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  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Is Someone Stealing Your Joy? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Aug 10, 2010
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    God gives joy through the true faith.

    Scripture Introduction Part of the job description for pastors and elders requires that we warn God’s people of danger and admonish you to pursue godliness in doctrine and practice. John Owen explained the need for this work: “The hearts of believers are like gardens, wherein there are not only ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Biblical Balance Sheet Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Aug 17, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
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    God offers riches to satiate every desire for those who let go of their trash.

    Scripture Introduction Those of us born prior to 1970 will appreciate the article, Math Tests through the Decades in Reader’s Digest: • 1960s test: “A logger cuts and sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is four-fifths of that amount. What is his profit?” • 1970s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Born Of God Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 22, 2010
    based on 35 ratings
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    Being born of God means many things. 1- Being born of God requires belief in Jesus Christ 2- Being born of God surrenders in obedience to God 3- Being born of God gives victory over the world

    INTRO.- ILL.- During the French Revolution, men were determined to abolish Christianity. One fine, clear night an atheist was loudly proclaiming his doctrine to a poor countryman. “Everything,” he said, “will be abolished—churches, Bibles, clergymen; yes, even the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Friendship

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 8, 2011
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    A good friend is a good find. Developing positive friendships are the crowning jewels in our life. Someone once said, “A friend is a present you give yourself”. How should we choose our friends and how can we tell if we have a good one?

    FRIENDSHIP INTRODUCTION: There are different levels of friendship. We have people in our life who are acquaintances, people we like but only see once in a while, usually at a function. Then we have closer friends who we get together with on occasion. We might not see them too often but our level ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Observing God At Work-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 24, 2011
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    1 of 3. John the Baptist’s parents knew with certainty the implications of their son’s birth. The events surrounding the birth of John the Baptist have implications for God’s people. But what are some implications? Observing God at work implies a need

    OBSERVING GOD At WORK-I—Luke 1:57-80 Bob, a Federal Government Employee sits in his office & out of boredom, decides to see what’s in his old filing cabinet. He pokes through the contents & comes across an old brass lamp. While polishing the lamp, a genie appears & offers to grant him three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Beginning Again Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 3, 2011
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    Have you ever wished you could go back and start over? You can begin again by entrusting your life into the Master’s hands. You can begin again by allowing God to shape your life by His skilled, purposeful, and loving hands.

    JEREMIAH 18:1-6 BEGINNING AGAIN The word which came to Jeremiah from the Lord saying, (2) “Arise and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will announce My words to you.” (3) Then I went down to the potter’s house, and there he was, making something on the wheel. (4) But the vessel that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living And Loving The Good Life Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 17, 2011
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    Peter gives us some simple commands to help us to love life and see good days.

    Introduction: A. What do you think of when I say “The Good Life?” 1. Did you know that "The Good Life" is a state slogan for the state of Nebraska? 2. “The Good Life” is a philosophical phrase for the life that one would like to live. 3. You might be surprised to know that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rooted And Grounded Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 20, 2011
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    To remain faithful in the face of pressure, we need to be grounded in our identity as followers of Christ, with knowledge, obedience, and love.

    We spend one Sunday a year praying for persecuted Christians around the world. Of course there’s the “Martyr of the Month” column in the newsletter, and occasionally our bulletin inserts will highlight a trouble spot or a new martyr. But that’s all the time most of us spend ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Reason To Praise Him Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 30, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,715 views

    When we look at all God has done for Us how can we not praise Him?

    May 2, 2010 Morning Worship Text: Ephesians 1:3-14 Subject: Spiritual Blessings Title: A Reason to Praise Him – Part 1 in the Ephesians Series Today we begin a series through the book of Ephesians. We’re going to continue through the book on Sunday mornings and Sunday evenings as well. So you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Gideon & Ananias In Conversation With God

    Contributed by Peter Fisher on Mar 13, 2010
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    The differences in the way God communicates between old & new testament, and an encouragement to listen

    Gideon's Story War with Midianites 6:1-9 About 50 years have passed since the story of Deborah in Judges 5. Under the Judges Israel is a loose confederation of tribes – coming together when required, but mostly independent. In the last half century they have drifted away from God and once ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Producers Of A Hostile Environment-2 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 12, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,181 views

    Part 2 of a 7-part sermon. The Apostle Paul, revealed to Timothy that a hostile(antagonistic) environment will characterize the last days. But why ? A hostile(antagonistic) environment is produced by, a Distortion of….

    PRODUCERS OF A HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT-II—2Timothy 3:1-9 Need: We live in a country of great corporate & personal wealth. Why do people/things seem to be getting worse with times? Why is the world getting worse/colder/violent? I’m gonna fix ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    A New Name Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,538 views

    Who are we as Christians?

    Topical: A New Name March 1st, 2008 Identity in Christ Sometimes you meet someone who has a very special effect on you. For whatever reason there is just something about them that keeps you from remembering their name. I dont know what it is but I am terrible with names. Most people I meet ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Reality Check

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 30, 2009
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     | 10,177 views

    Adherence to the Bible will teach us neither to be overly optimistic nor overly negative about human nature, but will give us both hope and harmony. Thus we must be serious Bible students.

    Twenty-five years ago, Neil Armstrong stepped out of that lunar module and set foot where no person had ever gone before, on the surface of the moon. "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." We were fascinated, and we still are. Nothing like that had ever been done; nothing quite like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Onward And Upward

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 14, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,697 views

    Spiritual maturity means moving forward in the Spirit on a daily basis.

    November 15, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Philippians 3:12-21 Subject: Spiritual Growth Title: Onward and Upward When I married into Charlotte’s family I married into a really close family that liked to spend a lot of time together. Almost every Sunday was spent at Charlotte’s Mom and Dad’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God : Our Only Anchor Of Hope In These Challenging Times

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jul 6, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,943 views

    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT GOD BEING OUR ONLY ANCHOR OF HOPE IN THESE CHALLENGING TIMES AND PRESENTS HIM AS OUR 1. BUILDER 2. HEALER 3. PROVIDER 4. PROTECTOR 5. DELIVERER 6. DESTROYER 7. PLANNER

    GOD : OUR ONLY ANCHOR OF HOPE IN THESE CHALLENGING TIMES ************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. BUILDER 2. HEALER 3. PROVIDER 4. PROTECTOR 5. DELIVERER 6. DESTROYER 7. PLANNER THE MESSAGE GOD : OUR ONLY ANCHOR OF HOPE IN THESE CHALLENGING ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal