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  • Mark Beaird avatar

    An Old Story For A New World Series

    Contributed by Mark Beaird on Feb 1, 2001
    based on 103 ratings
     | 6,467 views

    The message remains the same in spite of the changes in our society. (3 of 3)

    AN OLD STORY FOR A NEW WORLD © Mark Beaird Text: Acts 17:24-33  In the early days of the Tennessee Valley project a dilapidated homestead was going to be torn down. They were damming the river and the valley would be flooded out. A new split-level ranch was built for the Appalachian ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Edwin Amundson avatar

    When Your World Collapses

    Contributed by Edwin Amundson on Sep 18, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,619 views

    In response to the terrorist attacks on NY and WA, this sermon attempts to help people learn to lean on God in times of trouble.

    WHEN YOUR WORLD COLLAPSES---PSALMS 34:15-19 JOKE---In memory of those who’s lives were stolen in a murderous act of war, at the WTC, the Pentagon, and in the hills of New Jersey, there will be no joke this week. Instead, I simply ask you to observe with me a moment of silence. INTRO--- There is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Living Between Two Worlds

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 23, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,199 views

    What is the good word for today? God is in control!

    Three years ago this past summer, one of the college students at my former congregation found out that he had a brain tumor. I’ll never forget that evening waiting with members of his family and girlfriend as he had an MRI done and then was told it revealed a brain tumor. But, what is special ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Randell Brown avatar

    Salvation Of Christ The Hope The World

    Contributed by Randell Brown on Oct 18, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,393 views

    The only hope we have of being saved from the evils and terrors of today world is Jesus Christ

    SALVATION OF JESUS CHRIST “The hope of this world” Text : Romans 5: 1-12 Definition of hope; Too desire with expectation of fulfillment. I. Men hopes here in this world. A. As children we start building hopes 1. Gifts at holidays and our birthdays. 2. Bicycles 3. Amusement parks 4. Car 5. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    Living Pure In An Impure World

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 244 ratings
     | 46,515 views

    We live in a culture that attempts to pull us contrary to our life in Christ. This sermon examines some helps to maintain a holy focus.

    Living Pure in an Impure World Psalm 119:9-11 9 How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word. 10 With my whole heart I have sought You; Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments! 11 Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You! I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • R. Darrel Davis avatar

    Godly Living In A Pagan World

    Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 174 ratings
     | 19,958 views

    Interrogative: How do I live in this world without becoming like this world? Introduction: “But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself…” Have any of you ever asked this question: How do I live in this world without becoming like this world? If not, then why not? As a Chris

    Interrogative: How do I live in this world without becoming like this world? Introduction: “But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself…” Have any of you ever asked this question: How do I live in this world without becoming like this world? If not, then why not? As a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    How To Deal With A Changing World

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,363 views

    Life is always changing - the world around us and within us. In an unstable world God does not change and gives us the stability we long for.

    Introductory Considerations 1. We live in a rapidly changing world (give examples comparing today to just 30-40 years ago, internet, etc.) 2. Changes do not just occur around us but also within us. "That’s not the same man or woman I married". Not just our exceeding waistlines or receding ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bob Briggs avatar

    Lord, Touch My World

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 15, 2000
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,923 views

    The ultimate outcome of prayer should be the move of God in touching our world

    Lord, Touch My World Tonight concludes this series of messages I am doing on prayer, but it does not conclude our emphasis on being people of prayer. I hope you have utilized the material on prayer and have increased you time in prayer this month. Turn with me to Matthew 9:35-38 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Living Single In A Double World

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 21, 2001
    based on 157 ratings
     | 7,923 views

    Does single mean incomplete?

    As he sat on the floor with kids scurrying all around him he thought of the life that his brothers and sisters had, about their marriages, their children. All of his nieces and nephews were special to him, but they weren’t his children, his siblings marriages brought him happiness, but he remained ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Luciano Lombardi avatar

    Can The World See The Difference Series

    Contributed by Luciano Lombardi on Feb 27, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 6,109 views

    Objective: As Jesus looks to the future, his desire is for the church to primarily be the place where the world finds God.

    Can the World See the Difference? Subject: The Community of Believers Theme: Being the Place where the world finds God Time: Sunday Morning July 30, 2000 Question: Can the World see the Difference? Introduction: How do we define “being different?” - in the past this has been shaped by what ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tim Gibson avatar

    The Greatest Threat To World Mission

    Contributed by Tim Gibson on Mar 29, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 4,167 views

    Where does the greatest threat to God’s people carrying out God’s mission come from ? Within! Find out why.

    (1) INTRODUCTION: The greatest threat to the Church accomplishing our missionary mandate is not from WITHOUT(powers,principalities, language and cultural barriers,funding etc...) but from WITHIN : Deception / false doctrine amongst God’s people. Deceptive teaching in God’s name has led to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Doug Johnston avatar

    What The World Needs Now... Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Apr 23, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 4,302 views

    What the world needs most is the impact joyful Christians make; that’s one of the best ways we show God’s love in a practical way.

    Introduction - There are many joy-robbers: IRS Form 1040s, pink slips, overtime, unexpected changes. Paul the Apostle experienced many more things than these (2 Corinthians 11) and still rejoiced (Philippians 4). Joy is: A result of trusting Christ that makes us able to see life from God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Zimmerman avatar

    The World Under Anti-Christ

    Contributed by David Zimmerman on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 135 ratings
     | 11,290 views

    I was reading another pastor's sermon notes on Revelation.

    I was reading another pastor's sermon notes on Revelation. After his twelfth sermon (this is my fourteenth), he received an anonymous note from his congregation. It read, Kindly see to it that your sermon presentation is more entertaining and con-cise. He had a member who thought he was preaching ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Rob Clifton avatar

    A Relevant Church In An Irreverant World

    Contributed by Rob Clifton on Nov 16, 2000
    based on 96 ratings
     | 6,754 views

    This sermon focusses on unity in the Body of Christ.

    "A Relevant Church in an Irreverent World" Matthew 5:17; John 13:34 Introduction: 1. Much attention has been paid in the church in recent days to the issue of change. 2. So much so, that the word change has become a "Fightin' Word," just like in the old Western movies. 3. But the issue of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    How To Bring Change To The World Series

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 2, 2001
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,930 views

    Before we can change the world, something else need changing... Guess who needs changing first!

    How to Bring change to the world It’s easy - let’s see now (jingle coins) 5 cents, 10 cents… not pocket change. Obvious, I’m not talking about that! Ephesians 4:1-16 A. Intro: The World - examples of problems Plastered in front page of our great city newspaper on Wed. were four faces. These ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free