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  • Robert Leroe avatar

    Smyrna, The Suffering Church Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,224 views

    The faithful of Smyrna suffered hardship, but they were spiritually prosperous and steadfast in their devotion to Christ.

    "Smyrna-the Suffering Church" -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts. Sermon series on the Letters to the 7 Churches of Rev 2-3 When school report cards are issued, it’s can be a stressful time. Any assessment we receive is supposed to help us see our ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    "There Is Joy In The Lord"

    Contributed by David Washburn on Dec 15, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
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    We are called to be oaks of righteousness, for our joy is found in the Lord, not in our circumstances.

    The song that some of us learned as children goes, “I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart, down in my heart, down in my heart, I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart, down in my heart to stay.” Another song proclaims, “There is joy in the Lord, there is love in His presence, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Persecution-The Way To Happiness Series

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 20, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 9,542 views

    Introduction: We are made to love and to be loved. We like to be liked. Friendship is the atmosphere in which we breathe most freely. To be ridiculed as a child is a heart breaking experience, but the pain is not lessened as one becomes an adult.

    Persecution-The Way to Happiness Text: "Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, per­secute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Bad Tenants

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008
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    The Master provides, sends and punishes; the tenants rebel and are destroyed; what about us?

    Talk: The Bad Tenants Intro • Homicide, parricide, matricide, fratricide, suicide, genocide… • Deicide "I feel like a walking abomination. I feel like I am the closest thing to Lucifer on this planet, and I feel like that all the time. I feel that things that go wrong (in) my life are a personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Everett McCoy avatar

    Mission Possible: Send That Satellite Image To My Cell Phone (3 Of 6) Series

    Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,095 views

    Third in series: Focuses on the importance of staying connected - to God and to his people.

    SEND THAT SATELLITE IMAGE TO MY CELL PHONE I would really like to know what cell phone service Jack Bauer [TV series “24”] subscribes to… He simply never loses his connection! In planes, in helicopters, in boats… No matter what the conditions are – he has a connection. Not only that – it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Your New Home Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 17,884 views

    Through a marvelous word picture, our text describes the heavenly home the Lord has waiting for those whose names are written in the Book of Life. What’s that home like? Revelation 21 describes it.

    Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Your New Home’s Waiting! John 14:2; Revelation 20:1-4, 10-27; 22:1-5 Introduction: What would your dream house be like? If money were no object, what would your dream house include? Perhaps, it would be like Bill ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Time Of Harvest

    Contributed by Mike Mcguire on May 28, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,373 views

    To help churches prepare for a Spiritual harvest

    A TIME OF HARVEST March 11, 2007 a.m. Castle Avenue BC, Hobbs Text: John 4; Luke 10:1-7 Introduction: Spring is not two weeks away. If you are thinking about how great it will be to eat homegrown watermelons or can home grown beans, you better start thinking now about your harvest. You need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Philip Gill avatar

    Kingdom Values And Our Values: Challenges To A Contemorary Way Of Life

    Contributed by Philip Gill on Oct 3, 2007
     | 3,833 views

    As the lives of the rich man and Lazarus are reversed by their experience of the Kingdom so our contemorary values are challenged by the call to discipleship.

    In the gospel passage this morning there is a great reversal of fortunes for the rich man and Lazarus the poor beggar. Lazarus, after enduring great suffering is taken into heaven, into the bosom of Abraham. This end suggests that he led a faithful life while the rich man is depicted in typical ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Breaking Free From The Fence Of Offense

    Contributed by Joe Overholt on Nov 11, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 16,713 views

    Identify what an offense is, and how to overcome the offense once it comes.

    Breaking Free from the Fence of Offence Foundational Text: Act 24:16 And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men. (AMP) Therefore I always exercise and discipline myself [mortifying my body, deadening my carnal affections, bodily ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Narnia: Fight To The Finish Series

    Contributed by Glen Schlecht on Dec 12, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,613 views

    Explore the battle Jesus fought for us, relating Aslan to Isaiah 53, as well as the battle we’re called to fight daily in Christ.

    “Fight to the Finish” Is.53; 61:1-4, 12-11-05, Advent 3, Narnia 3 Give spoiler warning as children are coming forward! Children’s Message: For those of you who have been here the last couple of weeks, you know that we’re getting ready for Christmas by thinking about a story called, “The Lion, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Where Everybody Is Somebody

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 8, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,396 views

    Learn how the church should treat people with respect, dignity and as special in God’s eyes.

    Have you ever listened to the words of the song that is used at the beginning of the “Cheers” television show? “Wouldn’t you like to go to a place where everyone knows your name and they are always glad you came.” Those words should be the them song of the church. A church should be a place where ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard White avatar

    The Sin Of Thought Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Aug 31, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,395 views

    WE cannot fully understand GRACE unless we understand the depths of the fall.

    The SIN of Thought Matthew 5:21-22 To understand the gift of GRACE we have to discover the depths of SIN. Sometimes we think that sinning is only the dirty dozen or breaking the 10 Commandments. In the passage read this morning, we discover the Spirit of the Law. Jesus said, “You have heard it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ditto

    Contributed by Teresa Lynn Murray on Nov 28, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,860 views

    This sermon is about the transition of Christians from servants of God to friends of Christ.

    “Ditto” John 15: 15 Perhaps today you may have a better chance of guessing my age as I share with you the Word of God. Today’s topic consists of one word “Ditto”. I know I’m dealing with a congregation where seventy five percent of the members are under the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Chosing To Lead

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 20, 2011
     | 5,248 views

    Fathers need their family in the things of God. Joshua was a man of conviction and so should we if we are to see our families grow in discipleship .

    Choosing to lead Introduction- This morning as I bring a Fathers Day message, I know it comes with mixed feelings for some. Maybe your not a father and you would like to become one Maybe your adult kids do not keep in touch and today is tough. Life with all its struggles finds your marriage at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Tender Mercies Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 1, 2015
     | 8,150 views

    Our merciful God has pity on His children, who are in much distress, often of our own making. Mercy is a disposition to pardon the guilty. God gives what is undeserved, and doesn’t give what is.

    At the end of the Civil War when the Confederate Army was finally defeated, Abraham Lincoln was asked how he would treat the rebellious South. The question hinted at the desire for severe punishment. But the merciful President said, “I will treat them as if they had never been away.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational