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  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    A Fresh Start, A Clean Slate

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 5, 2014
     | 13,402 views

    Remember Forget See Proclaim

    Today is the first time we gather for worship in 2014. It’s a new day. We face an opportunity to approach our lives in a fresh way. And our encouragement and our challenge to do this comes from the Scripture that [person] just read. Are you up for some encouragement with which to face the New ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Life Just Never Seams To Go As Planned.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 8, 2014
     | 4,319 views

    Life never goes as planned: for example, have you ever invested years of your life in another person only to watch something go wrong: as something happens, and your investments all go wrong as they make one stupid mistake after another.

    Title: Life just never seams to go as planned. Word Count: 2993 This sermon was delivered to both congregations in St John in Girvan, and St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 15th December 2013: (both are Scottish Episcopal Churches in the Dioceses of Glasgow and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Lalachan Abraham avatar

    Be An Agent Of Change, Not A Victim-Part -5 Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jan 9, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,554 views

    “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will.”Romans 12:2

    The Change we need and we’re called to change. St Paul said in Romans 12:2 “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will.” We often ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Conduct Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014
     | 4,851 views

    Based on The Conduct of the Gospel outline in the MacArthur Study Bible

    Over the past few weeks, we have discussed how we as Christians should "Stand in the Gap" regarding some of the social issues of the day; ones that not only plague our society but have leeched their way into the church. It seems that the farther along we go as a church in the USA, the more and ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    French Fries And Interior Decorating Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 12, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,521 views

    In the end, the key to understanding stewardship comes down to two vital principles: Ownership and lordship. This sermon helps people grasp these principles through a unique illustration and a word picture.

    French Fries and Interior Decorating Series: Prove God Stewardship Series, Sermon #1 of 3 Chuck Sligh January 12, 2014 A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available by emailing a request to me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. The French fries illustration was borrowed from Glenn Newton’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Oh Christian, Where Did You Learn That?

    Contributed by David Leach on Jan 13, 2014
     | 1,742 views

    For all our exposure to the Bible, we Christians do pick up some incredible, often self-justifying, but ruinous theories about God.

    Oh Christian, where did you learn that? For all our exposure to the Bible, we Christians do pick up some incredible, often self-justifying, but ruinous theories about God. Some of the more common theories include: The Christian who says “I don’t really consult God, I don’t know ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    If God Is For Us Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 13, 2014
    based on 84 ratings
     | 62,131 views

    Paul explains how God is for us and not against us. 1- God is for us - He gave up His son for us 2- God is for us - He graciously gives to us 3- God is for us - He grants victory over all

    INTRO.- ILL.- During quail season in Georgia, an Atlanta journalist met an old farmer hunting with an old pointer at his side. Twice the dog ran rheumatically ahead and pointed. Twice his master fired into the open air. When the journalist saw no birds rise, he asked the farmer for an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Grace Of God

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 13, 2014
    based on 90 ratings
     | 363,880 views

    Our text tells us about the grace of God and what it does for us. 1- The grace of God brings salvation 2- The grace of God teaches how to live 3- The grace of God gives hope

    INTRO.- ILL.- Preacher Dwight L. Moody loved to study the Bible topically, and it occurred to him one day that he had never studied the subject of grace. Setting aside a day, Moody gave himself to the study of God’s grace. But a second day was required. Even on the third day Moody had not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do You Love Me

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 14, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,211 views

    Peter had denied Jesus three times. Jesus asks Peter is he truly loved him. Jesus may need to ask us the same thing. Peter didn't love Jesus as much as he thought he did. Do we love Jesus as much as we think we do?

    “DO YOU LOVE ME?” John 21:15-23 1) “Do you love me?” (15-17). The charcoal fire connection in 21:9. It is interesting that the Greek word for charcoal fire is found in only two places in the New Testament. Here in this story where Jesus is cooking fish for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Heart Of A Shepherd

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,902 views

    David reflected God’s own heart as He faithfully tended his sheep, as well as when he later was the shepherd king over Judah and Israel. We need a shepherd’s heart to help us care for the people God brings into our lives.

    THE HEART OF A SHEPHERD INTRO: Have you ever thought about what David’s life must have been like as a shepherd? He did not show up for work at 9 am. and go home at 5. He actually lived out in the fields or hills with the sheep. My understanding is that they did not do this year round ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Faith Is An Action Word

    Contributed by Arthur Miller on Jan 16, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,485 views

    There is a lot of debate about Faith vs. Works, but when we look at God's word we see Faith and works are combined. We cannot have faith without works, because faith is an action word. This lesson explores this concept through the Lady Be Good.

    Opening Story; The Lady Be Good The year 1942 was a dark day of World War II. Britain under Churchill stood alone against Adolf Hitler. The United States under Roosevelt was in the process of mobilizing. Churchill’s labour deputy Prime Minister said, “Our Prime Minister wins every ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Remind The People

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 20, 2014
    based on 80 ratings
     | 28,161 views

    Let’s look at those Christian responsibilities and be reminded about how they apply to us. 1- Remind the people to obey those in authority 2- Remind the people to be considerate toward all 3- Remind the people to remember God’s love

    INTRO.- ILL.- Fanny Crosby, was an American mission worker, poet, lyricist, and composer. A lifelong Methodist, she was one of the most prolific hymn writers in history, writing over 8,000 hymns and gospel songs, with over 100 million copies printed. This is despite her being blind from shortly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lessons I Learned From My Dog

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 20, 2014
     | 9,406 views

    On June 28, 2010, we lost our good friend Sammy, our black Labrador Retriever. While no pet will ever take the place of human companionship, Sammy truly was the definition of "man's best friend". This message shows how God used Sammy to teach us!

    Lessons I Learned From My Dog On June 28, 2010, we lost our good friend Sammy, our black Labrador Retriever. While no pet will ever take the place of human companionship, Sammy truly was the definition of "man's best friend". We will indeed miss him--we already do. I was thinking the night he ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    One Sunday In Sardis Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 18, 2014
    based on 10 ratings
     | 32,211 views

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

    ONE SUNDAY IN SARDIS Revelation 3:1-6 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday, October 12th, 2025) People have always rejected Gospel preaching; the crowds didn’t want to hear John the Baptist, people ignored the preaching of Peter, Paul, & John; multitudes refused to hear Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nelson Emeonu avatar

    Definite Praying

    Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Aug 20, 2014
     | 4,138 views

    God wants you to be clear and precise to him in your prayer chamber. You should be explicit and ask for definite needs. He knows your needs but wants you to pray.

    “And He said unto them, which of you shall have a friend and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him, friend, lend me three loaves...”(Luke 11:5) “ And Jesus said to his disciples, "Suppose one of you should go to a friend's house at midnight and say to him, 'Friend, let ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican