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  • W Pittendreigh avatar

    The Day Of Disaster Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 17, 2002
    based on 78 ratings
     | 15,014 views

    Joel gives advice about how to handle a disaster. For him it was a swarm of locusts. Our day of disaster might involve terrorists attacking New York City, or the doctor telling us we have cancer. Either way, God’s Word gives us ways to deal with disast

    Great Aunt Lucille died a few years ago. She was 101 years old. Whenever I would see her, she would tell me the story of her family – my family. Now, she didn’t live through the Civil War, but her father did. And she would tell me the story of how all of his brothers died during that war. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Amos -- Amateur Prophet Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 21, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,088 views

    Amos was a businessman, not a prophet -- but he saw things in his society that needed to be examined. "Judgment is coming," is the theme of his preaching.

    Amos 5:6-14 6 Seek the LORD and live, or he will sweep through the house of Joseph like a fire; it will devour, and Bethel will have no one to quench it. 7 You who turn justice into bitterness and cast righteousness to the ground 8 (he who made the Pleiades and Orion, who turns blackness into dawn ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Dare To Be A Dreamer

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 12, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 11,922 views

    Dreams and goals are necessary for a full and fulfilling life. What is necessary to make certain our dreams are approved of God?

    August 11, 2002 28"Then after I have poured out my rains again, I will pour out my Spirit upon all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your old men will dream dreams. Your young men will see visions. Joel 2:28 (NLT) 14For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Will You Die For Christ?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,081 views

    How much do you really love Jesus?

    Will You Die For Christ? Last week, we celebrated our liberty mostly by consuming large quantities of BBQ, beans and assorted other standard fare. A few of us may have reflected on our founding fathers and what the holiday was supposed to be about. Most just saw it as a day off from work and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Grow As A Disciple

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Jan 25, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,313 views

    From a series dealing with essentials for our church future. Spend time with God, Deepen Your Relationship with other believers. Outline at end

    With appreciation I acknowledge I have used Sermon Central among many other resources in crafting this sermon. A PATHWAY FOR THE NEXT 60 YEARS: DISCIPLESHIP January 14, 2007 Jay Davis Robison LUKE 6:46-49 We are in midst of series of sermons pathway for next 60 yrs Dealing with 5 dream ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Resolving Ministry Conflict By Putting Pride To Rest

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Aug 13, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,810 views

    As ministers together in the gospel of Christ, if we fall into arguing amongst ourselves, we have lost focus and we are fighting the wrong enemy. We are all on the same team. Sometimes small things need to be let go in favor of confronting larger issues.

    As we have followed the new disciples of Jesus, we have seen a number of important lessons taught and demonstrated. These early lessons are from the book of John: • Jesus changes your perspective • Jesus gains your faith as a friend • Jesus spends time with family • Jesus introduces us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    True Champions

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 18, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,966 views

    3 Characteristics of a Champion....... These Characteristics are universal, they can be found in the Superbowl winner..... or they can be found in our Christian Lives as we Champion the Cause of Christ. My question to you is simple, “Will you be a Champi

    Title: True Champions Pastor Glenn Newton Date: Jan. 26, 2003 PHP 3:7 “But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8 What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    What Are You Searching For At Christmas This Year?

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Dec 22, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,963 views

    The gifts God has for us if we search

    What are you searching for at Christmas this year? LK 2:12, 15, MT 2:1,2, 7:7 LK 2:25-38 There are ways that little boys know how to get through even though the way is hard. There is story about a little boy who wanted a watch for Christmas. It seems he brought it up a lot and his dad said “do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Future Plans Series

    Contributed by John Telgren on Jan 8, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 13,789 views

    What we can learn from Paul’s future plans as he lays them out in Romans is what the nature of our focus should be. Our three-fold focus should involve our mission to save the loss, our devoted fellowship with each other, and prayer, which is a reflection

    Introduction: Have you every noticed how things get so hectic as we approach the holiday season? You can’t even go to the store to get something simple like a gallon of milk without fighting the crowds. Yet, when we finally do arrive at the holidays, everything slows down. There is a peaceful ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    In Awe Of God Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 28, 2008
    based on 79 ratings
     | 30,524 views

    How do we maintain or get back a sense of wonder and awe of God

    In Awe of God How do we capture that awe of God Recognize who God is Recognize God as Creator Recognize God as Judge Recognize who We are Recognize Ourselves as Sinners Slide Intro Do you ever feel like something has changed in your life? Where maybe you used to be excited about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living As The Hope Of Glory Series

    Contributed by Allen Calkins on Nov 24, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,826 views

    If "Christ in You" is the hope of glory, we need to realize the tremendous responsibility that is ours to represent and proclaim Christ in the world.

    Living as the Hope of Glory Colossians 1:25-29 INTRODUCTION One of the most frequently used words among Christians is the word “church”. Just think about how many times TODAY you have used this word. And yet, even though we use this word a great deal, I wonder sometimes whether what we mean ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Appears To His Disciples

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,378 views

    Jesus appears to his disciples (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Luke chapter 24 verse 36 to 49. Ill: • It was November 1942: • Hitler's air-force had invaded and was terrifying English skies, • Britain was feeling the dread of his enlarging shadow, • And the country was asking the question; "How long can they endure the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Mark Eberly avatar

    More Than Tap Water Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Mar 25, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,965 views

    This morning we are going to be learning about the sacramental life. It is the sacred life. This is different from the holy life, as we will see. It is often called the incarnational life. The word “incarnate” means God in the flesh. So we are going to lo

    Streams of Living Water More Than Tap Water Exodus 31:1-5 October 24, 2004 Mark Eberly This morning we are going to be learning about the sacramental life. It is the sacred life. This is different from the holy life, as we will see. It is often called the incarnational life. The word “incarnate” ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Audience Of One Series

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 13, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 20,714 views

    What does it mean to put God first? How do we stop performing for others who may be watching and perform solely for Him?

    This is our fifth and final week in our series on Canadian Idols. Of course, you’ve got to wait until September 16 for the finale on CTV, but this is it for us. Over the past several weeks we’ve talked about a variety of things which can become idols for us… things which vie for our attention and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Lift Off Series

    Contributed by Jorge Acevedo on Feb 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,063 views

    One great thing about family is the way we encourage each other and lift up each other's spirit; this message is about how to do just that.

    “Lift Off” Several weeks ago an American Idol contestant said something like this before facing the judges, “I’m doing this for my best friend who died 4 years ago.” They showed pictures of her and her friend laughing and doing things together. Then, crying she said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist