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  • Martin Wiles avatar

    Giving That Transforms

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Feb 13, 2012
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    Giving that transforms is encouraged by the example of others, initiated by the example of Christ and our love for him, necessary because of human need, and promotes good will.

    INTRODUCTION One tells the story of a man reared in the hills of West Virginia. He had never seen a large city, modern inventions, or neon lights. He marries a girl just like himself, and they spend all their time in the back woods. In time they have a son and name him Junior. When Junior reaches ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joyride - Pt. 2 - Jesus' Ped Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 13, 2013
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    We have the right to pursue happiness. However, we soon discover that happiness is fleeting. Joy is better, but how do you find, obtain and keep it?

    Joyride - Pt. 2 – Jesus' P.E.D. I. Introduction Life is up and down. Loops, turns, cliff like drops. Our life often feels much like one of those white knuckle, scream your lungs out, lose your lunch type of amusement rides! It is into that type of experience that Jesus came onto the scene ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When God Stands Between Us And Our Circumstances

    Contributed by Scott Terrell on Mar 14, 2012
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    God will deliever.....

    When God stands between us and our circumstance!! Once when Alabama was playing Auburn, Coach Bear Bryant sent in his 2nd string quarterback with instructions to run on every play and he had better not pass the ball. Alabama led by three points and only had to run the clock out to win. Three downs ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Spiritual Warfare Behind Humility And Selfishness Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 26, 2015
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    THE ISSUES OF HUMILITY AND UNITY ARE VITAL TO THE CHURCH

    THE SPIRITUAL WARFARE BEHIND HUMILITY AND SELFISHNESS PHILIPPIANS 2:3-4 DO NOTHING FROM SELFISHNESS OR EMPTY CONCEIT, BUT WITH HUMILITY OF MIND REGARD ONE ANOTHER AS MORE IMPORTANT THAN YOURSELVES; 4  DO NOT MERELY LOOK OUT FOR YOUR OWN PERSONAL INTERESTS, BUT ALSO FOR THE INTERESTS OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kingdom Attitudes Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 5, 2014
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    The church and New Testament doctrine are founded not only upon God’s past dealings with Israel, but also his future dealings. If you miss this, you miss much. We are a preview of God’s Kingdom on earth, and we must embrace Kingdom attitudes.

    Kingdom Attitudes (Isaiah 56:1-12) 1. I collect humor, and Jewish jokes are among my favorites. 2. It was a sweltering August day in 1937 when the Cohen brothers entered the posh Dearborn, Michigan, offices of Henry Ford, the car maker. "Mr. Ford," announced Norman Cohen, the eldest of the three. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Choosing Joy

    Contributed by S. H. Mathews on Dec 17, 2015
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    Choosing to rejoice in the Lord leads to a gentle spirit, and to four virtues of a spiritual life.

    Dr. Steve Mathews United Baptist Church December 13, 2015 Philippians 4:4-7 Choosing Joy I. Joy is a choice- vs. 4 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Exposition: • Rejoicing in the Lord is a choice. Paul expects that his audience can do this. He repeats his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encountering The Resurrected Jesus Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 9, 2015
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    Because Jesus Christ rose from the dead, we can experience Him through the living hope of His resurrection today.

    ENCOUNTERING THE RESURRECTED JESUS OPEN: The Lord’s Prayer INTRO TO TOPIC: HOW IMPORTANT IS THE RESURRECTION? “Now if Christ is preached that He has been raised from the dead, how do some among you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? But if there is no resurrection of the ...read more

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    "Will The Real Blind Beggar Please Stand Up"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 2, 2010
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    In the Gospel Lesson for this sermon, it’s a bit hard to tell who the real Blind Beggar is. Is it Bartimaeus or is it the disciples or the rest of the crowd?

    Mark 10:46-52 “Will the Real Blind Beggar please Stand Up” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN There’s an old t-v show called To Tell the Truth where contestants are challenged to figure out which of three or four persons are the Real ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Olympics Subtly Lure Tots Into Paganism's Embrace

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jun 16, 2010
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    Olympics Subtly Lure Tots Into Paganism's Embrace

    Over the past decade and a half or thereabouts, I have published occasional columns pointing out that there is more going on in terms of worldview at the Olympic games than good sportsmanship and keeping a stoic outlook no matter how disappointed one might be at the outcome of a particular event. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Ponder Your Spiritual “before” And “after” Pictures

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 25, 2010
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    Jesus has not only washed us clean from our sins, he energizes us for continual service.

    You’ve seen these pictures in newspapers and in magazines advertising some procedure to make you look younger. They’re “before” and “after” pictures. But to tell you the truth, the only difference I see between some “before” and “after” ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Foundations For A Great Church

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 2, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
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    There are four major foundations that need laid to build a great church: prayer, power, proclaimation and passion.

    Foundations to Build a Great Church Acts 4:31-35 August 29, 2010 Morning Message Introduction On December 2001, the “Leaning Tower of Pisa” was finally reopened to the public, after having been closed for almost a dozen years. During that time, engineers completed a 25 million dollar ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "Fishing Techniques For Every Christian"

    Contributed by Pastor Catherine Graham on Feb 6, 2010
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    call to discipleship

    FISHING TECHNIQUES FOR EVERY CHRISTIAN My Brothers and Sisters, Grace and Peace to you in the name of Jesus, the great Fisherman. AMEN The sun had just risen when the Scouts began their trek up Baldy Mountain. At 12,441 feet Baldy is the highest peak in the Philmont Scout Ranch, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "The Perfect Gift"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 12, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
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    A sermon for the Christmas Season.

    Ephesians 2:1-10 “The Perfect Gift” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Have you ever just watched people as they shop during the Christmas season? I was out at the mall this past week and watched people as they shopped for gifts and bargains. I was ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Martin Ellgar avatar

    At The Right Hand Of God

    Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Nov 8, 2014
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    A perspective on Mark 10: 35-45. But what are our reactions, our thoughts, and our feelings towards these two audacious characters James and John?

    Mark 10: 35-45 At The Right Hand Of God How should we think about James and John, the sons of Zebedee? How should we think about the day they went to Jesus and said to him: “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.” And when Jesus answered, “What is it you want ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Power Of Words

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 4, 2014
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    James addresses the power of the tongue. We need to realize the tongue can develop many problems...

    THE POWER OF WORDS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WHAT IS THE MOST POWERFUL FORCE IN THE CHURCH OR THE WORLD? A. My last year teaching school we were studying about the USSR and all the power that the USA and the USSR had in their weapon reserves. Tammy a girl in my 7th grade ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God