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  • Tim Diack avatar

    Praising God Amidst The Impossible Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Oct 8, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,816 views

    When life goes from bad to worse, and then from worse to impossible, we are tempted to ask "Where is God in the midst of all this?" Come and discover God's heart for the hurting and find the hope that is only found in Jesus!

    Praising God Amidst the Impossible John 11:1-45 Hospital and Care Home Service – September 25, 2012 There are times in life when things go from bad to worse in the blink of an eye; times when a bad situation suddenly becomes seemingly impossible. Perhaps your “impossible” has ...read more

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    Death, Be Not Proud Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 15, 2012
     | 7,707 views

    Death is a terrible curse, but death will not have the last word. For death will die and what awaits those who are in Christ is glory.

    Introduction The first funeral I presided over was for Mitch Mitchell. He died in his seventies of cancer. He died with his loving wife and family around him. The sanctuary was full for his funeral, even though he had not held important jobs and positions. He was simply a well-loved man. Soon ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    G.r.a.c.e. Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 21, 2012
     | 9,101 views

    You can't understand the Christian faith or God unless you first understand grace. This is the foundational characteristic of God because it is rooted in His love. It is also the foundation of our faith and at the heart of our relationship to God. You hav

    G.R.A.C.E. Psalm 145:8 (NIV) Complete these common American phrases for me: If it sounds too good to be true... it is. There is no gain without ... pain. You get what you…deserve There's no such thing as a free ... lunch. We are taught these things and apply them both to life and faith. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Spiritual Warfare, Really?

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Oct 22, 2012
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     | 7,801 views

    You may not want to think about it, you may not want to accept it, but the fact remains, if you have determined to follow Jesus with all your heart and live according to His plan that is found in His Word then you have been marked as a target by Satan.

    According to a study done by George Barna and the Barna Group, 40% of Christians in the United States strongly agreed that Satan “is not a living being but is a symbol of evil.” An additional two out of ten Christians (19%) said they “agree somewhat” with that perspective. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Time To Hear Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012
     | 5,452 views

    Jesus is saying, “I, the lamp, have come with the light of the gospel. Don’t cover me and my message over as many of you are doing. Let the lamp shine openly. The reason that you hide my light is that you really prefer something else which is less than

    Introduction We are back to the parables this morning. In contrast to our extended metaphor of the sower and his soil conditions, we now come to a collection of short images and sayings. Remember how I said that usually it is the context that makes the parable’s meaning clear? The peculiar ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Will You Listen? Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012
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     | 7,086 views

    The disciples did not want to listen to Jesus' message. They were not going to argue with Jesus, but they did want to avoid the subject. How many of us do the same thing?

    Introduction In the 13th century B.C., God called Moses to deliver his people out of slavery in Egypt and into the Promised Land of what is now called Israel. His job included forming the descendants of Abraham into a nation, the kingdom of God. Soon after leaving Egypt, he led the people to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God Is Not A Cemetary Keeper Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 30, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,375 views

    The God you worship is your God forever.

    Introduction We start round three in the debate matches between Jesus and his opponents. In the first round the religious authorities tried intimidation: Who do you think you are? The result: they slink away intimidated by the crowd. In the second round the shrewdest of the Pharisees and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Crossing The Resurrection

    Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Apr 10, 2012
     | 4,190 views

    An Easter Sunday sermon

    Recently I came across a collection of the best last lines of books ever written: “Tomorrow, I’ll think of some way to get him back. After all, tomorrow is another day.” –Margaret Mitchell, Gone with the Wind (1936) But I reckon I got to light out for the Territory ahead ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Peace Be Still

    Contributed by Ty Tamasaka on Apr 13, 2012
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     | 9,199 views

    Jesus, in His mercy, cared enough to leave heaven behind and come to earth to communicate with us on how we can have a relationship with God. JESUS BECAME A MAN TO SHOW US HOW TO HAVE PEACE WITH GOD!!!

    Reflecting on “Being Still” Colossians 3:15, And let the peace that comes from God rule in your heart. This was a hard teaching for me to work on guys. I remember in school there was a bully that I had to deal with. His name was Patrick, and Patrick was one of those guys who was ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    How Can I Know If The Bible Is God’s Word Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 22, 2012
    based on 29 ratings
     | 9,688 views

    How can we know if the Bible is the Word of God?

    How Can I know if the Bible is God’s Word? Does the Bible claim Inspiration? Scrutinize the Sources of the Bible Are the Manuscripts Reliable? Are the Apostles Trustworthy? Test the Truthfulness of the Bible Is the History Accurate? Are the Prophecies confirmed? Examine the Effects of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Shifting The Atmosphere

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 25, 2012
    based on 56 ratings
     | 151,418 views

    No business as usual services - There must be an atmosphere of unified Expectancy. Every time the doors open it should be a cant’ miss opportunity.

    TITLE: SHIFTING THE ATMOSPHERE SCRIPTURE: II CHRONICLES 5:13-14 It was around the end of last year that a few great songs hit the airwaves and are still very popular and being sung in many of our churches. There is one in particular that I am sure most if not all of us have listened to and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Your Fear Of Commitment Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 6, 2012
    based on 44 ratings
     | 60,864 views

    We even fear commitment to areas that demand commitment to make them work from marriage, to raising children, to deep friendships, to discipleship & to following Jesus. God though wants us to make the right commitments in life. So God sent Jesus on a gre

    OVERCOMING YOUR FEAR OF COMMITMENT LUKE 9:57-62 Our society has a fear of commitment. We’d rather bail out than blast through. We’d rather leave than last. We’d rather throw in the towel than stay in the game. It’s so easy to waver and waffle and go the way of least resistance and effort. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Highway To Tomorrow

    Contributed by Steve Wilson on May 8, 2012
    based on 9 ratings
     | 35,848 views

    This is a Homecoming message to encourage a church celebrating their anniversary.

    HIGHWAY TO TOMORROW Philippians 3:12-14 Introduction • [Quote] Jonathan Swift who wrote Gulliver’s Travels had an unusual greeting to others – “May you live every day of your life!” • As you look back over this last year – how many days did you really live life at its best? • Living life at its ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Night The Lamb Sang

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on May 9, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,346 views

    Jesus the sacrifice Lamb sang the night of His crucifixion. Why did He sing? What did He sing?

    The Night the Lamb Sang TCF Maundy Thursday Sermon April 5, 2012 Matthew 26:26-30 (ESV) 26 Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.” 27 And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hammered Home

    Contributed by Steve Wilson on May 10, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,977 views

    This is a Monologue about how God grew John Mark into a mighty effective minister for the Lord

    HAMMERED HOME Acts 15:36-38; II Tim. 4:9-11 [John Mark] Background: 1. Read Scripture 2. Introduce the sermon by stating: “Imagine, if you would, a gathering of Roman believers. The time is A.D.63 or 64. Due to an increase ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist