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  • Grant MacDonald avatar

    Mountain Of Waiting Series

    Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Nov 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,762 views

    It is in the wilderness that God meets us.

    What do you think of when you hear the word ‘mountains’? If you’ve been through Vermont, or out to Lake Louise, you probably think of majestic beauty. The image I used for the slide you see on the screen right now was taken just down the road from where we stayed in Quartzsite ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Versus Evil, Good Versus Goods

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 5, 2017
     | 5,375 views

    Ecclesiastes 5

    GOD VERSUS EVIL, GOOD VERSUS GOODS (ECCLESIASTES 5) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Beatitudes (Part Ii) Series

    Contributed by Danny Pinksen on Oct 5, 2002
    based on 115 ratings
     | 11,605 views

    Part two of the beatitudes describing our relationship with others as instructed in the final four beatitudes by Jesus.

    Title: A series on the Beatitudes of Jesus (Part II) Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12 Introduction: [ILLUS: Helen at the checkout at Walmart.] A man got saved one Sunday night and before he left the service he spoke to the CO about how the other men were going to receive him at the lumber camp (he ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Four Styles Of Leadership

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 4,024 views

    Four Styles of Leadership

    Four Leadership Styles DIRECTOR - The authoritarian leader wants everyone to know that he is in complete charge of his operations. He has a deep need to be in control of his people and their activities. He prefers people who are dependent and who do not question his authority. He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Attitude Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 9, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,308 views

    Discover how Christ-like attitude restores hope for marriage.

    We continue with our fourth message in this series: Restoring Hope for Marriage. In the first message, we looked at the ideal picture of marriage, God’s design for marriage. All subsequent messages address how to restore marriage to that original design. If you are not yet married, or if you ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Commitment Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 9, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 9,173 views

    Discover how commitment restores hope for marriage.

    We continue with the 5th message in our series, Restoring Hope for Marriage. This morning, we will look at commitment to our spouse in marriage. Cultural values, our job, the children, our hobbies, negative peer pressure and certainly our own selfishness, all compete with our commitment to our ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    Who Is Wise?

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,002 views

    Introduction 1.

    Introduction 1. The last 2 weeks and the next 8 weeks will be a busy time for me. I am involved in a number of committees. I am involved in finding a replacement for the RSC’s office administrator. And as President of the RS I need to prepare for our annual general meeting in April. I'm on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God's Kingdom In Jesus' Hand

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 3, 2003
    based on 149 ratings
     | 13,881 views

    A sermon for the 5th Sunday after the Epiphany Series B Healing of peter’s mother in law

    5th Sunday after Epiphany Mark 1:29-39 "God’s Kingdom in Jesus’ Hand"   There are two events in today’s gospel lesson which this sermon is centered around. The first is Jesus being taken to Simon’s mother-in-law as she lay sick with a fever. The second is Jesus going to a "lonely place" to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Building A Bridge Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Feb 27, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 9,709 views

    We need to have faith to build ourselves up and others in the knowledge of Jesus Christ

    Building A Bridge of Faith Where is your faith? It can be in someone else, something else or in you. We have placed our faith in things that have not disappointed, and things, which have. The Canadian pairs of David Pelletier and Jamie Sale had faith in the scoring of Olympic judges until ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Need For Rituals Series

    Contributed by Darrin Koone on Sep 20, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,983 views

    A sermon discussing the need for ritual in raising our children in a post-modern society.

    Last week I spoke to you about the need to throw traditions by the way side if the principles of the gospel or models of the New Testament dictate the need to do so. I’m changing my mind about that this week. Well, not really, but I am going to try to provide the balance to that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Closet Christians

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 17, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 9,518 views

    Encouraging believers to declare themselves as such in the light of our powerful Gospel.

    Closet Christians! Rom 1:13-17 13 I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that I planned many times to come to you (but have been prevented from doing so until now) in order that I might have a harvest among you, just as I have had among the other Gentiles. 14 I am obligated both to Greeks and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 177 ratings
     | 25,758 views

    Today we begin a series on the fruit of the Spirit. We consider why we struggle with manifesting the fruit and how we are able to do so.

    1. The days are getting longer, the temperature slowly warming up. We can see and feel that soon it will be spring. 2. One of things I used to enjoy doing in late spring, is looking at the beautiful gardens people have. Last year remember handing out brochures for VBS. I admired well-landscaped ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Marty Baker avatar

    Releasing The Power Of Your Mind Series

    Contributed by Marty Baker on Mar 10, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 14,040 views

    This is the first message in a series called Mind Games. It encourages you to use the power of your mind to love and worship God.

    Mind Games Series #1 Unleashing the Power of the Mind www.stevenscreek.net Dr. Marty Baker / January 19, 2003 Today we embark on a five week series called Mind Games. This series will help you focus your mind on ways that will help you become a better person. The foundation of these messages ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "A Christian Response To War"

    Contributed by David Washburn on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,100 views

    We’re called to take a Chritian stand and not a political stand when it comes to war? Should we support it or oppose it?

    “A Christian Response To War” Matthew 5:9 March 23, 2003 I’ve heard it said that one of the best ways to make God laugh is for us to make plans. I typically have my sermons planned in advance, which allows me to better focus my thoughts and coordinate worship, which probably made God chuckle this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fathering God's Way Part One

    Contributed by Robert Odle on May 30, 2002
    based on 108 ratings
     | 8,614 views

    Father’s Day Sermon - Part One

    Fathering God’s Way - Part One (Deuteronomy 6:1-9) Theme: God is the originator of Fatherhood; therefore, He is the source for how to do it properly. Purpose: After I preach this sermon, the hearer should be able to state the elements of the role that God has identified for fathers. (I.e., ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ