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  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Ruth: You And Me, Me And You

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 14, 2012
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     | 9,214 views

    Mother's Day Sermon focusing on the risk and reward from chapter 1 of Ruth.

    Ruth: You and me, me and you May 13, 2012 Ruth 1:1-17 I started the sermon with this video which I made and can be found on youtube ~ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4_cBurqeqg Most people love a good comeback? They love when the underdog wins? In life, it does our hearts good to see someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking A Leap

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Jan 26, 2020
     | 4,919 views

    A challenge to take leap of faith - a risk - for God

    Genesis 12:1-9 Hebrews 11:1-3 & 8-12 Psalm 91 Mark 1:16-20 This year is a leap year. 29 February is a special day which comes round only once every four years. 29 February is considered by some as a day to do something out of the usual, such as women proposing marriage to men. Radio 4’s PM ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Going After The One Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017
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    Our lives are most meaningful, most fulfilled, most exciting when we join Jesus on His mission. The One=the one who is lost and separated from the Father: The risk, The intentionality, The dedication, and The reward.

    January 22 Going after The One Luke 15:3-10 Our lives are most meaningful, most fulfilled, most exciting when we join Jesus on His mission. The One=the one who is lost and separated from the Father The risk The intentionality The dedication The reward The Father asks: “What will you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Step Out

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 29, 2013
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     | 11,132 views

    For many of us, the biggest decision we make is spiritual, the moment you decide to follow Jesus and the moment you decide to respond to God’s call upon your life. The Hebrew people are at such a moment of decision in their journey

    Step Up and Step Out! Joshua 3:1-8 Have you ever been at a crossroads, a time in your life where you needed to make a critical decision that is going to have a huge effect on the rest of your life. You come to a moment and have to make a choice about what you’re going to do and the direction ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Blessed Are The Peacemakers Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Feb 22, 2022
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    Our "default setting" seems to be to find ways NOT to be at peace. But Jesus tells us that God is pleased when we do.

    Friction points * Ex: [IMAGE of toilet paper rolls up and down] What’s the correct way to install the paper roll in the bathroom? * Silly, but it is an example of a situation where people can get into conflict with one another. * There are a lot more important friction points in life. They are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christian 12 Steps

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 8, 2014
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    Recently I had a witnessing opportunity with an alcoholic who wanted nothing to do with Jesus but was devoted to the "god as we understand him" promoted in the 12 step program. This is a closer look at those steps and how they compare to Scripture.

    Recount the interaction between the alcoholic and me at the dinner we were catering with Barb in Collins Center. He was drunk He did not want to hear about Jesus He kept referring to "god as I understand him" 12 Steps of AA (written in the past tense for some reason) 1) "We admitted we were ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Avoiding Costly Mistakes At All Costs - Satisfaction Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Oct 1, 2006
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     | 2,946 views

    The message deals with the costly mistake of being satisfied.

    Avoiding Costly Mistakes - Satisfaction Acts 1:8; 8:1 Pastor Don Jones West Glendale Baptist Church The mission of the church was given to the disciples in Acts 1:8. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deliver Us From Evil

    Contributed by Darryl Ward on Oct 18, 2010
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     | 4,064 views

    How addiction is very closely related to possession, and how Jesus can set us free.

    Some of you may know I have not been a faithfully worshipping churchgoer all my life. Not counting a brief flirtation with the Russian Orthodox Church, I was not part of any Christian community between the ages of 18 and 38. If you had asked me what my religious beliefs were, I would have probably ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Battle Ground Of Christian Liberty

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 16, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,201 views

    A Detailed look at the Consumption of Alcohol by the Born-Again Believer

    Most battles (including the church) throughout history were fought by two opposing forces who firmly believed they were right, and the other was wrong, so much so that they were willing to kill to hold and propagate their beliefs. Every human being has confirmation biases of selective thinking ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Viper's Venom

    Contributed by Michael Bowen on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,039 views

    Two important facts about alcohol

    The Viper’s Venom - Proverbs 23:31-35 Introduction: A teacher was trying to show her class the dangers of alcohol by using a visual aid. She had a glass of water on the table and a glass of beer on the table. In between the two she had a bowl of live worms. She then told her class how she was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    What If . . .

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 6, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,676 views

    What if . . . we really gave our lives to Christ? What would happen?

    Mark 5:1-20 What Do You Fear? January 29, 2012 “What are the two biggest fears in your life?” Most people could name one or two fears. But I really think two of our greatest fears might be exact opposites. How’s that? For me, I don’t like snakes and heights. How are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Substance Abuse

    Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Jul 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,043 views

    This sermon looks at the damage done by substance abuse. With numerous biblical stories about alcohol abuse followed up by the need to put our trust in Jesus, it balances modern statistics with solid biblical teaching. It also covers matters such as illeg

    Hot topics – Substance Abuse Introduction: This is a different sermon to the ones I normally preach but for two weeks of the year I like to approach hot topics that I normally would not preach on. Hence this week I am preaching on ‘drugs’ and next week I am preaching on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I'd Avoid Being Half Baked

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 30, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,968 views

    A sermon adapted from Clovis Chappell out of his book, "If I Were Young". Focuses on Jesus as a role model and how to avoid being unbalanced.

    Hosea 7:8 I’D Avoid Being Half-Baked Adapted from “If I Were Young” by Clovis Chappell Introduction: Waiting for God was a British sitcom that ran from 1990 to 1994. You can see it on PBS from time to time. "Waiting for God" takes place in a British Retirement home. This program brings to light ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bob Joyce avatar

    After You've Said You're Sorry

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jul 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,571 views

    Repentance needs to lead to future avoidance if we are to live for Christ.

    Have you ever wondered why there are so many tales of failure in God’s Word ... so many indications of how people have failed in life? This suggests two things to me, among many others. One is that the Bible has these kinds of stories in it because God wrote it. If people had written this in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Should We Avoid Being Conformed To The Pattern Of This World? (Rom. 12:

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 49,651 views

    How Should We Avoid Being Conformed to the Pattern of This World? (Rom. 12:2)

    How Should We Avoid Being Conformed to the Pattern of This World? (Rom. 12:2) There is always a danger of giving in to the temptations of the world to just feel like being “normal” in our modern society. Today it is easier to try to fit in, blend in and give in to the popular trends in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational