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  • Michael Stark avatar

    Picking A Fight We Cannot Win

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,857 views

    Attempting to worship the Lord with one foot in the world is provocative, to say the least. Christians need to take heed to their attempts to worship.

    CORINTHIANS 10:20-22 PICKING A FIGHT WE CANNOT WIN “What pagans sacrifice they offer to demons and not to God. I do not want you to be participants with demons. You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons. You cannot partake of the table of the Lord and the table of demons. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Missionary Burnout: Causes & Cures

    Contributed by Greg Waddell on Aug 10, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 8,226 views

    A personal testimony of one missionary’s struggle with burnout and how he found relief.

    MISSIONARY BURNOUT: CAUSES & CURES BY GREG WADDELL II CORINTHIANS 2:14-17 "WHO IS EQUAL TO SUCH A TASK?" I. INTRODUCTION A. Background My wife and I have been missionaries for 18 years. In 1982, with $150 of monthly support coming in, we hit the road with our one-year-old daughter to raise funds ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Goals In Counseling For Those Facing Human Crisis

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 2,320 views

    Goals in Counseling For those Facing Human Crisis

    Goals in Counseling For those Facing Human Crisis 1. Aim to help the counselees find the solution for their problems in Jesus Christ and the scriptures. All needs can be met through His power, His love, His provisions, His word, His promises, and His comforting Spirit. Without Jesus Christ there ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Effort That Unifies

    Contributed by Mark Hensley on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 6,433 views

    Mickey a 41 year old salesman sleeps in on Sundays find out why.

    West Greeley Baptist Church June 10th 2001 “The Effort That Unifies” Ephesians 4:1-3 By Pastor Mark Hensley “As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3Make ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    Training Your Kids

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 17, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 2,485 views

    Kids WILL ask questions, won’t they? How do you handle those times? An examination of principles for training your children when they ask those tough questions.

    Daddy, why do we close our eyes when we pray? Why do we pray to God and not to Buddah? Why do we have to go to church? Why do we have to live so different? Why can’t we be like… Every parent has faced them: Those innocent questions from the angelic faces of children -- or sometimes it’s the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    What Is Your Delight?

    Contributed by Chris Cromwell on Mar 8, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,845 views

    This sermon is about finding joy in the word of God.

    THEME: THERE IS HAPPINESS IN THE WORD OF GOD SUBJECT: WHAT IS YOUR DELIGHT? By Chris Cromwell Background Scrip Psalm 1 Text Psalms 1:1,2 “1 Blessed is the man that walk not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stand in the path of sinners, nor sit in the seat of the scornful; 2 But his delight ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Frank Ellis avatar

    Resurrection Power

    Contributed by Frank Ellis on Apr 15, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,455 views

    God’s power at work in our daily life

    Read: Judges 6: 11-16 and Ephesians 1: 15-23 Text – as readings INTRODUCTION It is not easy, is it, to stand up and be counted as a Christian? Perhaps it’s more difficult in some situations than others. It may not be too difficult when you are with Christian friends; but when you are on your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tony Britt avatar

    A Life Of Thanks!

    Contributed by Tony Britt on Jan 9, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,196 views

    This Sermon focuses on the importance of living a life that says thanks to Jesus for all he has done for us. Also being thankful in life and with others.

    A Life Of Thanks An Elderly lady just finished shopping and she walks toward the door with her hands filled with bags and there is a young man coming into the store who sees that her hands are full and he graciously opens the door for her to walk through. She turned to that young man with a sigh ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Holiness And Relationships Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Feb 28, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,483 views

    God has called us to a new life and new relationships that embody the character of Christ, embrace the peace of Christ, engage in the worship of Christ and exalt the name of Christ.

    Holiness and Relationships Text: Colossians 3:12-17 Introduction: This week, as we continue in our series, "In the World, But Not of It," I want to address the topic of holiness and relationships. Before we get started, I would like to preface my message by telling you that the principles found ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Abram's Vision

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 30, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,591 views

    Abraham responds to God’s vision

    Abram’s Vision Genesis 12:1-7 This morning we continue with part 2 of a series, where we are looking at the vision held by some of the OT fathers. Today’s man of vision is Abram. In Abram’s story there are so many places where Abram looses sight of the vision and God gets him back on ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Give To God What Is God's Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 17, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 23,343 views

    Jesus’ answer reveals that we have obligations both to man and God. Are we aware of our obligations toward God? What do we really owe Him? Our life - time, tithe, talents, and sharing our faith, among other things.

    All of us have payments to make. All of us have obligations to meet. It is a way of life. • We owe for the car. We owe for the house. We owe for the fridge. • A bumper sticker reads, “We owe, we owe, so off to work we go.” • We’ve got to work because we’ve so much to pay up. Along with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    The Real Mccoy Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 86 ratings
     | 31,835 views

    James defines the difference between real and phony faith.

    Through the New Testament 2006 The Real McCoy James 1:23-27 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Did you ever wonder where that expression The Real McCoy comes from? According to the folks at phrases.org, nobody really knows for sure. Several ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Run With Persistence Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 20, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 11,452 views

    A lesson on persistence from the life of Jeremiah.

    Failed in business - Age of 22 Ran for Legislature--defeated 23 Again failed in business 24 Elected to Legislature 25 Sweetheart died 26 Had a nervous breakdown 27 Defeated for Speaker 29 Defeated for Elector 31 Defeated for Congress 34 Elected to Congress 37 Defeated for Congress 39 Defeated for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan McCann avatar

    I Am The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Apr 6, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,440 views

    How Christ comes to scatter the darkness of sin and death.

    JESUS: I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD I am sure many of you are familiar with this painting. It is by Holman Hunt and is known as ‘The Light of the World.’ It has appeared on many Christian cards etc. It depicts Christ standing in a doorway with a lantern – as if waiting to be invited in. All ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Daniel DeVilder avatar

    Praising The Real Jesus

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,363 views

    Big Idea: The People and Events around Palm Sunday and what we call the Triumphal Entry call us to praise Jesus for the King he really us and not for who we want.

    Political parties and their “parties” confetti, hoopla, nice nice, we are for things, until they affect us in a way we don’t want i saw Bob Dole in Bloomington IL. Hoopla surrounding him. Shake his (good) hand. He is revered and revealed as King of Israel AND the World, even if some are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ