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  • Steve Ely avatar

    Signs - Pt. 4 Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 3, 2010
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     | 5,366 views

    Jesus was clear that our walk should be marked by signs and wonders. What is following you? Is your life “signless”?

    Signs Pt. 4 I. Introduction Jesus challenged us and at the same exact moment gave us a small glimpse into our heritage and inheritance as a believer. With two small statements He made it known that a “normal” believer would see “abnormal” occurrences in their daily walk. He made it known that as ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Christopher Martin avatar

    God's Gifts, Our Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Nov 25, 2009
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    A Thanksgiving Eve sermon preached 11/25/2009 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa.

    Our Gospel lesson for this evening introduces us to a group of 10 “mystery” men. I say this because we don’t know much about these guys. They may come from completely different backgrounds, be different ages, and for all we know, they may not get along very well. But, they had one common ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Past, Present, And Future

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 1, 2010
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    As we begin a new year, we need to consider looking back, where we were; looking inward – where we are; and looking ahead – where we are going. Paul in Philippians 3 provides us with an example of evaluating one’s past, present, and future.

    Past, Present and Future Philippians 3:1-17 Introduction: As we stand at the door steps of a new year, we need to consider looking back, where we were; looking inward – where we are; and looking ahead – where we are going. Paul in Philippians 3 provides us with an example of evaluating one’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eyewitnesses Of Majesty

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 8, 2010
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    We tend to see only what we expect to see, and thus at Christmas we do not see the glory and majesty of the Christ child in the homeless, the downtrodden, the ashamed.

    They say that "seeing is believing". Well, that depends. That depends on whether you can trust your eyesight. And it depends on whether you have decided to see what is really there or just what you think is there. "Seeing is believing." It depends on whether you can trust your eyesight. My ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Stones: Defeat, Help, Victory

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 15, 2009
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    As Israel found that after their defeat at Ebenezer the way to greatness was through repentance, prayer, and sacrifice, so also this church needs to build, using the same ingredients.

    They were a good people if not yet a great people. They were a good people, with much to be proud of. Over the years they had faced many obstacles and had overcome them. There had been dangerous moments, but they had weathered the storms and gone on. They were a good people if not yet a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sunday Is Still A Holy Day Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 23, 2009
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    Sunday has become nothing more then just another day of the weekend. A chance to caught up on all the things we have not been able to finish during the week. The problem is that we have lost sight of the 4th Commandment that God gave us all.

    Sunday is Still a Holy Day! Exodus 20:8-11 Introduction George Hatch raised a large family of seven boys and five girls in the sand hills of Nebraska. One Sunday morning a neighbor rushed over to help the Hatches get the new mown hay into the barn; clouds were rolling in from the West and it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    4 Words (Sermon 2) Series

    Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 26, 2009
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    If you only had 4 words left to speak in your lifetime, what would they be?

    Lessons in Lordship Part 2 4 Words Introduction: Last week we began our study on the Lordship of Christ by seeing that Jesus is God. Today we are going to continue our study by looking at what I believe are some crucial aspects to the understanding of Lordship. Last week as we were concluding our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Article 12. Adoption Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 28, 2009
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    This sermon unpacks the benefits of our adoprtion to our Father God.

    ARTICLE 12 ADOPTION. (ROM 8:15 –8:23- 9:4 GAL 4:5 – EPH 1:5) ADOPTION IS A WONDERFUL ACT ISN’T IT... WHEN A HUMAN BEING ADOPTS A CHILD - ESPECIALLY WHEN WE CONSIDER THAT THE CHILD’S OWN BIOLOGICAL FAMILY HAVE DISCARDED AND ABANDONED THAT CHILD FOR ONE REASON OR ANOTHER IS PLACED ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Got Problems!

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 1, 2009
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    God has been a problem a solver since the beginning of creation.

    Text: “Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him out of them all” (Psalm 34:19). I am sure that you have said or you have heard someone say, “I have a problem or I have a multitude of problems I am dealing with.” What is being said is that there are situations of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Wisdom And Power Is Jesus

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 3, 2016
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    To show that GOD, the SON, the LORD JESUS CHRIST is Both the Power and Wisdom of GOD.

    I. EXORDIUM: Is CHRIST the Wisdom and Power of GOD? Yes. 1 Corinthians 1:24 (Amplified Bible) But to those who are called, whether Jew or Greek (Gentile), Christ [is] the Power of God and the Wisdom of God. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    The King's Humility And Longevity

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 3, 2016
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    To show that GOD wants us to be humble and to continue long lives here on earth even to our descendant's life, to reign and rule with Him on earth over sickness/disease, poverty, sin, law and death.

    I. EXORDIUM: What prolongs your life and makes you humble? The fear of the LORD Proverbs 10:27 (Amplified Bible) The reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord prolongs one’s days, but the years of the wicked shall be made short. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    "It's My Life And I'll Do What I Want"

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 9, 2016
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    in 1 Corinthians 6: 12-20, Paul addresses the concept of Christian Freedom.

    "IT'S MY LIFE AND I'LL DO WHAT I WANT" 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 (NLT) for audio video of this sermon, www.thecreekmonroe.com Intro: Let's play name that tune. (play just the musical intro to the song from the animals) Does anybody remember that tune from 1965? That was a song from the rock band ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Show Pity And Mercy To Anyone

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 24, 2016
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    To show that JESUS CHRIST shows us mercy and pity, so we can imitate these mercy and pity for others to know Him.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you merciful? Yes. The LORD JESUS CHRIST desires mercy not sacrifice. Matthew 9:13 (Amplified Bible) Go and learn what this means: I desire mercy [that is, readiness to help those in trouble] and not sacrifice and sacrificial victims. For I came not to call and invite [to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Worst Than The First

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 24, 2016
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    To show that we need to win souls for the LORD JESUS CHRIST all the more in these last days so they won't grow from bad to worst.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a subject of GOD? Yes. James 4:7 (Amplified Bible) So be subject to God. Resist the devil [stand firm against him], and he will flee from you. Who is your pride? JESUS CHRIST. Philippians 3:3 (Amplified Bible) For we [Christians] are the true circumcision, who worship ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Dynamic Church Series

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jan 31, 2016
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    The church which was born in the midst of Jerusalem in Acts chapter 2 was a living, dynamic expression of the power of God to change lives.

    Acts 2:37-41 ~ part 3 Acts 2:37-41 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?" Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel