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  • David Watters avatar

    Where Are We Headed

    Contributed by David Watters on Mar 1, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,842 views

    A Sermon on becoming worthy examples of Christ and Christianity in this world of ours.

    Sermon: Where are we headed? A More Worthy Walk…in 2005 Scripture: John 2 vss. 1-11 Good Morning… Here we are in the New Year and we’re all probably still trying to remember to write 2005 on our checks. And as this New Year begins, it reminds us that time marches on. As we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Question Of Balance

    Contributed by David Richardson on Mar 2, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,981 views

    Picture youself sitting in a small boat. Lean far to one side by following some foreign doctrine, the boat turns over, lean too far to the other side in not doing anything, the boat turns over. Balance is needed.

    Title: The Question of Balance Scripture: Acts 17:1-15 Have you ever wondered just why it is you have a little toe? I mean really, think about it! It doesn’t do anything but just sit there. All the other toes move while we are walking. All the other toes are active and support us just fine. ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Storm Is Passing Over

    Contributed by Bishop Raymond Allan Johnson on Mar 3, 2005
    based on 46 ratings
     | 49,460 views

    A sermon of encouragement for the times when there are storms in our lives

    THE STORM IS PASSING OVER WOULD YOU DO SOMETHING FOR ME?When you have finished reading this Bulletin, would you pass it on to someone you’ve been praying for; especially someone who does not – to your knowledge – have Christ for his or her Saviour?And then, if this Bulletin has been a blessing to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Love Your Enemies Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Mar 5, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 13,746 views

    A pratical look at one of the hardest commandments

    Last week we began to look at what Paul calls the greatest internal force in all creation; love. This week we need to make a rather specific and probably painful application of what we’ve been learning; we’re going to talk about loving our enemies. We have a lot of ground to cover, so let’s get ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Do To Others As You Would Have Them Do To You Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,032 views

    Do not judge, so that you may not be judged. Do not throw your pearls before swine. Ask, and it will be given you. Do to others as you would have them do to you; for this is the law and the prophets.

    There’s a very real and practical aspect to Jesus words at the start of ch7. I guess we’ve all known people who are constantly critical of every little thing. But have you noticed how, so often, they’re the people that others watch to see when they’ll fail; who receive the harshest criticism when ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Suffering Servant Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Mar 4, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,050 views

    #4 of the Servant Songs of Isaiah: The Suffering Servant. 1. The Divine Proclamation 2. The Servant’s Life 3. The Servant’s Vicarious Suffering 4. The Servant’s Silent Suffering 5. The Servant’s Victory

    March 7, 2004 Title: Servant Songs of Isaiah #4: Suffering Servant Text: Isaiah 52:13-53:12 Introduction 1. There are 5 "Servant Songs" in Isaiah. We started with the Introduction of the Servant in Isa_42:1-4... Where God says, "Here is My Servant, whom I uphold. My Chosen One in whom I ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Healed By His Passion

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 7, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 2,976 views

    God Entered human suffering in order to transform it with his presence.

    Sermon - Healed by His Passion - Sunday March 7, 2004 Last Sunday the Academy Awards were watched as usual by about a billion people worldwide.It’s the biggest and considered by many to be the most important awards event in the entertainment world. The awards were hosted this year again ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Please God By Shopping

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 8,241 views

    A look at how God’s views issues like fair trade and exploitation and what an appropriate Christian response is.

    Introduction We have been looking at what it means to please God. We saw that it must start from faith. We also looked at what it means to please God with our minds and then this morning we looked at what it means to please God when we have disagreements. This evening we look at passage which tells ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Jay McPhearson avatar

    The Merciful Ways Of God

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 19, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,931 views

    "The Love of God calls us to be who God is to the world."

    The word ‘Cat’ to my dog Sandy is not a word she wants to hear. It evokes an instant response of revulsion and loathing. ‘Grrr. Let me at it.’ Occasionally we’ll be quietly watching television, snoozing away, and a commercial will come on with a cat noise in it. Instant pandemonium. Vroom. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Where's Your Faith On Friday?

    Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Apr 5, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 6,164 views

    A Palm Sunday sermon that explores the difference between people’s words and actions on Sunday with their words and actions on Friday.

    April 4, 2004 — Palm Sunday Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson John 12:12-19 Where’s Your Faith on Friday? Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our glorious King and Savior, our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. The Word of God for our meditation this Palm Sunday is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    How To Be A Good Parent Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 2, 2004
    based on 66 ratings
     | 27,724 views

    Would you like to be a successful Christian parent? Would you like to raise your children so that they’ll please God? Paul gives us powerful guidelines on how to make a difference in our child’s life.

    OPEN - I read a poem several years ago that went this way: If you love something, set it free. If it comes back to you, it is yours... If it doesn’t, it never was. But, if it just sits in your living room, messes up your stuff, eats your food, takes your money, and doesn’t appear to realize that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Bible And Divorce

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 25, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,821 views

    Message based on Jesus’ words regarding divorce.

    The Bible and Divorce Matthew 5:31-32 October 24, 2004 Introduction Today is the second message in our series called, "Topics Every Pastor Just LOVES to Talk About." Last week we started that series by discussing lust and adultery. We focused on the fact that just as murder begins in the heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • David Elvery avatar

    The Secret, The Reason, The Realisation, The Sacrifice

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,593 views

    Examining why Jesus wanted to keep his identity a secret

    The Secret, The Reason, The Realisation, The Sacrifice Get everyone to stand - Need to conduct a bit of a survey, People think better on their feet Q1 Sit down if you’ve never had a secret before. Q2 Sit if you don’t have some secrets in your life now that you don’t want anyone else to know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sheldon Boyd avatar

    You've Got To Be Kidding Series

    Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,567 views

    This message is about how God will use the most unlikely people to do the most significant tasks. This part 5 of a 9 part series.

    MOSES: FROM DOUBT TO DELIVERANCE YOU’VE GOT TO BE KIDDING? Sunday October 13, 2002 Scripture Reference: Exodus 3:10-22 Intro. A. Last week learned some very encouraging truths. For one thing we learned that God prefers failures. God is not going to and frow throughout he earth looking for ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Tim Richards avatar

    Gentleness: Strength Under Control Series

    Contributed by Tim Richards on Dec 1, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 21,633 views

    The 8th sermon in a series on the Fruit of the Spirit.

    Introduction: 1. When was the last time you heard a sermon on gentleness? That’s what I thought. It doesn’t sound like something you would read about in the Bible. In fact, it doesn’t sound like something that important at all. However, it’s a fruit of the Spirit, so it really is a big deal. 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist