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  • Martin Wiles avatar

    How To Receive God's Comfort

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 27, 2010
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     | 6,267 views

    A proper mourning over sin will drive us to repentance and confession and will ultimately bring God's comfort.

    How To Receive God’s Comfort Matthew 5:4 INTRODUCTION In Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations, the story is told of Pip, an orphan who lives with his sister and her husband. One day while in the marshes, he meets a convict who forces him to steal food and a file from some people. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Ran The Race-----And Won! Series

    Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Oct 2, 2010
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     | 5,592 views

    Paul writes as a Pastor to his beloved church. He tells them of what joy he receives of their ministry. He encourages them to keep on doing the right things and not agrue, grumble, or fight. Be of one accord.

    I RAN THE RACE AND WON! 10-3-10 New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN with Pastor Richard T. McQuinn TEXT: PHILIPPIANS 2:1-30 INTRODUCTION: This is a second of a series of sermons from the book of Philippians. The Apostle Paul is writing to perhaps his favorite church. It is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Garment

    Contributed by Anthony Perry on Mar 23, 2007
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     | 8,179 views

    Many people struggle with the concept of how righteous acts in a believer’s life will be used as proof that a believer accepted God’s gracious free gift of salvation. This Sermon deals with this issue.

    Matthew 22: 1-14 A woman and her young daughter were attending the wedding of a relative. This was the first time the little girl had ever seen a wedding ceremony. She was in awe by the pomp and beauty of everything; the music, the formal atmosphere, the decorations, the bride and groom and their ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "How To Retaliate When You're Slapped With Humiliation"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Apr 11, 2009
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    The purpose of this sermon is to inspire the hearers to do as Christ did, when they are slapped with humiliation, and "turn the other cheek.".

    10 April 2009 GOOD FRIDAY U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: When Christians are slapped with humiliation, they should avoid retaliating and “turn the other cheek”. REFERENCES: Job 14:1 (KJV) Man that is born ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Embracing Encouragement

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Feb 23, 2012
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     | 7,450 views

    Encouragement is vital for our survival - through it we help others to love and good works. It's the responsibility of every believer to encourage and it's an urgent need because there is more and more of a need of encouragement in this evil days.

    In 1995 twin girls Kyrie and Brielle were born prematurely. Weighing only 2 pounds each, they were watched over very carefully each in their respective incubators. Kyrie began putting on weight immediately, but Brielle struggled - she cried and cried leaving her gasping and blue faced. They wrapped ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Come To The Foot Of The Old Rugged Cross

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Feb 26, 2012
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     | 8,984 views

    Birth from the flesh is not enough, being borne from above is a must to receive salvation.

    Nicodemus comes and addresses Jesus as “rabbi.” Nicodemus, a Pharisee, member of the ruling council, well educated, himself a rabbi, and a man of substantial means. Jesus was the carpenter’s son, from the wrong side of the tracks, Nazareth, and he never had any formal rabbinical ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Qualify For The Prize

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 30, 2013
     | 4,020 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you qualified for the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To remind believers to qualify for the prize IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 9:27 (Amplified Bible) But [like a boxer] I buffet my body [handle i

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you qualified for the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To remind believers to qualify for the prize IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 9:27 (Amplified Bible) But [like a boxer] I buffet my body [handle it roughly, discipline it by hardships] and subdue it, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Mankind Is Our Business Series

    Contributed by Russ Adams on Dec 25, 2014
     | 4,967 views

    This sermon acts as an overview for the whole series, Christmas According to Dickens. The name Jesus is never used in the classic short story but his fingerprints are everywhere.

    December 7, 2014 Christmas According to Dickens Mankind is Our Business! Luke 1:1-4 Opening words: In 1843, the world was introduced to a new Christmas classic, A Christmas Carol. The timing of the book was perfect. England was nostalgic for old Christmas traditions and longed for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Believe Week 11 - Worship Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 16, 2015
     | 5,564 views

    Believe week 12 moves to looking at how we should Act. We are looking at the action of Worship!

    Believe 11 - Worship November 30, 2014 Today, we move into the second part of our BELIEVE series. We’re moving from asking “What do we believe?” to “What should we do?” Our first answer is to Worship and give honor to God. Why should we worship and honor God? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Judas, Wrong Focus Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 5, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,463 views

    Judas shows what can happen when our focus in wrong for life.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • The heart, it is a funny thing it is at times a complicated thing. • The heart is what drives us, it pumps the blood through our body that gives us life. • From a symbolic standpoint, the heart is the seat of our emotions. • When we speak of someone who perseveres through ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Thanksgiving Vs Entitlement : What Is Our Choice? Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Oct 28, 2018
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     | 7,554 views

    One of the major reason for our hearts to become ungrateful is our sense of Entitlement

    Today we celebrate as Thanksgiving Day. The topic of Thanksgiving is very familiar. The Bible speaks volumes about the topic. The Psalms are resplendent with affirmations of thanksgiving to the Lord for His good ness and mercy. “Oh Give Thanks to the Lord…” rings out loud and clear in this book. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    The Letter To The Church At Sardis Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 5, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,943 views

    A sermon examining Jesus' letter to the Church at Sardis.

    THE LETTER TO THE CHURCH AT SARDIS Revelation 3:1-6 I once heard a story of a little boy who found a snake on his grandfather’s farm. He informed his grandfather, and he took a shovel and cut its head off. Even with its head separated from the rest of its body, the snake hissed and tried to bite ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am A Partner Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Sep 5, 2018
     | 7,298 views

    Christ followers partner with God on His Mission.

    I Am a Partner?Philippians 1:1-11? Five Dimensions of Rush Creek Partnership: 1. We are partners in the gospel vv.3-5 Gospel is the restoration of the image of God in the soul of humans. ? Partnering in the Gospel means: ? * Praying for those God has placed in your life who may be far ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Receiving And Reciprocating Love Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 10, 2018
     | 7,942 views

    Message 40 in our journey through John's Gospel. This message explores Jesus' command to love one another in chapter 15.

    Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Receiving and Reciprocating Divine Love” John 15:9-17 I. The public teaching and ministry of Jesus 2-12 II. The Private teaching and ministry of Jesus 13-17 A. Forgive as Jesus forgives B. Love as Jesus loves C. Practice pertinent truths that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    The Lord's Prayer - His Purpose Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 13, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,538 views

    An 8 week series examining the heart of the Lord's Prayer

    Bent into Shape – His Purpose 5/5/18 Matthew 6:11 Sunday AM Our Father in heaven – Our eternal, holy, sovereign daddy in whose presence I enter and on whose lap a crawl up on.… Hallowed be Your name – may Your name be revered and set apart in me and thru me – and set apart ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist