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  • Shane Sullivan avatar

    The Cry Of My Heart, Part One: Genuine Series

    Contributed by Shane Sullivan on Jun 26, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,397 views

    This sermon introduces the series, "The Cry of My Heart," in which we invite the Psalms to teach us that genuine worship is honest before God and each other.

    Series on Psalms: Cry of My Heart: Finding Our Voice in the Psalms A word on the Old Testament We have been in the NT so far Both are important, both tell us about God A word on regular Bible reading & meditation It will change your life Let our Sunday mornings prompt and guide your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "He Sought To Seek Jesus" (Series) By Dr. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Feb 15, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,085 views

    Most Christains try cleaning Fish before they catch Fish. Even Jesus knew there are steps to take when winning the lost. Let’s examine it together!

    Introduction With so few Christians actively sharing their faith, we may never get back to the heart of the mission of the Church. Winning the lost. How it happened I can’t be sure, many are too often preoccupied with cleaning fish rather than catching fish. We want to look good as if that meant ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Green Green Grass Of Home"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Aug 30, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,159 views

    Before Christ would go to the Cross, he brought words of comfort to his disciples. He reminded them of his flag, his family, and his faith.

    Title: “The Green Green Grass of Home” Introduction: Someone sent me a picture that is the center frame for this message. It was a photograph of an American soldier in Iraq. He was kneeling in front of his tent, trimming a small piece of grass that he had grown on the dessert floor. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Schmidt avatar

    The Lord Has Some Last-Minute Gift Ideas For You. Series

    Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Dec 21, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,801 views

    Looking for some last-minute gifts to give in these last days before Christmas? The Lord has some gift ideas for you: The Perfect Body, and the Perfect Vacation.

    Advent 4 Hebrews 10:5-10 It’s crunch time now. Once church gets out, you will have three and a half days to finish your Christmas shopping. Maybe all of your shopping is done. But I’m willing to guess there are a few of you out there who have some names on your list that are still present-less. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Final Advice

    Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Dec 31, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,213 views

    St. Paul offers Timothy some final advice before his earthly departure. Christian consistency, the ability to endure hardship, mission, and heavenly reward are discussed.

    Final Advice ILLUSTRATION: A man was on the practice golf course when the club pro brought another man out for a lesson. The pro watched the fellow swing several times and started making suggestions for improvement, but each time the pupil interrupted with his own version of what was wrong and ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    A Child's Bill Of Rights

    Contributed by Oris Hubbard on Jun 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,552 views

    Good for Father’s Day or Children’s Day. Children have God-ordained spiritual rights. Adults have a responsibility before God to fulfill them.

    A Child’s Bill of Rights Psalm 127:3-5 Matthew 18:5,6 Introduction: A father is God’s physical representative in the home. It is the responsibility of the father (and the mother to a lesser degree) to be an example of God before his children. If a father gives a misrepresentation of God, his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Are You Guided By The Roar Of The Lion?

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 14, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,634 views

    Do you let Satan scare you off before you get your answers to prayer. Are you guided by his roar to make unwise decisions.

    April, 2007 Are You Guided by the Roar of the Lion? I Peter 5:8-11 INTRODUCTION: Satan gets to all of us from time to time through his roar tactics. Christians are not exempt from his search and often they allow him to guide their lives by his powerful roar. Does this sound familiar? Are you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Allen Hern avatar

    "A Woman Blessed” Series

    Contributed by Allen Hern on Dec 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,202 views

    As we read this account I want to set before you 1. A Chosen Woman; 2 An Astonishing Announcement; and 3. An Unbelievable Explanation. 4. A Humble Submission

    Christmas 2006 200658.ser “A Woman Blessed” CLBC 9 December 2006 a.m. Subject: Consecration Theme: Complete submission or surrender Passage: Lu. 1: 26 - 38 Intro: So who was this Mary who appears on the pages of scripture as the mother of the Lord Jesus? Really we know very little ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Justified By Faith, Or By Works?

    Contributed by Charles Degner on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,038 views

    This difficult chapter of the Bible is not hard to understand if you ask a simple question. James says we are justified by our works, not just by faith. But justified BEFORE WHOM?

    James 2:1-5, 8-10, 14-26 Pentecost 17B Rev. Charles F. Degner 1My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, don’t show favoritism. 2Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in shabby clothes also comes in. 3If you show ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Tips For Teachers

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 87 ratings
     | 7,592 views

    1. Have you ever considered what are some of the essential characteristics of a Godly teacher? Too many teachers are interested in teaching others before they educate themselves.

    1. Have you ever considered what are some of the essential characteristics of a Godly teacher? Too many teachers are interested in teaching others before they educate themselves. Paul writes, "You who teach others, do you not teach yourself?" Failure of teachers to grow in Christ remains the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Look At The Lord's Table

    Contributed by Rick Macdonald on Aug 8, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,026 views

    The Lord’s Table is a powerful occasion for faith’s confession. In partaking we not only confess before heaven that we believe, but also that we have not forgotten.

    Title: A Look at the Lord’s Table Text: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 By: Pastor Rick MacDonald Date: February 4, 1996 1. Conduct: {17} Now in giving these instructions I do not praise you, since you come together not for the better but for the worse. {18} For first of all, when you come together as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ray Scott avatar

    "God Don't Want No Dirty House"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Aug 21, 2003
    based on 168 ratings
     | 63,581 views

    In the passage on Jesus cleansing the Temple, we see that there may be some things in our lives that Jesus needs to clean out before we can worship Him.

    “God Don’t Want No Dirty House” John 2:13-22 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our series on great events in the ministry of Jesus. After Jesus performed His first miracle at the wedding in Cana, He traveled with His Disciples and family to Capernaum … about 15 miles away – 2:12 After spending a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    It's Closer Than You Think

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Aug 30, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,363 views

    I endeavor to explain the "7000 year" plan for human history. Starting with eternity before creation, ending with eternity after the millennium. Focusing on the importance of spiritual readiness.

    August 31, 2003 Title: It’s Closer Than You Think! Text: Blow the trumpet in Zion; sound the alarm on my holy hill. Let all who live in the land tremble, for the day of the LORD is coming. It is close at hand-- Joel 2:1 (NIV) Introduction 1. This morning, I would plan an ambitious ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • David Smith avatar

    John 12:1-8 (The Erotic & The Domestic)

    Contributed by David Smith on Oct 30, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,504 views

    It doesn’t take long at this dinner party before the chaos breaks out, this time through the surprising appearance of Mary, pouring a ludicrously expensive jar of perfume.

    We’re turning to John’s Gospel today, which, quite frankly, is a little unnerving for me, as I find John’s Gospel more difficult to deal with than the other three John retells the story of Jesus in such a way that things are rarely as they appear to be. Jesus speaks of being born ’from above’ and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Whatever Were You Thinking Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 5, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,874 views

    God holds Christians responsible to ensure that they are prepared to worship before they approach His Table. We prepare through sharing our lives with our fellow believers.

    1 CORINTHIANS 11:27 WHATEVER WERE YOU THINKING? “Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body and blood of the Lord.” “Whatever was he thinking?” That is the question on the minds of many people who read of the fall of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist