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  • Larry Wolfe avatar

    The Martyrs Of The End Times

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 9, 2009
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    A look at the martyrs in the book of Daniel and the Revelation

    The Martyrs Throughout the history of the faithful, martyrdom was prevalent as “Foxes Book of Martyrs” accurately chronicles, for the Church of Jesus Christ has experienced an almost countless number of saints being put to death for their unwavering faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    I Choose

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 13, 2009
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    Total surrender to God’s will is required for us to experience the healing touch of Christ and be made spiritually whole.

    I Choose / Mark 1: 40 - 45 Intro: When I was in grade school, there was a dreaded disease that pervaded the community. There was no vaccine, no antidote and no known cure. The only way to insure that you would remain disease free was to keep those affected by the disease quarantined. --- ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Into The Wild With Jesus

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 1, 2009
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    A spiritual wilderness may be a place we fight Satan and face-off with our inner demons.

    Title: Into the Wild (with Jesus) Text: Mark 1:9-15 Thesis: A spiritual wilderness may be a place we fight with Satan and face-off with our inner demons. Introduction You may be wondering why this particular story is pertinent to us today. The story is pertinent because it does at least two ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hang In There Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 3, 2009
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    Patiently endure the trials of life.

    HANG IN THERE Revelation 3.7-13 S: Perseverance C: Mission Th: God Speaks to the Church Pr: Patiently endure the trials of life. CV: We will passionately pursue full devotion to Jesus Christ. I. THE CORRESPONDENT II. THE CHURCH III. THE COMMENDATION IV. THE COMMAND V. THE COUNSEL PA: How is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fair Weather Christians Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Mar 25, 2009
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    Like fair weather friends, fair weather Christians only serve God when the going is easy.

    Fair Weather Christians Job 2 (Series: Serving God in Difficult Times) Has anyone heard the phrase “Fair Weather Friend”? Can you tell me what it means? OK lets apply it to Christians walk with the Lord. What do you think a fair weather Christian would be? Lets examine the second chapter in ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    We Can!

    Contributed by Monty Newton on May 15, 2010
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    We can overcome lifes trials and be powerful witnesses of the grace of God to others.

    Title: We can! Text: Acts 16:22-34 Thesis: We can overcome life’s trials and be powerful witnesses of the grace of God to others. Introduction In Shawshank Redemption, Andy Dufresne is wrongfully convicted of a crime and sent to prison. He is a model prisoner and was recruited by the Warden to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Do We Restore Those Who Stumble? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 4, 2010
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    God models the grace we are to give to one another in his restoration of Peter.

    Scripture Introduction The church has men in her pulpits who like to hear themselves talk and members who do good works to be applauded. People give money to purchase God’s favor and friendship. Some make a show of religion because they hope friends will notice. Some announce their beliefs quite ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Exodus 16 - I Don’t Recall Grumbling Being A Fruit Of The Holy Spirit! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 27, 2009
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     | 9,169 views

    I like Moses response to people who grumble. "Your grumblings are not against us but against the Lord." That’s calling it like it is! Grumble for be grateful but grumbling is not one of the fruit of the Holy Spirit!

    Exodus 16 - New and Fresh Every Morning! I don’t think I have ever been tested in my trust concerning food. I have always had enough. I have never been without. Julie was away recently in Sydney for a brief time and the food ran out, but all I had to do was to go to the shop and buy some more. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faithful Wounds

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 11, 2010
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    God is working through everything that happens in the lives of those who love Him to help us become more like Jesus.

    Faithful Wounds Proverbs 27:6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend…. [NIV: Wounds from a friend can be trusted….] Romans 8:28-29 28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. 29 For those God foreknew he ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Love Myths Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jan 12, 2010
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     | 5,745 views

    God's definition of love is also counter-cultural.

    Love Myths: How then should we love? January 10th, 2010 Intro: Let’s begin by working together on some verbal pictures of love. I’m inviting you to describe the image or images that pop into your head that picture what you think of when you hear the word “love” – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Easter 2011, Part 3

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 17, 2011
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     | 3,175 views

    What is the price of a human being? Do we fully comprehend the cost that Jesus paid when suffering for our sins? We must; else His death is empty and without meaning.

    Easter, Part 3 Matthew 27:22-31 Introduction - This morning we continue our 5 week mini-series on the Easter season - Over the past two weeks we’ve discussed the triumphant entry -- Understanding the response of a crowd who needed a Savior - And we’ve also covered the Lord’s Supper, final team ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Trust Me

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on May 4, 2011
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     | 8,101 views

    God’s answer to all of life’s challenges is the same: Trust Me - an exposition of Isaiah 40

    Trust Me TCF Sermon May 1, 2011 Sometimes, reading the newspaper can be entertaining. How about these headlines? • 4-H Girls Win Prizes for Fat Calves • After Detour to California Shuttle Returns to Earth • Astronaut Takes Blame for Gas in Spacecraft • Hospitals are Sued by 7 Foot Doctors ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Blessing Of Brokenness Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 7, 2011
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     | 32,993 views

    If we want to be truly blessed and be a blessing to others, we must let God break us of our self-sufficiency and our sin.

    Recently, I came across an interesting set of statistics on sanity. According to the study, one out of every four Americans is suffering from some sort of mental illness. Now, think of your three best friends. If they’re okay, then it’s probably you. (Rita Mae Brown, Church Champions Update, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    From Triumphant To Tragedy Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Apr 5, 2009
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     | 3,736 views

    Based on the poem, Footprints in the Sand by Mary Stevenson, this series follows the footprints of Jesus from the Upper Room to His Resurrection.

    Scripture References (Jn 19:16-30, Mtt 27:27-54, Mk 15:16-39, Lk 23:33-48) Series Introduction Continue our Easter series called Footprints. We are following- footprints of Jesus as He journeyed to Jerusalem and the cross. He left footprints in the sands of time- footprints that- tell us- what ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Walking On Dry Land

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 9, 2009
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     | 9,273 views

    What are we to do in the storms of life? Sometimes God doesn’t bring us out... He brings us THROUGH!

    Walking On Dry Ground Exodus 14:10-18 There is no such thing as a life that is filled with rainbows and never has a cloud or even a storm. As a matter of fact… you have to endure a few clouds and storms to have a rainbow. This morning I want to talk to you about the rainbows and clouds and I want ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist