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  • Daryl Bahn avatar

    Upward And Outward

    Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Oct 5, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 6,088 views

    The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Year C; The people of the world live lives that are DOWNWARD and INWARD. As God’s people, redeemed by Jesus’ blood and righteousness, we can live our lives UPWARD and OUTWARD.

    Imagine a ship at sea. The clouds are dark, the wind is strong, and the waves are rough. Is the ship in danger? It all depends on direction—which way it is headed. If it is going toward the harbor, it’s safe. If it is pointed toward the rocks, it’s in trouble! Life is like that. Two identical ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Are You Waiting For? Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 11, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 4,968 views

    A deductive exposition of the text calling seekers to receive Christ and believers to grow in grace in order to meet him face to face without any shame when he returns.

    Introduction: Does anyone here like to wait? I know many of us struggle with procrastination at times, but do you really enjoy waiting? How many people here look for the longest slowest line when making a purchase at the store? Don’t we prefer to grumble and complain when the line we left for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Cross I Need

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 31, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 3,402 views

    Compare your life with the life of a man who met Jesus up while on his way to punish Jesus’ disciples. What did the cross mean to him?

    Let’s think for a moment about a man who was moving up the ladder of success in his field, having been taught in the finest schools, awarded most likely to succeed among his peers, powerful and on fire with a bright future before him. But suddenly he threw it all away. He gave up marriage, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    The Signpost Of Sinfulness #3

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 9, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 2,398 views

    This sermon is about the mastery of sin in the believer’s life.

    Sunday Morning March 26, 2000 Bel Aire Baptist Church Hobbs, NM THE SIGNPOST OF SINFULNESS [#3] The Mastery Of Sin In The Believer’s Life JAMES 4:13-17; GALATIANS 5:16-23 Introduction: Isaiah 35:8: "And a highway shall be there, and a way, And it shall be called The way of holiness..." 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Worry

    Contributed by Michael Sampson on Apr 15, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,257 views

    What does the bible say about worry?

    Seek ye First Matt 6:25-34 25 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? 26 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Charles Lane III avatar

    Do You Have A Biblical Worldview?

    Contributed by Charles Lane Iii on Mar 27, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 10,136 views

    Whether you view the world through its own eyes or through the eyes of God will make all the difference, in this life and for all eternity.

    DO YOU HAVE A BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW? Text: Matthew 22:29 Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the Scriptures, nor the power of God. KJV Jesus replied, “You are in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God. NIV Jesus answered and said to them, “You are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Forgotten Many!

    Contributed by Jim Mazzulla on Apr 6, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,120 views

    As the years roll by, it seems that many have forgotten that they were once lost and have been found by the LOVE of JESUS!

    "The Forgotten MANY!" “…The harvest truly [is] great, but the labourers [are] few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest.” Luke 10:2 WARNING: Today’s devotion may be hazardous to religious hypocrites and those caught up in false ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    True Verses False Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Nov 4, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,070 views

    Part 14 in a series in the book of James

    A Life of Works Produced By Faith Part 14 “True Verses False Wisdom” Date: November 3, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: James 3:13-18 Introduction We continue our study in the book of James picking up in chapter 3. We have said over and over again, I believe it is worth repeating this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Narnia: Beyond The Wardrobe Series

    Contributed by Christian Breuninger on Dec 12, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,207 views

    We are haunted by a desire for another land, which is our home with God.

    Beyond the Wardrobe A sermon by Pastor Christian Breuninger (delivered December 4, 2005) I confess to being a sucker for fantasy, and I am especially fond of Chronicles of Narnia. When I saw the trailers for this upcoming film, I thought: why not explore spiritual wonders woven into timless ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Passion Is Our Priority Series

    Contributed by Dj Castilleja on Jun 20, 2007
     | 5,483 views

    What ever we are passionate about the most will get our priority.

    Our Passion is Our Priority Welcome to week two of the “Summer of Passion Series.” Passion is an extreme excitement, a deep devotion and a longing love for something. God would desire that we would be passionate about him. Jesus tells us to “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Roger Roark avatar

    What's In Your Heart? What's In Your Wallet?

    Contributed by Roger Roark on Jul 13, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,003 views

    Do you have a heart for supporting world missions? Will you give of your time and money?

    WHAT’S IN YOUR HEART? WHATS IN YOUR WALLET ? By Roger Roark ------------(TITUS 2:11-14 ) Titus 2:11-14 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, [12] Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Art Campbell avatar

    Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted Series

    Contributed by Art Campbell on Aug 11, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,832 views

    One of the few things Jesus promised us in this life is persecution!

    Matt 5.10-12 "Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." On June 17, 2004, when Sister Jiang Zongxiu went to the market in Guizhou Province, China, she thought it would be just another day. Along with her mother-in-law, Jiang went through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    Christ Prepared The Church For Life Beyond His Death

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on May 9, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,130 views

    A sermon for the 6th Sunday of Easter, Series C

    6th Sunday of Easter, May 13, 2007, “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son into our world, that through his death and resurrection, we might be restored to a right and meaningful ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    The Genuine Christian Faces Tough Times Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,894 views

    1st in a series from the book of James that examines the realities of the genuine Christian life. This sermon deals with the tough times we face in life.

    “THE GENUINE CHRISTIAN FACES TOUGH TIMES” James 1:1-12 INTRO – Begin series out of James today – “The Genuine Christian Life.” Theme of James – the marks of maturity in the Christian life. James dealing with several different issues and problems in this book, but all are due to spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Have Peace With God Through Our Lord Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,571 views

    Lent 2 (B) - Believers have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Our peace is in God’s forgiveness, full and free. Our peace is in having heavenly hope.

    WE HAVE PEACE WITH GOD THROOUGH OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST (Outline) February 17, 2008 – LENT 2 - Romans 5:1-11 INTRO: Peace is a word filled with meaning. Peace is also a word that is hard to fulfill on this side of heaven. Our world is not a place of peace. Our world really cannot offer any ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran