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  • Carl Willis avatar

    Meant To Be Used Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Aug 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,964 views

    Light is of no use if it is not prominently displayed. This message examines our stewardship of the Light we have been given.

    Meant to be Used Mark 4:21-25 Mark 4:21 (HCSB) He also said to them, “Is a lamp brought in to be put under a basket or under a bed? Isn’t it to be put on a lampstand?” Concealing the Light * Hiding * The light burns, but is hidden from view * Of benefit to no one else * Extinguished * ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Useful Or Useless Series

    Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 3, 2008
     | 7,891 views

    As God’s people we are not expected not just to know what we should believe but we need also to know how to behave

    TOPIC: USEFUL OR USELESS ((A Life that Honors God – Sermon on the Mount Series) Text: Matthew 5:13-16 Introduction: (ILL. Brain of a professor, a scientist and a bench basketball player.) (ILL. Show two Bible – one is used and one is still new but already old and ask: Which do you like if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God With Us Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,863 views

    Shows the deity of Christ who came to be with us.

    Title: God With Us Theme: Text: Matthew 1:18-23 Read that last verse, 23, with me Matthew 1:23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. Now let them words just resonate in your spirit. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    God With Us

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 14, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 12,694 views

    Explaination of what it means to have God with us.

    Immanuel: God With Us Rev. Rick Pendleton Gourdvine BC GOD WITH US Matthew 1:23 Two days from now will be Christmas. Today I have a message of hope… two actually. To those of you who are procrastinators my message of hope is… you have 1 shopping day left if you don’t want to be in the dog ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roger Nelmes avatar

    Useful To The Master

    Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 30, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,787 views

    I, like you I’m sure, want the church to be successful, fruitful, fulfilling prophecy, and impacting our community. So, let’s look at these “reminders” and see how we, the church, could become “Useful to the Master.”

    Useful to the Master 2 Timothy 2:14-26 I don’t know about you, but sometimes I need to be reminded over and over about certain things. Anniversaries, birthdays, taking out the trash…things like that sometimes just slip my mind and land me in hot water. Paul here is instructing Timothy to “keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Not Us? Series

    Contributed by Brian Vickers on Feb 12, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,760 views

    A sermon asking the question, "Why wouldn’t God use us in His kingdom?"

    Why Not Us? The Story of Moses Exodus 4:1-17 There are a lot of file folders in my office, although computers have allowed me to eliminate a good number of them over the past few years. But I keep a lot of important papers, information about missionaries, weddings that I’ve performed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Is With Us Series

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Dec 23, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,039 views

    A sermon for Christmas to highlight the fact that God became flesh and is with us

    For many years Andrew and Susan had an artificial tree. However this year they decided to get the real thing, so the smell of Christmas could flow throughout their house and they could for once have the real thing. So early in December they approached some locals who told them where they could find ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Real Us

    Contributed by Tim Carper on Sep 8, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,888 views

    I want us to take a long hard look at ourselves this morning and glean some truths from Paul’s words. I want us to look at our condition, our need and what God has done to meet that need and then our response to God’s actions.

    We, at times, don’t like the real us! Now before you attack that statement, listen to the latest statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons: since 1997 there has been an increase of 444 percent in the total number of elective cosmetic procedures. Surgical procedures have increased ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Andy Johnson avatar

    The Metamorphosis In Us

    Contributed by Andy Johnson on Sep 19, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,854 views

    This is to let believers know that when they truly accept Jesus as Lord, there is a metamorphosis that takes place in their lifes.

    The Metamorphosis in Us. Colossians 3:5-17 Intro: Butterflies & Bullfrogs - (Describe how butterflies & Bullfrogs metamorphosis from catepillars & tadpoles to what tey are today) Paul is telling the Colossian people that they have to let go of their old way of living and be transformed to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    God With Us

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 13, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,088 views

    Jesus was Immanuel, God with us, but God has always been with His people and He is with us still.

    God With Us Jesus, our Immanuel TCF Sermon December 11, 2005 I want to open this morning by reading a passage we usually don’t think of as part of a Christmas message. But bear with me – I think we’ll see the connection clearly as we move along. Romans 8:31 If God is for us, who can be against ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Using Faith

    Contributed by Matthew Bullen on Sep 12, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,486 views

    Use your faith to help your relationship grow deeper with God

    Some people seem to be blessed, while others seem to struggle all of the time. Why is this? Do bad things not happen to them? They just learn how to handle the things and overcome them. Psalm 1:1-3 -There are 4 types of people, but only one can be blessed 1.) Walk in the counsel of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bill Lyle avatar

    A Letter To Us Series

    Contributed by Bill Lyle on Sep 12, 2006
     | 2,864 views

    Introduction to 1st Peter

    Why 1st Peter- 1. Deals with the Christian Journey a. How we are to relate with each other b. How we are to relate with the world c. How we are to relate with God 2. Helps us understand who we are from God’s viewpoint 3. Gives us a fresh perspective on “Hope” When you begin any study of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Fred Sigle avatar

    God Is For Us

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 1, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,638 views

    No matter what difficulty we face in life, God is always there to pick us up. He is for us.

    GOD IS FOR US A. Son Games ILLUSTRATION: In 490 B.C., a great battle between two WORLD EMPIRES, the PERSIANS and GREEKS (the Athenians), was fought in the ancient town of Marathon, some 22 miles from the city of Athens. The battle was FIERCE, but resulted in the DEFEAT of the PERSIANS. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    "Healing For The Us"

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,852 views

    We need a healing in the United States spiritually. To receive this healing of the land we must follow the pattern laid out by the Word of God in 2 Chronicles 7:14. If the church does these steps then the Lord promises to forgive and to restore America.

    “A Healing for the US!” Opening Illustration: From Blue Fish TV – Our Christian Heritage – this reflective clip takes a historical look at the events leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the godly intent of the men who signed it. Thesis: We need a healing in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Among Us

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 3, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,000 views

    Realizing that Jesus stands among us can cause us to rejoice or recoil in fear.

    Luke 7:7 – 11 Among Us Intro: One of my favorite TV programs is “Ghost Whisperer.” A young woman named Melinda Gordan can see spirits of dead people. The “spirits” are trapped here because they have some unresolved issue. I find fascinating the various reactions of people when Melinda tells ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed