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  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Simeon

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 30, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,127 views

    Scripture and history do not provide us with a great amount of information about Simeon. All that we know of him is contained in these few verses in the book of Luke. But what we do have speaks volumes about Simeon, his character, faith and vision.

    Simeon Luke 2:22-35 Scripture and history do not provide us with a great amount of information about Simeon. All that we know of him is contained in these few verses in the book of Luke. But what we do have speaks volumes about Simeon, his character, faith and vision. I. Simeon’s Character ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shame

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 20, 2013
     | 5,645 views

    We often want a "no demands" Christianity, and feel little regret over our failures. This needs to change.

    Earlier this week Lance Armstrong confessed to doping, using performance-enhancing drugs to win the Tour de France. He’s been stripped of his titles and his Olympic medal. We can only imagine the shame he is feeling, especially because the world now knows the truth. Shame is found in many ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    A Picture Of Abuse Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013
     | 3,584 views

    The experience of Peter and John gives a clear picture of persecution.

    The early church was doing well. However, last time (Acts 5:1-11) we saw the introduction and the punishment of hypocrisy as it entered the church for the first time. We saw that it was Satan’s way of trying to stop the growth of the church. Well Satan continues in tonight’s passage ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Envy Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 24, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,348 views

    Envy is destructive, & if it is unchecked, it becomes invasive & can even become a dominate emotion. Let's look at this powerful force, this hostile emotion, this destructive enemy through some selected verses in Proverbs

    PROVERBS 23: 17-18 ENVY [Genesis 37:1-11; 30:1- ] Envy is universal or possible in any person. Each of us has experienced the desire to have the achievements, excellences, or possessions of another person that we feel are missing in our life. It is destructive, and if it is unchecked, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Hezekiah's Trust In The Lord

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 29, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,798 views

    I. EXORDIUM: How much you trust the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our trust need to surpass the trust of Hezekiah. IV. TEXT: 2 Kings 18:5 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Hezekiah trust

    I. EXORDIUM: How much you trust the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our trust need to surpass the trust of Hezekiah. IV. TEXT: 2 Kings 18:5 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Hezekiah trusted in the Lord, the GOD of Israel. There was no one like ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Grace At Work 15 - Pastor Teacher2 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 23, 2013
     | 3,403 views

    Ministry Gifts - Pastor Teacher The What - The pastor, elder, is to shepherd God’s flock; an underling of the Chief Shepherd. The How - The shepherding God’s flock is accomplished by the teaching of God’s Word.

    Dakota Community Church February 24, 2013 Grace at Work - 15 Pastor Teacher 2 Ephesians 4:11-13 11 It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, 12 to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Love Of God Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 4, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,800 views

    The love of God extends to all of us.

    The love of God 911 Tributes Introduction- We take a moment this morning to reflect on the September 11, 2001 attack on America. We remember the 1000’s of lives that were lost and the 1000’s of families who have been forced to adjust to life not intended for them. Those of us who ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Call To Compassion Series

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 8, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,072 views

    A talk encouraging the church to love one another, showing compassion to those in need as a sign of Christ’s love, and so that people will see we are his disciples.

    [Note to the Reader - this talk owes a lot to the excellent book by Bill Hybels and Mark Mittelberg entitled Becoming a Contagious Christian] This is the fourth talk in a series entitled Making Jesus Better Known. Week one was People Matter to God. Week two was Impacting Your World and week three ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Right Things Really Matter

    Contributed by Michael Walther on Oct 10, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,077 views

    This sermon addressed the problem of anxiety and answers with the blessings that God gives us in His Gospel.Introduction

    Introduction A writer from the last century said, “Anxiety is a thin stream of fear trickling through the mind. If encouraged, it cuts a channel into which all other thoughts are drained” (Arthur Somers Roche). All of us will someday have to face some form of very serious ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Service Or Serve-Us? Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 10, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,918 views

    Even within the churc we fall prey to the temptation to look after ourselves. Too often it is about what we get over what we give.

    1. Mark Twain once said that the only one who likes change is a baby with a wet diaper. That may be true, but change is inevitable. 2. Examples of change Service Stations have become Gas stations or Convenient stores – once full-service; now, self-service Grocery stores – bag and carry ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Invincibility Of Love

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 16, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,197 views

    The unfailing nature of love.

    “The Invincibility of Love” 1 Corinthians 13:8 1 Corinthians 13:8 Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. There was this preacher who was an avid golfer. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Jesus Is All That Matters"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 8, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,733 views

    A sermon for 9-11.

    Psalm 27 “Jesus Is All That Matters” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org We read this Psalm on a Sunday evening when most of us probably have that grim anniversary in our minds. It happened on a Tuesday morning in September ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Spiritual, But Not Pleasing

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 30, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,657 views

    Exposition of 1 Corinthians 10 regarding five blessings of God around you that may not indicate His favor upon you.

    Text: 1 Cor 10:1-5, Title: Spiritual, But Not Pleasing, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/29/11, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: Paul just finished up an inspirational and admonitional passage about running to win the race. This was to encourage them to work hard and be willing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Peters avatar

    Prepare Ye The Way Of The Lord

    Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 6, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,533 views

    Our lives are to become a type of "path" that people can come to Jesus through.

    Prepare Ye The Way Of The Lord Luke 3:4-6 INTRODUCTION: Jesus spoke of the “Strait gate” that led to Him and His ways. The word strait: (stenos) implies that there are obstacles that clutter the path. We have the responsibility and privilege to prepare the path to God so that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Nuclear Family Under Attack Series

    Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 9, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,762 views

    Uses the analogy of nuclear fission to describe the attack on the family.

    The Nuclear Family under attack If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?” Ps. 11 REFLECTION: Our God is a God of intense and intentional design. When we tinker or actually violate those designs, the effect is often catastrophic. In Psalm 11, David asked the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist