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  • Bob Soulliere avatar

    On The Edge Series

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Aug 13, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,843 views

    We need to move to where we can see what God wants us to see and be as the Church.

    Matthew 16:16-19 On the edge What are you looking for? Every one is looking for something. A new job, new house a new car or maybe a new boy or girl friend. We look and look. Christians are looking as well for something, sometimes it’s being more encouraging or smarter about scripture. We even ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    0406 Lent Vi (Palm Sunday): Suprising Vignettes Series

    Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Aug 23, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,842 views

    It might suprise you which of the people at the crucifixion really knew what was going on.

    Sermon: Suprising Vignettes Text: Matt 27:1-54 Occasion: Palm Sunday Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, Mar 20, 2005 Where: TI Morning Prayer When: Friday, April 8, 2005 Where: Providence REC When: Sunday, April 9, 2006 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Yoked To Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 2, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,491 views

    How can we begin to taste the close relationship we will have with God in heaven now?

    Yoked to Jesus Christ (Philippians 3:4-11) 1. One woman relates this story: Early one morning, my husband, who works in a funeral home, woke me, complaining of severe abdominal pains. We rushed to the emergency room, where tests were performed to determine the source of the pain. My husband ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Church...built On A Rock

    Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 9,688 views

    In a world where "sticks and stones" can hurt and tear people down, we are called to be "living stones," builting up one another with Chtist’s own love.

    The Church…Built on a Rock “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me.” This refrain has been used by many a generation of children to ward off the attacks of teasing peers. The image of children throwing rocks at one another has taken on new meaning of late, as our news ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Is Love?

    Contributed by John Lee on May 30, 2002
    based on 575 ratings
     | 40,909 views

    Paul clearly defines wht love is in I Cor. 13. Are we living a life of biblical Love?

    WHAT IS LOVE? I Corinthians 13 Paul lists fifteen characteristics of Christian love. 1. Love is patient. The Greek word (makrothumein) means patience with people and not patience with circumstances. It is the word used of the man who is wronged and who has the power to avenge himself but will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's People

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Jan 17, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,654 views

    How does God refer to His people?

    WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: GODS PEOPLE “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Elder Son

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 23, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 8,218 views

    Three lessons to learn from how the elder son responded to his prodigal brother’s return.

    WHEN IT COMES TO JEALOUSY, IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT IF YOUR NEIGHBOR’S GRASS IS GREENER, JUST BE THANKFUL THAT YOU ARE STILL ABOVE GROUND TO SEE IT! CELEBRATING SOMEONE ELSE’S SUCCESS OR ACHIEVEMENT CAN BE A DIFFICULT THING IN LIFE, ESPECIALLY IF ALL THAT ONE KNOWS IS HARD LABOR WITHOUT REWARD. THIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Holy Spirit Knows The Best Ways To Work With Each Leadership Style

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,240 views

    Dwight D. Eisenhower used to demonstrate the art of leadership in a simple but forceful way. He would place a single piece of string on a table and say, "Pull it, and it follows wherever you want it to go. But push it, and it goes nowhere."

    The Holy Spirit Knows the Best Ways to Work With Each Leadership Style "When He the Spirit of truth is come, He will guide you into all truth." (John 16:13) Illustration: Shepherd the flock of God . . . , not for dishonest gain but eagerly; nor as being lords over those entrusted to you. --1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Have A Clean Conscience

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 70 ratings
     | 8,799 views

    The trouble with the advice, "Follow your conscience" is that most people follow it like someone following a wheelbarrow--they direct it wherever they want it to go, and then follow behind.

    Conscience - A moral sense of right and wrong that affects one’s behavior. Illustration:Conscience tells us that we ought to do right, but it does not tell us what right is--that we are taught by God’s word. H.C. Trumbull. Illustration: Throughout his administration, Abraham Lincoln was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Crumbs From The Table Of Grace

    Contributed by Randall Bates on Feb 18, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,944 views

    A brief look at the gentile woman who tried to deceive Christ by dressing as a Jew in order to see her daughter healed. A lesson to all of us about grace. More preaching notes than full-text

    CRUMBS FROM THE TABLE OF GRACE MATTHEW 15. 21 - 28 This passage of scripture is one of the most profound, yet the most simplistic of all passages in scripture. It is the story of the life of a Christian saved by grace. It is an appropriate passage for us to understand our position in this world, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Parable Of The Unjust Steward Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 28, 2007
    based on 41 ratings
     | 14,094 views

    This man was dishonest, but he was still commended for his shrewd investing and wise prudence in preparing for the future. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

    Parable of the Unjust Steward Luke 16:1-15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/UnjustSteward.html Ever made the “march in” at your work? You know, where you get up your nerve and march in and quit? What a feeling when you first walk out—“I’m free!” No longer the slave of that man or this place. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Gift Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007
     | 4,551 views

    Spiritual Gifts series - 2 of 13.

    THE GIFT OF FAITH 1 Corinthians 12:9 INTRO: All Christians have saving faith. This verse is talking about Mountain moving faith. The power to lay hold of God’s promises for results. ILLUS: There is a story about a fellow who fell off a cliff and plunged about seventy-five feet until he grabbed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Falling In Love With Jesus Series

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Nov 13, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,392 views

    part 1 of the series of falling in love with Jesus. In Jesus this abstract concept, this wishful thought became reality. Could he realy have done this for you and me?

    Falling in love with Jesus Luke 1:1-4 This series is based on the book by the same name written by Rubel Shelly. Quotes are taken from the book Part one Objectives of this series: 1. This gospel tells us the single most important story in the world for believers. No church that gets sidetracked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Hopkins avatar

    Boundless Grace, Even Through Judgment

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Oct 10, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,390 views

    God’s wonderful banquet is free for all.

    I wonder if you’ve ever bought a new car? Different things appeal to different people, don’t they. Some people are concerned with the technical details about the engine, others are keen to buy from a local dealer, others want to stick with a manufacturer they’ve bought from before, others are ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Mary's Song Series

    Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 16,977 views

    Christians should celebrate God’s fulfillment of His promises and mercies to the lowly through the birth of Jesus the Christ.

    Mary’s Song: A God’s to the Lowly Luke 1:46-55 (Part 1) Introduction: Excitement for an upcoming event; great anticipation; Ill: A defendant was on trial for murder in Oklahoma. There was strong evidence indicating guilt, but there was no corpse. In the defense’s closing statement the lawyer, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist