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  • Brian Matherlee avatar

    How’s Your Heart? Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,847 views

    It was the practice of Jewish teachers to try to sum up the hundreds of laws into great overarching principles that people could focus on. In Mark 12 we see an encounter a teacher of the law had with Jesus in this hope of discovering the great “one thing

    WHAT THE BOOK SAYS ABOUT LOVE Part 1 HOW’S YOUR HEART? Mark 12:30 Ezekiel 36:26-27 Sunday, February 8, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee In the movie City Slickers 39th birthday of Mitch Robbins (Billy Crystal) and he is not happy about it. His two friends are having crises of their own and they buy a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Prodigal Stories-- Fourth Sunday Of Lent Year C Readings

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 26, 2022
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    Now, what he had put his hopes in lay broken all over the floor.

    John Claypool told a story about William Muehl of Yale Divinity School and something that happened in his family years ago when Dr. Muehl’s son was young. His five-year-old son made a clay pot for his dad one year in Vacation Bible School.? Open House night finally rolled around.? The little boy ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    How Broad Is The Kingdom Of God: Series Introduction Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007
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    How should we worship? Nine Biblical characters debate what worship should look like. This was an intro to a series based on Gary Thomas’ "Sacred Pathways" and Richard Foster’s "Streams of Living Water"

    How Broad Is The Kingdom Of God: Series Introduction various Scriptures Jan 8, 2006 Intro: • “Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.” Luke 2:19 • “David, wearing a linen ephod, danced before the LORD with all his might.” 2 Sam 6:14 • “Ahab went to meet Elijah. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Saint avatar

    The End Of The Spear: Let God Write Your Story

    Contributed by Steve Saint on Jan 4, 2006
    based on 37 ratings
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    When we let Him, God uses the chapters of our lives to write His epic story; the timeless story of His longing to reconcile the world to Himself.

    “Let God Write Your Story” Sermon by Steve Saint th October 24 , 2004 Cornerstone Church - St. Cloud, FL Adapted by Bearing Fruit Communications Courtesy of ITEC Ministries - www.itecusa.org Scripture References: Proverbs 16:9; Ecclesiastes 9:11; Jeremiah 29:11-13; 2 Corinthians 5:17-20 Who’s ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    True Confession Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 4, 2015
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    If you want God to clean up the mess in your life, you must truly confess your sins: acknowledge that God is right; admit that you are wrong; and commit to change.

    Max Lucado talks about the time he decided to go to his office very early one morning. He had been on vacation for a couple of weeks and was well rested. So he rolled out of bed early…real early. He dressed to go to the church office, and his wife tried to convince him not to go. “It's ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Art Good avatar

    Membership Matters Series

    Contributed by Art Good on Jun 19, 2017
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    The message today is based on a book written by Thom Rainer, titled, “I am A Church Member.” Thom is the President of Lifeway resources and spends a great deal of time researching all different kinds of churches!

    Good morning. Last week Pastor Steve talked a little bit about how we all have our preferences when it comes to where we sit. Personally I sit in a different spot most weeks… And I have met lots of great neighbors. Sometimes though I wonder how YOU feel when one of the pastors sits with you. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Narnia: A Door To Another World Series

    Contributed by Butch Vernon on Nov 6, 2005
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     | 4,676 views

    This is a message comparing stepping into the Christian life and the adventure that follows to Lucy stepping through the wardrobe.

    A DOOR TO ANOTHER WORLD Our Music Minister, Mo and our Sunday School director, Steve, were passengers on a jet crossing the Atlantic. The pilot came on the intercom to report trouble with engine number one that had to be shut down. The flight would last an hour longer, but there was no cause for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whatever It Takes

    Contributed by Nathan Eyland on Jan 21, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
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    The challenge for an old church becoming a new church

    Over the Christmas / New Year period while Leni was away in Greece with most of her immediate family, I spent some time staying with her brother in the City. We had some friends over and they were staying in our place, so I took the opportunity to get to know Leni’s brother better. One of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeing Satan In Church

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Aug 9, 2006
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    One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, ready or not, here I come. Satan where are you. Oh, Satan where are you. Some people are looking for Satan in the church.

    SEEING SATAN IN CHURCH THEME: BE CAREFUL ABOUT LOOKING FOR SATAN IN THE CHURCH. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, ready or not, here I come. Satan where are you. Oh, Satan where are you. Some people are looking for Satan in the church. Some people do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Firstfruits

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 1, 2007
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     | 3,241 views

    In our text Paul calls the resurrection a "firstfruits" event. What does he mean? Consider these two opposite (but connected) realities, the fallenness of man and the firstfruits of God; the first is our condition – the second, God’s response to our nee

    If for this life only we have hoped in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied. But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have died. For since death came through a human being, the resurrection of the dead has also come through a human being; for as ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Monty Newton avatar

    The Need For Light Then... And Now!

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 9, 2012
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    The message a dark and chaotic world needs to hear and see is that God has sent light to show us the way out of darkness into light and life.

    Title: The Need for Light Then… and Now Text: Genesis 1:1-5 Thesis: God said it and says it still, “Let there be light!” The message the dark and chaotic world needs to hear and see is that God has sent light to show us the way out of darkness into light. Introduction Most ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    High On God Series

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Sep 16, 2018
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     | 7,038 views

    God wants us to live deliberately and to yield all control to God. Anything else is a cheap substitute. Nothing else fulfills us. When we are "high on God" (filled with the Spirit), all kinds of special things happen.

    High on God Ephesians 5:15-20 We just came from a state that has legalized marijuana use. And you see it everywhere, particularly on the only road to the beach where we used to live. Cannabis Center. The Weed Shack. It’s there for the buying. (Sorry, I didn’t bring home any souvenirs!) Why do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Fred Sigle avatar

    Becoming Peacemakers Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 20, 2024
     | 853 views

    A study of the Beatitudes. Jesus begins His sermon on the mount answering the question: "What will it take to make you happy?" His answer, however, is far different from the way most people will answer. In fact, his answers appear to bring sorrow, not happiness.

    PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS: BECOMING PEACEMAKERS A. Today we are studying the seventh Beatitude in our series, BECOMING PEACEMAKERS. ILLUSTRATION: There was a man being held by BANK ROBBERS who, as he was HIKING deep into the woods, stumbled onto an OLD CABIN and found the MONEY they had STOLEN ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Treasure Hunt Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 14, 2007
    based on 104 ratings
     | 19,834 views

    Our tithes and offerings should be a matter of joy... but too often they’re not. Learn the secret of placing your treasure with God.

    OPEN: Back in 1905, there was baseball game at Salt Lake City, Utah. The Rhyolites were playing the Beattys and the Beattys were up to bat. The pitcher threw the ball, the batter swung - and the ball rocketed toward 1st base. The 1st baseman was a man named William Giffiths, and as he saw the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    What Does It Take To Be Dependable, Committed, Reliable, And Faithful?

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 6, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 21,018 views

    Developing the fruit of faithfulness

    What does it take to be Dependable, Committed, Reliable, AND FAITHFUL? Bulldogs and Poodles “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you” James 4:8 NKJV The story is told of a bulldog and a poodle who were arguing one day. The bulldog was making fun of the poodle, calling him a weak little runt ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan