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  • Mike Cleveland avatar

    God Is Fully Revealed In Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Nov 5, 2007
     | 3,915 views

    The one requirement that we have in this life is that we know God. Without that we do not have eternal life; we have eternal punishment. So Jesus came to reveal God, to make Him known. The method of knowing God is through forgiveness of our sins, where we

    God is Fully Revealed in Jesus Christ Please open your Bibles to John chapter 17. Today’s subject is “How to Know God.” But wait a minute; a good majority of people don’t really care to know God. We hear all the time, oh that religious stuff is fine for you, but I’ve got my work and my family, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Smith avatar

    The Deserving Poor? (Matthew 15:10-28)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 7, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,154 views

    Why waste time with negative pepole who are never going to make much progress? Because we follow a shepherd who will leave the ninety-nine grazing to pursue one lost sheep....

    ‘And Jesus went away from there and withdrew to the district of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman from the region came out and cried, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David; my daughter is severely possessed by a demon.”’ (Matthew 15:21-22) One of the most formative experiences in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Citizenship Day

    Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 17, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,940 views

    In his letter to the Philippians, Paul writes: “But our citizenship is in heaven." This sermon explores that idea.

    When I was in college, one of my friends, who immigrated to this country from South Korea with his family when he was 14, became a citizen of the U.S. First he lived in this country for some time, learning the language and gaining familiarity with its customs. Then he went through a period of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Parable Of The Talents

    Contributed by William Mouser on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,457 views

    The parable of the talents reminds Christians that their stewardship of God’s provisions will be judged when Jesus returns to the earth.

    Psalm 90 Zephaniah 1:7,12-18 1 Thessalonians 5:1-10 Matthew 25:14-15,19-29 The Parable of the Talents Today is the next to the last Sunday in the liturgical calendar for the season we call Trinity. This season begins on Whitsunday or Trinity Sunday, and runs through Advent, which is two Sunday ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Thanking Your Way To A Strong Family Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 55 ratings
     | 45,289 views

    According to one researcher, one of the characteristics of a strong family is "appreciation" or thankfulness for others in my family. Why do we find this so hard to do, and how do we train ourselves to be appreciative?

    OPEN: Back in the 70’s, a woman wrote an article I found interesting. She said that her cousin had invited them to “Come for a thanksgiving dinner on Saturday, March 20th.” She wrote: “She was not celebrating an early Thanksgiving. She was saying that all was well with her husband, who had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Rollercoaster Of Life

    Contributed by David Sorn on Dec 1, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,738 views

    When we suffer through trials, we should look for ways we can learn from them and trust that God is in control no matter what the outcome is.

    INTRODUCTION One of my biggest worries during my senior year of college was getting a job. It was now time for me to enter the “real-world.” Well actually, I wasn’t going to enter the “real-world.” I was going to Seminary. But nonetheless, I still needed a job to provide for myself and my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    All I Need Is A Miracle (Revised)

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Dec 7, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,806 views

    What does a miracle tell us? That we are children of God!

    A mother had taken her young toddler son to Acapulco. She and her son were having a great time playing on the beach, kicking around the sand, and just have a fun time exploring. The little boy was just poking around when we saw a quarter. As toddlers are wont to do, he went to the shiny object, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Ought To Be Congratulated

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 13, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,861 views

    Many of us know about the separation of the sheep and the goats, but what is the reason for the separation? Since it cannot be only our treatment of the down and out there must be another reason.

    Matthew 25:31-46. “You ought to be congratulated” Scripture Readings:- James 1:19-27 Matthew 25:31-46 (text) Congregation in the Lord, The basic teaching of this passage is obvious … Jesus summarizes it in verse 46. “Then they (the goats) will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave Bootsma avatar

    Embracing Grief And Loss Series

    Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Dec 15, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 13,005 views

    Some see grief as something to get over with as quick as possible, but God wants to deepen us through it.

    Grief is typically treated as something to be "gotten over with" as soon as possible, or certain things are not seen as worthy of grief. If others were not impacted the same way as you then you have the problem. There doesn’t seem to be any room for people responding differently when it comes to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Battling Life's Trials...

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Feb 28, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,959 views

    Have you ever had "one of those days?"

    ACTS 16:16Once when we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl who had a spirit by which she predicted the future. She earned a great deal of money for her owners by fortune-telling. 17This girl followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, "These men are servants of the Most ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Darrin Hunt avatar

    Torn Between Two Loves Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,893 views

    Part of a series in Philippians, we are encouraged to make Christ our life.

    Illus. 3 men discussing their funerals, what they would want people to say. •"He was a great humanitarian, an asset to his community." •"He was a great family man, loved his family." •"Look, he’s moving!" “What would you like on your tombstone”? What would you like to accomplish before you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Sawyer avatar

    Marriage: Building A Fortress That Stands Series

    Contributed by James Sawyer on Mar 8, 2007
     | 3,243 views

    In a society where marriage is under attack The Bible offers an answer that teaches us what God’s Best is for a relationship between a man and a woman.

    Reviewing A Few Foundational Truths Predatory relationships do not work. We live in a society that teaches us that we need to go after what we want. Pursue the thing that we think will fill us. But the bible disagrees with this. James 1:14-15 But each person is tempted when he is drawn away and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Eternally Improving Your Love Report Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,973 views

    Believers can practice things in the temporal that will affect their eternity.

    Living in Chapter 13 and Loving It (Part 4 of 4) Eternally Improving Your Love Rating 1 Cor. 13:8:13 Feb. 25, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Ancient mirrors were not precise, nor did they give perfect reflections. 1 Science was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrin Hunt avatar

    You First Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,769 views

    Part of a series in Philippians, we are challenged to practice humility as Christ demonstrated.

    Mark Hodges (SC.com) During the days when Mohammed Ali was a great boxer, he would go around in his arrogance and say, "I am the greatest." Humility was never his strong suit. One day, back in his prime, he was on an airplane and the plane was ready to take off and the flight attendant had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Part 5 - Hate Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Mar 24, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,840 views

    Part 5 of our series examines how fear can grow into anger, and anger into hate and how if we do not deal with our behaviors, they can destroy us.

    They Must be Giants 5 – Hate Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION Most of us are all familiar with the story of David & Goliath. 1 Samuel 17 We are continuing our series entitled “They Must be Giants!” We have spoken on; † David & ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church