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  • Pat Damiani avatar

    The Seriousness Of Sin Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 10, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,388 views

    The bowl judgments remind us of the seriousness of sin and the need to repent continually

    Randy, the painter, often thinned his paint to make it go further. So when the local Baptist Church decided to restore its biggest building. Randy put in a low bid and got the job. He bought the paint, and, yes, thinned it to make it go further. Well, Randy was painting away, the job nearly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cure For The Common Conflict Series

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 12, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,391 views

    What’s the cure for the common conflict? It’s grace

    Open: Well today we are going to be continuing in our study through the book of James. This morning we will be exploring another topic that is relevant to every single person here today -- the topic we are going to looking at this morning is conflict. I read a story this week about two farms in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    So You’ve Got Plans? Series

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 12, 2011
     | 4,903 views

    One of the defining characteristics of a believer is that we live to fulfill God’s will.

    OPEN: So today we are going to be moving forward in our study through the book of James. and we are going to be talking about God's plans and our plans and how they combine with one another. When you think about God's plans for your life what kind of emotion response does it create? Is it ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    It's Game Time--Time To Call An Audible

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 16, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,187 views

    This message deals with the need and willingness to make quick changes in our lives when the Spirit calls us to do so.

    It’s Game Time-Calling An Audible January 16, 2011 Genesis 32:1-8 Acts 16:6-15 How many of you have ever been in a situation in which you were going to do something with another person and at the last minute you realized what you had planned was not going to work, so you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    He Restores Me Series

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Jan 24, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,306 views

    When we become downcast God is there to restore us.

    Two guys are walking through the woods and come across this big deep hole. "Wow...that looks deep." "Sure does... toss a few pebbles in there and see how deep it is." They pick up a few pebbles and throw them in and wait... no noise. "Jeeez. That is REALLY deep... here.. throw one of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Watch Out For The Wrong Turns

    Contributed by John Perry on Jan 30, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,015 views

    Making a wrong turn in life is something that anyone of us can & does do but the real failure is the failure to correct them.

    Bunbury Sun am 30/01/2011 “Watch out for the wrong turns” Intro: Saul was a man who had great potential ………. Not only this but God had made great promises to him. But when we look at the end of Saul’s life we see that somewhere he went tragically wrong. As a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Standing In The Stream

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 2, 2011
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     | 3,816 views

    Dave looks at the baptism of Jesus as a formative time for him, and shows how we must have a similar experience of coming to know who we are to God.

    Standing In the Stream Wildwind Community Church David Flowers September 19, 2010 Matthew 3:1-17 (MSG) 1 While Jesus was living in the Galilean hills, John, called "the Baptizer," was preaching in the desert country of Judea. 2 His message was simple and austere, like his desert surroundings: ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Dear Chosen Lady...walk This Way! Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Feb 13, 2011
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     | 10,983 views

    3rd message in the series Letters from John. John is urging us to walk in TRUTH, LOVE and OBEDIENCE.

    TEXT: 2nd John 1-13 TITLE: Dear Chosen Lady…”Walk THIS Way” SERIES: Letters from John TOPIC: Walking in truth OCCASION: Hessville Christian Church, November 28, 2010 PROP.: John’s main purpose for writing this letter is to make sure we walk: In Truth, In Love and In ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Shall Not Give My Enemies The Inheritance

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Feb 14, 2011
    based on 19 ratings
     | 41,651 views

    Beloved, apart from your life, the most priced gift that you have is your salvation.

    I SHALL NOT GIVE MY ENEMIES THE INHERITANCE Dr. D. K. Olukoya The first thing I want you to do is to tell the Lord that you want to experience His raw power, the kind of raw power that Elijah and the apostles experienced. Say, “O Lord, let me experience Your raw power, in the name of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lessons From Nick At Night

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,678 views

    Nicodemus wanted to come to Christ on His terms but Jesus reveal who He really was.

    We have his disconnect in our society is that we attach what we do to how good we are. The more we do the better we are, and if sometimes we transgress, well we can just make that up. Our good works become a barrier to God. Some people seek religions that do this, some people create their own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Temptation, Trust, Sin Series

    Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Mar 1, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,119 views

    How do we deal with temptation?

    Think how many temptations you and I face in an ordinary day. Staying in bed late - the temptation to laziness. Growling at the breakfast table - the temptation to unkindness. Arguing over who should change the baby this time - the temptation to selfishness. Starting work 10 minutes late - the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    No Substitute For Water

    Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Mar 4, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,045 views

    The Living Water Jesus offers

    Water is absolutely essential to the human body’s survival. A person can live for about a month without food, but only about a week without water. Water dissolves more substances than any other liquid. Wherever it travels, water carries chemicals, minerals, and nutrients with it. 1. Water ...read more

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    A Sacrificial Gift Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 22, 2010
     | 9,122 views

    God's inexpressible gift is a sacrificial gift. What are we willing to sacrifice in order to help others open that gift?

    If you’ve been to almost any store lately, you know that Christmas is on its way. Given the stakes for many retailers, it’s not surprising that so many stores begin their preparations for Christmas earlier and earlier every year. According to the National Retail Federation, the holiday ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Older Brother

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Nov 23, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,429 views

    Have we as the Church become the older brother? Do we refuse to join the party, pointing to our service, sacrifices and sinlessness?

    THE OLDER BROTHER Farmer Joe was in a serious accident and decided to take the trucking company responsible for the accident to court. In court, the trucking company’s lawyer was questioning farmer Joe. "Didn’t you say, at the scene of the accident, ’I’m fine’?," ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    This Little Light; Is It Really Mine?

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010
     | 2,605 views

    Living as Children of Light. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Ephesians chapter 5 verses 1-21. Ill: • Rory Bremner & Aliastair McGowan are famouse impersonators. • As you look at then you see the person they are imitating. • It may be a famous politician or sports star or a well known celebrity. • Both Rory Bremner & ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren