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  • Sheila Crowe avatar

    Stagnant Bottoms Or Puzzle Pieces

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 26, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,423 views

    Your’s and the church’s place in God’s Kingdom

    SERMON: Stagnant Bottoms and Puzzle Pieces I Cor. 12:12-27 August 4, 2002 I. Introduction A. Bishop Lindsey’s Story 1. I recently had the opportunity to hear our Bishop, Lindsey Davis, speak. He is an avid golfer, so much so in fact that when we went to Augusta for the North Ga ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "When Abram Heard From God" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,244 views

    God initiates the call and it can be any time and any place.

    Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist Churches May 7, 2000 “When Abram Heard from God” Genesis 12:1-7 INTRODUCTION: In today’s scripture God chose an ordinary person to carry out His plan and purpose in the world. He was a person who lived in a world of responsibilities duties, temptations and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Keith Davis avatar

    The Necessity Of Godly Leaders Series

    Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 5,556 views

    This is a challenging look at the responsibility God has placed on shepherds in the church.

    Title: Church Relationships Lesson 1 “The Necessity of Godly Leadership” Text: 1 Peter 5:1-4 Introduce the lessons series, “Making the Most of Our Relationships” 1. For the next several weeks we will be discussing relationships. a. Church Relationships 1. Elder to member 2. Member to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Trust In The Lord

    Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 65,991 views

    Learning how to place full trust in God for our salvation.

    Title: Trust In The Lord. Text: (Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV) "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight." Introduction: Trust is a lonely word in our culture. --No longer can we shake hands and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Holy

    Contributed by James Groce on Aug 4, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 4,871 views

    the more “holy” a place becomes. . .the more restrictive it becomes

    ------------------- Text: 1 Peter 1:13-16 ------------------- I. Gird up mind. The race of holiness. II. One thing you learn from the study of the tabernacle is that the more “holy” a place becomes. . .the more restrictive it becomes. 1. World 2. The camp of Israel. Several ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Gift Worth Recieving Series

    Contributed by John Maxwell on Nov 6, 2001
    based on 258 ratings
     | 34,231 views

    This is third sermon in a four part series placing emphasis on Simeon.

    A GIFT WORTH RECEIVING John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: Luke, chapter 2 the last two Sundays, not this Sunday but the last two Sundays before. In celebrating the Advent and the lighting the candle, we had Simeon come out, and from his perspective, tell us about the birth of Jesus. Well, this passage ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    You Can Trust Him

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 20, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 12,568 views

    You can place you full and complete trust in God!

    You can Trust Him Selected Passages William Penn, the founder of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, was well liked by the Indians. Once they told him he could have as much of their land as he could encompass on foot in a single day. So, early the next morning he started out and walked until late ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Where Do We Go From Here? Series

    Contributed by William Jewett on Nov 27, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,814 views

    part 4 of our series on worship as a lifestyle not an event or place

    God is the Audience of My Worship Gordon Dahl said, "Most middle-class Americans tend to worship their work, work at their play, and play at their worship." William Temple, the renowned archbishop of Canterbury, defined worship as quickening the conscience by the holiness of God, feeding the mind ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    2 Advent C

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Dec 4, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,670 views

    Jesus comes among us in our time and in our place.

    2 Advent C Luke 3:1-6 10 December 2000 Rev. Roger Haugen This is a great text. The majesty of the writing, what would Christmas be without the Christmas text from Luke? "In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus . . . ." All the names and dates. Historical details that make ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    Jesus And Children Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Sep 26, 2003
    based on 115 ratings
     | 30,261 views

    Jesus teaches us the important place of children in the realm of God.

    Sermon for 17 Pent Yr B, 5/10/2003 Based on Mk. 10:13-16 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Two young children were talking with each other about parent problems. One of them complained to the other, saying: “First they teach you to talk, then they ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jeremy James avatar

    God's Will Is Greener On The Other Side Of The Fence Series

    Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,684 views

    We must learn contentment wherever God places us.

    Today I am beginning a series which I have entitled. The Gospel According to Bruce Over the next 5 weeks the messages will contain video clips from the movie Bruce Almighty. For those of you who haven’t seen the movie, the story line goes like this. Bruce is a fluff news reporter for the local ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeff Simms avatar

    The Judgment Seat Of Christ

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Oct 31, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,179 views

    To discuss the coming judgment and the place believers will have during it.

    SBC Philippi pm 10/17/04 The Judgment Seat of Christ John 5:24-29 Primary Purpose: To discuss the nature of the coming judgment. The nature of the coming judgment is something we should think about as a believer. The good news is that for the believer, we have passed out of judgment and death ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are The Chosen

    Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Feb 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,356 views

    God has placed His finger on all of our lives.

    We Are the Chosen Ephesians 1:1-14 “When I was a boy, my father, a baker, introduced me to the wonders of song,” tenor Luciano Pavarotti relates. “He urged me to work very hard to develop my voice. Arrigo Pola, a professional tenor in my hometown of Modena, Italy, took me as a pupil. I also ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Daniel Richter avatar

    For Such A Time As This

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 15,140 views

    A Look at God’s perfect place and time for each of us.

    For Such A Time As This Esther 4:12-14 October 2nd, 2005 Beartown Road Alliance Church Intro: I cannot tell you how excited I have become about this ministry in the few short days that we have been here. We have had an opportunity to meet many of you and are overwhelmed with the expressions of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Rick D Brackett avatar

    Just A Stone's Throw Away

    Contributed by Rick D Brackett on Oct 11, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 18,361 views

    The sermon deals with the adulterous woman but the emphasis is placed on forgiveness and restoration.

    “JUST A STONE’S THROW AWAY!” ILLUSTRATION There was a man that told his friend that they had dismissed their pastor. His friend asked, why? The man said, “Because he told us we we’re going to hell.” The friend asked, “What does your new pastor say?” The man said, “He says we’re going ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God