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  • James Tetley avatar

    Praying In The Spirit

    Contributed by James Tetley on Jul 3, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,311 views

    Praying in the Spirit is about trusting and relying and speaking to the Spirit in all the situations and people you face

    Praying in the Spirit I had the good fortune of watching the Narnia film , and one of my favourite moments is when the children are all playing hide and seek and you see them running around the house, and Lucy enters through the wardrobe. You see her pushing aside all those fur coats and enters ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can We Really Trust The Bible? Series

    Contributed by Keith Miller on Jul 6, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,330 views

    This sermon addresses the historicity, dependability, and reliability of the Bible. This sermon also addresses the legitimacy of Dan Brown’s claim that Constantine helped deify Jesus.

    Can We Really Trust What the Bible Says About Jesus? 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Introduction I would like to read you a quote from Dan Brown’s book, The Da Vinci Code, about the Bible and then take the rest of our time to tell you the story of the Bible we read today. “The Bible did not arrive by fax from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prophesied Kingdom 1 - Divided We Fall Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007
     | 4,795 views

    God’s people Israel failed to keep God’s covenant, to obey him. As a result they were sent into exile for a short time to bring them to repentance, and then God brought them back again because he wasn’t finished with them yet.

    How many of you are old enough to remember the music of the 50s and 60s. Do you remember how popular music changed from Doris Day and Perry Como to Elvis, Col Joye, the Beatles and the Rolling Stones? But at the same time did you notice that although the music changed, the themes were fairly ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Give God The Honour He Deserves Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,064 views

    Malachi reminds us who it is we worship. We need to approach him with reverence and awe.

    Some people have asked me why I chose Malachi as our next series. Well, there was no special reason, but one thing I’ve discovered as I’ve begun preparing this series is that it’s a great book to be studying right after looking at the letters to the seven Churches in Rev 1-3. Why? Because what I’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Paul Wallace avatar

    Why Are There So Many Hypocrites In The Church?

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Oct 25, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 18,344 views

    How do we answer those who use hypocrites as an excuse for not attending Church?

    Why are there so Many Hypocrites in the Church? Galatians 2: 11-16 11 When Peter came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he was clearly in the wrong. 12 Before certain men came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles. But when they arrived, he began to draw back and separate ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    If I'm So Blessed, Why Am I So Miserable?

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Oct 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,952 views

    God’s blessings are hindered by insensitivity, unbelief, and disobedience.

    Introduction Hebrews 3:7-19; Ephesians 1:3 Illustration: Jackpot! A young intern came into our hospital ward one evening, shaking his head. "There’s an old man out there by the vending machines," he said, "and he’s putting dollar bills into the money changer. Every time he gets his quarters, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Playing For Whose Applause Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,271 views

    Whose applause do you seek? Don’t tell me you don’t need any! You would only be kidding yourself.

    Playing for Whose Applause? Text- Matthew 6: 1-8, 16-18 Everybody loves applause! Recognition is a good thing. Last Sunday, you encouraged Pastor Steve and me tremendously by expressing your appreciation for our work in ministry. I guess I am hopelessly sentimental, but as I read your comments at ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    The Practice Of Reading & Reflecting On The Bible Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Nov 15, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,426 views

    Readiing and reflecting on Scripture helps us grow closer to Christ and conforms us more into his image.

    We are currently in a series looking at our need to grow spiritually. Growing spiritually means we receive God’s grace to know him better (in other words it’s relational) and we mature to be more like him (we reflect Jesus’ character and actions, doing what he would do). God loves us the way we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Rejecting The Cornerstone

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Apr 1, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,771 views

    The cornerstone in biblical times was the first and most important stone laid in the foundation or the top and key supporting stone in an arch. In either case, it was the most important part of the structure.

    Additional texts: Isaiah 43:16-21; Psalm 126; Philippians 3:8-14 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) The Pharisees were often confused ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Jim Drake avatar

    This Child Is King Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 76 ratings
     | 33,112 views

    God’s marvelous eternal plan of salvation can be clearly seen in the fact that Jesus is King.

    1. God’s plan for a ruler through promise (1) 2. God’s plan for a ruler through people (2-16) 3. God’s plan for a ruler through providence (17) This morning we’re starting a three-part series called, “Who Is This Child?” In today’s world, it’s hard enough to see Jesus at Christmas time through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Older Brother

    Contributed by Robert Hoos on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,800 views

    This sermon is all about welcoming lost people home with joy and gladness. The trick to it is to wear an old pair of jeans and a t-shirt underneath your suit, and as you read the parable of the Lost Son, strip off articles slowly without even acknowledgin

    The Older Son Luke 15:1-32 Welcoming the lost as found with great joy Chapel Service of Plainfield Christian Church Rob Hoos Introduction: Good evening, how are all of you doing tonight? Good, good. Tonight, I have come to set right a common misconception that exists among the church at large. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Abandoned By God Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 20, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,716 views

    This sermon shows God’s divine justice, which is delivered upon unrepentant sinners.

    Scripture Let’s read Romans 1:24-32: 24 Therefore God gave them over in the sinful desires of their hearts to sexual impurity for the degrading of their bodies with one another. 25 They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served created things rather than the Creator--who is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Making Love Last In The Home Series

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,358 views

    I John 3:18-24 gives clear teachings and guidelines on how to make love last in the home and family.

    “Making Love Last in the Home” I John 3:18-24 During the month of May we are focusing on the home and family. From Biblical and secular history the slogan that says “As the Family goes so goes the Nation” is more than a slogan it is a fundamental truth. Nations rise or fall according to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Abiding In The Vine I Series

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on May 7, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,063 views

    Sermon on John 15 part 6

    ABIDING IN THE VINE I Series on John 15 pt. 6 John 15:4 1/21/07 That hymn we just sang “Abide in Me” has a story behind it. It was written by a pastor by the name of Henry Francis Lyte. Orphaned at age nine, Henry was of ill health for most of his life. He was told by his doctor that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    God Is A Weight Watcher

    Contributed by David Diyanni on May 7, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,399 views

    God is watching our weight. Now that is a bit scary! I always knew God was watching me and knew my every thought and heard my every word, but watching my weight? The Bible says that God does watch our weight and He sees that many people weigh too much or

    God Is A Weight Watcher Dan 5:27 & Heb 12:1, I Sam 2:3, I Samuel 16:7, I Samuel 15:22 Job 3:16, Luke 18:10, Ps 62:9 Introduction 1. We have officially started our health and fitness ministry at Vineyard Community Church. We have started the following ministries: men’s boot camp, women’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard