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  • David Flowers avatar

    God Is Out There! Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,696 views

    If we are to take the words of Jesus seriously, we must understand the way God thinks - or at least understand how differently God thinks from us.

    Following Jesus, part 6 God is Out There! Wildwind Community Church November 6, 2005 Isaiah 55:9 (MSG) 9 "For as the sky soars high above earth, so the way I work surpasses the way you work, and the way I think is beyond the way you think. We have a hard time grasping how God thinks. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Church In A Troubled World

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 11,758 views

    We are in chaotic world. But the promise of the Lord to come again to take us into his heavenly home is worth struggling. The church must not allow any compromise!

    Theme: The Church in A Troubled World Text: John 6: 16-21 Intro. A. For our message this morning, let’s open our Bible in John 6: 16-21. This passage tells us of the disciples’ experience when they rowed the Sea of Galilee without the physical presence of Christ. This incident depicts the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Carry Our Burdens Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 15,643 views

    Jesus promises to bear our burdens, sometimes we needlessly carry them around anyways, but if we let go He will take it from us.

    Promises of Jesus: Carry Our Burdens Introduction: I want to read you a page from the U.S. Government Peace Corps Manual for its volunteers who work in the Amazon Jungle. The page I’m going to read concerns what to do in case you’re attacked by an Anaconda. The Anaconda is the largest snake in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Part 4 - What Gifts Has He Given? Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Feb 7, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,706 views

    Part 4 of our Week of Renewal series takes a look at the gifts given to us by the Holy Spirit so that we can fulfill the First Will of God.

    4th Annual Week of Renewal 2007 “Being Doers of His Word” January 22: What Gifts has He Given? Pastor Bruce Shields Guest Speaker: WELCOME Format † Open with Prayer † Sermon † Guest Speaker † Prayer / Response Time WHAT GIFTS HAS HE GIVEN? Friday – Are you in a relationship with ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Understanding Seasons Series

    Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 42,048 views

    God takes us through seasons as part of our life- journey. This sermon helps us understand why God allows seasons in our lives.

    UNDERSTANDING SEASONS IN LIFE By : Ng Wah Lok Text : Ecc 3:1-11 Acts 7:55-60, 14:19-20, Seasons apply to every aspect of life. 3:1 To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven: 2 A time to be born, And a time to die; A time to plant, And a time to pluck what is ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Management Training Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,945 views

    One of the transformations that takes place in the life of a Christian is our perspective on material possessions. The scripture teaches that things are gifts from God--to be managed and shared.

    Luke 16:1-13 “Management Training” INTRODUCTION Heroes and antiheroes are a part of life. Parents might encourage their children to be like Oprah Winfrey, Colin Powell, Bill Gates, or Mother Teresa. At the same time, few parents would point to O.J. Simpson as a good role model, or Kenneth Ley ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Running On Empty

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 26, 2007
    based on 137 ratings
     | 36,594 views

    Take a moment with this widow and learn SOMETHING about NOTHING...it will mean EVERYTHING to you! Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    Running on Empty II Kings 4 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/RunningOnEmpty.html Do you clean your plate? At a restaurant, do you feel compelled to suck down your soda before you leave and get the last bit you paid for? Do you scrape out that one ravioli stuck in the can? How about cereal or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Faith Of A Soldier Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Nov 9, 2007
    based on 52 ratings
     | 62,222 views

    Veterans are very special people. It takes great faith to be a soldier. The Roman Centurion demonstrated what great faith is and what a difference great faith makes.

    THE FAITH OF A SOLDIER Veterans Day November 11, 2007 Pastor Charlie Wallis Rosamond, CA Text: Matthew 8:5-13 Today, our nation honors men and women who have served our country. Even today, veterans are coming home from war with scars, injuries, and some of them are having a very hard time. Did ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Servant Leaders - Evangelists

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,450 views

    What it takes to build an Evangelistic church. This is part of cooperative mini-series on servant leaders. All of the messages were based on Eph 4:11-16

    Name one Miss America winner Name three Academy Award winners Name the five wealthiest people in the world Name five Heisman Trophy Winners Name five winners of the Nobel Prize Name five World Series winners As you reflect on these questions you quickly realize that very few people would know the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Separation Principle Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 59 ratings
     | 28,628 views

    Not every path will take you where you need to go. But how do you know what the "right" path is when there are so many choices?

    OPEN: In the classic children’s book “Alice in Wonderland,” Alice comes to a junction in the road that leads off in different directions and seeing the Cheshire Cat she asks him for advice: “Would you tell me please, which way I ought to go from here?” “That depends a good deal on where you want ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Grace Or...

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 10, 2008
     | 2,345 views

    Is life simply a matter of taking what comes and learning to live with it? Although there is some of that in the human experience; God has not left us without options.

    Dakota Community Church February 03, 2008 Grace Or… There are many things over which we have no control what-so-ever in this life. Most things in fact I would say. We have no control over when, where, or to whom we are born. We have no control over the other people in our lives, though many of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Making Your Mother Happy

    Contributed by Ronnie Morris on May 11, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,478 views

    The old saying, ’If mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy’takes on new meaning as Ruth makes Naomi happy again.

    Making Our Mother Happy Text: Ruth 1:14 Introduction: If momma ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy! 1. Respect the Woman called Mother Naomi, her husband and two sons fled the famine of Israel and moved to Moab. While there Naomi’s sons married Moabite girls. Tragedy struck when the husband and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Guilt And Grace Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Aug 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,744 views

    We all experience guilt. If left unchecked, guilt can cripple our lives. So what steps can we take to deal with guilt.

    Introduction: I. Our base text for this morning is found in James, chapter 2, verse 10 - A. In the New American Standard it reads like this - For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles in one point, he has become guilty of all B. In the New International Version is reads like this - For ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Gideon - Zero To Hero Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 14, 2008
    based on 120 ratings
     | 160,730 views

    Takes a look at how God wants to use ordinary people and do extraordinary things and encourages people to follow after God to be used in great ways

    From Ordinary to Extraordinary Series Introduction Slide Do you ever think that God is unable to use you? Maybe you feel that you aren’t very gifted or talented. Maybe you feel just like an ordinary person. Or maybe you feel less than ordinary and you will never be able to be used in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Does It Mean To Follow Jesus

    Contributed by Scott Berry on Aug 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,535 views

    Following Christ is more than just warm fuzzys in worship it’s about taking up your cross and being obedient to him as Lord

    What does it mean to follow Jesus. How do you define what it means to be a Christian? What is possibly the most common definition of what it means to be Christian? ‘I have a relationship with Jesus’ What does that even mean – I get it, he listens to you and you listen to him He makes you feel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist