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  • Alan McCann avatar

    Divided Loyalties Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,670 views

    There is a ’kairos’ moment when we must plough up sinful hearts and seek the Lord God - as Hosea challenged the people to do.

    Hosea 10.1-15 Divided Loyalties If you were to ask Taylor “What does Daddy hate most?” she would, I hope, tell you that I hate lies. The old saying “You can watch a thief but not a liar” is so true. At what point do you believe someone after they have lied to you? When do you start to trust ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Confession Is Good For The Soul Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,539 views

    David, Pt. 15 of 15

    CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL (PSALMS 51) The young preacher thrilled his congregation with his first sermon - a challenge to “gird their loins” for Christian service and living. Then, to their surprise, the preacher preached the same sermon the following Sunday, and to their dismay, for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Live Effectively Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Dec 9, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,862 views

    God offers a life worth living to those who abide in Christ.

    Scripture Introduction The night before his crucifixion, Jesus spoke words of comfort to his friends: “Do not let your hearts be troubled…. My peace I give to you…. Because I live, you also will live.” Comfort and hope are the main topics in John 14. Now the Lord begins to teach on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Bringing Your Best Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,448 views

    Using the Israelites as our primary example, you will discover that worship of the almighty God requires us to bring our best!

    TEXT: Various TITLE: The Praising Church: Bringing Your Best. . . TOPIC: Worship OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, February 10th, 2008 PROP.: Bringing your Best to God includes: Being prepared to worship, Participating in Worship, Give it all! INTRODUCTION: Good morning! And welcome! ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Bond avatar

    "Lessons Learned From The Storm" Series

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Apr 30, 2003
    based on 99 ratings
     | 20,964 views

    God allows storms in our life so that we can experience the power and the presence of Christ.

    One of my favorite stories is about Chippie the parakeet. Chippie was a happy little bird, content every day to sit on his perch, swinging and singing to his little heart’s content. One day Chippie’s owner took the initiative to clean out his cage. She took off the attachment from the end of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Repent Or Perish Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,472 views

    Jesus call to repent for the kingdom of God is near

    31. Who is Jesus? April 03rd, 2010 Repent or Perish Luke 13:1. Jesus has been hitting some hard points as teaches these crowds who have gathered around Him. He has brought up one of the more controversial ideas in Scripture: hell. So let’s talk about hell for a minute. We have some whacky ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Miracles Within Miracles !!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 26, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,652 views

    To praise God for the "silent" miracles which occur alongside the "thundering" ones'!

    Miracles within miracles! First things first. Why are so many miracles recorded in the Scriptures? For us to be awed by the all-powerful ways of Almighty God and spontaneously praise Him in the spirit of adoration! The very purpose of our Creation is ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Are You Backsliding?

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
     | 7,136 views

    A sermon that causes self-examination by asking "are you backsliding?" The sermon focuses on Absalom and Ahithophel.

    2 Samuel 18:18 KJV Now Absalom in his lifetime had taken and reared up for himself a pillar, which is in the king's dale: for he said, I have no son to keep my name in remembrance: and he called the pillar after his own name: and it is called unto this day, Absalom's place. I. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Becoming The Tither You Secretly Desire

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,120 views

    Encouraging people to take the next step to tithing.

    Theme: Tithing Task: To help God’s people make this the year of their tithe. Title: Help for Becoming the Tither You Secretly Desire Time: November 12, 2006 I am so very excited to be able to preach today. I get to proclaim one of the most exciting activities in the Christian life. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Found Nothing But Leaves

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 8, 2013
     | 3,985 views

    To show that us: branch, fruit and leaves will be taken care of by the FATHER.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have fruits and leaves? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that us: branch, fruit and leaves will be taken care of by the FATHER. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:13 (Amplified Bible) 11:13 And seeing in the distance a fig tree [covered] with leaves, He went to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Ten Lepers Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 17, 2013
     | 12,282 views

    Exploring the connection between faith and the work of God. in the end our faith is in a person who is so far beyond our understanding that all we can do is to trust him, whether or not we understand what he’s doing with us.

    Today I want to talk about faith. It’s one of those words that we use a lot as Christians but I’m not sure we’re always completely clear on what we mean by it. In particular I want to think abut the connection between faith and the work of God. How much faith do you need to see ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Song Of The Vineyard Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 17, 2013
     | 10,028 views

    A Love song - from a disappointed lover - God is going to judge his unfaithful people.

    I grew up in the 60’s listening to the Beatles. If you know anything about their music you’ll know that most of it was love songs: ‘I want to hold your hand’, ‘She loves you’, ‘From me to you’. And it was a winner because everyone loves a love song ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Expert Restoration

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 7, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,650 views

    Many a times we wonder if we can really be restored or is it just a great idea! Tomorrow as we delve into God's Word, we will see what God has already done to reconcile us to Him. The question remains how have we responded to His restoration for us?

    Opening illustration: A woman who restores valuable paintings says many works of art that seem hopelessly damaged can be saved by an expert. Rebecca McLain has brought color and life back to dulled oil paintings by carefully removing dirt and discolored varnish. But she has also seen the damage ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Certain Kind Of Heart

    Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 5, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,159 views

    2 Chronicles 16:9 shows us that God is looking for a certain kind of heart. He will use anyone who has a heart for Him.

    A Certain Kind of Heart 2 Chronicles 16:9, “For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him.” (NKJ) A mountain climber was almost halfway to the top of the tremendous granite cliff. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Putting God First Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 18, 2014
     | 10,424 views

    Today we will talk about the priority of the tithe. Not only does it show who you trust, but it shows who is first in your life.

    Putting God First -Intro: Last week we talked about the tithe being a “trust” fund. Why did we call it that? Because whoever you give the tithe (the first tenth of your income), that is where you are putting your trust. Every time you receive income there is a test. Every time you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God