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  • Todd Leupold avatar

    Thanksgiving In Feast & Famine

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,671 views

    Exploring and encouraging the principle of giving God thanks both in times of blessing and in times of tribulation.

    Thanksgiving In Feast And Famine Thanksgiving Message, Perth Bible Church, 11/25/07 Rev. Todd G. Leupold Introduction Ah, Thanksgiving – big, fat juicy turkey, prim pilgrims in their ’Sunday best,’ oodles & oodles of fun, gentle Indian friends, beautiful outdoor picnic . . .! How could they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Promise Of Glory Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Dec 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,446 views

    Be encouraged. The work we do for God is dependent not on our personal resources, but on God’s abundance and glory.

    A Promise of Glory Haggai 2:1–9 It is the truth that our minds soften the past by helping us not to dwell on that which troubles us. Our forgetfulness deceives us into thinking that times were better. Here is the timetable to date: • Aug 29 Haggai brings a word of encouragement to recommence ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Riding The Fence Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,947 views

    Dealing with the 3rd church of Revelation "compromising"

    INTRO: Told story before but it fits in so well with my message today, I’ll tell it again. The following is a Russian parable. A hunter raised his rifle and took careful aim at a large bear. When about to pull the trigger, the bear spoke in a soft soothing voice, "Isn’t it better to talk than to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Blockbuster Christmas - Imagine A World Without Jesus . . .

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 145 ratings
     | 41,640 views

    Imagine a world without Jesus . . . No Boundaries . . . No Freedom.

    A Blockbuster Christmas Series “Imagine a world without Jesus . . . No Boundaries . . . No Freedom” We’ve been talking about what this world would be like had Jesus never been born. We’ve seen how this world would be without hope, full of bitterness if there were no Jesus. Today, we continue ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Christmas Presence - Mary Series

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jan 28, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,280 views

    God’s invitation to Jesus’ birth.

    A Christmas Presence - Mary December 9, 2007 Luke 1:26-38 The Bible declares that when the time was right - God the Father birthed Jesus his Son into our world. And when He did - like all proud Fathers do - He got the word out. God the father declares to some specific people that His son - Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It Will Be Okay

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 9, 2006
     | 2,107 views

    If God is in it and we are in it with God... it will be okay.

    Title: It Will Be Okay! Text: Luke 1:26-38 (Matthew 1:18-25) Thesis: If God is in it and we are in it with God… it will be okay. Introduction The McDonaldization of Society was written by George Ritzer and published in 1995. In his book, he asserts that society tends to take on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Husbands Be Considerate

    Contributed by Steven Cannon on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,712 views

    Husbands be considerate of your wives.

    HUSBANDS BE CONSIDERATE 1 Pet 3:7 Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers. Be understanding. Be chivalrous. The woman has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Gave Themselves First To God

    Contributed by Steven Cannon on Sep 5, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,078 views

    If you want to have a powerful offering give yourself first to God.

    GAVE THEMSELVES FIRST TO THE LORD 2 Cor 8:1 And now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. 2 Cor 8:2 Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. 2 Cor 8:3 For I testify that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Have You Murdered Anyone Lately? Series

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,359 views

    The whole point of the commandment to not commit murder is that human life is absolutely precious because we were made in the image and likeness of Almighty God.

    HAVE YOU MURDERED ANYONE LATELY? Matthew 5:21-26 1. One of the major challenges of preaching through a book of the Bible or extended sections of a book is that you are forced to deal with some of the tougher and more uncomfortable passages of scripture. • It would be so much easier and more ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Tale Of Three Widows Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,871 views

    Exposition of Ruth 1:6-22

    Text: Ruth 1:6-22, Title: A Tale of Three Widows, Date/Place: LSCC, 4/30/06, AM A. Opening illustration: talk about weddings and the words of Ruth in v 16-17 B. Background to passage: After forsaking God and country and moving to Moab, as we saw last week, the hand of the Lord was against Elimelech ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mark Of Compassion Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Feb 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,556 views

    Discover mark #2 that the cross leaves upon us in this exposition of Luke 23.

    “The Mark of Compassion” Luke 23:26-43 (From video intro) That’s a poignant picture of grace, isn’t it? Calvary. It’s where forgiveness was finalized. It’s the epitome of compassion in action. Love on display. Grace poured out. As that image remains in your mind’s eye, may I remind you of at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Y Give?

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 14, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,208 views

    Why are called to give of our time, resources and talents to God?

    Y Give Matthew 14.13-21 This morning we start a sermon series of questions all beginning with the word ‘Why.’ Over the next number of weeks we are going to look at why we do certain things as a Christians. This morning we are going to look at giving. Right at the start of this sermon I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Letters From Home Series

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 16, 2006
     | 2,777 views

    Discusses letter from Paul about separation.

    Letters from home All Scriptures listed NKJV: The New King James Version. 1996, c1982. Nashville: Thomas Nelson. One of the dangers of email is the endangered species of written letters. Letters give us a sense of personal history that you can’t find in history books. I enjoy writing letters, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sharing The Sorrow Of God Series

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Jul 15, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,496 views

    Examination of the second BE-Attitude: Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

    PURSUING HAPPINESS : Sharing the Sorrow of God Matthew 5:4 and 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 1. Last Sunday we commenced an 8 week journey through the Beatitudes that will take us up till the end of August. 2. Just a few reminders about this passage which forms the opening statements of Jesus’ Sermon on ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Filled With The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Feb 14, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,211 views

    Being filled with the Holy Spirit is a daily command and not a suggestion. It is not about emotions but about obedience

    FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT EPHESIANS 5.18-21 Why is it that so many Christians feel there is something missing in their spiritual life? We read the NT accounts of believers and feel that our faith is just not that exciting, why? We read about the Holy Spirit coming upon individual believers and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican