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  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Take Up The Shield Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,054 views

    We are to take up the Shield of Faith; but remember, it is mainly for defense not offense; know your apologetics, defend your faith, and not be offensive!

    Is there evil in the world? All we have to do is follow the recent quadruple murder here in Milwaukee, which includes 2 babies!! Did you know that one of the ladies murdered witnessed the murder of her own mother when she was a kid right here in Milwaukee? Although God through Jesus Christ has ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Proper Response To Affliction

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jul 7, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,244 views

    The advice that James gives to his readers in the first century also applies to us as we deal with rising gasoline prices.

    A PROPER RESPONSE TO AFFLICTION Text: James 5:7 – 12 Introduction: • Affliction: a state of pain, trouble, or distress; misery (World Book Dictionary) • James’ readers were being afflicted by wealthy landowners o Becoming wealthy at poor’s expense (v. 3) o Withheld wages from workers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Only Believe

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 14, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,633 views

    Fear is an impediment to faith. This message looks at the example of Jairus that allowed his faith to overcome his fears.

    Only Believe Mark 5:36 Sunday, April 20, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Mark 5:21-43 Talking points to the story • Mark has grouped together 4 miracles from 4:35-5:43 • He is giving us a glimpse of the reason behind the frenzy of people pressed around Jesus. It wasn’t a calm scene. No, the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    I Love A Parade

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 23, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,759 views

    Palm Sunday Message.

    I LOVE A PARADE Palm Sunday March 16, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee • A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. His father returned from church holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked, "Why do you have that palm branch, dad?" "You see, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Born Free

    Contributed by Jason Besse on Nov 22, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 15,929 views

    When we accept Christ we are born again, with all of the rights of a citizen of Heaven.

    Born Free Reverend Jason R Besse 10-23-2010 Text: Acts 22: 25-29 Intro: The story we read today comes from the book of Acts. The book of Acts takes us from the Ascension of Jesus, to the day of Pentecost, where 70 were filled with the Holy Ghost in the upper room in Jerusalem, to the establishing ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    When God Laughs

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jun 13, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,918 views

    JESUS, GOD THE SON, IS OFTEN REFERRED TO IN SCRIPTURE AS A MAN OF SORROW, ACQUAINTED WITH GRIEF** YET GOD SAYS IN OUR TEXT; HE WILL LAUGH AT THE CALAMITY OF THOSE WHO CHOOSE TO BE THE ENEMY OF GOD AND REBEL AGAINST HIS WORD AND HIS WILL.

    WHEN GOD LAUGHS TEXT: PSALM 37: VS. 10--13 INTRODUCTION: JESUS, GOD THE SON, IS OFTEN REFERRED TO IN SCRIPTURE AS A MAN OF SORROW, ACQUAINTED WITH GRIEF** YET GOD SAYS IN OUR TEXT; HE WILL LAUGH AT THE CALAMITY OF THOSE WHO CHOOSE TO BE THE ENEMY OF GOD AND REBEL AGAINST HIS WORD AND HIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Receiving The Father's Love Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 22, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,176 views

    Jesus was empowered to love, serve, and confront Toxic people by the power of the Spirit, and the love of the Father.

    Jesus & Toxic People 3 Father’s Day 2009 Receiving the Father’s Love Ephesians 3:14-19 Recap last two sermons Jesus is able to love and serve Judas, and able to confront toxic people because he knew the Father’s Love, and he had the power of the Spirit. John 13:1&3 Jesus knew that the hour ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Tough Love In The Church

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 23, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,940 views

    What is church discipline? When is it appropriate? How long does it last?

    Matthew 18:15-17 1 Corinthians 5:1-11 1 Timothy 1:18-20 Titus 3:10-11 1. Illus. of teenager gone wild • Young man of about 18 went wild. • Would drink, do drugs, come home raging and tear up the place. • Would come to blows with mom and dad. • Finally, parents had to administer “tough love.” They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Breaking The Yokes

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Apr 29, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 63,783 views

    There is no reason for us to be bound by the yokes of bondage the devil puts on us.

    Isaiah best describes the anointing of the Spirit. He sets the stage with a brief history lesson and in verse 24 he speaks the word of the Lord to the people of his day, “…do not be afraid of the Assyrians, who beat you with a rod and lift up a club against you, as Egypt did” (v. 24, NIV). It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Let Us Bring Glory To God By Completing His Work

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,597 views

    In the same way that Jesus completed his Father’s work, so he expects us - his disciples to complete the work e has given us to do

    Story: There is an ancient legend concerning Jesus’ ascension into heaven. In it, Jesus is met by the angel Gabriel who asks him, "Now that your work is finished, what plans have you made to insure that the truth that you brought to earth will spread throughout the world?" Jesus answered, "I ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Honor And Honoring Mothers

    Contributed by C Jordan on May 12, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,477 views

    God wants us to give honour to whom honour is due, and specifically we are going to look at the importance of honouring our mothers. When we honour those God has placed in authority over our lives, we attract God’s favour and blessing.

    HONOR AND HONORING MOTHERS INTRO: WHY GOD MADE MOMS: Answers given by 2nd grade school children: Why did God make mothers? 1. She’s the only one who knows where the scotch tape is. 2. Mostly to clean the house. 3. To help us out of there when we were getting born. How did God make mothers? ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Treatise On Biblical Marriage, Separation, Divorce, & Remarriage

    Contributed by Jb Hall on Jun 23, 2011
     | 5,274 views

    This sermon explains in detail the Biblical teaching on Marriage, Seperation, Divorce, & Remarriage.

    Treatise on Biblical Marriage, Separation, Divorce, & Remarriage By: JB Hall When man’s laws do not correspond with God’s laws, or standards, it is often confusing to sort through the maze of legal, social, and moral issues to arrive at God’s plan concerning the issue in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Elkanah Worshiped God

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,594 views

    We often hear excuses why people do not make it to worship services. How do our excuses stack up against Elkanah's?

    ELKANAH WORSHIPED GOD Text: 1 Samuel 1:3-5 Scripture Reading: Hebrews 10:19-25 INTRODUCTION 1. "God is spirit and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth" John 4:24 2. Since Genesis 4 God has desired man's worship a. Doing it wrong got Cain in trouble b. Seth was the first to "call ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    But Where Are The Nine? Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 16, 2010
    based on 13 ratings
     | 53,020 views

    One day, Jesus healed ten lepers, but only one of them returned to give thanks. Where are the other nine?

    BUT WHERE ARE THE NINE? OPENING SCRIPTURE: “Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, Whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy… Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness, And for His ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Three Results Of God's Love

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 28, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,256 views

    Experiencing God's love will enable us to do unto others as we would have them do to us.

    Three Results of God’s Love Matthew 7:7-12 INTRODUCTION A. Ancient rabbi tale of selecting a spot for a temple. 1. Two brothers lived on adjacent farms, worked the fields and divided the harvest. 2. One season, after a plentiful harvest, the married brother sat with his family and thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist