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  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    Please Don't Chase The Dove Away

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Aug 28, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,322 views

    This phrase refers to the Holy Spirit, often symbolized as a dove, and the warning it carries against actions that grieve the Holy Spirit and lead to division within the church. Our unity is a powerful force that can bring about significant change in the church and in the world.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (James 2:1) "My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons." (Proverbs 16:18) "Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Please Don’t Come For Christmas Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Tom Bartlett on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,239 views

    A four week series: Why Jesus shouldn’t have come. He wasn’t wanted, welcomed, worshipped and we’re not worthy.

    (OUTLINE) Please Don’t Come For Christmas – Part 1 4 reasons why Jesus shouldn’t have come Celebration Church - November 29, 2009 Matt 2:1-8 (NIV) “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, "Where is the one who has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "dear God, Please Give Me..."

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 31, 2023
     | 1,905 views

    If God offered to give you whatever you wanted, what would you ask for? Solomon teaches us how to ask for true riches.

    I found a website that published letters children addressed to God. As you can imagine, the letters are quite humorous. One girl wrote: “Dear God. Are you really invisible or it that just a trick?” Another child observed: “Dear God, I bet it is very hard for you to love all of everybody in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Kind Of People God's Uses

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 20, 2003
    based on 166 ratings
     | 19,369 views

    In this Christmas message we see that God uses ordinary people like you and me to accomplish His diving purpose.

    THE KIND OF PEOPLE GOD USES Luke 1:26-38 INTRODUCTION: A. The Bible shows that God is looking for people to use 1. So, what kind of people does God use to build His Church„Ÿto build His Kingdom B. Well, we do know that God chose to use Mary for a very special purpose„Ÿto bring His Son into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeremy Houck avatar

    The Games People Play - Aggravation Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 114 ratings
     | 9,814 views

    Using Board Games as a jumping off place we looked at our Christianity. This sermon deals with anger.

    The Games People Play Aggravation INTRODUCTION: Anger is probably the most powerful emotion we feel. Mickey Mantle had a friend who would let him hunt on his ranch. One day, along with teammate Billy Martin they went to the ranch to hunt. Billy stayed in the car while Mickey checked with his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Clint Carr avatar

    God's Love For His People

    Contributed by Clint Carr on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 14,650 views

    This outline shows how God’s people hurt Him, and how God responded.

    If there is one thing that I have learnt over this summer, it is that there is No life apart from God! If you don’t have Jesus, you don’t have anything! I am just a college student, but luckily God has opened my eyes to his beauty. He has shown me that you can have all you want in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus - The People's Choice Or Is He?

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Apr 11, 2014
     | 4,675 views

    A sermon for Palm Sunday that encourages us to see that Jesus is God's choice...which is far better than the people's choice...

    The recent Western Australia Senate elections highlighted something about the human condition. We are a fickled lot. Some people and parties dropped in popularity but up to 7% from 2013 to 2014. Highlighting it doesn’t take much for us to change our mind from praising and following someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Living Like "Wee" People

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 5, 2013
     | 3,832 views

    Zacchaeus may have been short in stature, but he was not short on some other important characteristics.

    Living Like “Wee” People Luke 19:1-10 In 1978, composer Randy Newman came out with a parody song entitled “Short People.” The song started out making fun of short people because apparently we like to make fun of short people. The song started: Short people got no ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Loving God And Loving People

    Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 3, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 17,301 views

    Our highest calling is to love God and love people. By doing this, we will fulfill God’s purposes of worship, fellowship, ministry, evangelism and discipleship.

    LOVING GOD AND LOVING PEOPLE (Sept. 2013 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) INTRO TO TOPIC: What on Earth are we here for? A quote from a book called The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren. He was on Piers Morgan with his wife this past week doing an interview about their ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A New People - Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 29, 2011
     | 3,488 views

    The 2nd in a 2 part series - this tells us, from scripture, how to KNOW when we are HIS NEW PEOPLE.

    A NEW PEOPLE – Pt 2 Acts 1:3-8 * Many times you have heard me say this in some form or fashion, but it is true so I’ll say it again, “This world needs a new type of people.” It is the result of the “Old man” running things that has run us into the ground. On ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Kane avatar

    How Do We Please God? Part 4

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 7, 2004
    based on 13 ratings
     | 1,966 views

    We please God as we allow God to make us “new creatures in Christ.”

    A few weeks ago I said, “We are always learning – formally and informally. We never stop learning something each and every day of our lives.” A key part of learning is thinking. One of the things that we do when we think is to create opinions about people, places, events, and even ourselves. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Eyriche Cortez avatar

    Will The Real Christ Please Stand Up? Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Nov 23, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,768 views

    If we really value Jesus Christ, we will value what He values.

    The last time I spoke we saw that what we believe about Jesus Christ is the most important thing about us. How we VIEW Jesus Christ determine how we VALUE Him. Our response to our Lord depends upon our relationship with Him. Now, how do we show our value for Him? Let us read 2 Corinthians 5:14-15. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Bartlett avatar

    Please Don’t Come For Christmas Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Tom Bartlett on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,738 views

    Four reasons why Jesus shouldn’t have come. He wasn’t wanted, welcome, worshipped and we’re not worthy.

    OUTLINE Please Don’t Come For Christmas – Part 2 4 reasons why Jesus shouldn’t have come Celebration Church – December 6, 2009 Why Jesus shouldn’t come: Reason #1 - He wasn’t wanted by the ruling authorities Reason #2 – He wasn’t welcomed by His own Luke 2:4-7 (NIV) “So Joseph also went up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Kane avatar

    How Do We Please God? Pt 2

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Oct 5, 2004
    based on 13 ratings
     | 1,389 views

    We please God when we follow God’s plan of salvation

    Last week I spoke of pleasing God and indicated that for some the word pleasing is a negative term due to life experiences. As I prepared for this morning, I determined to define the phrase pleasing God before we go further into this series because sometimes the same phrase or word has a different ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    How Do We Please God? Part 5

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 7, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 1,730 views

    We please God by following the Holy Spirit and allowing the Holy Spirit to change us from the inside out.

    Have you ever tasted or smelled chlorine? It’s that wonderful smell we smell when we get near a swimming pool. It is designed to keep bacteria from growing in the pool and making us sick. Those with pools know how important it is to get the right balance in the water between too much chlorine and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God