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  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Fruit Of The Spirit Introduction Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 13, 2009
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    Glorifying God is about reflecting His character - The Fruit of the Spirit

    Gal 5:22-3 September 20, 2009 Fruit of the Spirit Intro Sermon Warning - I didn’t stick to these notes in the audio - instead I started with Ezekiel 1 to say that the church is to be like Ezekiel’s vision: A glory caring vehicle led by the Spirit of God. Here’s the original: Two Sports ...read more

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    Found In Jesus; Or The Sheila What Lost A Silver Coin! Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on May 5, 2012
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    The parable of the lost coin, what does it mean and what part do we have on behalf of God finding lost sinners so that they too can become citizens of heaven and found in Jesus? Read on!

    Found in Jesus; or The Sheila what lost a silver coin! This week being Red Shield appeal week is an interesting one, it’s always interesting to see the generosity of the public as they respond to The Salvation Army as an organisation. This year some of the response has been about assistance ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    The Parables Of The Hidden Treasure And Pearl Of Great Price

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 20, 2010
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    Christianity is not a religion but far more like a marraige. It demands you ALL

    Sermon Story: I remember hearing a discussion on Radio Humberside about 10 years ago about the Toronto blessing. The Toronto Blessing was a powerful move of God in a Vineyard Church at the end of the runway at Toronto International Airport. People were crying and laughing in the services as God ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Wonders Of God Series

    Contributed by Rob Hall on Nov 20, 2012
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    This Psalm broadens our awareness of evidence for God

    THE WONDERS OF GOD Text: Ps. 19 Intro: 1. “I want to see, I want to touch, smell, hear God.” 2. I want to know He exists. 3. Jesus said of the wind: “ the wind blows wherever it pleases, you hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going.” 4. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Names Of God--The Father Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017
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    We are "children of God."

    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 kinship of all believers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Two Advents

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 27, 2018
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    The uncompromising preaching of John. Bearing fruit that proves our repentance. Practical moral guidance. Redirecting Messianic expectations.

    THE TWO ADVENTS. Luke 3:7-18. In the fullness of the times (cf. Galatians 4:4), John came ‘preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins’ (Luke 3:1-3). Being 30 years old, you might expect him to be starting his priesthood in the Temple in Jerusalem (cf. Numbers 4:3), but God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Woman At The Well

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 24, 2017
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    Relationships that come to a crisis get resolved by God; Evangelization

    Lent 3 Relationships that came to a crisis but got resolved by God are featured in our Readings this Sunday. e.g. A father wanted to read a magazine but was being bothered by his little girl. She wanted to know what the United States looked like. Finally, he tore a sheet out of his new magazine ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    A Tree Planted By The Waters

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 5, 2019
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    The two states of being, the two ways of life: confronting our own hearts.

    A TREE PLANTED BY THE WATERS. Jeremiah 17:5-10. The prophet Jeremiah’s response to the political and international situation of his day was, “Thus says the LORD” (Jeremiah 17:5). And what does the LORD say? He says, in effect, that there are two states of being, and two ways of life: and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Stirring In The Heart Of God

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 11, 2019
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    It is a mystery, but our unchangeable God wants us to understand that He is not without compassion.

    A STIRRING IN THE HEART OF GOD. Hosea 11:1-11. Through His speaking in the first person, and in what He says, this chapter offers us a unique view of the tenderness of the LORD toward His people (Hosea 11:1a). Moses reminded the people that the LORD ‘did not set His love upon’ them for any ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Anointed For Mission [lectionary 3c]

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 30, 2018
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    Leave the success of your life to a power greater than you. Just do the things you were anointed for. Let a power greater than you take care of the ‘how.’

    The theme in our Readings this Sunday is that the ‘opening of the Scriptures’ is consonant with ‘the opening of the eyes’. The use of physical seeing as a metaphor for spiritual insight is commonplace. Those that are blind(ed), are unable to read the Scriptures. E.g. Two young fish are swimming ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    "Jesus Can Turn Things Around If"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 18, 2016
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    Jesus turn things around if He is invited to, If He is asked to, If we do what He says to do, If we use what is available to, and if we have faith in Him to.

    John 2:1-11 “Jesus turns things if” Jesus can turn things if he is invited to, If he is asked to, if we do what he asks us to do, if we allow him to use what is available to use, and if we have faith in him to. 1. Jesus can turn things around if he is invited ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Taylor avatar

    The Seven, Part 12 Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 9, 2014
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    Lessons From the 7 Churches as We Start the Fall Season

    The Seven, part 12 Lessons From the 7 Churches as We Start the Fall Season Revelation 1-3 August 18, 2014 Today I want to look at some lessons that we have looked at over the last several weeks and use them to challenge us as we come into the fall season and ramp up our ministries. Every fall ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lessons From The 7 Churches As We Start The Fall Season Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 23, 2014
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    Lessons From the 7 Churches as We Start the Fall Season

    The Seven, part 12 Lessons From the 7 Churches as We Start the Fall Season Revelation 1-3 August 18, 2014 Today I want to look at some lessons that we have looked at over the last several weeks and use them to challenge us as we come into the fall season and ramp up our ministries. Every fall ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Taylor avatar

    Standing In The Freedom Of The Gospel: Fighting For The Freedom The Gospel P

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 23, 2014
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    Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Fighting for the Freedom the Gospel Promises us

    Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Fighting for the Freedom the Gospel Promises us Galatians 2:1-10 A neglected metaphor of our walk as Christ Followers is seeing life as war and a fight. Paul uses fighting imagery for his walk with God, his ministry, and his mission. He fought against his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Looking At A Reprodicable Process Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 20, 2014
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    Making Disciples; Making a Difference Looking at a Reprouicible Process

    Making Disciples; Making a Difference Looking at a Reproducible Process 2 Timothy 2:1-2 We started this series seeing Jesus describing the win for us as making disciples. We saw that a disciple is someone who follows Christ; is being changed by Christ; and is committed to the mission of Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational