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  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    The Glory Of God In His Jealousy Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 24, 2009
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    God’s glory is seen even in His jealousy.

    Glory of God Series May 4th, 2008 The Glory of God in His Jealousy Odds are if you have ever really cared for another person you have experienced jealousy in one form or another. Some people experience it far more easily than others. So for those of you who might not be as familiar with what ...read more

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    The Unspoken Language Of God Series

    Contributed by Troy Richards on Jun 4, 2009
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    A four week series on the Love Chapter. This week focusing on having love behind everything you do.

    [PLAY VIDEO “LOVE IS EPISODE 1] -for many people, the month of June can mean many different things. For some of you it means the start of summer vacation, time to either do nothing, or to get a job. For some it means completely reworking your schedule because your kids are on vacation. When I grew ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jesus' Humble Service

    Contributed by James Jack on Apr 11, 2009
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    Jesus demonstrated his humility and love toward his disciples by washing their feet, and we should do likewise.

    It has been one of my major goals at our youth group over the past few years to get the kids to be more respectful and selfless in the way they treat other people, particularly their fellow group members. I remember vividly a discussion I had with one particularly guy. He was telling me about ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Never Give Up! Ever!

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 20, 2007
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    If you care deeply about somethng, keep praying and trusting.

    Title: Never give up! Ever! Text: Luke 18:1-8 Thesis: If you care deeply about something, keep praying and trusting. Introduction Larry Crabb, writing in the November/December issue of Pray! Magazine told this story. When he was ten years old, he first heard Matthew 21:22, where Jesus said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Have This Attitude" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 21, 2007
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    Sermon 3 in a study in Philippians

    “Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus” I had the thought of opening this sermon with a great quote by a successful military leader from history, pertaining to the mindset of a well-trained soldier; or perhaps a political figure who had overcome great difficulties. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    7 Reasons To Be Encouraged

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 20, 2012
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    Our lives are filled with discouragements. Paul mentions "the encouragement of the Scriptures," Rom. 15:4. Here are seven reasons that every believer should be encouraged and positive about their lives and futures.

    SEVEN REASONS TO BE ENCOURAGED [This is a reworked version of John Shearhart’s message, “20 Reasons to Be Encouraged.”] INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR Light Bulb jokes, 133 yrs old. (Reader's Digest) 1. How many divorced men does it take to change a lightbulb? Who cares? They never get ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus Knows

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 24, 2012
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    As we go through life’s hardships and difficulties and we are to be turning to Jesus but you might wonder, can Jesus really relate to what I’m going through? Let’s see what Jesus knows about the various things we go through in our lives.

    JESUS KNOWS INTRODUCTION: Back in the late 80’s and early 90’s there was a baseball/football player named Bo Jackson. In 1989/1990 he had a series of commercials where the slogan was Bo knows. They depicted Bo knowing how to do other sports, activities and so on. Today, I switch Bo ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living In The End Time Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 26, 2012
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    What does it mean to live as though the end is near?

    Introduction There is a knock at your door. You open it; two strangers inform you they have a message to pass on to you. The event has occurred. Reality as people have known it has changed, and the events that lead to an inevitable destiny have now been set in motion. The question for you is, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Christ Is Preached

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 26, 2012
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    A group wanted Paul to justify and help them pick and choose who they felt had Proper and Improper motives when it came to Preaching the Word of God. Paul redirected their focus and rejoiced that Christ is Preached, focus not on the motive but the Word

    TITLE: CHRIST IS PREACHED SCRIPTURE: PHILIPPIANS 1:15-18 (Main thought from Pastor Darrin Hunt 2006 sermon central message which I have expanded upon) I recall reading a story a few years ago, about an event that transpired the year I graduated High School, matter of fact, in 1979 – Story ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Prayer For You

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 31, 2010
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    In this one-off message, Dave uses a passage in Philippians 1 to explain his prayer for the people of Wildwind.

    My Prayer for You Wildwind Community Church David Flowers August 9, 2009 Philippians 1:3-11 (NIV) 3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, 6 being confident ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Love Myths #5 Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 16, 2010
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    When love gets hard, love enough to fight for it, to spend yourself for it, and don't give up until death.

    Love Myths #5: How Then Should We Love? February 14, 2010 Intro: There are a lot of things on people’s minds this weekend, between Valentine’s day, a long weekend, the launch of the 2010 winter Olympics, and all the general stuff of life. So rather than fight those things, I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Broader Than The Scope Of My Transgressions"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 23, 2010
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    God’s grace is greater than ALL our sin

    “Your lovingkindness, O LORD, extends to the heavens, Your faithfulness reaches to the skies. Your righteousness is like the mountains of God; Your judgments are like a great deep. O LORD, You preserve man and beast.” Vs 5-6 “Thy mercy Lord doth to the heavens extend, Thy faithfulness doth to ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    A United Church Series

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 22, 2016
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    The early church was a united church. They would exhibit a level of unity and oneness that will forever be an example and challenge to churches everywhere.

    A Tour Through Acts ~ part 6 A United Church Acts 2:44 All the believers were together and had everything in common. (Acts 2:44) I was walking across a bride one day, and I saw a man standing on the edge, about to jump off. I immediately ran over and said, "Stop! Don’t do it!" "Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Molded By God

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016
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    We may share in his creative work through faith, or we may forget the power of his shaping hands and look to our own ingenuity, our own capacity to market and manage our Christian fellowship. The security of God's people lies only in the Potter's Hand.

    Opening illustration: I read a story of a woman on vacation that was shopping in the finest stores. One day she saw the most beautiful cup she had ever seen. She went in bought the cup and every day she would take the cup out and admire it. She would even talk to the cup and say, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    His Conflict In Gethsemane Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 13, 2017
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    The Lord's prayers in the Garden

    The Echoes of Easter Pt 2 "His Conflict in Gethsemane" Luke 22:39-46 Luke 22:39 And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him. 40 And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. 41 And he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist