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  • Rich Cook avatar

    Lose The Weight Of Complacency Series

    Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 46 ratings
     | 11,016 views

    The first in a series used at New Year’s. We Christians can get used to a routine of "being good." We need to break free from complacency and push ourselves to spiritual excellence.

    Lose the weight of complacency Purpose: To challenge us to break free from status quo personal Christianity. 1. These are a few of my favorite things: · Chocolate Ice Cream sprinkled with dry coffee grounds, anything that begins with the words Little Debbie, any restaurant that ends with the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Raising Children

    Contributed by Jack Russell on Feb 25, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,122 views

    Today we dedicate a child to God. What does that mean for his parents and the community of faith in which he will grow?

    This morning, for the second time in three weeks, we welcome into the community of faith a new child, Lars Hickey. Two weeks ago it was through infant baptism, today through dedication. It’s not my intent this morning to debate the issues of infant baptism vs believer baptism. Rather, let me ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Funeral Sermon For Jim Blair

    Contributed by Greg Baskerville on Mar 24, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 16,469 views

    This is a sermon I delivered for a beloved member of our congregation who passed away after a short illness. He was baptized only a few years earlier after he had retired.

    GOSPEL: Matthew 5:1-8 When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain; and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him. He opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Ezekiel's Valley Of Dry Bones

    Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 23, 2008
    based on 21 ratings
     | 77,174 views

    Challenge to respond to what God says and not what our experience says.

    Ezekiel’s Valley of Dry Bones reading; Ezekiel 37:1-14 Ezekiel lived in the 6th century BC and was a prophet of the exile under the Babylonians, which had begun under King Nebuchadnezzar, between 598 and 586 BC. He was the son of Buzi and his ministry spans some twenty two years, starting in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Do You Care About People More Than God?

    Contributed by Jay Winters on Dec 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,884 views

    This was a tough text to preach on. When I went to read what early church fathers had written or preached about this text, I found that it was skipped by almost everyone from Chrysostom to Augustine. So, where angels fear to tread....here goes a fool for

    In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who cares more than we could ever imagine. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, 30 to 150 baby boys in the vicinity of Jerusalem died. 30 to 150 little boys were taken away from their mothers in this text. An ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Christmas In Ngaruawahia

    Contributed by Darryl Ward on Dec 31, 2009
     | 1,925 views

    What if Jesus was born in New Zealand in 2009?

    Hohepa sighed deeply as he changed gear on his cherished but somewhat tired Mazda 626. It was raining steadily as he drove through Huntly then south along the highway that followed every bend of the Waikato River. Every bump in the road could be clearly felt, but Hohepa was especially concerned ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Nov 16, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,788 views

    Accept the risks; reap the benefits.

    [If you would like to receive a free sermon each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] YOU WILL NEVER REAP IF YOU NEVER SOW Several times in Ecclesiastes, the Preacher states that life is unpredictable. We never know when tragedy might strike. I was reminded of this fact last ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Genesis 24 - How To Find The Right Person For Me - Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jun 10, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,081 views

    What is it that sets Rebekah apart? Perhaps it is that although Kate marries prince William, who in the future will be crowned the king of England, Rebekah marries Isaac from whom will come Jesus, who in the future will be acknowledged as the Prince of Pe

    Genesis 24 - HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT PERSON FOR ME - Part 5. Both have beautiful jewelry, except that one has a sapphire ring on her finger and the other wears a nose ring. One woman arrives to her wedding in a limousine. The other on a camel. One veils her face as she walks the aisle of a huge ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Life In Lodebar

    Contributed by Stephen Evans on Aug 23, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,873 views

    Why do we so often opt to live life in a place where there is little that satisfies, rather than approach the King; especially when the King has sought to do good to us?

    Title: Life In Lodebar Text: 2 Samuel 9:1-13 Date: August 19, 2012 Place: Washington A/G Introduction I. The plan of the message. A. Share an Old Testament narrative B. Draw a New Testament era parallel from the story II. History of Israel A. A nation ruled by Prophets and judges; men who spoke ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Will You Lend Jesus, Your Life? (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 17, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,258 views

    And guess what, that friend of Jesus, may just be your love one! Wouldn’t you want someone to get up and help them?

    Luke 11:5-8-And He said to them, “Which of you shall have a friend, and go to him at midnight and say to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves; for a friend of mine has come to me on his journey, and I have nothing to set before him’; and he will answer from within and say, ‘Do not trouble me; the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Cale avatar

    Made For More Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Apr 17, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,340 views

    Finding Wholeness in a broken world pt 1 - this message encourages people to find that they are created for more than the brokenness that they are experiencing in life. Applies to marriages, relationships, life etc.

    Finding Wholeness in a Broken World Pt 1 – Meant for More Mark 10:17-31 “I just want somebody to help me.” Those were the words that came pouring out of the heart of a young man I met with recently. His life was in chaos and he knew it. He had burned most of his bridges and no ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Banquet Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 25, 2016
     | 9,034 views

    Jesus' challenge to the host in Luke 14, that he should not invite those who could serve his needs but those whose needs he could serve, challenges the worldly approach to human relationships.

    Luke 14:1-14 "The Banquet" INTRODUCTION The word "Stewardship" has gained an ugly reputation in Christian circles. It is frequently associated with congregational pleas for more money. The word has lost its wholistic dimension. Stewardship, or if you prefer, good management is no longer ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Cana And Boundaries

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 26, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,716 views

    Jesus had his personal boundaries- He remains slightly aloof from the situation. He told Mary, “Not our job,..."

    Jesus had his personal boundaries-- He remains slightly aloof; reluctant to get involved in the situation of the shortage of wine. He told Mary, “Not our job,” and “Not my hour for what God has called me to do!” Lesson for us-Watch out for “Caretakers disorder.” -e.g. “No one else on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Travis Leib avatar

    Is That Good Enough Lord ?

    Contributed by Travis Leib on May 15, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,718 views

    The urgency to do whatsoever God tells us, and to do it with all diligence.

    John, chapter 2, gives us the account of the beginning of the miracles of Jesus. But within this miracle gives us a glimpse of how God works if we will obey. There is much debate and discussion on the conversation between Jesus and Mary. I dont want to take the time to try to give my veiwpoint ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Why Doesn't God Do What I Ask? Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017
     | 3,596 views

    What are God's reasons for not answering?

    A. INTRODUCTION: WHY OUR PARENTS DON’T DO ALL WE ASK 1. It’s not good for us. 2. They don’t have resources. 3. They have other plans for us. 4. They have something better. 5. It would hurt us. B. WHY SOME HAVE GREAT EXPECTATIONS 1. Promise. “Whatever you ask in My name, that I will do” (John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist