Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

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  • Lanny Smith avatar

    Opportunities!

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Aug 17, 2021
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    Whatever occupies our attention is taking our time. We need to use our time wisely.

    Opportunities! 2021 Summer Series / Ephesians 5:15–20   • “Screen Time.” App to track how much time you spend on on your smartphone . • The average time spent staring at our phones is 4-5 hours/day. • there’s a new metric that measures our “check-ins.” How often we just pick up the phone to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Swallowed Up Or Spewed Out Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 6, 2003
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    God disciplines us when we turn aside from His will: either we get swallowed up in addictive behavior, churchianity, busy-ness, and controversy; or God spews us out as ill-equipped, unreceptive, divisive. Confess our distress, admit our limitations, and

    What parent does not dread this awful experience? In your care is a small child. You turn your back for just an instant –to answer the phone, to get a drink of water – and when you come back to that child, she is coughing and choking, clutching at her throat. Those curious eyes saw something ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fruit Bearing Service Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003
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    Why should we serve God?

    Fruit Bearing Service Romans 7:1–25 INTRODUCTION If you have children you’ve probably had a conversation similar to this one very recently. “Son, I need to tell you something.” And then you proceed to bestow upon him the innumerable bits of knowledge you have gained on a particular subject over ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We're Late For Work

    Contributed by Billy Kryger on Jun 19, 2003
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    Time is growing short for us to work for the Lord. This message alliterates several reasons why it is imperitive that we get busy

    INTRODUCTION: · Christ set a Divine example: “I must work…” · Our work must be of God: “the works of Him that sent me…” · Time is short: “The night cometh when no man can work” · We must get to work because of… BODY: I. THE SAVIOUR’S COMMAND A. Matthew 10:7 “As ye go preach” B. Matthew 10:27 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Tears, Laughter, Astonishment"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 26, 2003
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     | 7,998 views

    If we share Christ with a hopeless, scornful world we will be astonished by the results.

    Mark 5:35-43 “Tears, Laughter, Astonishment” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Here Jesus comes face to face with normal attitudes and conduct in the event of a tragedy. While Jesus is still speaking to a crowd, one of Jairus’ servants ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Powerful Testimony Series

    Contributed by Paul Newell on Jul 11, 2003
    based on 166 ratings
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    Power of Testimony - Four Strategies To Making Your Walk Match Your Talk This is part two of a two part series - Part One is "Losing Your Testimony"

    It’s only natural – we want to share our story! Your story can have a powerful impact on someone else’s life, even if it’s just a little part of that story! This past week gave us several great examples of that truth. While enjoying the 4th of July fireworks at Stewart Park in Beaumont, Mary ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Losing Your Testimony Series

    Contributed by Paul Newell on Jul 11, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
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    This is an outline of part one of the series The Power of Testimony.

    All of us desire to have a good testimony. We want our walk to match our talk. We want the story of God’s work in our lives to be as powerful to those who here it as it is to us. The Apostle Paul is dealing with the issue of testimony in this final chapter in Galatians. In the first part of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let It Shine

    Contributed by Bo Brown on Jul 13, 2003
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     | 5,808 views

    A)GOD HAS A PURPOSE FOR EACH ONE OF US

    LET IT SHINE MATTHEW 5:14-16 INTRO: A) GOD HAS A PURPOSE FOR EACH ONE OF US B) THAT PURPOSE INVOLVED OUR SALVATION C) THAT PUPOSE INVOLVED OUR OBEDIENCE D) HE HAS CALLED US: 1) HE HAS CALLED US TO BE 2) HE HAS CALLED US TO BE CHANGED 3) HE HAS CALLED US TO BE DIFFERENT 4) HE HAS CALLED US TO BE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Guy With The Donkey

    Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 14, 2003
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    Actually all of us have a donkey. Each of us have things in our life if given back to God, would help carry Jesus to another place. What is it that you have, a song, a hug, an idea or just a little time? Maybe you can write a big check or teach a greatles

    The Guy with the Donkey Matt 21:2 - 3 Matt 21:2 - 3… If anyone asks what you are doing, just say, ’The Lord needs them,’ and he will immediately send them." ILL Talking to some of the interesting bible characters in heaven will be interesting. Some would like to talk to “one of the Mary’s”, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Johnny Small avatar

    Go!

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Jul 19, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,981 views

    Christ commands us to go and witness to others. This isn’t optional. Witnessing and serving is commanded of all of us.

    Go! A couple of weeks ago I preached a sermon about the three most important words in the Bible. These words are “God so Loved”. Because of these three words, all people, of all colors, of all cultures has the hope of eternal life in Heaven with God our Father, if people will except Christ as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Newton avatar

    "Israel's Teacher"

    Contributed by Ron Newton on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,223 views

    The spiritual birth message needs to be directed toward the Church and not just those who know their lost.

    Introduction 1. Nicodemus ... a man of the Pharisees. A member of the Jewish ruling counsel. 2. The Pharisees ... Known as religious purists A party which grew from the 2nd century ‘Hasidim’ (God’s loyal ones). Their supreme delight was the keeping of the law (Including the oral ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Walking In Life Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 7, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,249 views

    This is the 1st study in the study "Light In The Darkness".

    WALKING IN LIFE 1 John 1:1-1:4 We live in an extremely religious time. Notice I said religious, not Christian. Our society says, “You believe what you want and I will believe what I want”. They also say, “All paths (religions} lead to the same God.” As a Christian, I know this is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bo Dunford avatar

    What's Wrong With Our Fishing

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 19, 2002
    based on 95 ratings
     | 6,606 views

    Why are we not winning more people to Christ?

    LUKE 5:1-9 “WHAT’S WRONG WITH OUR FISHING?” A) Back in July, I attended the National Association Of FWB’s in Memphis, Tenn. * It was my very first, and I’m telling you, I loved it! * There was great preaching ... Booths set up in the Convention Center ... Church growth ... * I read stories of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Who Have You Been With?

    Contributed by James May on Jan 5, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,476 views

    When you have been with Jesus, others will see Jesus in you.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Cambridge avatar

    The Shield And The Sword

    Contributed by David Cambridge on Jan 9, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,003 views

    The fundamentals of our faith are constantly under attack. This lesson considers the Christian’s response.

    Faith Under Fire The Shield And The Sword Introduction 1. The fundamentals of our faith are under constant attack: the virgin birth, Jesus’ death on the cross, and the resurrection. In the previous lesson, we warned of the danger of constant exposure to such attacks and the consequences to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ