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  • Johann Neethling avatar

    Peacemakers In A World Of Troublemakers Series

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Aug 19, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,932 views

    Examination of the seventh BE-Attitude: Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God.

    PURSUING HAPPINESS: Peacemakers in a World of Troublemakers Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God” Ephesians 2:1-18 1. “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God”. This be-attitude is probably the most often quoted and well-known of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Signal 22 For Joy Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 22, 2004
    based on 160 ratings
     | 28,354 views

    Part 8 of study of Philippians

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC Dr. Russell Brownworth, Pastor _____________________ "Granny" Parker always had trouble with that rooster! Granny was in her mid-70’s when I met her. She’d lived all her life on just two farms -- her ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    National Day Of Prayer

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Jun 23, 2004
    based on 65 ratings
     | 13,864 views

    Speech / Prayer delivered in Augusta Maine at the National Day of Prayer

    You know the Bible teaches that in the last days before Christ’s return our world would go topsy-turvy and become perilous. Well, I think that’s a perfect description of the time in which we are now living. - It is during times like these that we need an anchor. - It is in time and days like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am The Vine Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jul 20, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 10,451 views

    The final message in a series on the "I am" discourses of Jesus from the book of John.

    The Great I Am – I am the Vine July 18, 2004 John 15:1-8 Sunday AM Setting: Jesus is w/ His disciples on the way to the Gethsemene. Somewhere along the way, they likely came across a vineyard which served as the perfect setting for another important lesson from the Messiah. Note: Jesus wants ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Kingdom Of Heaven – Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 11,730 views

    : So far in this series we’ve looked at: what is the kingdom of heaven, and where is the kingdom of heaven? Today we are going to look at: who are the kingdom people?

    INTRO: A couple in Southern California were planning to get married, but before they were able to get married, they were swallowed up by an earthquake. The next thing they knew, they were standing together in heaven. As soon as they were presented to St. Peter for processing, they asked Peter if ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "God's Tour Guide” (Pentecost)

    Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,338 views

    The tour guide keeps you from getting lost in unfamiliar territory. He plans your trip and plots your course. In our text today, taken from the book of Romans, we’re launching an expedition…venturing out into unknown territory…we’re going on a journey ….a

    Biblical Text: Romans 8:14-17 (KJV) “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be At Peace, The Lord Is At Hand Series

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 26, 2006
     | 3,819 views

    leading into advent

    † In Jesus Name † May Grace, mercy and peace be yours, true gifts from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. The signs of Christmas are upon us! You see it as life begins to slow down, at least the traffic, as you approach a mall, or a target or a walmart. It also slows down as you stand ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Romans 12:9 Series

    Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jan 5, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,156 views

    Romans 12:9

    Romans 12:9 9Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. “Love must be sincere” - There is nothing that I can think of that is worse than someone who acts or pretends that they love and care for you. To me that is the biggest betrayal that a person can inflict on ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Fellowship Is More Than Food 2

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 25, 2007
     | 1,901 views

    Exposition of Rom 12:9-21 regarding fellowship within the body of Christ

    Text: Rom 12:9-21, Fellowship is More Than Food, part 2, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/28/07, PM A. Opening illustration: In C.S. Lewis’ book, The Four Loves, he says there are four basic kinds of love. He gives them their Greek names: agape -- the God-like self-giving love even toward enemies; philia -- the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Imitating Christ's Humility Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,300 views

    Knowing persecution can cause an attitude of insecurity, cliques and disharmony, Paul calls for the church to be in one accord, harmony, and humility, following the example of Christ himself.

    INTRODUCTION A. Thus Far in Series of Philippians Last week, we saw that just as Paul was being persecuted from a false tongue, so the Philippian congregation was being persecuted the same way. Paul’s advice to the church was to conduct themselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Own Eden

    Contributed by David Perkins on Sep 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,574 views

    We are our own Garden of Eden, our place of tranquility and peace on Earth, but only when God and Jesus Christ live in us, daily, all the time. We must follow and do what Jesus Christ said, both as individuals and as a nation. We are all sinners from th

    The true Garden of Eden does exist and that as we come full circle from innocence to sinner back to being saved from sin, we come from the Garden of Eden to the living water of Jesus Christ to our own Garden of Eden, within us all. But to get to that point we Christians, those of us who follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Cutters

    Contributed by Rusty Wright on May 10, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,745 views

    A sermon on tolerance of other people and other faith traditions

    Cutters 5-6-07 Acts 11:1-18 During the 1980s, there were a slew of films that fit the genre called “coming of age” movies. These were movies about kids in their late teens or early twenties who, in the course of a two hour film, learned valuable lessons about life and about themselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    Gospel Shoes Of Peace Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Feb 28, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,864 views

    How to stand against the devil

    TITLE: “Gospel Shoes of Peace" INTRO: Tell a lot about a person by the shoes he wears - Your shoes are making a statement about you. - Cowboy boots - you’re saying you’re macho, mountain man - Wingtip shoes - Accountant, Engineer - Tassels - cool & hip - Sandals - California - No shoes - from ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Covenant Sunday - Future Our Friend

    Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Dec 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,139 views

    A message for Covenant Sunday thinking about how the new year can be held back by fear, using Joshua, Caleb & John Wesley to show a better way where the future is seen as our friend..

    Jeremiah 31.31-34 Numbers 13 It is natural at times like the turn of a new year to think about how time passes – well of course it flies! It is 28 years since Maggie came to power. 41 since England won world cup and 7 whole years have passed since the millennium celebrations. I remember the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Qualities Of A Caring Fellowship

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 22, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,470 views

    God wants to add to your fellowship, family and church the following areas: A greater sense of SIGNIFICANCE, STIMULATION, SUPPORT, STABILITY, SELF-EXPRESSIVE CONFIDENCE, SATISFACTION, SPIRITUAL DEPTH.

    Qualities of a Caring Fellowship As we have opportunity, let us do good to all. --Galatians 6:10 A rainbow is a sign of God’s promise never again to destroy the earth by a flood (Gen. 9:11-17). But that was little comfort to the people of Grand Forks, North Dakota, in April of 1997. Eight ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational