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  • Mark Opperman avatar

    The Triumph Of Mercy Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Mar 15, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,456 views

    God wants us to extend His love and mercy to everyone, regardless of their status in life.

    The Triumph of Mercy James 2:1-13 Intro: Our country was founded on principles of equality and justice. The Declaration of Independence states, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Cultivate Patience & Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 2, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,917 views

    We are all called to continually "Cultivate" the Fruit of the Spirit. Here we focus on Patience & Faithfulness.

    Cultivate the Fruit of the Spirit Patience/Faithfulness A Quick Recap: cul·ti·vate vt 4. to improve or develop something, usually by study or education 5. to develop an acquaintance or intimacy with somebody, often for personal advantage Galatians 5:22-25 22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    God's Eternal Plan - All Things United Under Christ Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,511 views

    Here we have a wonderfully concise yet comprehensive summary of the Christian gospel and its implications. Here we discover the wonder and intricacy of God’s eternal plan for his world and especially for his people.

    You may have been following the reports, over the past few months, of the State Government Report prepared by Sir Rod Eddington on Melbourne’s East-West transport needs. The one thing that seems to have come out of that exercise and particularly since the Eastlink toll road opened is that the need ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Passion For God's House Series

    Contributed by W. Leon Morrow on Mar 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,690 views

    The hearers are to understand that evil is to be driven from society and from our individual lives by the zeal of Jesus.

    Death was coming in the darkness. Every family would be touched by death. Grief was on the wings of the night. The only way to be saved was to eat a special meal with unleavened bread and put the blood of the sacrificial lamb above the door post. Those in the community who followed these ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Goodness Series

    Contributed by Troy Horne on Mar 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,673 views

    A look at the fruit of the Spirit, goodness

    Gal. 5.22 The Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness 1. [Read text]. As we continue to look at these attributes of the Spirit-filled life we come to the next one, goodness. Now a quick look at this attribute as it is used in the scriptures is again very revealing. In the Old Testament, this was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Maintaining A Heart Of Integrity Series

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 30, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,617 views

    God has called us to be constantly fanning the spiritual flames inside us, and it is up to us to train ourselves to make the Spiritual Disciplines part of our routine, or lifestyle. This sermon is a variation on my "Pursuing Purity" teaching.

    Spiritual Disciplines Maintaining Integrity of Heart So fearful were the ancient Chinese of their enemies on the north that they built the Great Wall of China, one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world. It was so high they knew no one could climb over it, & so thick that nothing could break it ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Josiah Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Apr 6, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 18,251 views

    Our last hero, Josiah, shows us what it means to be a breakthrough hero. What Josiah is able to accomplish sets the stage for the renewal of a pivotal worship practice that prepares the way for Jesus’ new covenant.

    Heroes of the OT: Josiah 2 Kings 23:19-25 March 29, 2009 Our last hero is Josiah. He is what I’m calling a breakthrough hero. I’ll be talking about what that means for the people of the OT and for us. What I believe this hero will address is the social area of our lives with a strong emphasis on ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Something New

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,612 views

    First Sunday in a new church. Shareing the common fear of change.

    Something New Acts 10:27-48 Today our topic is change. It seems like it is a subject that we are all focused on today. In general everything changes but there are parts of our lives that we like just like they are. Our homes, cars, favorite chair, or a favorite restaurant, we never want to see ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Mushrooms Or Maple Trees - Sermon #5 Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 29, 2007
     | 3,431 views

    We can be released from our “addiction to self” by submitting to the grace of the Gospel; the 12 steps are especially illustrative here.

    Mushrooms or Maple Trees: Spiritual Growth as God Intended Sermon #5 Sermon Objective: We can be released from our “addiction to self” by submitting to the grace of the Gospel; the 12 steps are especially illustrative here. PRE-SERVICE INTRODUCTION We are in a sermon series called Mushrooms and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Hope And Power Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 27,215 views

    God in human flesh gives hope to human faith.

    Introduction Last week an article in the Wall Street Journal reflected on our need for hope. The author attended a “new age” type church service in which participants wrote their regrets and failures on pieces of flash paper. (Flash paper is specially treated to ignite and burn instantly and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Supremacy Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Bruce Montgomery on Mar 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,564 views

    Our faith is grounded in the historical person of Jesus Christ – He who united the divine and human, being truly God and truly man - And therefore the only one worthy of our allegiance and our worship

    INTRODUCTION Each of the past several Novembers have set aside one Sunday where I was pastoring as a day of prayer for persecuted church. (Info on persecution around the world). This is a message to persecuted church. Situation to those to whom the “exhortation” originally addressed: second ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Taming The Tongue, Can It Be Done? Series

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Mar 27, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 10,642 views

    Words are one thing that, once you let them go, you can never get back

    James 3:1-12 – Taming the Tongue, can it be done? Let’s talk about the tongue. I thought about bring out a real tongue for us all to see and feel, but then I thought again. Actually, we can do a little show and tell…turn to the person closest to you and show them your tongue, then take a look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    The Faithfulness And Fearfulness Of God

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 1, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,198 views

    Apart from faith in Jesus, meeting God is a fearful prospect.

    Introduction Wilbur Rees described a common view of religion today: “I would like to buy $3 worth of God, please. Not enough to explode my soul or disturb my sleep, but just enough to equal a cup of warm milk or a snooze in the sunshine. I do not want enough of Him to make me love a black man or ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Prayers, Food, Praise, Growth"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 9, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,162 views

    Looking at the first Church in Acts for a model of who we can be.

    Acts 2:42-47 “Prayers, Food, Praise, Growth” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org This is the first picture of the first group of individuals who made up the first Christian Church! They are our forbearers. They are our brothers and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Who's Really Blind? Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Mar 30, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,946 views

    This message taken from John 9 deals with the healing of the man born blind, and all those around him who were also blind in a different way.

    Who’s REALLY Blind? John 9 CHCC: March 6, 2011 INTRODUCTION: Today we’re going to look at one of the most entertaining stories in all the New Testament. It’s full of so much detail that you feel like you were there … and like you actually know this remarkable man who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ