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  • Doug Koehler avatar

    God Really Did Make This Time For You.

    Contributed by Doug Koehler on Jun 12, 2009
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    When going to church on Sunday seems like just another demand on our time or another obligation, why not stay in bed to get extra sleep? That is why God teaches us that God made the Sabbath day for you. It is a day when God gives and who would want to sle

    Sermon Second Sunday after Pentecost Mark 2:23-28 June 14th, 2009 From the concise code of Jewish Law: When one observes the Sabbath properly it is as though he has fulfilled the whole Torah, and one desecrates the Sabbath, it is as though he has denied the whole Torah. (from the Holiness of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Limit Of Love

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
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    Love must be expressed in the flesh in order for it to be real.

    September 7, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Luke 10:25-35 Subject: The Fruit of the Spirit Title: The Limit of Love Turn to Luke 10. What kind of love do you have in you? As I shared with you last week from Galatians 5:22-23, if you are born again you have certain attributes that now are alive ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Life's Greatest Influences

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 16, 2007
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    This message examines scripture that describes Life’s Greatest Influences. Three influences lead people away from God and one influence leads people to God.

    Three Verses One -Life’s Greatest Influences- Matthew 13:18-23 This morning I want to examine scripture that describes Life’s Greatest Influences. I’m titled the message, “Three Verses One.” I want us to look at three influences that lead people away from God and one influence that leads people ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Strange Encounter At Jabbok

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Mar 27, 2020
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    The night by the Jabbok River made all the difference in Jacob's life. He met the Lord in a powerful way, and his life was changed forever.

    THE STRANGE ENCOUNTER AT JABBOK "22 And he arose that night and took his two wives, his two female servants, and his eleven sons, and crossed over the ford of Jabbok. 23 He took them, sent them over the brook, and sent over what he had. 24 Then Jacob was left alone; and a Man wrestled with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Pours Out His Spirit

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018
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    On Pentecost, God reversed the process of division and confusion around the tower of Babel, as he poured out his Spirit. The Spirit gave the disciples words of praise and proclamation to speak in languages that all could understand. How does that Spirit work today in our lives and churches?

    [Sermon preached on Pentecost (Whit Sunday) / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Last Tuesday in our Bible study group, we studied the story about the first Christian Pentecost from Acts 2. It was a refreshing experience to hear someone read some verses in Chinese. Most of us could not understand them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Real Faith For Real Life (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 24, 2013
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    This five part sermon series explores the book of James, which is all about where the rubber meets the road, and discovers what real faith looks like in real life. Each sermon is expository and alliterated. Power point is available.

    Real Faith for Real Life: James Three Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/14/2012 How many of you have ever said something and, the moment the words left your mouth, you knew you shouldn’t have said it? If I had a nickel for every time I said something stupid… ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Waiting Upon The Lord

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 11, 2020
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    There is no shortage of God’s power, might, and strength. Our way is not hidden from Him. He has not forgotten about us. He will make His strength available to us, if we but trust Him. AND WAIT.

    Waiting on the Lord entails patient faith and is rewarded by His strength. This past week we experimented here at the church with livestreaming on our church Facebook page. I’m not sure if you saw that post. We are learning how to film the service LIVE when we finally do come back to church for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Evil For Good

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 25, 2015
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    To show that this world's inhabitants and it's principles will spoil your soul, fight back by spending time with your devotions.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you give time to worship GOD? Yes. everyday in my devotions. Psalms 138:3 (English Standard Version) On the day I called, you answered me; my strength of soul you increased. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that this world's inhabitants and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Salvation On Philemon Series

    Contributed by Jackie Barker on Feb 27, 2013
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    Unpacking Paul's role in Philemon as well as the underlying meaning in the text

    Good Evening. Whenever I preach a sermon – a fair amount of the time I spend on it – is spent looking for illustrations to help explain and convey a meaning or a concept a bit better – a story that would 'bring it home' as such. Tonight however – our reading is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Established Thru Jesus’ Birth-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 30, 2013
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    1 of 3. Paul discloses the importance of Jesus’ birth. Jesus’ birth is of utmost importance to the Christian. But Why? Jesus’ birth is significant in that it...

    ESTABLISHED THRU JESUS’ BIRTH—Philippians 2:1-13 Attention: The TV short ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ was released in 1965. In the movie, there is one scene which, since I’ve been saved, always brings tears to my eyes: Charlie Brown: I guess you were right, Linus. I shouldn’t have picked this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Planned Ministry Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 4, 2013
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,877 views

    From our passage we see that Paul had a vision & a plan for ministry. We can also gain insight into the God's providence outworking in the life & work of Paul.

    ROMANS 15: 22-29 A PLANNED MINISTRY [Acts 27-28] Paul continues here to open his heart to the Romans in reference to the future of his ministry. He had just declared something of his heart for ministry stating that "It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Living Christ In The Church Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 29, 2013
     | 5,965 views

    Let’s consider three lessons from Acts 3. 1. The lesson of crippled people and what can be done to help. 2. The lesson of divine authority and how we can have access to it. 3. The lesson of a living message and its relevance for our times.

    4-11-03 The Living Christ in the Church Text: Peter said, “I have neither silver nor gold, but what I do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wade In The Water

    Contributed by Harold Miller, Jr. on May 6, 2013
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     | 30,457 views

    An appeal to have a deeper walk with the Lord

    “Wade In The Water” The man brought me back to the entrance of the temple, and I saw water coming out from under the threshold of the temple toward the east (for the temple faced east). The water was coming down from under the south side of the temple, south of the altar. He then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Father Knows Best Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 25, 2012
     | 9,753 views

    It takes faith to trust that Father does know what is BEST!

    INTRODUCTION • It’s A Wonderful Life Clip • SLIDE #1 • It is too bad that not every story has a happy ending like the movie “It’s A Wonderful Life.” • When we are not experiencing joy in life it can be unsettling. • You sit there and wonder, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Anatomy Of A Happy Home Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 10, 2012
     | 5,304 views

    Now Peter and John were going up to the temple area for the three o‘clock hour of prayer. And a man crippled from birth was carried and placed at the gate of the temple called “the Beautiful Gate” every day to beg for alms from the people who entered the

    4-11-03 The Living Christ in the Church Text: Peter said, “I have neither silver nor gold, but what I do have I give you: in the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, (rise and) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist