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  • Michael Stark avatar

    Afflicted Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 11, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,168 views

    The Messiah has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows. What does that mean to us in our modern world? That is the question raised in this study of Isaiah's presentation of the Suffering Saviour.

    “Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted.” [1] Christmas has traditionally been a time of festive joy. Families gather to feast and to exchange gifts, friends are invited to share in joyous, even raucous celebration, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Under New Management

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Feb 20, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 13,865 views

    God has placed his resources in our hands. We will have to give account for how we managed those resources, and we will have to bear the consequences of poor management.

    February 16, 2003 Luke 16:1-3 “Under new management” INTRODUCTION It was Valentine’s Day, and everyone knows that there is no better day to propose than that one. So a young man decided that he was going to take the plunge and ask his sweetheart to marry him. He took the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shaped For Serving God Series

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 14, 2004
    based on 79 ratings
     | 32,761 views

    This is my version of Rick Warren’s Sermon for the 40 Days Of Purpose. It deals with all of us being prepared to do ministry.

    Shaped For Serving God 11-7-2004 Purpose Driven Church Part 5 1 Samuel 17:32-40 John 13:1-17 There was a young man in his late teens, that was pretty much considered as a nobody by his family because he was the youngest of eight sons. He had the job of taking care of the sheep. No ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Finding Joy In Hard Times Series

    Contributed by Dan Stires on Sep 21, 2014
     | 13,204 views

    When facing difficult times we can find Peace and Joy only from a committed relationship with Jesus Christ

    Finding Joy in Hard Times James 1:1-8 James 1:1-8 New Living Translation (NLT) Greetings from James 1 This letter is from James, a slave of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. I am writing to the “twelve tribes”—Jewish believers scattered abroad. Greetings! Faith and Endurance 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Areopagus Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 8, 2022
     | 2,454 views

    The focus of this sermon is Paul's observational skills and how Christians can also practice observing people and culture in a way that helps us connect them to the Gospel and lead them back to God.

    Sermon Date 11-09-2014 Areopagus (Chuck Gohn) How many of you detest waiting in line for anything? I hate waiting in line. I hate waiting in grocery lines. I hate waiting on the telephone. I hate waiting in the doctor’s office. I just don’t like it. I am always thinking about ways I can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Law Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 5, 2022
     | 1,396 views

    God will judge sinful humanity 1) Impartially (vv. 11) through what was 2) Illuminated (v. 12-15) and based on their 3) Intention (Romans 2:16).

    Romans 2:11-16. 11 For God shows no partiality. 12 For all who have sinned without the law will also perish without the law, and all who have sinned under the law will be judged by the law. 13 For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but the doers of the law who will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Becoming Y2f Compliant

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 7, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 2,822 views

    Just as Mario has been struggling with his English, and I have struggled with my Spanish, my guess is that many of you are struggling with learning another language. It’s called the language of evangelism.

    Becoming Y2F Compliant As you may know, Beth and I spent the last three years in Mexico City working as church planters. My primary activity was to offer English classes to business people. I taught for a computer company called Silicon Graphics, and also held classes at Pepsi Cola. One day, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reaching Out Together Series

    Contributed by Leroy Redding on Oct 22, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,249 views

    Week 2 of 40 Days of Community adapted from Purpose Driven Ministries

    Reaching Out Together Welcome to our 2nd week of 40 Days of Community! During the next 40 days, we are doing two things: deepening the sense of community within our church family, reaching out to the community around our church family. We’re learning to build stronger relationships in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    There Must Be Factions Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 4, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,896 views

    Worship at the Lord’s Table may either be focused on Christ, or on the individual participating. Paul cautions against trivializing the Lord’s Table to suit oneself.

    1 CORINTHIANS 11:17-20 THERE MUST BE FACTIONS “In the following instructions I do not commend you, because when you come together it is not for the better but for the worse. For, in the first place, when you come together as a church, I hear that there are divisions among you. And I believe it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sowing And Reaping Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 24, 2020
     | 7,214 views

    It is true - we do reap what we sow, whether it be in training for a marathon, planting corn or beans, strengthening our marriages, disciplining our children, taking thoughts captive, or simply being kind to people.

    Dance Lessons: Sowing and Reaping Galatians 6:6-10 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 06-28-2020 Run, Forrest, Run I stood at the starting line of the 2014 Christie Clinic Marathon in Champaign shaking like a leaf. Yes it was a bit chilly but that’s not why my nerves were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Care About People? We Can Choose To Do It

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 3, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,686 views

    We make a choice as to whether or not we will go out to win people for Jesus Christ.

    Why Care About People, We Can Choose To Do It Genesis 18:16-23 Mark 1:14-21 Glenville-11-2012 Today we are continuing our series entitled “Why Care About People.” Last week Pastor Toby spoke on We Can Choose To Do It, next week Pastor Kellie will speak on There’s a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Don't Waste Your Year Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 4, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 29,777 views

    Since our time on earth is limited, let's make the most of the time we have left.

    Don’t Waste Your Year Ephesians 5:15-17 Rev. Brian Bill January 4-5, 2014 In November a man in Janesville, Wisconsin purchased ad space on a highway billboard and put up these words: “Enjoy life now: There is no afterlife.” In December, after this sign came down, two area ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Responding To The Goodness Of God

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 27, 2022
     | 5,198 views

    The goodness of God is clearly revealed in Scripture; the goodness of God is rich in lovingkindness and tender mercies; the goodness of God leads to repentance; and the goodness of God requires a response.

    Sermon - Responding to the Goodness of God Romans 2: 1-4 “You may think you can condemn such people, but you are just as bad, and you have no excuse! When you say they are wicked and should be punished, you are condemning yourself, for you who judge others do these very same things. 2 And we know ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Blessing Of Remembering - Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 13, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,564 views

    It is a strange land when you try to whole on to joy and one another while your hearts are filled with grief. Yet be assured that God will not abandon us because we are in a strange land. There are some keys for thriving in a strange Land.

    Subject: The Blessing of Remembering Text: Psalm 137:1-6 “By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion. We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof. For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and they that wasted us ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sermon: Veterans Day Message - A Call To Remember

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 6, 2025
     | 430 views

    A celebration of freedon in a strange land. The Babylonians remembered Israel’s rich history and in celebration of their great victory over Israel, they mocked the people of God with a cruel request.

    Sermon: A Call To Remember Scripture Lesson: Psalm 137:1-6 “By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion. We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof. For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and they that wasted us ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist