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  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    The Choice To Give Thanks

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 27, 2010
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    This message focuses on our choosing to give thanks with a grateful heart.

    The Choice To Give Thanks Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; Philippians 3:7-14; James 3:8-12 Introduction: We have completed our Thanksgiving celebration and are preparing for Christmas. Although Thanksgiving is a national holiday, not everyone in the United States celebrate it. Those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Worship In Warfare

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,256 views

    What do you do when you are facing such monumental obstacles? How do you resist temptation, flee from evil, or believe beyond your ability to understand how your problems can be solved or your battles won?

    Opening illustration: AN ESKIMO FISHERMAN CAME to town every Saturday afternoon. He always brought his two dogs with him. One was white and the other was black. He had taught them to fight on command. Every Saturday afternoon in the town square the people would gather and these two dogs would fight ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Battle For Your Heart

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 21, 2011
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     | 8,398 views

    The spiritual battle for your life is a battle for your heart where the Spirit of God abides.

    January 23, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Isaiah 61:1-3 Subject: Spiritual Warfare Title: The Battle for Your Heart I want to begin today by reassuring you of who you are “in Christ”. 1 Corinthians 5:17, Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Call To Action Series

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 27, 2011
     | 7,046 views

    A call to living holy lives

    A CALL TO ACTION 1 Pet. 1:13-15 13 Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; 14 as obedient children, not conforming yourselves to the former lusts, as in your ignorance; 15 but as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Salt & Light

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 6, 2011
    based on 15 ratings
     | 13,710 views

    1. Jesus was telling us not to live for the kingdom of the world, but the Kingdom of God. 2. Jesus is saying that we play an important role in the life of the world as salt and light. 3. Jesus was talking about a new way of obedience.

    It is no accident that Jesus talked about us being salt and light immediately after he spoke the Beatitudes. It is in learning how to think as Jesus thought and live as he lived in submissions to God, that we become agents of healing and light in the world. It is when we live as people who do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Basic Construction Series

    Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 19, 2010
     | 4,723 views

    Laying the right foundation is essential for the church to spread the Gospel and grow.

    Basic Construction 1 Corinthians 3:1-17 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI November 2, 2008 Series: The Church in Crisis I don’t want to mention any names here this morning – partly because I don’t know many of them. But there are a few names I know, so I will speak in generalities. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Cross Training Series

    Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 19, 2010
     | 4,151 views

    Is it possible to be technically correct but biblically wrong?

    Cross Training 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI February 1, 2009 Series: The Church in Crisis The seminary environment is one that fosters discussion as part of the learning process. Part of the reason I recall my seminary days with such fondness is in large part due to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Obey Quickly And Cheerfully Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jul 27, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,349 views

    God works cheerful obedience into his people.

    Scripture Introduction Our text reminds me of the four-year old standing in his high chair during dinner one evening, much to his parents’ chagrin. They tried the usual antics to make him sit: begging, reasoning about the dangers of standing in a chair, fussing, and eventually threatening ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Vision

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 14, 2010
    based on 68 ratings
     | 29,389 views

    It is what causes leaders to rise to the top of the bucket like cream. It is what separates leaders from followers, and separates mediocre leaders from great ones. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    Vision Nehemiah 2:17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Vision.html It is the #1 distinguishing mark of a leader. It is what causes leaders to rise to the top of the bucket like cream. It is what separates leaders from followers, and separates mediocre leaders from great ones. Leaders understand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Men And Their Macho Machines

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,877 views

    Men have sadly learned to use machines as status symbols and instruments of power, but that only leads to destruction. Learn from Him whose ride was a lowly beast and whose symbol is a cross.

    I had been away from home for about three months, working in Akron, Ohio, as an engineering student. The three months were over, and it was time to go back home. I went back the way college students traveled in 1957 … not in a plane, not in a car of my own, not with my father coming to transport ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sovereignty Of God Series

    Contributed by L Lee on Sep 17, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,396 views

    Learn more about the character and attributes of God. It is difficult to please God or respond to Him appropriately if we do not know what He is like.

    Sovereignty of God Why is the study of God’s sovereignty important? Accepting someone’s sovereignty is never easy. God says that He is sovereign and as a result He does things that is all right for a sovereign God to do. But we humans object. We tell God that even if He is sovereign, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Find The Rare Jewel Of Contentment Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Sep 20, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,277 views

    God empowers contentment for those who learn to trust in his plans.

    Scripture Introduction Once upon a time, a great king suffered terribly from a painful ailment. His astrologer told him that the only cure was to find a contented man, get his shirt, and wear it night and day. Messengers speedily traveled the whole of the king’s realm, searching for such a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Targeting God's Will

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Oct 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,573 views

    People often ask the question - "How can I know God's will for my life?" This message addresses the key elements to understanding and discovering God's will.

    Targeting God’s Will October 10, 2010 Romans 12:1-2 Sunday AM Intro: Good AM. Well here we are. It’s hard to believe this day has arrived, and my family is thrilled to be here to meet you. I want to talk to you this AM about an appropriate topic in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Challenge To Churchwide Commitment

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,803 views

    This message is basically a message of exhortation for the members of the local church to wholly commit themselves to God in three areas of their lives.

    A Challenge To Churchwide Commitment Text: Ps. 37:5; Prov. 3:5-6 Intro: Though the word commitment does not appear in the Bible, the ideas which the word conveys, are found there numerous times. The verses that we’ve just read are two examples of the idea of commitment found in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seven Significant Signs Of Spiritual Growth

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 23, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 23,880 views

    Have you ever been told to grow in grace and knowledge of God but not given practical steps to do so? Seven signs or steps to spiritual growth

    Intro: From Jeff Hana; the TOP TEN WAYS TO TELL IF A CHURCH IS SPIRIT-FILLED 10) You have to assign numbers to people who want to share their testimony in worship 9) As the pastor closes the sermon, the chant of “We want more! We want more!” erupts. 8) The ushers have to empty the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist