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  • Tim Bond avatar

    Living As If God Matters Series

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Aug 27, 2002
    based on 86 ratings
     | 6,714 views

    Nadab & Abihu serve as examples of what happens when we trivialize God and begin to live as if God doesn’t matter. Thank God for the grace that saves us from the consequences of our sin.

    The story of Nadab and Abihu is not one of the most prominent in the Bible. - Unlike Samson last week, not one of those commonly taught in Sunday School. - Not in many people’s top 10 list. Some are probably thinking “Nadab & Abi-who?” The Hebrews had just been led out of Egypt. They had followed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christians At War With Each Other!

    Contributed by Steven Skinner on Feb 12, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,936 views

    “From whence come wars and fightings among you? Come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members?”

    READING: James 4 TEXT: “From whence come wars and fightings among you? Come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members?” (James 4:1) Sunshine - Not a cloud in the sky! That was, in itself, an unusual event for a Saturday afternoon in the valleys of South Wales. Most of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Making Good Resolutions

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Feb 17, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 5,466 views

    How do you make good New Year’s Resolutions?

    Making Good Resolutions Providential Planning James 4:13-17 In James 4, James pictures a typical Jewish Merchant, making resolutions for the next year. James concludes by saying in verse sixteen, that boastful resolutions are “evil.” Our immediate reaction is, “what is wrong with making plans ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ted Sutherland avatar

    What's Wrong With That?

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Mar 12, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 5,030 views

    James answers the question: Is it wrong to be critical or judgmental of other Christians if what you say is true? If so, what’s wrong with it?

    James answers the question: Is it wrong to be critical or judgmental of other Christians if what you say is true? If so, what’s wrong with it? “Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of his brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Bond avatar

    Oops...an Omission Series

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Sep 6, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 12,890 views

    Sin not only includes doing bad things. It also involves not doing the things we know we should do.

    What is the first word a little baby learns to recognize? It would be so nice if it were “momma” or “daddy” but anyone who has been around children knows that it’s not true. The first word a child learns to recognize, and because it is an easy one to say, the first one they learn to say is usually ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Borrowed Time

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 24, 2002
    based on 155 ratings
     | 48,320 views

    Many act as if they will live forever, but the Bible teaches that we are all living on borrowed time.

    BORROWED TIME James 4:13-14 INTRO. ("News Too Late" -ill.) - A doctor called one of his patients into his office to deliver some very important news. "I have received the results of your tests and I have some bad news and some good news", said the doctor. The patient was quiet for a moment, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dream Thieves

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,250 views

    A message to the youth group on time and dreams.

    21, October 2002 KOZ Dream Thieves Introduction: Thanks for your attention. You are a huge part of D.C.C. Tonight a few things I really want you to know: - You are extremely important to God! - You have a Devine destiny to fulfill. - You are extremely important to the Church. - You have an enemy ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Facing Tomorrow

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 27, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,928 views

    How to continue on in a world of uncertainty.

    7, April 2002 Dakota Community Church Facing Tomorrow Introduction: ILL. Have you ever seen the TV program called "Early Edition.”? The basic storyline centered on a young man who somehow was able to read tomorrow’s newspaper today. - How would you use that knowledge? - Would you use it to ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Bobby Beard Funeral

    Contributed by James May on May 8, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 10,745 views

    Funeral service for a 22 year old young man who died as a result of injuries.

    Bobby Beard Funeral (Age 22 years – passed away as a result of injuries from an auto accident) Only a few days ago, Robert “Bobby” Beard was a happy, healthy young man who was looking forward to a long and wonderful life. Like most people his age, he never considered that he would soon leave ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Choose Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 13, 2002
    based on 33 ratings
     | 5,827 views

    Sermon 2 of 7 on Ephesians 5-6. This was preached on Mother’s Day, May 12, 2002

    Choose Wisdom Today we honor Mothers. We do so for a variety of reasons. Mostly we do so because of their love for us and because of their wisdom. They aren’t always wise! Consider Mrs. Monroe who lives in Darlington, Maryland. She’s the mother of 8 children. She came home one afternoon from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Playing God Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,986 views

    This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Requirements For Revival". This sermon looks at the subject of humility.

    Sunday Morning, June 9, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Requirements For Revival”[#2] SLIDE 1 PLAYING GOD? James 4:1-12 Introduction: 1. As we continue in our series “Requirements Of Revival”, let me ask the same question I did last week. “Do you really want revival?” SLIDE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Parisi avatar

    God's Will For Tomorrow

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 19, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,424 views

    It is good to have goals but goals will disappoint you if you leave God out of them.

    God’s Will for Tomorrow James 4:13-17 13 Come now, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit"; 14 whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard Deem avatar

    Truth From Tragedy

    Contributed by Richard Deem on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 4,496 views

    We are in a time of crisis and calamity in our nation. In a swift attack, we were brought face to face with our mortality. No longer can we say “Those things only happen over there.” On September 11, 2001 we lost our innocence. America will be forever

    Text: Various Introduction: On Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at 7:59 AM an American Airlines Jet Liner lifted its wheels from the tarmac at Boston’s Logan Airport. Only 5 of its 92 passengers had any idea of what was being set in motion. American Flight 11 was a routine daily flight heading for ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Johnny Carver avatar

    What Is Life

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 71,988 views

    This message challenges us to take a look at our life and see its worth.

    Scripture: James 4:14 Title: “What Is Life?” Introduction: Ask anyone you meet to give you a definition of LIFE, and no two people will give you the same answer.  Even in this congregation, the answers would be as varied as the flowers of the field.  We each have our own ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chris Talton avatar

    Tomorrow, I Love Ya' Tomorrow

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,044 views

    It’s easy to put off obedience until tomorrow. But part of submitting to God means submitting my now to God not just my tomorrows.

    James 4:11-17 Sept 12, 1999 Submitting to God (Part 3) – Tomorrow, I love ya’ tomorrow INTRODUCTION Many years ago now, there was a Broadway play and a subsequent movie about a little red-haired orphan girl who was adopted by the richest man in the nation. The name of that little girl and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist