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  • David Anderson avatar

    Excited For Eternity?

    Contributed by David Anderson on Jun 28, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 6,831 views

    Is heaven bigger to us than this tiny planet? If so, does our belief in heaven make a difference in our life?

    Sermon: “Excited for Eternity?” Rev. David Anderson John 14:1-13 I’d like to read for you a few verses from the fourteenth chapter o St. John’s Gospel. Our Lord says to His disciples, and that includes mst of us ere, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Looking For Pennies

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,878 views

    Looking for Pennies (story from Annie Dillard) is important because: 1. The created world is a window into the heart of God. 2. The created world provides opportunities to praise the goodness of God. 3. The created world is a source of joy for thankful

    Annie Dillard, in her wonderful Pulitzer Prize winning book Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, tells a story about pennies. It was in her chapter entitled “Seeing” that I read her wonderful childhood story. I will let her tell it in her own words: “When I was six or seven years old, growing up in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Power Of Gratitude

    Contributed by David Swensen on Nov 20, 2001
    based on 87 ratings
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    Life is tough. As a result, there is need for us to reach out & touch a life. The heart that regularly gives thanks is the heart that serves God by faithfully ministering to others.Such is the power of gratitude

    THE POWER OF GRATITUDE Colossians 3:12-17 INTRODUCTION Mildred Hondorff, a former elementary school music teacher from Des Moines, Iowa, tells of life-changing experience she had with a pupil. Supplementing her income by teaching piano lessons she taught a “musically challenged” pupil ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Plum Of Patience Series

    Contributed by James Westervelt on Nov 21, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 7,097 views

    It is our natural inclination to be impatient with people - to get angry at them for the things they do which displease us, to fly off the handle when they say or do something against us, to express great displeasure when they do things the wrong way.

    THE PLUM OF PATIENCE This morning we begin the OUTWARD FRUIT, those qualities we will exhibit in our relationships with other people: patience, kindness and goodness. Let’s look at the plum of patience: I’ve chosen a plum because patience is a plum of a virtue - it is one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Truths That Transform

    Contributed by Micah Fries on Feb 10, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,830 views

    Looking at Colossians 3:12-14 and considering who we are in Christ and how that status/relationship should direcly affect each of us.

    Illustration: "A religion that gives nothing, costs nothing, and suffers nothing, is worth nothing." Martin Luther 1. Our Identity in Christ (12a) a. Chosen by God Ephesians 1:4 2 Timothy 1:9 b. Changed by God Ephesians 1:4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fruit Of The Spirit Is Kindness Or Kinder And Gentler Christians

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Feb 28, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,131 views

    Jesus exhibited kindness by His life...likewise, Christians need to exhibit kindness in our lives as well.

    Sunday Evening; February 29, 2004 Title: The Fruit of the Spirit is Kindness Or, A Kinder and Gentler Christian Read Text: Galatians 5:22-23 Introduction 1. Mamie Adams always went to a certain branch post office in her town because the postal employees there were always friendly. One day, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Keith Manry avatar

    What Women Wish Men Knew About Women Series

    Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 2, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,788 views

    Part 2 of a series entitled "Love, Sex, and Lasting Relationships". Part 3 - "What Men Wish Women Knew About Men"

    I have to begin this morning by letting you know that this sermon could in fact be the last sermon I ever preach, for today I am being presumptuous enough and perhaps even foolish enough to stand up in front of you and tell you what women in our congregation are thinking. If I get this right I’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    When Old Ways End Series

    Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Mar 24, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,350 views

    Emptying ones life of bad stuff is just not good enough. No one can maintain an empty life. Something must occupy your space. Something will occupy your life. We choose what we let in.

    This sermon was preached by Scotty L Killingsworth on March 7, 2004. The Biblical text is taken from Colossians 3. The sermon title is: When old ways end Nearly everything Jesus did brought change to the world. Nearly everything we do at Evergreen Church is about change. We value ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shrinking God's Holiness

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 16, 2004
    based on 57 ratings
     | 3,658 views

    When we shrink God’s holiness we have no standard to live by

    How we have made God a shrinking reality DON’T BE AFRAID! Have you ever wondered which hurts the most? Saying something and wishing you hadn’t? or Saying nothing and wishing you had? I guess the most important things are the hardest things to say. Don’t be afraid to tell someone you love them. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The War Is On Series

    Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Apr 18, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 7,801 views

    Describes the reason why unbelievers are the way they are -- because of the way their mind works.

    THE WAR IS ON! EPHESIANS 4:17-19 INTRO.: The battle lines have been drawn in the sand. 1. The forces have taken their positions, and are prepared for the worst. 2. The leaders have exhausted every resource, and have resigned themselves to the inevitable. 3. Weapons are readied, now aimed toward ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Garments Of Godliness In An Ungodly World

    Contributed by David Seeley on Apr 24, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,028 views

    There are some Christian character traits with which God desires for us to be clothed. Kindness, compassion, and thankfulness to name a few.

    Introduction: In our modern world we can often tell a person’s occupation by looking at them. You will not see a police officer directing traffic wearing a butcher’s apron. You will not see a park ranger wearing a pizza delivery uniform. You will not see a doctor wearing a welding mask. Just ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Revolutionary Power Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 2, 2004
    based on 111 ratings
     | 8,526 views

    God by his grace has given believers the power to forgive others when they have offended us. How do we do that? Why do we bother?

    ?The Revolutionary Power of Forgiveness When the first missionaries came to Alberta, Canada, they were savagely opposed by a young chief of the Cree Indians named Maskepetoon. But he responded to the gospel and accepted Christ. Shortly afterward, a member of the Blackfoot tribe killed his father. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thankful For The Gift

    Contributed by Jeffrey Smith on May 18, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,754 views

    Are You Thankful for What Christ Did On the Cross for You? It was Crafted By You--But Carried By Him!

    Thankful For The Gift! St. Augustine said, “First You Believe—Then You Understand!” Tonight many of us believe what Jesus did for us on the Cross—but sometimes we can’t understand it or what it means for us! Oswald Chambers said, "All of Heaven is very interested in the cross of Christ, All Hell ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Keith Walker avatar

    New Life Series

    Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 9,165 views

    Explores the reality, responsibilities, reasons, and rewards of our new life in Christ.

    INTRODUCTION About three years ago Bon Jovi had a huge hit song titled “It’s My Life.” Some of the lyrics go like this: This ain’t a song for the broken hearted No silent prayer for the faith departed I ain’t gonna be just a face in the crowd You’re gonna hear my voice when I shout it out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Christ Is All In All Series

    Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,264 views

    When Christ is all in all Paul says we will love differently, live differently and learn differently.

    INTRODUCTION You have probably heard the saying, “Clothes make the man.” I want to ask a question. If Christ were to decide to spend the day with you would you dress any different than normal? Would you rush out to buy new clothes? Maybe you would make sure you dressed modestly. Maybe you would put ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist