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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Making The Best Out Of Life

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 5, 2002
    based on 130 ratings
     | 9,922 views

    There are certain Biblical principles that must be observed in order to make the best of this life.

    MAKING THE BEST OUT OF LIFE INTRO.- ILL.- A man by the name of George owned an apartment complex and had just completed the exterior brick work on the 2nd floor. He had some bricks left over and was trying to decide the best way to get the load of bricks back down to the ground level without ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kevin Newman avatar

    Striving For Excellence

    Contributed by Kevin Newman on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 10,002 views

    As Christians we need to re-examine why we do what we do from time to time, to make sure it is for His glory.

    Introduction -- Why are we here? What and who are we living for? Before we give the same "pat" answers, we need to re-examine ourselves to be sure we are living for Christ and not for ourselves. I. The Motivation of Paul Why did Paul preach, risk his life, and give up the pleasures of this life? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    You've Going On A Date

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 2, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,930 views

    This is a sermon on the rapture and the judgment seat of Christ preached as the start of the Advent Season.

    You’ve Got A Date NLF 12/2/2001 Eccl. 11-9-12:14 2 Corinthians 5:8-12 When someone asks you for a date, there are usually three things you have to consider. First, do I want to be with this person. Second, do I want to do what this person wants to do. Third can I get prepared in time to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Dying To Live Again

    Contributed by Milton Mclean on Jul 21, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 10,033 views

    Sinners would be encouraged to come to Christ & People of God will be encouraged to deepen their relationship with Christ

    DYING TO LIVE AGAIN!!! 99-2 SCRIPTURE: 2 Cor 5:1-10 Responsive INTRO: Objective: Sinners would be encouraged to come to Christ & People of God will be encouraged to deepen their relationship with Christ End of Chapt 4 Paul was discussing with the Corinthians the motivation for his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timm Meyer avatar

    We Live By Faith Not By Sight

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 19, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
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    PENTECOST 4(B) - June 16, 2002 - We live by faith not by sight: groaning for what is yet to come but confident of what we already have.

    WE LIVE BY FAITH, NOT BY SIGHT June 16, 2002 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 1Now we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands. 2Meanwhile we groan, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling, 3because when ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Lessons From Death

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 304 ratings
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    This is a funeral sermon that illustrates three lessons that can be learned from Death.

    I. Introduction II. The First Lesson is the Frailty of the Human Body. (1-4) a. Paul writes that the body is simply a temporary dwelling place. III. The Second Lesson is the Faithfulness of God. (5-8) a. Paul tells of his eagerness to be with the Lord. b. God is Faithful to be there when we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Direction Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 6, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,721 views

    This is the 5th sermon in the series "Requirements For Revival". This sermon asks the question, "How should Christians lives?"

    Sunday Morning July 7, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Requirements For Revival” [#5] SLIDE 1 A NEW DIRECTION 2 Corinthians 5 Introduction: 1. Stand with me as we read 2 Chronicles 7:14. SLIDE 2 2. This week has been a very difficult week for the staff and the church. I said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Military Veteran Funeral Message

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 25, 2002
    based on 215 ratings
     | 97,419 views

    Paul compares our bodies to tents, a familiar image for soldiers who yearn for homecoming.

    Funeral message for a Military Veteran Poem: “The muffled drum’s sad roll has beat the soldier’s last tattoo; No more on life’s parade shall meet that brave and fallen few. On Fame’s eternal camping ground, their silent tents are spread; But glory guards with solemn dignity the bivouac of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    You Have A Date.

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 28, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,179 views

    This sermon deals with being prepared for the second coming of Jesus Christ.

    You’ve Got A Date 12/5/99 Eccl. 11-9-12:14 2 Corinthians 5:8-12 When someone asks you for a date, there are usually three things you have to consider. First, do I want to be with this person. Second, do I want to do what this person wants to do. Third can I get prepared in time to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Payday

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 7,909 views

    Final Judgement

    Introduction: The Bible teaches us that one-day Jesus Christ is going to return. Actually, His return takes place in two parts or stages. The first is called the rapture of the Body of Christ, the second the revelation of Christ. These two events will be separated by a period of seven years. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ambitious To Please God Series

    Contributed by Rod Macarthur on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,549 views

    This lesson draws our attention to the focus and passion with which we strive to please God. 2nd in "Pleasing God" series.

    Ambitiously Pleasing Him Text: 2 Cor. 5:9 “…have as our ambition…” Theme: To emulate Jesus and Paul in pleasing God. Introduction: What do you think of an “ambitious man”? 1) one with an agenda to promote himself? 2) one who is eager to get on with it? 3) one who undertakes monumental ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tammy Garrison avatar

    Guess Who's Coming To Dinner?

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Apr 1, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,902 views

    Its not just about what we believe. Its about how we treat one another. And its not just about how we treat one another. Its also about how we engage with people outside the faith.

    Bibliography: Finding Christ, Finding Life: Reconciliation In 1967 Columbia Pictures released a movie called “Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner?” Set in the 1960’s, this comedy tells of a dinner party given by a bride’s parents to meet her fiance‚ and his parents. The comfortable middle class ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Paul Apple avatar

    The Goal Of The Ministry

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,247 views

    THE GOAL OF THE MINISTRY -- FUTURE GLORY INSPIRES COURAGE AND COMMITMENT IN LIVING TO PLEASE OUR LORD 1.

    THE GOAL OF THE MINISTRY -- FUTURE GLORY INSPIRES COURAGE AND COMMITMENT IN LIVING TO PLEASE OUR LORD 1. Present Suffering should Intensify the Longing for Future Glory (:1-5) a. The context of suffering in the ministry b. The superiority of the resurrection body c. The groaning associated with ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Todd Riley avatar

    No Baptists In Heaven

    Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 27 ratings
     | 11,975 views

    There will be no Baptists in heaven, no Pentecostals, no Presbyterians, no Anglicans, no Catholics, no Methodists.

    There will be no Baptists in heaven, no Pentecostals, no Presbyterians, no Anglicans, no Catholics, no Methodists. All man given labels will be left outside, and only those who have had their sins cleansed away and forgiven by Jesus Christ will be admited. Spurgeon said "When a mortal man speaks ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    Where Will You Be?

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 4, 2000
    based on 120 ratings
     | 8,294 views

    Are you a Believer, or an ’I don’t know’, or an ’I don’t care’?

    Where will you be, 5 minutes after you die? I have seen that question printed on a tract to be handed out. I have heard the question asked. I have asked that question, on occasion, of people I’ve witnessed to. Let’s use that question today as a spring-board for discussion, and think it ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox