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  • Jay Bunting avatar

    Gifts Of The Wise People

    Contributed by Jay Bunting on Dec 25, 2010
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    This sermon challenges us to bring our gifts to the King of Kings.

    Epiphany 2011 Matthew 2:1-12 Gifts of the wise people. Today’s Gospel reading is where the story of the wise men coming to worship at the feet of Jesus is told. It is during this time of year, immediately following Christmas, that we commemorate this event; and this week is widely ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Helping Unhealthy People

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 29, 2010
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    We need to offer help to those who are unhealthy

    Helping Unhealthy People Matthew 17:14-23 Dr. Tolliver has made the following statement: “Spiritually healthy Christians coming together in healthy churches, going to an unhealthy world, with the healing Gospel of Jesus Christ” This parallels what is going on this text. There is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pastoring A Rebellious People Series

    Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 17, 2011
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    God calls Ezekiel to minister to a tough crowd with a tough message!

    Chapter Two of Ezekiel, following the amazing vision of God’s glory in Chapter one, describes God’s call to Ezekiel as well as his mission. He is to go to a people who are discouraged and disgruntled. However the reason for their discouragement and bitterness is a failure to recognize ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The People Of God: Laymen Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 12, 2011
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    What are the implications of God calling we who make up the church “saints?” How do saints relate together?

    The People of God: Laymen (2 Corinthians 1: 1b-2) 1. A friend was in front of me coming out of church one day, and the preacher was standing at the door as he always is to shake hands. He grabbed my friend by the hand and pulled him aside. The Pastor said to him, "You need to join the Army of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    People Without Veils Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 24, 2011
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    Being under the New Covenant means changing from the inside out.

    People Without Veils (2 Corinthians 3:7-18) 1. Sometimes there is no winning. A man recounts a time when he had to enter the military while the draft was still in place: I didn’t enlist in the Army — I was drafted. So I wasn’t going to make life easy for anyone. During my ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Many Rebellious People Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 27, 2011
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     | 10,801 views

    1- Rebellious people are deceptive talkers 2- Rebellious people are false teachers 3- Rebellious people are lazy gluttons 4- Rebellious people are corrupt opponents

    INTRO.- ILL.- After it was disclosed that President George H. Walker Bush banned broccoli aboard Air Force One, the nation was embroiled in "broccoli discussion." Remember when? As broccoli growers dispatched 10 tons of the vegetable free to Washington, the President reiterated his distaste with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Foolish People! Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 18, 2010
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     | 12,213 views

    In our text, the apostle Paul is trying to straighten out the thinking of the Galatians. There are some matters in their thinking and faith that need to be cleared up. 1- The matter of receiving God's Spirit 2- The matter of faith and righteousness 3-

    INTRO.- People often do dumb things or foolish things. ILL.- June 16, 2009, BRUSSELS - A Belgian teenager told police how she came from a tattoo parlor with 56 stars over one side of her face, rather than the three she had asked for. "I said this part, the top, is ok, but not the rest," Kimberley ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dealing With Difficult People Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 30, 2010
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     | 21,787 views

    Daivd shows us how to deal with difficult people as we see how he deals with Saul.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever had a person in your life that was difficult to impossible to deal with? • WE have heard of the diva athletes and entertainers who are almost impossible to deal with. WE have seen some athletes who have figuratively blown up locker ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dealing With Harsh People Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 25, 2010
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    Do not be overcome with evil, but overcome evil with God!

    Please open your Bibles to Romans 10. The first 11 chapters of Romans gave us the foundation for the Christian faith. Look at Romans 10:9………... Do you believe in your heart that Jesus Christ is your only Savior? Let us say this together: Jesus is my only Savior and Lord! In Romans 12-16, God ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Becoming People Of Grace

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 10, 2010
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    We think that we can approach forgiveness with some half-measures that look pretty good to us. Jesus sets a standard that is incredibly high, but one that He has already met.

    Passage: Matthew 18:21-35 Intro: Few things we can do will have such a powerful impact on our lives. 1. this is an area where the battle will rage with great force, because of what is at stake. 2. there is something about holding grudges that fills a great need in us. 3. there are few thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Comfort My People Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 28, 2010
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     | 9,381 views

    Comfort for those who pursue God is real; however, it is not comfort as we seek in the world.

    Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that her warfare is ended, that her iniquity is pardoned, that she has received from the LORD’s hand double for all her sins. Contemporary Christians seem often to exhibit a flaccid faith. They believe the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church - A Chosen People

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 18, 2009
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    Shows how the church is a chosen people of God

    THE CHURCH - A CHOSEN PEOPLE 1 Peter 2:1-11 OCTOBER 5, 2008 On October 13, 1908, under a large tent pitched on a Texas prairie, a magnificent vision began to form. After days of preaching, days of prayer, days of negotiation, and much debate, the delegates from churches scattered across the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Being People Of Hope

    Contributed by Christopher Easton on Jan 3, 2010
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    Bringing a message of hope to people who believe they have little to offer! They have everything to offer! The Hope of JESUS CHRIST!

    Sunday January 3rd 2009 Over the past few months the leadership of the church here in Butler met together multiple times and wrestled with deciding what it is that we value as a church. By asking the question what do we value we begin to see a vision for our future. If I were to ask each of you ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    No Rich People In Heaven Series

    Contributed by David Smith on Oct 27, 2009
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     | 7,378 views

    "Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, "How difficult it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!" And the disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said to them again, "Children, how difficult it is to enter the kingdom

    In any journey, such as a trek through the bush, there are exciting parts, such as when we start out (perhaps) and when we near your destination, there are relatively boring parts, and there are patches that are just hard work. In our journey through the Gospel of Mark we seem to have reached an ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Persevering People Of God

    Contributed by Sasidaran Kunjan on Nov 26, 2009
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    To persevere and not give up is the most important ingredient for a believer or a church. Finding common ground is essencial.

    Title – The PERSEVERING People of God PP Text Acts 2: 42 – 47 42And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. 43Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. 44Now all who believed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist