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  • David Flowers avatar

    Pieces On Earth

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 11, 2009
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    In the midst of all that is going on around us, you can have peace. It’s not the temporary peace the world offers – it’s better. The angels promised it, Jesus promised it, and it stands available to you now. That is God’s Christmas gift to you.

    Pieces on Earth Christmas, 2008 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers December 20, 2008 Would you stand please for the reading of God’s Word? We pick up here in Luke, chapter 2 verse 8. Jesus has just been born in the stable and suddenly the scene shifts. I want to read this out of the King ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Cage Of Addiction Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 24, 2009
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    We all want to live life to the fullest, yet we seem to be held back. What cages us in? What locks us down? What fences us in? It is a fight to get out, but victory is possible!

    Lights Go Off Video Intro Music Intro, Spot Light follows me to front, Stage Lights come back up, round girl crosses stage (Slide 1) Ultimate Cage Fighting (Slide 2) Pt. 3 – The Cage of Addiction I. Introduction In Round 1, we dealt with the Cage of Fear. Last week, in Round 2, we discussed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    He Said/She Said Series

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009
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    (PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Understanding and celebrating the differences between men and women...

    He Said/She Said Fireproof Your Relationships: Sermon One Ephesians 5:21-33 Good morning! Welcome to Fireproof - a campaign designed to strengthen marriages in the church and in the community. We started to look at marriages a few weeks ago, and if you missed those three messages I would strongly ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    God's Opinion Of Popular Opinion

    Contributed by Joel Smith on May 18, 2009
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    If you will let Christ change your mind, through you He will change the world.

    This year has been quite a learning experience for me. I’ve learned much about World History and American Government because those are the two main subjects I teach, but I’ve also learned a lot about the why the church in America is so ineffective in our modern culture. I’ve gained this knowledge ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Call Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on May 25, 2009
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    The background and commission of the prophet Jonah.

    The Call Jonah 1:1-3 1. I have read several commentaries and over the years and I’ve also heard many people speak about Jonah. He’s been described as everything from a reluctant prophet to a rebellious one. One writer went so far as to suggest Jonah was one of the first foreign missionaries to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Great Reconciliation

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 25, 2009
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    The death of Christ makes a great reconciliation with God possible so we can live a life of faith.

    A GREAT RECONCILIATION—Colossians 1:19-23 Proposition: The death of Christ makes a great reconciliation with God possible so we can live a life of faith. Objective: My purpose is to challenge the saved to appreciate this great reconciliation and to challenge the unsaved to trust Christ as Savior ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Roots, Ripples And Reference Points, Part Two Series

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Aug 4, 2006
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    The ripples of our life choices impact things far beyond the choice itself, for good or for ill

    Roots, Ripples and Reference Points Lessons from the Lake, Part 2 TCF Sermon July 23, 2006 One of the things Laura and I like to do, when we’re at her grandparents’ lake house on Beaver Lake in NW Arkansas, is skip stones on the lake. There are a lot of stones on the shoreline – in fact, it’s a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Annointing At Bethany Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 23, 2006
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    What happened at Bethany when Jesus was annointed by Mary? What symbolisms were at work?

    The Annointing at Bethany Jesus Cleanses the Temple and spends some time there teaching. It is clear that he spent at least that Monday and Tuesday teaching in the Temple. While in the temple, Jesus gives a number of teachings (found most clearly in Matthew’s gospel). These include the Parable ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    911 Aftershocks

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Sep 13, 2006
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    We were shocked by the events of 9/11! We are shocked by storms. God is shocked by our fear and lack of faith!

    I. We are Shocked by Storms A. Jesus first addresses would be followers 1. Some only follow for conveniences,19, 20 2. Some only follow when it is convenient, 21 B. Jesus addresses His willing followers, 23 II. We are Shocked When He Sleeps, 24, 25; Mark 4:38 III. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    With A Little Help From My Friends Series

    Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Jul 26, 2005
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    PAUL NEVER CLAIMED HE ACCOMPLISHED GREAT THINGS FOR CHRIST BY HIMSELF. HE SAID HE HAD A LOT OF HELP FROM HIS FRIENDS, AND HE RECOGNIZED THEM FOR THEIR HELP.

    With A Little Help From My Friends Text: Colossians 4:7-18 Introduction. Sometimes, I’m sure, we’re all surprised at how things get done. Sometimes, we don’t know how, and sometimes we don’t know who, but somebody did it; and, we know it got done! I’m sure we all remember the account of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Necessity Of Expectancy Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 26, 2005
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     | 17,112 views

    The world we live in today is not a friend of grace. It is very antagonistic to the Kingdom of God and to conservative Christians. However, although we live among a people who have hearts that disregard the things and the people of God, we can have exp

    Turn your Bibles to Jeremiah 29:11-13 Title: The Necessity of Expectancy Theme: The Need of Seeing Vision Through “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon Me and come and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where Your Treasure Is Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 7, 2005
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     | 41,761 views

    Your heart moves toward what you cherish, and God wants you to move toward Him.

    Sometimes we’ll hear talks on stewardship that basically try to guilt us into giving. That’s not our intent today. I want to follow the example of Jesus and remind us how to increase our joy in giving because we know that we are getting more and more for our future. Do not store up for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Expansion Of The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006
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    Christ begins to send the disciples out to build His Kingdom on Earth.

    The Expansion of the Kingdom Matthew Chapter 10 Sunday, July 9th, 2006 I was at Family Camp at Delta Lake early this week. One of the things I love about Delta is the faithfulness of those who go there. There are many people who arrange their entire schedules around camp and wouldn’t miss it for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Jesus Is Coming: To Bring Hope For The Future Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006
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     | 7,476 views

    Christmas Series

    Jesus is Coming: To Provide a Future Sunday, December 28th, 2003 Luke 2:21-35 INTRODUCTION: Well, the waiting is over. Christmas has come and gone for another year. Sometimes I think waiting for Christmas is as much fun or more fun than actually waking up on Christmas morning. There is such a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    God Helps Those Who Help Themselves Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 11, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 43,652 views

    The Lord responds to those who cry out to him for help. We must admit God is our only source of help; without it we are sunk.

    INTRODUCTION This is the fourth message in the series “No, that’s NOT in the Bible!” We’re examining ten popular statements people think are in the Bible, but they aren’t found in scripture. There are millions of Bibles in America, yet there is an alarming level of biblical ignorance. George Barna ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist