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  • Mike Turner avatar

    Church Covenant: What Is Requried Of Church Members ? Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Feb 13, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,963 views

    Part 4 of Sermon Series on the Church Covenant and what is required of church members

    Church Covenant: What Is Reguired Of Church Members ? # 4 Final in Series I Timothy 3:15 Congregation stand and read covenant: Having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God, to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our Saviour, and on the profession of our faith, having been baptized in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Words To The Weary

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 10,239 views

    How faith, hope and trust can help us when we’re life wears us out

    Words to the Weary Introduction During a recent Sunday worship service, a congregation was singing the worship chorus that goes: "I exalt thee, oh Lord...” A mother of a 5-year-old girl glanced down and realized that her daughter was fervently singing, "I’m exhausted, oh Lord ..." Barbara Brown ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blessings Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 22, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 15,398 views

    Jesus teaches us to forgive. This is important because (1) forgiveness releases us from bondage, (2) gives us the freedom to grow, and (3) leaves room for God’s work.

    We have a forgiving God. We receive His forgiveness purely on GRACE. We pay no penance; we did no work to justify forgiveness. In fact, we cannot promise we will always stay RIGHT. We are forgiven because of Christ. We forgive because we have been forgiven. So what does these verses mean? ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Second Home

    Contributed by Doug Lyon on Sep 15, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,473 views

    Celebacy is an acceptable lifestyle in God’s eyes

    1 Corinthians 7:6-9 A Second Home Introduction A first grade teacher gave each child in her class the first half of a proverb. She then asked them to come up with the remainder of the proverb. Now, keep in mind that these are 6 year-olds who responded. [Power Point:] · Better to be safe ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Be Opened

    Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Nov 13, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 9,597 views

    It’s God’s intention today that your eyes be open to see your Lord as one who has always been open to you and your needs. It’s His desire that your hearts cling to Him in faith, that they be open to the fire of His Spirit of faith and new living. It’s H

    Pentecost 16 B Mark 7: 31-37 Be Opened! 09/28/03 There’s just something about seeing those words stamped on your paper. It’s great to get an “A” on a paper, a test or some assignment. It’s a confirmation that the hard work paid off, that the time you spent hitting the books wasn’t wasted. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Faith, Fruit, And Answered Prayers Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 20, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,896 views

    Jesus wants fruit. Faith and prayer are supplied to us through him for this purpose.

    Mark 11 The final week of Jesus’ life begins with the triumphal entry into Jerusalem among cries of Hosana and blessing. This chapter begins on Sunday of that week and takes us through part of Tuesday as Jesus begins to force the hand of the religious leaders in Jerusalem. Jesus knows what will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Destination Greatness

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Sep 12, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,199 views

    Due to His grace and peace towards us - we are positioned and destined for greatness

    Destination Greatness Purpose: Confidently connecting people to God Mission: Grow confident passionate disciples who’ll make other disciples Vision: A church where no one is left to struggle alone Ephesians Series Theme: GOD’S FAMILY- DESTINED FOR GREATNESS Text: Ephesians 1:1-14 By Pastor ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Begin Dreaming Again"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 13, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 17,723 views

    We can begin dreaming again in spite of tragedies in our life. It is possible to believe that God can restore our losses.

    liff and Saltillo UM Churches September 18, 2005 Dr. Marilyn S. Murphree “Begin Dreaming Again” Nehemiah 1:1-11 Introduction: Although the Jews completed the temple in 516 B. C., the city walls remained in a shambles for the next 70 years. These walls represented power and protection to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    War Is Hard

    Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,145 views

    Preached after the Asian tsunami. It shows that we have an enemy who wants to steal, kill and destroy.

    Job 1:6 -21 – War is Hard Well, a week ago I had planned to start a series on the life of David, from now until the Lent season. As the week progressed, I felt the growing need to speak about the situation in Asia. Three years ago, after 9-11, I preached on, ”Why, God?” And after the tsunami ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Guy Caley avatar

    Holding On To Freedom

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Jul 10, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,526 views

    Independence Day sermon about not letting go of the freedom we have in Christ.

    Holding On To Freedom Galatians 5:1-2 Supreme Court Justice Horace Gray once informed a man who had appeared before him in a lower court and had escaped conviction on a technicality, "I know that you are guilty and you know it, and I wish you to remember that one day you will stand before a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Repentance Of Peter Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,841 views

    Without the Spirit of God, there can be no spiritual power, no revival and no victory.

    Theme: THE REPENTANCE OF PETER Text: Luke 22: 54-62 Intro. A. I know that you are very familiar with Peter. We know his background well. He was once a fisherman turned-a-disciple of Jesus. Being the most outspoken among the group, he was considered the spokesperson and leader of the twelve ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard Goble avatar

    Why Is God Not Answering My Prayers?, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,209 views

    Broken fellowship with God will hinder our prayers. #4 in a 4 part series.

    Title: Why Is God Not Answering My Prayers?, Part 2 Series: Prayer Changes Things Text: 1 John 3:21-22 Introduction Relationships are very important in the Christian life. In order for our prayer life to be effective, we must maintain those relationships in good standing to the very best of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Needed: Drastic Action

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Sep 24, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,709 views

    The parable of the dishonest manager asks us to reflect on whether or not we as Christians are as willing to take drastic action for Christ as non-believers are to care for themselves.

    Needed: Drastic Action Luke 16:1-13 September 23, 2007 I don’t know how many of you have ever been fired from a job, but I have. It is not a pleasant experience. In January of 1978, during my first year of seminary, I was hired by North Presbyterian Church in Denver to be their Youth Director. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Smith avatar

    Jesus V Legion: A Hellish Stoush! (A Sermon On Luke 8:26-39)

    Contributed by David Smith on Oct 25, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 14,280 views

    I do personally believe that the greatest thing that holds people back from following Jesus, and that so often holds us back from truly giving ourselves to Him, is fear.

    Those of you who tune in regularly to my online forum will know that there’s been a lot of discussion lately about Christopher Hitchens’ new book, "God is Not Great - how religion poisons everything". The publishers, Allen and Unwin, had sent me a review copy that I passed on to someone else on ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    "So, Your Preacher Is A Woman?"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Nov 2, 2007
    based on 41 ratings
     | 9,981 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to provoke the hearers to deeper thoughts regarding their Biblical understanding of Women Preachers.

    28 October 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Ord Military Chapel Seaside CA BIG IDEA: The Gift of the Holy Spirit was poured upon believers without differentiation of age, gender, or being rich or poor. REFERENCES: Isaiah 55:8 (KJV) For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal