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  • Tim Zukas avatar

    A Mothering God

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on May 10, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,972 views

    Mother’s Day - Female images of God in Scripture

    I have a top 10 list of things that my mother taught me. 10. My mother taught me about the science of Osmosis. Shut your mouth and eat your supper. 9. My mother taught me forsight. Make sure that you wear clean underwear in case you are in an accident. 8. My mother taught me logic. Because ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It Takes Time Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 1, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,056 views

    We have to work with our impatience to become fully like God, understanding we’re in a process that takes time.

    It Takes Time Purpose Driven Life #28 Cornwall February 28, 2004 I want to grow up and be fully like Christ and I want to be that now! I don’t imagine that I’m the only one who feels this. I imagine that this is your desire, too. We don’t want to be babes in Christ. We don’t want to be immature. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The High Price Of Getting Even

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 21, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,111 views

    We are meant to live as Christians in a "get even" world.

    The High Price of Getting Even Matthew 5:38-42 November 14, 2004 Morning Service Introduction When I was growing up my sister and I would fight a lot and I mean a lot. We just couldn’t seem to ever get along very well. I remember one day in particular when I was really being hard to get along ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Are You Guided By The Roar Of The Lion?

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 14, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,563 views

    Do you let Satan scare you off before you get your answers to prayer. Are you guided by his roar to make unwise decisions.

    April, 2007 Are You Guided by the Roar of the Lion? I Peter 5:8-11 INTRODUCTION: Satan gets to all of us from time to time through his roar tactics. Christians are not exempt from his search and often they allow him to guide their lives by his powerful roar. Does this sound familiar? Are you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    With Mildly Thankful Hearts Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Mar 3, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,231 views

    One of a series of sermons on Psalms. This one deals with thanksgiving psalms.

    With Mildly Thankful Hearts Delivered on February 12, 2006 By The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Senior Pastor Mpittendreigh@goodshepherdpc.org Psalm 100:1-5 1 Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. 2 Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. 3 Know that the LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Burying Sara

    Contributed by Steve Lotze on Mar 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,921 views

    Sometimes in our lives and in the life of a church there are things that God wants us to leave behind, and until we do we cannot embrace the powerful promise of the future.

    Burying Sara Gen. 23 Though the passing of this year was not as spectacular as Y2K, it is none the less a very important threshold we have crossed. We’ve just crossed over into the new millennium! - (Explain: no year "0") Culture has changed From agricultural (radio) Industrial (TV) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Best Is Yet To Come

    Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Oct 31, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,667 views

    This sermon looks at Jesus’ first miracle to show us that better things lie ahead of those who believe in Jesus.

    The Best Is Yet To Come John 2:1-11 Life can throw some interesting curve balls our way, can’t it? I truly believe there is not one person here who has never had a “Oh my land, I just want to die!” moment. They can come at us at any time, even when we least expect it. This past Monday, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Avioiding Costly Mistakes - Procrastination Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Oct 28, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,806 views

    Felix, Festus, and Agrippa procrastinated and it cost them eternal life in Jesus Christ.

    Avoiding Costly Mistakes at All Costs - Procrastination Acts 26:28 Pastor Don Jones West Glendale Baptist Church Last night I got a wild hair around 7:00 P.M. I wanted to fix a mechanical pencil that was broken and refill a ball point pen. These had been broken for the past 6 years but at that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Running To Win

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 5, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 11,092 views

    encouragement to press on

    Running To Win? By Kenny McKinley 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (Read 1st Corinthians 9:24-27) The other day I got my Sports Illustrated magazine in the mail, and they told me that my subscription was about to run out. Which kind of got me a little anxious because the only reason that I get Sports ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Truth Be Told Series

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 114 ratings
     | 10,524 views

    Ninth Commandment: Do not bear false witness. Sermon focuses on the importance of seeking and speaking the truth.

    Truth Be Told Introduction Mike & Harry are sitting at a bar. They get into a heated argument. Mike grabs Harry around the throat and starts to choke him. As Harry fights back, he throws Mike off him, and Mike smashes up the side of his face on a chair. An ambulance is called, and when all is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lent

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Mar 14, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 21,534 views

    In today’s sermon we will see that in a very real sense, Lent is about understanding the 51st Psalm of David and seeing ourselves in the place of the Psalmist.

    “Lent” Psalm 51 03/17/2008 By Dcn. Chris Nerreau ILLUSTRATION •(2 Sam. 11) Many of you are familiar with David’s escapades with a peasant girl named Bathsheba. In this particular story we see a King who abuses his power in such a way as to commit two heinous sins, namely rape and murder. ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Scott Jensen avatar

    Fishers Of Men - Catching Our Fill

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Feb 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,685 views

    Evangelism - through the Great commission, we are tasked to be the fishers of men.

    Introduction Today’s Gospel message is a continuation of the readings we’ve heard in the previous weeks, and a work toward Jesus’ ministry here on earth. Starting with Christmas, we heard the message about the joy of our Lord coming into this world for our benefit. The story ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    Allow God To Be God And Find Peace. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 6, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,324 views

    The steps Paul points out to finding peace, the peace of God that transcends all understanding.

    Philippians 4:4-7 You may be familiar with this passage from Philippians you may even be familiar with some of the content of the sermon as I preached on this passage as part of the ‘tools of the faith series’ half way through last year, this sermon however is a bit different due to ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    How To Weather The Storms Of Life

    Contributed by Anthony Perry on Jul 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,029 views

    This sermon deal with what we need to do in order to find the help we need in the storms of life and how we can honor and glorify God in the process.

    HOW TO WEATHER THE STORMS OF LIFE (Adapted from a sermon written by Ron Ritchie titled the same) Anthony Perry Jr. Acts 27: 13-26 Pastor Ron Ritchie once talked about a friend of his named Jack who called him one night many years ago. He sensed immediately that his heart was heavy with grief. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Warren Lamb avatar

    Jesus Brings The Truth To Light—part 2 Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Aug 23, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,187 views

    Assumptions. We all have them. We all make them. In fact, we live our lives assuming that our assumptions about people and situations are accurate. It takes something strikingly different to make us stop and look at things from a different perspective.

    Jesus Brings the Truth to Light—Part 2 Matthew 21:28-32 Assumptions. We all have them. We all make them. In fact, we live our lives assuming that our assumptions about people and situations are accurate. It takes something strikingly different to make us stop and look at things from a different ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational