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  • Glenn Newton avatar

    The Incredible Impact Of Being Choosen By God

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 18, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 11,203 views

    Of coarse we know that Loneliness, fear, and discouragement are not limited to the lives of the Early Church Christians. Today’s Christians live as strangers in a world of shifting values, questioning life issues, and some are short on Hope. Peter has

    The Incredible Impact of Being Chosen by God 1 Peter 1: 1-2 Sept. 19, 1999 Text: 1 Pet. 1: 1-2 ILL: Bob Benson, in his book, “See You at the House” describes his childhood experience on the softball field. He was always a frail kid, so when the captains picked teams based on size, ability, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Being A Christian Spouse In A Hostile Home Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 31, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,508 views

    How Christians live in a marriage with a non-Christian spouse.

    We have been going through Jesus’ disciple Peter’s first letter. Last week we looked at how we, as Christians, live as citizens of God’s kingdom, heaven, while still living here on earth in a society which frequently does not share our values. Peter’s particular focus was on how we live under the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Being Godly When No One Is Looking Series

    Contributed by Joe La Rue on Jun 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,389 views

    An examination of why it is important that we make godly choices, even if no one knows we are doing so.

    Title: Being Godly When No One Is Looking Series: Living Godly Lives (Sermon # 2) Text: 1 Tim 4:7-8 Date Preached: June 15, 2008 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 Introduction A. Hook: Several years ago I heard what is likely nothing more than an “Urban Legend,” one of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Being Still Among Shaking Circumstances

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jun 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,875 views

    How do you handle stress? What strong points do you value in your life, that keeps you going in a situation that you are unsure of? Examine how Daniel stood still among his shaky circumstance he was about to face.

    Youth Challenge: Who Is It? Each player writes down a little known truth about himself that perhaps the rest of the group doesn’t know. The paper slips are handed in and read aloud one at a time. The players guess who they think wrote that slip. After everyone has guessed, the truth is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seasons Of Creation: Being A Disciple With The Forest Series

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Sep 1, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,071 views

    God has blessed us through His creation. This sermon looks at how we are blessed by God through His trees and how we are called to look after and care for them.

    Our new worship series the Seasons of Creation, begins with Forest Sunday. Over the next four weeks we are going to focus on how God has blessed us through His creation and what it means for us to live as His disciples in this creation. Throughout history Christians have had a mixed reaction to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Seasons Of Creation: Being A Disciple With The Land Series

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Sep 11, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,539 views

    This sermon looks at how our relationship with the land has been affected by sin, how it should be and how it will be

    As we continue in our sermon series the season of creation, this week our focus is the land. When you hear the word land? What comes to mind? From my background living in the country; Farming, cropping, bush walks, salinity, hard work, wild animals come to mind,. And from my background living in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Fearing God Without Being Scared

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 11, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,962 views

    The fear of God is a theme that is mentioned throughout the Bible. But it is a subject that has been neglected by many pastors and teachers of God’s word today. The fear of God is a very important aspect in a Christian’s life because it is a characteristi

    Opening illustration: Seven years ago from today our country was under terrorist attack and the entire nation was in a grip of ’FEAR’ and ’AWE.’ Was God talking about this kind of fear or some other? Let us look into God’s Word and see what is this ‘Fear of the Lord.’ Biblical Background: The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Worldliness Is Against Being Like Jesus

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,146 views

    Being humble and not worldly

    Worldliness is against being like Jesus ALL I NEED TO LEARN ABOUT LIFE I LEARNED FROM THE EASTER BUNNY! Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. Everyone needs a friend who is all ears. There’s no such thing as too much candy. All work and no play can make you a basket case. A cute little tail ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Difference Between Being Lost And Led

    Contributed by Nakia Smith on May 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,682 views

    To truly understand where we are going in life, we need to know the if the one who is leading us has the correct directions or if he/she are following someone else.

    How many of you in here tonight have heard of the GPS Navigational System? Its main purpose is to keep you from getting lost. But if the truth were known, the easiest way to get to a specific destination is either to know where you are going before you leave or to follow someone who already knows ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Being At The Crossroad Between God And Satan

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Feb 6, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,051 views

    A sermon for Lent 1 that explores what it means to be at the crossroad between God’s way of life and Satan’s promises

    We are constantly confronted with crossroads in our life. What happens at these crossroads can have a dramatic effect on our lives. Not just now, but also for many years down the track Each Sunday in Lent we will explore some of these crossroads. Today’s Gospel reading sees Jesus at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Being Like Jesus To Your Kids

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,462 views

    Follow-up message to "Jesus Likes Kids!" about how to model Christlikeness.

    Being Like Jesus to Your Kids Matthew 19:13-15 February 3, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Introduction: Three men waiting in the room for expectant fathers waited for word on the arrival of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Being Marked By Love - Test #3 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 23, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,393 views

    The greatest proof of all that we love God is the mark of love. Since God is love, it’s impossible to love God and not to love one another.

    Do you really love God? Tonight we look at a third test that proves if you really love God. Are you marked by love? Do we love one another? The greatest proof of all that we love God is the mark of love. Since God is love, it’s impossible to love God and not to love one another. If we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being A Christian Where You Work

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 14, 2013
     | 2,330 views

    What are you willing to go thru to reach the lost?

    Philippians 4:21-22-Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren who are with me greet you. All the saints greet you, but especially those who are of Caesar’s household. Greet Every Saint-Those from different denominations, those from different backgrounds, the only stipulation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “benefits For Being In The Ministry”

    Contributed by Eliseo Tibio on Aug 17, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,485 views

    BENEFITS FOR BEING IN THE MINISTRY I. YOU WILL BE FRUITFUL. II. YOU WILL BE FULFILLED. III. THE CHURCH WILL BE FORTIFIED. "A church that does not value gift-based ministry will not grow to maturity."

    “BENEFITS FOR BEING IN THE MINISTRY” TEXT: John 15:5 INTRODUCTION: Serving the Lord in the Ministry is our great privilege and its worth rewarding. Somebody says; “you cannot get anything in serving the Lord in the church” Why some people have this negative feeling when ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Fine Art Of Being A Jumbo Shrimp

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 29, 2014
     | 4,050 views

    Seeing that real greatness comes through servanthood.

    Oxymorons are phrases that sound self-contradicting. Through the years, people have made lists of them. Maybe you’ve heard some… 1. Act naturally 2. Airline Food 3. Almost exactly 4. Alone together 5. Clearly misunderstood 6. Found missing 7. Government organization 8. New York ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ