Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

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  • Matthew Baker avatar

    Faith Or Faithfulness? Series

    Contributed by Matthew Baker on Nov 3, 2000
    based on 607 ratings
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    The disciples asked for faith but what they really needed was faithfulness.

    In our daily lives, we come across many different people. Often, when we are with strangers, in order to break the ice, we engage in what is called, "small talk." Small talk is a way to show friendliness by discussing things that are somewhat superficial. For decades, if not centuries, there has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    Jesus' Jubilee Ministry

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Sep 29, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 13,338 views

    Jesus announced the Jubilee and set the tone for what Christian ministry must be.

    Jubilee Vendee- September 24, 2003 After Jesus was baptized, he spent 40 days in a wilderness area, in prayer and drawing close to God, and under attack from the one who wanted to topple him from his high position of Messiah. Jesus won! He returned from the wilderness ready for his ministry and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Believe That With God All Things Are Possible" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,716 views

    God Can do something about problems of longstanding.

    liff and Saltillo UM Churches February 2, 2003 “Believe that with God All Things Are Possible” How to: Begin Dreaming Again” Nehemiah 1:1-11 Introduction: Although the Jews completed the temple in 516 B. C., the city walls remained in a shambles for the next 70 years. These walls represented ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr. Jerry Morrissey avatar

    "God's Character.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Sep 14, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
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    Year C. Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 23, 2001 Title: “God’s character.”

    Year C. Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 23, 2001 Title: “God’s character.” Psalm 113 is one of the “Hallel” psalms. “Hallel” means, “praise;” “Halleluia” means “Praise Yah-weh.” There are three collections of “Hallel” psalms, all hymns of praise, in the Psalter: first, Psalms 113-118; ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Kerry Bauman avatar

    Feast Or Famine Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Aug 3, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,301 views

    It is only by God’s grace and not by man’s achievement that we can fellowship with Christ.

    Feast or Famine Text: Luke 14:15-24 Introduction: There is a difference between a reason and an excuse. There are times when we may have a legitimate reason for what we do or don’t do, but excuses never stand up under scrutiny. As someone has said, "An excuse is actually the skin of a reason ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Pat Cook avatar

    A Good Heart These Days Is Hard To Find Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,601 views

    2nd in series on what Pentecost means. Instead of the Law written on tablets of stone, it’s now written on our hearts.

    Acts 2:1-11 – A Good Heart is Hard to Find (Many of the conclusions, including the wording, set forth here flow from John Eldredge.) In his book The Moral Intelligence of Children, Harvard professor Robert Coles told a story about Marian, one of his students several years ago. She had arrived ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Enough Is Not Good Enough Series

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jun 13, 2005
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    The promise of this beatitude is that those whose lives are marked by a refusal to want anything second best or second rate, are the ones whose strivings are satisfied.

    Good Enough is Not Good Enough Ezekiel 47:1-12 June 5, 2005 Today we are continuing the sermon series on the beatitudes and have come to the fourth: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled” (Matthew 5:6). Eugene Peterson’s paraphrase in “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dean Rhine avatar

    Broken Promises

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 18,219 views

    The need to keep our commitment to God

    “Broken Promises” Jeremiah 11 Intro: Today is a very special day in my life. 7 years ago today, I stood at the front of a church, and looked back the aisle at a young girl from my church who walked forward, took my hand, and committed the rest of her life to live as my wife. It’s a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sermon On The Mount Lesson 29

    Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 8, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
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    Lesson 29

    As Jesus continues His Sermon on the Mount, He addresses an issue that most of us are all too familiar with, and that is the issue of worry. Perhaps it will bring some comfort to know that we are not the first people to ever have to worry or be anxious about paying our bills, feeding our families, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Body Language

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Nov 12, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
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    The nonverbal communication that we are Christians comes in the form of service that we do for others.

    Bonnie Brechill tells a story about her 5 year old daughter Crystal, who recently met an Amish girl her age. Within minutes they were off, hand-in-hand, to play. “I caught glimpses of them chattering and giggling,” Bonnie says. “Even though Sylvia, the Amish girl, spoke a Pennsylvania Dutch ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Kevin White avatar

    Who Needs Armor?"

    Contributed by Kevin White on Jan 20, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 5,695 views

    This sermon challenges believers to examine their lives--do they need the full armor of God, or are they staying "in the rear with the gear?"

    Sermon 07 January 2001 Ephesians 6:10-18 Who Needs Armor? Introduction: Bill once had a job as a truck driver. Twice a week, he hauled loads between Cincinnati and Atlanta. He always stopped for lunch at Joe’s Diner, a friendly little truck stop about halfway between the two cities. One day ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Hamby avatar

    Forgive Us Our Debts Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 21, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 19,962 views

    When we forgive it proves that we have been forgiven.

    A Study of the Lord’s Prayer Lesson # 6 “Forgive Us Our Debts” Matthew 6:12, 14-15 “In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. (10) Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • reenie sherriffs avatar

    Our Outrageous God

    Contributed by Reenie Sherriffs on Oct 8, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,399 views

    The story of Hosea is a love story and a picture of the grace of God. But it’s also a bit of a shocker. It was the talk of the town back in Hosea’s day and that’s what God intended. He wanted people to take notice.

    Our Outrageous God Hosea 3 Matt 20 vv 1-16 Have you ever noticed that people get to look like their pets? It is said that a vet can tell a lot about a dog owner he has never met just by observing the dog. What, I wonder, does the world learn about God by watching us his followers here on earth? If ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bruce Smith avatar

    Go Ahead Make My Day

    Contributed by Bruce Smith on Aug 14, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,041 views

    A look at what or rather who should be making our day

    GO AHEAD MAKE MY DAY Who Makes Your Day? Is it your family? Is it your friends? Is it other people? Or is it Jesus? Deut. 30:19 I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Robert Pue avatar

    Why America Is Free

    Contributed by Robert Pue on Sep 5, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,239 views

    Why did God set America aside as the "New World?" Why is America Free?

    I have several things on my mind as I sit down to write this monthÕs column. WeÕre just a week or so into the month of June now. The cold, rainy weather of Spring seems to have finally given way to summer. The kids will have their last day of school before summer break this week, and our family ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible