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  • Jeremy Raby avatar

    "Just Doing My Duty"

    Contributed by Jeremy Raby on Sep 10, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,578 views

    Sermon on the 10th anniversary of 9-1, about the churches responsibility in all this.

    This morning is the 10th anniversary of 9-11. Certainly we want to pause and remember the things that transpired on that day, certainly we want to remember the lives that were lost at the hands of terrorist, who for the first time attacked us on our own soil. I remember the day well. I was an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Good And Beautiful God: God Is Self-Sacrificing Series

    Contributed by Scott Walker on Sep 12, 2011
     | 9,148 views

    The image of God is restored in humankind through self-sacrifice--first through the self-sacrifice of God in Christ Jesus, and now as we sacrifice ourselves to our Heavenly Father's will and purpose for our lives.

    “The Good & Beautiful God: God Is Self-Sacrificing” Romans 5:6-9 February 27th, 2011 "You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly.  Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    To Live Is Christ

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 18, 2011
     | 5,788 views

    How do we balance our own pursuit of meaning and happiness with the call to live as Kingdom people? What role does suffering have in the Christian life and why in the world are we called not only to believe in Jesus but to suffer for him? A little bait an

    This dates me, I know, but I can sometimes relate to Charlie Brown in the Peanuts cartoons. Like the one where Lucy is philosophizing and Charlie is listening. As usual, Lucy has the floor, delivering one of her lectures. She says, "Charlie Brown, life is a lot like a deck chair. Some place it so ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Choices

    Contributed by Troy Campbell on Oct 6, 2011
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     | 10,571 views

    The Bible tells us that there are two masters. But in Luke 16 it tells us that you cannot serve two masters. You must choose to serve the Lord with all your heart, or you choose to serve the devil. The Bible also tells us that there are two roads, but

    Title: Choices Text: Matthew 6:24 This portion of Scripture talks about the valley of decision. Every person enters a time in their life when they must make a decision. Sooner or later a person must make a choice – the way he should go and the life that he should live. The Bible tells ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Faith Is The Unseeing Eye

    Contributed by Troy Campbell on Oct 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,376 views

    How do we get God’s approval on our life? How do we please the Lord? It is not by being religious; it is not by going to church, it is not by being more good than bad. The Bible says that there is one way to get God’s approval on your life. Hebrews 11

    Title: Faith Is The Unseeing Eye Text: Hebrews 11:1, 6, 11-12 How do we get God’s approval on our life? How do we please the Lord? It is not by being religious; it is not by going to church, it is not by being more good than bad. The Bible says that there is one way to get God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Do You Know The Shepherd? - The Reality Of The Valley

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 30, 2014
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    The Valley is a reality but it is only temporary. We are called to go through the Valley, not to dwell, to stay in it. The Valley will make you or break you. Beloved let the valleys transform you into the image of Christ. (Updated April 2018)

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there a four Scripture readings that proceed the Message. Today's appointed readings are: Acts 2:42-47; Psalm 23; 1 Peter 2:19-25 and John 10:1-10 BIBLE "Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil, for you are with ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Question And The Only Right Answer To It

    Contributed by David Mcnally on May 5, 2014
     | 3,826 views

    The question which the Philippian jailer asked Paul and Silas 2,000 years ago is still relevant today and we have to encourage people to ask it, and no matter how 'diverse' or 'multi-cultural' our society is, there is only one correct answer to it.

    Psalm 34:1-9 and 17-22 (all) emphasize v.22 Acts 16: 16-34 Sermon: What must I do to be Saved? There's only one answer to that question. “Saved”. A little 5-letter word usually being the past tense of the verb “save” which means 'set free' or 'rescue'. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Final Word Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2014
     | 6,329 views

    This message looks at the attitude, frame of mind, perspective or worldview we’re called to in the cross.

    The Final Word Philippians 2:5-12 We are in the third week of the season of Lent. Lent is a journey toward Easter. It is a season of preparation as we intentionally reflect upon our lives in light of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and His call upon our lives. This journey is headed ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Are You And I Deceived, By Sin? Do We Know Others Who Are?

    Contributed by David Leach on May 28, 2014
     | 3,015 views

    We may be a Christian, yes, and we have been born again, yes, we may even have been filled with the Holy Spirit for a season, but the question is, are we now deceived by sin?

    Are you and I deceived, by sin? Do we know others who are? We may be a Christian, yes, and we have been born again, yes, we may even have been filled with the Holy Spirit for a season, but the question is, are we now deceived by sin? Heb 3:13 (Written to Christians) But exhort one another daily, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jun 4, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,093 views

    Two areas life/Satan most frequently attacks people of God are in the “mind and emotions.”

    Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Ephesians 6:13-18 May 11, 2014 The Breastplate of Righteousness Intro: • Studying pieces “the whole armor of God.” • “armor or God” necessary tool/our fight against the devil • W/o every piece/armor/place, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Harness Heaven's Wind!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 8, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,884 views

    A confirmation sermon encouraging continued use of the means of grace.

    The forecast today is calling for 10 km-an-hour winds. That’s just a light breeze – enough to feel the wind on your face but not enough to blow leaves across the yard. Not bad if you’re planning a picnic this afternoon. Current conditions inside this building, however, are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Riches Of His Grace

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 10, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,365 views

    Grace is a vast treasure chest whose depths we can hardly fathom and which we can never exhaust.There is so much more to grace than we can ever imagine. The riches of God's grace in the lives of believer in His sanctifying, sustaining, and securing grace.

    The Riches of His Grace Ephesians 1:1-8 Often when we think of God's amazing grace we think of it in terms of God's saving grace where God in spite of our sinfulness and unworthiness sent His Son to die for us that we might freely receive eternal life through His unmerited provision. But we need ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Receive God's Help In Time Of Need

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 20, 2014
     | 12,879 views

    Three things that are needed to receive God's help

    “How to Receive God’s Help in Time of Need” June 22, 2014 Judges 10:6-16 6 Again the Israelites did evil in the eyes of the LORD. They served the Baals and the Ashtoreths, and the gods of Aram, the gods of Sidon, the gods of Moab, the gods of the Ammonites and the gods of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Prayer Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Terry Frazier on Jul 21, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,531 views

    This sermon is a closer look at the way Jesus prayed for Himself, those who were with Him at the time and for us today. Also a look at the need to pray for ourselves, others and the lost of this world.

    Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Prayer Part II Last week’s message was about how differently Christians look at prayer from the way the world looks at prayer. We talked about the fact that there are major differences in the way we pray, who we pray to and the results of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    # 4~ Trinity Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Jul 27, 2012
     | 6,751 views

    One God manefest in three Person's

    # 4~ TRINITY BIBLE DOCTRINE 7-28-12 Today we'll continue with our study on Bible Doctrine and talk for a little while about "The Trinity". * THE TRIUNE GODHEAD PRESENTED IN the SCRIPTURES. >The FATHER is called Creator ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist