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  • D Marion Clark avatar

    Reasoning With God

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 25, 2012
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    The effectiveness of bold petition to God.

    Introduction There was a TV series in which the star would receive a newspaper with headlines about some kind of tragedy to take place in the near future. His task then was to intercede in time to prevent the tragedy from occurring. Abraham had such an experience. God stopped by for dinner, and as ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Things That Are Above

    Contributed by Dietrich Bonhoeffer on Aug 2, 2012
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    Out of grace and mercy and great kindness, God gathers our burning, blazing life; he glorifies it for the sake of Jesus Christ; he builds it up new and good in that hidden world where the line of death that separates us from God has been taken away.

    (Read Colossians 3:1-4.) Dear congregation, it is as if our whole life were carried, raised up, and protected in these words. Say what you will against this “Seek the things that are above.” You may suspect that those who are constantly seeking things above may lose contact with the ground under ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Living Through Suffering Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 16, 2012
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    We look now at a passage, which is startling in both its sobering and exalted view of Christian suffering.

    Introduction We look now at a passage, which is startling in both its sobering and exalted view of Christian suffering. Recall once more the context of the letter. The Christians of the scattered churches in northern Asia Minor are facing trials placed on them by their neighbors. Some form of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Problem Of Good

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 21, 2012
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    Presents the doctrine of common grace and how it answers the question of how there can be good in a fallen world.

    Introduction I met a traveller from an antique land Who said: Two vast and trunkless legs of stone Stand in the desert. Near them, on the sand, Half sunk, a shattered visage lies, whose frown, And wrinkled lip, and sneer of cold command, Tell that its sculptor well those passions read Which yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Wisdom And Power Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 2, 2012
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    Presents the wisdom and power of Christ's atoning work.

    Introduction Some wonder how I can come up with so much to say each Sunday. That may be a nice way of saying I preach a long time. In most cases, my problem is not coming up with enough to say, but having to limit myself. More often than not, I end up cutting material out. I did that last ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    An Introduction To 2nd Timothy. Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 2, 2012
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    An introduction to 2nd Timothy. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: Background of the letter Purpose of the letter Introduction to the letter Four influences on Timothy: *1st Influence: His Family (VS 5) *2nd Influence: The Apostle Paul (VS 3-4) *3rd Influence: A Gift From God (VS 6) *4th Influence: Timothy’s Dedication (VS 7) SERMON ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Standing In A Bowing World

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 12, 2012
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    Only 3 Hebrews stood when the whole world bowed. Likewise, we Christians found ourselves on the losing end of the culture war in America. Same-sex marriage, abortion, & marijuana won. Do we throw up our hands and say, "There's no use fighting it?" No! We

    STANDING IN A BOWING WORLD Daniel 3:1-30 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Who’s Really Smarter? 1. A young boy entered a barber shop and the barber whispered to his customer, “This is the dumbest kid in the world. Watch while I prove it to you.” 2. The barber puts a dollar bill in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus Saved You. Then What? (3) Series

    Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 13, 2012
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    What’s next after REPENTANCE? The answer is RIGHTEOUSNESS and HOLINESS. For the Lord shall be like REFINER’S FIRE and SOAP for CLEANSING, PURIFICATION, REFINEMENT, SANCTIFICATION, CONSECRATION, etc… So that we may OFFER to the LORD and OFFERING of RIGHTEO

    “You belong to God, my dear children. You HAVE ALREADY WON your FIGHT with these false prophets, because the SPIRIT WHO LIVES in you is GREATER than the spirit who lives in the world.” (1 John 4:4, NLT) Who are we, but a DIRTY WORM from the dust of the ground? “I am a MAN OF UNCLEAN LIPS, and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Introduction To Studies In The Ten Commandments Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 19, 2012
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    Messages about the 10 Commandments

    Notes most of the information is original but there is some that I pulled out of different studies over the years. 10 Commandments Introduction Exo 20:1-19 And God spoke all these words, saying: (2) "I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Remade Again

    Contributed by William Wyne on Sep 11, 2012
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    A sermon that affirms God's ministry of a new life.

    God is revealed or described to us in the Bible in many different figures and images. I think that is done by the working of the Holy Spirit through various individuals because the Spirit knew that mortals alone could not do it. But also, God because of His nature and His Divine being leaves us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    What Jesus Said About Our Behavior, Intro Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 30, 2012
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    People tell us that it's not about rules it's about a relationship, but doesn't that relationship come with expectations?

    What Jesus Said about our Behaviour Intro If you have been keeping track this is the fourth series that we have taught this year based on “What Jesus said about. . .” In April we spoke about “What Jesus said About Money” and we focused on Jesus’ words concerning how ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Sex And Discretion Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 14, 2012
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    The love of money may be the root of all kinds of evils, but our passage teaches that the love of sexual pleasure is a root of all kinds of folly. Foolish men love money and commit evil to get it. Sex makes wise men foolish so that evil may be committed a

    Introduction 1 Timothy 6:10 states that “the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils.” Our passage teaches us that the love of sexual pleasure is a root of all kinds of folly. Foolish men love money and commit evil to get it. Sex makes wise men foolish so that evil may be ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Wise Words To Pray

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 29, 2012
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    1. You comprehend me (vs. 1-6). 2. You guide & guard me (vs. 7-12). 3. You formed & fashioned me (vs. 13-16). 4. I treasure your thinking of me (vs. 17-18). 5. Your enemies are my enemies (vs. 19-22). 6. Lord, keep searching & steering me (vs. 23-24)

    Wise Words to Pray Psalm 139:1-24 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 5, 2012 *Do you want a better prayer life? -- I’m sure all of us would say, “Yes!” *Well this Psalm can help us, because it was written by a man after God’s own heart. David had a wonderful prayer life, and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    When God Doesn't Answer As We Wish Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 6, 2016
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    A new series about conversations we have with God. This will lead into a series on prayer.

    Conversations with God Mark 6:17-29 April 3, 2016 We are about to start a new series, and I really think this is going to be a great series. The title is Conversations with God. We’re going to look at times when God seems to be distant and we feel that distance and disconnection. With ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Little Fox Of Envy Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 9, 2014
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    The sixth message in a series on the little foxes.

    Song of Solomon 2:15 KJV Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes. James 3:14-16 KJV But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth. [15] This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal