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  • Paul Dietz avatar

    Which Is Stronger; Our Enduring Faith Or Today’s Temptations?

    Contributed by Paul Dietz on Jul 19, 2011
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    Taking a look at our fatih in this current world and its temptations, particularly two: Social Acceptance and Personal Prestige. What is our choice; to follow the Christ or the world?

    Which is Stronger; Our Enduring Faith or Today’s Temptations? Exodus 32:1-19; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13, 23 This past Tuesday morning I had finally settled down into my easy chair to read the daily news paper. As always, I turned to the editorial section of which is one of favorites, besides ...read more

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    The Cross Of Suffering... See Through It! Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 5, 2012
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    We are invited to willingly take up our crosses and follow Christ completely, fully aware that eternal gains far out weigh earthly suffering and loss.

    Lenten Series: The Crosses of Lent Series Key Verse: I want to know Christ and experience the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in His suffering, becoming like Him in His death, and so somehow, to attain the resurrection from the dead. Philippians 3:10-11 Title: The Cross ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Awakening: Stirring Up Our Hunger For God With Fasting

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 24, 2014
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    If we want to see an awakening take place in the church today, one of the best things we can do is to stir up our hunger for God by fasting.

    AWAKENING: STIRRING UP OUR HUNGER FOR GOD WITH FASTING OPENING TEXT: “Therefore He says, Awake, you who sleep, arise from the dead, and Christ will give you light.” (Eph. 5:14, NKJV). • We need an awakening! I want a church that’s hungry for God. • I want a revival ...read more

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    Can You Truly Say That Jesus Is The Lord Of Your Life?

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Mar 4, 2014
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    Why did Jesus really take Peter, James and John the Mount of Transfiguration? Because there was something that He could only teach in that place and they remember it the rest of their lives.

    This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, and Holy Trinity in Ayr, Scotland on the 2nd March 2014 (Scottish Episcopal Churches in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: Why did Jesus really take Peter, James and John the Mount of Transfiguration? Because there was ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    God's Help May Be Hidden (1 Samuel 26:1-25)

    Contributed by Mick Williams on Feb 17, 2013
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    God sometimes intervenes to prevent terrible events from taking place in our lives, as shown by His miraculous protection of King David in I Samuel 26.

    SERMON TITLE: God’s Help May Be Hidden (I Samuel 26:1-25) [Summary of 1 Samuel Ch. 26 on http://twitter.com/biblesynopsis “1Sam26/While Saul’s army slept David took Saul’s spear. From afar he showed it and proclaimed his care for Saul. Saul agreed and left.”] READ 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Ticks You Off? Series

    Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Mar 17, 2013
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    What really ticks you off? Selfish reasons, bullied, pouting OR the injustice of innocent people or the poor. Do you turn a blind eye or take a stand?

    WHAT TICKS YOU OFF? 3-17-13 New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN with Rich McQuinn, Minister TEXT: LUKE 19:45-48 INTRODUCTION: What are some of the things that tick you off in life? It is an honest question. Is it those who cut you off at the street corners, or those that pull into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Christ The King

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Nov 2, 2012
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     | 9,616 views

    The kingdom of God does not take shape in the physical world. It exists in the hearts and minds of believers who inhabit earthly countries and kingdoms. Unlike earthly kingdoms it is eternal.

    November 25, 2012 Last Sunday of the Church Year -- Christ the King -- Series B Grace mercy and peace from God the father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Text Daniel 7:13-14 ESV I saw in the night visions, and behold, with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Kindness: Show Kindness Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 5, 2012
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    Show kindness and you’d have served Christ! Heed the call to reflect God’ kindness. Make effrots to cultivate it. Take initiative to show kindness.

    Read Matthew 25:31-46 – show kindness and you’d have served Christ! How did Jesus distinguish the sheep from the goats? From the way they treat others. The tree shall be known by its fruits. • He is not making them into sheep and goats. He is dividing them as He sees them. • Believers of Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Secret To Greatness Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 12, 2014
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    We’ve been through the desert temptation, witnessed the calling of Matthew, the return of the Rabbi. . . This message takes us to about 14 days from the crucifixion.

    THE SECRET TO GREATNESS Mark 10.32-45 Lenten Message April 6, 2014 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL A We’ve been through the desert temptation, witnessed the calling of Matthew, the return of the Rabbi. . . 1 This message takes us to about 14 days from the crucifixion. a He’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Doers Of The Word

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 13, 2014
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     | 8,493 views

    There are three things that James teaches us in this passage: He wants us to know that God is good, to take out the garbage, and not just hear the Word: do the Word.

    JOURNEY THROUGH JAMES #3: BE DOERS OF THE WORD INTRO TO JAMES: “James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: Greetings.” (James 1:1, NKJV). • Review first week: James = the half-brother of Jesus and a leader in the ...read more

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    Play Dough Or Pliable Clay?

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Jan 7, 2012
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    Don't be a silly putty christian. Bouncing around and taking on all shapes and forms. The Potter is looking for material that He can mold and make into a vessel of honor.

    Pliable Clay or Silly Putty? Text: Jer. 18:1-6 What substance are you? If only a vase could speak. It started out as an ugly chunk of dough, placed upon the wheel of the potter, spun around uncountable times with pressure applied; shaping and reshaping. Then it was sent to a ferociously hot ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "For The Son Of Man Is Come To Seek And To Save That Which Was Lost"

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 28, 2011
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    If we plant God's word into the hearts of our children and grandchildren, place the real Christmas story into their hearts at a young age it will take root and never leave them

    Around 7 years ago I began to tell my Grandson Ryan, then 5 years old about how when I was his age we always had a cedar for a Christmas tree and how to this day the smell of a cedar tree reminded me of Christmas growing up as a child at home. So, we decided to go Christmas tree hunting and find ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fear Of The Lord

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 31, 2011
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     | 11,240 views

    Many love the Lord but do not have the fear of the Lord in their heart. They take God for granted and treat Him with contempt. We need to honour Him with reverence and respect.

    The church was enjoying the presence of the Lord, since Pentecost. • Acts 4:32-35 says all the believers were one in heart and mind. They shared everything they had. Needs were met. The apostles continued to preach with great power. The church was doing well. Acts 4:36-37 Joseph, a Levite ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Remember When? Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Sep 29, 2011
     | 4,420 views

    Part 1 of 7 in our summer series exploring the letters to the 7 churches in Revelation 2-3. This message takes a deeper look at the testimony of the church at Ephesus.

    OPENING: Remember When? examples INTRODUCTION: There is not a PAUSE BUTTON in relationships. Our spiritual heath either strengthens or weakens DAILY. I. The PATTERN of the letters is planned. (Rev 2-3) • 1:20 7 lampstands are 7 churches, actual churches... but they are no more than ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reflecting On The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 8, 2011
     | 5,628 views

    To respond to Christ's command, we must take time to reflect on the Word of God and the words of God, so that we can spread that word to a world in desperate need.

    Monday of 28th Week in Course 10 October 2011 Verbum Domini The gospel of God was promised long ago through the prophets of God in the holy scriptures. Some, like Jonah, Elijah and Michaeh ben Imlah, were verbal prophets whose words and deeds were later interpreted and written down by their ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic