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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    I Never Saw That Coming

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 2, 2003
    based on 53 ratings
     | 9,505 views

    As a nation we are being blindsided by things that destroy us. Yet if we were to look more carefully and see Jesus at work in all things, we would learn to be wholistic, we would identify with the needy, and we would deal with both the physical and the s

    Have you ever been blindsided? Something happened, but you never even saw it coming? The snow, for instance. After several mild winters, did you think we would be hit by repeated snowstorms? Did you see that coming? I didn’t. I laid out seven super Sundays of sermons on the churches ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Dust And Ashes Attitude

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 24, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,686 views

    How God wants us to remember who we are and where we’re headed so we can find strength in him

    February 25, 2004 Job 30:16-19 16 “And now my life ebbs away; days of suffering grip me. 17 Night pierces my bones; my gnawing pains never rest. 18 In his great power God becomes like clothing to me; he binds me like the neck of my garment. 19 He throws me into the mud, and I am reduced to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    O Joy That Seeks Me Through Pain

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 27, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,049 views

    Some­thing hap­pened to me, which was known only to my­self, and which caused me the most se­vere men­tal suf­fer­ing. The hymn was the fruit of that suf­fer­ing. It was the quick­est bit of work I ever did in my life. I had the im­press­ion of hav­ing it

    O Joy That Seeks Me Through Pain (Psa 23:3) He restores my soul. George Matheson, a blind Pastor said about his famous hymn: My hymn was composed in the manse of Innelan [Argyleshire, Scotland] on the evening of the 6th of June, 1882, when I was 40 years of age. I was alone in the manse at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Happy Are The Starved Series

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jul 28, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 27,717 views

    The secret to a healthy spiritual life is a passion for God.

    Title: Happy are the Starved Text: Matthew 5:6 Truth: The secret to a healthy spiritual life is a passion for God. Aim: To incite desire for God more than anything else. INTRODUCTION The commercial break gives us insight into how Jesus taught spiritual lessons. Advertisers pay millions to put ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    About The Collection (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 12, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,603 views

    This is the first of four messages "about the collection" in which we examine some principles of financial stewardship. This sermon examines the purpose of giving to the church.

    Scripture For the next four Sundays I would like to preach on the subject of financial stewardship. Although stewardship has to do with every facet of life, such as stewardship of the gospel, stewardship of creation, stewardship of work, stewardship of time, etc., I am going to be focusing ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    About The Collection (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 26, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,090 views

    This is the third of four messages "about the collection" in which we examine the principles of financial stewardship. This sermon examines the proportion of giving (that is, how much to give to the church).

    Scripture Two weeks ago I began a sermon series About the Collection. My intention is to preach four messages on the biblical principles of financial stewardship with respect to giving to the Lord. I would like to reiterate that these messages are intended to help you who are Christians grow in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    About The Collection (Part 4) Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 1, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,704 views

    This is the last of four messages "about the collection" in which we examine the principles of financial stewardship with respect to giving to the church. This sermon examines the provocation, protection, and perspective in giving.

    Scripture This is the fourth and last in a series of sermons About the Collection. For the past few weeks I have tried to highlight some of the biblical principles of financial stewardship with respect to giving to the Lord. I would like to reiterate that these messages are intended to help you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Determination Factor Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 23, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,731 views

    The demonstration of our love for God is in our love and service to others

    (This message adapted from The Purpose-Driven Life, by Rick Warren) SERIES: “THE GROWTH FACTORS” TEXT: PHILIPPIANS 2:1-11 TITLE: “THE DETERMINATION FACTOR” INTRODUCTION: A. Chuck Colson has observed that when the Communists took over Russia in 1917, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Proverbial Wisdom

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2004
    based on 268 ratings
     | 7,325 views

    1- Discerning and wandering 2- Knowledge and understanding

    INTRO.- Quips and quotes. - A man in Missouri was told that most accidents happen within twenty miles of home so he moved to another town fifty miles away. - The most talked about people at a family reunion are those who didn’t show up. - A friend is one who strengthens you with his prayers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Good Soldier

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Feb 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,131 views

    To be a Christian requires enduring hardship like a good soldier.

    A Good Soldier Adapted from T. Michael Crews 2 Tim.2:3-4 “One aspect of the Christian life is that it is a warfare against the forces of evil.” (P399 Expositors Bible Commentary vol. 11) I remember when I was a small boy that I was fascinated with soldiers. I played with ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Giving - With What Kind Of Givers Is God Pleased? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 25, 2008
     | 4,086 views

    In this last lesson from the series we look at some princples of giving found in Paul’s correspondence with the Corinthian church, and I try to inspire us with the joy of giving.

    Introduction: A. One Sunday a preacher told his congregation that the church needed some extra money and asked the people to prayerfully consider giving a little extra in the offering plate that morning. 1. He said that whoever gave the most would be able to pick out three hymns. 2. After the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    My Grace Is Sufficient For You

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,640 views

    Paul, Pt. 12

    MY GRACE IS SUFFICENT FOR YOU (2 CORINTHIANS 12:7-10) Do you know that people who think they are treated unfairly are more likely to suffer a heart attack or chest pain? According to a report published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, those who thought they had experienced the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Paul's Advent Prayer For The Thessalonians

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 28, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,365 views

    reflection on a part of Paul’s prayer for his Thessalonian congregation. Nothing flashy here, just straight forward stuff.

    November 30, 2003 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Whenever you go through a death in the family, it is obviously a difficult time. Within the past two weeks I’ve had more emotions run through me than trains at Grand Central Station. But as I look back at the two past weeks, I wouldn’t trade those ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • James Jack avatar

    Worship Series

    Contributed by James Jack on Mar 9, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,545 views

    Worship is a lifestyle of devotion, service and obedience to God

    40 Days of Purpose Week 2 – Worship Rom 12:1-2 We were told last week that we were created to be loved by God and to be in relationship with him. The topic slated for this week is “worship”. We’re created to worship God. That’s our purpose. But what does that mean? I have a sermon ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Stewardship Series

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,587 views

    Building God’s Church through Stewardship(Bob Russell - When God Build’s a Church)

    A well-worn dollar bill and a similarly distressed twenty dollar bill arrive at the Federal Reserve Bank to be retired. As they move along the conveyer belt to be burned, they strike up a conversation. The twenty reminisces about its travels all over the country. “I’ve had a pretty good life,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ