Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

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    Removing Guilt & Shame Series

    Contributed by Roger Spackman on Aug 6, 2007
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    The Bible clearly teaches that God does NOT hate divorce, and the divorced ARE allowed to remarry! This Bible teaching has the power to set you free from prejudice and discrimination.

    Note: Full PPT Slides and color booklet are free to download from www.TeAtatuBaptist.com Slide # 1 Into The Blender! 8 weeks of practical, down to earth tools and resources for families, step-families, divorce and remarriage! Week Three Removing Guilt and Shame and Discrimination too ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Extreme Makeover: Church Edition

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008
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    Holy Spirit do an Extreme Makeover in each of us removing the stuff that keeps Jesus from shining clearly through us!

    Cornerstone Church April 15, 2007 EXTREME MAKEOVER: CHURCH EDITION Acts 2:42-47 “One day a man was on his way to spend the day with a good friend who lived on a farm. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Becoming A Community Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on Jun 11, 2008
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    The barriers to becoming a community...

    Becoming a Community: Barriers This morning we’re going to wrap up our look at becoming a community. We’ve been looking at the early church found in the book of Acts as a model for the kind of community that God would have us to become here in this place. READ Acts 2:42-47 Before we move on, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Path We Follow

    Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 27, 2002
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    It doesn’t matter where or whatever means God uses to give us His vision for our lives, only that we do what we can with what He equips us for.

    Sermon Title: The Path We Follow Sermon Text: 1 Peter 1:10-13 Bethel Christian Church - Eddyville Date: October 15, 2000 Scripture Introduction: I am excited as we continue on in this first epistle of Peter. In the previous section we saw how even as long-time residents we can suddenly find ...read more

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  • Don Hawks avatar

    I Can Show My Love For God And Others With My Prayers Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Dec 7, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
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    1st in Stewardship Series 2004

    SLIDE 1 Welcome, attendance pad Luke 11 (NLT) 5Then, teaching them more about prayer, he used this illustration: "Suppose you went to a friend’s house at midnight, wanting to borrow three loaves of bread. You would say to him, 6`A friend of mine has just arrived for a visit, and I have nothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Comeback Kid

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 9, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
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    An Easter sermon that looks at some of the great sports comebacks and then talks about the greatest comback of all... the Resurrection.

    The Comeback Kid John 20:1-18 John Elway, former quarterback for the Denver Broncos was known as the “comeback kid” because of the many times he brought his team from seemingly insurmountable odds to victory. The 49ers trailed 38-14 with 4 minutes left in the third quarter, but they scored 25 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Uncertainty Of War Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Feb 15, 2003
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    Is our nation withing God’s will as we prepare for war and what is the church’s responsibility?

    Uncertainty of War and the Protection of God As we enter this time of uncertainty and war seems eminent, I question our position as a nation in God’s divine plan. Just over a decade ago we prepared for war in the Middle East. I was in the military at that time and was sent away from my family to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keep Your Promises Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 2, 2005
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    Christ-followers need to be people of integrity who faithfully do what they say they will do.

    (based on Southeast Christian Church’s series “Living a Life of Integrity”) SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 5:33-37 TITLE: “KEEP YOUR PROMISES” INTRODUCTION: A. A wealthy businessman lay on his deathbed. His preacher came to visit and talked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What The Church Should Be

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 13, 2002
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    The apostle Paul describes what the church should be in the book of I Thessalonians.

    WHAT THE CHURCH SHOULD BE INTRO.- ILL.- The sermon was longer than usual on this particular Sunday morning. Little Johnny was getting more restless by the minute. Finally, in what was supposed to be a whisper, Johnny blurted out, "IF WE GIVE HIM THE MONEY NOW WILL HE LET US LEAVE!" ILL.- That’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Made For A Mission Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Aug 26, 2005
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    As humans we have a purpose and through Christ we have a mission.

    Thanks to all of you who have hosted or participated in 40 Days of Purpose groups this fall. The final small group session of 40 Days is this coming week. We’re hoping and praying that all of the people who have been in a group during these 40 Days (about 1300) will stay in a small group. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You See Him As He Is? Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 4, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
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    God is worthy to be praised.

    DO YOU SEE HIM AS HE IS? Psalm 96:1-6 S: Worship C: God as He is Th: God – Most Worthy of Praise Pr: GOD IS WORTHY OF OUR PRAISE. ?: How? How do we do it? KW: Declarations TS: We will find in Psalm 96:1-6 three declarations that are worth following in order to praise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    The Grief Gauge Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 15, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 21,191 views

    5th in 5 part series on overcoming the obstacles and difficulties of life using five different Psalms. We used a "journey" or "road" metaphor in terms of the bumps of success, fear, guilt, the religious rut and grief, etc.

    THE GRIEF GAUGE Navigating the Bumps of Life - Week 6 PSALM 116:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Paul Harvey tells the true story of a lady who went to a newspaper to report the death of her husband. She took a glowing four page report to the obituary counter. Upon seeing it, the news clerk said, "Ma’am, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Brian Bolton avatar

    Desperate Marriages Series

    Contributed by Brian Bolton on Nov 14, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,003 views

    This is message 1 in a series of five about the family. A unique approach was used to present marriage in this message. Check it out.

    Desperate Marriages CenterPointe Christian Church 11/13/05 Special Note: This message was built completely around a wedding. We perfomed a mock wedding while pausing to preach at specific moments. This is the whole service. We decorated, had a young couple get married, dressed and all. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Philippians Part 1 "“Thanks For Your Friendship And Support!” Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,774 views

    I greatly rejoice in our friendship and I thank you for your faithful support for me in this my time of need. But I am rejoicing because I know I am following the will of God for my life.

    Philippians Chapter 1 (part 1) – “Thanks for your friendship and support!” On the lighter side of life: Everyone knows that religion isn’t supposed to make us laugh--precisely why everyone has their favorite religious jokes. Here are some classic Christian singles pick-up lines: 1) Nice ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dumb Crooks

    Contributed by James May on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
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    The devil will make a bunch of "dumb crooks" out of us all if we aren’t careful of his lies and deceitful ways.

    DUMB CROOKS Revised by Pastor Jim May (This sermon was adapted and quoted in part from a sermon I read on the internet. I have modified it greatly as well. I cannot give credit to the original source because I have been unable to find it again. If anyone knows the original writer, please ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible