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  • Timothy Enns avatar

    Let Your Little Light Shine Series

    Contributed by Timothy Enns on Nov 15, 2011
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    Letting your light shine in all circumstances

    There was a Christian family who had trouble getting along with their neighbours, who were also Christians. They argued back and forth and finally one of the neighbours was about to go on vacation. They hoped that this might reduce the tension between the two. After one family left on vacation the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Really - A King?

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Dec 1, 2011
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    We are culturally conditioned to believe in our own autonomy: my rights, my choices, me as the boss of myself, me in control of what I want to do, so is Jesus really our King?

    Really – A King? various Scriptures November 20, 2011 Intro: In the church year, today is the last Sunday. Christian new year starts next week, with the first week of Advent, and the annual rhythm of worship begins anew. About a hundred years ago, in response to a growing individualism ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Will It Take To Sincerely Pray To God And Receive An Answer Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 3, 2011
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    This message focuses on how we choose to communicate with God.

    What Will It Take? What Will It Take For Me To Sincerely Pray To God & Receive An Answer? Scriptures: Psalm. 76:4; 51:2-4a; Colossians 1:9; 1 Corinthians 14:14; Luke 2:25-32 Introduction In my message last week I asked you “What will it take for us to give God thanks with a sincere ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Coming Judgment

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 10, 2013
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    Explains why judgment is coming to America

    “The Coming Judgment” Jeremiah 11:1-17 This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD: “Listen to the terms of this covenant and tell them to the people of Judah and to those who live in Jerusalem. Tell them that this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Misunderstood God: The List-Keeping God Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 14, 2013
     | 4,608 views

    And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you (Ephesians 4:32).

    THE MISUNDERSTOOD GOD: THE LIST-KEEPING GOD 1 CORINTHIANS 13:1-5 Big Idea: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you (Ephesians 4:32). Supporting Scripture: • Reading from the Old Testament: Jeremiah 33:1-9 • ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Repentance: Agreeing With God

    Contributed by Greg Warren on Apr 15, 2013
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    Talks about what repentance is, its importance in salvation, and its importance as a foundation for revival.

    (Some of the illustrations and a few of the points in this message were gained from researching what other contributors to this wonderful site have shared on this subject. Credit and thanks to them.) Last week, we talked about the importance of humbling ourselves before God. We talked about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Secret Of Happiness

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 18, 2013
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    Blessed is one of those religious words that are hard to translate into realistic terms. Perhaps the closest we can come is “happiness.” The psalmist says that the blessed person is the one who understands forgiveness. But we can’t understand the reality

    August 25, 2006 The Secret of Happiness Scripture: Psalm 32, especially verse 1: Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Commission: Populating Heaven

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 21, 2013
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    The Great Commission invites us, amazingly, into the joy of sharing faith and, by God's power and grace, having a real impact on the future population of heaven. Weird but true.

    Let me ask a couple questions about our home planet and its population to begin today. How many nations/countries are in the world? Anyone want to guess? Ballpark? 196 [ (not incl. Puerto Rico, Bermuda, Greenland, Palestine, Western Sahara, and even the components of the United Kingdom (such as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Secret Of Happiness

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 22, 2013
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    Some suffering in life is hard to explain, but much of it is self-inflicted. Could your misery be due to poor choices? Due to apathy or indifference? Could our suffering be due to sin?

    August 25, 2006 The Secret of Happiness Scripture: Psalm 32, especially verse 1: Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Introduction: Some suffering in life is hard to explain, but much of it is self-inflicted. Could your misery be due to poor choices? Due ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peter And Denial

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2013
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    If there was one person who typified what a disciple should be, it was Peter. Peter is mentioned in the Gospels more than any other disciple and for good reason. He was passionate about his faith. He gave all of himself to whatever he was doing. He was th

    Peter and Denial Matthew 26:69-75 If there was one person who typified what a disciple should be, it was Peter. Peter is mentioned in the Gospels more than any other disciple and for good reason. He was passionate about his faith. He gave all of himself to whatever he was doing. He was the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Draw Near To God

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 15, 2013
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     | 19,186 views

    If you draw close to God he will draw close to you

    Psalm 73:27-28 27 For, lo, they that are far from thee shall perish: thou hast destroyed all them that go a whoring from thee. 28 But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all thy works. He was just a little lad, and on a Sabbath day was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What The Gospel Demands Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 27, 2010
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     | 7,753 views

    This is the first in a series of sermons adapted from David Platt's "Radical" Series.

    What the Gospel Demands Text: Luke 14:25-34 This morning I want to talk to ya’ll about something that the Lord has been laying on my heart for some time, it’s just that I didn’t have a clear picture of it. And I think that it’s pertinent and relevant, and very important ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Clean Feet

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 1, 2010
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     | 5,762 views

    Lessons we can learn from the actions of Christ at the Last Supper.

    CLEAN FEETJohn 13:1-17INTRODUCTIONA. This morning we look in on an Intimate setting of Jesus’ last hours with His disciples.1. The Time of The Ages had come.a. Jesus’ hour had arrived.(John 2:4 KJV)  Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Adhesive Gifts

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jul 8, 2010
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     | 6,815 views

    The Holy Spirit's purpose for spiritual gifts is to edify and unify the church.

    Title: Adhesive Gifts Text: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Truth: The Holy Spirit’s purpose for spiritual gifts is to edify and unify the church. Aim: To use their spiritual gift to edify and unify the church. INTRODUCTION My pastor friend (Steve H.) was telling me about two men in his church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Corrupt Church

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 23, 2009
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     | 18,858 views

    Thyatira is a corrupt church. They do many great works, but God does not even address them as His children. It’s still here today and is key to the end of the world. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    READING SOMEONE ELSE’S MAIL Thyatira: The Corrupt Church Rev. 2:18-29 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Corrupt.html [map] In the 1700’s there lived a mighty evangelist that was greatly used of God to shake this country…his name was George Whitfield. Years before, at the age of 16, he came under ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist