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  • Larry Wilson avatar

    Finding Your Way Back To God (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 30, 2011
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     | 13,600 views

    Sermon one of the series. None of us seek after God in Salvation. The Bible is clear. God seeks us. But in our fellowship with Him, we may drift. In such times Jeremiah's words apply. You will find me when you search for me with all your heart. In this se

    Please note that there are other sermons in this series. If God uses this in your life, why not leave a rating? Study guides for this series are available. Just contact me. Finding Your Way Back to God Calvary Baptist Church 9/20/2009 Jeremiah 29:13 Portions from Secrets of Christian Living, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Judging

    Contributed by David Tack on Aug 31, 2011
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    Biblical Judging

    Judging (1) AN INTRODUCTORY STORY: Steven Covey tells in 7 Habits for Highly Effective People, the story of a man who riding an a bus and was greatly disturbed at a young boy who was running up and down the aisle of the bus screaming and laughing at the top of his lungs, while the young ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Countercultural Mission Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011
     | 4,522 views

    This sermon looks at four elements to a counter culture mission

    A Countercultural Mission Acts 9:1-22 In Dayton, Ohio, attorney Derrick Farmer gave a motivational talk to at-risk teens. Derrick is 48 years old, and has been an attorney since 1999. Now, what was unusual about this event was that it was picketed by 30 Dayton police officers. Why? When Derrick was ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Messiah Love For Children Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 17, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,159 views

    Jesus tells us to lead children to Him.

    A Messiah's Love For Children Text: Matt. 19:13-15 Introduction 1. Illustration: Children can have an incredible impact on adults. There is not doubt that the children of this church have had a major impact on me, and I look upon all of them as if they were my own. Recently, when Tina and I went on ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Need For Repentance Unto Holiness.

    Contributed by Guy De Swardt on Mar 17, 2011
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     | 9,445 views

    Growing downward to grow upward into Christ.

    The Need For Repentance Unto Holiness Reading: 2 Corinthians 7v1; 9-11 I can remember well when I was a little boy,…that my parents used to measure my growth on the wall in our kitchen. Every now and then we three children used to line up against the wall,…and our measurement would be taken to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Observing God At Work-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 24, 2011
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    1 of 3. John the Baptist’s parents knew with certainty the implications of their son’s birth. The events surrounding the birth of John the Baptist have implications for God’s people. But what are some implications? Observing God at work implies a need

    OBSERVING GOD At WORK-I—Luke 1:57-80 Bob, a Federal Government Employee sits in his office & out of boredom, decides to see what’s in his old filing cabinet. He pokes through the contents & comes across an old brass lamp. While polishing the lamp, a genie appears & offers to grant him three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Foundation Of Following Jesus, Part 1 - Intaking God's Word Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 30, 2011
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     | 6,738 views

    Part 1 of a series focusing on how discipleship must be grounded on the foundation of the Bible. This message talks about getting God's Word into our lives in various ways.

    The Foundation of Following Jesus Part 1 – Intaking God’s Word 2 Timothy 3:16-17 January 9, 2011 Introduction Today we begin a four-week series on getting into God’s Word to help us follow Jesus like we should – and that doesn’t happen in the lives of nearly enough ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Art Of Marriage, Part 3 - Lessons For Wives Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 30, 2011
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     | 7,802 views

    Part 3 of this marriage series, this message discussing how wives can contribute to a great marriage.

    The Art of Marriage Part 3 – Lessons for Wives Ephesians 5:33 February 27, 2011 Audio of this message can be heard at www.aberdeenwesleyan.org. Introduction This is the last in a 3-part series on the Art of Marriage. We’ve talked about the foundation of a marriage being God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Our Walk In This World

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 4, 2011
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,258 views

    In our text, God gives us some principles of our walk in this world. 1- Imitate God 2- Stay clean

    INTRO.- Walk in the way of love, one version reads. What is your walk in this world? II Corinthians 13:5 “Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you—unless, of course, you fail the test?” Occasionally, we need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faith Without Works Is Dead

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011
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     | 71,128 views

    Salvation is only through faith and the redeeming work and grace of God. However, I do say that if our faith is not accompanied by works, then we can’t say that we have a genuine faith.

    I want to start today’s service with a joke. There was this very rich man who lived in the United States, who had heard of a man that lived in France that was very famous for walking the tightrope. According to what he had heard, the Frenchman had the reputation of walking the tightrope at ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Good Word For The Mother-In-Law

    Contributed by Jay Robison on May 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,761 views

    Naomi was a powerful influence on the life of her daughter-in-law Ruth. This sermon examines their relationship. I also encourage positive family relationships.

    Sources for this sermon include 1994 Minister's Manual and the Broadman Bible Commentary. Outline included at the end. A GOOD WORD FOR THE MOTHER-IN-LAW Mother’s Day 2010 RUTH 1:6-18 Baby asked God They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, but how am I going to live there being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discipline That Disciples Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 23, 2010
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     | 13,061 views

    Every discipline situation is a setting for discipleship.

    Discipline That Disciples 1 Samuel 2:12-36 Rev. Brian Bill 5/23/10 A week ago our oldest daughter Emily graduated from college and two days ago Lydia graduated from high school. This has been an exciting and emotional time for us. Well, at least for me because I think I’ve cried more than ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Human Spirit Fails, But The Holy Spirit Prevails

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on May 24, 2010
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     | 5,995 views

    Where are you on the line between optimism and pessimism? What is the right balance? Let's see what we learn from the tower of Babel. A. The human spirit triumphs. Not! B. Like at Babel, so still today C. The Holy Spirit centers us on Jesus and his cross

    Text: Genesis 11:1-9 Theme: The Human Spirit Fails, But the Holy Spirit Prevails A. The human spirit triumphs. Not! B. Like at Babel, so still today C. The Holy Spirit centers us on Jesus and his cross Season: Pentecost - c Date: May 23, 2010 Web page: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Promise Of Pentecost

    Contributed by David Swinney on Jun 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,293 views

    Jesus promised that his disciples would receive Power when the Holy Spirit came upon them.

    The Promise of Pentecost Acts 1: 1 – 8 The forty days between the resurrection of Jesus and his ascension to the right hand of the Father must have been strange days indeed. They began with the disciples behind locked doors in an upper room in Jerusalem, hiding, we may assume, for fear of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Go To Church?

    Contributed by Richard Horn on Jun 13, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 22,994 views

    Teaching on Hebrews 10:22-25 and the reasons we should attend church services.

    June, 13, 2010 Why go to church? SERMON: Late night television brought us something that is a mainstay in our lives - the tongue in cheek top 10 list. So here is my version of the top 10 reasons to go to church: Ø 10 - They serve a quality grape juice for communion Ø 9 - They sing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational