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  • Craig Condon avatar

    Let The Light Shine Upon Us

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jan 30, 2015
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    In the Anglican Church, we do not have altar calls, spelled “A-L-T-A-R”, but Jesus always issues an altar call, spelled “A-L-T-E-R”. He calls on us to change our lives for a better fit. He calls on us to change habits that drag us down.

    John 1:1-17 is John’s version of the nativity story. It doesn’t begin with shepherds and angels and a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes lying in a manger. John’s nativity story takes us back to the beginning of creation and time, and it echoes the creation story in Genesis. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Christmas Message Isaiah 7:10-14 & Matthew 1:23

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Dec 3, 2013
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    God takes a curse and turns it into a blessing. The prophecy a virgin would bring forth a son expressed God's displeasure with Ahab, yet God took that warning to Ahab and used it as a blessing to us. God, even today, turns our curses to blessings.

    Some Children’s Christmas jokes: (http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/xmas/jokes.html ) What’s the difference between a Christmas alphabet and an ordinary alphabet? A Christmas alphabet has no l (noel-get it?) Why is it always cold at Christmas? Because it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • A J "therightrevrhino" Watkins avatar

    And You Call Yourself A Christian Really?

    Contributed by A J "Therightrevrhino" Watkins on Dec 21, 2013
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    This message was penned and preached to remind us that being in everyone else's business and judging them is not as Christian as we think. There are texts that address this but this message is for those holier than thou people in churches everywhere.

    And You Call Yourself A Christian, Really? Psalm 150 - Philippians 4:4 By Pastor A. J. Watkins D.Min. King James Version Utilized Ryrie, Henry, and Clarke Study Aides Simonton Genesis Ministries © June 2009 Today’s society is in a major turmoil. We have people still hating people so much ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Wrap And The Woof

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Apr 14, 2013
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    I have heard it said: “living for God easy is hard; living for God hard is easy.” It is the difference between getting in the boat and setting down and standing on the edge and trying not to fall out. The latter isn’t a question of ‘if’ you fall out, it

    Quotes: “Make sure you are doing what God wants you to do--then do it with all your strength.” ― George Washington “Where your talents and the needs of the world cross, there lies your purpose.” –Aristotle “Faith is taking the first step, even when you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Revealed Truth Of God Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 19, 2013
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    Apostle Paul spoke under the anointing power of th eHoly Spirit and not limited to just his own abilities.

    Revealed Truth of God 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 This morning we are going to continue to be in the series “lessons learned from the Apostle Paul” Today looking in the book of 1 Corinthians stuck between chapter one- a chapter describing the power and wisdom of God and chapter 3 on how much ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Think! Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 21, 2012
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    Peace of mind comes to those who think obediently. Paul gives us great instruction here and promises that the God of peace will be with us as we practice Christian thinking and doing.

    Can you control your thoughts? Not that you have absolute and total charge over everything that goes on in your mind, but, can you decide to think about something if asked? If you can’t, we need to get help for you. Perhaps I should start all over and ask how much control do you have over your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mental Health

    Contributed by Roy Harris on Oct 13, 2010
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    A sermon on Mental Health: It may be a good idea to plan a special Sunday event, invite and honour mental health organisations in your community for doing great work.

    A sermon on Mental Health: It may be a good idea to plan a special Sunday event, invite and honour mental health organisations in your community for doing great work. World Mental Health Day: Today: 10/10/2010 This sermon can be used any time of the year, or on World Mental Health Day, 10/10 each ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Helmet Of Salvastion Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 5, 2012
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     | 4,977 views

    The soldier's helmet is one of the last pieces of armor to put on, but it is vital in keeping him safe.

    Helmet of Salvation Ephesians chapter 6:10-6:18 Introduction- We are winding down the series putting on the full armor of God. We have looked at several of the body ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Unexpected Journey: David

    Contributed by Dr. Ken E. Squires, Jr. on Jun 5, 2013
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    A look at the Unexpected Journey that God sent David on.

    7 But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.” (1 Sam. 16 - NIV) The Big Idea: God's Unexpected Journey ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Make God Angry

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 9, 2011
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    We must avoid the things that anger God.

    How to Make God Angry January 10, 2010 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must avoid the things that anger God. Focus Passage: Zephaniah 1:5-6 Introduction: pushing buttons to make someone mad I. Waiver between God and something else a. 1Kings ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowing God's Will

    Contributed by Darin Gary on May 2, 2012
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    God truly reveals His will when we begin to think as He thinks and live a pleasing life for the Lord.

    Knowing God’s Will (Romans 12:1-2; NKJV) “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. [2] And, do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Interpreting The Facts Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 28, 2010
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     | 5,338 views

    If we want to interpret life and the decisions of life reasonably, we need to develop the Biblical virtue of wisdom, a wisdom that comes from adjusting to God's Word.

    Interpreting the Facts (Numbers 13:1-33) 1. Joe Friday: "Just the facts, mam." 2. A lot of what is presented as facts are really interpretations of fact. When we are taught interpretations of facts as actual facts, we become biased and blind to the difference between what we have been told and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christ Our Life Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010
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     | 3,153 views

    Christ our Life (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Philippians chapter 1 verses 3-11. Ill: Genie and ‘box of chocolates. • Wouldn’t it be great to be able wish away our problems. • To have instant solutions to the things you desire. • In this letter there are no instant solutions, there are no quick cures; • But there are some ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Jesus Exhorts To Right Thinking"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 19, 2009
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    Sin turned our thinking around backward. Jesus has to turn that around before we can understand anything.

    “Now on the same occasion there were some present who reported to Him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices. 2 And Jesus said to them, “Do you suppose that these Galileans were greater sinners than all other Galileans because they suffered this fate? 3 “I tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Lalachan Abraham avatar

    Change Your Thinking, Revolutionize Your Life Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 2, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 31,554 views

    “Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts.”Proverbs 4:23 (GNT)

    CHANGE YOUR THINKING, REVOLUTIONIZE YOUR LIFE Proverbs 4:23 (GNT) says “Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts.” One of the most important steps we can take toward achieving our greatest potential in life is to learn to monitor our thoughts and its impact on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational