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  • James Jackson, II avatar

    Serving One Another

    Contributed by James Jackson, Ii on Jul 4, 2001
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,243 views

    When the Body of Christ come into the revelation of what Christ taught the disciples in serving one another, we will be a step closer to that great wedding in the sky.

    Luke 22:1-30 1-2 The "Feast of Unleavened Bread," immediately following the Passover, lasted seven days (Ex 12:15-20). FEASTS (Heb. moedh, an assembling, hagh, dance, or pilgrimage). The feasts, or sacred festivals, held an important place in Jewish religion. They were religious services ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Day God Came Near

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,457 views

    (1) In prayer, we are engaging an active God who respond. (2) In prayer, do not limit the way God respond to you; and (3) in prayer, God converse with you as His friend.

    [I’ve take most thoughts in this sermon from John White’s book People in Prayer.] Last week we look at one of God’s promise when a person prays: • Heb 11:6 “...anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.” • God gives us a promise, that if ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Keith Foskey avatar

    Question About Christ's Presence Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on May 28, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,020 views

    COntinuing series on questions about the Christian faith

    Sermon Series: “Questioning the Faith” Sermon #7 “Question about Christ’s Presence” Text: Matthew 18:20 OPENING JOKE: “Small Church Sleeper” A pastor in a small church was greatly annoyed by one of his elderly members who fell asleep during his sermons every Sunday. After the service one day, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Life That God Uses (Part 1)

    Contributed by Dan Bentz on Sep 26, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 3,699 views

    What kind of life does God use? to be honest there probably isn’t a clear-cut answer an answer to that question as we might think—it might just be that God is looking as much at a lot of little things as He is the big things like total surrender. So if

    The Life that God Uses (Part 1) Romans 6:13 Introduction – For the next few Sunday mornings we are going to be asking ourselves the question, “What kind of life does God use?” It would be easy for us to try to simply answer the question by saying that God uses lives that are surrendered. But to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Black avatar

    The Rest Is God's Series

    Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,327 views

    God has called upon us to walk before him in holiness, and has revealed that he is powerful enough to make his promises come to pass.

    Pastor’s note: I wanted to call this "A Cut above" but couldn’t bring myself to do it. Passage: Genesis 17:1-27 In Genesis 15 God came to Abram and introduced repeated to him the Abrahamic covenant and it’s central tenant; that of God’s undeserved blessing to Abram. God took Abram outside the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Choices Determine Our Maturity

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 30, 2003
    based on 85 ratings
     | 10,188 views

    Everyday we are faced with a myriad of choices that determine whether we spiritually progress or regress. We all have the power to select, decide or determine what we will do because of the gift of free will. The writer of Hebrews calls us to spiritual gr

    Choices Determine Our Maturity (Heb 5:11-14) Everyday we are faced with a myriad of choices that determine whether we spiritually progress or regress. We all have the power to select, decide or determine what we will do because of the gift of free will. The writer of Hebrews calls us to spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dramatic Change On The Road To Damascus

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 31, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 19,081 views

    When God comes on the scene or into your life He makes dramatic changes. What a great example Saul is of this. From persecutor to preacher. God’s still has the power to change lives today.

    Introduction: from an unknown source: A man from the back mountains of Tennessee found himself one day in a large city, for the first time standing outside an elevator. He watched as an old, haggard woman hobbled on, and the doors closed. A few minutes later the doors opened and a young, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • DAN SANTIAGO avatar

    God's Expectation From The Church

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Feb 7, 2006
    based on 109 ratings
     | 30,710 views

    Church should understand God’s expectation from her.

    “GOD’S EXPECTATIONS FROM THE CHURCH” Acts 2:36-47 I was watching the Olympic events and very pleased on the performance of some the U.S. athletes. One of the coaches was asked about his opinion on expectations set by the Americans, and he responded by saying, “I am not worried by expectations set ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Preparation For Romance Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,972 views

    Exposition of Ruth 2:1-23

    Text: Ruth 2:1-23 Title: Preparation for Romance Date/Place: LSCC, 5/7/06, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: Joshua Harris’ mother used to have a saying, “hustle while you wait.” She meant that while you wait for things, be productive. In his book, I Kissed Dating Goodbye, there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Hope: The Prophetic Hope

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,893 views

    Jesus gives us hope

    Hope Lost. An elderly man lay dying in his bed, close to his last breath..suddenly smelled the aroma of his favorite chocolate chip cookies wafting up the stairs. He gathered all his remaining strength, and lifted himself from the bed. Leaning against the wall, he slowly made his way out of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Approaching God" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Nov 21, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,399 views

    How do we go about coming into His presence with thanksgiving?

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches November 23, 2003 Thanksgiving Sermon “Approaching God” Psalm 95 Introduction: It is not always easy to approach God. Often our lifestyles have become so crowded with other priorities that we can’t seem to get around to thinking about God and how He wants to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    God Can Use Your Prayers Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 25, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,891 views

    One of the anchors for our soul is prayer. We see (1) God set things in motion when we pray, and (2) God set up His purposes when we pray.

    Acts 2:42-47 ANCHOR - God Can Use Your Prayers Acts 2 records the birth of the church. It was something new... something they have never experience before. It was the start of a new ministry. And the Bible tells us - they devoted them to SOME things... and the result was - verse 47 "And the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jay Bunting avatar

    Making Forgiveness Perfect

    Contributed by Jay Bunting on Feb 17, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,068 views

    This sermon deals with how we forgive others who mistreat us.

    7th Epiphany 2011 Matthew 5:38-48 Making forgiveness perfect. For years we in the church have been challenged by the initials, “WWJD.” The initials stand for What Would Jesus Do? For the most part it is easy at times to follow these simple guidelines, but sometimes it goes totally ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Bruce Rzengota avatar

    Hi Ho, Hi Ho, . . . Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 12, 2011
     | 5,394 views

    A proverbs driven life--the simple life requires practicing a faithful work ethic.

    Life Simplified Hi Ho, Hi Ho, . . . October 16, 2011 INTRODUCTION Sing with me Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho, it's. . . Did you now that the actual lyrics are Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho It's home from work we go (Whistle) Many people mistakenly believe the song is about going to work when it is actually a song ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Daniel J. Little avatar

    The Absolute Necessity Of Conversion Series

    Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Oct 17, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,290 views

    New Testament Conversion is not of this world and nothing but conversion makes us a truly counter cultural people

    Acts 3:11-20 While he clung to Peter and John, all the people ran together to them in the portico called Solomon’s, astounded. 12 And when Peter saw it he addressed the people: "Men of Israel, why do you wonder at this, or why do you stare at us, as though by our own power or piety we have made ...read more

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