23, you can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Decorations For My Heart

    Contributed by Jennifer Mathews on Dec 28, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,859 views

    This sermon demonstrates the power of the Holy Spirit to liberate Christians from Satan’s lie that Christmas is merely a commercial holiday.

    Decorations For My Heart By Rev. Jennifer Mathews This holy season has been one of great joy for me, because this year I got Christmas for Christmas! Perhaps you are wondering, "What does she mean, Christmas for Christmas?" You see, I have not truly celebrated Christian holidays ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Knowing God In The New Year

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 3, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,456 views

    It is only when we have a vision of God that we can have a vision of ourselves and our calling

    ISAIAH 6 January 2, 2005 KNOWING GOD IN THE NEW YEAR You may feel a little shaken up coming into 2005. With the huge natural disaster that has happened in Asia, with other events on the world stage like Ukraine, Iraq, Israel in the midst of human disaster or on the brink of it. You may ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Why Is Politically Correct Spirituality So Unsatisfying? (Acts - Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,131 views

    taking out cues from the early church...

    Why is Politically Correct Spirituality so Unsatisfying? Acts Series: “Completely Irreligious, yet Radically Christian” Part 1 Pastor Jeff Christopherson - January 12, 2003 Acts 1:1-11 -I’m excited about Acts… C.D’s available I. How we became ‘politically correct’: Philosophy: from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Oaths And The Ark" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,916 views

    The only part of the Bible we truly believe is the part we obey.

    “Oaths and the Ark”, Psalm 132 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Outline: A. David’s resolve (vss 1-9); B. God’s response (vss 11-18) Today marks the first Sunday in Advent, an anticipation of the coming of Christ. The wise men were led to the manger by ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Be Fully Charged With The Spirit's Empowering

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 26, 2003
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     | 5,629 views

    Ask yourself what are the reasons why many content themselves in living on low power when they could be operating on the awesome power of the Holy Spirit of God and the word’s sanctifying influence.

    Acts 1:6-8 What is the source of your power? Theme - We can only know the power of the Spirit through being His witnesses in our Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the utter most parts of the earth. (Acts 1:8) Quote:Faith in God makes great optimists. Over in Burma, Judson was lying in a foul jail ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Response To Tragedy: Repent!

    Contributed by Vernon Murray on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 129 ratings
     | 8,905 views

    When tragedy strikes, we can wear ourselves thin asking why; or we can use the occasion for turning our life around.

    INTRODUCTION Terror has struck again. Over 200 people were killed in Madrid this week and thousands more were injured. Like 9-11 this bombing of a train in Madrid was a heartless act by wicked fiends. It is only natural for compassionate people like you and me to be filled with anger and raise ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Backing The Wrong Horse

    Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 18, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,152 views

    Caiaphas wasn’t necessarily a bad guy, he was just misguided.

    Backing the Wrong Horse A Jewish father was concerned about his son. He had not truly raised him to be grounded in the faith of Judaism… So, hoping to remedy this he sent his son to Israel so the boy could experience his heritage. A year later the young man returned home. He said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed