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  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Kids Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 27, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,604 views

    How should kids play the part God has for them and why?

    Real Life: Playing Your Part - Kids Obey your parents Why should I? It is Commanded by God It is pleasing to God It is the right thing to do Honor your parents Benefits to yourself A Better Life A Longer Life Slide 1 Introduction Any kids here take science? Who can tell me about an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Examined Life

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008
     | 4,441 views

    We need to examine our lives to see how they match up to God’s expectations of us.

    I assume you’ve all heard of Socrates, the great Greek philosopher. He was sentenced to death in 399BC because he dared to criticise the immorality of Greek Society. His only defence at his trial was that he was doing Athens a great service by questioning the way they thought. When his friends ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Every Spiritual Blessing Pt. 2

    Contributed by David Mcallan on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,049 views

    The issue for God is relationship! God has done all He can to make us right before Him.

    Intro - Can I ask you a probing question... Q. Are these blessings listed here in the reading special to you? - We use the phrase, “taken for granted” every now and again to express the fact that from time to time, we do take things for granted - Whether that be a spouse, friends, parents, our job, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Grab Your Sheild: The Key Element Of A Spiritual Warrior Series

    Contributed by Jordon Leblanc on Aug 18, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,334 views

    The shield has been called the most important armour for a Roman soldier. In the same way, we need to take up our shield of faith. Based in Mark 4:35-41.

    Sermon points: As people of faith, we need to: 1) Allow Jesus to Get On Our Boat 2) Understand The Storms Will Come 3) Believe Christ Will Bring Us Through the Storm Changed We serve a great King, amen? Do you see why I get chills when I watch this? I can’t even explain it, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Decisions (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Larry Stockstill on Feb 13, 2009
     | 3,792 views

    How to make wise decisions.

    Decisions (Part 2) Financial Decisions Text: 2 Corinthians 1:17 NASB “Therefore, I was not vacillating when I intended to do this, was I? Or what I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, so that with me there will be yes, yes and no, no at the same time?” This message is the second in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Laissez-Faire Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 15, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,213 views

    Never ignore sin -- let it go!

    LAISSEZ-FAIRE Revelation 2.18-29 S: Sin C: Tolerance Th: God Speaks to the Church Pr: NEVER IGNORE SIN! CV: We will passionately pursue full devotion to Jesus Christ. I. THE CORRESPONDENT II. THE CHURCH III. THE COMMENDATION IV. THE CONCERN V. THE COMMAND VI. THE COUNSEL PA: How is the change ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rehab For A Scoundrel

    Contributed by Joel Smith on Feb 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,457 views

    God has some bitter medicine that can kill or cure the scoundrel in you.

    Airport security personnel have a fairly mundane job. They scan people with metal detectors, look through their bags, check their shoes, and sometimes pat them down. It’s probably not uncommon to find a knife accidentally left in someone’s pocket. On rare occasions they might find drugs or fire ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Too Much On The Plate Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,592 views

    God’s people aren’t immune from grumbling and murmuring, but those who wish to lead effectively will pray for divine solutions in handling dissension.

    In a small, struggling situation like those of many churches, it is tempting to look upon the “growing pains” of the early church with some degree of envy. They were adding to the church daily. They were filling up Jerusalem to overflowing with excitement about Jesus’ resurrection and the presence ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Trusting The God Who Will Provide Series

    Contributed by Clinton Smith on Feb 24, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,535 views

    God will meet your needs in the midst of the most difficult circumstances of life when you make Him a priority in your life.

    Martyn Lloyd-Jones offers an insightful perspective on how we use God’s name: What unworthy ideas and notions this world has of God! If you test your ideas of God by the teaching of the Scriptures you will see at a glance what I mean. We lack even a due sense of the greatness and the might and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Temptations, Trials & Tests: God Guides Us Through All.

    Contributed by Doug Koehler on Feb 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,917 views

    We give credit to God for much but, we should never give credit to God for Tempting us. Rather the credit should go to God for helping us through our temptations, tests and trials.

    Temptations, Trials and Tests: Text: Genesis 22:1-18 Text: Mark 1:9-15 JOKE: I am going to lay claim to this joke because I have never heard anyone else tell it. So blame me first if you shake your head after hearing it. Here it goes: Did you know that cars existed in the days of Jesus? It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Rebuilding Brokeness

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,625 views

    Nehemiah task is to rebuild the wall of Jerusalem. Now walls represent two things among others. First, they represent boundaries and structure. People without boundaries and structure in their life create children without boundaries and structures in thei

    Rebuilding Brokeness Nehemiah 1:1-4 If there is one thing which should summarize the Christian church, it is mission. The Gospel and the church is about rebuilding or healing brokenness. We’ve learned this and lived this even moreso since Katrina. To date, "The United Methodist Church has helped ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sidestepping Landmines

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 21,176 views

    There are many landmines that we need to sidestep. This message addresses three landmines, fear, jealousy and anger.

    Side Stepping Land Mines James 3:13-18 NLT If I were traveling across country in Viet Nam, Cambodia, or near the boarder of Thai-Burma area; one of my greatest fears would be encountering a landmine! Clear Landmines International says that one person dies every 30 minutes somewhere in the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    When God Is Silent

    Contributed by David Scudder on Mar 15, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,314 views

    Has anyone ever asked you how you were doing and you said, “I’m fine” when you didn’t mean it? I know I have. Today we may say “I’m fine” but honestly that may not be the case. The author of Psalm 130 was willing to admit that things were not fine.

    Purpose: To show how God gives peace in a difficult circumstance. Aim: I want the listener to trust God’s love when life is hard. INTRODUCTION: Has anyone ever asked you how you were doing and you said, "I’m fine" when you didn’t mean it? I know I have. A farmer named Joe made that mistake ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Be An Overcomer In Times Of Uncertainty

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,532 views

    When going through turbulent times and adversity we need to hear the words of the Lord, “When you go through deep waters and great trouble, I will be with you.” (Isaiah 43:2)

    Be An Overcomer in Uncertain Times Isaiah 43:1-3 “When you go through deep waters and great trouble, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown! When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. For I ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Timeouts Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 19, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 27,771 views

    The games are on every day. Basketball now takes center stage. March Madness and the game it features teaches us kingdom principles that can help us win in the game of life!

    “March Madness” Pt. 3 – Timeouts I. Introduction March Madness is in full swing. Many of you have begun to fill out your brackets. Who is going to win it this year? We started this series a couple of weeks ago and we have dealt with the truth that fouls are part of the game. I hope you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal