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  • Eric Ferguson avatar

    The Critic

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jun 4, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,750 views

    If you’re an effective leader at work or school. If you’re effective in what you do at church. If you’re effective in making something better - whenever you become you rise above the normal - you become at target criticism. And if you do not learn to sha

    How do we handle critical people? How many of you know someone who is very critical? All of us will deal with people who are critical. (Give Life example) Repeat after me, “I will be criticized” Moses was criticized for marrying a Midianite Criticized for leading out of slavery Paul was said ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Peas And Carrots Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,948 views

    Exposition of Acts 11:1-18 about the preservation of unity in the early church in the wake of Cornelius’ conversion and Peter’s return to Jerusalem

    Text: Acts 11:1-18, Title: Peas and Carrots, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/24/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Forest Gump, peas and carrots B. Background to passage: As we mentioned last week, the entrance of the Gentiles into the Christian community through the providentially arranged meeting of Peter and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    There's A Miracle Coming Your Way

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 26, 2008
    based on 54 ratings
     | 46,524 views

    This sermon shows us how to catch the miracle that is passing our way.

    The Prophet symbolizes (The Word and the Power of God). Elisha coming to Shunem is equivalent to the Word of God coming to your ears. The day that you hear the Word of God is the most important day of your life. The Word of God is the Power of God Your healing is in the Word Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Have Salt In Yourselves

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,930 views

    Pentecost 19(B) - Jesus encourages: "Have salt in yourselves!" Believers do this when they put aside all jealousy and pride and are filled with the word of God.

    “HAVE SALT IN YOURSELVES” (Outline) September 21, 2008 -- PENTECOST 19 -- Mark 9:38-50 INTRO: Salt is not as valuable today as it was during the time of Jesus. Salt can be purchased very cheaply. During the time of Jesus salt was used as currency. Soldiers were paid with money in order ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Leonard Davis avatar

    Sacrificer Or Survivor?

    Contributed by Leonard Davis on Jul 21, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,975 views

    The greatest contributions to the world are made by the greatest sacrificers.

    SACRIFICER OR SURVIVOR? Life has many “ups” and “downs.” We would rather have the “up” experiences rather than those that can be described as “downers.” Sometimes we think of the “up” times as successes and the “down” times as failures. However, it is how we respond and react to the “ups and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tolerance - 4 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 8, 2010
     | 4,688 views

    We do not – we cannot - put God in a box. He is “I AM” What sound doctrine does, what teaching in line with the Words of Jesus does; is KEEP US IN A BOX.

    Dakota Community Church August 8, 2010 Tolerance – Part 4 Tolerance has come to mean the acceptance of every viewpoint as equally true and valid. True tolerance means treating with integrity dignity and humility a person whose opinion I consider to be untrue and invalid. 1. What about the “no ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Come To The Feast

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 11, 2012
     | 6,737 views

    The feast of the Lord's Supper is where those who never expected to be invited bet to come.

    Title: Come to the Feast Text: Luke 14:15-24 Thesis: The feast of the Lord’s Supper is where those who never expected to be invited get to come too. Introduction: In our story today Jesus had been invited to dinner at the home of an important Jewish leader on the Sabbath Day. It was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Wilson avatar

    Does Your Church Want To Get Well?

    Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 15, 2012
     | 6,217 views

    Some churches suffer from a defeated attitude when Jesus calls us to take simple steps, not giant steps. We aren't on an escalator, but must move our legs to climb the stairs set before us.

    Attended a confernece on recognizing, halting, and preenting decline in the local church this past Saturday. In reading the foreword to the book "Reaching the summit" by George L. Yates, the illustration of the lame man at the pool of Bethsaida is used to demonstrate the attitude of some churches ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Expectations When Following Christ Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 16, 2012
     | 5,206 views

    THE LIFE OF A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST IS FULL OF CONSTANTS. THERE IS THE CONSTANT OF AN ABUNDANT LIFE. THERE IS THE CONSTANT THAT JESUS WILL NEVER LEAVES YOU OR FORSAKE YOU. THERE IS THE CONSTANT THAT WE ARE A NEW CREATION IN CHRIST JESUS.THERE IS THE CONST

    EXPECTATIONS WHEN FOLLOWING CHRIST ACTS 10:24-48 INTRODUCTION: THE LIFE OF A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST IS FULL OF CONSTANTS. THERE IS THE CONSTANT OF AN ABUNDANT LIFE. THERE IS THE CONSTANT THAT JESUS WILL NEVER LEAVES YOU OR FORSAKE YOU. THERE IS THE CONSTANT THAT WE ARE A NEW CREATION IN CHRIST ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Clearly Seeing The Will Of God Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 16, 2012
     | 5,626 views

    HE TEXT BEFORE US TODAY DEALS WITH THE RECOUNTING OF THE ACTIVITIES OF PETER WHILE HE WAS IN THE HOUSE OF CORNELIUS. WORD OF WHAT HAD HAPPENED HAD MADE IT ALL THE WAY BACK TO THE CHURCH IN JERUSALEM, AND HAD CAUSED A STIR AMONG THE MEMBERS. PETER NOW TAK

    CLEARLY SEEING THE WILL OF GOD ACTS 11:1-18 THE APOSTLES AND THE BROTHERS THROUGHOUT JUDEA HEARD THAT THE GENTILES ALSO HAD RECEIVED THE WORD OF GOD. 2 SO WHEN PETER WENT UP TO JERUSALEM, THE CIRCUMCISED BELIEVERS CRITICIZED HIM 3 AND SAID, "YOU WENT INTO THE HOUSE OF UNCIRCUMCISED MEN AND ATE WITH ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Harper avatar

    Christ: The Better Priest

    Contributed by John Harper on Nov 4, 2008
     | 2,691 views

    Christ is superior in His priesthood because of His ministry

    “CHRIST: THE BETTER PRIEST” Hebrews 7:1-10 August 31, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God Introduction: “The painting of Lucretia” Back in the 17th century, the Dutch artist Rembrandt painted two portraits of a famous Roman heroine named Lucretia. One portrait was painted in the year ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    Will The Church Be Saved?

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,207 views

    Will the Church be saved? Yes! When we learn to pray prayers that are not shallow, short, or simplistic; but pray prayers that cause God to say Amen.

    "Will the Church be Saved? Text: 2 Chronicles 7: 1 - 3 Focus: 2 Chronicles 7:1 "When Solomon finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifice, and the glory of the Lord filled the temple." Last week our Pastor challenged us with the message, "Can the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim McCutchen avatar

    If God Is Our Father --Then Do Not Kick Is Kids!

    Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Mar 28, 2010
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,692 views

    A church will find power,stability and effectiveness when it works together for the common cause for its existence

    IF GOD IS OUR FATHER --DONT KICK HIS KIDS! Introduction: Teamwork is the FUEL that allows Common People To Produce Uncommon Results!" T.E.A.M = Together Everyone Achieves More! I.TEAMWORK REQUIRES THAT WE KNOW WHO OUR ENEMY IS. A.Eph. 6:11-12—“Put on the full armor of God so that you can take ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Danny Nance avatar

    A Hopeful Future

    Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,378 views

    Baccalaureat sermon, but focus works with all members seeking the will of God.

    A Hopeful Future Jeremiah 29:10-14 Imagine that you watch as two sailboats are approaching one another on Lake Ponchatrain. They are moving steadily and speedily in opposite directions--yet driven by the same wind. You see, a boat’s direction is determined not by the wind, but by the set of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Keeler avatar

    Truth Or Tradition

    Contributed by Steve Keeler on May 9, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,068 views

    Matthew 15:1-20 Which we will follow God or man. The Bible or Additions and Changes of men

    Truth or Tradition? By Steve Keeler Matthew 15:1-20 "Then some Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem and said,"Why do Your disciples break the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat bread." And He answered and said to them, "Why do you yourselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational