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  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    You've Got What It Takes

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Mar 19, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 22,278 views

    Three steps to joining Christ on the adventure of a life.

    Luke 3:21-38 You’ve Got What It Takes Woodlawn Missionary Baptist Church March 19, 2006 Introduction What do you want to be when you grow up? Do you remember being asked that question when you were growing up? Some of you still ask me that question. A few weeks ago Mrs. Coffin asked me how tall I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Consecration Power Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Dec 11, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,567 views

    Where does spiritual power come from? Does it come from saying the right words, and doing the right deeds? Or is there something else?

    Encountering God #15: Consecration Power People are searching for supernatural power! Fallen man’s desire is to “be like God.” You don’t have to look much further than your television screen to find such titles as Heroes, Spiderman and Fantastic Four – where ordinary people possess ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Circumstances Confuse Us Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Jun 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,532 views

    Joy Stealers are the tools Satan uses to rob us of our joy in serving the cause of Christ.To help us defeat the joy stealers of this life, Paul wrote the book of Philippians. Paul knew there would be times we could not be happy, but in Christ, we could al

    Introduction: This past weekend, our family celebrated Kathy’s parents 50th wedding anniversary. We spent all day Friday decorating the church in preparation for the big night. Kathy had planned the celebration to be a big surprise, and sure enough, her parents were surprised as 75 of their friends ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Faith Of A Child

    Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 12,645 views

    Delivered the week after VBS. Jesus used a child to teach His disciples about humility and simplicity of faith. Jesus, the busiest man on earth, had time to bless children. Children: we should be more like them, Jesus said to welcome a child is to welc

    07/01/2007 The Faith of a Child (Matthew 18: 1-6) Intro: VBS – I have spent a big part of my week here with the kids and working on VBS, and I was a little worried about having the time to really immerse myself God’s Word for our Message this week. A good message is kind of like coffee, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Balancing Career And Family With Faith Series

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 13, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,969 views

    Our career and our families are two potential idols in our lives. But faith helps keep them in proper perspective and enables you to find a balance.

    Last week we started our series on Canadian Idols. We explained that idols are anything in our lives that take the place of God. God alone deserves and belongs in the place of priority in our lives, and when anything or anyone pushes Him aside, that becomes an idol for us. Historically, people ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Wild At Heart

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jul 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,678 views

    What has God set in our masculine heart?

    Wild At Heart June 17, 2007 (Father’s Day) Genesis 1:27 Genesis 2:7-8 This past Tuesday our family was at the dinner table having supper when I noticed a bunny hop into our front yard. I didn’t mention it at first because it was dinnertime and because I remember the last time a bunny came into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Keeping The Standard Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 7, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 22,074 views

    We must have the courage to expect righteousness.

    KEEPING THE STANDARD Nehemiah 13:1-31 S: Courage Th: Brave Hearts Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO EXPECT RIGHTEOUSNESS. ?: What? What should we be expecting and what should we be watching out for? KW: Compromises TS: We will find in our study of Nehemiah 13:1-31 four compromises that get in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Is Easy Being Green Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 3,567 views

    This is the fourth installment in a series I did on I Corinthians 13 entitled "Love of Another Kind", and deals with JEALOUSY and ENVY.

    “It is Easy Being Green!” I Corinthians 13:4 December 8, 2002 Love of Another Kind – I Corinthians 13 Talk about romantic; it’s hard to envision a scene much more so. My wife and I met…in a pizza parlor…at the birthday party of a mutual friend…who loved the Muppets. There, staring up at me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Determination Factor Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 23, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,824 views

    The demonstration of our love for God is in our love and service to others

    (This message adapted from The Purpose-Driven Life, by Rick Warren) SERIES: “THE GROWTH FACTORS” TEXT: PHILIPPIANS 2:1-11 TITLE: “THE DETERMINATION FACTOR” INTRODUCTION: A. Chuck Colson has observed that when the Communists took over Russia in 1917, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Barbecue

    Contributed by Karl Ingersoll on Jun 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,042 views

    Faith comes to most of us some packaged form. In the lives of many Christians it is never unpacked - it remains in the box.

    I have had this idea for a sermon illustration rattling around in my brain. Today seemed like the perfect day to use it. A few weeks ago now I referenced the beginnings of this illustration. It actually began with new siding and windows on our home. That meant a new deck. The old one was an ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Maintaining Focus Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 2, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,035 views

    As long as we are in the midst of our journey in this world, we are subject to distractions. How do we maintain our focus?

    “Maintaining Focus” 1 Jn. 2:15-17 & Phil. 3:1-14 A young woman is taking her final exam. She’s excited and relieved because the teacher asked the right questions and she really knows the answers. But part way through the test she looks out the window and sees her boyfriend ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Strong Drink Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 30, 2012
     | 4,280 views

    Jesus knew about strong drink. His whole life was but a preparation to drink, not a jigger, but a full cup down to the last dregs.

    Introduction Some people questioned me about the title of this sermon, “Strong Drink.” How much do I know about strong drink? Actually, nothing; not because of virtue so much as repulsion. Those shows that show a guy tossing down a jigger of whiskey, then shaking his head and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Master Submission Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 21, 2012
     | 4,250 views

    Self-centeredness and the 'me first' attitude permeate our culture. But Paul points us in a different direction.

    “Building Quality Relationships: With Christians – Master Submission” Phil. 2:1-11 & Eph. 5:18-21 Michael Hernandez has written a piece called “Property Laws as Viewed by a Toddler.” Included are the following toddler laws: “If I like it, it’s mine. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Experience The Spirit Through Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 31, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,448 views

    James speaks of two sets of attitudes. One focuses on negative attitudes and the other positive attitudes. One leads us to experiencing the Spirit in our choices and values of life while the other leads to bondage from our choices and values in life.

    Series: Experience the Spirit Romans 12 Living Sacrifices 1Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. 2Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Following Jesus Without Denominationalism Series

    Contributed by Sam Baker on Mar 25, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,873 views

    I am by no means a perfect man . . . and I know I make mistakes . . . but I do everything I can possibly do to make sure that when I am preaching to you on any given topic, that I have the Word of GOD to back me up . . . With that in mind, I want to s

    Following Jesus without Denominationalism Part 8: “Maintaining Unity in the Local Community” You know you have to admit the fact that when a preacher gets on a topic such as this, he has to be most careful to word himself just as the LORD would have him do . . . I know a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal