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The Look, The Lure & The Lie Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 6, 2004

based on 28 ratings

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This message deals with helping the believer understand temptation and how to live in victory over temptation.

EXTREME MAKEOVER – PART THREE “THE LOOK, THE LURE, & THE LIE” JAMES 1:13-18 - ©DR. LARRY L. THOMPSON (2004) “When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; [14] but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding Catastrophe

Contributed by Brad Froese on Oct 6, 2004

based on 5 ratings

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One day, mankind will face the stark reality of eternity. Today, every man and woman is faced with the decision of a lifetime: choose life by the blood of Jesus Christ, or let the pride, the sin, and all the mistakes, which stand between us and God separ

(Making the big decisions too late.) Open: The story of loosing my brother Kenny. My desperate hope that he’s in Heaven with the Lord, but I’m just not sure if that’s true or not. I stood there in my room alone after he died, weeping to God, wishing I could say a final goodbye, tell him how much ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Tips For Generous Heart Series

Contributed by John Baker on Jan 12, 2006

based on 3 ratings

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Series on Christian Stewardship

Title: Tips for a Generous Heart Place: Oakdale Wesleyan Church Date: February 13, 2005 Subject: Living the Uncomplicated Life Introduction Americans per capita are the wealthiest people on earth and it is said of us that we are also the most generous people on earth. From the experiences I have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Holiness

God Love 'em

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 17, 2006

based on 64 ratings

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Sanctity of Life Sunday-- A focus on several groups God loves today, inc. the unborn. Link included to formatted text, and PowerPoint Presentation.

“God Love ‘em” Jeremiah 1:5 One of the most memorable moments in my life was when my wife returned home from an ultrasound and said, “there’s 2 of them…it’s twins!” And thru the next dozen or more ultrasounds we watched them grow, move, and fight! And as we’d look at them on the ultrasound ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Up For God - More Than Enough Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 17, 2005

based on 67 ratings

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Many times it’s difficult to stand up for God... especially when it comes to the matter of our giving. (Offering was taken after sermon and the offering increased significantly over the Sunday before)

OPEN: The minister was preoccupied with thoughts of how he was going to, after the worship service, ask the congregation to come up with more money than they were expecting for repairs to the church building. Therefore, he was annoyed to find that the regular organist was sick and a substitute had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let's Expect A Miracle Of Giving

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 5, 2004

based on 35 ratings

| 5,295 views

Throughout the bible the Stewardship of money is taught. Jesus had more to say about money than He had to say about heaven. From the Biblical perspective giving is not a duty it is a privilege.

“Let’s Expect A Miracle of Giving in 2004” Philippians 4:10-13, 19 A want-to-be truck driver completed an intensive, one-month course leading to being licensed to drive an 18-wheeler. At the end of the course, each candidate was quizzed by a panel of experienced drivers. The questions were ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-19

Denomination: Free Methodist

Striving For Holiness

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Sep 18, 2002

based on 124 ratings

| 17,465 views

This sermons takes a look at why it is that we as Christians should strive for holiness and then looks at three practical applications to help us to strive for that holiness.

A Man was sitting in his recliner when his youngest son walked in and asked if he could ask his a few questions. The Father said sure but he asked what is this for? The young boy replied, “It’s for a project as school. We have to write a report about a role model in our life.” His father was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-19

Denomination: Methodist

What Is Truth?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 13, 2002

based on 144 ratings

| 21,393 views

Truth is: 1. A person 2. Real 3. Eternal

Truth has fallen on hard times. In a Barna research poll that was just completed this month, several troubling facts came to light about where the American public is intellectually and spiritually. The poll examined several different beliefs and found that, “most adults reject the notions of ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-38

Denomination: Methodist

The Davinci Code - Faith, Fact Or Fiction? (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 1, 2006

based on 39 ratings

| 4,790 views

What’s the fuss about? If it’s just a novel that Hollywood turned into a movie, nobody’s going to Hell over it -- are they? ARE THEY?

Most of the time on Sunday mornings I “teach” through a sermon. Today I will preach this sermon. Teaching is an indirect way to your heart through your head. When the logic and information go through the filter of the brain, God’s Spirit molds it, shapes it into an inspirational reality and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:24

Denomination: United Methodist

The Da Vinci Code-- Exposing The Errors

Contributed by John Hamilton on May 7, 2006

based on 45 ratings

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Exposing the lies and answering the main questions posed by "The DaVinci Code."

The Da Vinci Deception, 1 Tim 1:3; 4:1,2 1 Timothy 1:3 (NIV), “As I urged you when I went into Macedonia, stay there in Ephesus so that you may command certain men not to teach false doctrines any longer.” 1 Timothy 4:1-2, “The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping The Main Thing The Main Thing

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 27, 2007

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Refocusing/reminding our church on the main thing of making disciples of Jesus.

The beginning of the year tends to be a time for fresh starts, we refocus and remind ourselves of what is most important. As we look back on the past year we sometimes realize we may not have been doing everything perhaps we should have been doing. For some they realize they need to quit a habit, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Methodist

Prophets And Losses

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Sep 18, 2007

based on 8 ratings

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False prophets are not just an Old Testament problem. We have them in full force today, in all denominations, telling us that God is “doing a new thing,” misinterpreting Isaiah 43:19 to justify sin.

Other Scriptures used: Jeremiah 23:23-29 Psalm 82 Hebrews 12:1-14 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) False prophets are not just an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Life's Greatest Choices

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on May 4, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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A baccalaureate message on the way our choices determine largely how we spend our lives and where we will be in eternity.

LIFE’S GREATEST CHOICES (A Baccalaureate Message) "In all your ways acknowledge (know) Him and He will make straight your paths." - Proverbs 3:6 The Bible and literature join hands in viewing life as a journey or a road. A popular folk song says, "How many roads must a man walk down, before he ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Living Room: A Place For Values Series

Contributed by Stewart Holloway on Nov 14, 2006

based on 5 ratings

| 8,275 views

In 21st century homes, values are determined and developed in the living room.

We have a crisis of values in American society today. On many fronts, we are seeing the breakdown of Judeo-Christian values. The sanctity of human life is being traded for sensual gratification without consequence through abortion and for convenience through euthanasia. We are seeing the sanctity ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Mile Wide And An Inch Deep Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 14, 2007

based on 5 ratings

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31st in a series on Ephesians. Paul gives Christians some instruction on how to avoid a faith with no depth.

Artemus Ward, an early American humorist, once described the South Platte River in northeast Colorado as “a mile wide and an inch deep”. It would be a considerable river, he mused, if it were turned on its side. Unfortunately, Ward’s description of the South Platte River could just as easily be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

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