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  • John Lowe avatar

    No Impossible Cases Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 17, 2012
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     | 9,882 views

    God’s timing is always perfect. In Galatians 4, Paul expressed that idea when he wrote “But when the fullness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son…” So we know that God chose the time when Jesus was to come into the world, and that it was the ex

    No Impossible Cases Acts 9:1-19 Introduction God’s timing is always perfect. In Galatians 4, Paul expressed that idea when he wrote “But when the fullness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son…” So ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding The Courage To Follow Christ

    Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 14, 2011
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    We have before us a story of two followers of Christ who had gotten very discouraged. They had surrendered their lives to follow Jesus Christ, but then all of their hopes were dashed when Jesus was arrested, tortured, humiliated, and put through a slow an

    Purpose: To show how Christ brought two wayward followers back into fellowship. Aim: I want the listener to solve his discouragement by focusing on Christ with other believers. INTRODUCTION: We have before us a story of two followers of Christ who had gotten very discouraged. They had surrendered ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Fatih To Face The Furnace Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Sep 21, 2011
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    Fatih is Faith is rooted in God’s WORD, realizing life has WOUNDS, remembering God’s WORKS and resting in God’s WILL

    FAITH TO FACE THE FURNACE Gladys Aylward was a missionary to China more than fifty years ago. She was forced to flee the city she was living in when the Japanese invaded during World War II. She could not leave the orphans she cared for behind and so with only one assistant, she led more than a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    First Love Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 20, 2011
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    No matter how many and good the works you do for the church, if Jesus is not at the center of them you are missing the target.

    Have you ever been in love? Remember back to those first dizzy days. Nothing else really mattered, did it, beyond when you would see your sweetheart next. Spending time with him or her was the most important thing in your life. Did you rush through chores to be ready earlier, or linger in front ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Ready To Suffer Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 15, 2011
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    If we want to be ready to suffer for Christ, we must arm ourselves with His attitude, choose to abandon our sin, expect abuse, and anticipate God's approval.

    Recently, I read about a fictitious manual for Peace Corp volunteers headed for South America. It offers advice on how to handle a chance encounter with an anaconda (a large type of boa constrictor). The advice comes under the heading, “What to Do If Attacked by an Anaconda”: #1) If ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Whenever You Are Afraid...

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 29, 2011
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    1. Reflect on why you are in the storm (vs. 35-36). 2. Remember what Jesus has said (vs. 35). 3. Rush to the Lord for help (vs. 37-38). 4. Rest in the Lord (vs. 39-40). 5. Give reverence to the Lord (vs. 41).

    Whenever You Are Afraid... Mark 4:35-41 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - October 17, 2010 *One of the words that best describes people today is “fear.” -- People are afraid. *I was a kid growing up in Florida during the Cuban Missile crisis. We school kids were taught to “duck ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Deal With Critical Christians

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jun 21, 2010
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    The problem with being critical is that is what other other people do. When we are being critical we often call it being discerning, or perceptive, or astute, or sensitive. This is a sin that almost all of us struggle with to one degree or another. After

    II Corinthians 6:1-10 Purpose: To show the proofs of a faithful follower of Christ. Aim: I want the listener to be slow to criticize in order to protect the Gospel. INTRODUCTION: Paul was no stranger to criticism. One of the reasons Paul wrote first and second Corinthians was to answer his ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Choosing Hope Over Happiness Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jan 18, 2011
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     | 6,426 views

    God offers a future and a hope to all who trust in him more than we treasure earth’s rewards.

    Scripture Introduction In his old radio show, Thru the Bible, J. Vernon McGee said, “The Book of Ruth is a pearl in the swine pen of the judges.” I’m not sure I would say just that, but these people did live in the time of the judges (about 1100 B. C.), which were not the best years for Israel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Battle Your Heart To Keep Jesus First

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Aug 16, 2009
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    The battles in life make us long for peace, but peace at what price? Jesus prepares us for life’s battles with his promises. So battle on, dear Christian. Parts: A. Though bombarded by conflict and loss. B. Braced with God’s gracious promises.

    Text: Matthew 10:34-42 Theme: Battle Your Heart to Keep Jesus First A. Though bombarded by conflict and loss B. Braced with God’s gracious promises Season: Pentecost 6a Date: August 16, 2009 Web page: www.caughtbyjesus.net/sermons/Battle-Your-Heart-to-Keep-Jesus-First-Matthew10_34-42.html ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What God Did Not Say Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 24, 2010
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    Part two of this series focues on Zacharias and Mary.

    What God Did Not Say Part 2 Scripture: Luke 1:5-37; Hebrews 11:15-16; Galatians 6:9 Introduction: Two weeks ago I preached part one of this series I’ve titled “What God Did Not Say”. I talked about how we sometime have questions and/or doubts about something we believe God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preparing Our Hearts : Examination-Capitulation-Exaltation

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Dec 26, 2010
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     | 7,626 views

    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT PREPARING OUR HEARTS THROUGH EXAMINATION AND CAPITULATION AND EXPERIENCING EXALTATION

    PREPARING OUR HEARTS AT THE END OF THE YEAR : EXAMINATION-CAPITULATION-EXALTATION ************************************************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. EXAMINATION 2. CAPITULATION 3. EXALTATION THE MESSAGE PREPARING OUR ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Law And Disbelief Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 25, 2009
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     | 3,672 views

    The law is important in making us aware of our sin but Jesus is greater than the law.

    Hebrews: Chapter 3 September 14, 2008 The Law and Disbelief I want to start off this morning with a little interaction. What I want to know is who are your heroes? Who are those people you really look up to? Who are those people you really respect? Anyone willing to share with us one of their ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Faith Hall Of Fame Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 25, 2009
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     | 4,461 views

    Faith can come at a high cost, it may take everything from you.

    Hebrews: Chapter 11 November 23rd, 2008 Faith Hall of Fame Heb 11:1 Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Andrew was one of those guys that was just so happy all the time you almost wanted to smack him, you know? No matter what you said to him he ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    He Is Our Example

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009
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     | 3,685 views

    Message about how Jesus endured the mocking as He was being tried and crucified.

    He is Our Example Matthew 27:27-44 October 25, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I’ve mentioned a few times that there are some people in my life who have served as models or examples for me, especially in terms of living for ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Resurrection Brings Us...

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009
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    Discussion of what we gain through Christ’s resurrection.

    The Resurrection Brings Us… Matthew 28:1-10 November 22, 2009 Me: I’m not generally a very pessimistic person. I do get down once in a while, and I’ve been through some deserts and hardships that caused me to wonder if it was really worth going on. But thankfully those have been few and far ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan