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  • Dave Bentley avatar

    Not A Fan: Living Life Less Distracted Series

    Contributed by Dave Bentley on Jan 9, 2013
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    Fifth in a series based on the book NOT A FAN, calling believers to be committed followers of Christ

    NOT A FAN #5 October 14, 2012 “Living Life Undistracted” 1 CORINTHIANS 7:29-35 Now let me say this, dear brothers and sisters: THE TIME THAT REMAINS IS VERY SHORT, so husbands should not let marriage be their major concern. [30] HAPPINESS OR SADNESS OR WEALTH SHOULD NOT KEEP ANYONE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    More Than Enough 2 - Giving Stories Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 31, 2011
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    More than Enough Stewardship Sermon series, week 2.

    “Giving Stories” First off, I want to thank everyone who submitted their own “Giving Stories.” It makes a huge difference and I’m glad you took the time. This next week, you have another opportunity to help with the sermon. The assignment is “Celebration Sunday.” We will be celebrating all ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Demands My Soul, My Life, My All Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Apr 5, 2011
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    Human beings have a strong tendency to live life in their own individual ways. We bristle at the idea of anyone – even God telling us how to live. But when we see Jesus' obedience on the cross it can motivate us to obey God.

    Introduction: C. S. Lewis is probably best known today as the author of The Chronicles of Narnia because that series of children’s books have been made into movies. Lewis wrote many other books, including one entitled, Mere Christianity. In that book he tries to explain and “defend ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Mick Jagger Syndrome Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 5, 2011
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    Life "under the sun" has no satisfaction!

    THE MICK JAGGER SYNDROME ECCLESIATES 6:1-12 Introduction: The title was borrowed from a line in Ed Young’s book Been There, Done That and Now What? Mick Jagger is a rock star. He’s the lead man for the group called “The Rolling Stones.” In the 60’s one song shot ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When There’s Vision

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Jan 9, 2012
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    When there is no individual or collective vision, we flounder about accomplishing little in God's Kingdom work.

    A. My experience of getting glasses. 1. Young boy still in elementary school. 2. Loved to sit in the back of the class like normal boys. 3. Couldn’t see what the teacher wrote on the blackboard. 4. I’d leave my seat, slip up through the aisle, write down the material, then return to my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Days Of Noah

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Sep 17, 2011
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    Characteristics of our day are compared to Noah, providing evidence that God's judgment is near. Now is the time to seek the ark safety and salvation in Jesus Christ.

    Sermon Notes September 18, 2011 FBCam The Days of Noah - Why God’s Judgment Was So Severe In Grant County, Kentucky, 40 miles from Cincinnati, ANSWERS in GENESIS is building THE ARK ENCOUNTER. This real life replica of NOAH’S ARK is scheduled to open up to guests in 2014. GREAT ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Grace At Work 28 - Words Of Grace 2

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 20, 2013
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    Are christians supposed to create their preferred futures by speaking "faith filled words"? Is this how God created everything that exists? This one is about positive confessions, faith declarations and framing the future with our words.

    Dakota Community Church Ephesians 58, Grace at Work 28 October 20, 2013 Words of Grace 2 Ephesians 4:29 29 Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. We are given six behaviors we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Thyatira: It’s Christ’s Way Or The Highway Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013
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    This is the fifth message in this series that looks at the letters to the seven churches in the book of Revelation. This message examines the letter to the church at Thyatira and the dangers tolerating false teaching.

    It stood like a lonely sentinel guarding an indefensible post. There were no hills to hide it, no great height to offer any fortified advantage. Yet it held the awesome responsibility of being the gateway to Pergamum, the capital of the province. Protected by only a small garrison of Macedonian ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Meaning Of Motherhood

    Contributed by Greg Nance on May 11, 2013
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    God's plan for mothers is more than meets the eye. Let's look at two purposes of motherhood that God has made plain in His word.

    Today is Mother’s day, 2013. Let me show you a couple of slides that depict motherhood a bit. Slides: 1. Four generations of women 2. A mother and baby 3. Psalm 131 4. Mom with shouting son 5. Mom and finger pointing daughter 6. Mom pointing finger at teenage son 7. Mom and dad arguing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    M25 Christians

    Contributed by Andrew Warriner on May 22, 2013
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    In being “Christ like” in the present day, we too can share in the whole of God’s mission; by demonstrating God’s love in the world we live in, by allowing our actions to match our words, we can demonstrate a very effective way of revealing God and makin

    Just over ninety eight years ago, the founder of The Salvation Army stood on the platform of the Royal Albert Hall and gave what would be his last ever speech to the masses of Salvationists gathered in front of him. A small portion of that speech has found its way into the hearts and minds of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Little Boy Jesus

    Contributed by Rev. Robert Strickland on Aug 7, 2014
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    Have you ever wondered what Jesus was like as a child? The bible dosent tell us much but it does reveal that our children can be like Jesus…but we have to do our part as well.

    1 PETER 1:14-16 AS OBEDIENT CHILDREN, DO NOT BE CONFORMED TO THE PASSIONS OF YOUR FORMER IGNORANCE, BUT AS HE WHO CALLED YOU IS HOLY, YOU ALSO BE HOLY IN ALL YOUR CONDUCT, SINCE IT IS WRITTEN, “YOU SHALL BE HOLY, FOR I AM HOLY What was it like to raise Jesus the Messiah? • Was he a ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Dircouragement

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 11, 2014
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    Are you tired of being discouraged? This is one of Satan's best weapon of spiritual warfare and it is unimaginable how many fall prey to it. The repercussions of discouragement can be devastating but the biggest benefit is that it confirms our need of God

    Opening illustration: During the Boer War (1899-1902), a man was convicted of a very unusual crime. He was found guilty of being a “discourager.” The South African town of Ladysmith was under attack, and this traitor would move up and down the lines of soldiers who were defending the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    “a Committed Christian Advocates For Christian Unity” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 19, 2014
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    How does a committed Christina promote unity within the body of Christ?

    In our passage, when we are told that the church in Jerusalem was “all together,” the emphasis is not only on the fact that they were in a particular place, but that they met with a particular purpose. The description here is not just one that speaks of their physical location, but also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Palace Or The Pasture

    Contributed by Thomas Custer on Mar 17, 2014
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    what made David who he was, was not developed in the fanfare of the palace, but in the isolation of a pasture... long before he played for Saul, he played for God. Before defeating the giant, he practiced on trees, targets, bears and lions.

    Palace or the Pasture 1 Samuel 16:11 KJV [11] And Samuel said unto Jesse, Are here all thy children? And he said, There remaineth yet the youngest, and, behold, he keepeth the sheep. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Send and fetch him: for we will not sit down till he come hither. Gene Edwards, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Name Above All Names Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 20, 2014
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     | 5,755 views

    You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain.

    Dakota Community Church July 20, 2014 Name Above All Names Summer Series at Dakota: The 10 Commandments Exodus 20:7 You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain. Introduction: Is it Right to Teach Law to ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite