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  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    When To Weed Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007
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     | 6,876 views

    the parable of the weeds teaches us: don’t worry, God will sort it out. Evil can grow for awhile, but it will not prevail. Stand strong, be faithful, and we will see the Kingdom of God.

    When to Weed: Your Kingdom Come Matt. 13:24-30, 36-43 Intro: This morning we are going to look at another parable of the Kingdom of God, found in Matt. 13. And since it is an agricultural parable, I thought you might enjoy the following fictitious conversation between God and St. Francis, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Pulls The Train

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007
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     | 3,303 views

    Seek first - its about priorities, not about worry

    What Pulls The Train Matt 6:25-34 Intro: This past week, several of us attended a leadership conference – linked via satellite to over 38 000 Christian leaders. Conferences are almost always great experiences, getting refreshed and inspired and enlightened, learning that PowerPoint can get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's First Encounters With Europeans

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 14, 2007
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     | 3,503 views

    On the second Missionary Journey, the Church in Philippi is birthed with pain and injustice. Yet God used that to birth his Church there

    IC/NR 20-05-07 1. Introduction: I rather like the book of Acts, because it shows the Church in action, warts and all. It is a dynamic book, written as a sequel to Luke’s Gospel. And unlike Luke’s Gospel – we see Luke’s personal reminiscences appearing – in ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Generosity - Loving People With Our Resources Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on May 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,650 views

    Generosity is a key factor in a life that God blesses. It goes much deeper than our money!

    For three weeks, I have been speaking to you about God’s desire to bless your life! When I read the Bible about the experiences of people who lived close to God and with humble, obedient hearts, I find their lives to be deeply satisfying and lived with purpose. I’ve called this series, “Preparing ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Barnabas Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,396 views

    Barnabus the giver, the risk-taker, the faithful

    Barnabas: Stories of God’s People May 21, 2006 Intro: How many of you can think of someone who, at some point in your life, believed in you when you weren’t sure you believed in yourself? Someone probably a little older, a little wiser, more experienced, who looked at you and the situation you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being The Church That You And God Have Always Wanted

    Contributed by Jim Kane on May 17, 2007
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     | 2,432 views

    The first sermon in a three part series, ‘The Church That You and God Have Always Wanted.’

    (1) Yesterday, mom and I attended a second cousin’s wedding in Lafayette. During the ceremony they took communion but did so without the help of the pastor. As they did so I was reminded of a wedding that I performed here a couple of years ago. The couple asked for communion as part of the ceremony ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #2then God:the Answer Is Hidden In The Need! Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 18, 2007
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     | 3,465 views

    Then God. When we do all we can, we have to trust God to help us reach beyond our limitations!

    *#2 THEN GOD! THE ANSWER IS HIDDEN IN THE NEED! YOUR PROBLEM WILL NOT CATCH GOD BY SURPRISE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is the second part of a two part lesson, I do this part in two parts. I. NOTHING TAKES OUR MIGHTY GOD BY SURPRISE. A. God is the Creator. B. Today many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Happens When

    Contributed by Monty Newton on May 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,336 views

    God is a God who comes down to us... to move us out.

    Title: What Happens When the “Self” Meets God? (The self-reliant, the self-important, and the self-centered) Text: Genesis 11:1-9 Thesis: God is a God who comes down to us… to move us out! Introduction Last weekend Bonnie and I were in Charlotte, North Carolina visiting Bonnie’s parents. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Sep 12, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,685 views

    All believers should discover and use the spiritual gifts God has given them. Spiritual gifts are given for the benefit of God’s Kingdom.

    What is the best gift you’ve ever received? For me, I’ll never forget Christmas when I was in 4th grade. When I went out to the living room – leaning on it’s kickstand was a beautiful silver univega ten-speed bicycle. I’d been dreaming of it and finally I had it! I can still remember going for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Parks avatar

    The Lord Is My Shephed

    Contributed by David Parks on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 78 ratings
     | 18,182 views

    "THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD” For nearly thirty centuries the twenty-third Psalm has been one of the most beloved passages in the whole Bible. There are only 118 words in this great Psalm yet these 118 words go to the very depths of our beings and form a roc

    "THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD” For nearly thirty centuries the twenty-third Psalm has been one of the most beloved passages in the whole Bible. There are only 118 words in this great Psalm yet these 118 words go to the very depths of our beings and form a rock foundation to sustain us in hours of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kelvin Parks avatar

    Sniff, Sniff, Sniff -- Something Is Cooking

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Sep 28, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 19,962 views

    What do you mean preach ... played crazy. David who killed a Lion and a Bear oh my ... David the ruddy Shepard boy, Jesse’s son who was anoint King, David who killed Goliath, who wrote my favorite Psalm # 23 ...I dare you call him crazy

    SNIFF, SNIFF, SNIFF -- SOMETHING IS COOKING Preached on 20 September 2006 at Greater Faith Church Baptist, Waukegan, IL Subject: SNIFF, SNIFF, SNIFF -- SOMETHING IS COOKING Bear with me for a moment as I give you brief historical, cultural, contextual analysts ... in an effort to put this in it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wes Richard avatar

    Take A Swat And Keep On Movin' Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Oct 3, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,232 views

    Don’t let distractions keep you from doing the work God wants you to do

    Sue and I like to hike when we go on vacation. About ten years ago, we decided to check out the beautiful scenery along Lake Superior. We walked along the sandy beach in the icy cold water and viewed the rocks on the floor of the lake. We walked through the woods and saw scenic ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Fred Sigle avatar

    Life Is All About Relationships Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Oct 9, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 26,757 views

    This is a series based on Dr. Gary Smalley’s book, The DNA of Relationships. Dr. Smalley reveals in this first lesson that we are created for three relationships...with God, others, and ourselves.

    LIFE IS ALL ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS (THE DNA OF RELATIONSHIPS PART 1) A. We are starting a new series of lessons today entitled: The DNA of Relationships based on the book written by the renowned Family and Relationships Expert, Dr. Gary Smalley. 1. Today’s lesson is: LIFE IS ALL ABOUT ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Perfect Peace

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,557 views

    A Graduation Message

    Graduation Sunday June 5th, 2005 Perfect Peace Every year this Sunday seems to sneak up on me faster and faster. It seems as though we have our school kick-off and welcome a new group of seniors and in the blink of an eye we’re sending them off in this service. Every class that I have had the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    #3. Life; Take A Deep Breath And Live Anyway Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 12, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,569 views

    A BIG QUESTION - Does happiness really exist? In the Sermon on the Mount Jesus explained that happiness does indeed exist. He even went so far as to clearly show us where it is to be found...And how to get there.

    He came down with them and stood on a level place, with a great crowd of his disciples and a great multitude of people from all Judea, Jerusalem, and the coast of Tyre and Sidon. They had come to hear him and to be healed of their diseases; and those who were troubled with unclean spirits were ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist