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  • Ed Wood avatar

    God's Word As A Mirror

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 22, 2002
    based on 81 ratings
     | 63,909 views

    An personal in-depth look at our Christian life.

    GOD’S WORD AS A MIRROR James 1:22-25 INTRO: IMPORTANT! PLACE A REMOVABLE BLACK MARK ON YOUR RIGHT CHEEK BEFORE STARTING THIS MESSAGE. The Bible is one of the ways god reveals our sins to us. It is not enough to hear the Word; we must do it. Many people have the mistaken idea that hearing a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgiving God Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,008 views

    How do we forgive God when we are hurt or disappointed?

    What do we do when something bad happens to us, and there’s no one to forgive? What do we do when the only person we can hold responsible is God Himself? How can we forgive God? What does it mean to forgive God? Before we answer that question, let’s make clear what we mean by "forgiving" God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    0001 Advent I: Proper Preparation Series

    Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Aug 19, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,853 views

    How to prepare for Christ’s coming.

    Sermon: Proper Preparation Text: Ro 13:8-14 Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, November 28, 2004 Occasion: Advent I Where: TI When: Dec 10 Occasion: Morning Prayer Who: Mark Woolsey I. Intro. Happy New Year! Did any of you stay up all night to welcome it in? Aren’t you all glad it’s four ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Divorce-Proof Marriages

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,664 views

    We look for loopholes like the Pharisees did, but Jesus' words are striking! He wasn't interested in getting us out of marriage, but keeping us in them!

    Passage: Matthew 19:1-12 Intro: Every person comes to this passage from a little different place. 1. divorced, not-divorced, considering marriage, friends or family who are divorced. 2. I did a lengthy project on this passage 30 years ago, and I did what most people do. 3. focused on verse ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Learning From Past Mistakes Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 8, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,744 views

    A sermon emphasising the importance of learning from past mistakes and sins.

    Sermon for 3rd Sunday In Lent Yr C, 14/03/2004 Based on I Cor 10:1-13 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Learning From Past Mistakes” A famous philosopher—I believe it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Practical Christianity

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Mar 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,954 views

    Would anyone like to have some practical ideas on how to live the Christian life in an achievable way? This message is a good place to start.

    Practical Christianity - Mark 12:28-34 Intro.: Would anyone like to have some practical ideas on how to live the Christian life in an achievable way? Good, let’s look at a little background of our text… Jesus had just finished answering a bunch of his critics. They had been trying to get him to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Matthew 8:1-4 - Part 1 - When My Worship And His Willingness Collide! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 20, 2010
    based on 37 ratings
     | 18,669 views

    IT'S A COLLISION OF WORSHIP AND WILLINGNESS, OF SURRENDER AND SOVEREIGNTY. As I bow before Him as my Lord and Master, and articulate to Him what only He can do in my life, Jesus says "I am willing" and another mountain is moved.

    Matthew 8:1-4 - Part 1 - WHEN MY WORSHIP AND HIS WILLINGNESS COLLIDE! I was a big kid in primary school. I matured before most other boys, and towered above them. Most kids stayed away from me. It didn't help when at 14, I grew a beard. Further alienation, this time from my teachers who thought I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dress For Success

    Contributed by David Vanlandingham on Mar 1, 2010
     | 4,078 views

    The main points stress four basic elements of a Christian's spiritual wardrobe.

    Dress for Success Philippians 4:1 – 9 Sermon Outline – February 28, 2010 David Vanlandingham A. 1975 best seller by John T. Molloy: Dress for Success; also: Dress for Success.org, a non-profit group that counsels disadvantaged women 1. I stopped wearing the ties made for me by my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Come Before Him - With Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 28, 2013
     | 6,982 views

    A recipe for Thanksgiving worship

    Come Before Him With Thanksgiving Psalm 100 Do you know how to DO a turkey, make stuffing, put in the table leaf, get out the good china and silverware... Well, that is the way most people DO thanksgiving. But that is not the way God wants us to DO it. He gave us specific instructions on how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Alert And Always Praying

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 4, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,145 views

    Christians must strive to be in constant dialogue with God the Father. We can live a life of prayer that is constant, intense and unselfish.

    BILLY MITCHELL! THE FATHER OF WHAT IS NOW KNOWN AS THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE. THE YEAR IS 1919, AND THIS WORLD WAR ONE HERO WAS CONVINCED THAT MASTERING THE SKIES WAS THE KEY TO VICTORY IN COMBAT. ALTHOUGH IT COST HIM HIS CAREER, MITCHELL CONTINUED HIS ALL-OUT PUBLIC CAMPAIGN FOR AIRPOWER. HE ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Did You Know?

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 3, 2014
     | 5,284 views

    Sermon asks us did you know statements from the scriptures.

    Did you know? Matthew 16:21-28 It's a phrase we love to attach to the odd-but-essential insights and idioms (sayings, phrases, insights) that friends, warning labels and parents throw our way. • Head Over Heels: Very excited and/or joyful, especially when in love. High ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Was Blind But Now I See Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 17, 2015
     | 6,687 views

    Many of us would probably rate our ability to see as our most important sense, but spiritual sight is even more important.

    Was Blind But Now I See (Mark 10:46-52) 1. We all experience countless disappointments in life. Some blogs: Today, I got a call from a potential employer. They spent five minutes explaining job duties and I listened with anticipation. Then they spent five minutes explaining why I wasn't the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Does Jesus Make The Grade? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 31, 2017
     | 5,204 views

    Jesus makes the grade. He is the ultimate high priest, the ultimate in compassion, and has the ultimate endorsement.

    Does Jesus Make the Grade? (Hebrews 5:1-10) 1. A lot of serious and not-so-serious problems come our way when texting. Today, I was walking whilst texting. I thought I was going in a straight line but I ended up walking right into an open phone booth. A woman was inside making a phone call. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christmas Candle Light Service

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Dec 20, 2020
     | 3,229 views

    Glory To God In The Highest

    Christmas Candlelight Service Rev. Timothy and Abby Porter The Bridge Church Upstate Luke 2:1-20 Welcome/Prayer: Pastor Fellowship Time Offering Scripture Reader Isaiah 7:14 (NKJV) 14 Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dead Or Alive Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jun 14, 2022
     | 2,065 views

    What does it mean for a church be spiritually dead or truly alive?

    Dead or Alive lanny smith Seven / Sardis / Revelation 3:1–6   • Three years ago this month, I had a table saw accident which damaged two fingers on my left hand. • It was, like most injuries, completely avoidable. • I hurried. • I took a shortcut. • I was inattentive to the risk. • It is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ