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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Reasons For The Wrath Of God Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 27, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,890 views

    In Romans 1:19-23, Paul gives three reasons why every person born--with the exception of Jesus Christ--fully deserves the wrath of God.

    Scripture Let us continue our study in Romans 1:18-23 about the wrath of God. Last week in Romans 1:18 we noted several features about the wrath of God. Today, in Romans 1:19-23, we are going to see several reasons for the wrath of God. Let’s read Romans 1:18-23, noting that our text for today is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Worship, Fasting, Prayer, Preaching, And Trouble

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 30, 2007
    based on 88 ratings
     | 10,584 views

    Let’s think about the importance of serving the Lord and how a person might get selected for specialized Christian service. 1- Realize that not everyone wants to serve 2- Remember God’s process for selection 3- Recognize evil and stand strong

    INTRO.- ILL.- In New England, the long-standing custom was for a visiting preacher to have his room provided by one of the families in the church. On Sunday morning, the lady of the house had prepared a big breakfast of ham and eggs, biscuits and gravy, even pancakes, along with coffee and juice. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Healing Is A Choice

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 25, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,953 views

    Healing can be hindered by the choices that we make in life so we need to evaluate our lives to see if something is blocking our healing.

    “Healing is a choice?” Opening Video Illustration: Challenge the Ordinary Bluefishtv.com Thesis: Healing can be hindered by the choices that we make in life so we need to evaluate our lives to see if something is blocking my healing. Opening Scripture Text: John 5:1-15 1Some time later, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Can See Clearly Now

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,491 views

    Joseph, Pt. 3

    I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW (GENESIS 41:1-41) Growing up, I had my fair share of “Why” and “Why not” questions. Why was I the overlooked youngest child, and not the popular middle or influential eldest child in the family? Why was I not better looking, better built or better off? Why did I have a flat ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Power Of The Insignificant

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on May 15, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 28,850 views

    Our society teaches us that the more significant we are, the more impact we can have. Is that true? The reality is that our significance comes only through the Lord Jesus Christ.

    To anyone who knows her, Joanne is not a significant person. Honestly, chances are, Joanne will never accomplish anything significant. In the town that she lives in, Joanne is never going to be someone who people in town will see as an important person. Joanne is the person the people in town would ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Arrival Of The King Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 9, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,836 views

    In this sermon, as we consider the arrival of the king, we see the dilemma of Mary, the distress of Joseph, the directive of the angel, the declaration of the prophet, and the decision of Joseph.

    Scripture Today is the second Sunday of Advent. For this season of Advent I am preaching a series of sermons titled, “The Advent of the King,” which is based on Matthew’s Gospel chapters 1 and 2. The apostle Matthew wrote his Gospel for the Jews. His purpose in writing this Gospel was to show ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Watching Wisdom Works Wonders

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jun 14, 2007
     | 2,547 views

    If we could have one perfect Dad on Father’s Day and the rest of the year, whom would we choose? While the answers may be varied and many, I would choose Joseph of the New Testatment, to be the all time winner of the "Father of all Times."

    MATTHEW 1:19-25 WATCHING WISDOM WORKS WONDERS I. REVERENCE: * A. Reflection. B. Rectitude. C. Regularity. II. REALITY: ** A. Resignation. B. Responsibility. C. Relationships. III. RELIABILITY: *** A. Resilience. B. Resourceful. C. Resolve. Although Joseph was the earthly father of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Follow The Leader Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 2, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,335 views

    We follow the servant-leaders God has given us.

    FOLLOW THE LEADER I Corinthians 4:14-21 S: Leadership Th: Live the Difference Pr: WE FOLLOW THE SERVANT-LEADERS GOD HAS GIVEN US. ?: Why? KW: Needs TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 4:14-21 five needs that servant-leaders provide. The _____ need we have is… I. DIRECTION (14) II. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Quest For Righteousness

    Contributed by Brad Froese on Jul 18, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,942 views

    People often misperceive righteousness as goodness or perfection. This sermon encourages righteousness as faith & actions combined... (Book of James.)

    When we read about righteous men and women of the Bible, such as King David, Father Abraham, even Rahab (a former prostitute!), we tend to forget their shortcomings and trick ourselves into believing that goodness and perfection determine how close we are to God! Illustrate the story of Moses at ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Accepting People Into The Church

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 16, 2007
    based on 60 ratings
     | 7,428 views

    When new people come into the church they need attention just as Saul needed it. Let’s think about specific needs they have. 1- They need acceptance 2- They need protection 3- They need patience 4- They need instruction

    INTRO.- How were you treated the first time you ever came to church? Obviously, if you were raised in the church as a child, more than likely, you were treated well. Of course, if a certain little child comes to the preacher, looks up at him and says, "You have a big belly." That child WILL NOT ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Owens avatar

    The Baptism Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 23, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 11,302 views

    Jesus’ baptism is a transitional point in his life. In this lesson we answer the questions why was Jesus baptized and why must we be baptized.

    Introduction: A. We’ve come this morning to celebrate who God is and what He is doing in our lives. 1. Hopefully, as we have been meeting the Lord in praise and prayer and in communion, we continue to experience His transforming presence and power in our lives. 2. And now as we turn our attention ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lessons In Love Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,248 views

    This is the last of four and looks at the heart of Jonah compared to the heart of God and the lessons in love that Jonah would need to learn as a consequence.

    Jonah chapter 4: 1-11. Lessons in love. I recently watched documentary on the internet it we Louis theorux and he was spending some time with a Christian family from Texas who had formed a Church called Westboro Baptist church and part of their evangelistic strategy was to travel around America ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Higgins avatar

    Seeing God Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,049 views

    Abram is 99 years old, his wife at 89 is well past menopause. Abram has no children through Sarai. And now, God doesn’t just speak up but SHOWS up and says, ’I am God the almighty provider and nourisher! And I am going to make you the father of a mighty

    Encountering God – Part 10: Seeing God Review We had been looking at encountering God in worship, and are now moving to real-life examples from the bible of what happened when certain men encountered God. Last week we looked at Abram’s first encounter with God, and this week, we will look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Words Of Spirit & Life Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 25, 2008
    based on 100 ratings
     | 33,128 views

    During the 1st part of Jesus’ ministry people were attracted by His teaching. Many attached themselves to Him, some of them wholeheartedly, some loosely. Then came a time when their allegiance was tested-as it comes to test every disciple.

    JOHN 6: 59-71 WHO CAN ACCEPT WORDS OF SPIRIT AND LIFE? During the first part of Jesus’ ministry people were attracted by His teaching and flocked round Him. Many attached themselves to Him, some of them wholeheartedly, some loosely. Then came a time when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mack Armstrong avatar

    Calloused Colleagues Cloud Culinary Courtesy Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Aug 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,530 views

    Jesus is honored by Matthew as his new Saviour. To show his acceptance of Christ as his Lord, he throws a party-a meal-in honor of Jesus. Things go well until some nay-sayes come. Jesus sets them stright and sends them packing to find the truth about Him.

    MATTHEW 9:10-14 CALLOUSED COLLEAGUES CLOUD CULINARY COURTESY I. CONVIVIALITY: A. Cheerful. B. Common. C. Contagious. II. CONTROVERSY: A. Contempt. B. Confusion. C. Contamination. III. CLARIFICATION: A. Compassion. B. Contemplate. C. Commission. There is nothing quite like ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist