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  • James May avatar

    Purified Or Petrified

    Contributed by James May on Dec 30, 2007
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    As we draw near to the beginning of a New Year let us examine our hearts. Purify your heart or else it may become petrified.

    Purified or Petrified By Pastor Jim May (I was given a large piece of petrified wood on a recent visit to New Mexico. I used this petrified wood as my sermon basis.) We are in the very last days of 2007. In just a few days the New Year will ring in at midnight with all of the blessings and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    You Must Be Born Again Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007
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    Entrance into a saving relationship with Jesus must involve a re-birth

    We have a few expectant mommies in our church family right now. They’re going through a lot of preparation and anticipation, so I wanted to share a little excerpt from a Dave Barry article to help us get started out this morning… From “The Pain of Childbirth”: The key to avoiding drugs, according ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Naaman's Healing

    Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 3, 2008
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    Naaman’s pride almost prevents a healing, but are we that different?

    2 Kings 5 Most of us have the trappings of power and privilege: we live in one of the wealthiest countries with one of the highest standards of living. We live in an age our grandparents could never have dreamed of. We are not unlike Naaman in the story in 2 Kings 5. But he had to learn an ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Living On A Lad's Lunch

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 13, 2008
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    This message shows that miracles are still being performed in the name of Jesus.

    Living On A Lads Lunch John 6: 4-11 4)And the passover, a feast of the Jews, was nigh 5)when Jesus lifted up his eyes, and saw a great company come unto him, he saith unto Phillip, Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat. 6)And this he said to prove ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Catherine Davis avatar

    Potty Theology

    Contributed by Catherine Davis on Sep 10, 2007
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     | 3,297 views

    what God through Jesus is willing to do to accomplish the work of purification and salvation in us.

    CA2PottyTheologyMalachi Scripture: Malachi 3: 1-4 Title: Potty Theology Theme: This scripture informs us what God through Jesus is willing to do to accomplish the work of purification and salvation in us. The messenger has come and is coming! Are we allowing him to work in us? Come in with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bob Joyce avatar

    Hanging In There Through Mistakes Series

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 18, 2007
    based on 12 ratings
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    Five areas of mistakes that we commonly make and the answer for how to deal with them according to Psalm 31.

    Hanging in There Through Mistakes apr1998p Psalm 31 One of the strangest phenomena of our time is that of the bumper sticker. It tells you so much about so many different people. It communicates a message. I have been a little wary of Christians who wear their mottos or their slogans or their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jonah's Second Chance Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 25, 2007
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    God is always willing to give another chance, never sends judgement before warning, and expects us to heed His warnings.

    Jonah’s Second Chance Jonah 3:1-5 INTRO.: Jonah was called to his task twice. The first time he ran away. The second time, he obeyed and went. Though we say "opportunity only knocks once" obligation may hammer again and again at our conscience. Tell story of Jonah’s preaching. Jonah 3. I. God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The True Purpose Of Ministry

    Contributed by James May on Oct 14, 2007
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    Jesus earthly ministry shifted into a different realm when he went past meeting the needs of the flesh to forgiving the sins of men. Suddenly he wasn’t just another Rabbi, because only God could forgive sins.

    The True Purpose of Ministry By Pastor Jim May Jesus was just beginning his earthly ministry. To recap what has been happening in the first chapter of Mark, He had walked along the seashore and called Simon Peter and Andrew, his brother, as they were casting their nets into the sea and they cast ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Total Healing : The Lord Wants To Make Us Whole

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Oct 21, 2007
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    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT TOTAL HEALING AND HOW THE LORD WANTS TO MAKE US WHOLE 1. SPIRITUAL HEALING 2. PHYSICAL HEALING 3. EMOTIONAL HEALING 4. RELATIONAL HEALING 5. VOCATIONAL HEALING 6. SOCIAL HEALING 7. NATIONAL HEALING

    TOTAL HEALING : THE LORD WANTS TO MAKE US WHOLE ******************************************************** OUTLINE 1. SPIRITUAL HEALING 2. PHYSICAL HEALING 3. EMOTIONAL HEALING 4. RELATIONAL HEALING 5. VOCATIONAL HEALING 6. SOCIAL HEALING 7. NATIONAL HEALING THE MESSAGE TOTAL HEALING : THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Work Out What's Worked In" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 25, 2007
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     | 3,436 views

    Sermon 4 in a study in Philippians

    “So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling; 13 for it is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.” If the command to ‘have this attitude in ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    The Good Example Of A Bad Man

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 26, 2007
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    Spiritual humility is pleasing to God.

    Title: The Good Example of a Bad Man Text: Luke 18:9-14 Thesis: Spiritual humility is pleasing to God. Introduction Do you remember the old Mac Davis tune? OOOH… it’s hard to be humble when you’re perfect in every way. I can’t wait to look in the mirror cause I get better looking each day. To ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sanctified For Service

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 18, 2007
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     | 5,800 views

    Transition: The process of bringing the anointing of God into reality is called sanctification, the act of separating from the world and being set apart to serve God.

    Sanctified for Service What to Expect from the Moment You Accept God’s Call to Enter the Priesthood of Believers. Rev. Sean Lester Sun., May 18, 2003 Text: Hebrews 5:7-8 During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the one who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Lloyd Ludwick avatar

    Living Gracefully: Letting Go Series

    Contributed by Lloyd Ludwick on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,072 views

    This message addressed a question asked by my Sermon Planning Group about how to understand and respond to memories of past sin once we come to live in the grip of grace

    "BIG IDEA":Paul’s heartfelt words in 2 Corinthians 7 help us avoid the destruction of haunting regret (in ourselves and others) by suggesting three differences between worldly sorrow and Godly Sorrow. NOTE: Also used in preparing this sermon is a chapel message delivered by Dr. Zach Eswine at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Beyond A Comfortable Faith Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 26, 2007
     | 3,853 views

    Mature Christian faith moves beyond a Santa Claus God, who lives to serve us, to a God who calls us to discipleship and faith.

    Luke 4:21-30 “Beyond a Comfortable Faith” INTRODUCTION After the State of the Union address by President Bush, the pollsters were out trying to get his job approval rating. The latest figures are in and now only 28% approve of the way President Bush is doing his job. Bush low approval rating ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Don't Pass On The Passover Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 29, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,470 views

    Studying the details and the meaning of Passover is quite an undertaking, but three facts seem obvious. Let’s note these facts.

    Don’t Pass on the Passover Exodus 12:1-13 1. One traditional question Jewish children ask their father as part of the Passover dinner is "Ma Nishtana ha lei la haze," "Why is this NIGHT different than any other NIGHT." Dad then recounts the story of the Exodus. 2. Comedian George Burns, who was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible