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  • Tony Maramara avatar

    The Peculiar People Of God

    Contributed by Tony Maramara on Aug 7, 2010
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     | 10,588 views

    We are God’s peculiar people, all His own, closest to His affections, under His powerful protecting care, the recipients of all the needed comfort and grace.

    TOPIC: THE PECULIAR PEOPLE OF GOD TEXT: TITUS 2:14 Through our text, the Apostle Paul speaks of Christians as “the Peculiar People of God.” The word “peculiar” is commonly used to refer to “something odd” or “srange.” But that is not how it is used ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "People The Father Seeks"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 27, 2010
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    No one seeks for God, but He seeks for a certain kind of person

    “But an hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for such people the Father seeks to be His worshipers. “God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” The account of Jesus meeting with ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    The People Called Christians Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 3, 2012
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     | 6,459 views

    “Christian” is one of the most abused words in our language. It is often used to signify people who are non-Jewish, non-Muslim, or nonheathen. It doesn’t necessarily mean, “Those who profess to believe in Christ.” All you have to do to have this hit ho

    The People Called Christians Acts 11:19-26 Introduction “Christian” is one of the most abused words in our language. It is often used to signify people who are non-Jewish, non-Muslim, or nonheathen. It doesn’t necessarily mean, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    People That Influence Their World

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012
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     | 1,510 views

    Witness, influence, evangelism and service

    PEOPLE THAT INFLUENCE THIS WORLD Matt 5:13-16 (page 683) May 30, 2010 INTRODUCTION: I came into my office Monday, went to check out my email and under the headings that scroll by was… "Believe it or not, celebrities are fat and zitty like the rest of us." Well since I'm ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You People Are Dogs Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,756 views

    Purity, desperation, needs

    THE TOUGH SAYINGS OF JESUS "YOU PEOPLE ARE DOGS" MATT 15:24-27 (p.693) July 18, 2010 INTRODUCTION: My mom has this picture of Jesus over her bed. It's been there for us as long as I can remember ---so long I kind of take it for granted every week when I look at it while we watch ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The People Of God: Laymen Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 12, 2011
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     | 9,010 views

    What are the implications of God calling we who make up the church “saints?” How do saints relate together?

    The People of God: Laymen (2 Corinthians 1: 1b-2) 1. A friend was in front of me coming out of church one day, and the preacher was standing at the door as he always is to shake hands. He grabbed my friend by the hand and pulled him aside. The Pastor said to him, "You need to join the Army of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    People Without Veils Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 24, 2011
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     | 6,162 views

    Being under the New Covenant means changing from the inside out.

    People Without Veils (2 Corinthians 3:7-18) 1. Sometimes there is no winning. A man recounts a time when he had to enter the military while the draft was still in place: I didn’t enlist in the Army — I was drafted. So I wasn’t going to make life easy for anyone. During my ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Comfort My People Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 7, 2013
     | 4,761 views

    We are not only saved by faith, we are comforted by faith, motivated by faith, and anticipate God’s glorious presence by faith.

    Comfort My People (Isaiah 40:1-5) 1. My view: one Isaiah, this written before 680 BC. 2. Many of our most important NT teachings find their origin in these chapters. 3. Isaiah’s times [Rise of Assyria] 4. The first part of Isaiah has a variety of themes, but heavy on judgment. 5. Latter part ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Confronting Toxic People Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 22, 2009
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     | 6,491 views

    Jesus confronted toxic people, inviting them to "de-tox" and restoration.

    Jesus and Toxic People 2 Galatians 6:1-5 Confronting Toxic People A few weeks ago it seemed that almost everyone who I sat down and talked with were dealing with “toxic” people in their lives. Weeks like that are like “discernment for dummies” for me. I figure if I keep coming across the same ...read more

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    Forgiving Toxic People Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jul 6, 2009
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     | 5,472 views

    We are called to forgive if we are to receive forgiveness

    Justin & Marie Sarah & Wes Jesus and Toxic People July 5, 2009 Forgiveness Matthew 6:14-15 Review where we’ve been – love & serve Toxic people; confront/engage Toxic people; know the Father’s love; when we have to break relationship… Return to a sermon I preached nearly 10 years ago as my ...read more

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    Pastoring A Rebellious People Series

    Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 17, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,104 views

    God calls Ezekiel to minister to a tough crowd with a tough message!

    Chapter Two of Ezekiel, following the amazing vision of God’s glory in Chapter one, describes God’s call to Ezekiel as well as his mission. He is to go to a people who are discouraged and disgruntled. However the reason for their discouragement and bitterness is a failure to recognize ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Clothed As God's People

    Contributed by Rodney Langley on Apr 1, 2011
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     | 3,838 views

    Colossians 3 is filled with teaching about how to live as a Christian. The apostle Paul discusses clothing in this passage. Not our physical clothing, but how we dress and present ourselves to the world around us. He tells us that we who are in Christ

    CLOTHED AS GOD’S PEOPLE Colossians 3:1-17 Rodney Langley Introduction: Colossians 3 is filled with teaching about how to live as a Christian. The apostle Paul discusses clothing in this passage. Not our physical clothing, but how we dress and present ourselves to the world around us. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Comfort My People Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 28, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,731 views

    Comfort for those who pursue God is real; however, it is not comfort as we seek in the world.

    Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that her warfare is ended, that her iniquity is pardoned, that she has received from the LORD’s hand double for all her sins. Contemporary Christians seem often to exhibit a flaccid faith. They believe the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris McCarthy avatar

    Game Changing People Series

    Contributed by Chris Mccarthy on Dec 2, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,704 views

    This series is designed to change the way the Church perceives and influences this broken world.

    People of the Change Game Changer Series 11.21.10 “Close your eyes. Count to 10. Open your eyes. Imagine every second, every minute, every day of your life is visually blank. Charlie Wilks is 100 percent blind. He can sense only extreme light. He is a smart, witty 14-year-old kid who even ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Gifts Of The Wise People

    Contributed by Jay Bunting on Dec 25, 2010
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     | 3,441 views

    This sermon challenges us to bring our gifts to the King of Kings.

    Epiphany 2011 Matthew 2:1-12 Gifts of the wise people. Today’s Gospel reading is where the story of the wise men coming to worship at the feet of Jesus is told. It is during this time of year, immediately following Christmas, that we commemorate this event; and this week is widely ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican