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  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "The Pure Fruit Of Innocence"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 18, 2002
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     | 3,526 views

    What made the infant church powerful and successful is no less available to us now.

    When my cat was about a year old he developed a urinary infection. A friend of mine who was a veterinary assistant brought home some sample medicines that I administered to the cat for several days, and the problem seemed to be cured. A week or two later however, the symptoms came back. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    The Foundation For Joyous Living Series

    Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Apr 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,211 views

    This sermon is part of a series in Philippians.

    HOW TO BE A CHRISTIAN AND STILL ENJOY LIFE THE FOUNDATION FOR JOYOUS LIVING Sunday January 28, 2007 Scripture Reference: Philippians 1:1-2 Intro. A. I have spoken to you on numerous occasions about the importance of a solid foundation. You do not have to be a contractor or home builder to ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Love Is Not Easily Angered Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 8, 2013
     | 9,023 views

    We learn that anger is an important emotion, and is a signal that something needs to be addressed. We also learn some strategies to help have a love that is not easily angered.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of an elderly woman who was preparing to pull her expensive Cadillac into a parking space when a teenager cut her off and quickly stole her parking space. 1. The young man jumped out of his car and shouted, “Oh, to be young and fast!” 2. The elderly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Observing God At Work-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 24, 2011
     | 2,394 views

    2 of 3. John the Baptist’s parents knew with certainty the implications of their son’s birth. The events surrounding the birth of John the Baptist have implications for God’s people. But what are some implications? Observing God at work implies a need

    STILL OBSERVING GOD At WORK—Luke 1:57-80 While the brokers were busily calling potential customers to drum up business, the president of the firm stopped to eavesdrop on a new employee. He listened as the young man talked eight consecutive contacts into moving their stock portfolios to him. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Door And Only One Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 15, 2020
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     | 12,778 views

    What does it mean for Jesus to be "the door?" And why should that matter to us?

    There’s a cute little children’s song about Jesus that goes this way: “One Door, and only one, and yet its sides are two, inside and outside, on which side are you? One Door, and only one, and yet its sides are two, I want the inside - on which side are you? “One Lord, and only one and yet the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living In Victory Instead Of Defeat

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 29, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 7,984 views

    Easter Sermon to encourage people (especially unbelievers) to live in the love and power of Christ.

    Living in Victory Instead of Defeat 1 Corinthians 15:1-20 Easter Sunday – March 31, 2002 Introduction Before I get into the message, I want to share a story I came across while I was preparing for today. A Sunday School teacher asked her class to write one sentence each on "What Easter Means to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Jesus Is Worth The Wait

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 6, 2009
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     | 4,897 views

    “Jesus is worth the wait in the incarnation as well as in the resurrection.”

    JESUS IS WORTH THE WAIT--Luke 2:21-39 Proposition: “Jesus is worth the wait in the incarnation as well as in the resurrection.” Objective: My purpose is to help people realize that Jesus is truly worth the wait in knowing and following Him. INTRODUCTION: There is an unforgettable story ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What About Other Religions? Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 12,849 views

    Our society values diversity and recites the mantra of religious tolerance. Jesus made it clear that that only way to heaven is through Him. His teaching, by its very nature, was and is, very exclusive. In order to help us know how to live and minister

    What About Other Religions? Rev. Brian Bill 5/13/01 As has been the tradition for the last seven years, Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church in Marietta, Georgia, agreed to host their community’s baccalaureate service again this year. But this time, the organizers wanted to include speakers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Surrendering When You Don't Have To

    Contributed by John Perry on Oct 2, 2010
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     | 13,125 views

    Too many times we give in & surrender when we ought to keep fighting only to find out as soon as we have given up that we surrendered when we didn't have to.

    Bunbury Sun am 26/09/10 “Surrendering when you don’t have to” Intro: *** British surrender to the Japanese in Singapore. Had a numerically superior force of men & they were better equipped but the Japanese force managed to convince them that there was no hope so they surrendered ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pbc Revealed Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,839 views

    Sermon incorporates results of Reveal Survey and closes with what Jesus thinks about our church.

    PBC Revealed Acts 2:42-47 Rev. Brian Bill 5/4/08 Pastors get asked a lot of questions, they receive a lot of requests and sometimes people just need to share their ideas. Here are some actual letters from some children to pastors. “Dear Pastor, I know God loves everybody but He never met my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pt. 1 The Foundation Remains Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jun 10, 2013
     | 4,730 views

    The first social institution / union God established was the home / family unit with Adam & Eve reigning as king & queen of the earth: stewards of God’s creation. Satan’s first plan of attack was to come between husband & wife.

    Rebuilding Broken Families 1 The Foundation Remains Feb. 3, 2013 A 18 Then the Lord God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone; I will make him a helper suitable for him."19 Out of the ground the Lord God formed every beast of the field and every bird of the sky , and brought them to the man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Loose Your Life To Save It

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 9, 2014
     | 5,056 views

    We are not called to a superficial Christianity. We are called to be Christ's disciples. We are called to discipleship.

    “Life is precarious, and life is precious. Don’t presume you will have it tomorrow, and don’t waste it today.” —John Piper Losers Keepers Mark 8:27-38 Peter’s Confession of Christ 27 Jesus went out, along with His disciples, to the villages of Caesarea ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    National Judgment

    Contributed by David Welch on Aug 4, 2018
     | 3,547 views

    This message explores the subject of Divine judgment on nations.

    Chico Alliance Church Divine Judgment Introduction History chronicles the rise and fall of nations and governments. Territory changed hands. Kingdoms arose. Borders shifted. People subjugated. Nation throws up and United. Families and ethnic groups united and grew. Biblical history records many ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    God's Name & God's Word Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 17, 2022
     | 1,841 views

    Looking at David and Goliath. David came in the name of the Lord.

    Title: God’s Name & His Word Theme: To show the importance of the name of the Lord and His word. Text: 1 Samuel 17:40 – 49 1 Samuel 17:40-49 Then he took his staff in his hand; and he chose for himself five smooth stones from the brook, and put them in a shepherd's bag, in a pouch which ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Clearly Enlightened Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Feb 14, 2011
     | 4,488 views

    8th in the series dealing with God's enlightenment of belivers in including them in the mysteries of the universe.

    Mystery Revealed Eph 1:8-10 REVIEW I woke up Saturday morning with some different applications of the message on grace that were in the original notes what had already been printed. I am including them here so that you will have them to review. Application to the message of Grace 1. Understand ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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