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  • Gerry Pratt avatar

    On-Again...off-Again

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 17, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,453 views

    Christians need to change their hearts and work towards taking the wicked desires out of their lives while adding the things of God to their lives.

    Col. 3:1-17 - 1Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits at God’s right hand in the place of honor and power. 2Let heaven fill your thoughts. Do not think only about things down here on earth. 3For you died when Christ died, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Aliens Among Us?"

    Contributed by Steven Kellett on Apr 7, 2002
    based on 150 ratings
     | 4,734 views

    As Peter opens his letter, he describes his readers as aliens (pilgrims, strangers). This is true of all believers because; 1. The Father has chosen us. 2. The Son has washed us. 3. The Spirit has sanctified us.

    I was reading through the news on the Internet this past week – as is my regular habit, and I came across a most interesting article. According to the article, it has been reported that there are aliens living among us. One of the witnesses quoted in this article says that there may be hundreds ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Obeying God

    Contributed by Jerry Eckhart on Oct 25, 2003
    based on 88 ratings
     | 21,981 views

    One prophet forgot what God told him and paid the price.

    Obeying God 10/26/03 1 Kings 13 Verses 1 – 3 “And behold, there came a man of God out of Judah by the word of the Lord unto Bethel: and Jeroboam stood by the altar to burn incense. (2) And he cried against the altar in the word of the Lord, and said, O altar, altar, thus saith the Lord; behold a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Wall, Jr. avatar

    How To Celebrate Christmas - Advent Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Oct 29, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,980 views

    Today I would like to wrap this study up on Advent by asking the question - how can we respond to these truths we have studied together? And in trying to think of what would be an appropriate response I have gone not to the Bible but instead to a hymn, a

    We have been taking the diff. Sundays in December to reflect on Advent - the coming, the arrival of Jesus Christ into this world. And we have much to be thankful for concerning Advent for as we have seen we had a great, great need, a desperate need for Advent. And Advent was something that every ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Advent And Casting The Nets

    Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 20, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,811 views

    A sermon that reminds us of the importance of Christmas and the responsibility of the Christian to be "fishers of men"

    Cast your nets on the other side. Today is the fourth and last Sunday of Advent. Next time that we meet it will be Christmas. One of the things that we realize about Christmas is that it is something that totally changes the world. We celebrate the birth of Jesus because his birth literally ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "If The World Hates You..."

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,000 views

    Message discussing persecution.

    “If the World Hates You…” Various Scriptures December 6, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEYS’ BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: Today we’re going to talk about that wonderful Christmas topic called “persecution.” November 8th was the yearly International Day of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Mark Jones avatar

    Im Not As Full As I Like To Be (Filled With All The Fullness Of God)

    Contributed by Mark Jones on Feb 23, 2009
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     | 4,924 views

    speaking of the hunger in our lives-we develop an increasing hunger for whatever we feed upon-directed by our deepest desire.

    I�m Not As Full As I Like To Be EOLS: We control the things that we hunger for, and we can be filled with hunger for God. It�s funny how God can birth a sermon within our hearts through the simple, daily things in our lives. This one was birthed in my heart around the family table a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    Adorning The Bride Of Christ

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 6, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,651 views

    In the areas of commitment, contribution, contentment, and character, have we made it a habit to adorn the Bride of Christ?

    Adorning The Bride Of Christ 01/13/08 AM Reading: Revelation 19:7-9 Introduction Ill: When I was about nine years old there was a wedding held at the church of Christ for the eldest daughter of one of the congregation families who was marrying the son of another long standing family. The family of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wrestling With God

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,572 views

    As a Christian, it is a good thing to question, to seek; the key is to ask good questions and seek out good sources for your answers; most notably, the Bible.

    Wrestling with God, Genesis 32:22-31 Introduction Once a Hasidic teacher told this parable; a man had been wandering about in a forest for several days, unable to find the way out. Finally he saw a man approaching him in the distance. His heart was filled with joy. Now I shall surely find out ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Amos: God's Plumb Ain't Dumb

    Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Jul 9, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,454 views

    God’s Plumb Line (His Law) isn’t dumb! It speaks to us about our sin. But we are blessed that God isn’t silent about his grace either, that reaches out to us from the cross

    Sermon 071209 Amos 7:7-15; Ephesians 1:3-14 I read a book this week that really challenged me. It was a book that speaks against all kinds of things going on in society today. I’ll list some topics, and think about what comes to your mind: Self-Righteousness, Deceit, Greed, Oppression of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Mist That Made A Difference Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 17, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,126 views

    Our temporary lives can make a lasting difference if we will surrender our plans to God.

    The Mist that Made a Difference James 4:13-17 13 Now listen, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money." 14 Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Isaiah's Calling

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,788 views

    Isaiah's calling. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Isaiah chapter 6 verses 1-8. • The Hebrew word translated "prophet" is navi (pro­nounced nah-vEE), • It is a term that means literally "one who has been called." Ill: • Abraham was the first person in the Old Testament; • To bear the title of prophet (Genesis ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    "Faith, Hope, Love"

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 13, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,636 views

    A sermon for the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost, the second lesson Proper 24

    23rd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 24 Lectionary 29 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 "Faith, Hope, Love" 1:1* ¶ Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace. 2* We give thanks to God always for you all, constantly ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Musings Of A Seed Picker 4 (Aka: Hellfire And Brimstone) Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,400 views

    Exposition of Acts 17:29-34, regarding the conclusion of Paul’s Mars Hill sermon regarding repentance, belief, and judgment

    Text: Acts 17:29-34, Title: Seed Picker 4 (AKA: Hellfire and Brimstone), Date/Place: NRBC, 11/2/08, AM Opening illustration: The whole thing gets to be a terrible riddle for most of us. My working idea of God is that there’s something very significant, beyond my capacity to measure, that existed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Call

    Contributed by Pastor Steve Zimmerman on Sep 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,289 views

    Have you heard the 'call' of Christ? Have you responded to that call? Do you make it a priority in your life - every day? This sermon investigates the Scriptures and asks us to apply them to our daily lives.

    The Call A little geography before we begin. The Sea of Galilee is an oval-shaped body of water about eight miles wide and 15 miles long. It sits about 700 feet below sea level. It sits between Syria and Israel. Luke mentioned in his writings that some 240 boats were ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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