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  • Jay Winters avatar

    What Are You Looking For? Peace? Series

    Contributed by Jay Winters on Dec 27, 2007
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    A sermon for the first day of Advent, a church season that looks forward to the coming of Christ in Christmas and in the Resurrection. The next three Sundays are going to be following along the "what are you looking for?" theme and will all be taken from

    In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who gives us true peace. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, So…I guess there’s supposed to be a tree there (pointing to the place where it traditionally stands) pretty soon. Some of you were probably ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    We Are The Pudding Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 17, 2011
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    The proof is in the pudding, and those of us who know Christ are the pudding.

    We Are the Pudding (2 Corinthians 3:1-6) 1. Many of you know that I love to cook. When Marylu went to work 5 years ago, I told her I would take over cooking. 2. I have to cook low-cholesterol: no egg yolks, butter, cream, bacon, shrimp or organ meat. Yet amazing how many delicious meals a person ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    We Call Him Lord? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 14, 2011
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    When one does do what Jesus says, their lives will stand strong even when troubles come!

    Let’s see how well you like and know the song “Lord I Lift Your Name On High”. I will start a phrase and you finish it: He came from heaven to earth, …… From the earth to the cross, ……… From the cross to the grave, ……… Lord, …… (picture) Anybody knows what event this was?? It was a Promise ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Changing Church

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Nov 27, 2010
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    This message deals with the fear of stepping out of our traditions and moving freely with the Holy Spirit.

    "Changing Church" - Luke 5:35-39 by Bishop Charles Jones In his book entitled changing church author c peter wagner states that there is a whole generation of believers in this second apostolic age who are not nearly as interested in the fine points and details of theology as past generations ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Taylor avatar

    Hosea On The Divided Hear Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Aug 21, 2014
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    The Gospel According to Hosea Hosea on The Divided Heart, part 11

    The Gospel According to Hosea Hosea on The Divided Heart, part 11 Hosea chapter 10 David Taylor We are in the back half of our summer series, The Gospel According to Hosea, looking at God's faithful love toward an unfaithful people. I want to recap where we have been to give you and overview. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Taylor avatar

    The Lion Who Is The Lamb Is Worthy Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Apr 2, 2015
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    The Throne and The Lamb, part 7 Revelation 5:1-14

    The Throne and The Lamb, part 7 The Lion Who is the Lamb is Worthy Revelation 5:1-14 November 23, 2014 We are in the middle of a series on Revelation chapters four and five, “The Throne & The Lamb.” We finished chapter four and started chapter five last week. If you remember I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Taylor avatar

    Believing, Belonging, And Contributing Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 6, 2014
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    Foreigners in a Foreign Land Believing, Belonging, and Contributing

    Foreigners in a Foreign Land Believing, Belonging, and Contributing 1 Peter 2:4-10 David Taylor We are finishing our first mini series in 1 Peter, “Foreigners in a Foreign Land” (1.1-2.10) with todays message, Believing, Belonging, and Contributing. We have had a significant ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Divine Appointments, Part 6 Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014
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    Open Doors Divine Appointments, part 6

    Open Doors Divine Appointments, part 6 John 4:3-26 November 3, 2013 The biblical idea for intentional living is walking in wisdom. The psalmist prayed, 'teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.' Or as we saw last few weeks by Paul, walk in wisdom toward those who do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Names Of God--The Father: Lesson 2

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 14, 2014
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    How the New Testament uses the name Father.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Father – the first person of the Trinity. (Equal in nature, separate in Person, submissive in duty). 2. The name Father not emphasized in Old Testament, but seen by symbols and embryonic references. 3. Reflected in earthly. In our “spiritual family,” a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Do You Love Yourself? Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 7, 2014
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    We are to love. We are to love our neighbor. We are to love our neighbor as we love OURSELVES.

    1. Matthew 7.12 a. Why "Golden Rule"? In AD 222-235 Roman Emperor Alexander Severus adopted the golden rule as his motto, and displayed it on public buildings, and promotes peace among religions. Some say the golden rule is called golden because Severus wrote it on his wall in gold. b. It is NOT ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Why Trying Is Not Enough For Spiritual Growth Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 17, 2015
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    Paul commands us to do more than try - we are to train.

    WHAT DOES A VICTORIOUS CHRISTIAN LIFE LOOK LIKE? Christlikeness. - 1 Timothy 4:7a. - The goal of the Christian life is for us to literally become like Christ, not just claim allegiance to Him. - The mention of “godless myths and old wives’ tales” earlier in v. 7 is telling. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    (Section 6) Pastors Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 12, 2018
     | 6,304 views

    A close look at the duties and difficulties of being a good pastor.

    PASTORS I. PASTORS Eph 4:11-16 A. Defined 1. Pastor --- a shepherd, one who tends herds or flocks (not merely one who feeds them), is used metaphorically of Christian "pastors" --- Vine's 2. Applied spiritually to Christ a. Great Shepherd Heb. 13:20 of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Son Of Man Is Coming

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 7, 2018
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    Are we ready to open the door for Jesus upon His return? Let’s look at the parable of the waiting servants in Luke 12:35-48. A Year D Sermon.

    Are we ready to open the door for Jesus upon His return? Let’s look at the parable of the waiting servants in Luke 12:35-48. Ready Luke 12:35 “Be dressed in readiness, and keep your lamps lit.” As a household servant would have had the lamps lit for the owner’s return, so do many of us leave an ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr. David Hallum avatar

    Whole Lot Of Shaking Goin’ On!

    Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Dec 14, 2016
     | 5,545 views

    God's ways are hard to understand at times.

    Introduction: Pastor Owen Bourgaize relates this personal anecdote: Sometimes His ways are hard to understand at the time, I can offer a personal example: Teenage children can be quite a trial, even a pain! 25 years ago my son was! He was keen on old vehicles that he intended to renovate. Against ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Unlikely Messengers

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jan 17, 2017
     | 4,093 views

    Regular everyday people are called to proclaim the Good News of Great Joy. We are the Shepherds of our day and age. We are the lowly messengers delivering the greatest news the world has ever heard.

    Unlikely Messengers Luke 2:8-20 The Advent telling draws us back each year by its poignant beauty revealing ever deeper things. We see our Heavenly Father illuminating the knowledge of the Wise men using a star. Allowing them to identify the place where Jesus the Messiah would be born. Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed