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  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Spiritual Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 29, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,128 views

    When our need for conforming to outward observances exceeds our regard for inward spiritual reality we need to address our spiritual obsessive-compulsive disorder.

    Spiritual Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder - Matthew 15:1-20 1 Some Pharisees and teachers of religious law now arrived from Jerusalem to see Jesus. They asked him, 2 “Why do your disciples disobey our age-old tradition? For they ignore our tradition of ceremonial hand washing before they eat.” 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Character Of A Servant

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 7, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,602 views

    Here at the end of the book of Acts, we find Paul under house arrest, but still acting as a servant. What are the characteristics of such a servant?

    Passage: Acts 28:17-31 Intro: I heard on the radio the other day that Acts is not a book of theology, but rather a book of history. 1. I agree to a point. It is the record of the early church and what they did. 2. but at the same time, it is a record of the works of God, and so we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Repent Of Your Sins Series

    Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Aug 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,375 views

    Redo of Armed to be set free

    Repent of your sins (1st John 2:15-17) The doctrine of repentance God said to Solomon in 2nd Chronicles that if God’s people that are called by God’s name would humble themselves, pray, seek His face and turn or repent from their wick ways; then He would heal their land. Repentance means to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Of Leadership Series

    Contributed by Matthew Bullen on Nov 14, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,705 views

    it is time for the church to raise the standard of leadership in the body. This is an oppertunity to teach it from the biblical perspective.

    “So shall they fear The name of the LORD from the west, And His glory from the rising of the sun; When the enemy comes in like a flood, The Spirit of the LORD will lift up a standard against him.” Isaiah 59:19 Our Series has taken us through Truth, Purity, and Wisdom. Tonight we are going to talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christmas In Ngaruawahia

    Contributed by Darryl Ward on Dec 31, 2009
     | 1,889 views

    What if Jesus was born in New Zealand in 2009?

    Hohepa sighed deeply as he changed gear on his cherished but somewhat tired Mazda 626. It was raining steadily as he drove through Huntly then south along the highway that followed every bend of the Waikato River. Every bump in the road could be clearly felt, but Hohepa was especially concerned ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "My Ears Are Tuned Differently To Yours”

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 18, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,947 views

    Why if the harvest is ripe are there so few harvesters

    “My ears are tuned differently to yours” I would like to look at one part of one verse this morning “The Harvest is plentiful but the workers are few” (Luke 10:2) Jesus gave the Church only one Commission – and that was not to put “bums on pews” It was to make disciples Jesus in Matt 28:18-20 ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Love Song Of The Bridegroom Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 8, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,012 views

    We can learn about the faithfulness of God and the sacrament of marriage by learning from Jesus's words at the Last Supper

    Sixth Sunday of Easter The Love Song of the Bridegroom May 9, 2010 Those who have been married for more than a few days, and those who counsel young married people, realize that one of the greatest fears of a young wife–and of a young husband, too, if they’ll admit it–is of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    A Mother With Great Faith

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on May 10, 2010
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     | 5,096 views

    This mother properly demonstrates how we should approach Jesus: Acknowledging Him as Christ. Humble acceptance of Him as Lord. Knowing our need of His mercy. Worshipfully asking for His help.

    A Mother With Great Faith 05/10/09 AM Text: Matthew 15:21-28 Introduction As today is the second Sunday in May, and we live in the United States, it means that today is Mother’s Day. Now the apostrophe in Mother’s Day is intentionally placed to note the singular possessive. In 1912, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Satisfying Summary

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 29, 2010
     | 3,645 views

    When looking at the parables, we have to make sure we get the main points and don’t get lost in the details. Here is the main point.

    Passage: Matthew 13:47-58 Intro: I love summaries! 1. something really satisfying about gathering info and drawing conclusions. 2. we have been looking at the parables from Matthew for some weeks. 3. and we have found some repetition. 4. so here at the last of these parables in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    7 Warning Signs Of Apostasy

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 27, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 16,425 views

    There are warning signs to indicate if you are falling away from the Lord.

    7 Warning Signs of Apostasy June 26, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: There are warning signs to indicate if you are falling away from the Lord. Focus Passage: Luke 8:4-15 Supplemental Passage: And He said to him, " ’YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Change: When And How To Embrace It

    Contributed by Horng Saw on Jun 27, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,168 views

    An expository teaching on when to change and how to embrace change. The key passage is Ruth chapter 1.

    Change happens all the time, be it natural or man-made. Ruth 1:1-5 details a list of changes – there was a change of climate, a change of environment when Elimelech and his family moved to Moab, a change of leadership in the family after the death of Elimelech, a change of culture when ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Walking In Purity, Pt. 3

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 31, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,639 views

    walk in love, walk in light

    Walking in Purity, pt. 3 Ephesians 5:2-8 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/130731.mp3 In chapter 4 we put off, put on, and put away some things. Next, we see that walking in purity involves love and light. v. 2, 8 We are to walk in love and walk in the light. This is based on the assumption that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    We Can Count On God

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 18, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,196 views

    We can count on God to be present, We can count on God to hear us, we can count on God, we can count on God when we hurt, we can count on God to help, and we can count on God to be holistic.

    We can count on God Luke 18:1-11 1. One thing we can count on is anything can happen The Unexpected is one thing we can count on • Healthy today tomorrow can be a serious or deadly disease • Accidents happen they are random and in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Perry Anderson avatar

    A Life Of Prayer

    Contributed by Perry Anderson on Mar 21, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,509 views

    Prayer is not just something we do as Christians, but it's a way of life.

    Matthew 7:7-11 7 “Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened. 9 “You ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Call To Priesthood

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 12, 2015
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     | 5,412 views

    There is a special set of charisms and sufferings for those called to pastoral office in the Church.

    Christians, especially Catholics, should never be surprised by suffering and pain. If we are surprised, it ought to be if we do not suffer pain and disappointment and grief. Jesus told us that during His absence, we would weep and lament while the secular world rejoices. St. Teresa commented ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic