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  • Phillip Day avatar

    Mercy And Peace In Discouraging Times Series

    Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 10, 2007
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    Verse 2 of this study really tells it all. Paul knew Timothy would be dealing with very difficult days, so in his last letter, he sends a message filled with hope in mercy and peace.

    Mercy and Peace in Discouraging Times 2 Timothy 1:1-18 I. For Times of Tears (v. 3-7) a. Found through Godly heritage (v. 5; 2 Timothy 3:15; Proverbs 22:6) b. Found through Godly gifts (v. 6-7) i. Power (Acts 1:8) ii. Love (Galatians 5:22) iii. Discipline (Hebrews 12:8) II. For Times of Fears ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ricky Johnson avatar

    Do We Take Time?

    Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Jan 19, 2007
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    This sermon is a challenge to our ideas of what constitutes real worship. Do we give adequate time to worship?

    In the name of the LORD I welcome you to this morning’s service at Kistler’s Chapel. Are you glad to be here today? Most of the time I am grateful to be in worship service on Sunday morning. If by chance I have to miss a Sunday, my week feels unfulfilled; as if I have forgotten something vital ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Terry Barnhill avatar

    It's Time To Open The Gift Series

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Jan 21, 2007
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    God gives each of us gifts by His Holy Spirit. Some gifts are special blessings while others may be special talents. These gifts are different for each of us, but they all have one thing in common. They must be unwrapped and opened or they have no valu

    My sermon today is the first of two sermons I’ve planned and entitled, “Serving Up God’s Miracles.” On the last day of school, children were bringing gifts to their teacher. The florist’s son brought the teacher a bouquet. The candy store-owner’s son brought the teacher a box of candy. Then the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Terry Blankenship avatar

    Encouraging Words In Desperate Times

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 1, 2007
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    Paul understands that his life is drawing to an end and pens these encouraging words to ministers and believers in difficult ministries.

    Introduction - Running toward Unseen Goal United States runner Marla Runyon has been legally blind for 22 years. Even so, she competed in the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. In fact she qualified for the finals in the 1500 meter race. (Marla finished eighth, three seconds behind the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Todd Bishop avatar

    It's Time To Pass The Baton

    Contributed by Todd Bishop on May 3, 2006
    based on 37 ratings
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    Cultivating a Heart for ministry to children and youth.

    INTRODUCTION Have any of you ever watched a relay race? In a relay race the lead runner starts the race and when he finishes his first lap … he must hand off the “baton” to the next runner … timing is crucial in the transaction of the baton … as the lead runner is running … the next runner is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Finding Comfort In Times Of Trouble

    Contributed by C Jordan on May 3, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
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    Are you in the midst of a valley? Having a bad day? Just because you’re a Christian doesn’t mean you won’t go through STORMS! This message is designed to help you to find peace in life’s troubles.

    SUPERNATURAL CHURCH #5: FINDING COMFORT IN TIMES OF TROUBLE OPENING: The Story So Far: In Acts chapter 1: Jesus told His disciples to wait for the Promise of the Father In Acts chapter 2: The Holy Spirit fell on the day of Pentecost and the church was born In Acts chapter 3: Peter and John ...read more

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  • David Rogers avatar

    Now Is The Time Of The True Worshipper

    Contributed by David Rogers on Aug 1, 2006
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    This is sermon dealing with worship and how we are to worship in the spirit.

    Now IS The Time Of The True Worshipper John 4:23-24 23But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. 24God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holding Fast In Changing Times Series

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Aug 27, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
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    God never changes, therefore we can hold to him.

    Title: The Courage to Fear He was still young when his world came crashing in around him. In his parents’ time, the kingdom had seen its last great ruler. But, in an instant, the king had been killed at the height of his power and greatness. And now, a succession of less than stellar kings had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Traveling Through Time And Dimension Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 4, 2010
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     | 7,058 views

    As disciples of Jesus Christ, we have our hardships. But we are privileged in so many ways. We know a God Who has control of time and exists in dimension we cannot grasp. Jerusalem is a place where time and dimension converge, and it gives us a taste o

    Traveling Through Time and Dimension (Psalm 48) 1. t's been a while since I have preached a sermon with a touch of weird. This is one! Time travel and converging of the physical and spiritual sound like science fiction. Yet these concepts are found, in a way, in the Psalm before us. 2. Realism, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Todd Catteau avatar

    Thank You For Your Time

    Contributed by Todd Catteau on Oct 27, 2010
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    A Labor Day Sermon celebrating the work of the members of the church.

    Labor Day 2010 Happy Labor Day Not just a day off or the end of summer, but a day to celebrate the American Worker What would the world be like if people didn't work? Alabama - 40 Hour Week (1985) There are people in this country who work hard every day Not for fame or fortune do they strive ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Colin Thornby avatar

    Lent - A Time Of Preparation In The Wilderness

    Contributed by Colin Thornby on Nov 6, 2010
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    Jesus' time of preparation in the wilderness is a model for our lives

    In the Church’s tradition Lent is a time of preparation. It used to be a formal time of preparation for those who would be baptised on Easter Day, and has come, more widely, to be a time of preparation for all members of the church to get ready for the key moment of the church’s ...read more

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  • J.D. Tutell avatar

    Leadership During Tough Times Series

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Nov 16, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,713 views

    Paul's farewell speech to the church at Ephesus presents a picture of what Christian leadership should look like.

    Walking through a supermarket, a young man noticed an old lady following him around. He ignored her for a while, but when he got to the checkout line, she got in front of him. "Pardon me," she said. "I'm sorry if I've been staring, but you look just like me son who died recently. "I'm sorry for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Are You Thankful For Your Time? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 17, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,051 views

    How often do we sit 'idly' by and allow time to tick, tick, tick away? There is this wonderful gift from God, that He gives to ALL of creation... it is the gift of time... and we all have it! But for the believer, time is of the essence! The time is NOW!

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: November 12, 2010 Date Preached: November 14, 2010 Church: OPBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Miscellaneous – Thanksgiving/Thankful Heart Sermon Title: Are You Thankful for You Time? Text: Ephesians 5:15-16 15 Look carefully then how you walk, not as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rich Anderson avatar

    "Ordinary Time, Ordinary People" Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 20, 2011
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     | 7,259 views

    We know the newsworthy, the extraordinary and the flamboyant. But serving Christ is a day to day commitment in ordinary time, in our ordinary lives.

    Peter, Peter’s Brother Andrew, John the Gospel writer, James – John’s brother, Phillip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew the Gospel writer, the other James, Thaddeus, Simon & Judas. Ordinary men that God used in a very extraordinary way. 4 Gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John 28 chapters in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Craig Benner avatar

    Following The Will Of God All The Time

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Jan 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,853 views

    Is it easy for you to follow the will of God? Make sure it is His will and not yours.

    Following the Will of God Central Text------1 Kings 17:1-16 Ro 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. 1Th 4:3 For this is the will of God, even your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal