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  • Bruce Montgomery avatar

    The Danger Of Drifting Away Series

    Contributed by Bruce Montgomery on Apr 17, 2008
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     | 10,058 views

    The process and causes of spiritual drifting, and the importance of paying careful attention to God’s word of salvation through Jesus, the anchor of our souls, in order to keep from drifting.

    The Danger of Drifting Away Hebrews 2:1-4 By Dr. R Bruce Montgomery INTRO We were having a honeymoon picnic on Lake Taneycomo in Branson, Mo - . After pulling to shore to eat, I put our blanket and food back into the boat. My bride Connie thought she should help, and she put the anchor into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Is It So Hard To Do The Right Thing

    Contributed by Tim Larrimore on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,884 views

    WHY IS IT SO HARD FOR CHRISTIANS TO LIVE LIKE THE BIBLE TELLS US?

    WHY IS IT SO HARD TO DO THE RIGHT THING? Text: Romans 7:14-25 Intro: The church sign at White Springs Baptist church has this on it. 1. WHY IS IT SO HARD FOR PERSON WHO IS NOT SAVED TO DO THE RIGHT THING? A) Satan is against them. Isa 14:12 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What I Want To Be When I Grow Up

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,473 views

    God Takes those who trust in Him and provides them with the opportunity to be what He wants them to be.

    April 20, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Isaiah 44:1-5 Subject: Stages of Growth Title: What I Want to be When I Grow Up One of the really special things that I have held on to as a dad is that as our children grew I celebrated the various changes that they went through as they grew. Yes, some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Dead To Sin And Alive To God Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 19, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,140 views

    This sermon explores how we can live obediently in light of God’s grace.

    Scripture Let us read Romans 6:1-14: "1 What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? 2 By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it? 3 Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4 We were buried ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mark Nichols avatar

    Growing Through Fear Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Apr 19, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,985 views

    Fear can have a tight grip. Will we allow the grip of fear to keep us from growing in God?

    TEXT: Matthew 1:18-25 TITLE: Growing Pain #3 - Growing through Fear TOPIC: Spiritual Growth SERIES: The Growing Church OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, April 20, 2008 PROP.: Fear can have a tight grip. Will we allow the grip of fear to keep us from growing in our trust of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    Every Life Is Touched By Trials Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,221 views

    None of us can sidestep the pains, problems, sorrows, and sufferings of life!

    1. Everything UNDER THE SUN is vanity & emptiness. a. That’s the testimony of King Solomon. He had it all. b. Money. Wisdom. Women. Possessions. Power. Prestige. c. But it didn’t do it for him. It left him empty & hollow. d. He writes the book of Ecclesiastes to tell us how it went. e. At the end ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Casting Your Cares Upon Him Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,885 views

    Humbly cast your cares, soberly resist the devil, and confidently stand in God’s grace.

    1. It’s been my prayer that we all gain a greater love & appreciation for Pastor Peter. a. He loves Jesus and because of that love he loves the flock! b. Writing to those scattered, hassled believers in the first century, he encouraged & exhorted them. c. And through Him, the Holy Spirit has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Help To Steady On Strong Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 29, 2008
     | 3,448 views

    Peter - encourages us in our walk with the Lord.

    1. When I think of our beloved pastor Peter, he’s so encouraging to me in my walk with the Lord. a. He encourages me both in his letters & especially by his life. FIRST OFF: I notice that I’m so much like him. • I talk instead of listening. I sleep when I should be praying. • I step out when I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Diet For Eternity Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on May 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,360 views

    Now some of you are involved in the “First Place” diet. You are trying to lose weight. I have a new diet to tell you about too. It’s called the “Bread of Life” diet. I hope that by the end of the day, you will try it!

    Exodus Part 16: A Diet for Eternity Prayer Joke? Review/Intro: We are on our journey through the wilderness along with 1.5 million or more Jews fleeing Egypt. They are entering the land of Midian, a vast desert where water and food are in short supply. It was a major challenge to feed 125 of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing Pains Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on May 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,080 views

    Suffering for the Kingdom of God.

    1. Paul was the kind of guy that didn’t quit. a. His heart LARGE, his energy levels HIGH, his love DEEP. b. His first calling was to GO INTO ALL THE WORLD and share the gospel. When speaking to Ananias Jesus says… Acts 9.15-16 But the Lord said to him, "Go, for he is a chosen vessel of Mine to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard White avatar

    And The Gospel Goes On Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Aug 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,502 views

    The theme of Acts is not just the works of the apostles but that nothing stops God from spreading His word.

    And the Gospel goes on. Acts 8:1-24 Very anticlimactically written, from this point on there is a shift from Peter and John to a man named Saul. Saul is introduced as being present when Stephen was stoned and that he gave his approval. Dr. Luke gives us insight into Saul and then will compare it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeremias Fababier avatar

    Building A Balance Life Series

    Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 3, 2008
     | 8,747 views

    Many people want to experience healthy and fruitful life but are not willing to do things. We need to be intentional, ideal and incessant about it.

    TOPIC: BUILDING LIFE CAREFULLY Text: I Corinthians 3:10b v. 10b, “10 By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should be careful how he builds.” Introduction: Balance living is what people needed in our time. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry Stepp avatar

    Is It Nothing To You

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,833 views

    Taking time to place those things that are important to the life of a saint

    IS IT NOTHING TO YOU, AS YE PASS BY? Lamentations 1:12 Introduction: Jerusalem, sitting dejected on the ground, calls on those that passed by, to consider whether her example did not concern them. Her outward sufferings were great, but her inward sufferings were harder to bear, through the sense ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Romans 10 Study

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,056 views

    outline of Vv.1-10

    Romans Outline: 10: 1-10 Study page ~ The key to God’s past dealings w/ Israel is His sovereignty. (Which means dominion, rule or power.) ~ The key to God’s present dealings w/ everyone is His wonderful Grace. ~ Today God is offering salvation to the Jew, as well as the Gentiles. ~ If a Jew or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Drop Dead And Live

    Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,420 views

    If the sinful nature has been crucified with Christ, why is it still so active?

    March 11, 1974: Japanese Lt. Hiroo Onoda, a World War II holdout for nearly 30 years, emerged from the Philippine jungles yesterday (this was 21 years ago yesterday). He told Japanese newsmen he had not come out before be cause "I had not received the order." Onoda, who turned 52 yesterday, met ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal