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  • Carol Patterson avatar

    Preparation For Easter

    Contributed by Carol Patterson on Apr 24, 2008
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    Having our hearts ready for Easter, will make Easter special.

    March 16, 2008 “Preparation for Easter” Matthew 21:1-10 Crowds on Palm Sunday Jesus allowed the parade He fervently prepared His disciples I. Worship A. Following the crowd B. What constitutes “real” worship? 1. Intimacy with the Savior 2. Enjoyment of serving a. Service not a burden or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith That Conquers The Impossible Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Dec 8, 2007
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    To remind the reader that God can take the impossible and make it a reality.

    FAITH THAT CONQUERS THE IMPOSSIBLE Hebrews 11:11-12 My brothers and my sisters the Davis Sisters once sang a song called God Specializes, and I found the words to be appropriate for this message. The words are, [Have you any rivers that seems uncross able. Have you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pitfalls Of Parenting 1 Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 3, 2008
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    Parenting is an awesome responsibility here are some hints to make it easier.

    “The Pitfalls of Parenting, from the bottom of the Pit” Part 1 Let’s see we are in week four now. Week one was Sex, God’s Wedding Gift, Week two was Marriage, What it is and what it ain’t. Last week was Marriage, Keeping it together, and here we are at parenting. And like in the real world ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    ' Breaking Up The Fallow Ground '

    Contributed by James Mcgee on Feb 16, 2008
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    The need to make sure our hearts are not hardened to the righteousness of God

    ‘ Breaking Up The Fallow Ground ‘ Hosea 10:12
 ’Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the LORD, till he come and rain righteousness upon you’ Introduction: Notice that Hosea 10:12 begins with the act of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Resilience Is A Daily Habit

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 28, 2006
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    Resilient people take charge of their lives and stop making excuses.

    Resilience Is a Daily Habit Hebrews 12:1-3 In Hebrews chapter people are listed who were faithful to God and demonstrated resilience. Hebrews 12 reflects on the heroes of faith and says, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Reflection That Sets Us Free

    Contributed by Timothy Schultz on Sep 1, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
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    Two important exercises that make our lives more meaningful.

    Recently I returned to my former high school for a reunion tour of the building. A new addition had been added and the library moved to the ground level, and we students also agreed that something seemed different on the third floor. Yet the change that was more noticeable to me than the building ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Highway Robbery

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 9, 2006
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    When a person makes the choice not to tithe they become robbers of God

    Highway Robbery Malachi 3:6-12 June 11, 206 Morning Service Introduction The day the church treasurer resigned the church asked the local grain elevator manager to take the position. He agreed under two conditions. That no treasurer’s report would be given for the first year. That no ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Messiah's Story About God's Grace Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 26, 2011
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    The biggest mistake a person can make is to reject God's grace.

    A Messiah's Story About God's Grace Text: Matt. 21:33-46 Introduction 1. Illustration: I am not what I ought to be. I am not what I want to be. I am not what I hope to be. But still, I am not what I used to be. And by the grace of God, I am what I am.- John Newton 2. What is grace? a. We talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    I Surrender All

    Contributed by Ken Crow on Jul 31, 2010
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    Let us make a choice to surrender all to Jesus Christ.

    I Surrender All Matthew 16: 24-25 Pastor Ken Crow 24Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 25For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    When The Word Of God Digs You Out

    Contributed by Jeff Smith on May 20, 2013
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    The Lord is trying to make fruit bearers out of all of us

    The Tree = Man (Psalms 1 – “…like a tree planted by the waters…) The Fruit = Just as we would expect fruit from our tree, God expects fruit from His!! o Not only expects, but demands o God as the husbandman has done His very best for the tree… o Leaves and fruit both ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Jesus Or Barabbas? --And Your Verdict Is?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 29, 2013
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    Is the church substituting the Biblical Jesus for a plastic Jesus of their own making?

    Jesus or Barabbas? –And Your Verdict is? Rev. Mark Barber ἐêñáýãáóáí ïὖí ðÜëéí ëÝãïíôåò· ìὴ ôïῦôïí ἀëëὰ ôὸí Âáñáââᾶí. ἦí äὲ ὁ Âáñáââᾶò ëῃóôÞò. And they again cried out: “Not this man, but Barabbas”. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Tenth Street And Fourth Avenue East

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 29, 2013
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    Decisions we make at the crossroads determine our path for life.

    Title: Tenth Street and Fourth Avenue East Text: Matthew 7:13-14 Thesis: Decisions at the cross-roads determine the path for life. Introduction: Owen Sound is an historic Canadian port city on Lake Huron that offers tourists a variety of activities. In fact, if I were to pick a Canadian summer ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Avoid Godless Chatter

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 23, 2013
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    To show that babbling is not needed in the church for it will make you more ungodly.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you babble? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that babbling is not needed in the church for it will make you more ungodly. IV. TEXT: 2 Timothy 2:16 (New International Version) Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Communion - The Movie In My Mind

    Contributed by Graham Taylor on Jun 26, 2015
     | 5,237 views

    Sermon using the concept of a making a movie to explain holy communion

    Just recently, I made a short animated video to promote St Luke’s. As this has proved popular on the web, I thought I might try my hand at one on communion. But then a question struck me. And it is – what is sacrament of Holy Communion really all about? Well, of course, I would start ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Connect Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015
     | 9,111 views

    A life that makes an impact for Jesus is a life that is connected to other believers

    September 8 Connect Acts 4:32-35 Follow Influence Connect 1. A common purpose. v.32 2. A common story v.33 Grace (charis): the favor of God 3. And uncommon act. vv.34-35 Opening illustration, Band of Brothers It’s amazing what humans will do, what they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist