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  • Richard LaRaviere avatar

    Spending Time With God

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 22, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,847 views

    Spending time with God is imperative for believers and the reasons why.

    Spending time with God Text: "But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint." (Isaiah 40:31, NKJV) Reason for this message: 1. We are under satanic attack a. "Be sober, ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Let’s All Praise The Lord

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 11, 2008
     | 7,187 views

    LET’S ALL PRAISE THE LORD

    PS.116: 19 PRAISING AND REJOICING IN OUR GREAT GOD 12-1-07 Today we’re going to try & talk just for a little while about the Greatness of God. So listen as I read today’s text verse found in PS.116:19 1O praise the LORD, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people. 2For his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Introduction: The Battle For The Better Babel Series

    Contributed by Rolland Bouchard on Dec 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,027 views

    Introduction to a series of lessons on the church and the struggles it is facing in this post modern world. An indepth look at an image of the church found in Genesis 11, the Tower of Babel.

    THE CHURCH INTRODUCTION Where do I begin? In a world of scattered thoughts, beliefs and values, it is hard to find a green light to “Go” on! I want to talk about so many items concerning the church, yet which topic has merit and which does not? Which topic is the best use of your time? In recent ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Can I See Of God Moving In My Daily Life?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 11, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,548 views

    This sermon looks at two key areas to watch for God’s movement in our daily lives.

    OPENING QUESTION: How can I see more of God moving in my daily life? - How can I invite Him into my daily life? - Am I on my own living my life? STARTING POINT: A starting point is believing God is active every day and letting Him out of the Sunday morning box. - Luke 1:8. - cf. to Mary’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Is Your Tree Dead ?

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 23, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,649 views

    True Joy for Christians.

    IS YOUR TREE DEAD ? Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. 1. LOVE Is the source of obedience Heb: 13:1Let brotherly love continue. John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Finding Strength For The New Year

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 28, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,812 views

    A message on finding strength during times of personal and national crisis and challenge. Given the last Sunday in 2009.

    Finding Strength for the New Year Where do you find strength in times of personal and national challenges? Where do you find strength when a member of your family has a pre-mature death? How do you make it through hurtful experiences that are not justified? Last November I attended a church ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Why We Make The Sign Of The Cross

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jan 12, 2010
    based on 25 ratings
     | 10,324 views

    A user-friendly explanation of the important biblical truths that the Sign of the Cross symbolises.

    WHY WE MAKE THE SIGN OF THE CROSS At many points in our worship we make the sign of the cross. Joining together 2 fingers and thumb we touch first our forehead, then move down to the bottom of the chest, back up and over to the left shoulder, across to the right shoulder. It’s something that ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Why Church? Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,265 views

    Today we must have a correct perspective of the church. God designed the church and placed Jesus as its head and they gave us a mission to fulfill.

    Why Church? Recognize new Church members: During the service! Video Illustration: From Blue Fish TV.com David Nasser: “How I escaped religion” I want to be clear on this the church of the New Testament is not a religion! Thesis: Today we must have a correct perspective of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Balanced Church

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jan 18, 2010
     | 3,889 views

    Sometimes we get so focused on just one aspect of Christianity that we fail to see the big picture: we miss the rest of the story.

    AN OLD SOLDIER’S PERSPECTIVE OF A BALLANCED CHURCH ILLUSTRATION In the summer time my wife and I love to feed hummingbirds. Our front porch faces west, which makes it an excellent place for flowers and for birds. Each year we put out 3 or 4 hummingbird feeders so that we can sit on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "If Everyone Were An Eye, How Would We Hear?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 20, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,660 views

    A sermon about finding love, meaning and hope within the Body of Christ.

    1 Corinthians 12:12-27 “If Everyone were an Eye, How would we Hear?” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Raise your hand if you’ve ever had a toothache. Nobody who has ever had that experience will need to be reminded just how all-consuming that kind of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    God Is Not A Hanyman

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 23, 2010
     | 3,529 views

    Handymen have many unfinished jobs which take money and time by a professional to fix. In contrast God, who begins the work in us, will bring it to completion. There is no project to big for God.

    I can relate to people who are handy-men. And I fully understand the motivations that drive a handyman • Certainly there is the motivation to save money. Why pay someone when you can do the job yourself? • Then there is also the satisfaction which comes when you step back from your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unseen Side Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 25, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,248 views

    The early disciples were serious about God and dangerous to the world. What is the difference between a safe church and a dangerous church? (from a series by Craig Groeshel, lifechurch.tv)

    Dangerous Church Pt 3 Introduction (from series by Craig Groeschell, lifechurch.tv) Welcome to- 3rd week- Dangerous Church series what is a dangerous church? how does it contrast with a safe church? do we want to be a safe/dangerous church? There was nothing safe about the NT church. Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Chris Surber avatar

    Looking Back, Gazing Forward

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jan 27, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,306 views

    A sermon for the annual meeting for casting vision in the life of the local church. Principals could be well adapted to another church.

    “Looking Back, Gazing Forward,” Genesis 9:8-17 Introduction One of the very special memories I have from my first trip to the Holy Land last year was that of swimming in the Dead Sea. It is a real adventure. First you head to pit which is filled with sticky and smelly mud. Against ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Rev. Richard Norman avatar

    The Quest

    Contributed by Rev. Richard Norman on Oct 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,467 views

    The Christian life is more than a day to day walk with the Lord, it is a “Quest.”

    1The Quest The Christian life is more than a day to day walk with the Lord, it is a “Quest.” 2The Bible is a treasure map. Have you heard of Rick Warren and his “Purpose Driven Life” series? It is a movement within the church today that has inspired many Christians to find meaning in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Paul Green avatar

    Love Is Forgetful Series

    Contributed by Paul Green on Oct 28, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 24,716 views

    We often think of forgetfulness as a weakness, as a problem. And more often than not that is true. But there is a time when forgetfulness becomes an absolute necessity. Paul says that ‘Love – keeps no record of wrongs’ He says that love is forgetful.

    In the middle of that list of what love is, Paul says that ‘Love – keeps no record of wrongs’ (v5). In other words what he is saying is that, as well as being patient, and kind and a whole host of other things – love is also forgetful! –‘ Love - keeps no record of wrongs’ Love is forgetful! Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist