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  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Matthew 5 - Part 2 - What Do You Mean Bankruptsy Is Ok? Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 20, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,840 views

    Who are the "poor in spirit"? Are they rich people with a poverty mentality? Are they poor people who are discouraged? Are they people who don’t have the strength of mind to make it in the world and Jesus wants to take them out?

    Matthew 5 - Part 2 - So all of a sudden Bankruptsy is OK? When we lived in the Ukraine for a month, we witnessed incredible poverty. The beautifully ornate Churches over there have domes which are actually covered in gold leaf, but under them are the beggars. Such a contrast. I noticed at one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Starting Over With God

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 13, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,744 views

    God, though He is a god of wrath, also gives Himself permission to start over with us; we ought to take a cue from that and give ourselves permission to start over in our relationship with Him.

    Did you ever start something and then find that it was going so badly, it was such a mess, you just wished you could just start all over again? You started down some path, you knew it was a mistake, but you got so invested in it you felt you had to see it through, even though it was getting worse ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    Examine Yourselves Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,722 views

    There are all kinds of reasons for giving or taking tests. The main reason is to make an assessment on what is or isn’t known. The Bible is not excluded from the practice of examinations. They go beyond the physical, psychological, or emotional, to the sp

    Examine Yourselves 12/19/04 AM Text: 2 Corinthians 13:5 INTRODUCTION This past Friday was remarkable for many people in that marked the beginning of the traditional Holiday period. For many students, including myself, it was remarkable because it meant the end of taking Final exams. I’m not real ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Timm Meyer avatar

    Always Thank God For The Gospel's Growing Season

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,755 views

    Pentecost 8(C) - Believers always thank God for the Gospel’s growing season. God’s gospel takes root in our hearts. God’s gospel bears fruit in our lives.

    ALWAYS THANK GOD FOR THE GOSPEL’S GROWING SEASON (Outline) July 26, 2009 -- PENTECOST 8 -- Colossians 1:1-14 INTRO: Scripture often uses extreme adjectives. The Lord requests believers to live the Christian life “always”, “continually”, “without ceasing”. These are only a few of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Carl Allen avatar

    God's Last Name Is Not D*** Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 14, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,827 views

    The 3rd commandment is one that requires us all to take a look at just how we use your tongue in daily living. And ask yourselves the questions, how are we using our tongue?

    God’s Last Name is not D*** Exodus 20:7 Introduction In the Taurus Mountains of southern Turkey, lives a certain variety of crane. These birds tend to make a lot of noise, especially while flying. And, all that noise gets the attention of eagles, which swoop down and seize them for a meal. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Encounter With The Enthroned Almighty

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,797 views

    When Isaiah received a fresh glimpse of God, it changed his whole outlook on life, as well as himself. This message challenges Christians and churches alike to take a fresh look at God in all His holiness.

    AN ENCOUNTER WITH THE ENTHRONED ALMIGHTY Text: Isa.6: 1 Intro: For many years now, Isaiah chapter six has been one of my favorite passages of scripture. It seems that though I have read it perhaps hundreds of times over the last twenty years or so, there still seems to be something new that can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Heidebrecht avatar

    Called To Be Free Series

    Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Aug 6, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,293 views

    Sermon #18 in Galatians series. What does it mean to be free in Christ. Spiritual maturity is measured not in how many freedoms you take, but in how many you limit or give up for the sake of others.

    08/05/2007 “Called to be Free” (Gal 5:13-15) INTRO What is freedom, really? Freedom is power. The idea of freedom includes the power to choose, to make your own decisions. We know a bit about freedom in this country. Say what you will about America, but it is still the freest country in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Commitment

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,380 views

    Christians make commitments to God inorger to receive the opromises of God. However., while God keeps his side often take our part for granted and faile to listen to God as to our part of the bargan.

    Commitment Means Doing Something James 1:19-1:25 This morning we are looking at another word. Commitment We all make them. We buy things and are committed to paying the bill. We pay taxes every time we turn around. Most of us have made commitments to other people in situations like ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Forgiveness Shapes Our Actions Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 28, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,184 views

    We will always be hurt at some stage and need to forgive. In order for this to happen RECOGNITION and RESTORATION needs to take place. The ultimate goal is to welcome all those who are in God’s family in the same way.

    You Can Listen To The Full Message Here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/a-call-to-forgiveness/ Message Philemon 8-25 “Forgiveness directs our actions” Read Philemon 8-25 Just after I finished school I worked for my Dad for a while. I was doing house inspections for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    Mission, Faith In Action. Come On Reach Out! Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 16, 2011
     | 4,046 views

    Take significant steps to eradicate poverty and injustice. This is done when people come into a relationship with The Living Saviour and when they are impacted for life change by the Holy Spirit. This is for The Whole Body of Christ not just one denomina

    Last week here at Sydenham the Salvation Army launched it’s document with the cunning title of ‘Stalled’ which for the Salvation Army is it’s annual ‘State of the Nation Report.’ This is produced by our Social Policy and Parliamentary Unit. The report looks into things such as our children, crime ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • John Doe avatar

    God Doesn't Have A Drive-Thru Window.

    Contributed by John Doe on Dec 29, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,203 views

    God is not a fast food resteraunt with a drive-thru. We don't get our salvation OUR way, but rather, we take it God's way, or we just DON'T get it.

    Launching Text: Jeremiah 18:1-6 We often take for granted the convenience of a drive-thru at McDonalds, right up until, for whatever reason, we have to park the car and go inside the store to get our low-quality burgers and fries. At this point we begin to complain. Giving up control is difficult ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    3 Ps And A Tree

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 1, 2012
    based on 22 ratings
     | 21,095 views

    The first sermon I ever preached...I repreached an updated version here right after returning from sabbatical. We are planted with a purpose, it takes power to fulfill it, and that flows thru purity.

    3 P’s and a Tree Psalm 1 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/120722am.mp3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html This is the first message I ever preached years ago...and now it is my first to preach since sabbatical. It is very basic, and God had to hit me over the head to get me back to the basics. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Renewed, Refreshed, And Revived

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 7, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 41,538 views

    This sermon looks at what it is going to take to become renewed, refreshed, and revived in our soul and spirit. We look at our need to find rest in Jesus, be renewed in our minds, and find godly fellowship

    Renewed, Refreshed, and Revived A customer wrote a letter of complaint to a company he had bought a knife from. He said that as he used his new knife it had gotten dull, and he had expected that it would last a long time. The company responded, “It will. Sharpen it and try it again.” No matter ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Holy, Whole, And Free! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 13, 2018
     | 6,929 views

    If you want to take care of the sin problem in your life, don’t depend on religion. Instead, enter into a real relationship with Jesus Christ, and let Him make you holy, whole, and free.

    Pastor and author John Ortberg talks about a time early in his marriage when he and his wife sold their Volkswagen Beetle to buy their first really nice piece of furniture. It was a sofa. It was a pink sofa, but for that kind of money, Ortberg says, “It was called a mauve sofa.” The man at the sofa ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Jars Of Clay

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 10, 2018
     | 9,263 views

    The Lord must be the potter and we must be the clay. God loves yard sales because He finds great joy in taking something someone has tossed and making it something of great value to Him.

    Jars of Clay 2 Corinthians 4:6-4:18 Introduction- Good morning …Happy Fathers Day to all the Fathers. If Staff has not told you yet, we have a gift for all the men here and you can get it on your way out of the sanctuary. Today, usually the conversation centers around Fathers, the difficulty ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene