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  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    Live Your Life Worthy Of The Lord!

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jul 23, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 20,869 views

    May we by God’s grace and through His power live our lives worthy of the NAME we claim.

    The soldier walks 21 steps. On the 21st step he turns and faces the tomb he is guarding. He does this for 21 seconds. The soldier then turns to head back the other direction. He moves his rifle to his outside shoulder away from the tomb. After 21 seconds he walks 21 steps and repeats the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Advent The Gateway To Adventure

    Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 21, 2007
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    A sermon that explores how advent was for Joseph and Mary the gateway to an adventure with god and describes how we can do the same. Two stories adapted from tony Campolo

    The Birth of Jesus Christ 18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit.Lk 1:35 19 Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Be My Guest Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007
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     | 3,330 views

    Parables for Seekers, Pt. 4

    BE MY GUEST (LUKE 14:15-24) A wedding, Western- or Chinese- style, is an expensive affair. American weddings cost the father of the bride an arm and a leg! According to thewedding.com, the projected 2007 U.S. average spent on a wedding is $27,690. On average most consumers will spend $800 to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Power Of Holiness Series

    Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
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    We want power. Everyone wants power. The pursuit of power is what got Adam in trouble and landed us in a fallen world – a creation groaning under the curse and a heart bent toward sin. And yet, what is it that Paul prays for in our text this morning –

    The Power of Holiness Ephesians 3:14-21; 2 Corinthians 6:4-7 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI March 13, 2005 Fourth Sunday of Lent Tim Allen, brought to life one the most beloved and most quoted television characters of all time. In fact, he played the man trying desperately to be “a man’s man,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Mothers Partners In Nurturing Children

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 15, 2006
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    Parenting is a challenge. Joshua 24:14-15 has teachings that give great advice for mothers who are partners in nurturing their children.

    Mothers -- Partners in Nurturing Children Joshua 24:14-15 “Now fear the Lord and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your forefathers worshiped beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the Lord. But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourself this day ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Prayer Keys - Fasting Series

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Oct 22, 2011
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    Legalistic fasting is not a prayer key. It is just going hungry. Spiritual awareness that prompts us to pray may also prompt us to fast. May God make us more spiritually aware. May his spirit prompt us to pray, even to the point of forgetting to eat.

    Prayer Keys - Fasting by Mark Stepherson “But when you fast, put oil on you head and wash your face, so that it will not be obvious to men that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” Matthew 6:17-18 Did you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Respond To Trials Series

    Contributed by Buffy Cook on Jan 25, 2015
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    "For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

    Christianity For Dummies: How To Respond to Trials James 1:2-8 I. Introduction A. How many of you have ever used one of these? Show "For Dummies" book. B. When Dan Gookin wrote "DOS For Dummies," the first "For Dummies" book, most bookstore chains didn't want to carry the book at all, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Serve God Now!

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 22, 2014
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     | 18,709 views

    Now is the time to serve the Lord, because: 1. Our lives are speeding by. 2. God's Light is still shining. 3. The lost are still sitting in darkness. 4. The Lord is still saving. 5. And the Lord is still standing close by us.

    Serve God Now! Matthew 4:12-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 6, 2013 BACKGROUND *In our last study two weeks ago, we looked at the temptation of Jesus Christ, but there's a little bit of whiplash as we go forward tonight. Under the leadership of the Holy Spirit, Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Connected With God

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 9, 2022
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    We need to operate in the following four areas, in order to be connected with God and receive His guidance: 1. obey God’s voice, 2. be sensitive to the spirit, 3. have an understanding of the scripture, and 4. be adding souls to the kingdom.

    If you can remember the days of dial-up Internet, then you probably recall how you had to first get your modem connected with a server before having access to the unlimited knowledge base known as the World Wide Web. You were out of luck if the server was busy. You might have sat there staring at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Authentic Servants Of God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 3, 2023
     | 1,826 views

    Paul took us on a look at the message of the Gospel, its messengers, ministry and our trust in the Master of the work of the Gospel. He helped us understand the endurance we need, the character and nature of the ministry.

    2 Cor 6:3-13 Authentic Servants of God Paul has been writing in answer to his critics and in defence of his ministry. • This was necessary because false teachers had sown discord among them, challenging Paul’s authority, questioning his motive in ministry and casting doubt on his character. • Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Mystery Of Christ In You

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 24, 2023
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    The indwelling presence of Christ through the Holy Spirit.

    The Mystery of Christ in You Colossians 1:27, 2 Corinthians 5:17 “God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Warren Lamb avatar

    The Parable Of The Wheat And The Tares Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jun 23, 2007
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     | 6,720 views

    We are to be loving, kind and accepting of the people God places in our lives, even though we are to be discerning and unaccepting of their sinful choices. Yet, even in this, we are to do so in love. For we do not know where that person stands with God or

    The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like… – Part 2 The Parable Of The Wheat And The Tares Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Before we begin today, let’s make sure we are all clear about what a parable is and what the difference is between a parable and an allegory. Anyone care to give me their understanding of what a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Developing Our Connection With God Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 10, 2013
     | 7,267 views

    God's Spirit is connecting with our spirit, and He knows we are distracted and can try to avoid Him.

    Developing Our Connection with God Series: Crave: Seeking God...Himself Brad Bailey - Feb. 24, 2013 Intro Last week....we focused on the fact that we all have a "first love" in life... created to know and have one relationship that is the most intimate and influencing... and that is with God. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Has A Loving Heart For Humanity Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 7, 2024
     | 1,377 views

    We can see it... 1. In His witnesses (vs. 5-11). 2. In His way to eternal life (vs. 9-12). 3. In His assuring words (vs. 13).

    God Has a Loving Heart for Humanity 1 John 5:5-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The First Epistle of John (Prepared February 7, 2024) MESSAGE: *Christians: Our God, the only true and living God, -- God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is a caring God. He has a compassionate, loving heart for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Friendship Of Jesus

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 9, 2001
    based on 141 ratings
     | 8,589 views

    We can have no other friend like Jesus

    The Friendship of Christ John 15:9-17 October 24, 1999 Morning Service INTRODUCTION I. Life with Abigail A. Lots of supervision and clean up 1. Abigail seems to be able to get into anything and everything 2. Abigail seems to want to know everything 3. Abigail does sometimes make large messes – On ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God