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  • Anthony Craver avatar

    The Joy Of Alignment Series

    Contributed by Anthony Craver on Sep 27, 2006
     | 9,477 views

    You can have joy by aligning yourself with God’s passion, God’s purpose, and God’s perspective!

    The Joy of Alignment with God Philippians 1:12-26 I. Introduction We are continuing to talk about joy! The Christian life should be a joyful life. The preacher once said that some Christians look like a mule eating oats out of a half-inch gas pipe. What does it take to be joyful? We ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Our Task Is Clear

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 23, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,243 views

    Here are the three guys sent off to take the world for Christ. What a task! But how were they supposed to do such an awesome thing? We will find that God has already mapped our course, and all we have to do is follow.

    Passage: Acts 13:4-12 Intro: There is something very pure about the first time God does something. 1. think of the days of Creation, when God was making the universe PP Job 38:3-7 2. the sending of Jesus to the earth, and the joyous shouts of angels. 3. and here in this passage, this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Humpty Dumpty's Life

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 12, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 23,707 views

    A broken life changed by the power of Christ

    "Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall. Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. All the Kings horses and all the kings men. Couldn’t put Humpty together again" There are various theories of the origin of Humpty Dumpty. “Humpty Dumpty” referred to King Richard III, 1483-85 the hunchbacked monarch. At the Battle of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Stand Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,357 views

    To stand against the forces of evil, we must both "get real" and "get ready".

    * To read the writings of Paul is to be reminded of several things. We are reminded that the believer lives differently than the non-believer. We are reminded that the believer, has a specific way to develop and grown. Our beliefs should impact our lives, families, work, play, and performance. * ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Surrendering To Victory Series

    Contributed by John Thomson on May 7, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,799 views

    Whenever we fully surrender to the perfect will of God, He accomplishes more than we could possibly dream about.

    SURRENDERING TO VICTORY # 1 TITLE: ABSOLUTE SURRENDER TEXT: 1 KINGS 20:1-4 CENTRAL THOUGHT: Whenever we fully surrender to the perfect will of God, He accomplishes more than we could possibly dream about. Many years ago, when Denise and I were looking to find a church, we went visiting to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stem Cell Research? Right Or Wrong?

    Contributed by David Diyanni on May 7, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,531 views

    Stem cell” research is being touted as a means to healing from all sorts of diseases. We need to be careful to see that some of this research is just another attack against unborn children.

    Stem Cell Research? Right Or Wrong? Ps 139:13-16 Introduction 1. As bible believing Christians we believe that all human life is sacred. From conception to old age, every human being is made in the image of God and needs to be treated with dignity and respect. 2. There are many passages ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    Spanking: The Bottom Line

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,051 views

    With the new law being introduced in California to ban spanking this message takes a biblical view of what many say is discipline from the "dark ages."

    THE BOTTOM LINE: “To Spank or Not To Spank” Proverbs 23:13-14 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2007) “Don’t be afraid to correct your young ones; a spanking won’t kill them. 14 A good spanking, in fact, might save them from something worse than death.” Proverbs 23:13-14 (Message) Introduction: Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Showing Mercy To Your Neighbors

    Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Feb 26, 2006
    based on 46 ratings
     | 7,640 views

    Everyone wants to be a "Good Samaritan" or a good neighbor, but there are 100’s of excuses we use to keep us from doing so. Find out the top five excuses and how to erase them from your life so that you can show real mercy to your neighbors.

    Showing Mercy to Your Neighbor Luke 10:25-37 Modern day Good Samaritan A conservative, republican-voting CEO flew from Boston to Atlanta on business. In a dimly lit corner of the rental car lot, three men assaulted him, took his wallet and laptop and left him bleeding and unconscious. By ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christ: Author Of Salvation Series

    Contributed by Michael Goodfellow on Nov 11, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,684 views

    Christ as the one who leads the way for believers, even in the most difficult times.

    In our modern world, and especially as the 21st century is upon us we are still in many ways bothered by the notion that God sent his son to suffer and to die. We are bothered because it seems to us, as it would seem to any rational person, like a very harsh thing for a god of love to do. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Afflictions Of The Righteous Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on May 4, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 17,742 views

    Part 20 of a series in Psalm 119

    The Afflictions of the Righteous Part 20 Sermon Series: A Word about the Word Date: October 5, 2003 P.M. Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Psalm 119:153-160 Introduction Once again the psalmist seems to be preoccupied with the oppression and opposition he is facing. He is making his way out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Lose Your Saltiness!

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 26, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 14,141 views

    We are to add flavor and spice to a tasteless world; taste and see that the Christian is good.

    Don’t Lose Your Saltiness Luke 14:28-35 28 "Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will he not first sit down and estimate the cost to see if he has enough money to complete it? 29 For if he lays the foundation and is not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule him, 30 saying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Burying The Bible Burner

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 27, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,829 views

    As we approach this character study, I am reminded of the Christmas Season Character of Scrooge. Yet, as the story of Scrooge goes, even he has some redeeming qualities evident by the end of his tail. Not so with Jehoiakim. This king goes from bad to w

    BURYING THE BIBLE BURNER Jehoiakim Jeremiah 22, 23, 26, 33 INTRODUCTION: As we approach this character study, I am reminded of the Christmas Season Character of Scrooge. Yet, as the story of Scrooge goes, even he has some redeeming qualities evident by the end of his tail. Not so with Jehoiakim. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    To, Love, Honor & Cherish Part 1

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Sep 19, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,175 views

    3 Part sermon, viewing the paralells of husband and wife to Jesus and His Bride.

    To, Love, Honor & Cherish Part 1. Eph 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself up for it; How many remember their wedding vows? Remember the preacher saying to each; To, Love, Honor & Cherish? I would like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Navigating With The Landmarks

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,819 views

    We can tell where we are in our lives by looking at the map of God’s Word, as well as noticing landmarks which are characteristic of the particular path we are on. But we can change!

    Passage: Acts 5:17-42 Intro: When it comes to navigation, some of us are map people and some are landmark people. 1. and some of us are hopeless! 2. map people like a nice visual representation, with street names and arrows 3. landmark people want “go to the McDonalds and turn left. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    Unity & Oneness In Christ Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jun 14, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,567 views

    A sermon based on Gal. 3:28.

    Sermon for 3 Pentecost Yr C, 20/06/2004 Based on Gal 3:28 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta Unity and oneness in Christ, baptismal equality, dividing walls of the human race have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran