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  • Robert Leroe avatar

    Dust In The Wind Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 3, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 15,966 views

    The cause of human desolation is an unwillingness to believe, which takes God out of the picture. We are restless until we find our rest and purpose in God.

    Overcoming Futility...A Sermon Series on Ecclesiastes “Dust in the Wind,” chapter 2 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Back in the 70’s the classic rock band Kansas recorded a song that echoes the outlook of this chapter, “All we are is dust in the wind.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    "In" But Not "Of"

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on May 4, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,531 views

    Who or what is the church, what does church membership look like, and how is the church to be "in" the world but not "of" it.

    Dakota Community Church May 6, 2007 “In” but not “Of” John 17:14-16 I have given them your word and the world has hated them, for they are not of the world any more than I am of the world. My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. They are ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Our Doors Are Open

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 22, 2011
     | 7,748 views

    A message prepared to launch into National Back to Church Sunday Campaign. The message is adapted from the Back to Church Sunday Resources

    Our Doors are Open Luke 15:1-10 National Back to Church Preparation Message September 4, 2011 Morning Service (Adapted from the National Back to Church Sunday sermon resources) When was the last time you had to search for something? People misplace things every day. We lose our keys. We forget ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Life Of Integrity

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 20, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,102 views

    Integrity is the mark of true character. The best men needing redemption and mercy; or the outward walk before men, and the secret walk with God. As a man whose feet are firmly fixed upon even ground is apprehensive of no fall, so the pious worshippers of

    Opening illustration: He was a politician noted for his integrity. Although this description might be viewed by some as a contradiction in terms, it certainly was used often and correctly to describe US Congressman Paul Henry. After the three-term member of the House of Representatives lost a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Spirit Of The Mixed Multitude

    Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Apr 24, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 30,426 views

    Dealing with thoae who try to sabotage the church and the children of God

    Psalm 89:1 I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations. Exodus 12:38 And a mixed multitude went also with them, and very much livestock, both flocks and herds. Numbers 11:4 And the mixed multitude among them [the rabble who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Clearing The Temple Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 17, 2024
     | 1,113 views

    This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years. (PREACHED DURING COVID LOCK DOWN)

    GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION CLEARING THE TEMPLE Good morning family. I hope and pray that everyone is well, and that you are taking care of yourself and your loved ones. As you know we are not having worship services today nor next Sunday due to the restrictions and recommendations ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Kenya 2024 Outreach

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 26, 2024
     | 766 views

    Stephen Akin-Olatunde and I were invited to preach in Kenya. We left on June 16, 2024 and returned on June 25. God blessed our ministry there.

    OUTREACH TO KENYA 2024 Stephen Akin-Olatunde and I were invited to preach in Kenya. We left on June 16, 2024 and returned on June 25. MINISTRY ON THE WAY In the airports and planes we had remarkable opportunities to witness. I was waiting to board one plane and was eating an unusual ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Him Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jan 19, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,659 views

    Paul roots the troubled Corinthian Church in the source of their identity- Him!

    Him January 20, 2001 How many of you are gardeners? This is the time of year when we start to think about gardens. It seems that when the snow is deepest and days are coldest, days are shortest and nights are longest, we get out seed catalogs, if we received them, or start to look longingly at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Core Values -- Missions & Diversity Series

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,095 views

    We are in our series on Core Values. Core Values are the DNA that define who we are, what we are in infancy and in greatness. What God has called us to be. They are not just creeds on plaque or notes in book somewhere. They are the essence of who we a

    Core Values: Mission & Diversity – Galatians 3:26-29 26 You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus, 27 For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. 28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Church My Way Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,234 views

    Church should be GOD'S way, not YOUR way.

    You Should Be Committed A husband and his wife arose one Sunday morning and the wife dressed for church. It was just about time for the service when she noticed her husband hadn't moved a finger toward getting dressed. Perplexed, she asked, "Why aren't you getting dressed for church?" He said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Runnin' With The Devil Series

    Contributed by Russ Adams on Jun 30, 2015
     | 8,121 views

    The Devil has put many things in our lives that distract us from hearing the word of God.

    June 28, 2015 Church Planting Runnin’ with the Devil Acts 13:4-12 Opening words: At the very heart of this morning’s scripture lesson is a very complex topic, the Devil. Did you know, in the Bible, the Devil is called by 42 different names? Those names are interchangeable. In this ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Called To Order, Called To Joy

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Oct 13, 2023
     | 1,446 views

    The most important way that joy becomes strength is by knowing who we are, and whose we are, and why we are.

    Why did they weep? Why did the people of Jerusalem grieve when Ezra read the word of God to them? The people of Jerusalem had just achieved a major victory: rebuilding the wall around the city which had been destroyed during their seventy years of captivity in Babylon. They had foiled their ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Lba Installation: Spirit Filled Leaders

    Contributed by Joe Harding on May 25, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,599 views

    SPIRIT FILLED LEADERS BUILD THE CHURCH

    LBA INSTALLATION: SPIRIT FILLED LEADERS ACTS 6: 1-7 MAY 23, 2004 INTRODUCTION: This is a letter from Ziya Meral, a student at London School of Theology and a new friend of mine. Ziya is from Turkey, and this letter expresses what it feels like to be one of 2000 followers of Jesus in a country of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    People On A Mission Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 31, 2009
     | 4,795 views

    Being a disciple means being called to mission. This isn’t an optional extra.

    By Rev Bill Stewart Can I begin by asking you to cast your mind back? For some of us it will only be a short time for others it may be somewhat longer. Cast your mind back to the first time your Christian faith really came alive for you. When was it? Why was it? When I was in primary school my ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Why Do I Need Church?

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 20, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,669 views

    Jesus built HIS church out of flesh and blood. He took sinful, selfish and self centered people and created a church that would last forever. But how could He make a world changing church out of such useless material? Preached at Unity Service

    OPEN: About 9 yrs ago, the Russian Orthodox Church had a 200 year old Church Building that had fallen into disuse. They wanted refurbish and begin worship services there, but when they arrived at village where the church building was … it wasn’t there anymore. It had disappeared. It seems that some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ