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  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Proclaim The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 20, 2008
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    Jesus teaches us to proclaim God’s Kingdom and invite our friends to join it.

    Luke 10:1-9 March 9, 2008 Lighthouses of Prayer Proclaim the Kingdom Review of Lighthouses of Prayer On the first Sunday of the year, I introduced the idea of lighthouses of prayer. It comes from Luke chapter 10 where Jesus sends out the 72 Disciples to go into the villages around the ...read more

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    Soul-Lift

    Contributed by Skip Alexander on Jun 30, 2008
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    Inward vs. outward change. We live in a world of face lifts when we need a soul-lift.

    I. You Know You’re Getting Old When… • You and your teeth don’t sleep together. • You try to straighten out the wrinkles in your socks and discover you aren’t wearing any. • At the breakfast table you hear snap, crackle, pop and you’re not eating cereal. • You are on a first name basis with your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Life Of Fairh V Series

    Contributed by Billy Noel on Jul 27, 2007
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    Jesus is the object of our faith

    The Life of Faith V Hebrews 12: 1-3 I find the life of faith grows better and better every month I live. I can truly say my life flows on in endless song above earth’s lamentations and can add most heartily that, Day by day this pathway smoothes Since first I learned to love it. It is better and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Jesus' Warning Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 7, 2008
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    The Second Sermon of Lent 2008

    This morning we begin with a ‘Trivial Pursuit’ type question. (Slide 1) The United States Army once had a Camel Corps. The year the Camel Corp was organized was: A) 1917 B) 1856 C) 2003 D) 1943 The correct answer is 1856. According to wikipedia, some of our national leaders felt that having ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Impacting Our City For Christ (Part Ii)--Connecting With People

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 9, 2008
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    This sermon examines the process of impacting a city for Jesus Christ.

    Last week I began a three part series entitled "Impacting Our City For Christ." Jesus said we are to be like "salt" or "light". These metaphors represent something that influences or impacts. For a text we used John 4:7-12. “A woman of Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her, “Give Me a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Does This Sitiuation Define The Moment?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 25, 2008
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     | 4,358 views

    Bad things happen to good people? Good things happen to bad people. The situation is neutral, it is what we do in negative situations that define the moment!

    DOES THE SITUATION DEFINE THE MOMENT? OR DO WE DEFINE THE SITUATION? RENEW! RESTORE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Good things happen to bad people. Bad things happen to good people. What ever happens is neither good or bad it is what we do as we face the negative? Often the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Shine Like Stars Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 28, 2008
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     | 5,743 views

    How do we shine like stars in the dark sky? – By following Jesus in obedience, living out our salvation, not grumbling and arguing.

    GDOP Video first Philippians 2:12-18 April 27, 2008 Shine like Stars You may remember from last week, Paul talked about how our attitude in our relationships with each other should be like Jesus’. He doesn’t grasp at the power that is rightfully his, he serves, and he is obedient to the ...read more

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    Like A Tree

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jul 11, 2003
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    Examines the qualities of trees that cab be compared to the righteous who are blessed according to Psalm 1.

    Like a Tree 1Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. 2But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. 3He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    How We Live

    Contributed by John Nadasi on Jul 23, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,078 views

    A funeral sermon for my father-in-law after an arduous week of settling an estate. Carpe Diem message inpired by the death of a loved one.

    It hardly seems real. This last week has been spent doing all the things Necessary to close an estate. Its been arduous to say the least. But, everything that has needed to happen has happened. Except for one thing. There has been little time to actually be able to sit back and grieve The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Ready Or Not Here I Come

    Contributed by Bobby Crabb on Aug 11, 2004
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    A message on the sure second coming of Jesus

    “Ready or Not Here “I” Come” Luke 12:32-40 Introduction An adult Sunday School class was studying sayings about “the end time” in the Gospels. Some were troubled and confused by Jesus’ use of symbols to describe the coming judgement: lamps lit, loins girded, wise and foolish maidens, a thief ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Every Church Should Be

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 8, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,670 views

    some churches are closer to the NT ideal than others. The church at Thessalonica was in that category.

    TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 TITLE: WHAT EVERY CHURCH SHOULD BE No doubt you have heard people say, “If you ever find the perfect church, please don’t join it. If you do, it won’t be perfect any more!” Since local churches are made up of human beings, saved by God’s grace, no church is perfect. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Conquering Victory Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 8, 2004
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,573 views

    Many Christians balk at the words "He descended into hell" and wonder if this is really taught in Scripture. I’m attempting to clarify what occurred between the cross and the empty tomb.

    “I Believe” Sermon Series on the Apostles Creed “The Conquering Victory” (“He Descended into Hell”) I Peter 3:18-22 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts A victory is an experience we don’t forget, whether it’s a military, sports or personal triumph. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Here Comes The Judge

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 3, 2006
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     | 2,533 views

    Romans 2-the contrast between Man’s judgement and God’s judgement

    Sermon 11/13/05-Romans 2:1-5-Here comes the Judge Turn to Romans 2 Hook: Lot of talk about judges. Pray Read Romans 2:1-5 (NIV) “You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass ...read more

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    Fulfilling The Law Of Love

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 29, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,611 views

    To follow Jesus’ example of mercy and love for others

    Fulfilling the Law of Love James 2:8-13 Primary Purpose: To follow Jesus’ example of mercy and love for others Having told us not to be partial to those who are rich earlier in this chapter, now James is going to tell us how we should act. He begins vs.8 by telling us that we are doing well if ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Effective Teamwork Series

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Nov 28, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,238 views

    Part 4 of our series on the Effective Church

    Sermon 6/25/06-Effective Teamwork Intro. Last message in the effective church series. Last Week-Pastor Clark– Effective Vision -image determines our impact 2 weeks ago-effective worship Started w/ Pastor Clark talking about the 3 non-negotiables -Great Commandment (Love God & Love Others) -Great ...read more

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