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  • Christopher Nerreau avatar

    Is The Lord Your Shepherd

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Mar 10, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,828 views

    In the 23rd Psalm we see David reflecting upon his life from the Green Pastures of his youth to the valley of the shadow of death(which was not far off). He notes one common theme namely that the Lord was his shepherd, today can we say the same thing?

    Is The Lord My Shepherd? Psalm 23 ORIENTATION: • Have you ever taken a moment to reflect upon your life? • To simply stop what you are doing, be quite and reflect? • For some of us maybe this is too difficult (the hurts to great, and pain to unbearable) for others impossible (especially if ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    God's Unfailing Faithfulness

    Contributed by William Wyne on Mar 15, 2005
    based on 84 ratings
     | 40,415 views

    The sermon seeks to illustrate the steadfastness of a God who is faithful.

    The Marine Corps has an interesting motto, Semper Fidelis, the short is Semper Fi. Perhaps you have seen that on windows or bumpers of cars. Semper Fidelis are two Latin words that mean, “Always Faithful”. It is really the code of conduct and character of the gallant soldiers of the Corps. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving Thanks

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 13, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 14,321 views

    A Thanksgiving sermon

    "GIVING THANKS ALWAYS FOR ALL THINGS UNTO GOD AND THE FATHER IN THE NAME OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST." Shakespeare wrote, "How sharper than a serpent’s tooth it is to have a thankless child!" True! But how much more unnatural and repugnant is ingratitude in those who have become sons and daughters ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grow Up, Christian!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 19, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,299 views

    Grow Up, Christian! 1) Cry more; 2) Rely more Mature children of God don’t run less to God, they run to God more...

    “Grow up!” Did anyone say that to you this week? If so, why? My parents often told me to grow up when I became frustrated and started crying about something I should have been able to do by myself like tie my shoes or zip up my jacket. Parents regularly tell their children to grow up because they ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Funerals Better Than Parties Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 19, 2006
    based on 50 ratings
     | 20,076 views

    If we’re open, we can discover a lot from times of sorrow and loss.

    Overcoming Futility—a sermon series on Ecclesiastes “Funerals Better Than Parties”, 7:1-12 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts These may sound like dark words, but they contain profound wisdom. People often refuse to face death, and are reluctant to ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Expectation Series

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jul 11, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,591 views

    This sermon looks at how our expectations are vital to the outcome of our lives. A five part series dealing with what it means to get ahead and what it takes to get there. Based on Isaiah 55.

    Expectation Sunday Sermon / Getting Ahead Sermon Series May 6th, 2007 Intro: Getting Ahead: Week One / Satisfaction, Here’s the bottom line issue: Without drawing your deepest level satisfaction from God, you will never be truly satisfied with anything in life. Week Two / Control Isaiah 55:8 "8 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Encouraging Words In Desperate Times

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 1, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,657 views

    Paul understands that his life is drawing to an end and pens these encouraging words to ministers and believers in difficult ministries.

    Introduction - Running toward Unseen Goal United States runner Marla Runyon has been legally blind for 22 years. Even so, she competed in the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. In fact she qualified for the finals in the 1500 meter race. (Marla finished eighth, three seconds behind the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Causing Our Own Problems Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Mar 14, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,748 views

    Will God help me when I screw up my life?

    Causing our own problems in the Life of faith! What will God do when I screw up? Genesis 16 Blame In a recent Peanuts cartoon, Lucy approaches Charlie Brown with a paper and pen and says, “Here, sign this. It absolves me from all blame”. Then she goes to Shroeder with the same paper and says, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Palm Peace

    Contributed by Samuel Stone on Nov 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,031 views

    A Palm Sunday sermon.

    Luke 19:28-40 28 After he had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29 When he had come near Bethphage and Bethany, at the place called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of the disciples, 30 saying, “Go into the village ahead of you, and as you enter it you will find tied there a colt ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A "Mary” Christmas…for All

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,993 views

    Christmas Sermon

    As I’ve expressed in past year…I have a special more than at any other time I find during this season. I sense God’s presence in the world…and with it, the significance of my own presence. Traditions: Our opportunity over these recent years to bless others on the Promenade through…has become a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Mind Is A Terrible Thing To Waste Series

    Contributed by Steven Angus on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,323 views

    The work of the Holy Spirit and the mind

    Series: Living in the Spirit 2 Sermon: A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste Hasn’t it been fun to study the Holy Spirit? There are so many amazing facts about the Holy Spirit. It seems behind ever verse we read in the Bible we discover something new and awesome about the Holy Spirit. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Brian Black avatar

    I'm Thirsty Series

    Contributed by Brian Black on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 37 ratings
     | 35,572 views

    The fifth in a series on the seven sayings of Christ on the cross.

    We continue looking at the seven final sayings Jesus made on the cross and how they reveal the heart of the Savior. Importance of context > the story of God’s love for us and our need for Him So Far >> “Father, forgive them.” (Luke 23:34) The Big Idea: Christ gives us the example of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Light Of The World

    Contributed by Brian Menear on Apr 14, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,729 views

    What was the light that was present at Creation?-Jesus Christ

    Light of The World(NIV) Genesis 1:1-4 GE 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. GE 1:3 And God said, "Let there be light," and there was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Stockpile Factor Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 15, 2007
     | 5,250 views

    As contagious Christians, we must make sure we not only look to see the blessings of life but be willing to share the gift of our blessings with others.

    INTRODUCTION Today we begin a six week series entitled “Becoming Contagious”. How do we, as believers in Christ become more contagious in making a difference in the life of one who’s life either does not show evidence of Christ or is unchurched. A. WHY THIS SERIES 1. We All Have the Desire to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    For Unto Us A Child Is Born Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,965 views

    Exposition of Isaiah 9:1-7 about God’s plan to reconcile and forgive Israel and graft in the Gentiles with a baby who would be a Wonderful Counselor, etc.

    Text: Isaiah 9:1-7, Title: For Unto Us a Child is Born, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/23/07, AM A. Opening illustration: elaborate on choosing a name for Mackenzie: the daughter of a wise leader B. Background to passage: This prophesy is given to the northern nation of Israel as the Assyrians moved in for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist