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  • Isaac Butterworth avatar

    Radical Self-Interest Series

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 19, 2010
     | 4,411 views

    In the Lord's Prayer, Jesus connects God's forgiveness of us with our forgiveness of others. To forgive is, then, "an act of radical self-interest."

    RADICAL SELF-INTEREST Matthew 6:9-15 (NRSV) 9 "Pray then in this way: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. 10 Your kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When The Mountain Don't Move Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Mar 25, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,920 views

    God wants us to have mountain moving faith. But Sometimes the mountain don't move. Now What?

    When the Mountain Don’t Move (Remember His Way is Best) Mark 14:32 The Tension between Mountain Moving Faith and When the Mountain Don’t move Have you ever asked your parents for something and they said no. Have you ever asked the teacher at school to allow you to do something ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Providence Of God In Those Empowered.

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 25, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,731 views

    God is in control - over all, big shots; little shots; and those who ought to be shot!

    Admin OptionsFeature Edit Discussion Close Discussion Add Tags Cancel Delete Discussion Intro: 1. The other day I was sitting out in the front yard and noticed my hammock. I decided it would be a good idea to take a little siesta. But I go so preoccupied with something else, that I never got ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Let The Grinch Steal Your Christmas

    Contributed by Shell Osbon on Dec 31, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,094 views

    Just like the Grinch in Dr. Seuss’ book/movie, there are some real-life grinches that would love to steal your Christmas that you need to be aware of.

    12.23.07 AM Smyrna Assembly of God Pastor Shell Osbon “Don’t Let The Grinch Steal Your Christmas” Matthew 2:11-16 says, 11“When the wise men had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Narnia: The Coming Of Father Christmas Series

    Contributed by Chris Powell on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,661 views

    This is the third sermon in the series, and the sermon focuses on the gifts that are given by Father Christmas in the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. The sermon explores spiritual gifts.

    The Coming of Father Christmas 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 I. Introduction [Sleigh bells should be ringing in the distance as the pastor steps to the pulpit.] What is that noise? Perhaps sleigh bells? You step out in order to investigate. You are amazed when you look up and see a large man, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Exceeding Great Joy

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,532 views

    Jesus is the reason for the season and the whole reason we can be joyful.

    Matthew 2:10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceedingly great joy. This is definitely the time of year to celebrate and remember the birth of our Lord and Savior. If you read the Gospel accounts of the 3 wise men you will see that they traveled a very long distance to get to their ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Announcing Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 12, 2007
     | 3,775 views

    How do you announce your loyalty to someone?

    Announcing Jesus 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 As we gather here together in a new place and a new time, I want to ask you a question? How do you announce your loyalty to someone? Paul talks to a church that has proclaimed Jesus to other people. To proclaim simply means to announce. You see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Escaping The Holiday Rush Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,142 views

    Our society creates a huge rush around Christmas that causes many to lose the true meaning of Christmas

    Escaping the Holiday Rush Luke 10:38-42 December 2006 About a day after Thanksgiving, people begin to act like turkeys. A gobble mentality is everywhere. Adrenalin’s up and courtesy is down. We see hot collars, long lines and longer faces. We deck the malls with howls of folly. It’s Christmas. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Easter: Jesus The King - Fully Prepared To Fail (In The Eyes Of The World)

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 29, 2010
     | 4,273 views

    Prepared for Palm Sunday 2010 but also focusing on the Cross and beyond, this sermon affirms the fulfilment of prophecy on ’Palm’ Sunday and suggests that Jesus was fully prepared to fail in the eyes of the world, as he knew God would ultimately vindicate

    About six years ago a friend of mine said, “The trouble with being a leader today is that you can’t be sure whether people are following you or chasing you.” Jesus was in his early 30’s and he was heading towards Jerusalem (19:28). Three years of ministry had catapulted Jesus into the limelight. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Power Of A Mom

    Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,642 views

    This is a sermon geared for Mother’s Day

    The Power of a Mom A story is told of a small picture perfect community nestled on a beautiful lake. This lake was fed by a small brook on the side of a mountain. For years the townspeople paid a man a small wage to tend to the brook. -To watch over it and to clean it out. For many years the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Antidote To Loneliness

    Contributed by Clifton Mckinley on Oct 17, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,117 views

    God’s answer to our loneliness and feelings of abandonment

    Title: God’s Antidote To Loneliness Text: 1 Kings 19:1-4; 8-10; 13-14; 18 Introduction: Elijah great man of God, burst on the scene in 1 Kings 17, No rain, raise a dead boy, in 18 great victory for God. Everything was going his way, he was the man, he prays and the rain returns, he beats a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Got His Eye On You

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 15,499 views

    The fact that God has his eye on us is a reason to be both careful and joyful.

    “I’ve got my eye on you!” Those words can be intimidating can’t they? Especially if they come from someone in authority like a school principal or the boss at work. If people like that say they have their eye on you, be careful! If you do something they don’t like, you’ll be in big trouble. On the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Richardson avatar

    Heads Up!!

    Contributed by David Richardson on Oct 27, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,267 views

    Paul gives us some helpful hints in how to identify those that cause divisions and offences contrary to the Word of God

    Title: Heads Up! (Using both the NIV and KJV) (Romans 16:17-19, KJV) Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. 18 For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Ian Johnson avatar

    Seeking A Love Affair With Jesus

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,973 views

    When people drink wine they become influenced by it in a bad way. We need the wine of God! Which is not wine in the natural but indeed the spirit of God.

    Deep Hunger for God is difficult to put into words, Even when we come to a place where we can express our heart before God, the words can take us by surprise. The Psalmist used beautiful words to reflect a heart response to God PSALM 42:1 As the deer pants for streams of water, so I long ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Glory Of God

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 19, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,034 views

    We sing about the glory of God. We speak about experiencing the glory of God. We do all kinds of different things and claim that it is “All done to the glory of God”. But do we really understand it?

    20, November 2005 Dakota Community Church The Glory of God We sing about. We speak about experiencing it. We do different things “All to the glory of God”. We say we want it, that we want to bring it to His name. When someone compliments us on an act of Christian service we respond with, “Glory ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite