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  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    A Formula For Facing The Future

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 5, 2014
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    As the Israelites entered the Promised Land, they were at a threshold, just as we are every new year. In Dt. 28:28, Moses gives us a formula for facing the Future, one that is as apropo for us today as for the Israelites.

    A Formula for Facing the Future Chuck Sligh January 5, 2014 TEXT: Deuteronomy 29:29 – “The secret things belong unto the Lord our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law.” INTRODUCTION To ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mothers Day: Not Gospel Sermon, But A Tribute With Humour.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 23, 2014
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     | 32,933 views

    True motherhood is a lifetime task; but handled right, it is a calling, a privilege and a pleasure. Yet Mother’s Day is not for everyone. “When a father is not happy, who cares, but when a mother is not happy, nobody is happy!”

    Ex 2.1-10 Psalm 127 Col 3.12-17 John 19.25b-27 Summary: True motherhood is a lifetime task; but handled right, it is a calling, a privilege and a pleasure. Yet Mother’s Day is not for everyone. “When a father is not happy, who cares, but when a mother is not happy, nobody is ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Everyone Must Submit To Governing Authorities Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 10, 2014
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     | 32,500 views

    Paul speaks about authorities in this world. 1- Authorities are established by God 2- Authorities punish the wrongdoers 3- Authorities must be respected by all

    INTRO.- We have authorities or authority figures throughout all our lives. ILL.- Little Johnny was going to a public school and he was doing very badly in math. So his mother decided to put him into a Catholic school. When she got his report card at the end of the term, his marks in math had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Gods Statutes/ Constitution For Mankind

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Sep 15, 2011
     | 4,514 views

    In the way the world thinks today God has been removed from the throne of judgment. God has been stripped of His authority. God has been robbed as the moral ruler of this universe.

    Isaiah chapter 1/Duet chapter 6…Gods Statutes/ Constitution A revival is a spiritual awakening...So if we need a spiritual awaking then...we must be dosing off spiritually. I believe that our country has dosed off spiritually and so have a lot of individuals....when a country or a person ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Like A Moth To A Candle

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Sep 28, 2011
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    The church today does NOT do enough to bring people out of darkness and into the light. Levi followed Jesus and invited his friends to do the same, we can to.

    (All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) LIKE A MOTH TO A CANDLE Have you ever wondered why insects are attracted to light? I really think all living things, for the most part are attracted to light. There are of course some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Gluttony Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 8, 2011
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     | 5,571 views

    There are two variations of gluttony: there is the ordinary sin of gluttony which the Catholics call a venial sin meaning it’s forgivable and not going to derail our walk with God. Yet we still need to confess, repent and then move in the opposite directi

    Gluttony Luke 12:22-24, John 6:35 Chef Chris Cosentino, Food Network star and executive chef at Incanto restaurant in San Francisco, has created the Gluttony Pants for those of us who occasionally indulge and engorge without the post-meal awkwardness. The pants have three buttons, allowing you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Going Deep - Preparing The Heart Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jan 13, 2013
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     | 5,862 views

    Message about cultivating the heart so the Lord can work and the word can grow.

    Title: Jesus and the Word Theme: To understand that Jesus puts emphasis in receiving the Word. Text: Mark 4 Offering 2Co 9:6-7 But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. (7) So let each one give as he purposes in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Disobedience And Rejection

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 23, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,975 views

    The disobedience of King Saul and his rejection. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Ill: Both the hummingbird and the vulture fly over the desert. • All vultures see is rotting meat, because that is what they look for. • They thrive on that diet. • But hummingbirds ignore the smelly flesh of dead animals. • Instead, they look for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Pardon Me, But Your Frame Is Showing

    Contributed by James May on Mar 4, 2013
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     | 14,118 views

    David said in Psalms 103:14 that God knows our frame, that we are created from the dust of the earth that is corrupted by sin. How often does that frame show as we go about our daily lives? So many times I just want to stop someone in their tracks when

    Pardon Me, But Your Frame Is Showing By Rev. James May One of my favorite bumper stickers says, “Christians aren’t perfect, just forgiven”. That sums up the life of a Christian in just about as few words as I could think of. The Bible tells us in Romans 7:18 For I know that in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Behold The Lamb Of God

    Contributed by Mark Hall on Mar 10, 2013
     | 19,672 views

    This sermon relates the Passover of Exodus with Jesus as the Passover Lamb of God

    BEHOLD THE LAMB OF GOD This morning I want to walk you through the Passover story, which is one of the most powerful events found in the word of God. As believers in Christ, we celebrate a part of the Passover every year when we remember the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The message of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Spencer Miller avatar

    How Jesus Dealt With Rejection

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on Mar 10, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,043 views

    How should we deal with or respond to rejection? It’s a very good question especially when it comes to the Church.

    The now infamous Lance Armstrong once said, “A boo is a lot louder than a cheer.” And he actually hit the nail on the head, because no one wants to be rejected. It can make you come to the conclusion Oprah Winfrey came to when she said, “I don’t want anyone who doesn’t want me” because no one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Will Be Done Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 17, 2013
     | 3,978 views

    Part of the Lord's prayer - Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: Reason #1: It is hard to pray, because it means giving up control of your own life. Reason #2: It is hard to pray, because we often doubt that God wants the best for us. Reason #3: It is hard to pray, because God’s will sometimes involves suffering and pain SERMON ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Worship Wars

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 21, 2013
     | 5,031 views

    A sermon developed around the diviersity of thought concerning what constitutes true worship.

    “The Worship Wars” John 4:1-42 John 4:23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. 24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Killing Goliaths

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 30, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,614 views

    David did not kill Goliath - God did.

    We all face obstacles in life. Part of what makes life fantastic, exciting, worthwhile, and energizing is having a goal or a purpose or a call that is so worthwhile that we will fight through any obstacle, overcome any difficulty, literally “move any mountain” to overcome it. And I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Drawings Of Love

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 2, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,939 views

    This passage primarily refers to God’s ancient people, the Jews, the natural descendants of Abraham. He chose them, and separated them from the nations of the world.

    6/11/2008 THE DRAWINGS OF LOVE “The Lord hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved the with an everlasting love; therefore, with loving-kindness have I drawn thee.” — Jeremiah 31:3. This passage primarily refers to God’s ancient people, the Jews, the natural ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist