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  • Chris Appleby avatar

    The Mustard Seed Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 31, 2009
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     | 8,495 views

    Sometimes we feel like we’re outnumbered by people who don’t believe in Jesus. There are times when we’re the only ones who want to do the right thing. But Jesus tells us that his kingdom may look small but in fact it will grow to be like a mighty tree th

    A Combined Children’s talk and sermon How big do you think God’s Kingdom is? As big as the Simpson desert or Kakadu? As big as this whole land of Australia? Jesus said the kingdom of heaven was like a mustard seed. Now I can’t show you a mustard seed but I did bring some other seeds with ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Mary: Living A Life Of Purity

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,078 views

    Mary’s life reveals the extraordinary blessings and favor that God pours upon those who live a life of moral purity.

    Mary: Living A Life Of Purity Luke 1:26-35, 38 Introduction: The Consequences of Wrong Choices Traci stood before the church, tears in her eyes, head bowed to the floor, her mother at her side. It must have been the most difficult situation she had ever been in in her short fifteen years. Yet it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wheat & The Tares Series

    Contributed by James Parker on Nov 16, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 19,717 views

    A 5 point illiterated sermon on the parable of the wheat & tares.

    The Wheat and the tares Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field: 25 But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way. 26 But when the blade was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where You Spend Eternity Is Your Choice. Series

    Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Jun 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,350 views

    Call to evanglelism

    My fellow good people of all religions and fellow good people of no religions and the children of God; Do you want to find God? Do we want to serve God? You can do this by simply by looking for someone less fortunate than yourself or even someone more fortunate than yourself and point them to the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Living By Grace Is Not Freedom To Sin Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,794 views

    The doctrine of grace is not to abused by living a life of sin

    Our study of Romans takes us to the opening of the sixth chapter. From Romans 3:21 through the end of chapter five, we have been studying the doctrine of justification by faith. Now Paul moves to inform the Roman believers, and all other believers of the next step in the Christian life. It is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Surviving Life’s Storms

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 17, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,895 views

    Calamities prompt us to ask, "Why?" There are no pat answers. Yet there are answers for how we can survive these sudden storms. It’s important that we anchor our attitudes in Scripture.

    Opening illustration: It seemed like a regular day at the beach. When the blasts of billions of tons of water wrecked the coasts of more than a dozen Asian nations on Dec. 26, 2004, most of the people on the beaches were totally unaware of the looming danger. In its wake the massive tsunami claimed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lenton Season

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Oct 22, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,289 views

    What was lent supposed to remind us of? What does lent remind us of?

    Some thoughts on the Lenten Season Lent, known to be the oldest ritual in Church. It came into existence as early as 130 AD. The observation of lent began as a season of penance, driven by the example set by Lord Jesus Christ during his 40 days of fasting in the desert where he overcame the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Blessed Are The Pure In Heart Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 27, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,624 views

    God is concerned with the condition of our heart. We are to seek purity of heart in two ways: (1) be right, and (2) be true. Our words and deeds must be in sync with our heart.

    Noticed Jesus did not say “Blessed are the pure…” which is correct too. • But He said, “Blessed are the pure IN HEART.” The emphasis is right. • Man concerns the outward – we want to look good, to make an impression. • We need to place more emphasis on what is unseen – the attitudes of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Revival Through Our High Priest

    Contributed by Carl Benge on May 17, 2007
     | 2,597 views

    Revival and getting back to basics of the Methodist foundations of service to God.

    This past week I have thought a lot about what our Superintendent said about getting back to the basics, and to the spiritual revival of our communities. So what is the base of our faith? What is the very foundation that our Church is built upon? Our most basic part should be the faith in our Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Our Secret Sins And What They Cause

    Contributed by David Rogers on Jun 2, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,790 views

    A sermon on why sin no matter how small or large affect not only the individual but the nation as a whole.

    Our Secret Sins And What They Cause 1 Kings 11:1-13 Prayer Introduction Two theological students were walking along a street in the White chapel district of London, a section where old and used clothing is sold. "What a fitting illustration all this makes!" said one of the students as he pointed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Practice Of Resurrection

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Apr 7, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,126 views

    It occurs to me that a life resurrection that brings one closer to God involves three simple things, Removal, Replanting, and Receiving.

    The Practice of Resurrection Sean Lester April 3, 2007 The Christian Mission Adrian, Michigan Text: JN 12:20 Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the Feast. [21] They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, with a request. "Sir," they said, "we would like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Story Of My Heart Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012
     | 4,921 views

    Transparency, Christ's Love, Our testimony

    THE STORY OF MY HEART 2 Cor 5: 11-21 (p818) August 14, 2011 INTRODUCTION: The word of God uses the Greek word "metamorphoo" four times in the New Testament. It's used in Matt 17: 2 and Mark 9: 2 to describe what happened to Jesus on a mountain when Moses and Elijeh appeared with him from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Finding Your Identity

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,995 views

    It is not so much that we find or create our identity but that we receive it... from God.

    Title: Finding Your Identity Text: Colossians 2:6-7 Thesis: It is not so much that we find or create our identity but that we receive it… from God. Introduction: Nicolas Sarkozy, President of France has proposed a decree that would ban anyone from wearing religious symbols of any kind. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Your Heart's Desire

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jun 17, 2012
     | 9,453 views

    Having the desire of our hearts rightly aligned with God is critical, for God will eventual grant it; if we have prepared our hearts through constant training to receive God, we have a heavenly reward, but it we have prepared it to reject God,our payment

    You know when you ask—nay, beg—God to do something or give something to you… Have you ever the request denied, and found out that what God refused, what you desired so badly, ultimately would have been harmful to you? Not everything we desire is wholly aligned with God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Bred For Bread Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 20, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,938 views

    Jesus came into the world to save and satisfy the needs of people. A primary need is hunger -- especially for the things of God. He is the bread for that hunger.

    1. I’ve been told that there’s a health-food restaurant out in the northeast with a billboard that says, “Eat here and live a long life!” Not wanting to be outdone, the barbeque place next-door put up a sign that reads: “Eat here and die happy!” 2. Food is important to us – some more than ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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