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  • James May avatar

    Reflect On The Past But Get A Vision Of The Future

    Contributed by James May on Dec 30, 2012
    based on 9 ratings
     | 24,492 views

    Dwelling on the past will put our journey into the future into jeopardy. Focusing on the future, where God is already waiting, will produce victory in life. We need a clearer vision of what lies ahead in order to be truly victorious in Christ.

    Reflect on the Past but Get a Vision of the Future Sunday. December 30, 2012 By Rev. James May As I began to put together the Powerpoint presentation for this message, the first picture that I found to use was so very appropriate. It is a picture of the windshield of a car as it is traveling ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Who Is God--Why Jesus--Insanity For Christ Part 1

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 7, 2013
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     | 6,432 views

    This message looks at five attributes of God and why it was necessary for Christ to come into the world.

    Insanity For Christ Part 1 Who Is God, Why Jesus Calvary 1/6/2013 Isaiah 45:5-13 Luke 4:16-20 Today we are beginning a new series, Insanity For Christ, 49 Days To Transformation. The sermons are only one part of the series. If you want to find our who God is and what God is wanting ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Not A Fan: Follow The Leader Series

    Contributed by Dave Bentley on Jan 9, 2013
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    First in series of messages based on the book NOT A FAN calling Christians to move from being fans of Jesus to becoming committed followers.

    Not a Fan Series – Message #1 - LWCC09162012 September 16, 2012 Discuss the Children’s Game: Follow the Leader • The expectation is that whatever the leader does, the followers will do as well • It’s such a simple thing, and children get it and do it and enjoy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Liturgy And Our Learning Obedience Through Suffering Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 19, 2013
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    Just as Jesus learned obedience through suffering, so St. Agnes and all the saints; we celebrate this in every Mass.

    Monday of 2nd Week in Course 21 Jan 2013: St. Agnes Sacrosanctum Concilium Jesus offered up prayers and supplications during his mortal life, with loud cries and tears, to the one who could save Him from death–His eternal Father, and He was heard. And He learned obedience through suffering. ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Body Of Christ In Cabbagetown

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 27, 2013
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    It’s critical to realize that we’re not just random people coming to church every Sunday and throughout the week. We’re a body. We’re Jesus’ body, and we’re on a mission,

    Church is a funny thing. I don’t mean funny, ha-ha, funny. Although, often it is that, because we’re human and humans are hilarious. Church is kind of peculiar, kind of wonderful, kind of a mystery. I know a lot of people have a lot of issues with church. I know that a lot of people don’t do a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Servant's Heart

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 29, 2013
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    Christians must have an attitude of service, following the example of Christ.

    A Servant’s Heart January 27, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Christians must have an attitude of service, following the example of Christ. Focus Passage: Matthew 20:20-28 Supplemental Passage: Sitting down, He called the twelve and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus, The New Temple Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 13, 2010
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     | 4,464 views

    Jesus and the early disciples preached against the Jerusalem Temple because the new Temple is the Body of the Risen Christ, and true worship is centered there.

    November 15, 2010 Albert the Great The Spirit of the Liturgy Today we commemorate St. Albert the Great, known for many years as “the Universal Doctor.” He is best known as the teacher and mentor of St. Thomas Aquinas, but his studies and teaching spanned all of what was known then as ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Don’t Be Confused About The Truth Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 14, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,014 views

    To be confused about the church begins with confusion about the truth for vice-versa.

    Don’t be Confused – about the truth John 18:36-38 * The first time I heard the term was during the Bill Clinton presidency. Of course I knew it went on, but I had never heard the term (in political jargon) ‘spin.’ Does everyone know what ‘spin’ actually is? My personal definition is something ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Kind Of Church Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 14, 2010
     | 8,296 views

    what kind of church would God design? How does it match up with the 21st Century, Americanized church? Give it some thought.

    God’s Kind of Church 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 * If you have ever built a house for your family, then you know a little about decisions, frustrations, and more. In the process, you may well discover that ‘what you want is beyond your ability to provide. We lived in Yazoo City, Mississippi, for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making A Difference Starts With Me Series

    Contributed by Mariah Cook on Nov 16, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,256 views

    We all want to make a difference in the world, but stop because we don't know where to start. It starts with me.

    Making a Difference Starts With Me. BIG IDEA: God created you to TAKE ACTION God has made us what we are. In Christ Jesus, God made us to do good works, which God planned in advance for us to live our lives doing.Ephesians 2:10 NCV Each person has a God given MISSION to accomplish. He comes ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Getting Real With God

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 27, 2010
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     | 4,856 views

    Authenticity before God begins with self-examination, proceeds to self-disclosure, and involves trusted advisors.

    National Baptist Memorial Church, Washington, DC March 13, 2005 The issue is not an academic discussion as to whether there is a God. Relatively few doubt or debate that. The issue is not whether God is real, but whether we know how to get real with God. Let me play out a little scene with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is The Big Deal About Worship?

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 2, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,619 views

    The church culture of today has so allowed the culture around us to shape the way we do things. The customer satisfaction mentality has invaded our churches. We have to be sure not to offend anyone and worship is all about them. Here in Isaiah we see t

    Intro: In Isaiah 6 we see the call and commissioning of Isaiah the prophet. We do not know but we assume that Isaiah was in the earthly temple. However, the temple described in verse 1 is the heavenly temple. In the year King Uzziah died. It would be like saying in the year Pearl Harbor was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eric Ferguson avatar

    Shake, Rattle, And Roll

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jun 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,749 views

    Discovering the art of true worship despite difficult circumstances you may be encountering in your life. Find out how two buddies who love God deeply, literally brought the house down around them while finding their true worship to God.

    I read a story this week of a little boy whose parents were avid sports fans. They didn’t miss a game. On the other hand, they went to church services only sporadically. In his mind the little boy was attempting to learn what was alike and what was different about the two meeting places which his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Worship Today Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jun 4, 2008
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     | 3,990 views

    Worship today is internal rather than geographical. It is constant.

    Worship today John 4:19-24 The original worship must have been amazing. Eve and Adam, surrounded by the Garden of Eden, something between a botanical garden and an orchard. Discussions at dusk of keeping trees, naming animals, new things they tried, and gratitude for the bounty and beauty they ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Psalm 113 An Investigative Report. Hallelujah, Praise Ye The Lord

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 5, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,062 views

    An Investigative approach to this chapter. Asking the questions What? Who? What? Who? What? When? and Why? of PRAISE Prayer: That our Jewish friends would see their reciting this passage for their passover celebration in this light.

    Psalm 113 an Investigative Report by William Akehurst, HSWC Hallelujah Praise the LORD Approaching this chapter as an investigator. Asking, What, Who, What, Who What, When and Why. Sounds like a song from the Who’s in Whoville from one of Dr. Seuss’ books. Background. Spurgeon says, this psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational