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  • Davon Huss avatar

    A Christian Is... A Brother And Sister Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 17, 2015
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    How does God want us to treat our brothers and sisters in Christ? (Material adapted from Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is... God's Answer to Man's Question, chapter 4, pgs. 55-65)

    HoHum: On the playground one day, some girls were insulting an adopted girl. Finally, the adopted girl responded and said, “My parents chose me. Your parents got stuck with you." WBTU: Many of us have brothers and sisters. We did not choose them. They became our brothers and sisters ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Sure Foundation (1994)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 24, 2022
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    Matthew 7:24-29 is a Biblical parable that points to the necessity for obedience. In that parable, Jesus illustrates His point through three things in that passage of scripture which are the construction site, the storm's test and the results of the test.

    THE SURE FOUNDATION Text: Matthew 7:24-29 "It is told that [Horatio] Nelson [1758-1805] was famous for his courtesy to defeated enemies. [He was one of England's most famous Naval heroes.] On one occasion a defeated captain came on to Nelson's quarter-deck as a prisoner. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Wages Of Sin

    Contributed by David Bubb on Mar 7, 2004
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    Everyday a person lives in sin they earn a wage, this message shares some of those wages with us.

    Subject: The Wages Of Sin Scripture Reading: Romans 6:23 The question that has been asked for centuries, the question that has effected more people, the question that is asked by every prospective employee, young people ask it, middle age people ask it, even older people ask it. The question ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Redemptive Relationships: The Family Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 14, 2003
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    The family is a place where we learn about: 1. Healing. 2. Worth. 3. Service.

    Diane Kesecker tells a story about an event that took place around the dinner table in their home one evening: “We were trying to stretch our budget while my husband, Kent, and I were in Bible school. One night, Kent was in charge of dinner and served ‘shepherd’s pie’ — much to the dismay of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Making It Pretty Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 30, 2005
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    Paul tells Titus to making the Gospel attractive, but how is that done?

    17- Make it Pretty- Titus Ugly bunch don’t you think? This week’s edition of people magazine included pictures of the world’s 50 most beautiful people, as selected by their readers. The group you saw were the photos that were posted online at People’s homepage. All fairly attractive people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Bruce Rhodes avatar

    Narnia: Encouter The Power Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rhodes on Dec 23, 2005
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    The story of Narnia is the story of our world. Two great rival powers are pitted against one another for the control and destiny of the creature. This story reminds us of the power of Christ to rescue us and give us a hope and a future. But it also spe

    Series; Advent Narnia Series Message #2 Encounter the Power Introduction: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is a story about great powers arrayed against one another. The power of the White witch is indeed great for she has made the Emperor’s land always winter and never Christmas. Her ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Master Bedroom: A Place For Love Series

    Contributed by Stewart Holloway on Nov 14, 2006
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    How do we stay in love from the honeymoon until the tomb?

    For mine and Rebecca’s wedding anniversary this year, my parents gave us a card that read: An Anniversary Look at Dating vs. Marriage When you were dating . . . Now that you’re married . . . You always looked your best. You wear whatever is clean. Your manners were impeccable. You burp at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Tree To Remember At Christmas

    Contributed by John Moyer on Dec 16, 2008
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    The tree we should not forget about during Christmas. From the real tree of Christmas, we can find three things on display for us to stand wonder of His love.

    Text: 1 Peter 2:21-25 MS-76 Sullivan 12/21/08 Title: The Tree to Remember at Christmas Introduction: I lived in Oregon and Washington as I was growing up. And there are millions of acres of pine trees, and lots of sizes, some with short needles, some with long ones, some tall and lean, others ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Who's Killing The Church?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 22, 2008
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    Reformation Sunday. As in Luther’s Day, those who will kill the church are those who have no hope for its future, no respect for its past, and no presence in its present.

    Near the Tower of London there stands an ancient parish church called "All Hallows". Just inside the wall enclosing the graveyard at All Hallows there is a large sign, placed so that tourists leaving the Tower may read it. The sign at "All Hallows" cites a bit of history and then raises a pointed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Simple Instructions On Serious Issues

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010
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    Simple instructions on serious issues (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Matthew chapter 5 verses 27-32. ill: • When men were manning the barricades in Moscow in 1917, • And preparing to fire the first shots of a world revolution, Church dignities were holding a meeting in the same city, • For the specific purpose of deciding; • What colour of robes were ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Paul Green avatar

    Loving The Unlovable Series

    Contributed by Paul Green on Nov 28, 2009
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    It’s easy to love those who love us, but what about those we find it difficult to love? What about those who don’t like us? How do we still love and respect them as God’s people?

    I want us to pay particular attention this morning to verse 6 and 7 – ‘You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moving Closer To The Cross - Part 1

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 22, 2007
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    “To whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?” It will be revealed to us, as we move closer to the Cross...

    Moving Closer to the Cross - Part 1 Isaiah 53:1-12 Sermon by: Rick Crandall - March 25, 2007 *Today we begin a new series: Moving Closer to the Cross. It will take us to Easter, when we will have a Sunrise Service, breakfast and two worship celebrations led by our Choirs. *I hope you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Heidebrecht avatar

    New Clothes From The King Series

    Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jul 8, 2007
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    Sermon 12 in Galatians series.

    06/03/2007 New Clothes from the King (Gal 3: 26-29) Intro: Common Ground: Friends: What draws you to each other? Usually it is something that you have in common. You have common interest in something - - could be a job (both salesmen, both farmers, both teachers) It could be a hobby, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "The Cave Of Adullam"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 6, 2002
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    Those who would experience Christ’s victory in this life must gather to Him outside the ’camp’.

    C. H. MacKintosh pointed out that there are three rests spoken of in Scripture. The first, is the rest which we, as sinners, find in the finished work of Christ to take away the penalty for our sins. The second is a rest we are called to at the present, which, as saints, we find in being ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Taxing Times

    Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Jul 24, 2011
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    The tax collector as a model of saving faith

    Count Leo Tolstoy was a man who unashamedly called himself ‘Christian’. He once penned these words into his diary: ‘I have not yet met a single man who was morally as good as I. ... I do not remember an instance in my life when I was not attracted to what is good And was not ready to sacrifice ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed