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  • Bob Soulliere avatar

    The Person God Uses

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Jan 16, 2010
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    One man lost a valuable watch wile working in an icehouse. He searched diligently for it, carefully raking through the sawdust, but did not find it. His fellow workers also looked, but their efforts, too, proved futile. A small boy who heard about the fr

    Acts 4:1-35 The Person God Uses In Directions, James Hamilton writes; Before refrigerators, people used icehouses to preserve their food. Icehouses had thick walls, no windows, and a tightly fitted ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Bring Us Together

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Feb 6, 2012
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    Paul showed the Ephesians how God answered the world’s plea for oneness. It was in Christ.

    Introduction For the past several weeks, on our “Faith Lessons” we at the ministry of Titus on the Island of Crete. Paul’s mentoring of Titus the same issues he faced at Ephesus. These same issues are present today in our own culture. We live in a world divided. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lead Us Not Into Temptation, But Deliver Us From Evil Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 12, 2005
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    God walks with us through the valley of the shadow of death. God gives us strength to endure and protects of from misbelief, unbelief and dispair.

    Matthew 6:9-15, Luke 4:1-13 “Lead Us Not Into Temptation, But Deliver Us From Evil” INTRODUCTION The saying, “Opportunity only knocks once,” has been around for a long time. A recent caveat to this saying has been added, “but temptation bangs at the door constantly.” This seems to be all too ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Do Us Part?

    Contributed by Tim Stutler on Mar 27, 2006
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    How are we to understand Jesus’ teaching on divorce?

    Do Us Part? Matt 5:31-32 June, the month of weddings. 1. Background of Matt.: 2 pharasiacal schools argued about Deut. 24:1-4 (turn there now). Strict Shammaite and liberal Hillelite. Divorce on trivial matters was still rare in Jesus’ day compared to ours. There is no evidence of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Using Your Light PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 14, 2023
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    This sermon encourages Christians to utilize their divine light, or spiritual gifts, to serve God and others, rather than hiding or diminishing them.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. As we gather here today, let us remember that we are all bearers of a light, a divine spark that has been bestowed upon us by our Creator. This light is not meant to be hidden away, but to shine brightly, illuminating the paths of those around us, and leading ...read more

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    Give Us Barabbas

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Nov 19, 2005
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    This sermon reminds us that when given the choice between good and evil, we will naturally pick that which is evil.

    The text this morning brings before us the most tragic choice in human history. We are a people who are constantly inundated with choices and their aftermath. Wrong choices have dismantled and destroyed many lives. It matters not where we come from or where we are in life; each of us must ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let Us Arise

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Apr 21, 2008
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    It is time to rise above all the troubles of life ,and to get to where the Lord would have us to be.

    LET US ARISE Nehemiah 2:1-20 INTRODUCTION: The walls of our Churches, Families, Schools, Friendships, Social Clubs, are all in great need of repair. Today, hopefully, we can find ourselves with the mindset to work to better ourselves and our relationships as did Nehemiah. 1. RECONGIZE THEY NEED ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Doubting Thomas In Us

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 24, 2021
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    In this passage .... Thomas ... is struggling with his lack of faith. .... I want you to think about how the Gospel of John mentions Thomas in three different ways, Thomas the courageous believer, Thomas the inquisitive and Thomas the doubter.

    THE DOUBTING THOMAS IN US (Easter season) Text: John 20:19-31 John 20:19-31  When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Clean Us Up

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 2, 2023
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    Take our trash God as we await the return of Christ.

    Clean us Up Isaiah 64:1-9 1. Isaiah 64:1-9 . This is first Sunday of Advent This is traditionally when we think of the coming of Jesus • The coming of Jesus in a manger in Bethlehem • The coming of Jesus at the end time to judge the world • The coming of Jesus to take His people away to an ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Let Us Arise Series

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Jun 15, 2008
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    It is time to go to work

    LET US ARISE Nehemiah 2:1-20 KJV INTRODUCTION: The walls of our Churches, Families, Schools, Friendships, Social Clubs, are all in great need of repair. Anytime you begin to work for the cause of Heaven you are going to reap the trouble from the devil and all his little emps. BUT! Isa. 59:19b ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Misunderstanding Of A Nation Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 28, 2024
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    This is the 8th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Amos, "Social Justice".

    Series: Social Justice [#8] THE MISUNDERSTANDING OF A NATION Amos 5:18-27 Introduction: In chapters 3-6, Amos was trying to persuade Israel that they were not safe. The Israelites thought that they had a booming economy and a dominant military to protect them; but within 1 generation they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Exorcising The Culture Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 18, 2020
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    One of the first things we ask a candidate is to renounce Satan, all His works–that’s sin I guess you know–and all His promises and ceremonies.

    Tuesday of the 156th Week in Course 2020 Plague Year homilies In the days we are now experiencing I suspect that nearly all of us would agree with the Psalmist that we want the Lord to judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations on earth. But that is a prayer for every age, every ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • C Jordan avatar

    Foursquare Foundations Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 19, 2011
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    A look at our church's statement of faith

    FOURSQUARE FOUNDATIONS: In September of 2011, I had the opportunity to attend the Willow Creek Global Leadership Summit. This event was hosted by Riverwood Community Church in Winnipeg, and I was one of many people who were blessed with a free ticket to attend this event – thanks Pastor Todd ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Biblical Answer To The Pandemic Of Racism - Our New Identity In Christ

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 29, 2021
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    We need a biblical vaccine! Somehow in the body of Christ, there seems to be little difference between our attitude towards race as those who do not yet know the Lord. Have ever took a close look at how race relations were dealt with in the Scriptures?

    Ga 2:11 But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed. 12 For before that certain came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them which were of the circumcision. 13 And the other ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Missionary Church Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 10, 2015
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    The nature of the Church is to be missionary.

    Thursday of 28th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel The word we render as “woe” is a transliteration of the Hebrew “oi.” We hear it in movies and TV when a Jew is lamenting over something bad: “oi vay!” But Jesus here is not using it about a situation. ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic