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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Jesus Measures Success

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 9,117 views

    Jesus knew that human success is often a temptation that leads to greater worries, riches and troubles in this life. The Lord Jesus said, "Still, others, like seed sown among thorns, hear the word; but the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth

    How Jesus Measures Success Illustration: One thing I do, . . . I press toward the goal. --Philippians 3:13-14 In Daniel Schaeffer’s book on Esther, Dancing With A Shadow, he summarizes with a single sentence the lives of each of the main characters in that wonderful Old Testament book. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    If Christ Be Not Risen

    Contributed by Terry Owens on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 10,574 views

    What would life be like if Christ had not risen from the grave. Find out as we explore if Christ be not risen.

    Have you ever stopped to think what life would be like if an event in your life had been changed? One of my favorite movies at Christmas time is “It’s a wonderful life” a story about George Bailey who found out what it would be like if he had never been born. This past year Nicolas Cage did a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Living With Child-Like Purpose

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on May 8, 2001
    based on 87 ratings
     | 6,148 views

    In becoming like little children, we can live with a purpose that will endure.

    Live With a Child-like Purpose Pastor Jim Luthy Last week we discovered Jesus confronting his disciples about their approach to greatness in the Kingdom of God. It seems they were developing a worldly approach, which creeps into our thinking dressed as religion. They thought, you might recall, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You Faithful?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 10, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 8,940 views

    We study the tendancy to be unfaithful, and how we need to establish faithfulness.

    ARE YOU FAITHFUL? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Perhaps, God wanders today, why some ask for so much yet they are never faithful? TEXT: You do err, because you don’t know the Word of God.... (Mat. 22:29) Faith comes from hearing the Word of God... (Rom. 10:17) ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Hall Of Faith

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,549 views

    Examples of faith that overcame all kinds of adversity

    Hebrews’ Hall of Great Faith – Hebrews 11 Illustration:Definition of faith: Hebrews 11:1. "What is faith, unless it is to believe what you cannot see." (Augustine) Faith is derived from the Word of God: Romans 10:17 Faith’s demand: Hebrews 11:6 Faith’s design: 2 Corinthians 5:7 The dualism of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Nothing To Fear

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 9, 2001
    based on 108 ratings
     | 21,109 views

    Overcoming fears in crisis by turning to the right Source for help and pray passionately. Wait for the Lord.

    King David, who wrote this Psalm 27, probably knew more about FEAR than many of us. For the earlier part of his life, he was often on the run for his life. One attack came after another. Initially hiding from King Saul, who wanted him dead. Later on, his life was threatened by his own son ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Wise Up For The New Year

    Contributed by James Petticrew on Dec 29, 2001
    based on 229 ratings
     | 19,001 views

    An exposition of Eph 5:15-17 designed to motivate people to live more wisely in the New Year by Deciding: who they are going to please Examining: how they live their lives Planing: how they will live their lives

    WISE UP FOR THE NEW YEAR Introduction There were two brothers who notorious in a town. They both drank too much, the cheated on their wives and abused people that worked for them. One of them had a heart attack died and his brother went to see the local minister about the funeral. He said to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    God Events

    Contributed by John Howard on Feb 23, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,801 views

    This even, teh birth of Christ, was a God event.

    Matt 1:18-25 God Events (Christmas) Read Texts Matt 1:18-25; Luke 1:26-38 - It is that time of the year - When we as a society get into the spirit of the season - We go about celebrating Christmas - By putting up decorations - Lights, trees, wreaths - All over our homes inside and out - We seek ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 1 Witnessing To Mormons Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Bixby on Oct 24, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 4,442 views

    This is a Mulitple series on witnessing to mormons. The first lesson is background and termonology.

    Witnessing to Mormons Lesson 1 Jeff Bixby March 8, 2001 Scripture: 1Timothy Ch.1:15-16 "Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners-of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his unlimited patience as an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is Your Life Built To Last?

    Contributed by Philip Gunther on Sep 1, 2001
    based on 125 ratings
     | 16,029 views

    A life built to last is constructed upon the person of Christ and by means of putting his words into practice.

    The Parable Of The Two Builders Rev. Philip A. Gunther Cathedrals & Towers Dedicated in 1093 AD, making it some 908 years old, Europe’s oldest gothic church stands proudly as a magnificent and massive architectural creation. Situated in the city of Winchester, in the county of Hampshire, in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    If It Ain't One Thing It's Another!

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on Mar 9, 2003
    based on 105 ratings
     | 44,664 views

    The testing of our faith.

    We live in a world full of trouble and problems, there are problems after problems. Not many of us can truly say "I don’t have any problems" Job even said it himself, "Man born of a woman but for a few days and full of trouble. But Job goes on to reason that since his days on earth are already ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Boy With The Heart Of A King Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 3, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,881 views

    God looks on the heart not on the outside. The human ruler is at his most kingly when he bows before God, freely, willing, and out of love for God.

    By Guerin Tueno What a disaster! King Saul has gone from being the golden boy of Israel to the John Elliot of the Old Testament. Saul’s reign was like a roller-coaster ride. Started low, but then he shot up as King, and then down again. He misunderstood who’s really in charge. God isn’t some ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    How To Stay Balanced In An Unbalanced World

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Apr 11, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 19,775 views

    Word about the Word

    “How to Stay Balanced In an Unbalanced World” Part 7 Sermon Series: A Word about the Word Date: March 9, 2003 AM Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Psalm 119:49-56 Introduction We all know we live in a fast-paced, hectic world. Sometimes this thing called life seems like a jigsaw ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning From God's People

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 23, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,124 views

    We must realize that it is in order to stimulate and sustain this faith, God allows the soul to be buffeted and swept away by the raging torrent of so much distress, so many troubles, so much embarrassment and weakness, and so many setbacks. For it is

    Hebrews’ Hall of Great Faith – Hebrews 11 Illustration:Definition of faith: Hebrews 11:1. "What is faith, unless it is to believe what you cannot see." (Augustine) Faith is derived from the Word of God: Romans 10:17 Faith’s demand: Hebrews 11:6 Faith’s design: 2 Corinthians 5:7 The dualism of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reason #4: We're Co-Heirs With Christ Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,750 views

    We see God, not as a harsh master, but as a loving father, who offers us a close, personal relationship and a secure inheritance.

    Sermon Series> Romans 8, Reasons to be ENCOURAGED Reason #4: We’re sealed as co-heirs with Christ, 8:15-18 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts We’re part of the family! Paul points out that, although once were in bondage to sin, we’ve been purchased from ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational