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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Lessons From David Pt 5 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 11, 2009
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    David’s sin came because he stopped doing what he was supposed to be doing. A nobody became a somebody who became a fugitive who then became a king and then forgot that he was accountable to God for all his actions!

    Lessons from David pt 5 “A Fallen King pt a” Thesis: David’s sin came because he stopped doing what he was supposed to be doing. A nobody became a somebody who became a fugitive who then became a king and then forgot that he was accountable to God for all his actions! Scripture Texts: II Samuel ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reclaiming Your Passion Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009
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    And so at a point in history… Christ came to reclaim our destinies… by providing for the forgiveness of our failures and wanderings… and freeing us / allowing us… to hear the Father’s voice again…

    Movie Clip: LION KING – IDENTITY AS GOD’S CHILD - A young lion runs away after being led to believe he is to blame for his father’s death. As such he is refusing to return as the new new king who could help his fellow clan to battle their now impending enemy. In this scene the rather strange ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Sodomite Is Not Gay

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 21, 2009
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    Acting on homosexual impulses is sinful. God will judge all such sin, but He now offers deliverance to any who are willing to receive His grace. This is the message entrusted to each Christian, who is to deliver it in the world.

    *Genesis 18:20, 21; 19:1-17* *The Sodomite is Not Gay* “The Lord said, ‘Because the outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is great and their sin is very grave, I will go down to see whether they have done altogether according to the outcry that has come to me. And if not, I will know.’ “The two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Excellent Wife & Mother Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 12, 2008
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    Of The Excellent Wife & Mother, we can see 1) Her Trustworthiness (vs. 10-12), 2) Her Work Ethic (vs. 13-21), 3) Her Character (vs. 22-26) and 4) Her Holiness (vs. 27-31)

    Different people remember Mother’s Day in different ways. Let’s me tell you of a story of a family my wife came into contact with again this week. It all started about two years ago. A 27 year old woman who already had a 2 year old child found out that she was pregnant again. At the same time she ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Living The Dash Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on May 16, 2008
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    Our life is like a mist and we really need to live it well. Week 2 One Month To Live.

    Living The Dash (What you do with your life matters) One Month To Live (part one) WOW – last Sunday was an incredible day… God really spoke to us His people in a huge way about what His Son accomplished on that first Easter Sunday 2000 years ago. THAT’S – why we decided to leave the Easter Door ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    If God Owns It All, What Am I Doing With It? Series

    Contributed by John Maxwell on Jun 27, 2008
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    God owns everything. He just asked me to manage it. God owns it, I manage it. He gives me things of which He requires of me, and this is where my responsibility comes in to do the best job of managing that I possibly can.

    STEWARDSHIP: THE MISSING PIECE TO SUCCESSFUL LIVING If God Owns It All, What Am I Doing With It? Matthew 25 Dr. John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: In your sermon section this morning, we continue our theme on “Stewardship: The Missing Piece to Successful Living.” Two weeks ago, we talked about ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Jesus, The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009
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    Jesus is confronting the Pharisees while telling His followers who He is.

    Jesus, the good shepherd John 10: 22-42 A woman brought her pet duck named Cuddles to the veterinarian. Apparently the duck had been languishing around the house for a few days and she thought there might be something wrong with it. She had him in a basket and when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 16, 2009
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    Our reaction to the resurrection.

    The resurrection John 20:1-18 Let me go back to where we were a few weeks ago and look at the last couple of verses of chapter 19 before we get into the area of the resurrection. And the last time we were here we ran a little short of time and I didn’t get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Providence Of God Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 18, 2009
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    Rahab teaches us in this passage that your past doesn’t determine your future but your choices do. And at the same time she also teaches us there’s no excuse for sin. No one can excuse themselves by saying, “I’m a product of my parents, the result of a wa

    The providence of God Joshua 2:1-24 There was a list of warning labels that were pasted on products that seemed to be somewhat redundant. For instance: There was a warning on a baby stroller that said: remove child before folding. A warning on a brass fishing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Decision Of The Heart Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 18, 2009
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    These are the last words of Joshua and they were a call to commitment.

    A Decision of the Heart Joshua 24:1-25 The prime minister of Israel sat down with the leader of the Arab nations with the intention of negotiating an end to their long drawn out conflict. The prime minister asked if he could begin by recounting a story and the Arab ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Interceding For Her Children

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 9, 2009
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    Mrs. Zebedee has received a bad rap. Perhaps it is all right to ask for great things for our children--if it honours the Master.

    *Matthew 20:20-23* *Interceding for Her Children* “The mother of the sons of Zebedee came up to Him with her sons, and kneeling before Him she asked Him for something. And He said to her, ‘What do you want?’ She said to Him, ‘Say that these two sons of mine are to sit, one at Your right hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Are You Joy Full? Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 19, 2008
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    The joy of Christmas and the rest of the year is discovered in Jesus. He is the only source that can produce lasting joy in our lives. Joy is a choice and it centers on our willingness to choose to surrender ourselves to Jesus or not.

    Are You Joy full? Opening Illustration: How to be joyful at work and make your co-workers wonder: 1. Page yourself over the intercom but don’t disguise your voice. 2. Find out where your boss shops and buy exactly the same outfits. Then where the outfits the day after they do. 3. Send an e-mail ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Receive New Wine In 09 Pt1 (Prayer) Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 21, 2009
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     | 8,658 views

    To receive new wine in 09 requires that we persevere in prayer.

    Series: How to receive New Wine in 09? Step #1: Perseverance in Prayer Thesis: To receive new wine in 09 requires that we persevere in prayer. Introduction: Our theme this year is New Wine in 09 – We talked a couple of weeks ago about the importance of being willing to change so that we can drink ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Stark avatar

    I Am The Bread Of Life Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 6, 2009
     | 5,812 views

    After attempting to make Jesus King, Jewish followers were astounded to be rebuked by Him. We can learn a great deal about the salvation the Master offers by studying the account provided by John.

    “When they found him on the other side of the sea, they said to him, ‘Rabbi, when did you come here?’ Jesus answered them, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, you are seeking me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate your fill of the loaves. Do not labour for the food that perishes, but for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Think She's Asleep Now

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 13, 2009
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    Christ has interpreted the seventh commandment by the tenth to reflect the purity expected of those who are part of the Kingdom of Heaven. Marriage for a Christian is meant to reflect the relationship of Christ and His people.

    “I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart.”[1] The people of Newburyport, Massachusetts were scandalized in the summer of 2004 when their mayor, Mary Anne Clancy, admitted to an affair with a married gym teacher. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist