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  • Tim Stutler avatar

    Do Us Part?

    Contributed by Tim Stutler on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,259 views

    How are we to understand Jesus’ teaching on divorce?

    Do Us Part? Matt 5:31-32 June, the month of weddings. 1. Background of Matt.: 2 pharasiacal schools argued about Deut. 24:1-4 (turn there now). Strict Shammaite and liberal Hillelite. Divorce on trivial matters was still rare in Jesus’ day compared to ours. There is no evidence of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Teach Us To Pray

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 3, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,247 views

    This sermon examines the basics of prayer.

    In Luke 11:1-13 Jesus teaches us the basics of prayer. These can be broken down into three categories. I. Prayer involves a right Attitude.(vs. 1)In verse 1 we read "And it came to pass, as He was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, that one of His disciples said to Him, ’Lord, teach us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blood Of Christ For Us

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 3, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,016 views

    A sermon for Maundy Thursday

    Maundy Thursday 1 Peter 1:18-20 "The Blood of Christ for Us" 18 You know that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your fathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot. 20 He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Teach Us To Pray

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,787 views

    A message on Prayer.

    TEACH US TO PRAY Luke 11:1-10 INTRO: Nels Ferre’ wrote of a Christian convert from Hawaii who spoke about prayer to a seminary in America. “Before the missionaries came to Hawaii,” she said, “my people used to sit outside their temples for a long time meditating and preparing themselves before ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Brethren, Pray For Us

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 16, 2008
     | 4,333 views

    Pastors need prayer and encouragement, but it is important for the congregation to first KNOW what pastors actually do.

    Brethren, Pray For Us I Peter 5:1-4 Acts 20:28-31 Ephesians 4:11-13 Purpose: To explain the responsibilities that pastors have. Aim: I want the listener to select pastors wisely and pray diligently for them. INTRODUCTION: I have a two fold purpose for reviewing what the Bible teaches about ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Teach Us To Pray Series

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jan 24, 2008
    based on 109 ratings
     | 40,525 views

    As Christians we need to know that our prayers are heard.

    Teach us to Pray Lu. 11:1 And it came to pass that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray as John also taught his disciples. 2 And he said unto them, When ye pray say Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Who Owns Us?

    Contributed by Shawn Malloy on Jan 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,599 views

    Who really owns us?

    6/12/05 Today’s Sermon Selfishness, Who owns us? Ps. 100:3 “Know that the Lord, He is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture” Wow that is such an awesome scripture. “We are His people” is that awesome or what? To know we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Come, Let Us.... Series

    Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Feb 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,187 views

    Demonstrating through the story of Babel how to avoid unhealthy pride and fear by trusting God.

    COME, LET US……. Genesis 11:1-9 Read all of Genesis 11:1-9. Today’s message addresses human pride, fear, and sin. Very apparent to us at this point: It is a message of judgment; but upon closer examination of its context, we also find a message of grace. When a televised baseball game ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    For To Us A Child Is Born Series

    Contributed by Michael Karpf on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,389 views

    We are preparing for and celebrating the birth of the One whom Isaiah promises will one day rule in perfect holiness and righteousness for eternity.

    FOR TO US A CHILD IS BORN Isaiah 9:6,7 Last Friday our Friday morning English class went to Chiba Prefecture to visit Pastor and Mrs. Wada. They have a nice home and they attend a home church. Pastor Wada said he is asked to preach at other churches, such as Nagarayama, Yashio, Koshigawa and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Teach Us To Pray Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 19, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,948 views

    This prayer is often wrongly used, however. We are not to just mindlessly repeat it from rote memory, but we are to use it as a framework upon which we can build a prayer life that is offered to God, heard and answered by Him, and one that glorifies His

    Illustration: A little boy was saying his bedtime prayers with his mother: "Lord, bless Mommy and Daddy, and God, GIVE ME A NEW BICYCLE!!!" Mom: "God’s not deaf, son. Boy: "I know, Mom, but Grandma’s in the next room, and she’s hard of hearing! Read: Matthew 6: 5 -15 Introduction: This passage is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Immanuel - God With Us

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,896 views

    Christmas message regarding the fact that God came to earth in Christ.

    Immanuel – God with Us Matthew 1:18-23 December 2, 2007 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: It’s easy for me to let the significance of Christmas get lost in the hassles of getting ready to celebrate ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Man God Uses

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 26, 2008
    based on 31 ratings
     | 38,908 views

    “Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the spirit of God is?” The idea for my subject is taken from this phrase, “one such as this is”. I want to talk about the man God uses. Why does God use some people in a greater capacity than others? Why

    Subject: The Man God Uses Text: Genesis Introduction: “Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the spirit of God is?” The idea for my subject is taken from this phrase, “one such as this is”. I want to talk about the man God uses. Why does God use some people in a greater capacity than ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    God Uses The Ordinary

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Mar 3, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,803 views

    Learn how God will use ordinary people in His service.

    It is amazing how ordinary people sometimes rise above the masses to accomplish great things. • Abraham Lincoln was born in a log cabin yet rose to become one of our greatest presidents. • Michael Jordan was cut from his middle school basketball ball team because he was an ordinary player. • Dolly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Newell avatar

    Spirituality For The Rest Of Us

    Contributed by Paul Newell on Mar 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,108 views

    We seem to make the whole "knowing God" thing much harder than God ever did? Life is hard, knowing God is what makes sense out of life.

    Spirituality For the Rest of Us 2 Peter 3:18, “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” Intro: Why should following Jesus Christ be so “hard”? If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard someone tell me: “Oh, Pastor Paul, it’s so haaarrrrdddd…” “Pastor, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Be Used By God

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jul 19, 2006
    based on 47 ratings
     | 14,066 views

    message on how to prepare your life to be a vessel for God’s purpose in life.

    Intro: it seems to me that every Christian has a desire to be used by God in some special way. What concerns me, and how this sermon has been birthed into my spirit, is that most Christians have a limited view of being used of God. Someone sings at church, someone says a prayer, I give an offering, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God