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  • Bob AuBuchon avatar

    The Affected Effected

    Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Jan 19, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
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    What affects us trnds to effect us.

    2 Corinthians 6:11-18 O Corinthians! We have spoken openly to you, our heart is wide open. 12 You are not restricted by us, but you are restricted by your own affections. 13 Now in return for the same (I speak as to children), you also be open. 14 Do not be unequally yoked together with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life In The Spirit

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 25, 2001
    based on 196 ratings
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    The Fruit of the Spirit is the sign of godly living

    Life in the Spirit Galatians 5:16-26 April 19, 1998 Morning Service I. The Command A. Walk by the Spirit 1. Walking as a way of Life: Continual and regular action, not an option, implies progress, lead from where we are to where we ought to be, submission to the Spirit - direction to where God ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Leadership Styles That Work

    Contributed by Brian Mccutchen on Jan 30, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
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    How to be an effective leader for Christ

    LEADERSHIP STYLES THAT WORK I Thessalonians 2:7-11 Introduction Paul models four traits of effective leadership A Survey of the four positive traits: 1. Am I unaware of people’s problems or am I understanding to their needs? Unaware ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You'll Never Defeat The Giant, Unless You First Conquer The Lion And Bear

    Contributed by Thomas Gates on Feb 1, 2001
    based on 234 ratings
     | 24,832 views

    Sooner or later your gonna face a giant, and if you quit every time problems come then you’ll never be anything for God!

    “ You’ll never defeat the giant, unless you first conquer the lion and the bear.” Text: 1 Samuel Ch 17:32-51 Intro: Everyone here surely has heard the story of “David and Goliath.” Probably more than once. Its a pretty good book to read to our children, It teaches them that no matter what ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Way Of The Righteous And That Of The Wicked.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 3, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 5,903 views

    Year C Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany February 11th, 2001

    Year C Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany February 11th, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Psalm 1 Title: “The way of the righteous and that of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Bobby O avatar

    Jesus Defines Servanthood

    Contributed by Bobby O on Feb 4, 2001
    based on 195 ratings
     | 10,596 views

    This sermon gives us six was we can act like Jesus

    “Jesus defines servant hood” Matthew 12:15-21 Transitional Sentence: In the midst the beginning of the attack of Jesus by the religious leaders, Matthew gives to us some of the outstanding characteristics of the Servant Jesus. But Jesus, aware of this, withdrew from there. And many followed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Survive Conflict Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 8, 2001
    based on 166 ratings
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    Biblical conflict management.

    Survivor Series “How to Be a Real Life Survivor” Sermon # 2 “HOW TO SURVIVE CONFLICT” Ephesians 4:25-32 Last week we introduced our new Survivors series, “How to Be A Real Life Survivor.” We began by looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    By Any Means

    Contributed by Rick Gatten on Feb 10, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
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    This seemingly insignificant phrase, "by any means", is actually used to express the urgency of attaining some object sought, along with the means for its attainment. It occurs just four times in the New Testament.

    Intro: This seemingly insignificant phrase, "by any means", is actually used to express the urgency of attaining some object sought, along with the means for its attainment ... It occurs just four times in the New Testament, and it is interesting that these four occurrences seem to follow a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Runt

    Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Feb 12, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 2,202 views

    Could we be a runt?

    Runt Story of Preacher and Farmer with runt pig. Could we be the runt? Paul wrote to Timothy: Be thou an example of the believers in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” Would we be a good example? In purity: jokes (Pure heart-from the heart, the mouth…) Eph ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Get Rid Of The Junk In Your Life Series

    Contributed by Chuck Hendrix on Feb 15, 2001
    based on 159 ratings
     | 15,588 views

    Here are four ways to get rid of the five things Peter instructs us to rid our life of.

    GET RID OF THE JUNK IN YOUR LIFE By Chuck Hendrix 1PE 2:1 Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. 2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, 3 now that you have tasted that the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Healthy Christians

    Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Feb 19, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 3,365 views

    Consider the health of a Christian who only fed upon the Grace of God and Love and Mercy of God.

    Healthy Christians There are things that are basic and important to good health: Proper food and exercise & rest. A person who eats only sweets or starches—wouldn’t have good health. Even a person who eats mostly protein is not healthy. A person who doesn’t exercise, who lies around…loses use ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Procrastination

    Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Feb 19, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 6,955 views

    I know I should come to God and live right, but I just keep putting it off.

    Procrastination We procrastinate many things…cutting grass…washing clothes. I know I should come to God and live right, but I just keep putting it off. Ex 22: 29 “Thou shalt not delay to offer the first of thy ripe fruits, and of liquors: The firstborn of thy some shalt thou give unto me. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Product And Wages Of Sin

    Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Feb 19, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 3,018 views

    Your sins affect you.

    Sin’s Product and Wages I John 2: 1-2 Gal 6: 7-8 Your sins affect you. This is a law of God that we cannot escape. “God is not mocked.” Consider Law of Gravity There are social laws and laws of self-esteem. Also spiritual laws of God. Sometimes the effect is swift and sometimes it is a long ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The World Does Not See What We Do In Services.

    Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Feb 19, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 3,335 views

    What the world sees is what we do the rest of the time.

    The World does not see what we do in Church! The world does not see us singing praises to God, taking communion, praying, giving to God. For the most part the world cannot see what we do in our services. What the world sees is what we do the rest of the time. Matt 5: 13-16 This is more than ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Raising Dead Dreams

    Contributed by Joe Jones on Feb 19, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 6,133 views

    God has a way of taking things in our life that have been dormant and bringing them back to life.

    Raising Dead Dreams John 11 11:4 ‘this sickness is not fatal…God will be glorified in this.” Sickness= set-back, obstacle Our set-backs can become our come-backs -this was the response of JC when he heard that Lazarus was in ICU! 11:6-says he stayed there 2 more days! #1 Don’t run off ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational