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  • Austin Mansfield avatar

    Prophets And Losses

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Sep 18, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,930 views

    False prophets are not just an Old Testament problem. We have them in full force today, in all denominations, telling us that God is “doing a new thing,” misinterpreting Isaiah 43:19 to justify sin.

    Other Scriptures used: Jeremiah 23:23-29 Psalm 82 Hebrews 12:1-14 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) False prophets are not just an ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Popularity

    Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Sep 19, 2007
     | 1,069 views

    Our world is obsessed with outer beauty and poplarity, but the Bible has something to say about stucturing our lives to be about "the crowd"

    SE090907 3QUELS 1 Shrek - Popularity TITLE SLIDE If you went to our Visioncast retreat 2 weeks ago, you remember our speaker Tim Bergmann, buddy of mine from college. Well, last month he tells me about a bunch of pictures of himself with these really cool cars. Their church did a fund raiser ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Michael Mccosker on Sep 20, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,593 views

    Psalm 32 speaks of the Blessedness of Forgiveness

    This morning we will be looking at Psalm 32. Psalm 32, a psalm of David was originally written as a song in which many believe was to be sung on the Day of Atonement, (the day in which all Israel would gather for the sacrifice of sin). As David pens this psalm, he is instructing the readers of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What's My Motivation

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Sep 26, 2007
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     | 2,940 views

    This message followed up one on the Biblical Bridal Paradigm, and reflected on the motivation of living and participating in ministry out of love.

    (Opened with a homemade "YouTube" video to the Toby Mac hit, "Made to Love") Last week we explored our love relationship with God. This idea of a “holy romance” through such long standing hymns of the faith as “And Can It Be” and “My Saviour’s Love” and “My Jesus I Love Thee.” This week, it is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Camel Squeezed Out From Tail To Snout

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Oct 10, 2007
     | 3,014 views

    Jesus call to discipleship is a call of sacrifice. Anything that stands in the way of answering that call must be deserted. This truth is shown through the encounter of Jesus with the rich young ruler.

    Little did I know when I planned this sermon, that we would have a live camel at VBS this year. At any rate, I want to tell you a story. It is the story of the ill-fated Franklin expedition to the Arctic in 1845. That odyssey was a turning point in Arctic exploration because of its well-publicized ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    24:5 Salt And Light Are? Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 15, 2007
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     | 4,353 views

    When Jesus spoke of salt and light it wasn’t a mystery to those he was teaching, so what’s in it for us?

    They are the type of thing that you don’t miss until you need them and don’t have them. But boy when you want them and they aren’t there you sure miss them then. When Jesus was looking for a metaphor to describe his followers he reached out to and latched on to an unlikely pair. Well perhaps ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Avoiding The Mistake Of Alcohol And Drugs Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 20,770 views

    Substance abuse is dangerous and detrimental. In this lesson we learn from the mistakes of biblical characters.

    Introduction: A. During the days of prohibition, an evangelist was preaching against the evils of alcohol. 1. He demonstrated the destructive force of the demon drink by dropping a worm into a bottle of whiskey. 2. By the time the worm hit the bottom of the bottle, the worm was dead. 3. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What About Suffering? Series

    Contributed by Cameron Smith on Aug 4, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,807 views

    Part 2 in a series about responding to tough questions. Part 1 examined other religions. This sermon responds to the question, How could God allow Suffering?

    What about Suffering? In 2005 some friends of mine were pregnant with their first child. They happened to be studying at college at the time, with the intention of going into Asia to preach the gospel after they had given birth. About 6 months into their pregnancy they found out that there were ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Being An Example In...

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Aug 6, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 34,135 views

    This sermon explores the five areas that the Apostle Paul encouraged Timothy to set a good example for others to follow.

    Title: Being a good Example Text: 1 Timothy 4:12-16 Date: 8/5/2007 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: Tomorrow is the first day of School in Simpson, County, and I know everyone is excited about that. But those of you who are parents know some children need a little extra ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is The Church? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 11, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,202 views

    This sermon is the first in a short series of messages on the church, and it examines what the church of Jesus Christ is.

    Scripture For the next four weeks or so I would like to interrupt my series in Paul’s letter to the Romans and preach a short series of sermons on the church. I am doing so for the following reason. Over the course of this past year the Session of the Tampa Bay Presbyterian church has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Why Didn't God Pull The Weeds? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 12, 2007
    based on 66 ratings
     | 21,837 views

    This 2nd parable of Christ’s tells of an enemy that sowed "weeds" in the field of the Son of Man. But in the parable Christ instructs his laborers (the angels) not to yank out the weeds? How come?

    OPEN: I’m told there are only two vegetables that are “perennial” - they don’t have to be replanted to produce on their own- several growing seasons. All other vegetables must be replanted every year. Quiz: What are the only two vegetables that don’t have to be replanted? (Rhubarb/ ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Raises The Widow's Son Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on May 6, 2004
    based on 67 ratings
     | 26,858 views

    Eleventh in a series on "The Miracles of Jesus."

    The Miracles of Jesus Miracle # 11 “Jesus Raises the Widow’s Son” Luke 7:11-17 “Joseph Bayly knew what the loss of a child was like. In fact, he and his wife Mary Lou lost three sons – one at eighteen days, after surgery; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Proverbial Wisdom

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 15, 2004
    based on 76 ratings
     | 3,545 views

    Proverbial wisdom. 1- Discipline 2- Gullibility

    INTRO.- Some more quips and quotes, which give us some insights into life and perhaps some wisdom for daily living. - How to handle a bad temper. Be like a kettle – sing when you boil. Temper is something that most of us have (even a little or a lot) and we have to learn to deal with it. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Pain At The Threshold Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 24, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,767 views

    Interactive sermon on the anxieties involved in sharing our faith and on the power of being prepared, both intellectually and emotionally.

    Always be ready to make your defense to anyone who demands from you an accounting for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and reverence. Closed doors intimidate me. If your door is closed, I want to leave it alone. I don’t like to knock and ask for admission. I want somebody to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Getting Real With Your Friends Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 2, 2007
     | 2,879 views

    Jesus understands us as we are, but loves us into what we may become. With Peter, he loved the Type A person; with James, the passive-aggressive; with John, the immature -- all into effectiveness. Montgomery Hills Baptist Church

    History is full of stories of betrayal. Those who look like friends sometimes turn on you. Some of us have friends who would sell us for even less than Judas’ thirty pieces of silver if they could! Personally, I wish I could get at least ten cents on the dollar for everything I have loaned to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist