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  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Living Generously Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 4, 2011
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     | 8,837 views

    Righteous giving is motivated by 1) God’s grace (2 Cor. 8:1), It 2) Transcends difficult Circumstances (2 Cor. 8:2a), 3) Is with joy (2 Cor. 8:2b), It’s 4) Not hindered by poverty (2 Cor. 8:2c), and is 5) Generous (2 Cor. 8:2d)

    In Ottawa tomorrow, the Federal government is expected to release its budget. Implicit in any budgetary expenditures, is the consideration of whose money is being spent. Without a surplus, which is the money set aside from previous taxation, the Federal government relies on current taxation, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Spiritual Maturity Series

    Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Jun 7, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,491 views

    Spiritual maturity comes not in some “new” teaching, but through a deeper grasp of the cross of Christ.

    Spiritual Maturity 1 Corinthians 3 For those of you who are new, we are in a series called Spiritual Wisdom in a Foolish World, looking at deep roots of our faith. The Apostle Paul wrote a letter to the Christians in ancient Corinth in Greece. The churches there were filled with immature people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    And The Winner Is...esther! Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 8, 2013
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     | 12,522 views

    In this sermon, we consider the part of the story of Esther where she enters the contest and wins the kings heart and the crown. For application, we wrestle with the questions: Where were the parents and was Esther always godly?

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who after being away on a business trip, thought it would be nice to bring a little gift home to his wife. 1. The man went into a store and asked the clerk, “Can you recommend some perfume as a gift for my wife?” 2. The clerk showed him a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dysfunction, Division, & Dreams Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 12, 2014
     | 7,733 views

    Healing the dysfunction; restoring the relationships that are divided (even, deeply divided) ~ God will take care of this as we seek Him, follow Him, pursue Him.

    God in the Ebb & Flow of Life: Dysfunction, Division & Dreams Scripture Text: Genesis 37.2-11 INTRODUCTION Do you every wonder where-in-the-world God is? ~ …Events unfold and stuff happens, …and sometimes we just can’t see God in any-of-it! Have you ever wondered where God ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Spirit Filled Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 21, 2014
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     | 6,936 views

    Spirit filled people 1) Sing (Ephesians 5:19), 2) Say Thanks (Ephesians 5:20) and are 3) Submissive (Ephesians 5:21)

    If there was one thing that was evident to be seen among the children that participated in Vacation Bible School this week, it was joy. They sang songs that talked about God and His love. They had assistance from leaders and helpers in everything from crafts to snacks. There were activities that ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Tipping Point Series

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Aug 27, 2014
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     | 13,815 views

    Prayer is necessary to grow toward Christian maturity.

    Title: The Tipping Point Text: Daniel 6:10 Truth: Prayer is necessary to grow toward Christian maturity. Aim: To be encouraged to develop five habits of prayer. Life: What habits of prayer will assist me in growing in Christian maturity? INTRODUCTION Are you familiar with the brush-suede shoe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Press In Like Priscilla

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 17, 2013
     | 11,623 views

    To press into the spiritual realm means we strive to be mature in Christ and in how we view things in life. It means we are in tune with God and His agenda for our lives and for the Kingdom of Heaven. It means we push through the tough times of life and in our faith and we don’t quit.

    Theme: ¾ Immerse We need to immerse ourselves in a new way of living. We need to immerse ourselves into the spiritual dimension of life and see things we have never seen before. We need to do this individually and corporately as a family unit. Series 3: Press In To press into the spiritual realm ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Gog And Magog

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 25, 2015
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     | 6,207 views

    Revelation 20:8 (KJV) 8 And shall go out to deceive the nations which are in the four quarters of the earth, Gog and Magog, to gather them together to battle: the number of whom is as the sand of the sea. .

    THE WAR OF GOG AND MAGOG Revelation 20:8 (KJV) 8 And shall go out to deceive the nations which are in the four quarters of the earth, Gog and Magog, to gather them together to battle: the number of whom is as the sand of the sea. Today, as we study this, most of the Bible's many prophecies ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Benediction Of The Trinity Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010
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     | 6,171 views

    The Benediction of the Trinity (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: 2 Corinthians chapter 13 verse 14. “May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all”. • The date: Monday July 16th 1945. • The time: 5.30 in the morning. • The place: 35 miles (56 km) away from the sleepy village of ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Rich Man - Poor Man

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 7, 2011
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     | 3,571 views

    wealthy or poor - Each group has its own problems – Real Wealth is a Matter of Understanding Sufficiency in Christ

    "Rich Man - Poor Man" James 1:9-12 OPEN: So we are continuing our journey through the book of James and one of the things we've noted right from the beginning is that James is a man who thinks in a way that is vastly different from the norms we run into in normal society. (whatever that is) If ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Servant's Kingdom

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 9, 2010
     | 4,444 views

    KIngdom thinking is upside-down thinking.

    SERIES: WALKING WITH JESUS “THE SERVAN’TS KINGDOM” MARK 10:1-52 OPEN Anybody here a comic-book fan? I used to be. One of the comic book characters I used to love was Superman. One of the characters who would appear every so often in the Superman series was a fellow ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Co-Operation In The Cause Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 23, 2011
     | 5,622 views

    Are there limits on co-operation between churches? If so, what are they?

    “Beloved, it is a faithful thing you do in all your efforts for these brothers, strangers as they are, who testified to your love before the church. You will do well to send them on their journey in a manner worthy of God. For they have gone out for the sake of the name, accepting nothing from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living A Life Of Love Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 23, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,787 views

    The love of God should cause to live a life of love.

    Living a Life of Love 1 John 3:11-18 Rev. Brian Bill 10/23/11 Think with me about two sets of brothers. The first pair got their start a long time ago. While there was friction in their family while they were growing up, their sibling rivalry reared its head in a heated and horrible way when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blameless Living Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 16, 2021
     | 3,753 views

    Peter called his readers to fortify their testimonies with two crucial aspects of righteous living: 1) a personal, godly discipline that is inward and private 1 Peter 2 :11), and a 2) personal, godly deportment that is outward and public 1 Peter 2 :12).

    1 Peter 2:11-12 [11] Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul. [12] Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Great Pillars Of Society: Morality & Religion

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 26, 2021
     | 1,945 views

    There is something missing from our republic. It's something obvious, something vital. It brings light to the mind and thoughts of glory into action. Yet it's missing. It's gone somewhere; but where has it gone?

    "The great pillars of all government and of social life are virtue, morality, and religion. This is the armor... and this alone, that renders us invincible." -Patrick Henry, Letter to Archibald Blair, January 8 1799 There is something missing from our republic. It's something ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army