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  • Rick Burdette avatar

    Church: The Place Of Roaring Lambs Or House Cats? Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012
     | 3,258 views

    Church, preparation, purpose, doing Church, preparation, purpose, doing

    CHURCH: The Place of Roaring Lambs or House Cats Romans 12: 2 (p 803) June 5, 2011 INTRODUCTION: “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is---his good, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Reminder To New Leaders

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 9, 2012
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    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a new leader? Have you been promoted recently? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: New leaders III. OBJECTIVES: To remind the new leaders that GOD is with them. IV. TEXT: Deuteronomy 31:6,8 6. So be strong and courageous! Do

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a new leader? Have you been promoted recently? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: New leaders III. OBJECTIVES: To remind the new leaders that GOD is with them. IV. TEXT: Deuteronomy 31:6,8 6. So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Making The Better Choice Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 1, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,818 views

    We desperately need wisdom to make good choices.

    Making the Better Choice (Proverbs 20:19-22) 1. This Fall, our nation will vote for a president and a host of other offices. 2. Have you ever what would have happened “if.” 3. What if Abraham Lincoln had not been elected? What if Nixon had beat Kennedy. 4. The 2,000 election between ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Facts Of Christian Life - Proverbs 2:20-21

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 2, 2011
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     | 5,509 views

    Holiness is our fear of God. Facts Of Christian Life - Proverbs 2:20-21

    Facts Of Christian Life - Proverbs 2:20-21 Proverbs 2:20-21 Thus you will walk in the ways of good men and keep to the paths of the righteous. For the upright will live in the land, and the blameless will remain in it; I. Walk The Ways Of Good Men II. Keep In The Paths Of The Righteous III. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Two Sticks

    Contributed by Ken Crow on Apr 2, 2011
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     | 8,430 views

    Many life experts may try to convince you and I that there is other ways to have a full existence in this life but truly the only way is to be prepared for life through accepting what Jesus Christ accomplished on the cross at Calvary.

    Two Sticks Pastor Ken Crow 1 Corinthians 1:18 (King James Version) 18For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. This morning we will refer back to our text from last Sunday found in 1st Kings chapter 17 concerning the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Answering The Scoffers Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 3, 2011
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     | 8,222 views

    In this sermon, we discuss Peter's answer to the scoffers who said that Jesus was not coming again. We learn about our need to be prepared always for His return.

    Introduction: A. The story is told about a preacher who was preaching to a packed church about the second coming. 1. He wound up to a fever pitch and quoted Jesus’ promise, “I am coming soon!” 2. He preached some more and said even more loudly, “I am coming ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Messiah Is Coming

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 6, 2010
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     | 4,294 views

    Messiah is coming - The message of John the Baptist

    Dakota Community Church December 5, 2010 Messiah is Coming Mark 1:1-8 1 The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2 It is written in Isaiah the prophet: “I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way” — 3 “a voice of one calling ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Now Just Where Do You Think You're Going?

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 3, 2011
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     | 5,294 views

    Now just where do you think you're going there Mr. (Miss)? Getting Ready for 2011. A message of proper planning and being ready (Salvation) for meeting the LORD when the time comes.

    2011.01.02.Sermon.Now Where do you think you’re going? William Akehurst, HSWC Now just where do you think you're going there Mr. (Miss)? Getting Ready for 2011 Wisdom needed Proverbs 3:5-6 Isaiah 55:6-8 (whole chapter) Matthew 25:1-13 Has anyone ever asked you the question: “Now just ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Doomsday Preppers

    Contributed by Theresa Ratliff on Mar 26, 2013
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     | 6,985 views

    This sermon reflects on what the John the Baptist says about Christ's coming and how we should prepare, and what Jesus says about when the end of the world will occur.

    Well, according to my count, we have about 12 days left until the world ends. Unless you’ve been living in a cave, you’ve probably heard all about the Mayan calendar and how some say it predicts the world will end on December 21, 2012. Apparently, a stone tablet discovered in the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Advent And Christmas: A Key Message For The World

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 10, 2012
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     | 5,329 views

    This very short talk makes use of a brilliant video made by Igniter Media, and focuses on the fact that the message of Jesus is a Key message for the whole world

    Would you agree that Christmas is a time of year when a very important message to the world can easily get buried or missed? Would you agree we can get so excited about 1: Mince Pies 2: Mum’s Christmas Turkey 3: Marks and Spencer’s food 4: Mulled Wine and – most of all 5: My ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    A Response Of Saving Faith-6 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 9, 2012
     | 3,112 views

    6 of ? The Hebrews writer recounted the very practical responses which faith had wrought in their forebears/ancestors. Saving faith yields practical responses to life. Saving faith meets life’s challenge with...

    A RESPONSE Of SAVING FAITH-VI—Hebrews 11:3-40 Attention: Faith’s response to life’s challenges. When we lived in Whigham, GA, we would take a day-trip to the beach in FL every few weeks/About a 1½ hr trip. We would take US 319 S. out of Tallahassee. FL & go thru Eastpoint, FL(near Apalachicola). ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Of Joshua And Acts-Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 2, 2012
     | 5,326 views

    To glean lessons from the amazing similarities that exist between the Books of Joshua and Acts in this 2-Part Series.

    Of Joshua and Acts -Part 1 Amazing thing about the Bible is that several things which occurred in the New dispensation of grace were either prophesied directly or portrayed through symbolic events in the OT times. Take the prophecy of "Redeemer" Moses ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Two Visions; One Purpose Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 16, 2012
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     | 6,355 views

    THE PASSAGE BEFORE US TODAY IS ONE OF GROWTH FOR THE EARLY CHURCH. IN FACT, ONE MIGHT SAY THAT THIS IS A PICTURE OF THE CHURCH LEAVING THE NEST. WITH THIS PASSAGE WE SEE THE CULMINATION OF GOD’S PLAN FOR THE GROWTH AND DIRECTION OF THE CHURCH. PETER IS

    TWO VISIONS; ONE PURPOSE INTRODUCTION: THE PASSAGE BEFORE US TODAY IS ONE OF GROWTH FOR THE EARLY CHURCH. IN FACT, ONE MIGHT SAY THAT THIS IS A PICTURE OF THE CHURCH LEAVING THE NEST. WITH THIS PASSAGE WE SEE THE CULMINATION OF GOD’S PLAN FOR THE GROWTH AND DIRECTION OF THE CHURCH. PETER ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Exercise - Physical And Spiritual

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 25, 2013
     | 9,033 views

    America is crazy with physical fitness and wellness in this life, but, what about fitness for a godly life here on earth and the continuation after death?

    What a crazy week this has been! The terrorist bombing in Boston during the Boston Marathon leaving 3 dead and nearly 200 injured. The fertilizer plant explosion in the town of West, TX. Up to 15 dead and an unknown number injured. In the past week there have been as many as four earthquakes ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Are You Ready?

    Contributed by Sylvester Onofe on Jun 3, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,143 views

    This sermon is written as an awareness of the second coming of Christ.

    This is a question before you and me; ARE YOU READY for the rapture? My brothers and sisters, this is the time everyone of us needs to be at alert, for the trumpet shall soon sound. It is written, for the LORD Himself will come down from Heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare