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  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Advent Candle Ceremony #3 Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 22, 2010
    based on 21 ratings
     | 14,004 views

    This is a re-working of an Advent Candle Ceremony which I had used a few years ago.

    Advent Candle Ceremony #3 FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT Each year we prepare for the coming of Christmas. We spend time decorating our homes. We spend time putting lights on our houses. We spend time setting up our Christmas trees. We spend time searching for and buying presents for the ones we love. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What A Friend We Have In The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 13, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,826 views

    What A Friend We Have in the Holy Spirit !) He comforts; 2) He convinces

    The favorite hymn, “What A Friend We Have In Jesus” has brought comfort to many people. In that hymn we’re reminded how Jesus bears all our sins and griefs, and how we can turn to him in prayer for anything that’s on our heart. Jesus is indeed a friend! But on this Pentecost ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    It"S Enough

    Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Jun 14, 2011
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    This sermon reflects the wilderness and how the tempter uses doubt to test the marque, a model brand of the faith of Jesus Christ in and against the shortcomings of the simple ones holding on by the faith of a mustard seed.

    Matthew 4: 1-10 Following the Lord through wilderness is where holiness is obtained; on green grass with jaborandi, it’s like dew following an early morning; in my ears, the lullabies are singed. I had to resist the easy way out of compromising to fall to sleep. My heart for the word of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Conformity And Holiness

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 15, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,364 views

    This passage of scripture helps us to see a view of how Christians are to live following the resurrection.

    CONFORMITY AND HOLINESS Text: I Peter 1:13 – 25 “In a recent article on the suffering church, FaithWorks listed the degrees of persecution one could face for practice of religious faith: 1. Disapproval 2. Ridicule 3. Pressure to conform 4. Loss of educational opportunities 5. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Blessed To Be A Blessing

    Contributed by Lyndon Marcotte on Jun 16, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,674 views

    Our work as God’s people will not be complete, and our covenant with God not fully realized, until blessing has come to all the earth.

    “Blessed to Be a Blessing” - Genesis 12:1-4a The first book of the Bible might well be titled, "Genesis, or the Book of Divine Disappointment." God creates Adam and Eve and gives them everything they could possibly want, except for permission to eat the fruit of one tree. Adam and Eve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Good Samaritan

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Jun 28, 2011
     | 8,971 views

    Is it is always right to give to those who ask without asking questions? Is there ever a time when it is right to pass by on the other side? Do we have the courage to be honest with ourselves when our beliefs and practise are in conflict with each other

    6.2.11 GOOD SAMARITAN Lk 10:25-37 INTRO Afghanistan: Recently we heard the story of how Private Martin Bell, 24, of 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, was fatally wounded as he attempted to reach a comrade who had been injured in an explosion. He was killed in a separate blast from an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Peters avatar

    The Perfect Will Of God

    Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 6, 2011
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     | 5,152 views

    God's will is revealed progressively through a process.

    The “Perfect” Will of God Romans 12:1-2 INTRODUCTION: God gives us abundant prayer promises that are tied into his will. For example: 1 John 5:14: "And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:" Tragically the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pictures Of The People Of God

    Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 7, 2011
     | 3,111 views

    This message examines some of the analogies the Bible uses to describe the church.

    The Pictures of the People of God (Church) "upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." (Mt 16:18) INTRODUCTION: Jesus often spoke in parables or analogies in order to help us understand the ways of the Kingdom of God. When describing the Church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You Need Help - Now! Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,002 views

    When you need help now Jesus is your source of renewal and healing.

    “Living in a Post-Easter World: When You Need Help – Now!” Acts 9:36-43; Rev. 7:9-17 WE CAN ONLY IMAGINE! Just what will heaven be like? The Bible gives us some clues but even the clues don’t always paint a clear picture. We can only imagine. As I read the Biblical passages ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Let Us Rejoice - For He Has Turned Sorrow Into Rejoicing Series

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 2, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,245 views

    In view of the cross and resurrection - we have to see it - for us to realize that our sorrow now - is not permanent - but joy-filled

    Let us Rejoice - He turns sorrow to Rejoicing Let Us Rejoice, For He has made Sorrow – Dance! John 16:12-22 † IN HIS NAME † May the Grace, the Mercy and Peace that God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ has poured out on you through the Spirit, create is us the ability to rejoice and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Mom On A Mission

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 3, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,203 views

    Encouraging those women who are hardworking and pursuing to become HIS women, regardless of their status quo. These women who are serious about their life, family and community and desire to set a godly example for those who follow.

    Opening illustration: Watch a video clip on ‘more than rubies.’ Let us turn to Proverbs 31 and see what Lemuel the wise has written pertaining to a wife and mother. Introduction: In the final chapter of Proverbs we have the character of a king according to wisdom, and that of the woman in her own ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living Right In A World Going Wrong

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on May 10, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,951 views

    The choice to live right in a world going wrong is for each of us to make for ourselves.

    Living Right In A World Going Wrong 05/03/09 PM Text: Romans 15:4 Introduction As many of you know we spent the last couple of days up in Portland attending the graduation of our daughter Darcy from Cascade College. It was a delightful experience, not just for observing and celebrating this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Affects Of Worldly Affairs

    Contributed by Mark Lawing on Jun 25, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,642 views

    How the worldly affairs affects a Christians life.

    Brief overview of Abraham and Lot’s Life together—the reason that Lot chose the plains of Jordan and the cities-large assets and fighting between the Lot’s employees and Abraham’s employees. Read Genesis 19:1-26 The Affects of Worldly Affairs Introduction: What do I mean ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rising Above "See Level"...

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Mar 20, 2012
     | 7,650 views

    It is always "happy ending" for those who rise above "see level"... fueled by their trust in the "Good Lord" ...

    RISING ABOVE THE ‘ SEE LEVEL’ Yes, you got me all right (there is no spelling error in the penultimate word of the above-title). I am not referring to some balloon-aided visit to a high mountaintop. Rather the need for all of us to rise (propelled by trust) to that level ...read more

    Denomination: *other

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    Have You Met Your Lion And Bear As Yet?

    Contributed by Bishop Perry Newton Sr on Apr 2, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,066 views

    A story which seeks to challenge the believers to be prepared for huge temtations as they are being prepared for greater work in the Lord's Service

    Have you met your Lion, Bear and uncircumcised Philistines? This morning, I want to share with you a truth which, you may or may not have considered. This truth is that God has a special assignment for you and he has a purpose for your life. Oh that word Purpose; I heard that word somewhere before. ...read more

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