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  • James Lowe avatar

    Blessed Are The People Who Hear The Joyful Sound

    Contributed by James Lowe on Dec 28, 2013
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    A message speaking of four joyful sounds in the Word of God

    Blessed are the people who know the joyful sound Psalm 89:15 In reading this scripture, notice the words very carefully: The author did not write: Blessed are the people who know the mournful sound Or the unhappy sound Or the depressing sound Or even the sorrowful sound But Blessed are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Be An Agent Of Change, Not A Victim-Part -4 Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jan 9, 2014
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    “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house......” (Matthew 5:14-15)

    The Leader as Change Agent: “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Oh, For The Good Old Days!

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 20, 2014
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    A sermon on how to view our past (Material adapted from Dan Blazer in his book, Life Is Worth Living, chapter 9)

    Introduction: Solomon reminds us that there are 4 dimensions of time that should be important to us: past, present, future and eternity. The time dimensions that should be most important to Christians are the present and eternity. Nevertheless, there is a message here for us about the past. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark H. Stevens ThD avatar

    Did Jesus Ever Get Depressed?

    Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jan 31, 2014
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    How did Jesus handle the lowest moment of His life?

    You don't think of Jesus as having a bad day, do you? Nevertheless, I want to look in this study at what was quite probably one of the worst days of Jesus' life, and how he handled the challenge he was faced with. Matthew 26:36-39 (36) Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Learning Through Examples

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 18, 2013
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    If we do not heed to Paul's warnings by alluding to the poor examples set by Israel and straighten our path, we are walking on very thin ice.

    Opening illustration: Commercial aircraft carry two flight-data recorders called “black boxes.” One logs the performance and condition of the aircraft in flight, and the other records the conversation of the crew with air-traffic controllers on the ground. These boxes are insulated to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Is Your God

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 30, 2013
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    Today’s church struggles with idolatry just like the nation of Israel struggled with it. Repeatedly Israel invited God’s displeasure by their dual allegiance which was and is idolatry.

    Who is Your God? 1 Kings 18:21 “And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word.” - Today’s church struggles with idolatry just like the nation of Israel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let It Snow!

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 6, 2010
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    Snow reminds us of God's provision (James 1:17), purposes (Isa.55:10-11), and purity (Isa. 1:18).

    Let It Snow! Intro: Snow Humor Name of Snow Couple...Willy Melt & Betty Will Snow kids are a chip off the old block. A Snowman is a perfect man...well-rounded, and even has his own broom. How are snowmen and real men alike...they are all a little flaky! Know what the snowman said as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rich Anderson avatar

    "Finding Joy In The Season Of Christmas"

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Dec 12, 2010
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    Especially at Christmas we are reminded how important it is to find joy in our lives.

    Finding Joy in the Season of Christmas Back in 1975 I learned a valuable lesson about joy and time, and I learned how many hours are in a week. I also learned about the power of prayer and leaning on God to endure, finding joy in all things. As a naive and much too enthusiastic youth director ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "Saving Us Is All God's Idea"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 14, 2012
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    A sermon about God's saving work in Christ, and our opportunity to be transformed.

    Ephesians 2:1-10 “Saving Us Is All God’s Idea” In trying to follow directions to get to a certain place, have you ever turned down the wrong road and kept going happily for a long time… …believing that you were going in the right direction? Perhaps it was dark ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Eschatological Worship {part 4}

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 31, 2012
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    Worship that embodies a lively eschatology empowers the church to live triumphantly in the present.

    ESCHATOLOGICAL WORSHIP {PART 4} Rev. 22:8-9; Rev. 15:1-4; Matthew 21:1-11 Big Idea: Worship that embodies a lively eschatology empowers the church to live triumphantly in the present. NOTE: This sermon was preach on Palm Sunday and dovetailed with the worship theme of Jesus as King. MATTHEW ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Of Easter And "Identity Crisis"

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Apr 4, 2012
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    Easter message woven around the "Identification" theme.

    OF EASTER AND “IDENTITY CRISIS” Let me begin with a Tarzan story! Well, this is as real as it is surreal. Johnny Weissmuller, the Champion Olympic swimmer who donned the role of Tarzan the ape man in the Silver screen with as much aplomb in 1930s & 40s’ as he ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Good To Go

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 29, 2010
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    Funeral service for Alberta Perry Faulkner, the mainstay of the church's missions support efforts and a world traveler, nurse, teacher, Scout leader, senior citizen sponsor.

    I had my car repaired not long ago. It took about as long to check out at the cashier’s desk as it did for the mechanics to do the work, because at the desk I had to sign several forms, initial a couple of others, present my credit card and sign the charge slip, and then wait for the clerk ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Parental Discipline Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 11, 2012
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    The end result of all discipline's good benefits is children that have the learned ability to control themselves. A loving parent inflicts temporary discomfort on his children to spare them the long range disaster of an undisciplined life.

    PROVERBS 13:24 PARENTAL DISCIPLINE / INSTRUCTION [Hebrews 12:6-11] Affection is not enough. Love must also discipline. Good Christians or even good citizens cannot be produced in homes where children have good reason not to respect their own parents. Permissive homes (those where effective ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Swift avatar

    The Gospel

    Contributed by Ray Swift on Jun 17, 2010
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    As the GCRTF meets to bring its report to the SBC, churches need to evaluate their own resurgence for the Great Commission.

    FBMB June 13, 2010 Sunday Evening The Gospel Romans 1:16-17: I Corinthians 15:1 Intro.: This week messengers from 44,000 SBC churches will be meeting in Orlando, Fl for the national southern Baptist convention. A major part of the conventions business is to hear a report from the Great Commission ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Rzengota avatar

    Quest For The Presence Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 28, 2009
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     | 3,246 views

    THE STORY OF THE MAGI, REVEALS WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU’VE CRAVED MORE PRESENCE BUT DIDN’T DISCOVER IT THIS CHRISTMAS.

    Quest for the Presence Matthew 2:1-12 12/27/09 INTRODUCTION: How many of you recognize this. Space The final frontier These are the voyages of the Starship, Enterprise Its continuing mission To explore strange new worlds To seek out new life and new civilizations To boldly go where no man has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance