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  • Richard Schwedes avatar

    Letting Go Of Looking After Oneself Only

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Apr 3, 2009
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    A midweek Lenten sermon that explores what it means for us and Jesus to let go of looking after oneself only.

    In the novel The plague by Albert Camus a North African coastal city has been hit with the bubonic plague. They are cut off from the rest of the world. Imagine that, living in a place where no one could get in or out. By law no one was allowed in to the city and no one was allowed to leave. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Day Of Atonement

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 19, 2013
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    A taught this at a Wednesday night Bible study (Adapted from Dr. Leon Morris' book, The Atonement: It's Meaning and Significance, chapter 3 "The Day of Atonement))

    HoHum: What or who was a common scapegoat in your family? I have always loved to see the spring come each year, with all that it brings, with one notable exception—spring cleaning. Israel’s annual Day of Atonement was something like a spiritual spring cleaning. In one sense, Israel ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hitherto Hath The Lord Helped Us

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 7, 2013
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     | 22,299 views

    An encouragement to raise up your 'monument' to past blessings.

    "HITHERTO HATH THE LORD HELPED US". 1 Samuel 7:3-12. Monuments are historical markers which serve to remind us of the accomplishments, or the sacrifices, of those who came before us. They are boundary stones along the time-line, signalling, ‘Something significant happened here’. Or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Acts 18 - Stand Firm Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 7, 2013
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    Believe that your labour is never in vain. Ministry is an investment. Sow and expect to reap a harvest. Believe you are never left alone. Discouragement cannot defeat you unless you allow it.

    Paul was able to stand firm despite the oppositions and the difficulties he faced. • He experienced fatigue, frustrations, fears and failures but he did not give up. • Paul weathered through all these and stood firm. This is what we can learn from him. 1 Cor 15:58 “Therefore, my ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Anxious To Matter Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 13, 2013
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    If you want to live a life that matters, sacrifice, suffer, submit and serve. These are 4 words we don't like very much, because they seem like steps down to obscurity, but in God's Kingdom they are steps up to true greatness.

    The movie, Pearl Harbor, tells the story of two friends, Rafe and Danny, who survive the attack on Pearl Harbor and enter World War II as fighter pilots. In training before the war, Rafe McCawley is one of America's top fighter pilots. When America initially holds back from entering the war, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Offerings On Sunday

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 12, 2013
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    I. EXORDIUM: What do we offer on Sunday? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show what we have to do on GOD's House IV. TEXT: Numbers 7:13 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) His offering consisted of a silver

    I. EXORDIUM: What do we offer on Sunday? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show what we have to do on GOD's House IV. TEXT: Numbers 7:13 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) His offering consisted of a silver platter weighing 31/4 pounds and a silver basin weighing ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus: Our Burden Bearer

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jan 16, 2013
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    The very fact that the Lord is represented as moving to lift the burden of these people is evidence that He is moved with concern when His people are in crisis.

    Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 6 Jan 2013 Isaiah 53:4 JESUS: OUR BURDEN BEARER Intro: This chapter stands out in the Old Testament as the single greatest prophesy/Lord/Jesus/Christ and what He would accomplish for sinners. • In this chapter, we learn about His Life (v. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Are You Experience? Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 21, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,563 views

    The Christian life is all about having an experience with the living God.

    Are You Experienced? Text: Gal. 3:1-5 Introduction 1. Rock guitarist Jimi Hendrix once asked, "Are you experienced? Have you ever been experienced? Well, I have." 2. The Apostle Paul asks the question, "Are you experienced." However, it is far different from the experience that Jimi is talking ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    You're Not Down Yet!

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 28, 2013
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     | 4,037 views

    Sensing his impending death, Paul gives us a motivational model for living our lives in anticipation of finishing well.

    Title: You’re Not Down Yet! Text: II Timothy 4:6-8 Thesis: Sensing his impending death, Paul gives us a motivational model for living our lives in anticipation of finishing well. Introduction I-70 originates in Baltimore, Maryland and terminates at Cove Fort, Utah. Here in Colorado I-70 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    No Ordinary Love

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jan 3, 2014
     | 5,268 views

    The love of Christ is inexplicable and without rival on any level.

    Introduction: I was listening to a song by the great "Sade" entitled; No Ordinary Love. Then, I thought within myself that the love of Christ is indeed no ordinary love. I. Preminence of His Love. II. Person of His Love. III. Price of His Love. IV. Provision of His Love. V. Peace of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learn From Abraham's Test

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 22, 2015
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     | 8,652 views

    Learn from Abraham's Test 1) God demands dedication 2) God demonstrates dedication

    As I speak, the best football players from college are being tested on how fast they can run, how high they can jump, and how far they can throw. This is happening at the NFL combine, a chance for scouts to get a close look at players they think could make a difference. Can you imagine the pressure ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Disciple 102 - Good Shepherd

    Contributed by John Ong on Jun 23, 2015
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     | 3,220 views

    What does it take to become a good shepherd? Is it a big responsibility? Is everyone called to become a leader? Is everyone skilled to lead?

    What does it take to become a good shepherd? Is it a big responsibility? Is everyone called to become a leader? Is everyone skilled to lead? Here will discuss the characteristics of a good shepherd. To start off, let’s check out this verse from the book of John… John 10:11-16 I am the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Seven Wonders Of The World

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 27, 2016
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     | 11,815 views

    Tourists before the time of Christ had their “A-List” of attractions to see, which they called the “Seven Wonders of the World.” After those, we'll look at the 7 Wonders of the Spiritual World, which will take our breath away for all eternity!

    THE SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD Psalm 40:5 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: It's Free, This is Heaven 1. An 85 year old couple Christian couple, married 60 years, died in a car crash. They lived so long because the wife was strict on nutrition. 2. When they got to heaven, St. Peter took them to their ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Doer Of The Word. (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 17, 2016
     | 5,275 views

    Last week we looked at verses 1 and 2, and seen the willingness of Abraham to hear God (That is an important part of our relationship to God) Abraham does more than just listen, he does what is asked of him.

    Genesis 22:1-Now it came to pass after these things that God tested Abraham, and said to him, "Abraham!" And he said, "Here I am." 2 Then He said, "Take now your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Call To Priesthood

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 12, 2015
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     | 5,382 views

    There is a special set of charisms and sufferings for those called to pastoral office in the Church.

    Christians, especially Catholics, should never be surprised by suffering and pain. If we are surprised, it ought to be if we do not suffer pain and disappointment and grief. Jesus told us that during His absence, we would weep and lament while the secular world rejoices. St. Teresa commented ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic