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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Christian Compassion Believes The Best About The Worst

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 12, 2009
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     | 2,659 views

    Delivered as if Ananias were telling his story about encountering Paul: The Spirit calls us to believe that others can be changed, that if we do not go to them the consequences are large, and that others need a human touch from us.

    I had always prided myself on understanding people. I had always thought I knew enough about the human mind that I could predict what a man would be like on the basis of what he had always done. After all, if a person is a thief when he is a child, you expect that he will be a cheating thief when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Buhr avatar

    Heaven Or Here? Series

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Nov 12, 2009
     | 4,531 views

    Have you ever wished you were someone else’s place, or a different place altogether? Have you ever thought what it would be like to be in the ‘perfect place’? What is that place to you? For me, and maybe for you too, it’s in heaven, with Jesus.

    August 16, 2009 – Heaven or Here? Philippians 1:12-26 A home-owner was tired of his house. He’d lived there for many years, and he more he looked around at the house, the years, the neighbourhood, the more he wanted to be somewhere else. His critical eyes saw things that needed doing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Are My Sins?

    Contributed by Paul Norwood on Nov 29, 2010
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    Examines what sin is, what it does to us, the penalty for sin, the remedy for sin, what we must do to get rid of our sin and what God does with our sin.

    “Where Are My Sins?” Text: Psalm 51:1-11 I. Welcome II. Introduction Most of us are familiar with King David and his adultery with Bathsheba as well as his murder of her husband – Uriah, the Hittite. The horrible details of David’s sins are recorded in 2 Sam. 11. But it is Nathan the prophet’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is Israel's Rejection Total? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 21, 2009
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     | 4,886 views

    Paul discusses Israel’s rejection by God, which is not total.

    Scripture Today we continue our study in Romans 11. Let’s read Romans 11:1-10: 1I ask, then, has God rejected his people? By no means! For I myself am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, a member of the tribe of Benjamin. 2God has not rejected his people whom he foreknew. Do you not know what ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Learning To Play Nice

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 20, 2011
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    Our lives are lived most peacefully when we live in a "roundabout" way.

    Title: Learning to Play Nice Text: II Corinthians 13:11-14 and Romans 12:14-21 Thesis: Our lives are lived most peacefully when we live in a “roundabout” way. Introduction Bonnie and I saw our first Lacrosse match two weeks ago in Wheaton, IL. Our oldest Granddaughter, Matti, was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is My Life All About?

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 24, 2012
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    This talk aims to help answer one of big questions that people ask. namely, why am I here? What is my life all about? Why are we here on the earth? I don’t claim to have or give the full answer, but I hope it is a good start.

    (First of all, a note to the reader. This talk started out life as a thematic talk - what is my life all about. Therefore, please don’t be too surprised or disappointed that this sermon is therefore not an exposition of the Philippians chapter 1 Bible passage. I refer to it during the talk, and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    "If The World Hates You..."

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009
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     | 6,510 views

    Message discussing persecution.

    “If the World Hates You…” Various Scriptures December 6, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEYS’ BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: Today we’re going to talk about that wonderful Christmas topic called “persecution.” November 8th was the yearly International Day of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Stewardship Of The Tower Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 10, 2010
    based on 68 ratings
     | 19,377 views

    Whose tower is it that is being built? Who’s war is being waged? The answer to these questions can make all the difference in how we view our relationship with Christ.

    OPEN: A man had heart bypass surgery. As he was recovering, his doctor prescribed an exercise program and it was emphasized that the patient had to do this program "religiously." A few days later, the man returned to his doctor, and the doctor asked if he have been exercising. The patient ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Taking Inventory Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 4, 2010
     | 6,232 views

    Paul's culture and ours are simular. Likemindeness that Christ provides gives a church the ability to make a difference. It comes down to a spiritual inventory.

    A matter of the heart – Taking Inventory - This week we are looking at another portion of Philippians. The overall theme of this book is an expression of what Paul believes that Christians should be no matter what a person’s or nations physical situation. We know from the letter ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Douglas Vincent avatar

    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Mar 17, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,522 views

    We will be talking about Seeking Forgiveness, Finding the way to Forgive, and offering Forgiveness.

    Today we are talking about Forgiveness and even as a young pastor I have come to realize that most people are uncomforted with Topic. We don’t like to think that we need forgiveness. We can’t bare the thought of letting those hurtful unchanged people off the hook. When we talk about forgiveness we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Clay Hallmark avatar

    "Why Jesus Came To Us!" Series

    Contributed by Clay Hallmark on Mar 20, 2006
    based on 22 ratings
     | 47,968 views

    Message 1 in a series. Why did Jesus come into this world? This series helps us see that Jesus came to show us and say to us, "Your Life Matters."

    Message 1: “Why Jesus came to us!” Luke 4:18-19; Isaiah 61:1-2 Today we are beginning a new sermon series that I will preach each Sunday between now and Easter Sunday in April. What I want you to see in the next few weeks is just how important and valuable your life is to Jesus. The way we say it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Martin avatar

    Parting Admonitions Series

    Contributed by Michael Martin on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,402 views

    Series on the Book of Galatians - Part 8 of 8

    Galatians 6:11-18 – Parting Admonitions The six chapters of this epistle are divided into three main sections of Paul’s teaching. Chapters 1 & 2 are personal in nature and deal with Paul’s authority. Chapters 3 & 4 are doctrinal in nature and deal with justification by faith. Chapters 5 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    Show Me Your Evidence Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,991 views

    Faith and works - Paul and James which is right? BOTH

    Show me your evidence James 2:14-26 I believe that mothers are probably the best detectives in the world. I know that they are not recognized as such, probably because their list of suspects is so small or that the crimes or events seem to be of little consequence. But how many other people ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Finishing Well Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 154 ratings
     | 45,418 views

    What it takes to finish the journey of life well

    The Journey of life Finishing Well 2 Timothy 4:6-8 Hebrews 12:1-3 How is it that we can finish the Journey of Life well? Finishing well requires Fighting the Good Fight (2 Timothy 4:7a; Hebrews 12:1b) Finishing well requires Finishing your work (2 Timothy 4:7b) Finishing well requires ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Stephen Smarowsky avatar

    Are You A Thermometer Or A Thermostat Christian? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jul 10, 2008
    based on 49 ratings
     | 38,715 views

    “Many aspire, but few attain.” – Rev. Dr. Paul Fritz

    Are You a Thermometer or a Thermostat Christian? Introduction: Are you a thermometer (circumstantially led) or are you a thermostat (influencer of your surroundings) believer? Let me explain. A thermometer is circumstantially led. Depending on the temperature, the mercury moves up or down. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist