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  • Charles Salmon avatar

    If You Remain Silent Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 7, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 12,544 views

    Sometimes God’s people are put in a difficult situation and God expects committment. He will stand by those who take a stand for the right.

    “If you remain silent” Esther 4:14 INTRO.: Summarize the story of Esther 1-4. Events occurred during the last period of Old Testament history. In the middle of the 100 year period Israel was returning from Babylonian exile. The dominant world empire is Persia. Mordecai and Esther, Jews of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Don Jones avatar

    Wedding Service

    Contributed by Don Jones on Nov 8, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,570 views

    A wedding service for the pastor.

    Order of Service Pastor enters with groom’s party Bride’s party enters The question: "Who gives these two individuals to be joined as one?” _______________ and _______________, if you have freely chosen each other to be husband and wife and believe that God has led you in this choice, please ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Tendencies To Judge

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 20, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 5,029 views

    Realize that in the way you judge or criticize others, God will hold you to the same standard. Jesus said, "Do not judge or you too will be judged. For in the same way as you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measu

    Overcoming Tendencies to Judge What are the problems with trying to play the role of a judge over others? Illustration:Angry cynical people die young. Men who score high for hostility on standard tests are four times more likely to die prematurely than men whose scores are low. Bottom Line, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sanctified For Service

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,063 views

    Transition: The process of bringing the anointing of God into reality is called sanctification, the act of separating from the world and being set apart to serve God.

    Sanctified for Service What to Expect from the Moment You Accept God’s Call to Enter the Priesthood of Believers. Rev. Sean Lester Sun., May 18, 2003 Text: Hebrews 5:7-8 During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the one who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Donald Minshew avatar

    Christianity Centers In Christ Series

    Contributed by Donald Minshew on Jul 17, 2007
     | 3,031 views

    Describes how Christ is the central point to our belief system

    Christianity centers in Christ! Colossians 2:16-23 1. Christians follow Christ, not men’s rules. Contexually: Jewish legal system. Not under law…and we’ve never been under it. Make our own rules: Great ones for making rules. Not so good at making them. Florida: The state constitution allows ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    You Can Talk The Talk But Can You Walk The Walk Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,591 views

    This is the 4th sermon in the series "Momma Says..."

    Series: Momma Says… (James)[#4] YOU CAN TALK THE TALK BUT CAN YOU WALK THE WALK? James 1:19-25 Introduction: [For this sermon, don’t comb your hair, make sure your clothes don’t match, etc…] Talk is cheap. It is easy to tell people things; but to prove it, that is a different story. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Kind Of A Disciple Are You?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 24, 2007
     | 3,814 views

    Communion Meditation for August 5, 2007

    (Slide 1) In some of my reading this past week I have been reminded about the cost of following Jesus. Two of the stories were about two American pastors who believed in racial harmony enough to make a public stand for it in a time and a place that did not want it. Another was about a South ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Edward Job avatar

    The Change Process

    Contributed by Edward Job on Jun 16, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,726 views

    to have victorious life, free from addiction of all kinds

    The change Process --- 12 Spiritual keys Sermon outline If you abide in My Word, hold fast to My teachings and live in accordance with them, you are truly My disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free" (John 8:31,32 Amp.) Key 1 Honesty Romans 7:18 I know nothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Being Where You Are

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 14, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,590 views

    The message reflects on how often we are physically in one place, by mentally and emotionally somewhere else. It calls us to actually be, where we are.

    (The following message was incubated at a seminar conducted by Richard Foster, author of Celebration of Discipline. At that seminar, he reflected on discussions that he and Dallas Willard had shared regarding learning to actually be at the place that we physically are. Rather than a full ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    From Now On

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,438 views

    You may possess resources, something that could nourish and help others. But if it is hoarded and boarded up, that stuff will spoil, stain, smell and be utterly pointless.

    2 Corinthians 5: 16 – 21 From Now On Intro: A young woman went to her pastor and said, “Pastor, I really need your advice in dealing with the sin of pride. I come to church Sunday after Sunday and I can’t help to think as I look around that I’m the prettiest girl in the congregation. I know I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Is That An Idol In Your Pocket?

    Contributed by Gordan Runyan on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,355 views

    The danger of excessive riches, in luring us away from our God (with a little help from Balaam).

    Proverbs 30:7-9 [Note to preachers: This message, though gleaned from Proverbs 30, depends a lot on the spiritual lessons learned from the Balaam incident in Numbers.] Tell the story of Balaam (BAY-lum) - Asked by pagan king Balak to curse Israel - Wouldn’t do it. Then was offered money. Changed ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Living In A Topsy, Turvy World"

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,551 views

    Where is God in a world that doesn’t make sense? God can be found intimately involved in the world, hidden by our preconceived ideas, and limited spiritual imagination.

    Luke 16:19-31 “Living in a Topsy, Turvy World” INTRODUCTION I once read that Native Americas, the Sioux to be more exact, at one time in their history participated in what they called a Sun Dance. As part of the dance, men would allow themselves to be skewered through their pectoral/chest ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jamie Wright avatar

    Help Is On The Way

    Contributed by Jamie Wright on Dec 6, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 25,386 views

    We all need help in times of trouble. We can’t find real help unless we look to God. We need to cry out to Him and look to Him for our help.

    HELP is in the Way! Pastor Jamie Wright * Maranatha Fellowship Church* 10-17-04 President Bush- When praying about the war in Iraq, what did he pray? Did he pray for guidance, WMD, etc… A MSNBC commentator asked, “I wonder what he prayed.” HELP! Matthew James wrote his little friend a letter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeffrey Kellum avatar

    Worship That Pleases God Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on Feb 25, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,877 views

    The 4 main points of this sermon were taken from Warren’s Purpose Driven Life,Chapter 13.

    INTRODUCTION: SCRIPTURE: John 4 “The Woman at the Well” TEXTUAL IDEA: Not all worship pleases God SERMON IDEA: Worship that pleases God is accurate, authentic, thoughtful, and practical. POINT 1: GOD IS PLEASED WHEN OUR WORSHIP IS ACCURATE REASONING: 1. Know your target - The God revealed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jose Cabajar avatar

    Spiritual Inventory

    Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Dec 28, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 19,812 views

    The importance and blessings of spiritual inventory.

    Inventory is of a great value in all aspects of life. Its importance must not be disregarded but must be well-appreciated. Every year end, inventory is a part of every organization, big and small, non-profit and profit-oriented entities. Inventory is a way of knowing what happened, what is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist