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  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    The Emmaus Road- They Were Kept From Recognising Him

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Apr 18, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 4,974 views

    An Easter sermon looking at the things that stop us recognising Jesus.(suitable for before communion)

    The Emmaus road- what ‘keeps’ you? Luke 24:13-35 WBC Easter Sunday 20/4/3 am V13- “… two of them…” Two unknown Jews, here Told later (v18)- one of them = Cleopas - other = wife?  Luke himself? o Certainly = an eyewitness But basically – unknown. Anonymous. Just your average Jo (or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Conscience Of Man And The Word Of God

    Contributed by George Rennau on Apr 26, 2003
    based on 104 ratings
     | 12,066 views

    What brings a person to the place where they willfully do what they know is wrong?

    TITLE: The Conscience of man and the Word of God (4/25/99) I. Introduction Have you seen the Sunglasses and seminars commercial – this fellow is supposed to be attending seminars for his work, but decides to spend time in the sun. Only problem is – He falls asleep at the beach and gets really ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Hand That Rules The World

    Contributed by Mark Beaird on May 2, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,795 views

    Look with me at three opportunities of which mothers need to be aware.

    THE HAND THAT RULES THE WORLD 1997 by Mark Beaird Proverbs 31:25-31 ƒÞ Paul Harvey, in his Rest of the Story series, had this to say about the importance of mothers. ¡§Fellows...can you be too close to your mother? From Freud ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sins That Reduce Us To A Shameful Silence

    Contributed by Martin Albanese on May 15, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,051 views

    Which one of us is the greatest? A look at Ambition, Jealousy, and Hostility in our lives

    Sins That Reduce Us To A Shameful Silence (Sermon notes take from a book called Yes, Lord, I Have Sinned: But I Have Several Excellent by James W. Moore.) Let me start out by asking you all a question tonight! • Have you ever been reduced to embarrassed silence? o the kind that comes for a sense ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Stagnant Pond Or Flowing Waters?

    Contributed by John Beehler on May 22, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 11,675 views

    Do you share God’s love with others?

    Stagnant Pond or Flowing Waters? I wonder why it’s such a compliment to tell a woman she looks like a breath of spring, but not to tell her she looks like the end of hard winter. Isn’t that the same thing? I wonder why it pleases her to say time stands still when you look into her ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Rise And Fall Of A Nation

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 10, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 13,916 views

    This is a sermon about a nation that forgot about God.

    Series: Obadiah [#1] THE RISE AND FALL OF A NATION Obadiah 1:1-21 Introduction: Obadiah wrote this shortest book of the Old Testament probably soon after the armies of Babylon destroyed Jerusalem. While the Babylonians were taking the Israelites into captivity, the people of Edom helped ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dare To Be Different (All Age Talk)

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Oct 12, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,268 views

    A complete order of service and talks for an All Age Service on peer pressure and who to/not to follow. Email me for files and PowerPoints

    All Age Worship 10 oct 2004 Order of Service Ewen Intro (PowerPoint) Robin Songs • Holy holy holy, Lord God almighty • Come now is the time to worship • Lord you have my heart (chorus only) Prayer Drama The advert Ewen Talk 1 – part 1 • I’m special Talk 1 – part 2 (incl reading Rom 12 reading ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Once Useless Now Useful

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 9,843 views

    Once Useless Now Useful: The story of Onesimus; the story of Paul; the story of us all.

    My father has a knack for finding and fixing discarded bicycles. Bikes that are considered useless by most become useful in the hands of this skilled mechanic. Of course everyone knows that with a bit of duct tape anything can be made useful again. Does that work on people too? Can those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Consider God's Plan For Your Giving " Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,602 views

    How does God want me to grow in my giving to support His work?

    God’s plan is for you to give your tithe to the support of His work through your local church. But we need to understand that giving a tithe is only the beginning. God’s plan is for us to grow in our giving. In Malachi 3:8, we are exhorted to give both "tithes" and "offerings." God wants us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Begins A Work

    Contributed by Carl Martin, Jr. on Nov 18, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,407 views

    I am preaching this message to remind our church that we are following a biblical pattern and mandate in our new partnership with our sister church in Romania.

    When God Begins A Work Acts 18:1-17 Introduction: Today, we have a special guest with us. Pastor Pavel Ureche from Romania. We have been working with this man for five years in his city of Turnu-Severin on the western side of Romania. He is pastor of the FBC in that city. We have accomplished ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dangerous Places

    Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,408 views

    God often times calls us to minister in the very places that we don’t want to be. Love our enemies as well as our friends and neighbors.

    Dangerous Places What if all your life you were taught a certain way to do something, and then one day someone came along and told you that you weren’t supposed to be doing it that way? What would be our reaction? Golf Club All my life I have been told the proper way to hold and swing a golf ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Valley Of Decision

    Contributed by Dorothy Napier on Nov 25, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 28,357 views

    lIfE IS FILLED WITH CHOICES, CHOICES THAT AFFECT US EVERY DAY, IN EVERYTHING WE DO. OUR CHOICES NOT ONLY AFFECT US BUT OTHERS AS WELL.

    THE VALLEY OF DECISION JOEL 3:2,12-14 LIFE IS FILLED WITH CHOICES, CHOICES THAT AFFECTS US EVERYDAY IN EVERYTHING WE DO, WHICH MEANS THAT EVERYDAY CHOICES IS NOT WITHOUT SIGNIFICANCE.THEREFORE, WHAT WE CHOOSE TO DO NOT ONLY AFFECT US BUT OTHERS ALSO. WHETHER WE SEE THE RESULTS IMMEDIATELY OR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Turner avatar

    This Is The Will Of God

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Nov 28, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 11,135 views

    In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God........

    This Is The Will Of God 1 Thess 5:18, 2 Cor 11:23-28 "In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." When we think of the experiences of the Apostle Paul, it makes this verse even more precious to us. Notice with me 2 Cor 11:23-28 In spite of all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Harris avatar

    How To Slay Giants That Keep On Coming

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 5, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,602 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to TEACH the hearers HOW TO slay Giant spiritual battles that continues to come in their lives.

    2 Samuel 21:15-22 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris South Post Chapel Seoul Korea BIG IDEA: No one goes through this life with ONLY ONE GIANT to SLAY. REFERENCES: Isaiah 40:31 (But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount with wings as eagles; they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Traffic Jams And Jangled Nerves" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Dec 8, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,164 views

    Traffic jams and jangled nerves are a part of our lives but especially at the Christmas Season. How can the joy of the Lord enter our day when we experience these stressful times?

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Church December 12, 2004 3rd Sunday of Advent “Traffic Jams and Jangled Nerves” Isaiah 35:1-10 James 5:7-11 INTRODUCTION: Today is the third Sunday of Advent, and the rose Advent Candle symbolizes “Joy.” The title for today’s message is “Traffic Jams and Jangled Nerves” ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist