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  • Howard Parnell avatar

    The 4-H Club

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 23, 2002
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    How the working faith of four friends overcame obstacles in order to get their comrade to Jesus.

    THE 4-H CLUB Luke 5:17-26 INTRO. As the text says, there was a large crowd of people at the house where Jesus was teaching. Many had come in order to say, "I have seen the great man." Some had come to hear the doctrines Jesus taught and some had come to debate with Him (Pharisees and doctors ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Yarbrough avatar

    A Complacent Or Passionate Heart, Which Will It Be?

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Oct 22, 2001
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    The abundant Christian life is a choice that starts with how we listen and respond to the Word of God.

    Intro: There once was a not so bright fellow who saw an advertisement for a cruise. The sign in the travel agency window read “Cruise -- $100 Cash.” I’ve got a hundred dollars, he thought. And I’d like to go on a cruise. So he entered the door and announced his desires. The fellow at the desk ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Risky Business

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 18, 2001
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    A LIFE PLEASING TO GOD IS SANCTIFICATION!

    “RISKY BUSINESS” I THESSALONIANS 4: 1-12 SEPTEMBER 24, 2000 INTRODUCTION: TRANSITION: Today, our text deals with the reality of Sanctification in this Life. Our text bears out that “It is God’s will that you should be sanctified.” The Goal is to please God and in so doing, the Apostle Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donovan Myers avatar

    The Employer, Employee Relationship Series

    Contributed by Donovan Myers on Apr 27, 2002
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    There is mutual responsibility in the relationship between employers and employees

    Series Title - “The Value of Work” Sermon Title - “The Employer, Employee Relationship.” Donovan W. Myers Rosemount Missionary Church Over the last few weeks we have been trying to develop some ideas around “the value of work.” In the first instance we established the principle that work is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Timothy Shumer avatar

    Beloved, Try The Spirits

    Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Apr 28, 2002
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    In Ch.1 John established that we have fellowship with the Father through the Son, and we demonstrate the reality of that fellowship: to the world; and to our self (assurance) - by living a holy life. In ch.2 & 3 we enlarged on the idea of the assurance of

    A habit of devout fellowship with God is the spring of all our life, and the strength of it. <Henry Edward Manning, British Cardinal, 1808-1892> + That should be the goal of our Christian walk + And that was our stated reason for starting this series from 1 John + [1:3] = Horizontal AND vertical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Layton avatar

    Lives That Lift

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Oct 1, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
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    This sermon looks at the difference YOU can make in someone’s life - if you are willing.

    Introduction: Have you ever known people who just “lift you up”? People who, just to be in their presence gave you a boost that sent you away with a smile on your face and joy in your heart? I have known many like that and numerous times I have wished that I could do that for others. I have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Roberts avatar

    God's Final Word To Sin And Death

    Contributed by Kenneth Roberts on Mar 20, 2008
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    The last word Jesus spoke from the cross, as John records it in his Gospel, was the word: "Tetelestai", "It is finished." At the time of his death, the place where he spoke that word was not a pretty sight. But through the centuries the beauty and power

    It was not a pretty sight. Made of roughly hewn wood and splattered with human blood after having served its gory purpose, the cross was anything but beautiful. It symbolized worldly secular power brutishly exercised over any perceived foreign evil that might threaten Rome. It was a place of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Abba! Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 10, 2006
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    God loves parenting! His desire is adoption and having you in His family as His sons and daughters.

    I CAME ACROSS A HAUNTING STORY ABOUT A YOUNG MAN WHO WAS ABOUT TO BE SENTENCED TO THE PENITENTIARY. THE JUDGE HAD KNOWN HIM FROM CHILDHOOD, FOR HE WAS WELL ACQUAINTED WITH HIS FATHER. THE BOY’S FATHER WAS A FAMOUS LEGAL SCHOLAR AND THE AUTHOR OF AN EXHAUSTIVE STUDY ENTITLED, "THE LAW OF TRUSTS." ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Part 1 - Introduction Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 5, 2005
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    THE HOME AS GOD INTENDED - This introduction will explain the series and some of the topics which will be covered in greater detail.

    The Home as God Intended Part 1 – Introduction First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan Rev. Bruce A. Shields WELCOME PRAYER The oldest institution known to man is the home. We know through the study of culture and society that the home is vital to our civilization. We also know from ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Randall Bates avatar

    The Lord Is Ready

    Contributed by Randall Bates on Sep 14, 2005
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    God is ready and able to save all that would come to Him

    THE LORD IS READY ISAIAH 38.20A A day is coming in every person¡¦s life when we will face death. If Christ does not return to gather His church, all of us here will eventually die. Ecclesiastes 11.3 where a tree falls there it shall be. So too is the condition of man. When we face death, all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Did You Receive The Holy Spirit When You Believed?

    Contributed by Greg Tabor on Apr 7, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
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    All Christians have the Holy Spirit dwelling within them. Paul’s question here is not referring to that. His question concerns whether or not the believers had been baptized in the Holy Spirit. This experience is subsequent to salvation.

    “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” Sunday 4/3/05 Ridgeway Assembly of God Pastor Greg Tabor Introduction Turn to Acts 19. Read verses 1-7. Who were these men? “Paul…at Ephesus. There he found some disciples…There were about twelve men in all.” Acts 19:1, 7 NIV While some ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Seeking Worshipful Worshippers

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 41 ratings
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    God is not only seeking worship, but worshippers whose souls are focused on Him.

    WHY ARE WE HERE IN CHURCH TODAY? WHY DID WE COME TODAY? WHAT WERE WE EXPECTING TO HAPPEN ONCE WE ARRIVED HERE? WHAT ARE WE EXPECTING TO GET FROM IT? WHAT, IF ANYTHING, ARE WE HOPING TO TAKE WITH US WHEN WE LEAVE? ALL OF THESE ARE LEGITIMATE QUESTIONS TO ASK WHEN WE TALK ABOUT THE ONE THING THAT ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Thomas Cash avatar

    Living In Peace Series

    Contributed by Thomas Cash on May 1, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
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    2nd in a series from 1 Timothy. Without a relationship with the Prince of Peace, we cannot be at peace. But by yielding ourselves to God as peacemakers, He can use us to make a difference in direction, attitude, and goals.

    Lessons for a Healthy Church Living in Peace 1 Timothy 2:1-15 Introduction: Last Sunday we learned that there are times we must confront error. But that doesn’t mean we are to be in a constant state of war with the world or with each other! Paul taught, “If it is possible, as far as it depends on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    Listen To Jesus Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Feb 14, 2004
    based on 120 ratings
     | 16,526 views

    A sermon focussing on listening to Jesus for purpose and direction and vision in our lives individually and collectively.

    Sermon for Transfiguration Sunday Yr C, 22/02/2004 Based on Lk 9:28-36 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Listen To Jesus” Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who often endured long receiving ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    Christian Science Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 2, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,237 views

    A metaphysical worldview that is neither Christian nor scientific

    Christian Science, a contradiction in terms...Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts When I was about to fly from Germany to Saugus to be interviewed by the Pulpit Committee, my supervisory Chaplain from V Corps HQ in Heidelberg told me to be sure to see the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational