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  • Denn Guptill avatar

    The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like An Inukshuk Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 20, 2010
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     | 3,886 views

    This is the intro to my summer series on the "Kingdom of Heaven is Like. . ." We are using the Inukshuk as the frame work for the series so this intro sets it up

    You see them everywhere now, along the road, in people’s gardens, as jewellery, they are everywhere. Correct me if I’m wrong but most of us never knew what an inukshuk was before the Canadian Heritage commercials. But now most of us know at least “now the people will know we ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Immorality Battle Of The Mind

    Contributed by Clarence Weaver Sr on Jun 29, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,692 views

    The Immorality Battle of the Mind can be categorized as either attitudes or actions. Your attitudes and actions in dealing with strong sexual demons will either cause you to become a victim of its desires or become victories by overcoming them by the acti

    The Immorality Battle of the Mind Galatians 5:19 By Clarence E. Weaver Sr Introduction Living as we are in a world in which nudity, partial nudity and sexual stimulating dress style is rampant; the battle for the mental purity in the child of God is more intense than ever. This is one topic that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Freedom And Responsibility

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 30, 2010
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     | 13,255 views

    Because our actions influence the actions of others, we must learn to balance our freedom with responsibility.

    Title: Freedom and Responsibility Text: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Truth: Because our actions influence the actions of others, we must learn to balance our freedom with responsibility. Aim: To help them practice responsible freedom toward other Christians. INTRODUCTION Tell about man at a former church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All I Need To Know About Salvation And Serving God I Learned In Vbs!

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 6, 2010
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    So often we make things so complicated in the Christian life, but truly all we ever need to know about being saved and serving God, we can learn in Vacation Bible School!

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: June 24, 2010 Date Preached: June 27, 2010 Church: OPBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Miscellaneous Title: All I Need to Know… I learned in VBS! Text: James 1:5 [ESV] 5 Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Proceed With Faith And Praise, And Prosper

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 7, 2010
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     | 12,501 views

    The account of Jehosphat's miraculous victory over Moab and Ammon teaches us the benefits of facing every situation with praise and faith toward God.

    Proceed With Faith And Praise, And Prosper Copyright © July 2010 by Rev. Donnie L. Martin. All Rights Reserved. Text: 2 Chron. 20:22 I. JEHOSHAPHAT’S BURDENSOME PROBLEM A. Judah’s Enemies Were Preparing To Fight. B. Jehoshaphat Responded With Proclaiming A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "When Easy Become Impossible And The Impossible Becomes Easy”

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Nov 18, 2011
     | 4,680 views

    Three blessing killers and three things that opens the windows of heaven.

    “When Easy Become Impossible and the Impossible Becomes Easy” November 20, 2011 Joshua 7:2-5 2 Now Joshua sent men from Jericho to Ai, which is near Beth Aven to the east of Bethel, and told them, “Go up and spy out the region.” So the men went up and spied out Ai. 3 When ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Institution Of The Lord's Supper Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 20, 2011
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     | 10,515 views

    In our lesson today we learn that the central focus of the Lord's Supper is the remembrance and proclamation of Christ's saving work.

    Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of proper Christian worship. Let’s learn about that in a message I am calling, “Institution of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Maintaining Your Encouragement Output Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 20, 2011
     | 5,260 views

    Last in a series through the book. This message is a call for every person to put encouragement as a deliberate act into practice.

    I Thessalonians 5:12-28 Joke – Have you heard the story about the guy who wasn’t too bright who got a job painting the lines down the middle of the highway? His first day, he finished 5 miles. Then his output dropped way off. The next day, he only finished 2; the next day, only one. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Revive Us

    Contributed by David Mcbeath on Nov 23, 2011
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    Revival Begins w/God Revival is Tied to Praise God Creates Desire for Revival Revival Starts with "I" Revival Heals Our Land

    Series: None Message: Revive Us Text: Psalm 85 Date: October 30, 2011 Pastor: David McBeath PRAYER INTRODUCTION I have totally ditched the message I was planning for this Sunday. Let me tell you, it was hard to do, because I had already worked a good little bit on it. But God impressed on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    We Need A Joseph's Heart Series

    Contributed by James May on Nov 27, 2011
    based on 94 ratings
     | 36,526 views

    A series for the Christmas Season, or anytime of the year. Why did God choose those who went to see Jesus and to know that He had come into the world? Each of the characters we will examine had a special heart after God and qualities that we all need to

    What Does It Take to See Jesus? Part 1 - We Need a Joseph’s Heart By Rev. James May Thanksgiving, with its family gatherings and feasting has now passed into history and we find ourselves filled with thankfulness for all of the blessings of God that he has bestowed upon us. Even with all ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Gregory Norton avatar

    Calling On The Name Of The Lord Without Legalism Series

    Contributed by Gregory Norton on Dec 1, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,675 views

    ‘We believe that salvation is for everyone who calls on the name of the Lord.’

    Introduction: Earlier, I preached a sermon on calling on the name of the Lord for conversion without the ‘means’ of water baptism. Then, I preached another sermon on calling on the name of the Lord without a specific required sign of evidence for salvation. Much earlier in ministry, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    There Is No Place Like Him. Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 7, 2011
     | 6,813 views

    We have looked at the first chapter chronologically, now lets us take a topical look.

    Intro: 1. How can we forget some of the final lines in The Wizard of Oz when Dorothy keeps saying, "There’s no place like home, there’s no place like home." 2. There is no place like the Home that God originally created for Humanity. It was literally a paradise. 3. A Home for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 1 - We Need The Heart Of Joseph. Series

    Contributed by James May on Dec 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,633 views

    Part 1 of a 4 part series for the Christmas Season (Or anytime). We will research the heart of those surrounding the birth of Jesus to see what was in their hearts that enabled them to be in the right place, at the right time, to be among the very few wh

    What Does It Take to See Jesus? Christmas Series 2011 Part 1 - We Need a Joseph’s Heart By Rev. James May Thanksgiving, with its family gatherings and feasting has now passed into history and we find ourselves filled with thankfulness for all of the blessings of God that he has bestowed ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    Loudmouth Lamech Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 8, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,821 views

    Usually pride is sneaky, an unannounced motive, but in our passage we see raw blantant pride for all to see.

    Intro: 1. William Ernest Henley's poem "Invictus" ("Unconquered") is drenched with the spirit of Cain: Out of the night that covers me, Black as the Pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul. In the fell clutch of circumstance I have not winced nor cried ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Message Of The Angel - ’do Not Be Afraid’

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 17, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,917 views

    The Message of the Angel - ’Do Not Be Afraid’. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info).

    SERMON OUTLINE: 1. The "Do not be afraid" of the impossible. (Luke 1:13). 2. The "Do not be afraid" of unanswered prayer: (Luke 1: 30). 3. The "Do not be afraid of salvation. (Luke 2:10-11). 4. The "Do not be afraid" of obedience. (Matthew 1:20). SERMON BODY: Quote: • Researchers at Johns ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren