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  • Jason Jones avatar

    Personal Responsibility Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,564 views

    Exposition of Galatians 6:3-6 about a Christian’s responsibility to God to do certain things

    Text: Galatians 6:3-6, Title: Personal Responsibility, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/15/07, PM A. Opening illustration: “It’s not my responsibility,” said the nurse’s aide, “because it’s a large puddle.” The housekeeper did not agree. “Well, it’s not mine,” she said, “the puddle is too small.” What a sharp ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Perez: A Testament Of God's Grace Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 6, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,533 views

    Through the story of Perez, we learn how God loves to bring beauty out of our stupidity.

    Have you ever traced your family tree back as far as you can? It’s interesting to find out where your ancestors came from and what they were like. That information may help explain why you are the way you are. During this Advent season we will take a look at Jesus’ genealogy and see what his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Spirit-Filled Walk: What It Is And Isn't

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 3, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,076 views

    This is a sermon on the Spirit-Filled walk from The Exchanged Life perspective that exhorts the believer in such a way that consistency will be your experience in the believer’s walk.

    I shared with you this morning about the Spirit-Filled life in that it’s an abundant and fruitful life. The last principle had to do with the process of being filled. However, I must hasten to add that trying to reduce life in the Spirit to a formula is like trying to capture the wind. It’s a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sin Begins In Our Heart

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 14, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,783 views

    Pentecost 6(A) - Sin begins in our heart. We learn that our heart harbors anger-hatred / murder. We also learn our heart harbors lust-coveting / adultery.

    SIN BEGINS IN OUR HEART (Outline) February 11, 2007 - EPIPHANY 6 - Matthew 5:20-30 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: In our politically correct, none offending society—sin is a word that is not to be used very often. At times in our enlightened society sin is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Discerning God's Voice Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,364 views

    Your very presence here today is an indication that you have heard, or are hearing his voice. But developing that companionship often remains a challenge; learning to listen to God is not always as simple as we’d like?

    The man who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. The watchman opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Desires Of Your Heart

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Sep 22, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 22,574 views

    Are your desires the same as God’s desires for you?

    PSALMS 37:1 Do not fret because of evil men or be envious of those who do wrong; 2 for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away. 3 Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. 4 Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Called To Serve The Children Series

    Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Sep 19, 2012
     | 5,883 views

    foster care prayer guide praying for children in foster care and those who touch their lives

    the church 1. Pray that God would raise up people in many churches throughout our city and state to launch ministries for orphans and waiting children, and that many of these ministries would, as part of their mission, become engaged with the child welfare system. a. John 14:18 I will not leave you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Understanding Freedom In Christ Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on May 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,190 views

    A message in an expository series on the Book of Galatians.

    “Understanding Freedom in Christ” Galatians 2:1-10 In our text Paul is continuing to craft his argument to call the Galatians back to the freedom of the Gospel. As we saw in the very first message Paul was greatly alarmed at how easily the Galatians had allowed themselves to be led back into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dare To Persevere Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 14,145 views

    When we follow Jesus we cannot give up

    Dare to Persevere 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 October 22, 2006 Morning Service Introduction Lt. Col. Terence Otway, commander of the 9th Parachute Battalion of the British 6th Airborne Division, has an assignment to destroy the four powerful guns of a coastal battery in Merville, overlooking Sword Beach. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Pride & Destruction Part 1

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,757 views

    Part one of a two part series.

    Pride & Destruction This is the first sermon on Pride & Destruction. A sin existed before the “In the beginning” of Gen. 1:1 – before Adam and Eve – and it’s still here today. It’s so common that it’s perceived as good on one hand and bad on the other. When this sin is seen in the things you do, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preferring Others In Giving Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jun 22, 2013
     | 2,675 views

    The new birth results in revolutionary change. “None but Christ can transform a burglar into a benefactor!” - John R.W. Stott

    Dakota Community Church Ephesians 56, Grace at Work 26 June 23, 2013 Preferring Others in Giving We are given six behaviors we are to discontinue - because they destroy unity. We are given six replacement behaviors which will foster and protect unity. Instead of lying; speak truth ...having put ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Teddy Walker avatar

    The Secret Power Of Lawlessness Series

    Contributed by Teddy Walker on Mar 7, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,305 views

    THE SECRET POWER OF LAWLESSNESS

    GOD’S DIRECT COVERING “THE SECRET POWER OF LAWLESSNESS” LESSON: TWO I: Jesus said, “Take heed that no man deceive you.” Matt 24:4 A. Deception is a scary thing: Why? a. When a person is deceived, they believe with all their heart that they are right when, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Faithful People

    Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Dec 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,904 views

    Peter’s letters, 1st and 2nd as we struggle and suffer as Christians, Peter’s words are to encourage us that we remain steadfast and strong in our faith.

    A Faithful People 2 Peter 1:1-1:14 Peter’s letters, 1st and 2nd as we struggle and suffer as Christians, Peter’s words are to encourage us that we remain steadfast and strong in our faith. His faith was strong even to his death. Lets listen to what he instructs us, regarding our faith. Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Prosperity And Disaster: The Lord Is Behind Them Both

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 14, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,612 views

    Prosperity and Disaster: The Lord Is Behind Them Both 1) Be humble 2) Be confident

    At the end of September the stock markets tanked leaving the world in financial crisis. How bad is it? Since June, the TSX has dropped 40%. If I understand it correctly, it means the $1,000 investment you made there in June is now only worth $600! What’s behind the latest financial meltdown? Most ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Unsatisfied Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 7, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,604 views

    You shall not covet your neighbour's house; you shall not covet your neighbour's wife, or his male servant, or his female servant, or his ox, or his donkey, or anything that is your neighbour’s. Do you ever ask, "Why not me, Lord?"

    Dakota Community Church September 7, 2014 Unsatisfied Summer Series at Dakota: The 10 Commandments Exodus 20:17 You shall not covet your neighbour's house; you shall not covet your neighbour's wife, or his male servant, or his female servant, or his ox, or his donkey, or anything that is your ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite