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  • Daniel Habben avatar

    You’re No Wimp

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 20, 2011
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    You’re No Wimp 1) God the Father has infused you with a spirit of power 2) God the Son has made you indestructible 3) God the Holy Spirit is your personal bodyguard

    Do you know who this man is? (Show picture of Hu Jintao.) According to the March 2011 edition of US Forbes magazine, he’s the most powerful person in the world. This is the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, ruler over one-fifth of the world’s population. Jintao has been described by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A View From The Wheel

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 5, 2011
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    A view form the potters wheel makes human clay feel dizzy and pushed around. We think we see the truth but the best view is form the potter's perspective and the shaping that happens with His firm and creative hands.

    A view from the wheel Jeremiah 18-1-6 So, this week I had that dizzy feeling that clay might have as it is centered on the potter’s wheel. The potter starts to spin the wheel and shaping the clay. I started to consider how much of my life is remembered as a blur. Christmas’ and ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Bold Walk. Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 24, 2009
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    Jesus calls us teh salt of the earth, if we understand what salt does, we can be more effective in our walk

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever given a lot of thought to how you were brought to Christ? • Was there someone in your life that was an example to you? • You were around them enough to know that something was different about them. • At some point they helped to lead you to Christ. Maybe ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Is Now Here

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 4, 2009
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    God Is Now Here 1) To provide 2) To protect 3) Perpetually

    The Journal ran an article last week about the need to screen vanity plate applications so nothing offensive or obscene gets embossed on government issued license plates. For example an Ontario woman’s request to put her maiden name on her vanity plate was denied because the plate would have read: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Don’t Miss The Signs

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 29, 2009
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    Haggai gives us four signs which we need to be aware of and alerted to in our culture

    Don’t Miss the Signs Haggai 1:1-15 * Signs are a part of our life. Everywhere we look we sign stop signs, road signs, speed limit signs, school zone signs, caution signs, and the list goes on. In fact, billboard sign have become so prevalent that some communities has declared a moratorium on new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Merciful Peacemakers

    Contributed by Jay Bunting on Jan 27, 2011
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    This sermon shows practical ways to show mercy and be a peacemaker.

    4th epiphany 2011 Matthew 5:1-12 Merciful peacemakers. Do you have an attitude problem? Who doesn’t at certain times or on certain days? Something perturbs you and it begins to show in your attitude. It can happen most anytime in the day. I want to start with a true story about a man who ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    America Bless God

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 1, 2016
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    It is time for America to Bless God again!

    INTRODUCTION • SERMON VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • America, when you hear the name, what do you think of? Do you think of America as the land of the free and the home of the brave? • Do you see a nation where one can climb out of the clutches of poverty to the highest office in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Gift Of Freedom

    Contributed by Tom Doubt on Jul 4, 2016
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    Only God can give us the gift of freedom 1 Peter 1:17-21

    Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21 BACKGROUND: A. We can define freedom in many ways. 1. A phrase like "life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness" covers a wide range of ideas. 2. "I want to do what I want, whenever" often begins at the age of 2 years, and extends well into adulthood. 3. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gates Of Hell No Longer Have A Hold On You!

    Contributed by James Bohrer on Apr 8, 2015
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    An Easter Message that takes a different slant on Christ preparation of the disciples. It calls us to boldly embrace and share the power of His resurrection.

    The gates of hell no longer have a hold on you! Matthew 16:13-19 Easter Sunday 2015 Dr. Jim Bohrer Gates are all around us. Some gates protect a garden, a yard, perhaps a store. Some gates have beware of dog. Those gates keep you out and hopefully keep the dog inside. And some gates keep you in. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sound Of Rejoicing Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 22, 2019
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    The people gathered to praise and thank God for what He has accomplished through them. God gave them great joy.

    The wall is built. The gates are restored. The people returned to God’s Word and renewed their covenant with God. • The city is now repopulated. It’s time to celebrate God’s goodness and give thanks. • Nehemiah organises a dedication service for this purpose. Let’s recap all that has ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Overwhelming Grace: The Prodigal Son, The Unjust Steward, And You!

    Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Sep 19, 2019
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     | 7,576 views

    This sermon examines the relationship between the prodigal son, unjust steward, and the hearer. It draws upon the parallels among all three to make a Gospel application. I am indebted to Dr. David Schmidt's observations on this text found on 1517.org for the idea.

    A few weeks ago, I bought the movie Dunkirk on sale, which is about the evacuation of over 300,000 British troops after the Fall of France in World War II. I tried to watch this movie at night as I was going to bed. Between falling asleep, helping with Mia, or checking my phone, the movie took ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    In The Almighty Dollar We Trust

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Sep 29, 2019
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    Our world focuses on more, more, more. Paul, in his letter to young pastor Timothy, coaches contentment, gratefulness, and sharing, building up riches in heaven.

    1 Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19 In the Almighty Dollar We Trust People who trap animals in Africa for zoos in the Western world say that one of the hardest animals to catch is the ring-tailed monkey. For the local Zulus, though, it’s fairly simple. They know the monkeys love the seeds of a locally grown ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Purpose Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 4, 2019
     | 6,681 views

    Fear will keep the church for being what we are called to be

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Fear, fear can do some bad things to us. • In the first inaugural address in 1933, Franklin Roosevelt said, “First of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is…fear itself — nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Perseverance - Finish Well Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 9, 2013
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     | 7,531 views

    It's not just how you start. You have to finish!

    Perseverance: Finishing What We Start - Interviews - Anybody here serve in the military? Did you want to quit after the first week of basic training? At what time in your life were you most tempted to call it quits? As a Pastor, one cause of sadness is the failure rate among those ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • C Jordan avatar

    The Spirit Of Christmas: Be Rich, Do Good And Give Generously

    Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 9, 2013
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    What is the true spirit of Christmas? To do good, be rich in good works, and to give generously to others. When we do this, we will experience abundant joy.

    THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS: BE RICH, DO GOOD AND GIVE GENEROUSLY INTRO TO TOPIC: DEEP QUESTIONS OF THE UNIVERSE: What is the meaning of life? What is God like? Can a leopard change its spots? How do they get the caramilk into the caramilk bar? And – what does the fox say? But – what is ...read more

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