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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Promises To Keep Before I Sleep Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 4, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,788 views

    We make promises to God but do not keep them because we let life overwhelm us, but if we listen to those who care for us, they will bring us back to our promises.

    The shouts of today are so loud that I do not hear the echoes of yesterday, nor do I listen to the faint whispers of tomorrow. All I really know is what is clamoring in my ear right here, right now. That makes me lose perspective. The shouts of today are so insistently loud that I do not hear the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Playing The Fool

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 5, 2009
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     | 2,792 views

    Sarcasm betrays anger at ourselves or at others, but we cannot let it fester. We need to come to the Cross, where there is reconciliation.

    Words have power. The things we say to one another have power. Kids may deal with smart-mouths in the schoolyard by chanting, "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me." But that’s rubbish! Don’t you believe it? Names do hurt. Words hurt. The things we say to each other do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    David The Caveman Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 9, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,889 views

    There is much that we can learn from the way David reacts to his circumstances in the cave of Adullam.

    Introduction: A. I thought we would start with a little humor from some cartoons I came across this week. 1. “Peter finds his faith much stronger in the winter.” Walking on the water is nothing if the water is frozen! 2. “Another Eskimo baptism gone bad.” The preacher should have kept his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ruth: Quitting Is Not An Option Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Feb 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,700 views

    This part 1 of a series on the life of Ruth. The theme is how God providentially moves in the lives of those who commit to Him.

    RUTH: QUITTING IS NOT AN OPTION Ruth 1:1-22 By Pastor Ralph Juthman INTRODUCTION: Illustration- Ladies/Men Answer this Question, what is the title of your favotite movie, TV show or book ( other than the Bible). There are obvious differences. Personally, I like movies/tv shows and books that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Like Priest, Like People Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 12, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,159 views

    If Israel’s priests were accountable for Israel’s ignorance and wickedness, what does that mean for all believers as priests and pastors in particular?

    [Note: I felt led to preach this sermon during the period leading up to Christmas.] Today is the beginning of the Advent season in churches that follow the ecclesiastical calendar. It celebrates the past, present, and future of God’s coming into the world. In fact, “advent” originates in the Latin ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Tipping Points And Turning Points

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,832 views

    When people are in crisis the caregiver ministers by the grace of God with compassion and help.

    Title: Tipping Points and Turning Points Text: Mark 1:40-45 Thesis: When people are in crisis the Caregiver ministers by the grace of God with compassion and help. Introduction I wish to begin by saying this story is primarily about Jesus. In the story a leper approached Jesus and said, “If ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    And The Greatest Of These Is Love

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 15, 2009
    based on 18 ratings
     | 16,962 views

    A 5-point sermon dealing with different types of love, including the love God has for us and the love we are to have for His church.

    As humans, our emotions can vary widely throughout a whole range of subjects. And while this is certainly true, since Valentines day was yesterday, I want to focus on love. We are capable of feelings several types of love, too, and each type has its own focus of intensity. There is an old ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Daily Diet Of God’s Word Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 16, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,149 views

    Start reading the Bible every day, because it can: 1. change you (vs. 7) 2. cheer you up (vs. 8) 3. clear your vision (vs. 8-10) 4. convict you of sin (vs. 11) 5. cleanse you (vs. 12-14)

    New Habits for a New Year Part 1: A Daily Diet of God’s Word Psalm 19:7-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Jan. 18, 2009 *Does anyone here today have any bad habits? Oh yeah. Are there any bad habits you would like to put behind you? Are there any good habits you would like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Real Love

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 17, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 33,611 views

    Message on love, suitable for Valentine’s Day.

    REAL LOVE “What is love, as defined by the online world? Resisting a YouTube video of the 1993 hit song, the first click plunges you into a world of pink carnation- tainted tackiness. The website’s designer no doubt spends all afternoon baking cookies, sending chain emails and sighing at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    First Things First

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,445 views

    Half our miseries are caused by fancying things that we think are coming upon us: half the things that we expect to come upon us never come at all. Where is our faith? “Do not be worried about tomorrow” that is the commandment of Christ, and it is the way

    Opening illustration: A seminar leader wanted to make an important point, so he took a wide mouth jar and filled it with rocks. “Is the jar full?” he asked. “Yes,” came a reply. “Oh, really?” he said. Then poured smaller pebbles into the jar to fill the spaces between the rocks. “Is it full now?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Plan The Work, Part 1: Develop The Plan Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,468 views

    As with any project, before you can get anything done, you have to plan. Planning isn’t just a one-time step, it happens continually. Even as the work is being accomplished, planning is still happening. In this passage, we see three steps Nehemiah engaged

    http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com/ Tonight we’re starting an exciting section. It’ll take us a few weeks to get through it, but this is the section where Nehemiah gets to Jerusalem and gets to work. I originally wanted to cover this in one message, but there’s just too much here to do it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Seeing Through The Darkness Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,216 views

    This is a time of profound darkness, when many things we have depended on fail. We may be among the curious crowd or the concerned companions, but we will eventually see. Who will be the next converted centurion?

    When you are suddenly plunged into darkness, that darkness is profound, and you cannot see anything. But wait a while, let your eyes adjust, and if there is a glimmer of light anywhere, you will begin to see and you will make your way through. The darkness will not be quite as dismal as you first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Old Truth In A New Age

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Feb 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,393 views

    When I read John 14:6, I face a dilemma...with the challenge of following Jesus as Truth at a time when the concept of universal truth is in question.” (Chan, 2007)

    When I read John 14:6, I face a dilemma. I believe the truth, that is not the challenge. Dr. Mark Chan, scholar, theologian, author and professor at University of Nottingham, captures the problem for me. He wrote, “Our concern is with the challenge of following Jesus as Truth at a time when the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Christ Is The End Of The Law Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,333 views

    This sermon examines Paul’s eagerness for Israel’s salvation as well as the error of the Israelites.

    Scripture Let’s read Romans 10:1-4: 1Brothers, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved. 2For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. 3For, being ignorant of the righteousness of God, and seeking to establish their own, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    The Awfulness Of Sin-Sexuality & Idolatry Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 2, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,202 views

    The first two works/deeds of the flesh here in Galatians 5, fall generally into the two pitfalls of: 1) Sexuality (Galatians 5:19), and 2) Religion, (Galatians 20a)

    People mark off times and celebrations in different ways. In Belgium (since 1394, in Binche), Brazil (a four-day celebration in Rio de Janeiro), Italy (in Venice, six months of celebrating in the 18th cent., now 12 days), Trinidad and Tobago (featuring a daylong competition among calypso bands), ...read more

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    Denomination: Other