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  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Part Six - Choosing Legacy Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 18, 2009
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     | 4,381 views

    What does it mean to be a church member?

    Zechariah 2:8 (NRSV) 8For thus said the LORD of hosts (after his glory sent me) regarding the nations that plundered you: Truly, one who touches you touches the apple of my eye. Colossians 3:1 - 3 (NRSV) 1So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Choosing Between Two Evils Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Feb 5, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,878 views

    Anytime you find yourself choosing between two evils, step back and asses the situation – Is the question before you in reality a moral dilemma, or is it just something you do not want to do? God promises us that He will not place us in such situations.

    A man and woman find themselves standing at the pearly gates. Saint Peter, to his surprise, finds the couple very disappointed to be getting into heaven. You see, they were on their way to get married and instead of arriving at their wedding, they ended up at the entrance of heaven. The bride is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Man Panics, God Chooses Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 9, 2010
     | 4,271 views

    God’s way of choosing over mans way - PowerPoint slides for this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    Who will be king? Reading: 1 Samuel chapter 16 verses 1-13: Ill: • Garage photos. • They look great but they are of course without substance. King Saul’s greatest concern was his looks/image: • How he looked before the people was all important. • He was chosen as king because of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Choose To Share The Good News! Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 25, 2016
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    If we believe Jesus is the only way of salvation, If we believe salvation is the free gift given to all who place their faith and trust in Jesus. Then part of being a dynamic disciple involves sharing the truth of who Jesus is with others.

    Do you try to avoid conflict? Most of us will not enjoy conflict in our lives. We simply want to avoid uncomfortable situations. Often, it is within uncomfortable situations that we find our deepest levels of faith. Christians are often unprepared when it comes time to share their faith with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Challenge Of Choosing The Greater Stewardship Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 1, 2010
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    The writer to the Hebrews set before his audience a deeper consideration of a confession of Jesus’ Stewardship. ’Christians’(traditionists), are encouraged toward a further consideration of their confession. The challenge of choosing the greater Steward

    SERIES: The Careful Considerations of Our Christian Confession—Hebrews 3:1-6; 7-17; 3:18--4:11; 4:11-13; 4:14---5:11 The Hebrews writer pressed upon his audience to further consider the intricacies of their Christian confession. Christians, tempted by tradition, are encouraged toward a further ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choosing Your Closest Companions Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011
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    from a series through the life of Solomon. A look at the way Solomon's relationships impacted his life, and the way our closest relationships will impact us.

    I Kings 11:1-13 Pre intro, at the beginning of worship services: I’d like you to watch a video this morning, featuring those 2 famous theologians, Jed and Jethro Clampet as they discuss Jethro’s insights into relationships… (clip from “Beverly Hillbillies” - look ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    Choosing Your Credit Union Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 28, 2011
     | 5,061 views

    The foundation of Abraham's life was that he confidently placed his trust in God. That decision determined all of the choices he made in his life.

    “Between the Lines: Choosing Your Credit Union” Romans 4:1-25 When investing or saving our money, we look for an institution that has a good track record, a firm in which we have great confidence. Our hard earned dollars are simply too precious to entrust to someone or something we do ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Choosing Hope Over Happiness Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jan 18, 2011
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     | 6,291 views

    God offers a future and a hope to all who trust in him more than we treasure earth’s rewards.

    Scripture Introduction In his old radio show, Thru the Bible, J. Vernon McGee said, “The Book of Ruth is a pearl in the swine pen of the judges.” I’m not sure I would say just that, but these people did live in the time of the judges (about 1100 B. C.), which were not the best years for Israel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Choosing To Do The Right Thing

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 16, 2012
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     | 18,626 views

    A look at various approaches to making ethical decisions.

    When I taught an ethics course, as an adjunct, at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, I started the class by talking about the fact that moral decisions are at times exceedingly complex. Black and white categories do not work very well in the real stuff of life. To demonstrate this I used an ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Choosing The Twelve Lesson 12

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 27, 2018
     | 2,925 views

    Jesus commissions 12 disciples

    Lesson 12: Choosing the Twelve September 18, 2016 A. THE CONVERSION AND CALL OF MATTHEW (MATTHEW 9:9-13). 1. The oldest disciple – because of the financial rewards, the position came late in life. 2. He was considered the most outrageous of sinners. a. They collaborated ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choosing The Twelve Lesson 12 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 26, 2017
     | 3,444 views

    What is best remembered about each disciple?

    A. THE CONVERSION AND CALL OF MATTHEW (MATTHEW 9:9-13). 1. The oldest disciple – because of the financial rewards, the position came late in life. 2. He was considered the most outrageous of sinners. a. They collaborated with Rome. b. They inflated the taxes. c. They used soldiers to enforce ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Choosing Pleasure Over Pain Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 26, 2012
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     | 5,133 views

    Study of Hebrews 11:24-26 where Moses leaves an example and truth for us as we press on in a culture that disdains “the reproach of” anything. The truth is that the path to joy is littered with sacrifice. We can embrace this pain and suffering injustice b

    Text: Heb 11:24-26, Title: Choosing Pain Over Pleasure, Date/Place: NRBC, 6.24.12, AM A. Opening illustration: Judson was united in marriage to Ann Hasseltine February 5, 1812, and was ordained the following day. He had counted the cost of being a missionary. When asking Mr. Hasseltine for the hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Brazell avatar

    Choosing People For Completing The Mission Series

    Contributed by Bill Brazell on Aug 13, 2013
     | 5,978 views

    God works His will through people. He is in the process today of completing the Mission that Jesus began and He is doing it through people just like you. For the most part God does not use overly supernatural means

    Choosing People for Completing the Mission Acts 1:12 - 26 Last week we began a series that I am calling “Completing the Mission that Jesus Began” The mission we are to complete is to seek out people who are not believers yet and lead them to faith in Christ. The Power for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • The Rev deniray mueller avatar

    I Choose To Follow Jesus

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jul 1, 2019
     | 3,213 views

    Children's sermon about making excuses not to follow Jesus when he calls

    Luke 9:51-62 We heard in the Gospel reading that Jesus was heading toward Jerusalem with a group of his disciples. He was determined to go to Jerusalem, and wasn’t going to let anything stand in his way. Do you know why he was headed to Jerusalem? (pause) You are right. Jesus was headed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    How To Choose The Best Part

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 17, 2021
     | 3,750 views

    When my wife was sick at home she called me at the office and asked me stop by the grocery store on my way home to buy a loaf of bread.

    Listen; if I am not mistaken I can not remember going to a grocery store since I became an adult. But as I got inside I had no idea where the bread was. I walked all over the store and finally found the section that had the bread. That was not an easy job because there were all kinds of bread on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist