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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Getting Real With God

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 27, 2010
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     | 4,830 views

    Authenticity before God begins with self-examination, proceeds to self-disclosure, and involves trusted advisors.

    National Baptist Memorial Church, Washington, DC March 13, 2005 The issue is not an academic discussion as to whether there is a God. Relatively few doubt or debate that. The issue is not whether God is real, but whether we know how to get real with God. Let me play out a little scene with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Changing Church And The Changeless Christ

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 29, 2010
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     | 9,396 views

    We are in transitional times; we will be helped through transition if we remember who got us here and why, but if we also remain wary of popular bandwagons. The ultimate measure is whether we have been faithful to Christ's call.

    Gethsemane Baptist Church, Washington, DC, Nov. 24, 1996 Some folks are allergic to change. They want everything to be just as it always was. They get used to things and they want everything to stay put. Some folks just won’t deal with change. A few weeks ago the electricity went out at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fisherman’s Benediction Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010
     | 6,005 views

    The fisherman’s benediction. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: 1 Peter chapter 5 verse 10-11. Quote: Life’s lessons (and ages at which the person learned them) • Lending money to friends and relatives causes them to get amnesia. (32) • You shouldn’t leave your fork on the plate when you reheat food in the microwave. (13) ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Available For Impossible Dreams Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 30, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,394 views

    We become available to God when we fully worship and trust Him, when we go out of our comfort zones; there are many possibilities open to us in our church and community.

    Montgomery Hills Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD July 9, 2006 If what you expect to receive and what someone wants to give you are not the same thing, you are doomed to disappointment. If you want a particular thing, but the person you are dealing with is determined that you shall have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fellowship: What Is It? Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Dec 2, 2010
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     | 6,600 views

    Christian Fellowship is CENTERED ON FAITH, FEELS LIKE FAMILY, LOOKS LIKE FRIENDSHIP.

    TEXT: Various TITLE: Fellowship - What is it? TOPIC: Fellowship, unity OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, September 5, 2010 PROP.: It’s time to fully enjoy the companionship of your church family, because we were never meant to be alone! INTRODUCTION: I need to ask you a question: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Word Became Flesh Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Dec 5, 2010
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     | 11,003 views

    With the coming of Jesus Christ, we get to know God better. The coming of Christmas reveals 1 the heart of God 2 The need of man and 3 The plans of God

    TITLE: Christmas with John - The Word Became flesh TEXT: John 1:1-14 SERIES: CHRISTMAS WITH JOHN! TOPIC: OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, December 5th, 2010 PROP.: It is important to believe in the incarnation of Jesus Christ - then we can celebrate it fully! INTRODUCTION: Good ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Call Him Mighty Series

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Dec 13, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,098 views

    A look at God as our hero from Isaiah 9:6 and Zephaniah 3:16-20.

    I don’t know what it was but for some reason when I was on vacation I just started to notice some of the weirdest things. I saw a sign in a restaurant that read, “This is a drug-free work place.” Really? Was that a change in policy? Was there a time when the sign could have said, “The whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Glory Of Marriage Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 13, 2010
     | 8,386 views

    One of the most shocking statistics about divorce is that couples who go to church regularly get divorced only slightly less often than those who don't. Why is that? I think it is at least partly due to the fact that the Bible teaching on marriage is sel

    Purpose: To explain God's view of marriage. Aim: I want the listener to esteem marriage. INTRODUCTION: Divorce is a real problem in our country. Several years ago this ad appeared in a California newspaper: "Divorce, $25 Divorce Centers of Calif. Unload that turkey." A so called "born-again" ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    His Name Is...

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 30, 2010
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     | 5,895 views

    Names of Jesus

    His Name is… Reading: Isaiah chapter 9 verses 2-7: Ill: • A little girl walked into her local pet shop, • And the lady behind the counter said,” Hello What's your name, little girl?". • The little girl replied,..."Tweacle, 'cos dad says I'm ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Life's Great Paradox

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 4, 2011
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     | 4,467 views

    In this world we are told that climbing the ladder, stepping on other people, and even "being served" is a path to greatness - the Bible teaches something entirely different.

    Life’s Great Paradox Galatians 5:1, 13-15 * To define the word “paradox” is an apparently true statement or group of statements that seems to lead to a contradiction or to a situation that defies intuition. Let me give you a couple of examples; * If a compulsive liar tells you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Without A Vision The People Perish

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Jan 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,888 views

    The word "vision" is translated in different ways in varying translations of God's Word, but the Hebrew word means, "vision, oracle, or divine communication."

    Proverbs 29:18 (King James) Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. The word "vision" is translated in different ways in varying translations of God's Word, but the Hebrew word means, "vision, oracle, or divine communication." Proverbs 29:18 (New ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Councelling By Jesus

    Contributed by Pastor Cosmos on Jan 10, 2011
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     | 2,951 views

    Advice from Jesus and you need to know it

    It was not a cool morning that day nearly 2000 years ago, as Jesus walked along a hot, dusty road. It was nearing the hottest part of the day and Jesus had been walking with His disciples for a while now. I want to give an analogy this morning based upon this story of the woman at the well as she ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    A Messiah Of Glory Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,952 views

    Experiencing the glory of God will radically transform our lives.

    A Messiah of Glory Text: Matt. 17:1-13 Introduction 1. Illustration: J.S. Bach said, "All music should have no other end and aim than the glory of God and the soul's refreshment; where this is not remembered there is no real music but only a devilish hub-bub." He headed his compositions: ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    He Is With Me Series

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Jan 24, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,337 views

    Even in the Valley of the Shadow of Death our Shepherd is with us.

    Three buddies die in a car and go to heaven for an orientation. They are all asked, "When you are in your casket and friends and family are mourning over you, what would you like to hear them say about you?" The first guy says, "I would like to hear them say that I was a great doctor of my time, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Myths Of Abortion

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 24, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,887 views

    This lesson is based on a SermonCentral contributor Dan Jacques titled “Dismantling the Myths of Abortion”. I preached the sermon for Sanctity of Human Life Sunday.

    Introduction: A. As you know, I usually like to start my sermons on the light side, but today’s subject isn’t one to joke about. 1. Let’s begin with something obvious and yet sobering: think about the fact that any of us here today under age 38 are alive because your parents chose ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ