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  • Betty Johnson avatar

    He Loved Us First Series

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Oct 1, 2008
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    This message coincides with FIREPROOF the movie - the second in the series of sermons. Theme is that we can’t give real love until we first experience God’s real love.

    He First Loved Us Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21 Today we look at the second in our series of fireproofing, not only our marriages, but our relationships in general. The message last week centered around some of the differences between men and women and how those differences can actually be used to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Love In Focus (Love In Various Relationships) Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 11, 2008
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    Like my glasses, Love focuses in different ways, varying in both intensity and style.

    Love In Focus (topical) NOTE: When preached, I only got through half of this in 30 minutes, so I am doing part two (with some expansions) this week. 1. Affectionate Writing Can Reduce Cholesterol According to new research, writing down affectionate thoughts about close friends and family can ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Eyriche Cortez avatar

    "Love": Our Pursuit For Our Growth Part 8 Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Sep 7, 2010
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    Passionate love must be our priority, protective and practical, adding love to brotherly affection.

    I read a story about a woman who told a friend that she wanted to get a divorce. She was full of hatred toward her husband. “I just don’t want to get rid of him. I want to get even. Before I divorce him, I want to hurt him as much as he has hurt me.” Her friend suggested an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Ten Ways God's People Enhance Acceptance

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 8, 2011
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    Ten essential ministries of acceptance performed by the body of Christ

    Ten Ways God's People Enhance Acceptance (Romans 15:6,7) "Then all of you can join together with one voice, giving praise and glory to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. 7 Therefore, accept each other just as Christ has accepted you so that God will be given glory." Many people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    True Love Part 4 - Love Goes The Distance Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 14, 2011
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    As we come to the end of our series on love we learn that true love 'goes the distance.' Love does not have limits, nor will it ever end. So how do you get this love flowing through your life? We also learn that a person who wants to mature in their faith

    Growing up in a world that doesn’t know God, doesn’t understand God, doesn’t act like God and doesn’t want anything to do with God, it is not surprising that the default value for humanity is “every man for himself.” Get what you deserve and make sure no one else ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    Christ Is The Greatest Gift Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 20, 2010
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    Of all the Christmas gifts/presents given and received, Christ is the Greatest Gift.

    Christmas Eve/Day Yr A, 24-25/12/2010 Isa 9:2-7 Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, Chaplain, The Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Christ is the Greatest Gift” (This sermon begins by showing the congregation a Christmas-decorated gift bag or box ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    The God Burners

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 3, 2010
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    All vain-glory, ambition, ignorance, and pride, would be done away by one view of Christ in his glory. This awful vision of the Divine Majesty overwhelmed the prophet with a sense of his own vileness. We are undone if there is not a Mediator between us an

    Opening illustration: Story of a passionate British underground evangelist in Salalah, Oman. Introduction: In this figurative vision, the temple is thrown open to view, even to the most holy place. The prophet, standing outside the temple, sees the Divine Presence seated on the mercy-seat, raised ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Grace Is The Difference

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jun 16, 2010
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    During a British conference on comparative religions, experts from around the world debated what, if any, belief was unique to the Christian faith. The debate went on for some time until C. S. Lewis wandered into the room. "What is the rumpus all about

    During a British conference on comparative religions, experts from around the world debated what, if any, belief was unique to the Christian faith. They began eliminating various possibilities. Incarnation? Other religions had different versions of gods appearing in human form. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Paul Wallace avatar

    Caring For Oneanother

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Apr 17, 2007
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    Christ followers are to care for each others needs in the body of Christ.

    Caring for Oneanother Gal 6:1-5 Peanuts- Lucy asks Charlie Brown “Why are we here on earth?” Charlie Brown, “To make others happy.” Lucy -“Then why are others here?” Most Americans would answer, “To make me happy!” You don’t think so? So why are so many upset with others when they don’t make ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    True Love Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 12, 2009
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    Message about building a bridge to the community through the love we have. These are notes and pieces to put a message together

    Note: This message came from a series of messages by Doug Small Title: Building a Bridge to the Community - True Love Theme: True love, action Text: Luke 7:36 - 47 Introduction Luke 7:36 Then one of the Pharisees asked Him (Religious leaders) to eat with him (Jesus). And He (Jesus) went to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Culture's Favorite Biblical Misunderstanding Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 8, 2007
    based on 37 ratings
     | 10,156 views

    The most popular and misunderstood and misused verse and principle in all of scripture is what Jesus has to say about "judging"

    • Today, we live in a culture which is given to universalism. • The thinking goes something like this: “if’ there is a God, He is a good God who lives in a good place which is designed for good people. Since we all are pretty good and God is good, logically – one day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Carmer avatar

    Lost And Lonely Series

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jun 7, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,213 views

    If you are lonely, Elijah discovered that there are resources to be found in the presence of God.

    Lost and Lonely I Kings 19:1-14 June 4, 2006 Awhile back, I got hooked on the television series “LOST.” For those of you who don’t watch it, the show is about the survivors of Oceanic Flight 815 which crashed on a deserted island in the Pacific Ocean. They run into all sorts of surprises and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    What Is God Like? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 3, 2006
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     | 4,886 views

    Have you ever wondered if you could meet God - would you like Him? We learn from Luke 6 that many of God’s characteristics run counter to our natural way of thinking. Learn how freeing it is to live life like God lives life!

    What is God like? Mankind has asked that question for millennia. God is powerful - He created the universe and can send down lightning bolts. God is angry - He likes to judge and punish people. God is distant - if you see Him you die and he lives far away in heaven where we can never touch Him. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Bruce Landry avatar

    Let's Put Away Partiality Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 23, 2005
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    We must strive to put away partiality in our life and from our midst. Let’s look at God’s word for direction in this light.

    Let’s Put away Partiality FAVORITISM There’s a wonderful story about a Chicago bank that once asked for a letter of recommendation on a young Bostonian being considered for employment. The Boston investment house could not say enough about the young man. His father, they wrote, was a Cabot; his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jay McCluskey avatar

    Making Healthy Harmony

    Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Dec 30, 2011
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    Qualities needed to get along with others, especially within our church families.

    MAKING HEALTY HARMONY 1 Peter 3:8-12 In a “Peanuts” cartoon, Lucy says to Snoopy: “There are times when you really bug me, but I must admit there are also times when I feel like giving you a big hug.” Snoopy replies: “That’s the way I am . . . huggable and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist