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  • Robert Butler avatar

    Step Nine - Not Saying I'm Sorry? Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Jan 8, 2020
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     | 3,339 views

    Step 9 is making direct amends except when to do so would injure those or others. It’s also the place the writers tell us of the promises come true when one earnestly works the steps of recovery.

    I have been thinking about Step nine over the last few days. I really think the writers knew how much humility and courage it takes to do a 9th step amends and it’s the reason, they made sure the other steps of getting right with oneself and then God came before reconciling with others. Step 9 is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's Where You Left It

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 9, 2001
    based on 275 ratings
     | 76,263 views

    What this young unnamed prophet in II Kings did to get back his cutting edge -- illustrates for us, 3 principles that will help us get back our cutting edge of servcie to the Lord.

    "IT’S WHERE YOU LEFT IT" TEXT: II KINGS 6:1-7 INTRODUCTION II KINGS 6:1-7 This event took place in the 8th century BC, during the times of the Kings, when Israel was split into 2 kingdoms -- Israel in the north and Judah in the south. The 2 central characters in this text are an unnamed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Reason For The Hope Within

    Contributed by Michael Westacott on Oct 22, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,334 views

    This sermon is similar to my sermon "He exists", but it has only 5 arguments for God’s existence. It includes a section on the importance of defending the faith and why just because we can’t see God doesn’t mean he doesn’t exist. I personally believe thi

    One day after school back in year 10, I was talking to one of my friends. I made some remark that on Saturday I was going to church. He looked down, nodded, and then in a rather frustrated voice asked me “Do you really believe in all that stuff?” If someone were to ask you that question, how would ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    The Shrinking Power Of Binary Thinking

    Contributed by Mark Foreman on Jul 23, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,762 views

    This message explains why "either/or" thinking doesn’t work in the Kingdom of God, and we should expand our perspective to include "both/and" thinking.

    We are discovering the ways we shrink Jesus in our own minds, from the robust love and nature that is truly His. ? The great "I Am" is calling you and is with you to transform you and this world. ? Either/or thinking often shrinks Jesus in our minds and in our lives. * Trip to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Ben Peak avatar

    Acceptable Worship

    Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,308 views

    I want to talk with you for a little while about this subject of worship. And I want us to consider the kind of worship that God accepts.

    Maybe you’ve heard the story about the old farmer who went into the city one weekend and attended the big city church. He came home that afternoon and his wife asked him how it went. "Well," said the farmer, "it was good. They did something different, though. They sang praise choruses instead ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Reasons For Believing In God

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 27, 2006
     | 3,000 views

    Purpose is too fold 1) To help us communicate the reality of God to others “But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gent

    This morning I’m going to begin a series entitled “Faith Has It’s Reasons.” Several months ago…a discussion with the staff encouraged me to do a series of Sunday morning messages addressing the common questions that are posed in regard to knowing God. Purpose is too fold 1) To help us communicate ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fathering God’s Way Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 19, 2010
     | 5,848 views

    In order to father God’s way, a Godly Father 1) Knows God 2) Loves God & 3) Shows his love for God.

    As Barbara Kay said this week: Happy are those for whom Father’s Day means a barbecue and a card poking fun at Dad’s foibles. Not so much for children whose "father" was an anonymous sperm sold to create a child he would never know or likely care to know. For them "Seed Provider’s Day" would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Joined To The Lord-6

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 26, 2018
     | 2,912 views

    6 of 6. The apostle Paul warned the church at Corinth of the inherent danger of sexual immorality. God must be allowed to control our bodies. But Why? When you/we are Joined to the Lord...

    JOINED To The LORD-VI—1Corinthians 6:12-20 Attention: America is considered by some to be a Christian nation. But we are unfortunately often reminded that it is not... ‘Zombies & Prayer At The Georgia Statehouse’ A public observance of The National Day of Prayer was recognized at the Georgia ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    What Kind Of Soil Are You? Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 2, 2021
     | 3,973 views

    What Kind Of Soil Are You? Series: Parables - Small Stories, Big Truths Brad Bailey – July 25, 2021

    What Kind Of Soil Are You? Series: Parables - Small Stories, Big Truths Brad Bailey – July 25, 2021 Intro Today we are continuing our summer focus on the Parables of Jesus. As we’ve noted, parables are short stories or illustrations drawing upon what is familiar to capture great spiritual truth. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Connecting With God Through Our Desire For Justice Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 23, 2024
     | 827 views

    Connecting with God through Our Desire for Justice Series: Connecting with God Brad Bailey – April 21, 2024

    Connecting with God through Our Desire for Justice Series: Connecting with God Brad Bailey – April 21, 2024 INTRO Continuing in our series “Connecting with God”… allowing God to speak to us about how our nature provides connections to God. [1] Today… we’re engaging the process of: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Dare To Be Free Again Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 27, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 3,917 views

    Jesus rose to bring us freedom. But we tend to adapt to sin and the things that easily entangle, rather than really getting free. Beginning with some thoughts on war in Iraq

    Dare to Be Free Again: “Up From the Grave: Lent 2003” March 22/23, 2003 Intro: Once again we find ourselves in the midst of a world at war. We’ve seen the pictures of bombs dropping, of soldiers racing through the desert, of people surrendering. I didn’t anticipate that today’s title, which I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    God Wants The Best For Us

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 26, 2001
    based on 195 ratings
     | 19,118 views

    In our modern society, some of the Ten Commandments are ridiculed, & others ignored. But I think this 7th Commandment is actually hated by many.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Today is Valentine’s Day, a special day, a day in which much emphasis is placed on romantic love. But if you listen, you’ll discover that the world gives very mixed messages about the nature of love & the ways to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Talton avatar

    I Recognize That! (Pt. 2) Series

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 1, 2003
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,974 views

    This is the 2nd part in a two part sermon discussing the necessity of recognition or understanding in language (i.e. tongues) if the hearer is to benefit from what is said.

    December 8, 2002 1 Corinthians 14:6-20 “I recognize that!” (pt. 2) INTRODUCTION There was an art contest held in a local school one Christmas season a few years ago in East Texas. One of the prize winners was a picture drawn by a nine year old boy showing three men, offering gifts to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Way Or The High Way Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,219 views

    We are to surrender to the truth of God’s Word.

    MY WAY OR THE HIGH WAY I Thessalonians 2:13 S: Bible Th: Seeing the Unseen Christ: How His Presence Transforms Life Pr: WE ARE TO SURRENDER TO THE TRUTH OF GOD’S WORD (AND BE CHANGED). ?: How? KW: terms TS: We will find in our study five ways to accomplish our surrender so that we can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Fear Not”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 17, 2002
    based on 125 ratings
     | 22,521 views

    June 23, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 7 Matthew 10:24-39 Color: Green Title: “Fear Not”

    June 23, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 7 Matthew 10:24-39 Color: Green Title: “Fear Not” 24 "A disciple is not above the teacher, nor a slave above the master; 25it is enough for the disciple to be like the teacher, and the slave like the master. If they have called the master of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran