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  • Victor Yap avatar

    Topsy Turvy Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 21, 2007
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     | 3,107 views

    Christmas

    TOPSY TURVY (LUKE 1:26-38) Christmas spirits are down every five years or so in the 21st century, as typified by the down years of 2002 and 2007. War and more rumors of war are in the air, unemployment is up and stocks are down, hearts are anxious and worried. In 2002, more than two years of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How God Sees Our Community

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 2, 2007
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     | 2,326 views

    As a church, the first step in developing a great connection with the community is to give serious thought toward our attitude to the community. Are we its judges, or our we the ones who bring blessing?

    Sermon for CATM on September 2, 2007 - “How Does God See our Community?” Luke 13:34 Jesus said: "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Two More Questions Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 6, 2007
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     | 4,293 views

    In this passage the Apostle Paul asks and answers two questions, one dealing with God’s faithfulness, and the second dealing with our sin.

    Scripture Today we resume our study in the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Romans. My series is titled, Romans: The Good News of God.” The Apostle Paul wrote this letter, the greatest letter ever written, to explain to the Christians in Rome, and to all Christians, how God brings us into a right ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God's Friends

    Contributed by Kevin Lockett on Sep 8, 2007
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    We can grow as friends of God by applying life lessons from three of God’s friends: David, Mary, and Peter. Appropriate for Pentecost, Confirmation, or honoring a pastor, deacon, teacher, or other faithful servant of God.

    “God’s Friends” Acts 2:1-21 The title for today’s sermon comes from a confirmation text book used in my church.(1) In fact, the scripture lessons I selected for today are actually the texts traditionally read in Christian churches around the world on Pentecost Sunday – the day on which ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Extreme Makeover

    Contributed by Benjamin Hailey Sr on Sep 17, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,771 views

    This sermon speaks to the transforming power of a relationship with God through Jesus Christ.

    “A NEW PEOPLE” God’s Extreme Makeover 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 PASTOR BENJAMIN T. HAILEY SR “UBC” Union Baptist Church of Allentown 2-13-05 “A New People”- God’s Extreme Makeover 2Cor. 5:10-21 Introduction: There is an interesting television program that airs each week called Extreme ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith In Action

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Sep 18, 2007
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    We all have it. Some more than others. Some people want more of it, while others try to deny having any of it at all. We rely on it to get us through each day, and it’s our key to eternal life.

    Other Scripture used: Genesis 15:1-6 Hebrews 11:1-3(4-7)8-16 Luke 12:32-40 Psalm 33 or 33:12-15, 18-22 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Becoming A Great Christian

    Contributed by Tony Rivers on Sep 29, 2007
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    Jesus tells us that in order to be great, we must be willing to become servant to all.

    Jesus Explains His Kingdom Matthew 20:20-28 Introduction: Attention: At one point during my seminary days, my wife and I gave up our jobs in Walters, Virginia so that we could return to Southeastern Seminary and so I could finish my degree. The plan worked out beautifully. I was able to move ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worthless Worship Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Oct 2, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 26,819 views

    What makes our worship worthless and meaningless? How can our worship become a genuine encounter with God?

    Encountering God – Part 6 - Worthless Worship Review What is worship? Encountering/responding to God’s heart toward us. Why worship? B/c we were created for this purpose. What do we need? A relationship with God through Jesus Christ. He acted on our behalf when we were still His enemies. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Introduction To 1 Peter Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 5, 2007
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    Introductory Sermon to 1 Peter series

    Sermon Brief Date Written: April 27, 2007 Date Preached: April 29, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study on 1 Peter Sermon Title: Introductory Sermon Sermon Text: 1 Peter Introduction: It is almost unanimous among scholars that Peter wrote this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christian’s Litmus Test Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on May 7, 2012
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     | 7,505 views

    Love is at the core of what it means to be a Christian.

    Title: The Christian’s Litmus Test I Text: I John 4:7-21 Thesis: Love is at the core of what it means to be a Christian. (Part 1 - This week I will speak on the love of God for us and next week we will look at Our love for others.) Introduction I am not a scientist but I do remember learning ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Believe In The Virgin Mary

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 13, 2012
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,304 views

    What is the significance of the virgin birth.

    I believe in the Virgin Mary. That may sound like a strange sermon title for a Protestant, but actually it is quite important. It is important to believe that there was such a person in history, that she was the mother of Christ, and that she was a virgin at the time of his birth. In fact, this ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Prayer Of Jabez

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 28, 2012
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     | 13,113 views

    As for Jabez, he was well intentioned, wealthy, and famous; he was a man of prayer. The best honor that any man can have is to have a relationship with God, and Jabez did, and he has his prayer recorded in the word of God, because it is significant and in

    The Prayer of Jabez One of the most popular books on the Christian best seller list is “The Prayer of Jabez.” I haven’t read the book, but I have heard an interview with the author. There are many who believe that this book brings a new revelation, and they put a lot of faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Nofear" Love! Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 4, 2012
     | 6,932 views

    Fear inhibits our abiity to experience the love of God and impedes our ability to love others... but perfect love expels our fear.

    Title: “No Fear” Love! Text: I John 4:7-21 (17b-21) Thesis: Fear inhibits our ability to experience the love of God and impedes our ability to love others… but perfect love casts out fear! Series: The fifth in the series from I John 4:7-21, “The Christian’s Litmus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Construction Zone Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jun 13, 2012
     | 5,065 views

    Father's, guiding our children, building families

    CONSTRUCTION ZONE (Father’s Day) Eph 6: 1-4 (p 829) June 17, 2012 INTRODUCTION: I want my sons to love their wives like I love their Mother…I want my son’s-in-laws to love my daughters like I love their Mom. As a husband, and father I want to “give them a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Exploring Canaan

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 2, 2012
     | 12,667 views

    Moses sends out the 12 spies into Canaan. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Their Opportunity - Special. (2). Their Outlook - Small. (3). Their Opposition.- Strong (4). Their Omnipotence.- Sovereign (5). Their Outcome.- Sad. SERMON BODY: Ill: • The bishop’s car ran out of petrol, • His wife, who was a passenger remembered seeing a garage half a ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren