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  • James Powell avatar

    Giving

    Contributed by James Powell on Jan 25, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,945 views

    Our Ability and our attitude are important parts in our giving.

    (Stand for the reading of the word and turn to Malachi 3:6-12 While you are turning….let me tell you I appreciate this church and every person in it. You are a very giving church, there is no doubt about it and I have battled with even speaking on the subject of money. This church has shown it ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    A Healthy Body

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jan 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,965 views

    Examine the characteristics of a church that is functioning as a healthy body.

    Introduction- Last month I went for my annual physical. My doctor checked my pulse, my blood pressure, did blood tests, listened to my heart and lungs. He gave me a clean bill of health. I have an annual physical every year. All of us are concerned about our bodies and our healthy. You might be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The World's Greatest Book

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Feb 1, 2008
     | 3,644 views

    In this sermon you will examine your commitment to studying God’s word.

    The past month we have celebrating the ministry of the Sunday school. The Sunday school ministry is focused on studying the greatest book in the world. I want to begin by giving you a test to determine the strength of your Bible knowledge. Q. Who was the greatest financier in the Bible? A. Noah. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fear Not, God's Got Is With Them Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jun 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,143 views

    Fears are common - we all have them - but do we take them to the Lord?

    1. “I’m afraid Daddy”. Those were the words of my daughter not too long ago. Really it happens every now and then. • A noise or a sound startles her so she walks across the house to our bedroom and then startles me. That’s just how it GOES EH? • She’s there staring at me until my eyes open and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Brilliance On Display

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 10, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,273 views

    Because our lives are on display, we must let God’s light shine through us. I. You’ve Got Light II. The World Needs Light III. Let Your Light Shine

    Brilliance on Display Intro: 2 guys were carpenters, and 1 always was teasing the other, not repudiated to be very smart. One night he shined his flashlight up to the 2nd story of a house and said, ‘would you mind climbing up this light beam and get my hammer for me?’ The nitwit said, ‘hah, how ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Built To Serve

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,300 views

    Paul, Pt. 23

    BUILT TO SERVE (COLOSSIANS 3:22-25) The St. Bernard dog is renowned for its rescue work. The males weigh 140-200 pounds, and a fit and trained dog can pull more than 3,000 pounds of load on wheels. Over the centuries, they have saved about 2,000 pilgrims traveling between Switzerland and Italy. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Wise Advice Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 30, 2008
    based on 45 ratings
     | 34,189 views

    Jethro’s advise wasn’t just good for Moses in his day, it’s also good for Christians today. What lesson can we learn from this ancient man of God.

    OPEN: Back in the 90’s there was a president of was a president of Harvard University named Neil Rudenstine. Now, one of the major roles of college president is to raise money for the institution so they can pay the salaries and other financial responsibilities of the organization. And Neil ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Standing In The Gap Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 4, 2008
    based on 89 ratings
     | 110,023 views

    This series focuses on our role as intercessors, through prayer and action.

    Standing In The Gap Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30; Isaiah 6:8 Introduction Two weeks ago Nikki and I traveled to Tennessee to visit our family. To get to Tennessee, we traveled east on Interstate 70. Interstate 70 runs from Utah all the way to the upper east coast. As we traveled east on 70 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Do You Want?

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 5, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,699 views

    Jesus Asks the question - what do you want od at least two groups. The thing is that the answers can be obvious so why does He ask?

    What do you want? Mark 10:35-52 A lot of you have been attending the “Terrific Tuesday” services and I wonder if you are feeling anything? I wonder if any of you are feeling any renewal of your vival. That is the intent of holding a series of special services. To receive a stirring of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Fathers Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 27, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,324 views

    The role of fathers - Fathers day message

    Fathers – Don’t Provoke our kids to Anger Ways we do that Abuse our Authority over our kids Over Protect Our kids Over Indulge our kids Over Criticize our Kids What should we do? Do Raise our kids Do Discipline our kids – Educate, Discipline Do Instruct our kids (admonition), ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Overflow Of Love

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 4, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,394 views

    Paul and Silas demonstrated how to overflow with love. God also calls us to overflow with His love.

    Overflow of Love Acts 16:25-31 In Acts 16 Paul is on his third missionary journey. Paul traveled through Galatia and Phrygia and stopped overnight in Troas. During the night Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and begging him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” Acts 16:9 The ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Final Instructions - How To Be A Gospel Church Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,664 views

    How to be a gospel church; how to live lives that are appropriate for people who are waiting for Christ to return to take us to be with him forever.

    We’re going to be thinking today about how to be a gospel church; how to live lives that are appropriate for people who are waiting for Christ to return to take us to be with him forever. In the previous section of this letter we were reminded that even if we don’t know exactly when Jesus will ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    A Prayer For Knowledge Pt. 2

    Contributed by David Mcallan on Aug 8, 2008
     | 2,713 views

    As beloved children of God we must remember that we are in Christ & in God. It is through His power that we have become what we now are in Christ – through that same power which raised Christ from the dead.

    Intro No less than a few years ago, you would have looked suspiciously at people walking down the street talking to themselves. You might have even crossed the road to avoid them. Today, however, we immediately assume that such people are on their cell phones and using a wireless Bluetooth ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Closing The Loop Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Aug 12, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,878 views

    I preach expository messages, and this is from my series on the book of Acts.

    “Closing the Loop” Acts 14:19-28 December 30, 2007 If you really, really believe that you are right, what does that belief produce in you? Atheist Christopher Hitchens, as I’ve mentioned before, has written a book entitled God is Not Great, wherein he details all the myriad problems he has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Built To Serve Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,425 views

    Paul, Pt. 24

    BUILT TO SERVE (COLOSSIANS 3:22-25) The St. Bernard dog is renowned for its rescue work. The males weigh 140-200 pounds, and a fit and trained dog can pull more than 3,000 pounds of load on wheels. Over the centuries, they have saved about 2,000 pilgrims traveling between Switzerland and Italy. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible