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  • David Derry avatar

    Loving On Purpose

    Contributed by David Derry on Dec 23, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 11,587 views

    God demonstrated His love for us on purpose. Can can we in turn love Him and others on purpose?

    Loving on Purpose December 22, 2002 As we continue our series of “living on purpose”, today’s topic is “loving on purpose”. We’ll be focusing on a verse that is well known to most of us. (John 3:16) 16 "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Judas Iscariot: A Fraud

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Sep 7, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,133 views

    To discuss the importance of following Christ for the right reasons

    Judas Iscariot: A Fraud Matthew 26:14-16,20-25 Primary Purpose: To discuss the importance of following Christ for the right reasons. For a little over one a half years, I worked in the fraud department at Capital One credit cards. Part of my job was to detect fraudulent application, high ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    A World Turned On Its Head

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Dec 6, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,166 views

    This is an Advent sermon.

    Read Isaiah 11:1-10. Jesus turned the world upside down, or more appropriately, right side up. People never really understood Jesus. Paul said, “For those who live in Jerusalem…did not recognize him” (Acts 13:27). Everyone expected a military-political leader. Jesus closest disciples didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "Peace Endures" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Nov 29, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 15,861 views

    How do we take back peace that has disappeared from our lives as a part of our stressful lifestyle. We can prepare the way to receive the peace that Jesus came to bring us. Here’s how.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches November 30, 2003 First Sunday of Advent Peace “Peace Endures” Malachi 3:1-4 Philippians 1:3-11 INTRODUCTION: Today is the first Sunday of Advent. We light the candle of peace today to remind us that Jesus came into an imperfect world to bring peace to individual ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Watch Out

    Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Nov 1, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,455 views

    Watch out no one deceives you and watch out, I am coming!

    Mark 13:1-8, 1. And as he went out of the temple, one of his disciples saith unto him, Master, see what manner of stones and what buildings are here! 2. And Jesus answering said unto him, Seest thou these great buildings? there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Marriage As Christ Modeled

    Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Feb 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,983 views

    To show that Christ’s relationship with us gives us a wonderful picture of what our marriages should be like.

    INTRODUCTION Our society is full of many so called “Urban Myths” These are stories that are claimed to be facts and likewise widely distributed and believed, yet with no basis to them at all One such myth came into popularity in the 90’s when it was said that the uncooked rice thrown at couples ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Law Of Love #1 Series

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 21, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,170 views

    Every principle, law, and prophetic word hangs on the love of God.

    1 Corinthians 12:31 AMP. But earnestly desire and zealously cultivate the greatest and best gifts and graces (the higher gifts and the choicest graces). And yet I will show you a still more excellent way [one that is better by far and the highest of them all--love]. Every principle, law and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Law Of Love Series

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Mar 16, 2006
     | 5,621 views

    Every principle, law and prophetic word hangs on the love of God. If things aren’t working in your life, examine your love walk.

    1Corinthians 12:31 AMP. But earnestly desire and zealously cultivate the greatest and best gifts and graces (the higher gifts and the choicest graces). And yet I will show you a still more excellent way [one that is better by far and the highest of them all--love]. Every principle, law and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Curtains Of The Tabernacle Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jun 29, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,619 views

    The study of the tabernacle Part 2 the Curtains

    One Way – The Curtains of the Tabernacle June 22, 2005 By Rodney A. Fry – Pastor New Hope Baptist Church "There, above the cover between the two cherubim that are over the ark of the Testimony, I will meet with you and give you all my commands for the Israelites" (Exod. 25:22 NIV). Exodus 26: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Organization Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,615 views

    Someone once said, Christians become very unchristian when they get organized.

    Spiritual Organization Acts 6:1-7 Intro Someone once said, Christians become very unchristian when they get organized. Some of us here today may agree with that statement. One side of the church is affirming the power of Christ in His church and likes church polity. Others believe the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Be A Happy Christian

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 2, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,585 views

    God’s people ought to be the happiest people on earth. Most chase an elusive butterfly of perceived happiness. Here are three keys to being truly happy.

    HOW TO BE A HAPPY CHRISTIAN PSALM 40:16 I. Be in the Center of God’s Will A. Proverbs 13:15 “... the way of the unfaithful is hard.” B. Psalm 1:1-2 (NKJV) “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful; but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Moves The Hand Of God

    Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Dec 27, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,645 views

    Why is it that some churches are flurishing while others are floundering ? IT’S GOD’S HAND ON THEM This sermon looks at what moves God’s hand off of a church, and what must be done to get God’s hand back on a church.

    “WHAT MOVES THE HAND OF GOD?” Matt. 13:53-58 Intro: What do an airplane, bicycle and a church have in common? ANSWER: If either stops moving forward you’re in trouble! Why do some churches seem to experience much of God while others….??? -Is it the style of worship??? Trad. vs. Contemp ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Our Source

    Contributed by Margaret Olubiyi on Sep 14, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 23,429 views

    God who is Jehovah Jireh is our Source and Provider who has promised in his word to meet our every need.

    I can honestly say that 2008 was the worst year for the economy that I can recall in my generation. Many people likely agree with me that we faced one of the most significant financial hardships in the last two decades. We witnessed this decline in the news and in our communities: high gasoline ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Roger Nelmes avatar

    Obey Your Thirst

    Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,873 views

    In today’s consumer world, we can never get enough ... of anything. We devour relationships, pleasure, food, work, entertainment, accomplishments, ministry, and things as fast as we can. People everywhere are driven by a thirsting, a wanting, a needing,

    Obey Your Thirst Illustration: Sprite commercials - missed dunk Those Sprite commercials can preach! That’s tonight’s message in fact. * If you’re thirsty - drink something that will quench your thirst. Don’t just drink something because of commercialism, or peer pressure, or the pop ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Transfiguration

    Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 30, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,936 views

    Transfiguration means change or metamorphosis, & clearly it was an event that informed Peter’s theology, & that of the early Church. So what was it that the early Church saw because though they attached great importance to it, we in the modern Church don’

    Streetly 11 a.m. Kingstanding 6.30 p.m. HP 484 Angel voices ever singing Prayers Readings HP 304 Holy Spirit, hear us Notices & Collection Intercessions HP 745 O thou who camest from above Sermon HP 610 I come with joy to meet my Lord Holy Communion HP 762 May the grace of Christ our ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist