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  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Thank God For His Rules!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 22, 2009
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    God’s laws are a blessings not a burden.

    Today is officially the first day of summer. What do you like best about summer? As a kid what I loved was going to the pool on a hot humid day. I’ll bet there are a lot of children here who enjoy swimming. If so, what do you like best about the pool? Do you like jumping off the diving board or ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Living In Expectation Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Aug 30, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,560 views

    How does a church with a sense of expectancy act

    Living in Expectation Acts 1:9-26 My daughter is reading a book that appears to be a popular book in the homes of mothers who are expecting today. It has a catchy title and I’ll bet some of you have seen it, too. It’s entitled, “What to Expect when You’re Expecting.” Isn’t that a great title? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Eberly avatar

    Who Let The Dogs Out? Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Sep 24, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,246 views

    Dogs and hogs. Is Jesus showing some signs of ADHD? A difficult passage like this needs the context to help us understand it.

    Our passage today is a tough one. Probably one of the toughest ones in the Sermon. Jesus has just finished a little ditty about not judging people especially judging them religiously that includes are rather harsh judgment about hypocrites. Then he starts spouting off about hogs and dogs. What does ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Encouragement: Making Others Strong

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 23, 2005
    based on 128 ratings
     | 59,872 views

    As long as the church of Jesus Christ has the potential to improve, we need to be serious about encouraging others.

    Encouragement: Making Others Strong 1. Why is it that many of us are into “approval addiction?” 2. Some of us need a lot of approval, whereas others needs less. But we all need it. Why? 3. The answer is simple: life is rough, and it tears away at our self-esteem. People, circumstances, our ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • William Wyne avatar

    God's Unfailing Faithfulness

    Contributed by William Wyne on Mar 15, 2005
    based on 84 ratings
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    The sermon seeks to illustrate the steadfastness of a God who is faithful.

    The Marine Corps has an interesting motto, Semper Fidelis, the short is Semper Fi. Perhaps you have seen that on windows or bumpers of cars. Semper Fidelis are two Latin words that mean, “Always Faithful”. It is really the code of conduct and character of the gallant soldiers of the Corps. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thomas- The Great Declaration Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,495 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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    Their Eyes Were Opened

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 30, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,077 views

    Theire eyes were opened at the end of their journey, are our eyes opened? The athority of the Bible is demonstrated in the unknown teacher.

    Their Eyes Were Opened Luke 24:13-24:35 Not long ago I was down in Cartersville at a covered dish supper and worship service. Right before meal time, I was talking with a group of people and this young lady walks up and says hello Tom. I am a face person; I often have trouble with names. ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    How To Miss The Will Of God

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 1, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 1,360 views

    Four common mistakes people make in trying to determine the will of God

    July 31, 2005 Dakota Community Church Understanding God’s Will Week One: Common Misconceptions Introduction: Friday night we went as a family to see “Kingdom of Heaven” and several times the will of God was a major theme. - When the magistrate wanted to flee on the fastest horses. - When they ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • John Harvey avatar

    Genuine Accountability Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Aug 29, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 18,373 views

    Genuine Accountability starts our acronym of GRACE. Using the Shepherds Covenant which is prepared for pastors and ministry leaders but expand them to everyone desiring a Christ-centered life

    THE LIFE OF G.R.A.C.E. August 28, 2005 “Genuine Accountability” Intro: Today we are going to begin a series of talks designed to help us understand grace in a new way. We are going to be taking the letters of the word grace and over the next few weeks dissecting them to look at our own lives and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mickey Bell avatar

    On The Road To Becoming A World Changer

    Contributed by Mickey Bell on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,568 views

    We need more World Changers who are willing to do whatever it takes to present Christ to others.

    One the Road to becoming a World Changer! Luke 10:30-37 The Setting: We are walking down a roadside between Jerusalem and Jericho. An area that is considered dangerous but one that is often traveled by many people. This is The exact same road in which this story unfolds. Summary: A certain ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    How Do I Know?

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 30, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,838 views

    We’re not alone in the universe; God has made us to know Him, and we can. 6 proofs, and some misperceptions.

    “How do I Know?” Psalm 145 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts In the comic strip BC, a caveman is having a crisis of faith. “God, just show me You exist, and I’ll believe!” he cries. Suddenly there’s an earthquake, a volcano erupts, lightning strikes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    "Caller Id"

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 16, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,761 views

    2nd Sunday After Epiphany, Series B

    2nd Sunday after Epiphany, January 15, 2006 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Lord, in each generation you call forth those to follow you. Through the power of your Holy Spirit, open our hearts and minds to your ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Blindness To The Truth

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 4, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,808 views

    Can you see the facts before your eyes?

    "For example, in July 1994, scientists recovered soft tissue (red blood cells and traces of hemoglobin) in what was described as a “70-million-year-old T. rex fossil”; however, these soft tissues should have decomposed if they were millions of years old and not fossilized. Ham points out that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Demonstrate The Reality

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 20, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,874 views

    There are those who talk the talk but do not walk the walk. The others are those genuine believers who demonstrate the reality of their faith in action. They not only believe what is right but they demonstrate the reality by the life they lead.

    Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. DEMONSTRATE THE REALITY MATTHEW 25:31-36 INTRODUCTION: In this passage of Scripture there is a contrast between two classes of professing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eric Snyder avatar

    The Hope Of Healing Is A Healing Hope

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 33 ratings
     | 20,663 views

    The outline is origional but the meat could use a some work

    The Hope of Healing is a Healing Hope, Mark 5:25-34 Eric A. Snyder, Minister Farwell Church of Christ Sept 30, 2001 A little girl was talking to her teacher about whales. The teacher said it was physically impossible for a whale to swallow a human because even though they were a very large ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ