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  • Paul Decker avatar

    Watch Out!

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 10, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,746 views

    We need to live carefully.

    WATCH OUT! I Timothy 4.16 S: Spiritual Growth C: Living deliberately Pr: WE NEED TO LIVE CAREFULLY. ?: What? What do we need to be careful about? KW: Subjects TS: We will find in our study of Scripture, beginning with I Timothy 4.16, two subjects to which we must give specific ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    0810 Trinityx: The Weakness Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Aug 12, 2007
     | 3,264 views

    The Gospel passage today seems to portray Jesus as weak, unable to save even His own family of people. How can God the Son be said to be weak? If Christ cannot save even His own earthly people, can He save us?

    Sermon: The Weakness of Jesus Text: Luke 19:41-47 Occasion: Trinity X Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Providence REC When: Sunday, August 12, 2007 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. In the name of the Father, and of ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    St. Patrick

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 15, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,974 views

    Patrick role modeled for the Christian community what it means to forgive others. He also taught us that we have to follow the call of God because it will make a difference in this world. He became a hero by winning the Irish to Jesus Christ.

    St. Patrick Opening Illustration: Play Celtic worship in the background for fellowship time. Thesis: Patrick role modeled for the Christian community what it means to forgive others. He also taught us that we have to follow the call of God because it will make a difference in this world. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bigger Better Rattlesnakes

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Aug 27, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,117 views

    God has an arsenal of tools or weapons at His disposal to mold and shape believers, as well as to draw unbelievers to Himself. This arsenal might even include bigger and better rattlesnakes.

    Bigger Better Rattlesnakes TCF Sermon August 9, 2009 If I asked for a show of hands this morning, and I won’t, but if I did, and I asked how many of you had a loved one, a son or daughter, a father or mother, a brother or sister, or some other family member, or even a close friend, who has either ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    8 Words To Change Your Family: Serving Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,778 views

    Families that serve together are strong together.

    8 Words to Change Your Family: Serving Nehemiah 4:13; Matthew 20:16-28 Rev. Brian Bill 6/12/11 A mother was preparing pancakes for her sons, Kevin, 5, and Ryan, 3. The boys began to argue over who would get the first one. Not wanting to miss a teachable moment, the mom said: “If Jesus were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Midst Of Adversity

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 10, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,337 views

    A person that is in the midst of adversity learns that the Lord is working in their life for good even when there are adverse circumstances being faced.

    IN THE MIDST OF ADVERSITY Philippians 1:12-21 Proposition: A person that is in the midst of adversity learns that the Lord is working in their life for good even when there are adverse circumstances being faced. Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to realize that the Lord is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Real Deal Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 16, 2009
     | 5,319 views

    Sermon contrasts religious form with spiritual substance with reference made to decline and need for revival that occurred in Israel’s history.

    The Real Deal James 1:25-27 5-25-08 Our story opens this morning in 2 Samuel 6:12-15 “Now it was told King David, saying, "The LORD has blessed the house of Obed-Edom and all that belongs to him, because of the ark of God." So David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obed-Edom ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    How To Live Right

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,600 views

    Our thinking drives our behavior. Rather than blindly accepting the trends in our society, Christians should allow their thinking to be shaped by revelation in the word.

    How to Living Right Romans 12:1-3 6-28-09 I begin this message today with an assumption. My assumption is this: Deep in the heart of every Christian is the desire to live right before God. I can’t imagine someone who is truly born again not wanting to please God. When the cry “Abba Father” comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Giving Thanks In Heaven

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,902 views

    Considering the thanksgiving of saints in Heaven assists us to give thanks on earth.

    REVELATION 11:15-18 GIVING THANKS IN HEAVEN “The seventh angel blew his trumpet, and there were loud voices in heaven, saying, ‘The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he shall reign forever and ever.’ And the twenty-four elders who sit on their thrones ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Val Black on Aug 24, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 76,754 views

    Like a pilot needing a co-pilot, Believers need the Holy Spirit to lead them into "open skies".

    The Fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:22-25: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. 24 And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. 25 If we live in ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Fiscal Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Dec 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,465 views

    Second of three messages dealing with giving and money.

    “Fiscal Faithfulness” Every Christian serious about a deeper walk with God and greater impact in our world must incorporate some disciplines indented to increase capacity for a deeper walk as a way of life. One such discipline has to do with personal sacrifice. Someone estimate that 17% of what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Love God With All Your Heart, Soul, Mind & Strength Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 13, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 67,269 views

    Idolatry is preferring something above God. God doesn’t just want to be added to your list of preferences and activities. He demands that He is your love, your greatest desire, the one who occupies your thoughts and the one you seek to please above all.

    Politics is a blood sport. Some go on principle and naively believe that others will see the logic and fairness of their position while other politicians spin their opponents position and prognosticate to vilify their opponent and scare the electorate that their opponent’s position will result in ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Thomas H avatar

    Matthew 6:7-15 The Lord’s Prayer Series

    Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 25,218 views

    Matthew 6:7-15 The Lord’s Prayer

    Matthew 6:7-15 The Lord’s Prayer Manuscript The Lord’s Prayer. It’s one of the best known prayers ever. One of the best known passages of the Bible. Many of you – perhaps most of you - can recite it off by heart. Even if you can’t, you’ve probably heard it or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Joyce avatar

    Pay It Forward

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 4, 2011
     | 10,565 views

    Jesus paid the debt of sin for us. Now we are obligated to pay it forward. We repay this debt by writing checks of love and forgiveness to others.

    Pay it Forward Romans 13:8-10 A woman and her husband came to the pastor and said, “We're going to get a divorce, but we want to come to make sure that you approve of it.” There are people who come to the pastor hoping that when they say there is no feeling left in their marriage, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Gambling Wrong?

    Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 6, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,675 views

    Is it wrong to buy a lottery ticket? Is the Bible against playing bingo? What if the money goes to the church? Is betting on the horses, or on sports wrong? There are no verses in the Bible that say, “Thou shalt not gamble” so does that mean that gambling

    Proverbs 3:5-6 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight. (NAU) Purpose: To show that gambling is contrary to God's will. Aim: I want the listener to hate the sin of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible