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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Responding To Rejection Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 2, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,484 views

    In Romans 9:1-5 the Apostle Paul bares his soul and shows us how to respond to those who reject the gospel.

    Scripture It is difficult for any of us to receive a hard truth, however necessary it may be for us to hear it. But it is always much easier to hear it if it is told in love. Pastor and author Ray Stedman tells of a congregation that had dismissed its pastor. Someone asked a member of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God's Timing And My Time

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 8, 2009
    based on 44 ratings
     | 56,666 views

    Originally preached as a New Year’s message, this sermon focuses on the importance of living our lives by God’s timetable...not ours.

    God’s Timing and My Time [Inspired by John Maxwell’s "God’s Timing and my Time.] “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven…” -Ecclesiastes 3:1 Icebreaker: In a recent panel for the comic strip The Family Circus, Dolly was shown drawing a picture with her ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Gift Of Myrrh Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 11, 2009
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     | 7,219 views

    Part 3 in series The Three Gifts. Scripture records that the third gift given to Jesus by the Magi was myrrh – a gift given to one who was to die. Why was Jesus given this gift at such a young age?

    The Gift of Myrrh The Three Gifts, prt. 3 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers December 13, 2008 Matthew 2:11 (NRSV) 11 On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    What's Seeping Through Your Skin? Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 11, 2009
     | 2,903 views

    In a return to an earlier series, Slowing Down (this is now part six of that series), Dave talks about the importance of structuring life so that the right influences “seep into our skin.”

    What’s Seeping Through Your Skin? Slowing Down, part 6 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 3, 2009 We’re going to do something tonight I have never done before. We’re going to pick up with new sermons in a series that I was doing a few months ago. This series will probably be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Why? Understanding Life Events (Ii)

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009
     | 3,553 views

    The Exodus is examined in the light of God’s purposes in those events, specifically that God was revealing Himself. This series explores three things God is always doing (1) Bringing People to Moral Choice (2) Revealing Himself to People (3) Preparing the

    Why? Understanding Life Events (II) 2 Kings 5 6-7 -09 Intro Isa 55:8-9 ¡§¡¥For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,¡¦ says the LORD. ¡¥For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts.¡¦¡¨ Last Sunday ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The God Who Sees!

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 22,142 views

    In the midst of her pain and despair, God intervened for Hagar. In her experience she got a personal revelation of God as the One who Sees. This is a good reminder for anyone who feels abandoned and forgotten by God.

    The God Who Sees Gen. 16 4-26-09 Intro As some of you know, I conduct mediations for people who are in conflict. Wherever you find people you find conflict. Have you noticed that? Some of the mediations I conduct are for family conflict. It’s amazing the messes people get themselves into. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    How To Draw Near To God (Ii)

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 20,302 views

    Sermon uses the layout of the Tabernacle to draw instruction on how to draw near to God.

    How to Draw Near to God (II) James 4:8 4-19-09 Intro A couple of weeks ago we talked about drawing near to God. James 4:8 tells us to do that: “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you....” I’m glad that verse is a promise as well as a command. God promises to draw near to us if we will draw ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Sitting At The Feet Of Jesus, We Find Healing Series

    Contributed by Louis Pantelis on Sep 8, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 15,067 views

    As we enter into the presence of Jesus by faith seeking His healing touch we can experience His miracle for us.

    Sitting at the Feet of Jesus: We find Healing Matthew 15:29 – 31 As we enter into September we enter into a new series of messages titled, “Sitting at the Feet of Jesus”. Over the course of the next several Sunday mornings and evenings we will investigate what folks found at the feet of Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Drawing On God's Great Bank Of Promise

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,622 views

    As God’s children we can draw on God’s great bank of promise in meeting our every need.

    DEALING WITH GOD’S GREAT BANK OF PROMISE Philippians 4:14-23 Proposition: As God’s children we can draw on God’s great bank of promise in meeting our every need. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to learn to let God meet their basic needs through our faith in the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Exalting In Worship Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Sep 16, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,143 views

    Focusing our attention, expressing our affection and using our abilities for God in worship.

    EXALTING IN WORSHIP A country preacher sold a mule to a friend, and told him the mule was trained to go when the rider said "Praise the Lord," and to stop when the rider said, "Amen." The buyer mounted the beast and commanded, "Praise the Lord," and the mule shot off like a rocket. The startled ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Freely Forgiven Series

    Contributed by Paul Green on Sep 18, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 12,436 views

    Is forgiveness simply Gods job, his duty, his obligation. Can we do what we want and live as we please and rightfully expect God to forgive us – because that’s what he is supposed to do. Or is there more to it than that.

    I love what Spurgeon writes about this final Chapter in Hosea – He says, ‘Throughout the book of Hosea there has been thunder: sometimes a low rumbling, as of a distant tempest, sometimes peal on peal, as of a storm immediately overhead. And now the tempest has gathered all its force. Here it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unshakeable Confidence Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Sep 18, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 18,484 views

    How to effectively deal with insecurity, difficult tasks and pessimists.

    We’re in the pre-series "Getting Ready for Something More." Last time we saw Nehemiah, a Jew living in exile in the foreign land of Persia, serving as the king’s cupbearer, the person who tested the food and drink served to the king to make sure it wasn’t poisoned. He had received a report of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Worrier To Warrior Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,259 views

    God meets us where we are and empowers us to become who we are to be.

    Title: From Worrier to Warrior Text: Judges 6:11-12, 25-32 and 34 (Scripture Reading 6:1-16) Thesis: God meets us where we are and empowers us to become who we are to be. Series: The Bible in 90 Days Whole Church Challenge Background: Last week we wandered with the people of God on their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who's Watching The Garden

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 27, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 14,996 views

    A look at our responsibility for the world God has given us.

    Psalm 8 Who’s Watching the Garden? Imagine if you will that you own a beautiful and lavish home, not a far stretch for most of us here who live in a style that the majority of the world can only imagine, but I digress. Imagine if you will that you owned a beautiful and lavish home, a home that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Am I Able To Ask?

    Contributed by David Cramer on Sep 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,110 views

    Learning about asking.

    AM I Able to ask a Healing Prayer? The Prayer of Faith James 5:13-18 13Is any one of you in trouble? You should pray. Is anyone happy? Sing songs of praise. 14Is any one of you sick? Call the elders of the church to pray over you and anoint you with oil in the name of the Lord. 15And the prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational