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  • Greg Nance avatar

    Lazy Listening Leads To Being Lost

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 28, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,213 views

    Hebrews 5:11-6:12 form the third warning section of this masterful message. Hear and heed and hold on! You don’t even want to think about turning away.

    Lazy Listening Leads to Lostness Hebrews 5:11-6:9 Hebrews emphasizes hearing the word over and over. First he tells us that God has spoken his final word through Jesus his Son. Then he tells us that we must pay more careful attention to what we have heard. Next he says, today if you hear his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Glenn Newton avatar

    What Kind Of Church Will We Be? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on May 28, 2003
    based on 121 ratings
     | 10,700 views

    My heart aches for a glimpse, for a taste of what that Day of Pentecost was all about. And you know what, I have Hope that we will experience it, here, in our church, in our town, in our own families, with our own friends, with our neighbors.

    AC 2:36 "Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ." AC 2:37 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?" AC 2:38 Peter replied, "Repent ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Blake Carroll avatar

    "What Being A Child Of God Means"

    Contributed by Blake Carroll on Aug 31, 2001
    based on 30 ratings
     | 21,077 views

    The meaning of being God’s child.

    Title: “What Being A Child Of God Means” Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7 Introduction: According to God’s Word, all born-again believers are born into the family of God as a child (John 1:12), but adopted as a son (Galatians 4:5). What does it mean to be a child of God? Being a child of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Being "Wise And Learned” Vs. "Humility.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 29, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 9,102 views

    July 7, 2002 -- SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 9 Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Color: Green Title: “Being “Wise and Learned” vs. “Humility.”

    July 7, 2002 -- SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 9 Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Color: Green Title: “Being “Wise and Learned” vs. “Humility.” Jesus teaches that he is the way to the Father and that the way to him is the humble way. Chapters eleven to thirteen, are largely concerned with those ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    I Don't Wanna Be!

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 27, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,194 views

    I don’t want to be poor, hated, etc.. I don’t wanta be a Woe Christian either.

    Sometimes I can’t make up my mind. Sometimes I think I am so poor. I get depressed because I don’t have never ending resources. Then other times I am amazed at how Rich I really am. Sometimes, I can change how I feel about my situation in a flash. I believe that you know what I mean. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The High Cost Of Being Too Busy

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 28, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 13,622 views

    This message urges each one of us to take a look at our priorities. Are we at peace with God and our self?

    Scripture: 1 Kings 20:35 – 43 Title: “The High Cost of Being Too Busy” Introduction: Ahab inherited the kingship over Israel when his father died. Ahab’s name is associated with evil royalty because of the way he lived. Ahab married Jezebel who was even more wicked than him. Ahab set up altars for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Incredible Impact Of Being Choosen By God

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 18, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 10,998 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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    The Benefits Of Being A Modern Day Disciple Series

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 13,857 views

    The awesome benefits of being a disciple, this is the last sermon in a series of sermons that described the Modern Day Disciple

    The Benefits of Being a Modern Day Disciple Pastor Glenn Newton August 1, 2004 PS 1:1 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers.PS 1:2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jeffrey Smith avatar

    Are You The Warrior Your Meant To Be?

    Contributed by Jeffrey Smith on Jun 8, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,331 views

    God is a Warrior--we see it from cover to cover in the Bible--Your who was created in his image--also are called to be a Warrior for Him in this world! Are you taking a Stand!

    Are You Warrior Your Meant To Be? Show clip from a discovery Channel animal hunt! Your in a battle tonight also¡Xjust as this animal was! The things that your generation is facing on a daily basis¡Xare just overwhelming! „Ï Drugs! „Ï Sex! „Ï Pornography¡Xjust a click away! „Ï Materialism ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Peter Langerman avatar

    Being The "You" You Were Created To Be Series

    Contributed by Peter Langerman on Oct 15, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,666 views

    Live up to the promise of your name

    Eugen Rosenstock-Huessy: “What’s in a name? The history of the human race is in names. Our objective friends do not understand that, since they move in a world of objects which can be counted and numbered. They reduce the great names of the past to dust and ashes. This they call scientific history. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bruce Landry avatar

    What Advantage In Being A Jew Or A Christian? Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Oct 21, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,579 views

    Where do we really stand in our walk with Christ and with God? I was thinking of things that might show our superficial or religionist beliefs. Paul will point out clearly things that we need to be mindful of today and everyday that we seek to becom

    What Advantage in Being a Jew or a Christian? Is there advantage in being a Jew or Christian? Advantages are many NCBC, 10/19/03 Where do we really stand in our walk with Christ and with God? I was thinking of things that might show our superficial or religionist beliefs: YOU MAY BE A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Explaining The Meaning Of Being Justified By Faith

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 97 ratings
     | 19,601 views

    Too many people assume that the process involves going to church, learning to cite particular creeds or observing certain rituals. However, Paul teaches the Romans in this passage how Abraham was justified (established as right before God and acquitted fr

    How To Be Justified By Faith (Rom. 4:1-8) Illustration:God does not expect us to submit our faith to him without reason, but the very limits of our reason make faith a necessity. Augustine. 1. Have you ever considered how to explain to another person the process of being justified by faith? Too ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Appropriate The Advantages Of Being A Christian

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,842 views

    How To Appropriate The Advantages of Being A Christian (Rom. 8:1)

    How To Appropriate The Advantages of Being A Christian (Rom. 8:1) Illustration:Why did only one cleansed leper return to thank Jesus? The following are nine suggested reasons why the nine did not return: One waited to see if the cure was real. One waited to see if it would last. One said he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Appropriate The Advantages Of Being A Christian

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,811 views

    How To Appropriate The Advantages of Being A Christian Rom. 8:1-5

    How To Appropriate The Advantages of Being A Christian - Rom. 8:1-8 Illustration;Salvation depends upon Christ’s work for us, while rewards depend upon our works for Christ. Milburn Cockrell. 1. What are some of the benefits of being a genuine Christian? Few believers realize all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Ripper avatar

    Could We Be Convicted Of Being Christian

    Contributed by Mark Ripper on Oct 21, 2000
    based on 48 ratings
     | 4,748 views

    Could we be convicted of being a Christians by our daily words and actions.

    There are two passages I would ask you to consider from today’s Gospel. The first: “If anyone openly declares himself for me in the presence of human beings, the Son of Man will declare himself for him in the presence of God’s angels.” We can and do make definitive statements or declarations for ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic