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  • David Beirne avatar

    Part 1:what Makes Us Unique Series

    Contributed by David Beirne on May 17, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,225 views

    A series on values of our church. If we really are a people led by the Holy Spirit, what will that look like?

    What Makes Us Unique? 1 Peter 2:9-10, Romans 8:14 Today I want to address the values that drive me. As your pastor, I want you to know where we are going, and why we’re going that direction. Values are *what is valuable to our church. (if we aren’t reflecting this value, we’re not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Doesn't Make Sense

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Feb 21, 2005
    based on 66 ratings
     | 6,956 views

    This is a message that has to do with following God by faith even if it doesn’t make sense in our flawed earthly sense of thinking.

    When God Doesn’t Make Sense I Kings 17:1-16 I. Go Where God Says Go (v. 1, 3-9) A. Be faithful where God has planted you (v. 1) 1. Be faithful to God when it is popular 2. Be faithful when it is not popular B. Be faithful when it is plentiful and when it is dry (v. 2-7) 1. God is the God of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Opposite Qualities Of God - Make Your Choice

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,417 views

    This sermon is about the qualities of God which can operate in the life of a beleiver and how a beleiver can ensure that He experiences the positive qualities of God in his life.

    THE OPPOSITE QUALITIES OF GOD - MAKE YOUR CHOICE OUTLINE 1.GOD REMEMBERS AND GOD FORGETS 2.GOD LOVES AND GOD HATES 3.GOD HEARS AND GOD DOES NOT HEAR 4.GOD LIFTS UP AND GOD PUTS DOWN 5.GOD UNITES AND GOD SCATTERS 6.GOD BLESSES AND GOD CURSES 7.GOD LEADS AND GOD ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Man Makes Plans, But God Directs Paths

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 16,967 views

    The people had their own plans about building the tower of Babel, but God is the one that determined their outcome.

    Genesis 11:1-9 August 22, 1999 Man makes plans, but God directs the paths. Man makes plans . . . 1. The people were unified – unity is a good thing. Unity comes as people speak the same language and the same speech (i.e. it’s like a lot of preachers getting together. They not only all speak ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Make Worship A Theme In Your Preaching

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 14, 2001
    based on 21 ratings
     | 2,681 views

    How to Make Worship a Theme in Your Preaching - 2 Thes 2:4

    HOW TO MAKE PROPER WORSHIP A THEME IN YOUR PREACHING A. Pray with your elders before the service that in every way the service would bring glory to Jesus Christ. PRAYER CHANGES THINGS B. Instruct the song leader in the art of worshipful choruses and hymns. C. Give center stage to the worship, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Make The Most Of Your Freedom In Christ

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 17, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,811 views

    Like a raging fire, freedom without limits is dangerous. But when controlled, it is a blessing to all

    How to Make the Most of Your Freedom in Christ (Gal 5:1-15) Illustration:Do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. --Galatians 5:13 Freedom is dangerous in the hands of those who don’t know how to use it. That’s why barbed wire, steel bars, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When God Doesn't Make Sense

    Contributed by Mark Vanburen on Jun 10, 2010
     | 6,569 views

    This sermon looks at Jobs loss and teaches that God is in control and Sovereign

    To begin - Sing “It is well with my soul” then Play 99 balloons video http://www.ignitermedia.com/products/iv/singles/570/99-Balloons I wonder if after watching this video that we can still sing “It is well with my soul.” Then Job arose, tore his robe, and shaved his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Can’t Make Up The Truth Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 12, 2009
     | 3,318 views

    Truth is neither planned, nor willed. It imposes itself on human beings.

    December 14, 2009 St. John of the Cross Caritas in Veritate The conversation we overhear today between the chief priests and the elders is very instructive as we continue to reflect on the papal encyclical, Charity in Truth. When Jesus asks them whether John’s teaching was divinely inspired or ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Blake Inscore avatar

    Making Each Day Count--Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Blake Inscore on Oct 6, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,276 views

    This is the first part in a series of messages on practical Christian living from Psalm 119.

    MAKING EACH DAY COUNT Wisdom for Life from God’s Word PSALM 119 Part 1: LIFE Introduction: Today I want to begin a series of messages called "Making Each Day Count: Wisdom for Life from God’s Word." Our focus is on the important part that the Bible plays in being a follower of Jesus Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Makes A Church Great? Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Nov 13, 2009
     | 3,729 views

    One common theme that goes through the whole Church is Attitude! Attitudes are contagious, the question is : Is yours worth catching. I have managed to change the attitude and atmosphere as well in less than 3 hours in the past weeks. We have gone from

    What Makes a Church Great? Part 2 Acts 4:33 Acts 4:33. 33With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and much grace was upon them all. 1.THEY HAD A GREAT PURPOSE 2.THEY HAD GREAT PREACHING 3.THEY HAD GREAT POWER One common theme that goes through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Terry Blankenship avatar

    Laodicea: The "You Make Me Sick” Church Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,738 views

    This was a church by the people for the people and to the people! They had in-grown eyeballs!

    Revelation 3:14-22 Laodicea: The “You Make Me Sick” Church A Celebrated Church 14a “And to the church of the Laodiceans” The church in Laodicea was a wealthy, self-indulgent church. Notice that it was the church of the Laodiceans not just in Laodicea. They were geographically situated in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    How To Make 2007 The Best Year Yet

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jan 2, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,200 views

    Making this year the best year yet is based upon faith in Christ and asking anything in His name.

    Text: John 14:12-14 Title: How to make 2007 the best year yet. Introduction Whenever someone suggests to me how I can make my life better I usually am very skeptical. I ask “Is it true?” I ask “Is it for me?” I ask “Is it doable?” In our text Jesus answers the skeptic with truth, personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Greg Addison avatar

    How To Make Your Bible Come Alive Series

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Feb 7, 2008
    based on 29 ratings
     | 12,923 views

    Here is a simple bible study method that anyone can use to understand any passage of scripture. This seromn will teach you step by step how to study your Bible.

    HOW TO MAKE YOUR BIBLE COME ALIVE The Bible is the most wonderful and most important book ever written. It contains the most important message ever written – the Gospel of salvation through Jesus Christ. Unfortunately, it is also the most taken for granted and ignored book of history. Even those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    Giving Makes Me More Like God Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,755 views

    This is the 6th message in the stewardship series, this is the second one on Tithing. I use Rick Warrens 5 Purposes to connect our members to how their offerings serve God and our ministry.

    In Jesus Holy Name February 17, 2008 Lent II Redeemer Text: I Timothy 6:18-19 TLB “Stewardship: Managing the Things of God” 6th in the series: “What Good is my Giving?” On Wednesday evening at our Mid Week Lenten service I shared this illustration. When you ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Guy Caley avatar

    Making It A Part Of You: Bible Memorization And Meditation Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 11,878 views

    4th of 5 in the series "A Light Unto My Path: Growing Through God’s Word." Considers how God’s Word strengthens us as we memorize and meditate upon it.

    Proverbs 22: 17 Pay attention and listen to the sayings of the wise; apply your heart to what I teach, 18 for it is pleasing when you keep them in your heart and have all of them ready on your lips. Captain James E. Ray of the U.S. Air Force learned just how important those ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God