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  • Matthew Oliver avatar

    Trusting God

    Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Jun 24, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,426 views

    The experience of Abraham and Ishmael and Christ’s words tell us that we are to trust God, even to death.

    5th Sunday after Pentecost Trusting God. Preached at Saint John the Evangelist, Cold Lake, Holy Eucharist 23 June 2002 Genesis 21:8-21; Romans 6:1-11; Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17; Matthew 10:24-39 O Lord, we pray, speak in this place, in the calming of our minds and in the longing of our hearts, by ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    True Love

    Contributed by Rick Hope on Feb 14, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,322 views

    Everyone talks about true love. But the Apostle John tells us how we are supposed to love.

    In just two days, we celebrate a holiday centered around the concept of love. We’ve seen traces of it for weeks. Hearts, flowers, candy… My wife told me exactly what she wanted this year… she told me she wanted flowers…but not roses. Anyone can get roses, she said. She wanted tulips. And so I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taming The Tongue

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 55 ratings
     | 50,064 views

    James tells us that the tongue is one of the most needed areas of life to be tamed and also the most difficult

    Taming the Tongue James 3:1-12 October 29, 2006 Evening Service Introduction A cartoon from leadership magazine shows a line of pews and the same sentence being passed from pew to pew. 1st pew: My ear kind of hurts 2nd pew: The pastor has an earache 3rd pew: The pastor got a hearing aid 4th pew: ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Why A Manger?

    Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Dec 14, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,468 views

    Narrative story of how Mary and Joseph came to Bethlehem and gave birth to Jesus

    “Why A Manger?” Luke 2:8-15 Introduction: The sun sits high over the dusty road. The air is quiet, except for the buzzing of insects and the occasional beating of sheep. A man carefully leads a donkey over rocky terrain, as his very pregnant wife, a girl of no older than sixteen, gently rubs her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Victory Of The Cross

    Contributed by Wendy Pratt on Mar 30, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,882 views

    The Easter story from the perspective of Mary Magdalene, including a recap of recent events.

    Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I come to you this morning to share the story of what happened on that first Easter. My name is Mary—Mary of Magdala, though you know me as Mary Magdalene. Just to be correct, Magdalene was not my last name—it referred to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Pride Comes Before The Fall / Lessons From The Stairway To Heaven

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 15, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,977 views

    In the story of the tower of Babel, we see that pride will separate us from god.

    Pride Comes Before The Fall Lessons from the stairway to Heaven Genesis 11:1-9 Intro: A lady said to her doctor: "Doctor, take a look at me. When I woke up this morning, I looked at myself in the mirror and saw my hair all wiry and frazzled up, my skin was all wrinkled and pasty, my eyes were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Church Of Maximum Impact Series

    Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 10, 2020
     | 6,331 views

    Christian missions at its most basic level is one BEGGAR telling another BEGGAR where to find BREAD.

    A Church Of Maximum Impact Acts 11:19-30 Several years ago Time magazine carried a story about a controversy that once raged in a Waterloo, Iowa courthouse over a perplexing question. The question at hand was this: “What is a Christian?” It all started when a local doctor who had been very wealthy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Dream Giver 1 Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 14, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,578 views

    Exposition of Daniel 2:1-23 about the king’s dream and command to tell dream and interpret it.

    Text: Daniel 2:1-23, Title: The Dream Giver 1, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/22/09, AM A. Opening illustration: the sickly man who dreamed about pushing the rock… B. Background to passage: remember that the theme of the entire book is God’s sovereignty in a foreign land, as the children of Israel have begun ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's House Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 21, 2022
     | 2,387 views

    This sermon focuses on the story of Jesus cleansing of the temple courts and the applications for the church today.

    Open your Bibles if you would to John 2:12. We have been going through the book of John. We are taking as long as we need to go through the book of John. It looks like it is going to take a little while longer. You may recall last week we looked Jesus’ first miracle; the miracle of turning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Destroyer, A Doubter, And A Few Disciples

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 30, 2001
    based on 95 ratings
     | 5,257 views

    Discusses the importance of baptism in conversion by comparing three conversion stories from Acts.

    DECISION DAY A Destroyer, A Doubter, and a Few Disciples Acts 8, 9, 16, 19, 22 INTRODUCTION: ILL> The Obit Brad and Mike were two old retired widowers who lived close to each other and would constantly check on the other. Their friendship was more practical rather than a real friendship and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Visit Of The Magi (Matthew 2:1-12)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 9, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,320 views

    These guys are the wrong people, from the wrong religion! What are they doing in the Christmas story? ...

    The Xmas season is over! We’ve wished each other a Merry Xmas AND a Happy New Year, and now the festive season is PAST. The holidays (for most of us) are over. The time for singing carols and wishing peace and goodwill to all is finished. The presents have been handed out. The cards have all been ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Avoiding Costly Mistakes At All Costs - Tolerance Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Sep 24, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,938 views

    The fourth message in the series deals with tolerance. It focuses on inconsistent behaviors that tell others we are "not of God"

    Avoiding Costly Mistakes At All Costs - Tolerance Acts 15:1-29; Galatians 2:11-14 Pastor Don Jones West Glendale Baptist Church We live in a world today that expects tolerance; tolerance of alternate life-styles, tolerance of other religions, and tolerance of others habits and sexual preferences. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Grumps Allowed

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 9, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,016 views

    In 1 thessalonians 5, Paul tells us to be thankful in all situations through being joyful and prayerful.

    No Grumps Allowed 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Intro: Max Lucado gives us this scenario. . You came home cranky because a deadline got moved up. She came home grumpy because the day-care forgot to give your five-year-old her throat medicine. Each of you was wanting a little sympathy from the other, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darren Rogers avatar

    Get On The Road

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Dec 30, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 11,781 views

    Often time God tells us to do something and we fail to listen and we fail to obey

    Acts 8:26 – 40 Previous to this In Verses 5 - 12 Philip had been involved in the revival at Samaria. It was a huge success. Unclean spirits cast out, sick healed, and multitudes of people were coming to faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and being baptised. The revival was big news, as soon as they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Bayles avatar

    Rejoice! (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 12, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,233 views

    In the book of Philippians, Paul tells us how to experience true joy by focusing on partnerships, the positive, and purpose.

    Rejoice! Choosing Joy in the Midst of our Mess (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/4/2015 What makes you happy? What brings a smile to your face and joy to your heart? You might think it would be money, power or fame. We may fantasize about going on a tropical vacation, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church