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  • Steven Angus avatar

    The Fruit Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Steven Angus on Sep 26, 2006
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    THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT FAITHFULNESS, GENTLENESS AND SELF CONTROL

    THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT FAITHFULNESS, GENTLENESS AND SELF CONTROL GALATIANS 5:22-23 We have been studying the Fruits of the Spirit. We have discovered that the nine fruit Paul listed in Galatians 5 can be divided into three clusters of three fruit each. The first category (cluster) deals ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Cannibals Or Snackers?

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Jun 3, 2002
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    The Lord’s Supper isn’t a snack. Nor is it really a cause for charges of cannibalism. But somewhere in between the two is the mystery of Christ present in the bread and cup that we share together. And if Christ is somehow really present in these elements

    Are you a cannibal or are you just snacking? You heard me – are you a cannibal or are you just snacking? Or something else? Ancient Christians were accused of cannibalism. Why? Because rumor had it that when they got together before sunrise on Sundays they drank blood and ate a body. It didn’t ...read more

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit- Kindness (08) Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 1, 2008
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    Kindness is a lost art at times.

    INTRODUCTION OPENING CLIP • SLIDE #1 • Today as we carry on with out look at the fruit of the spirit, we are going to take some time to examine a fruit that seems to be pretty nondescript on the surface. • Kindness seems like something that is pretty ordinary, but when you start to really think ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    What Kind Of Builder Am I? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 18, 2009
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     | 15,546 views

    Am I wisse or foolish?

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • How many of you here today have been involved in building a house? • What is one thing that you do not want to do when you build the house or chose the location on which to build? • You do not want to build your house on a weak foundation. Why? • Because if you do it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Salt Baths

    Contributed by Andy Beech on Mar 29, 2008
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    This sermon portrays the value of salt in our spiritual and physical lives.

    Salt Baths Text: Matthew 5:13-16 There is a saying that is often told that: ‘You are what you eat.’ If that is the case then I reckon I’m going to turn into a Chicken!! As a result of ill health, my diet has been drastically reduced of late. I can’t eat fatty foods, dairy products, fibre, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Jesus Calls Us To Put Our Love Into Action

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 5, 2008
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    The teaching of Jesus calls us to serve Him until He returns. We are to get out of the box and serve others with love and compassion.

    Jesus Calls Us To Put Our Love into Action Matthew 25:31-46 In Matthew 25 we have some of the final teachings of Jesus. The Harmony of the Gospels lists 31 parables Jesus taught. Jesus taught in parables using fictional stories that used the pictorial language and common experiences of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Trust Me Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Sep 24, 2009
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    The call to faith this morning is an invitation to trust God when you think everything is falling apart. In the midst of the difficulties you face, the pain you bear, or the darkness you stumble through, trust Father.

    Keeping It Together When You’re Falling Apart Trust Me 1 John 5:1-5 Text from The Message: 4Every God-begotten person conquers the world’s ways. The conquering power that brings the world to its knees is our faith. Today’s message represents my final in a series called “Keeping it together when ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    When The Odds Are Stacked Against You

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Aug 27, 2008
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    The Gold in life’s marathon is pleasing God. Too often we burden ourselves with a different focus which asks, "What’s in it for me?¨ Sometimes it’s not even about that but focuses on what everyone else expects or how he or she believes I should perfor

    “When the odds are stacked against you” Scripture reading/text: Hebrews 12:1-3 VIDEO CLIP - ALIEN Last week Glenys spoke on “Clearing the Hurdles” - Perdita Felician: “I won’t quit until the final hour.” - Elyse Hopfner-Hibbs medalist raised by a single mom (two Olympians in this story) We learned ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Stepping Stones To Faith: Kindness Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2008
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    The fourth sermon of a seven part series, ‘Stepping Stones and Stumbling Blocks to Faith.’

    (Slide 1) When I was a few months from graduation from seminary, the church I had attended during college had a position open and I was very interested in it. The pastor had become a spiritual mentor to me and I was hopeful for the opportunity to work with him. When we met to discuss the position ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Questions From The Midst Of A Storm

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,048 views

    In this sermon you will examine some of the questions that arise during the storms of life.

    The past few weeks the Gulf Coast has been hit hard by storms. Hurricanes Gustav and Ike ravaged Louisiana and Texas. Many people are homeless and have suffered immeasurable loss. Many questions arise from the midst of the storms. What do we say? Where are the answers? I want to use these storms as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "The ‘be' Attitudes” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 9, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,262 views

    An introductory sermon to a series on the Beatitudes.

    Jesus is in the happiness business. We find Him using the word, “blessed” nine times in our text. The word simply means “happy” in the genuine sense of internal joy. So it is that Jesus shares with us in these verses the secrets to true happiness. Now, one will quickly notice as he reads what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Finer Points Of Love (Part 2)

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Feb 10, 2009
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     | 2,914 views

    This study examines characteristics 4-7 of the fifteeen qualities of love found in I Corinthians 13.

    Last week we began a series entitled the “Finer Points Of Love.” We are studying the fifteen characteristics of love that are listed in I Cor. 13:4-7. The first three are: love is patient, love is kind, and love is not jealous. Today we take a brief look at the next four. Quality number 4: love ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Three-Fold Warning Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on May 27, 2003
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     | 57,228 views

    In the midst of all these tumultuous end times events Jesus specifically warns the believer about three very real dangers concerning the end times.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 59 “A Three-fold Warning!” Luke 21:5-36 Jesus has made his triumphal entry into Jerusalem, cleansed the temple and entered into several debates with the religious leadership that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dale Pilgrim avatar

    Who Is This? Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Mar 31, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,423 views

    There is an age old question that has been with us nearly from the beginning of time...It is a question about Jesus. The question is, “Who is this?”

    TRIVIAL PURSUIT has become one of the most popular board games of all times. It was created in 1981 by Scott Abbott and Chris Hanley, after realizing that they were missing some pieces of their Scrabble game. As of 2004, according to one source, the game has sold 88 million copies in 26 countries ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Heavenly Minded Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 16, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 15,938 views

    Paul is telling us that as believers our mind is to be focused on God and His purposes.

    Heavenly Minded Text: Col. 3:1-4 Introduction 1. Illustration: A wise person once said, "A man’s life is governed by his thoughts; he will ultimately become that which dwells most on his mind. “You are what you eat.” Engulf yourselves with His presence, put Him in your mind, Become more ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist