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  • Todd Leupold avatar

    A Gift We Can't Refuse Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Apr 28, 2010
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     | 5,122 views

    How we respond to the true meaning and significance of Christmas is – as we'll see this morning – a choice between choosing the blessings of a Holy and Loving God committed to honor His rules and expectations; OR choosing instead a life under the auspices

    “WHY CHRISTMAS IS A GIFT WE CAN'T REFUSE” 2nd In Series: “Why Christmas Is Not Optional” Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, 12/20/2009 AM INTRODUCTION: This Christmas season we are taking a closer look at why “Christmas” - in it's truest and purest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Still And Know Series

    Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jan 2, 2010
    based on 35 ratings
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    This Kyle Idleman message begins in silence. Sometimes we talk too much. To hear God, we need to be where He speaks, confirm His voice, avoid distractions, & respond with obedience. (34 PP slides/posters are available on request)

    Sermon Notes Be Still and Know 1 Samuel 3:1-18 (Sermon notes courtesy of Kyle Idleman, Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, KY) NOTE: This is most effective if the speaker begins the message in silence, holding up 34 different posters for the congregation to read, making the point that many are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Where Do I Fit In

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 3, 2010
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     | 6,387 views

    Four things- we must do to respond to the days in which we live … ❶. Rend our heart before God ❷. Realize the Power of God’s Word ❸. Return to the Lordship of God ❹. Resolve to be faithful to God

    - Midterm elections Tuesday - Our country was established where men would be free to worship as they chose. - It was to protect man’s freedom to worship, not to infringe upon it. - Today our government seems intent upon prohibiting religious freedom - Gideon’s can’t distributing copies of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Well Meaning But Wrong

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 27, 2007
    based on 86 ratings
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    In our text, we see some well meaning people who made some mistakes and how Jesus responded. 1- The mother’s request 2- The Savior’s comeback 3- The disciples’ reaction 4- The Savior’s example

    INTRO.- Well meaning but wrong. Ever happen to you? ILL.- A young preacher said, “I was completing my first funeral service in my first congregation on the plains of Kansas. The words of committal for a dear, aged mother had been spoken and a prayer following concluded the graveside ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Overcomers – Not Victims! Series

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Oct 7, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,811 views

    Evil is never overcome by more evil nor by playing into the power and victim games that others would use to entrap us. Evil is only overcome by goodness that lets our abusers know we will remain in control of how we choose to respond

    OVERCOMERS – NOT VICTIMS! Matthew 5:38-48 1. What has been your gut reaction to the recent spate of school shootings we have suffered in Wisconsin, Colorado, and now most recently in the small Amish community of Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania where 5 little girls where brutally shot to death? • How ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Thanks For Everything Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 7, 2016
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     | 6,340 views

    We always have a choice of how we respond when things go wrong. Why not thank the One who is always right, even when our circumstances seem wrong, who is always good, even when circumstances are bad.

    Day 26 Ephesians 5:20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. For a discussion of the benefits of being thankful please see the message in this series on Ephesians 5:4. Today, please notice the emphasis of this exhortation to thankfulness. Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Glimpses Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 8, 2017
     | 10,382 views

    As Jesus ministered among men, He showed great love, grace, and compassion. Whether it was a private moment, or a very public moment, Jesus always responded in power and grace. He continues to meet our needs according to His gracious provision.

    Glimpses of Grace Mark 1: 29-39 The rapid pace of events continues as we progress through Mark’s Gospel. Jesus and the disciples have left the synagogue and immediately entered the house of Simon Peter and Andrew, his brother. This would not be a leisurely afternoon. Upon arriving Jesus begins ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Really Don't Want To Do That!

    Contributed by Matthew Blau on Feb 10, 2012
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     | 9,690 views

    How do we respond when God asks us to do something we would really rather not? Do we have the Faith to trust God will see us through it all? From Mark 1:40-45

    Jesus Heals a Man With Leprosy 40 A man with leprosy[h] came to him and begged him on his knees, “If you are willing, you can make me clean.” 41 Jesus was indignant.[i] He reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” 42 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark H. Stevens ThD avatar

    Why Should We Witness?

    Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Mar 9, 2014
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    "Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity. Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned, as it were, with salt, so that you may know how you should respond to each person," (Col. 4:5-6).

    Have you ever asked yourself, "Why should I witness?" Several reasons should come to mind. First, because Jesus commands you to: "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit," (Matt. 28:19). Also, Ezek. 3:11 says, "and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    If God Says "Wait" Don’t Worry - Just Pray! Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 27, 2014
    based on 11 ratings
     | 32,040 views

    There may be many prayers that you have prayed asking God to change a situation or circumstance. There will have been times when it felt like God responded quickly to your prayer. What do we do when God says "Wait"?

    If God Says "Wait" Don’t Worry - Just Pray! In this world, there are people who welcome change and people who resist change. There are those who like to maintain the Status Quo, and others who seek change for the sake of change. There are many things in this world that we cannot change. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fishing For Men

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Aug 19, 2013
     | 7,413 views

    What does it mean to follow Jesus? What does it mean to hear "the Master's call?" "Many are called but few are chosen," the Bible says. In order to understand that statement, we may say that many are called but few really respond to that call.

    Mark 1:16-20 "And as He was going along by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew, the brother of Simon, casting a net in the sea; for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, 'Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men.' And they immediately left the nets and followed Him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Biblical Manhood Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 8, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,401 views

    Sermon outline used to speak to men aobut what real manhood is. It begins first with a proper response to God. Responsility has at its root response. Adam responded with disobedience to God and because of that passivity Adams offspring are born dead to

    Intro: When do we become men? What is the standard how is it measured? 1 Corinthians 11.7 A man is the glory and image of God. If we are the image and glory of God what does that men to us as men? (Other cultures rites of manhood) We are men when we deal with sin God’s way! I. Our response to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Perry avatar

    What To Do With A Slap In The Face

    Contributed by John Perry on Jul 27, 2011
     | 5,863 views

    What do you with a slap in the face? When Someone treats you badly, betrays you, offends you or humiliates you, what do you do, how do you respond when someone gives you a slap in the face?

    Bunbury Wed pm 27/07/2011 “What to do with a slap in the face” Intro: *** As you all know Vergel & Lee have just recently moved into town & a new residence. They are now going through what we all hate about moving – trying to get everything in place / order again! One of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Frank Edwards avatar

    Life Is Too Short....not To Leave A Legacy.

    Contributed by Frank Edwards on Jan 27, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 18,546 views

    The African-American culture is different from every other culture in this nation of ours. We have different ways about us. We view things differently. We respond to things differently. We evaluate situations with a different perspective. There is a part

    SERMON SERIES: "Life Is Too Short..." Text: Joshua 4:20-24 20 And those twelve stones, which they took out of Jordan, did Joshua pitch in Gilgal. 21 And he spake unto the children of Israel, saying, When your children shall ask their fathers in time to come, saying, What mean these stones? 22 Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Joel McReynolds avatar

    The Theology Of The Birth Of Jesus

    Contributed by Joel Mcreynolds on Mar 24, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,474 views

    Paul never tells us of the story of Christmas. He leaves that to the writers of the gospels. But in this tremendous passage, he tells us of the glory of Christmas. He tells us why the night on which Jesus was born was such a Holy Night and how to respond to it.

    All of us probably know the beautiful Christmas hymn "O Holy Night." In the first stanza the writer invites us to close our eyes and imagine the world before the birth of Jesus. He says it is a world that lay "in sin and error pining." The word pining refers to the wasting away of the human spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist