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  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Prosperity And Disaster: The Lord Is Behind Them Both

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 14, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,620 views

    Prosperity and Disaster: The Lord Is Behind Them Both 1) Be humble 2) Be confident

    At the end of September the stock markets tanked leaving the world in financial crisis. How bad is it? Since June, the TSX has dropped 40%. If I understand it correctly, it means the $1,000 investment you made there in June is now only worth $600! What’s behind the latest financial meltdown? Most ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Could I Be A Pharisee?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 30, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,246 views

    A sermon about learning to be authentic Chrisitians.

    Matthew 23:1-6, 13-15, 23-28, 33 “Could I Be A Pharisee?” by: Rev. Ken Sauer, pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org The Apostle Paul wrote to the Church in Rome: “You yourselves are our letter…known and read by everybody.” Today he might drop the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Surviving The Terrible T's Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jul 27, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,474 views

    First in a Summer series on the book of James

    In elementary school we took a field trip to the Richmond Auditorium. I don’t know who was leading the orchestra but one of the things they did was to introduce us to the idea of "musical themes" via Sergei Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf. Musical themes are those repetitious melodies that mark the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Lord Causes His Church To Triumph Over The Enemy

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Aug 2, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,719 views

    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT HOW THE LORD IS BUILDING HIS CHURCH AND CAUSES HIS CHURCH TO TRIUMPH OVER THE ENEMY

    THE LORD CAUSES HIS CHURCH TO TRIUMPH OVER THE ENEMY ************************************************************* OUTLINE 1. THE LORD IS BUILDING HIS CHURCH AND THE ENEMY WILL NOT PREVAIL OVER THE CHURCH 2. THE LORD HAS DESTROYED THE WORKS OF THE DEVIL AND WANTS US TO TRIUMPH OVER THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Complete In Christ (Part One) Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 13, 2009
     | 4,857 views

    1)Secret knowledge, 2)rule-keeping, and 3)mystical experiences do not make us better Christians

    COMPLETE IN CHRIST (PART ONE) COLOSSIANS 2:10 1. Illus. of filling one gallon jug • Half full- how much more can it hold? • Three quarters full- how much more can it hold? • One gallon full- how much more can it hold? (None) 2. In this chapter, Paul is going to tell us that Christ supplies ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Presence Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jan 24, 2009
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,721 views

    How joyous will our lives be at the end of life’s journey? This is one of the most probing and personal questions that could be asked of every single one of us here today!

    Robert Robinson was just a small boy when his dad died, and this meant that he had to go to work while still very young. Without a father to guide him, he fell in with bad crowd of friends. One day his gang harassed a drunken gypsy. Pouring more whiskey into her, they demanded she tell their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The World Was Dark Series

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Aug 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,105 views

    Jesus was born into a sin filled and cruel world. Spiritual warfare was focused on one child born in Bethlehem who gives victory over death to all HIs followers.

    The world was dark Matthew 2_13-23 Sun, Dec 30, 2007 Christmas 1(a) First: Is. 63:7-14Epistle: Gal 4:4-7Gospel: Matt. 2:13-23Psalm: Psalm 111 When we look at the church calendar after Christmas, it almost seems as if the church fathers made it their business to remind us that Jesus was born ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Starting Off Well Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 31, 2008
     | 4,172 views

    The Lord slowly moved Saul from enemy of the gospel to Paul, a full-fledged missionary with a message to the Gentiles. How does God move us out into ministry for Him? Learn some lessons from Paul and Barnabas.

    As we’ve talked about through our study in the book of Acts, this is the story of the resurrected Jesus, working through his body to bring the gospel into the world. As the effort grows, so the attacks of Satan to thwart it morph and change. It’s like the enemy is trying to find a loophole that ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    "Unwrapping Your Gifts" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 15, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,394 views

    How do we go about unwrapping our spiritual gifts once we have identified them?

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches August 17, 2003 “Unwrapping Your Gifts” Matthew 25:14-30 INTRODUCTION: “I’ll go where you want me to go, dear Lord, real service is what I desire. I’ll sing a solo anytime, dear Lord, but don’t ask me to sing in the choir. I’ll do what you want me to do, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Recognizing Gods Authority

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 25, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 11,963 views

    God is God! He is to be Supreme in our lives. We need to recognize His authority over us and have regard for His Word to us.

    Recognizing God’s Authority Isaiah 42:8 "I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images." INTRODUCTION: Tom Eliff in his book Unbreakable lays out seven pillars for Kingdom Families, families that will have a positive impact on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Danger Of Spiritual Negligence

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 27, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 12,107 views

    We are warned of the dangers of spiritual negligence. Why is spiritual negligence devastating? 4 Dangers of Spiritual Negligence

    THE DANGER OF SPIRITUAL NEGLIGENCE—Hebrews 2:1-4 1938 WA legislative election/Republican ‘Boston Curtis’—New man on ticket—Elected by 51 votes/Actually a mule/Placed in running by Democrats to prove how negligent voters are. Country in danger if Mules in office. We are warned of the dangers of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Thinking Small Leads To Big Results

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,119 views

    God has designed us to live in community with others and we can only fulfill his designs when we commit to small group ministry in our lives.

    How Thinking Small Leads to BIG Results August 28/29, 2004 Don Jaques MAIN IDEA: God has designed us to live in community with others and we can only fulfill his designs when we commit to small group ministry in our lives. OBJECTIVES: • People who are not involved in a small group will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dare To Be Different (All Age Talk)

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Oct 12, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,276 views

    A complete order of service and talks for an All Age Service on peer pressure and who to/not to follow. Email me for files and PowerPoints

    All Age Worship 10 oct 2004 Order of Service Ewen Intro (PowerPoint) Robin Songs • Holy holy holy, Lord God almighty • Come now is the time to worship • Lord you have my heart (chorus only) Prayer Drama The advert Ewen Talk 1 – part 1 • I’m special Talk 1 – part 2 (incl reading Rom 12 reading ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Jenkins avatar

    The Third Angel Pronouncing Damnation Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 21, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,059 views

    The Third Angel pronouncing damnation

    Revelation 14:9-11, “9Then a third angel followed them, shouting, "Anyone who worships the beast and his statue or who accepts his mark on the forehead or the hand 10must drink the wine of God’s wrath. It is poured out undiluted into God’s cup of wrath. And they will be tormented with fire and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Dare To Be A Daniel

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 13, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,704 views

    Our country is slowly haveing every vestige of in God we trust removed. We must stand and dare to be a daniel so that our children, and grandchildren can come to know the one true living God.

    INTRO: What do we know about Daniel?? He lived in a time much like our own. How you say. He was of course taken from His home in Israel at a young age or in his youth we find out in Daniel 1.4-6. You say how on earth then is his time like our own. I am so glad you asked. Along with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist