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  • Mike Schultz avatar

    Overcoming Tomorrow Series

    Contributed by Mike Schultz on Oct 31, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,066 views

    #9 in a series dealing with the book of James. Addresses the boasts, uncertainty, and yet hope for tomorrow.

    Overcoming Tomorrow James 4:13-17 One day a man went to his doctor for his annual physical. A couple weeks later, he went back in order to hear the results. His doctor said, “Well, I have some bad news and some even worse news. Which do you want to hear first?” The man became somewhat ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Waste Your Time Looking For Lost Sheep! (Matthew 18:10-17)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,955 views

    Why waste time with negative pepole who are never going to make much progress? Because we follow a shepherd who will leave the ninety-nine grazing to pursue one lost sheep....

    One of the things I hear a lot in the business world is that if you want to be successful, you need to hang around successful people. I don’t know if you’ve heard of the concept of the ‘Mastermind Group’, but I’ve been encouraged repeatedly, over recent years, to join one. The concept of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Great Temptation Series

    Contributed by W F on Aug 22, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,704 views

    To defeat the Giant of temptation, it helps to understand the Devil and his ways.

    Key verse: “Then the devil left him and angels came and attended him” (Matthew 4:11) (Secondary verse James 4:7) INTRODUCTION Temptation is a trap – it can get you into a lot of trouble and see you come undone in an instant. A woman and a man are involved in a car accident. It’s a bad one. Both ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Lesson Of The Fig Tree

    Contributed by David Rogers on Sep 2, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,228 views

    A sermon on about being a productive, serving, worshipping Christian

    The Lesson of the Fig Tree Luke 13:6-8 Prayer Introduction Have you ever bought something and it did not work? You spend good, hard earned money on something and bring it home, spent the time hooking it up and it does not work. How did it make you feel? Were you angry, hurt, sad, or some other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcomers – Not Victims! Series

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Oct 7, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,591 views

    Evil is never overcome by more evil nor by playing into the power and victim games that others would use to entrap us. Evil is only overcome by goodness that lets our abusers know we will remain in control of how we choose to respond

    OVERCOMERS – NOT VICTIMS! Matthew 5:38-48 1. What has been your gut reaction to the recent spate of school shootings we have suffered in Wisconsin, Colorado, and now most recently in the small Amish community of Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania where 5 little girls where brutally shot to death? • How ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Obnoxious Christian Series

    Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 17, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,462 views

    to live out sensitive, relevant evangelism, “with gentleness and respect” I Peter 3:15

    Bumper Stickers I have seen: Icthus, Honk if you love Jesus, In Case of Rapture this Car will be Unmanned, God is my Co-Pilot, Get Right or Get Left, Turn or Burn, My Pastor Deserves a Raise o I have a problem with some of this. For starters I just don’t care for bumper stickers. But you didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Free Indeed: The Power Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,451 views

    Is it possible to forgive others? What happens to me if I don’t? God’s Word has some startling answers.

    Review: Translated and free. Gains control by giving “ground.” Equivalent to giving house key to worst enemy. Occult activities. The power of forgiveness Free Indeed series Ephesians 4:26-27 2 Corinthians 2:10-11 1. Illus. of Meg and Shirley  Meg got mad at Shirley when they were teens ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Good Is Good Enough

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Jan 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,697 views

    This message looks at what Paul considered important for the Christian Life.

    This morning we continue our study of 1 Thessalonians. If you have your Bible, open them with me to 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12. Many of you here today remember the Sunday before Christmas. You invited Ginny and I to the front of the church and gave us a wonderful gift, first Ginny, Eddie and I want ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sue Your Own Mother! Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,742 views

    Our relationship with God can require a strained relationship with others when we take sin seriously and need to avoid it.

    I was watching an old movie on television and I heard a line that I’d missed before. The villain of this comedy was talking on the phone and said something like: “Sure, I know what kind of low-down person would sue his own mother, but we’re not talking about me!” It caught me off-guard and I had ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Change And Faith!

    Contributed by David Trexler on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,180 views

    Sometimes I believe we view Pentecost as a four letter word.

    Sermon for Matthew 7:21-29 June, 1st 2008 Today is the third Sunday after Pentecost. Pentecost by far is the longest of the church seasons—spanning a total of 26 weeks, half of the church year, now all the way up to Advent. Why so long you might ask? Well I am always pleased when you guys ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mark Baker avatar

    Go And Sin No More

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Feb 23, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,311 views

    Salvation, spirit, soul, and body, doesn’t come from our works, but through the grace of God.

    John 5:14 Afterward Jesus found him in the temple, and said to him, "See, you have been made well. Sin no more, lest a worse thing come upon you.’’ Let’s read this whole passage of Scripture. John 5:1 After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2. Now there is in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Truth About Rich People

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Nov 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,290 views

    Wealth is only a problem if hording becomes a way of life

    The Truth about Rich People James 5:1-6 Watching all the financial news this week, I heard names of wealthy people mentioned that I did not recognize. One of the people mentioned had thrown his support behind one of the hurting financial companies. The said that he was putting up “9 billion ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Quint Pitts avatar

    High Rollers Series

    Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,315 views

    A look at the classic Paschal’s Wager using Moses as the ultimate example.

    Scene Setup: Will Turner is aboard The Flying Dutchman -- the ghostly vessel of Davy Jones -- on a mission to steal a key to a mysterious chest. The only problem is that he has no idea where to look. He comes upon some of the ship’s crew playing a dicing game. Roll Pirates of the Caribbean ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "Spiritual Warfare: A Winnable War”, Pt. 1

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Oct 5, 2008
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,240 views

    Its high time Christians stop sounding retreat and start shouting “charge”! Instead of the devil taking it to us, we should be taking it the devil – that’s the heart of spiritual warfare!

    “Spiritual Warfare: A Winnable War”, Pt. 1 Ephesians 6:10-12 During one of the darkest periods of WW2 after the collapse of the French to Germany and before America got involved, Winston Churchill gave a speech on BBC radio that rallied his country in a powerful way. He said in part, “Now that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    The Wicked Love Darkness - Job Chapter Twenty Four Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 13,741 views

    This is a study on Job chapter twenty four.

    Job continues to speak. Here he takes a good look at those who practice wickedness. Chapter twenty-four could be outlined: Job 24 - The wicked often go unpunished. (verses 1-12) The wicked love darkness. (verses 13-17) The judgment of the wicked. (verses 18-25) 1 "Since times are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational