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  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Two Bowls Of Water

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 3, 2014
     | 3,895 views

    In the Gospels there are two bowls of water, one of which represents self interest and the other represents service Which bowl will you take?

    The two bowls of water TSJ/TAS 28-09-2014 Often in life we have both of the two bowls of our readings offered to us in various situations of life. The two bowls recorded in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Who's The Real Joker

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jun 4, 2013
     | 2,941 views

    Many Biblical scholars believe that cultural degeneration will occur in the latter-days.

    Who’s the Real Joker January 30, 2013 A Many Biblical scholars believe that cultural degeneration will occur in the latter-days. 5 who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 1 Peter 1:5 (NASB) 1 Peter assured them 6 In this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Up Pride For Lent And Beyond

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 17, 2014
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    It's time to stop practicing fake Christianity during Lent. Let's give up something meaningful - the sin of pride

    The season known as Lent is starting this coming Wednesday, with Ash Wednesday being the first day of Lent. What is Lent to you? Let's be honest, for many of us, Lent is really, nothing - it's just another time of the year. On Wednesdays many of your churches have extra midweek church services, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Pattern Of The Cross

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Feb 22, 2014
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     | 6,171 views

    CHRIST HAS SET AN EXAMPLE AND A PATTERN FOR US TO FOLLOW . 1. SALVATION 2. SANCTIFICATION 3. SUFFERING 4. SACRIFICE 5. SUBMISSION 6. SILENCE 7. SOVEREIGNITY

    THE PATTERN OF THE CROSS OUTLINE 1. SALVATION 2. SANCTIFICATION 3. SUFFERING 4. SACRIFICE 5. SUBMISSION 6. SILENCE 7. SOVEREIGNITY THE MESSAGE THE PATTERN OF THE CROSS 1. SALVATION We must follow the example and the pattern of the cross of Christ in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Trust Me

    Contributed by Matthew Blau on Jan 22, 2015
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     | 13,485 views

    Do we Trust God? Really? We need to examine our lives every now and then to see if that is true.

    Trust Me These are two very loaded words. Trust is not something we do easily. And in this world of identity theft, on and offline scams trust can be a dangerous thing to give. In the days of youth group past I have participated several trust exercises. One is the trust walk where one person is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How To End Your Day With God And Sleep Sweetly

    Contributed by David Leach on May 6, 2015
     | 6,804 views

    How to end your day with God and sleep sweetly

    Will your day end in fellowship with God? Are you still right with God walking in total forgiveness and free from care? Or did one of these things happen during the day to separate you from God? Did somebody do or say something or not do something that offended you? Did you do something or say ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "The World Is My Parish" -The Life Of John Wesley Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 17, 2015
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     | 20,988 views

    John Wesley's faith-journey and his efforts to revitalize faith in England and America, which led to the establishment of the Methodist Church.

    John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, was born in 1703 from a devout Anglican family in Epworth, England. His father Samuel was a minister; his mother Susanna spent quality time with each child and was determined to bring her many children to a clear understanding of Christian teachings. Both of ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Contentment And Money Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 18, 2015
     | 4,851 views

    Better to be content than wealthy, but better yet to be content and good stewards of what God has given us.

    Contentment and Money (I Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19) 1. Study after study show that the world’s happiest people are not from the richest nations; once basic needs are met, it is more a matter of relationships, family, and thankfulness; the topic most newlywed couples argue over is money. 2. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Life In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 28, 2015
     | 6,323 views

    Paul is compelled to write these words to a church that needs to change. The challenge here today is doing an honest gut-check: do we live eternally for Christ – or for our own glory and recognition?

    Life in the Spirit Galatians, Part 12 Galatians 6:1-10 Introduction - Originally, we were going to finish Galatians today -- However, this final chapter can’t be just glossed over and completed in one -- So, we will add one more week to our study and take Chapter 6 in two parts - Recap ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Lamb Is Promised

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015
     | 3,895 views

    The Fall of Adam

    Genesis 3:1-21 THE LAMB IS PROMISED 1. Adam's Sin Through I. SATANIC DOCTRINE v. 1-3 1. The Doubts 1 Yea, hath God said, 2. The Distinction ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Funeral For Stillbirth

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 26, 2013
     | 6,719 views

    I have had to do some difficult funeral sermons, but the death of a stillborn was new to me. Here is an outline that may be of help to you.

    1. We assemble today to comfort the stillbirth of this baby boy. 2. We know that there is pain, anxiety, grief and loss within this group. 3. Please know that the folks who have gathered with you are here to comfort and encourage you in this difficult time. I. `Today There are Many Unanswered ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Telling God What To Do

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 29, 2013
     | 5,240 views

    We get angry and disappointed with God, failing to see His purpose in life's hurts. We can learn to trust His will.

    Have you ever been angry at God? When people ask God to “damn” something, they’re usually making a strong point without breaking dishes. Deep down inside they’re disappointed with God, though their expletive is usually not a prayer at all. It is, however, a way of telling ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Only Way

    Contributed by Olafenwa John Ishola on Jan 3, 2014
     | 4,780 views

    Christianity vs Philosophy and Religions

    To many places, there are many ways, each of which leads to the same point. This is the case in many events that occur in our world. Some ways are shorter than the rest, but all still end up at the same place. This is not the case with the kingdom of God. To eternal life, there is only one way. As ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Funeral Sermon: Edna N

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 11, 2014
     | 25,135 views

    This is a funeral service for an older, faithful Christian lady.

    Song: This is the Day 1. Romans 8:35-39 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? 36 As it is written, "For your sake we are being killed all the day long; we are regarded as sheep to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Reality And Symbols Of Reality Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 13, 2014
     | 3,592 views

    The salvation we have in Jesus is pictured for us in symbols, is based on forgiveness made possible through his atoning death, and ultimately results in an altered universe.

    Reality and Symbols of Reality (Colossians 2:11-15) 1. All of us know what it is like to search for something that is broken or wrong. 2. Perhaps your car won’t start: it is not the battery or alternator. What is it? 3. Somewhere you have a hole puncher; it is not with the stapler, ruler, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible