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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Take Note Of This Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2011
    based on 93 ratings
     | 29,849 views

    James says to take note of important matters of life. 1- Take note of your listening 2- Take note of your speaking 3- Take note of your anger 4- Take note of your sin

    INTRO.- Take note of this. Pay attention to this. Pay attention to scripture. This is divine revelation. This is the Word of God. ILL.- One day a professor was discussing a particularly complicated concept. A pre-med student rudely interrupted to ask, "Why do we have to learn this pointless ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Never Give Up On Anyone! Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 15, 2011
     | 8,536 views

    The Loyalty of Abram

    Intro: 1. One of the all-time greats in baseball was Babe Ruth. His bat had the power of a cannon, and his record of 714 home runs remained unbroken until Hank Aaron came along. But in time, age took its toll, and his popularity began to wane. Finally the Yankees traded him to the Braves. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Narrow Door

    Contributed by Michael Adams on Mar 16, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,089 views

    "Someone" (vs 23) asks a general question but God desires personal questons... Thoughts on our walk toward the Narrow Door. Can be a very fun sermon. A call for people to have a deeper walk with God. Concluding sugestions at the end of sermon.

    In some of our previous messages I shared from: 1) Luke 13:31-35 where Jesus weeps for Jerusalem. The Pharisees have a pretense of caring for Jesus by warning Him of Herod's plans to kill Him, all while they themselves desire to do just that. We also talked about the animal imagery used in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Loving Like A Mom Does

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,326 views

    God’s love and care for us is reflected in the heart of a mother.

    Loving Like a Mom Does Intro: The more I read and study the Bible, the more I find that deals with every area of our lives. God is the one who created motherhood, so it is not surprising that the Bible covers some of the struggles that moms face. In addition to all the references in the book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Mother's Day 2010 Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 13, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,035 views

    The skill of submission is needed today for a healthy relationship with God and others.

    Intro: What does it actually mean to “honor”? Can anyone explain what that really looks like, in 2010? We know that is one of the ten commandments – “Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long, full life in the land the Lord your God is giving you.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rev.16: #53~1-12~pt.3 Gods Great Wrath Pours Out Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on May 15, 2010
     | 4,052 views

    “the bowl judgments”, these are the final and most intense of the horrors that are coming on the earth dwellers, these bowl judgments climax with the return of the Lord Jesus Christ as He defeats His enemies at the battle of Armageddon.

    Rev.16: #53~1-12~pt.3 GODS GREAT WRATH POURS OUT 5-8-10 Today we’ll continue here in chapter 16: talking about “the bowl judgments”, these are the final and most intense of the horrors that are coming on the earth dwellers, these bowl judgments climax with the return of the Lord Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Cannot Know Another’s Story Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 4, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,658 views

    God must be loved greatly for us to live the life (and die the death) he calls us to.

    Scripture Introduction Near the end of the Chronicles of Narnia book, The Horse and His Boy, C. S. Lewis describes Shasta feeling sorry for himself because life is hard. While he cries, the Lion draws near, and Shasta is frightened when he realizes this is a very large creature. He cannot see ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Faith Can Do For You

    Contributed by Pastor Gbenga Shadare on Jun 11, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 41,308 views

    This sermon explores the way a believer can put his faith to work in real life situations. Faith is a force that can be activated and it can be put to use in any situation. Real, practical examples provided.

    What FAITH Can Do For You by Pastor Gbenga Shadare I have always loved talking about faith. Faith is not just the substance of things hoped for or the evidence of things unseen or the means through which believers obtain good report. Indeed, faith is much more than that. Faith is the basis; ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Break Up Your Fallow Ground

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 1, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 19,888 views

    My first sermon at HBC. A message that will challenge you to give all your heart to God and see the results in will bring to your life and your church.

    BREAK UP YOUR FALLOW GROUNDHosea 10:12IntroductionA.  What to say on the first day?1. Many will talk about vision.a. We already have one…it’s posted on the wall.b. I’ve had three weeks to come up with what I will share with you this morning.c. Only God waited until Monday night to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God And Country - In That Order!

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 6, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,136 views

    Fourth of July message encouraging our group to have the proper order of allegiance as Christians and citizens.

    God and Country – In that Order! Matthew 22:15-22 July 4, 2010 THE AUDIO FOR THIS MESSAGE IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.ABERDEENWESLEYAN.ORG NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK. "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I love America. I’m proud to be an American, where at ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Peter's Path To Power

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 8, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,512 views

    Just like we do, Peter's path from fisherman to preacher took some unexpected twists and turns, yet God still used him in a mighty way.

    PETER’S PATH TO POWER Luke 22:31-32, 60-61 INTRODUCTION A. Peter’s Denials of Christ 1. We have been studying Peter on Wed. nights for 5 months. a. I would hope we have learned a lot from this marvelous man Jesus named the rock b. The rock that Jesus would build His church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rabbits In A Cage

    Contributed by Wayne Magruder on Jul 8, 2010
     | 3,620 views

    Christians can become too comfortable, like rabbits in a cage. We must drop what we are doing and follow Jesus

    Rabbits in a Cage Matthew 4:18-20 1st slide This is Bun Bun. He is our adopted pet rabbit. Bun Bun lives to chew on leaves, tease the dogs and make jelly beans. 2nd slide This is a local groundhog. He makes a living burrowing in the ground and generally being a nuisance around the house. 5 minutes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darren Rogers avatar

    11 The Valley Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Oct 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,948 views

    So many people, when they come to the valleys of life, set up camp and plan on staying there or they will do little to get out it. God never intends for us to stay in these valleys but to learn from them and move on.

    The Valley Of Grace Genesis 26:17-19 We have spent the last 10 weeks looking at different Valleys that we face in this life, I want to look at one more aspect of the valleys this morning to encourage all those who are traveling down a hard road today. Isaac finds himself in the Valley of Gerar ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Twisted…or Playing Twister? Games Series: 1 Series

    Contributed by Timothy Gardner on Nov 7, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,113 views

    This is the first sermon in a series on Jonah.

    Sermon 1 of 4: Game Series Twisted…or Playing Twister? (Running from God’s Word) Written By: Captain Tim Gardner Introduction: (Ask for participants to come forward and play a small game of Twister. Ask them how they felt as they were twisting their bodies. Ask the crowd how they felt while ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Heaven And Hell According To The Bible

    Contributed by John A. Peck on Nov 7, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,886 views

    Heaven and Hell in the Afterlife according to the Bible.

    Heaven and Hell Sermon for Sun. Nov. 1, 2009 Gospel Reading: Luke 16:19-31 Heaven and Hell according to the Bible Today’s Gospel is the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus and each receiving a foretaste of their life to come at the Resurrection. The Rich Man is still ordering others around ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox