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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Why Do You Ask? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,913 views

    Neither conservatives nor liberals are really interested in learning; all want their opinions confirmed. Jesus teaches us how to deal with both by asking questions to test the argumentative spirit, to test honesty, and to get people to listen to their ow

    Some folks want their religion to confirm everything they’ve already committed to, but other folks want, or say they want, a religion that will challenge to change. And there isn’t much common ground between these two types. Or is there? Some folks want their religion to confirm everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Filled With The Spirit" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 21, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 7,379 views

    We all agree that at salvation the Holy Spirit indwells us; so why does Paul exhort us to ’be filled with the Spirit’? (#7 in The Christian Victor series)

    “So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord; always giving ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Your Life's New Ambitions

    Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Apr 5, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,405 views

    Paul shows us godly ambition, which is focused on Christ

    Fifth Sunday in Lent — March 28, 2004 Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Philippians 3:8-14 Your Life’s New Ambitions I. Know Christ II. Pursue the Prize III. Keep Your Eyes on the Finish Line Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Priestly People - For Real Or For Show? Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 25, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,883 views

    As a Royal Priesthood, God demands that we walk in integrity.

    April 25, 2004 Morning Worship Text: Malachi 2:1-7 Subject: Corrupt Priesthood Title: Priestly People – For Real or For Show? Today we are going to continue in our series as we go through Malachi. If you remember from last week we saw that Malachi had a burden for God’s people. God loves His ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    God's Purpose

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 278 ratings
     | 57,967 views

    1- God’s purpose in our church 2-God’s purpose in our sinful world 3- God’s purpose in our hurting world

    INTRO.- ILL.- Here is what some call “The Property Laws of a Toddler.” 1. If I like it, it’s mine. 2. If it’s in my hand, it’s mine. 3. If I can take it from you, it’s mine. 4. If I had it a little while ago, it’s mine. 5. If it’s mine, it must never appear to be yours in any way. 6. If I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    That's When You Need Him Most

    Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 75 ratings
     | 13,494 views

    TEXT: John 6:66-69 "From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him.

    TEXT: John 6:66-69 "From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him. {67} "You do not want to leave too, do you?" Jesus asked the Twelve. {68} Simon Peter answered him, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. {69} We believe and know that you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mary Lewis avatar

    Playing Defense In The Game Of Love Series

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 11, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 5,642 views

    If God loves us so much, why don’t we always live in that love?

    Introduction I’ve taken several long road trips in the last year. I’ve discovered that the best way for me to maintain my alertness and my sanity is to listen to audio books. I’ve become a fan of Tom Bodett, the guy who does the Motel 6 ads, whose most famous line was “We’ll leave the light on for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are Forgiven!

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 180 ratings
     | 16,676 views

    We are forgiven in Christ.

    WE ARE FORGIVEN! Rom. 5:8-11 INTRO.- Forgiveness if a beautiful thing, but not everyone expresses it or demonstrates it. ILL.- A couple had been married for 15 years. They were having more than the usual marital disagreements. They wanted to make their marriage work, however, and agreed on an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    On The Run

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 286 ratings
     | 53,399 views

    We cannot escape God.

    ON THE RUN Jonah 1:1-17 S: Evangelism Th: My Life as God’s Light Pr: WE CANNOT ESCAPE GOD. KW: Stages TS: In Jonah 1, we will find seven stages that unfold showing how we cannot escape God. Inductive The _____ stage is… I. COMMISSION (1-2) II. COMPREHENSION (3) III. CALAMITY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wayde Wilson avatar

    Forfeiting Your Freedom

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 21, 2002
    based on 145 ratings
     | 12,410 views

    As United States citizens we enjoy the blessings of freedom.

    INTRO: As United States citizens we enjoy the blessings of freedom. But freedom can be lost. In the last 20-30 years, religious freedom has come under vicious attack in America. You can no longer pray at graduation ceremonies or high school football games. You can’t witness on the job. You can’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Simmons avatar

    Making Something Of Bad Apples

    Contributed by David Simmons on Jan 18, 2001
    based on 129 ratings
     | 8,679 views

    God has given each of us the opportunity, the freedom to choose for ourselves so he could have a genuine relationship with us.

    Well… I have to confess that for some time now, I have been harboring a deep-rooted fear. It began several years ago as a 22 year old Summer Youth Worker. Our pastor had left; we were in an interim period, and it looked as if I might have to step in and preach on Father’s Day. But you know you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Black avatar

    1st Things 1st: "God Is A Loving Father" Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on Jun 16, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,657 views

    To invite a more personal relationship with our Creator God by seeing Him also as a loving Father who loves each of his children without end.

    Reading: Deuteronomy 32:1-6 I suppose that I’m like a lot of us… I’ve always wanted to please my father, but many times I have felt like I just never could. …that I never could quite live up to his expectations. • My Dad has always loved baseball. Some of the only toys he had as a kid growing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Fox avatar

    Mary's Treasure Chest (Revised)

    Contributed by David Fox on Nov 12, 2001
    based on 85 ratings
     | 6,917 views

    Things that helped mary know the messiah.

    Mary’s Treasure Chest Luke 2:1-35; 42-52 I. The Christmas story from Scripture: 1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Eric Snyder avatar

    The Talanted Mr. Ripley

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 111 ratings
     | 6,311 views

    Parable of the talants. reaching potential

    The Talented Mr. Ripley, Matthew 25:14-30 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ January 5, 2003 “Novelist H.G. Wells said that wealth, notoriety, place, and power are no measures of success whatsoever. The only true measure of success is the ratio between what we might have been and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Can You Hear Me Now?

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 27, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 2,954 views

    Three invitations to know God

    Philippians 3:7-14 Can You Hear Me Now? Woodlawn Missionary Baptist Church February 26, 2006 Introduction In the early ‘90s one of the great coaching phenomenons in the NFL was Jimmy Johnson. You remember how he came into the league and took the helm of a struggling, mediocre football team and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist