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  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Beware Of The Drum Major Instinct

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 23, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 10,685 views

    This is a sermon preached on Martin Luther King Jr. Sunday. It deals with the desire to be first and the problems it can cause

    Beware Of The Drum Major Instinct GNLCC 1/18/04 Micah 6:6-8 Mark 10:35-45 Our daughter Anita had been part of the Mighty Shaw High Band for four years. But something leaped inside of me, when she came home that fifth year and announced that she was going to be the head drum major her ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Part 4 - The Belt Of Truth Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Oct 6, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,870 views

    Part 4 of this series begins to look at the armor itself, begining with the first part mentioned, the belt of truth.

    SPIRITUAL WARFARE & THE WHOLE ARMOR OF GOD (SERIES) 4 – The Belt of Truth Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org  Scripture Reading – Ephesians 6:14 (NIV) PRAYER  Satan’s Plan is three fold 1. Deceive 2. Divide 3. Destroy How ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Trust And Live Series

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Oct 29, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 8,259 views

    The first sermon in a series of four from a book called "The cycle of victorious giving" by Earl Lee.

    Trust To Live Pastor Glenn Newton Oct. 3, 2004 Psalm 37:3 Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Trust in the Lord, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness (nkjv). Trust in the Lord and do good. Then you will live safely in the land and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Brian B avatar

    Lost And Found #1 Series

    Contributed by Brian B on Nov 4, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,487 views

    This is the first of 3 sermons on the Parable of the lost sheep. this sermon consentraits on the value of a human being! You are valuable!

    Lost and found! Segment #1 Please take a moment to place your vote. If you have an idea for an improvement, I am very teachable. My e-Mail is pastorbrian@greenrivernazarene.com Opening remarks I heard about a little six-year-old boy who restlessly struggled to listen to a rather lengthy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Prophet's Message Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Nov 26, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,203 views

    This is the first in a series of messages leading through the advent story. It examines the message of hope that the prophets bring to mankind.

    The Stories of Advent Pt 1 A Prophets Message Isaiah 9:2-7 We come again to our celebration of Advent. Advent literally means coming. We celebrate this season celebrating the coming of Christ to us. The coming of a Savior to a desperately lost world. As we light the candles of the Advent wreath ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Getting Past The Glitter #1 - Thinking Differently About Christmas Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 27, 2004
    based on 63 ratings
     | 5,318 views

    First message in series geared toward helping Christians get past the decorations to making Christmas meaningful.

    Getting Past the Glitter # 1 - Thinking Differently about Christmas Romans 12:2, 1 John 2:15-16 November 28, 2004 Introduction Ah, it’s Christmas season. The air’s getting colder, and the snow’s about to fly, and our thoughts turn to the meaning of Christmas - lots of loot. Not really, at ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Mike Truman avatar

    Lydia, The Seller Of Purple

    Contributed by Mike Truman on Aug 17, 2004
    based on 337 ratings
     | 115,922 views

    What does it mean to say that Lydia was a seller of purple, and what did their first meeting mean to Paul?

    The seller of purple We heard in the second lesson about the meeting between Paul and a woman called Lydia in the city of Philippi. And we were told that Lydia was a dealer in purple cloth. Now, on the whole I prefer modern translations of the Bible, but they let us down a bit here. The old ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Don't Be Anxious, Pray!

    Contributed by Lynwood Morriss on Sep 22, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,958 views

    To beat anxiety, Paul gives us three things that we must do. Prayer is only the first.

    I. Intro: Paul Knew Anxiety Acts 28: House arrest in Rome. But look what he went through to get there. Acts 21:27 -32 Paul arrives in Jerusalem the whole city erupts in violence. Acts22: 22 ff Speaks to the crowds at the end they shout “Rid the earth of him, he’s not fit to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Elijah Church - The Last Day Church

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Feb 9, 2004
    based on 78 ratings
     | 4,902 views

    A comparison of Elijah and John the Baptist with the emerging Church of the last day. First in a series for those of a prophetic persuasion.

    THE ELIJAH CHURCH IS A LAST DAY CHURCH We are commencing a study on the Prophet Elijah as a type of the Last Day Church. The prophet Malachi likens Elijah as one who will come before the Day of the Lord. Malachi 4:5 Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hope For The Hurting Series

    Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 21, 2003
    based on 156 ratings
     | 25,166 views

    The first in a series of three sermons dealing with the hurts in life and how God expects us to handle them.

    Today we are going to start a new series, a series that I have entitled Hope for the Hurting. Maybe you are thinking this morning, “Pastor James, that sounds wonderful, but right now, I’m not hurting, and I have plenty of hope.” Well, that’s great, because this message is for you, too. You see, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bruce Allen avatar

    The Fruit Of The Spirit - Love

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Oct 20, 2003
    based on 104 ratings
     | 33,933 views

    Love is the first aspect of the fruit of the Spirit. As Paul said, W/O love I am nothing.

    Galatians 5:22-23 Fruit of the Spirit – Love But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control. Against such things there is no law. [NKJV] OPENING REMARKS – 1. Word Study One of the most common ways to help one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Commitment Factor

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 27, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,090 views

    Commitment is the key to a successful marriage. First, commitment to Christ, which leads to commitment to one’s spouse.

    The Commitment Factor—Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts It’s been said, “A successful marriage is one in which you fall in love many times…and always with the same person.” (Mignon McLaughlin) However, marriage in America is in trouble--the divorce rate ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    My Ministry

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 26, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,634 views

    The first message at the beginning of a new ministry provides an opportunity to explain one’s approach to ministry and preaching.

    My Ministry: First Sermon of a New Ministry Colossians 1:28-29 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO My name is Roger Thomas and I am your new preacher. I am proud to be part of you, to live and work with you. I hope in time that you will able to say that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "God Incarnate.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Nov 16, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,579 views

    First Sunday in Advent Year A. December 2, 2001 Psalm 122 Title: “God incarnate.”

    First Sunday in Advent Year A. December 2, 2001 Psalm 122 Title: “God incarnate.” Psalms one hundred twenty to one hundred thirty-four, are commonly called Songs of Ascent, sung on the pilgrimage to Jerusalem for the three major annual festivals- Passover, Pentecost and Tabernacles. Psalm 122 is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Preparing The Way Of The Lord

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 5, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 7,546 views

    This sermon ties Old Testament prophecy with New Testament fulfillment on the First Advent and the forerunner, John the Baptist.

    PREPARING THE WAY OF THE LORD Text: Malachi 3:1-7 There is the story about a man who visited the Fiji islands. This visitor was skeptical of missionaries. He even spoke with the chief and told him that the missionaries only wanted to get rich of them. The visitor ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist