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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Sophomore Or Saint? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 10, 2008
     | 5,469 views

    We tend to use our limited knowledge to bludgeon others who do not know what we know or whose behavior does not match our standards; but we are called to be in Christ first and to love them, letting behavior flow from the relationship.

    There is an old, corny story – and please don’t stop me if you have heard this one – a story about the young man who was the first in his family to go to college. In fact, he was the first in his small town to go to college. And so when he came home after his freshman year, he was the apple of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    So, You Want To Be Happy? Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 10, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,716 views

    Find joy in the journey.

    SO, YOU WANT TO BE HAPPY? Philippians 4.10-23 S: Joy Th: Toward the Goal Pr: FIND JOY IN THE JOURNEY. ?: How? How do we find it? KW: Source TS: We will find in our study of Philippians 4 three sources that are key to finding joy in the journey of life. CV: “We will passionately pursue full ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Presenting Ourselves For Service-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 20, 2012
     | 4,060 views

    1 of 3. Paul informed the Roman Christians of their need to properly live out God’s will. We must properly offer our bodies for God’s service. How are we to best do it? Those used of God habitually...

    PRESENTING OURSELVES For SERVICE-I—Romans 12:1-2 Attention: MEMORIAL DAY celebrations tomorrow... Parades... Speeches made... Family get-togethers... Visits to the cemetery... Remembrance... All of these events will help us to remember & respect those who presented themselves for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Handling Adversity Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 17, 2009
     | 3,327 views

    This messages focuses on the gift of the Holy Spirit.

    Handling Adversity Part 3 Scripture: John 14:16-18; Luke 24:46-49; Acts 1:8; 2:1-8 Introduction This is part three of my series “Handling Adversity.” In the first two parts, I focused on how Jesus handled His adversity upon His last entry into Jerusalem and how the disciples handled theirs ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Salvation And Confession Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,585 views

    Paul urges us to hear the word and believe the gospel.

    Scripture We are in Romans 10. In this chapter the Apostle Paul describes the way of salvation from the human perspective. He unfolds for us what our role is in terms of receiving the gift of salvation. Let’s read Romans 10:5-13 and see what he says: 5For Moses writes about the righteousness that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Sun Do Move

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 5, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,845 views

    Dramatic monologue as if Joshua were speaking: we are to be courageous, for God is with us when we do battle for Him. The ultimate victory will come because Joshua/Jesus has won it for us.

    "We are soldiers, in the army; we are soldiers, in the army; and we have to fight; and we have to fight". We have indeed had to fight. We have fought long and hard. We have fought our way against scores of chieftains and their armies; we have fought our way against scorching heat, fearful hearts, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Five Promises To Those Who Are In Christ

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 24, 2012
     | 9,340 views

    Living out God’s promises to the church bring glory to His Name.

    February 25, 2012 Morning Worship Text: Ephesians 1:3-14 Subject: Spiritual Blessings Title: Five Promises to Those Who Are In Christ Today is National Women’s Ministry Day in the Assemblies of God. It is a day that we recognize the women of the church for the work they do and really, just for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Coming To Grips Series

    Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Feb 11, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,131 views

    How do we buy into the lame excuses we offer without crumbling under the internal conflict we generate from living in ways that are contrary to what we say we believe? The truth is, it all comes down to the way we view the world – it comes down to what f

    I want to tell you a story this morning – a funny, yet strangely disturbing story. The setting was a small group retreat with a bunch of teenage boys – I was one of the leaders. We’d had a really good weekend; sharing our faith stories, digging into the Scriptures, spending time ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Evidence That Demands A Verdict

    Contributed by Jb Hall on Jun 24, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,710 views

    This sermon, like a prosecuting attorney, lays out the evidence of man's problem and God's solution, in clear, precise language that demands a verdict based upon this evidence.

    Evidence That Demands A Verdict John 20:30 – 31 By: JB Hall Introduction: Josh McDowell wrote a book titled ‘Evidence That Demands A Verdict’. I’d like to borrow that title today. I’d like to preach a message with that same title: Evidence That Demands A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not All Who See, See (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 8, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,976 views

    God’s work cannot be seen by those who are proud of their spiritual sight.

    Scripture Introduction My sister sent me a newsletter from Timberdoodle, a supplier for homeschooling families. The article noted a problematic teaching in a Children’s Study Bible used in Sunday school. Referring to Matthew 3.12, the footnote said, “This means that Jesus will come to separate ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why God Lets Friends Die Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 1, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,476 views

    God love his people through sorrow and death to eternal pleasure and everlasting joy.

    Scripture Introduction John 11 contains the well-known story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, and (for trivia fans) the shortest verse in the Bible is in this chapter. We also find here the last of the seven miracles (or “signs” as John calls them) which structure this book. Miracles (of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Source Of The Sweet Life Series

    Contributed by Dale Hummel on May 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,025 views

    The first message on a series about the Fruit of the Spirit; it reveals the secret to fruit bearing.

    Series: The Sweet Life Message: The Source of the Sweet Life Text: John 15:1-11; Galatians 5:22-23 Every spring when we lived out west we would get in the car and drive about forty-five minutes east to a place called Brentwood. It is an agricultural town with all kinds of orchards and farms. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It’s "All" There !!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Nov 6, 2012
     | 3,454 views

    Giving a new spin to most quoted parable of Jesus’ parables -THE GOOD SAMARITAN!!!

    IT IS “ALL” THERE !!! One of the outstanding aspects of the Saviour’s Ministry was his narration of parables. The word parable is a transliteration of the Greek word “parabole” (para-bow-LAY), and comes from two Greek words, “para” ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Christmas And Good Samaritan !!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 11, 2012
     | 4,186 views

    To glean the whole range of lessons including that of CHRISTMAS from the good ole’ Good Samaritan parable!!!

    CHRISTMAS AND GOOD SAMARITAN!!! One of the outstanding aspects of the Saviour’s Ministry was his narration of parables. The word parable is a transliteration of the Greek word "parabole" (para-bow-LAY), and comes from two Greek words, "para" (translated "beside") and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Every Barrier Down: Mary Magdalene

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 6, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,870 views

    Commitment to the living Christ will let Him break down circumstantial, cultural, and spiritual barriers to our success. Illustrated with the story of Marian Anderson.

    I think it was John Lennon, one of the Beatles, who once observed, "Life is what happens while you are making other plans." That really is the issue, isn't it? Getting a fix on our lives. Getting hold of life. Being able to make it go the way you want it to go. And the trouble is that life just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist