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  • Tim Smith avatar

    Response To Fear: Do It Afraid

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009
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    In our scripture today, we see the temptation to choose flight over staying and fighting. One of the greatest tragedies of all, this is when the enemy wins, is when you begin to use faith for personal security and comfort. Our fear of really committing ou

    [Re]sponse to Fear: Do It Afraid Nehemiah 6:10-14 One of the victims in the tragedy at Virginia Tech was a man named Liviu Librescu. He was a 77-year-old engineering professor and a Holocaust survivor. How people react in a moment of chaotic terror tells a lot about a person, because heroes always ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Treasuring God's Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 29, 2012
     | 4,942 views

    Belief in God's sacrificial love opens the window to eternal life.

    “Treasuring God’s Sacrifice” John 3:1-21 Sometimes getting fresh air into our home or office is pretty simple. All we need to do is open the window. Nicodemus and Jesus were working on a project; it was called eternal life. As John describes their encounter he teaches us that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Revelation From The First Marriage

    Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Oct 8, 2005
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    The first marriage is a revelation of both God and man. It shows us the deep loving concern that God has for us and also tells us how we should respond to his concern in loving obedience.

    Introduction: The first marriage is a revelation of both God and man. It shows us the deep loving concern that God has for us and also tells us how we should respond to his concern in loving obedience. Sanjay and Joanna you must know that God loves you and cares very much for your needs. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    How To Turn Around Your Church

    Contributed by Kevin Keeling on Mar 19, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
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    How To Turn Around Your Church

    How To Turn Around Your Church 1 George Barna 1996 A. Interdiction 50-75 churches close their doors each week. What kind of impact is our church we having on are Community? B. The benefits of studying church decline To see what has happen to other churches so that we can see the success and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living The Tough Life Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Rob Hall on Nov 20, 2012
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    We are reminded in this Psalm of the fact that God sees and knows and will take care of both the righteous and the wicked. We need to trust Him.

    LIVING THE TOUGH LIFE OF FAITH Text. Ps. 37 Intro: 1. Habakkuk struggled with sin then with God's plan for it 2. We struggle with the same thing, where is God and why doesn't He do something about this world we live in? 3. Ps. 37 is another wisdom Psalm, teaching us a perspective of faith 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pursue Love

    Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jun 26, 2007
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     | 4,086 views

    The paramount of Christianity is love. We have been taught what it is, exhorted to practice it and yet many still do not practice it when it is most needed.

    Pursue Love Theme: A proactive behavior unto God INTRODUCTION A. There really is no greater subject in the entire world than love. 1. That said, some talk about it seemingly to the exclusion of other vital areas of our walk in the Lord. 2. Conversely, some refrain from talking about it or do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ruth And The Restorer Of Life

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 13, 2013
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    Boaz is the restorer of life, granting Naomi restoration and fullness. Thus does Jesus give life and hope to His own.

    RUTH AND THE RESTORER OF LIFE. Ruth 4. It is beautiful to see the way that the LORD restored the broken line of the clan of Ephrathah. Naomi, whose name means Lovely, renames herself Mara, Bitterness. However, her new name never caught on: she is always called Naomi, and in the end must lift ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    End Times, Apocalypse, Last Judgement, Second Coming

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 1, 2018
     | 3,306 views

    Begin with “end of the world” in mind.

    33B In a best-selling book that first came out in the late 80’s, Stephen Covey identified what he called the ‘seven habits of highly effective people.’ The second habit the author lists is: Begin with the End in Mind. 1). Today, on the Thirty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time, the Readings are ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Old And New Simon Peter, And The Old And New Me

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 13, 2019
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    Chosen by Our Lord as what we at St. Peter’s Church called “Prince of the Apostles,” this guy had chronic, idiopathic foot-in-mouth disease.

    Tuesday of Holy Week 2019 Peter the Apostle I think that early on when I heard this story, repeated in more than one Gospel, of Peter’s bravado and ultimate betrayal, I thought, “what a loser.” Chosen by Our Lord as what we at St. Peter’s Church called “Prince of the Apostles,” this guy had ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Being An Intentional Dad

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 4, 2018
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     | 7,715 views

    We will not become the Dad God wants us to be accidentally, instead it will require intentionality.

    Being An Intentional Dad #FamilyMatters – week 9 1 Thessalonians 2:8-12 http://www.sermonspice.com/product/71613/stuff-dads-never-say-part-2?utm_source=spicesite&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=homepage_featured_spot_4&utm_content=71613 YEAH – that was pretty awesome…. TODAY – is Father’s Day ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living In Light Of God's Word Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 9, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,165 views

    A disciple learns, loves and lives God's Word.

    Live in Light of God’s Word John 8:31-36 Rev. Brian Bill January 9-10, 2021 Last Sunday, a congressman, who calls himself a “pastor,” ended the opening prayer of the 117th Congress with these words: “We ask it in the name of the monotheistic god, Brahma, and ‘god’ known by many names by many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Confidence: Fanning The Flame

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 25, 2012
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     | 8,046 views

    Build others up by affirming what God has given and assuring what God can do.

    The topic today is about showing confidence in people – to encourage them to better themselves. • Paul showed confidence in young Timothy, who was probably in his 20s and leading a ministry. He needed encouragement and Paul gave him just that. • All of us need that. We need ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christian Environmental Responsibility

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on Apr 24, 2009
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     | 12,455 views

    I am a firm believe that while the Bible contains the Word of God that speaks to every area of our lives, we as Christians have allowed the world to take the lead on ethical, moral, and even spiritual issues. And environmental responsibility is one area

    Christian Environmental Responsibility Genesis 1:28 Sermon by CH (CPT) Keith J. Andrews All scripture marked ESV: The Holy Bible : English Standard Version. Wheaton : Standard Bible Society, 2001, S. 1. In my stay in Iraq this year, I have notice one image that is repeatedly on my mind and that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hallmarks Of Love 1 Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 1, 2010
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     | 3,051 views

    Exposition of 1 Cor 13:4 regarding biblical love

    Text: 1 Corinthians 13:4, Title: The Hallmarks of Love 1, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/21/10, AM A. Opening illustration: the lady who wanted to divorce her husband in the most painful way possible. The suggestion was to go and act like you love him for 2 months, and make him believe it, then drop the bomb ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed Are Those Who Hunger And Thirst For Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 13, 2007
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     | 7,825 views

    Fourth of the Eight Milestones on the Journey of the Fruitful Followers.

    “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” Matthew 5:4 A Sunday school teacher asked the children just before she dismissed them to go to church, "And why is it necessary to be quiet in church?" Annie replied, "Because people are ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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