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  • R. Joseph Owles avatar

    Real Good News For The Real World

    Contributed by R. Joseph Owles on Jun 23, 2011
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    The Great Commission playing out in every day life.

    Anchorage Presbyterian Church R. Joseph Owles August 16, 1998 [Based on Matthew 28:16-20] All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me; therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Part 13 - Matthew 12:38-42 - Life Beyond The Trampoline! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Nov 5, 2010
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,052 views

    There’s life beyond the games we play.

    Part 13 - Matthew 12:38-42 - LIFE BEYOND THE TRAMPOLINE! I fell through a trampoline once. It was totally unexpected! One minute I was airborne and the next I was standing on the ground, wearing the trampoline like a giant torn tutu, and all my helpful family could do was laugh at me! I mention ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    Whosoever Continues To Justify Sin, Will Meet God's Judgment

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 27, 2010
     | 8,227 views

    You cannot play with sin without a high price.

    Intro: 1. James Leach writes, “American’s may reasonably differ on whether state-crafted prayer, should be authorized in public schools, but it is an insecure, if not manipulative, view of the Christian faith, to imply that an agency of the state can block the presence of God. God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Superabundance Of Grace

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 22, 2020
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    God has more than leveled the playing field.

    The Superabundance of Grace Romans 5:12-19 We are now come to the first Sunday of Lent which is a Christian season of reflection. It is a time of introspection in which we examine our hearts in light of Scripture. It is a time we remember who God is, who Jesus is, and what Jesus did for us. So it ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    If Every Christian In This Church Was Like You…

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 11, 2022
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    As a child many of us can remember playing games.

    Such games as: • Pin the donkey tail • Hide and Seek • Treasure hunt • Simon says • Spin the Bottle And many more… Illus: A certain fellow in this church by the name of ________________use to love to play spin the bottle. You know how it is played. Boys and girls sit in a circle and they take a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Time Is Ticking

    Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Jan 27, 2016
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    time is up, it is now time to stop playing and choose.

    TIME IS TICKING COUNT DOWN (CLOCK COUNTING DOWN WITH A BIG TIME’S UP, OR EXPLOSION) TIME’S UP, EYES FORWARD, PENS DOWN, PAPERS CLOSED YOU HAVE NOT FINISHED, STILL QUESTIONS TO ANSWER, OH NO YOU WASTED TIME. IT IS AN ODD FEELING, YOU ARE EXHAUSTED, DARKNESS IS DESCENDING, AND TEARS ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    It's Just A Regular Sunday Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 3, 2018
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     | 5,409 views

    This is the 4th sermon in the "Playing A New Game" series.

    Series: Playing A New Game [#4] IT’S JUST A REGULAR SUNDAY Hebrews 10:19-25 Introduction: As I was preparing for today’s sermon, I realized that we have had a “special Sunday” for 10 weeks- It started with the March 25th Palm Sunday sermon and went through last Sunday’s Memorial Day sermon. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Loves The Little Children Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 10, 2018
     | 5,573 views

    This is the 5th sermon in the "Playing A New Game" series.

    Series: Playing A New Game [#5] JESUS LOVES THE LITTLE CHILDREN Luke 18:15-17 Introduction: As I did last week, I checked the calendar to see what things are celebrated today. I found something very interesting. Today is “Abused Women and Children’s Day” as well as “Multicultural American ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Flowers avatar

    Power To The People Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 23, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,677 views

    Part 3 in series Slowing Down. This message plays down pastors and spiritual professionals, and plays up the unity and equality of all people who follow Jesus.

    Power to the People Slowing Down, part 3 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers October 25, 2008 In last week’s message I posed the question, “How do we pursue God in ways that do not end up doing spiritual/emotional/psychological damage to ourselves and others.” Remember how I answered that ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Bruce Howell avatar

    Godly Enthusiasm

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 28, 2002
    based on 156 ratings
     | 20,324 views

    To remind followers of Christ of the important role that enthusiasm plays in their witness.

    Godly Enthusiasm Rom 12:9-12 9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Nathan Robertson, Jr. avatar

    Wardrobe Witness

    Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 71 ratings
     | 4,217 views

    This is paper concerning the role the Christian Wardrobe plays in our Witness

    WARDROBE WITNESS One topic being raised in almost every area of society is what constitutes proper attire. There is an apparent relevance of attire in schools, workplaces, nightclubs, private beaches, and even churches. Some people have suggested that if students dressed in uniforms there would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    The Rules Of Rules Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 27, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 8,415 views

    A look at the book of Levitiucs and the role rules play in our lives.

    Rules, anyone here into rules? You know laws, decrees, regulations, whatever it is that you want to call them. If you are here’s the good news the book of Leviticus is full of rules, aren’t you lucky? As a matter of fact rules is just about all Leviticus is about. There is really no story to it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Dean Meadows avatar

    How To Live A Godly In A Corupt World

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 100 ratings
     | 15,088 views

    This sermon deals with Christians playing Church instead of being the Church.

    HOW TO LIVE GODLY IN A CORUPT WORLD 11/11/02 We live in a time that is not like any other that I’ve seen. I know that I’m getting older even though I do not like to admit it. I can remember as a junior in High School working at a full service gas station, (you remember the ones that ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • John Harvey avatar

    Condeming Hands Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 24, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,082 views

    A look at Pilate and the rolehe played in handing Jesus over to be crucified.

    “God and Human Hands” “Condemning Hands” March 13,2005 ***Intro: Video of Jesus before Pilate from “The Passion” Pilate was the Roman Procurator of Judea from 26-36 AD. Judea was an imperial province which meant it was under the control of the emperor, Tiberius, directly. Pilate would have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Williams avatar

    Just Wait Until The Men Come Back

    Contributed by Kevin Williams on Jun 24, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 17,382 views

    The role that men play in true worship is essential to the survival of the church.

    The city has been burned down to it’s very foundation. Once proud, solid structures had been reduced to fragile rubble. If you look around you can still see embers slowly burn what is left in the camp. If you lift your nose ever so slightly you can still smell the stench of smoke blowing in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist