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  • Don Hawks avatar

    Prescription For A Meaningful Life

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jan 20, 2008
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    The Baptism of Jesus and his calling provides a model for responding to our calling through our baptism.

    And a voice from heaven said, ‘This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.’ – v .17 ‘Whoever has two coats must share with anyone who has none; and whoever has food must do likewise.’ (Lk. 3:11). The story of Jesus’ baptism raises questions meaningful to my own baptism: • "What ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Faith Problems

    Contributed by Anthony Perry on Feb 15, 2009
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    How do we respond when the situation in our life seems contrary to the promises of God?

    SCRIPTURE: Genesis 22: 1-18 Sermon Title: Faith Problems By: Anthony Perry Jr. Most of us are familiar with the story of Abraham and Isaac, but for those who are not I will do a quick summary. Abraham was called by God to a land that God was going to give him with the promise that his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    Approaching Prayer

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Sep 18, 2009
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    We need to consider the right attitudes God is looking for that are essential to Him responding to and guiding us.

    Approaching Prayer Prairie Baptist Church – 9/20/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 5 Key verse: Psalms 5:1 - Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation. Premise: We need to consider the right attitudes God is looking for that are essential to Him responding to and guiding us. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Did You Really Hear What I Did? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 22, 2009
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    This message seeks to answer why people can hear the same message but respond in opposite ways.

    Although I have been a Christian for thirty plus years there are still so many things that puzzle me. How can people hear the life changing message of Jesus Christ and refuse to accept it? Why do people not jump at the chance to have all their sins taken away? However the biggest issue that puzzles ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When The Storms Come

    Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 25, 2009
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    God reveals His Fatherly love to His children, but it remains our choice to respond to that love.

    Introduction: A couple of months ago I showed you a short film from the Nooma series by Pastor Rob Bell called “Lump.” It was about his son, and a little white ball, and hitting his brother, and to top it all off lying to his parents. Do you remember the young boy curled up under the covers on his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Count It All Joy

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 29, 2008
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    From what basis or foundation do we respond to disasters or difficulties we might face?

    Introduction In light of what we have just experienced as a community- take time- talk about- how we respond to difficulties, trials, disasters, loss, in our lives. A number of people- in congregation- experienced difficulties or loss at one level or another. Testimonies I would like to give us a ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Mary’s Song Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 7, 2009
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    The central characters in the Christmas story almost instantly responded to the events surrounding the birth of Jesus with songs.

    The Songs of Christmas Sermon # 2 “Mary’s Song” Luke 1:28-35, 46-55 Last week we began a series entitled “The Songs of Christmas.” We are examining some of the central ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Elizabeth’s Song Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 7, 2009
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    The central characters in the Christmas story almost instantly responded to the events surrounding the birth of Jesus with songs.

    The Songs of Christmas Sermon # 1 “Elizabeth’s Song” Luke 1:39-45 This morning we very deliberately began to sing the songs of Christmas. For many it doesn’t seem like the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worthy Is The Lamb

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 25, 2009
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    John in the Throneroom of God sees the Lamb take the scroll and all heaven responds in great praise

    Revelation Chapter 5-The Book and The Lamb Theme: The Prominence of the Lamb Title: ‘Worthy is the Lamb’ Text: 5:1-14 Emphasis: v.9,12 I. His Worthiness Shown by His Position [The Judge of the Quick and the Dead] (v.1-5) A. No angel was found worthy to open The Book [Scroll Conditions: The Seven ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Holy Spirit's At Work Gathering Everyone

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 11, 2009
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    This sermon explores what happens when the Holy Spirit is at work gathering people together and they respond.

    Whenever I go camping with a group of people there is one thing that brings us together, the camp fire. Everyone seems to gather around the camp fire. Likewise the Holy Spirit is active in bringing people together. God’s Spirit has been active since the creation of the world in bringing people ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    Background To The Book Of Jonah

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 28, 2010
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    Background material about the book of Jonah which shows God's willingness to respond to our repentance.

    Intro: 1. Lutzer, “When you repent, God hears you! Remember the parable Jesus told in which the man, who was hired at 5:30 p.m., was paid as much as those who showed up at 9 in the morning? God is generous! I’ve seen God take people who repented after many wasted years and use them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Christians Have From God! Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 19, 2009
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    Christians have EVERY spiritual blessing from heaven; how are we responding to these incredible blessings?

    We noted last week that the Letter to the Ephesians is a letter to all saints. Saints are those who are faithful to Jesus Christ; in other words, if you have fully trusted your life to Jesus Christ, you are a saint now and forever! As we continue to learn from this letter to the Ephesians we will ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    Election Debrief 2008

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Nov 9, 2008
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    The presidential election is now over. As Christians, how do we respond to the election of a new president.

    Opening A president met w/president elect- gave him 3 numbered envelopes w/instructions to open when great difficulties arise. After- new president- in office for a short time- economic crisis arose- He opened envelope #1. The note said, “Blame me.” Which he did. Some time later- domestic crisis ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    Your Own Face: James 1:19-27

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 6, 2011
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    James tells us about being doer’s of the word, how do we respond?

    James 1:19-27, Your own face. An elderly gent who got on a plane from Christchurch to Melbourne, this gent was off to visit his grandkids and was very excited as this was his first overseas trip he had not slept much the night before and he sat down he sat next to an immaculately dressed young man ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Being Patient Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 17, 2011
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    We will be faced with situations of oppression in life. Rather than respond with retaliation we are called to be patient.

    You Can Listen to the Full Sermon Here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/practical-faith/ Message James 5:1-12 Being Patient I’ve been very intrigued by the “Occupy Movement” who feel they have been hard done by. If you look at the statistics you might agree. Wealth is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist