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  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Discipleship: Created To Be Like Christ Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 14, 2004
    based on 77 ratings
     | 7,577 views

    1. Troubles cause us to trust. 2. Temptations help us to obey. 3. Offenses teach us to forgive.

    (Note: The outline of this sermon, and some of the content have been adapted from Rick Warren’s material on 40 Days of Purpose.) I remember when the makeover shows started. They would give a person a new hairdo, new makeup and a new dress. That was it. But, of course, the American way is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How Can I Be Happy?

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,174 views

    Happiness blockers: 1. A demanding spirit that insists life should be good and easy. 2. A lack of play. 3. Basing your happiness on circumstances rather than trust.

    Singer and diva, Madonna, is one of the wealthiest people in show business and has openly flaunted her self-indulgent lifestyle. A couple of years ago she was asked in an interview if she was happy. Her response was: “I don’t even know anybody who is happy!” Not only was she not happy, but she ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God's Provision Is More Than Bread Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jun 13, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 18,030 views

    God’s Provision of Daily Bread

    SERMON SERIES: SIGNIFICANCE OF THE LORD’S PRAYER FOR DAILY LIVING TODAY’S MESSAGE: GOD’S PROVISION IS MORE THAN BREAD TEXT: MATTHEW 6:12; JOHN 19:28-29 FEBRUARY 26, 2006 DR. KEN SQUIRES, JR. (SQUIRESKD@INTEGRITY.COM) (READY TO POST. PROOF FIRST) “The world is full of so-called prayer warriors ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Very Jewish Messiah

    Contributed by Jeffrey Wildrick on Nov 8, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,093 views

    In a predominantly Gentile church, it’s easy to forget how important Jesus’ jewishness is to his mission as savior and Lord. This message explores his Jewish roots and shows how God’s purposes are fulfilled by our very Jewish messiah. Special emphasis on

    The Jesus I Never Knew: A Very Jewish Messiah Text: Matthew 26:17-30; Romans 11:17-24 November 5, 2006 Jeffrey Hayes Wildrick Today, we’re beginning a new series of messages inspired by the book, The Jesus I Never Knew, by Philip Yancy. Christians usually think they know a lot about Jesus. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Sheldon Boyd avatar

    If God Is So Good Why Do I Feel So Bad? Series

    Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,426 views

    This is part of a series I did on topics my congregation requested. Several of these messages are two parts.

    YOU ASKED FOR IT IF GOD IS SO GOOD, WHY DO I FEEL SO BAD? Sunday April 30, 2006 Scripture Reference: 1 Peter 4:12-19 Intro. A. Today we are beginning a new sermon series called “You Asked For It.” These are sermons on subjects that you have requested. I am very excited about sharing this ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Temptation Is Only A Question - Your Response Is The Answer

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 21, 2014
    based on 78 ratings
     | 35,580 views

    When we meet the allurements of sin do not test God, trust God. Trust God and His word! Let God rather than your feelings lead you. Trust God not your Feelings Temptation is Only a Question, your response is the answer. Updated February 2023.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four (4) Scripture read just before the message. The Scriptures for this day are: Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7; Psalm 32; Romans 5:12-19 and Mathew 4:1-11 Desserts have often been called ... a "seduction" ... or a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Reality Check

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,525 views

    Adherence to the Bible will teach us neither to be overly optimistic nor overly negative about human nature, but will give us both hope and harmony. Thus we must be serious Bible students.

    Twenty-five years ago, Neil Armstrong stepped out of that lunar module and set foot where no person had ever gone before, on the surface of the moon. "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." We were fascinated, and we still are. Nothing like that had ever been done; nothing quite like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowing When To Break The Rules

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,761 views

    Jesus’ encounter with the Syrophoenician woman admits several interpretations, all of which teach us: give what is needed rather than what is wanted; teach others rather than do for them; watch your motives.

    Just when you think you have your life routines down pat, settled and secure, something comes along and upsets the whole pattern. Just when you think you have your life all organized, something comes up to discombobulate it! Just when you think you know the rules by which you govern your life, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mark Of The Beast And The Last Tattoo

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 13, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,693 views

    A description of the coming of the Anti-Christ, False Prophet and the Tribulation period

    The Mark Of The Beast And The Last Tattoo!! Revelation 13:11-18 Introduction: A. The United Nations represents a dream found in the minds of men, of a unified world, B. At this very moment, forces are in motion for a one world government under one ruler-- a one world church under ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Do You Know Where You're Going?

    Contributed by Dennis Munn on Dec 16, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,450 views

    The best of intentions won't get you to heaven...

    Do You Know Where You’re Going? Matthew 7:13-14 13- Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide [is] the gate, and broad [is] the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: 14- Because strait [is] the gate, and narrow [is] the way, which leadeth unto life, and few ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • John Perry avatar

    Moving With God

    Contributed by John Perry on Jan 1, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 37,506 views

    It's an exciting thing to wake up in the morning with the thought on your mind, 'I wonder where God is going to take me today?' That's what life was like for Israel as God was leading them out of Egypt but it's a picture of what God wants life to be like

    Bunbury Sun am 29/08/10 Last service in Mary St building “Moving with God” Intro: *** My daughter Tina & her husband Andrew love camping! Every chance they get they pack up all the camping gear & head off out into the great Australian outdoors. B/c they have been doing it for years ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Dr. Bob Aquino avatar

    Why Life Is So Tough

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Bob Aquino on Apr 6, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,712 views

    Many of us would like a personal ministry, but we don’t know where to begin. This passage suggests that our personal ministry begins as we share with others what God has shared with us.

    INTRO: In May 2008 Christian musician Steven Curtis Chapman's five year old daughter Maria was run over and killed on the family property. Her teen-aged brother did not see her playing in the driveway before she was struck. It was a tragedy of unspeakable sadness. I remember that my first thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    A Call To Real Christian Community Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 16, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,936 views

    Christianity is meant to be lived out in community. We really need each other. This is true for Christians and non-Christians. God has created us both for relationship.

    A. Repeat after me…“We are the church of Christ…We love God…We love God’s Word…We love each other…our mission is to make…and mature disciples of Jesus…to the glory of God.” B. The story is told of a farm boy who accidentally overturned his wagonload of hay on the road. 1. His neighbor came over ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Finding The Way

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 6, 2009
     | 3,229 views

    In accepting Jesus and keeping His commands we find the way to a better life; forgiveness for our sins; reconciliation with God; and the assurance of eternal life.

    Finding The Way 06/26/05 AM Reading: John 14:1-6 INTRODUCTION John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.” Even when we think we have all the information we need to find our way it is still possible to be on the wrong path. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    He's No Angel Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 7, 2008
     | 4,294 views

    1 of 18 expository messages from Hebrews. This lesson is focused on the superiority of Jesus over angels and our need to worship Jesus above all others.

    1/6/08 – He’s No Angel For as long as we can remember there have been stories about gods, demons, and angels. According to scripture spiritual beings were around before the creation of the world. Some have concluded that Jesus is one of these angels. Some have even suggested that Jesus and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ