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  • Kevin Litchfield avatar

    Shaped To Serve

    Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 17, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,291 views

    A sermon from the purpose driven life series

    This morning I want to begin a discussion of another of God’s purposes for our lives. Over the last few weeks we have seen that: First we were created for God’s pleasure- we were designed to be in relationship with God. Second- we were formed for God’s family- and as a result God desires to place ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All Saints Day 2005

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 1, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 11,034 views

    Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness. But how can man be righteous?

    The Beatitudes Story: It’s All Saints day today - and of course it is our Patronal Service today But do we have any Saints among us? Elsie "Are you a Saint?" (Elsie is a Churchwarden!) The term saint is used in the NT section of the Bible and is the word hagios meaning: sacred , pure or ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Finding God In Narnia: Meet The Cast - Mr. & Mrs. Beaver Series

    Contributed by Marty Boller on Nov 8, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,732 views

    #3 of 8 Narnia teachings. Geared to help you draw out and apply the powerful scriptural truths found in C.S. Lewis’ classic: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe.

    So…are you enjoying our journey through Narnia thus far? Last week Sandy, our Narnia tour guide, gave us a brief overview of the land of Narnia. As you may be learning, Narnia is a far & distant land. First imagined in the mind of CS Lewis, it has now been visited by millions of readers since ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Land Of Narnia Series

    Contributed by David Selleck on Nov 17, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,930 views

    Basic introduction to Narnia story and comparison to the Kingdom of God

    Nov 27, 2005 Advent 1 Template for planning David Selleck Lakeside United Methodist, Muskegon, Michigan Felt Need: What does Narnia have to do with my Christian Walk? Hoped for results: To demonstrate how CS Lewis wrote about Narnia and how we can use the parallel of the Kingdom of God to help ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Winter In Narnia Series

    Contributed by Glen Schlecht on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,643 views

    Considering what it is like to live life as though it were always winter but never Christmas.

    “Winter in Narnia” Mark 13:24-37, Rom.8:18-25, 11-27-05 Sermon #1 of 4 in series “Glimpses of Naria: A Kingdom on the Move” Children’s Message: Over the next 4 weeks, we’re going to be getting ready for Christmas by thinking about a story called, “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe,” from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Richard White avatar

    Taking God At His Word Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Jan 19, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,829 views

    God’s promises are better guarantees than anything this world can offer.

    Taking God at His Word part 3 Proverbs 3 and Malachi 3:1-10 Have you ever met people who refuse to be blessed? They may be very good at giving blessings but not at receiving them. My dad would drive people all over the place, run errands for them, fix things in their houses. He had a hat ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    295 – Unashamed Evangelism

    Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 14, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,275 views

    What did the woman at the well have to say? How did she say it? What impact did she make?

    Illustrate Humor: Late one night, a man had gone to a party and had too much to drink, so he decided it would be best to walk home. He found a shortcut through a poorly lit cemetery and, in the darkness, stumbled into an open grave. He tried to climb out but the walls were too slippery. Again and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Life Poured Out

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 7, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 12,611 views

    This is a message calling for a commitment of the variety that Paul spoke of in Romans 12:1,2.

    A Life Poured Out 2 Tim 4:1-8 1 In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: 2 Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage-- with great patience ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Blessed Are The Dead Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 21, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,904 views

    Blessed are the dead

    Revelation 14:12-13, “Let this encourage God’s holy people to endure persecution patiently and remain firm to the end, obeying his commands and trusting in Jesus." Obeying his commands refers to those who have genuine saving faith will result in such obedience is the clear ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Keys To Understanding How God Works In Our Lives

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 27,744 views

    This sermon helps us to understand how God works in our lives and highlights the following 1.PURPOSE 2.PLEASURE 3.PROMISE 4.PATTERN 5.POWER 6.PURITY 7.PROGRESS

    7 KEYS TO UNDERSTANDING HOW GOD WORKS IN OUR LIVES ************************************************ OUTLINE 1.PURPOSE 2.PLEASURE 3.PROMISE 4.PATTERN 5.POWER 6.PURITY 7.PROGRESS THE MESSAGE 7 KEYS TO UNDERSTANDING HOW GOD WORKS IN OUR ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Buy God's Favor

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Nov 22, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,938 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that "God is a giver and He NEVER COMMANDS A VOW."

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu South Korea BIG IDEA: GOD IS A GIVER; HE NEVER COMMANDS A VOW. Jephthah – means “HE WILL OPEN” 1100 BC (Driven from his home because he was the son of a prostitute but became know as “mighty warrior”. Defeated the Ammorites. (See Judges ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Thomas- The Great Declaration Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,685 views

    He may be labelled by others as ’Doubting Thomas’- but he made the most succinct diagnosis and declaration about Jesus ever! Thank God for Thomas and his honest doubt.

    The great declaration: Thomas. Jn 20:24-31. WBC 27/3/5am. Easter Day INTRODUCTION Seen Groundhog Day? A Sunday School teacher was attempting to teach her young students the true meaning of Easter. "Why do we celebrate Easter?" she asked. When the children replied ’because of the Easter bunny,’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith A Step Into The Water

    Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 11, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 15,226 views

    Faith must be acted on in order to be effective.

    "Faith: Step Into the Water" Josh. 3:13-16 13 And as soon as the priests who carry the ark of the LORD--the Lord of all the earth--set foot in the Jordan, its waters flowing downstream will be cut off and stand up in a heap." 14 So when the people broke camp to cross the Jordan, the priests ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Cross The River Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 16, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,220 views

    This sermon describes the steps of faith required to receive God’s gifts.

    Cross The River Joshua 3 God has a gift for each of us. For some the gift is the gift of salvation. For some the gift is peace of mind. For some the gift is the ability to forgive another person. For some the gift is guidance about a decision. In our text we find ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Gaines avatar

    Worth More Than Sparrows Series

    Contributed by John Gaines on Jan 31, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 14,047 views

    Jesus teaches us valuable lessons about fear.

    WORTH MORE THAN SPARROWS 1. Matthew 10:26-33 (NKJV) "Therefore do not fear them. For there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, and hidden that will not be known. 27 "Whatever I tell you in the dark, speak in the light; and what you hear in the ear, preach on the housetops. 28 "And do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ