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  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Roots And Leaves Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 19, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,218 views

    Growth comes in our lives as we meditate on God’s word.

    GOD, WATER AND LIFE OCTOBER 3, 2004 Psalm 1 “Roots and Leaves” INTRODUCTION The desert is abundant with life, but there is a stark contrast between plants that are near water and plants that are in the drier parts of the landscape. Those plants near the water display abundant growth. Those ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Choice Between Church Growth And Church Health Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 3, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,927 views

    How do you handle sin in the church?

    December 2, 2001 1I can hardly believe the report about the sexual immorality going on among you, something so evil that even the pagans don¡¦t do it. I am told that you have a man in your church who is living in sin with his father¡¦s wife. 2And you are so proud of yourselves! Why aren¡¦t you ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dan Morrison avatar

    Following God: Understanding His Ways Series

    Contributed by Dan Morrison on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,213 views

    Christianity is a pursuit not an arrival. What do I mean by that?

    Following God: Understanding His ways Today we start a new series, following God. There is also going to be something we will need to remember along with this series. Christianity is a pursuit not an arrival. What do I mean by that? Phil. 3:12-14; Heb.12:1-2; 12-14; 13:15; (continually). 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Two Wisdom's

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,239 views

    Our Christian faith is to be lived out in our daily behavior

    TWO WISDOM’S James 3: 13 -- 18 Our Christian faith is to be lived out in our daily behavior. Our theme for this year is John 13: 34 -- 35. We are to be a show so Christian. The Bible talks about a know so salvation. The little book of first John is written to help us know that believers do have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Watters avatar

    Where Are We Headed

    Contributed by David Watters on Mar 1, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,880 views

    A Sermon on becoming worthy examples of Christ and Christianity in this world of ours.

    Sermon: Where are we headed? A More Worthy Walk…in 2005 Scripture: John 2 vss. 1-11 Good Morning… Here we are in the New Year and we’re all probably still trying to remember to write 2005 on our checks. And as this New Year begins, it reminds us that time marches on. As we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Don't Touch Those Landmarks

    Contributed by Steaven Snow on Oct 13, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,930 views

    A sermon emphasizing the importance of maintain the key areas of the Christian faith.

    Do Not Touch Those Landmarks TEXT: Proverbs 22:28 Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set. Job 24:1 Why, seeing times are not hidden from the Almighty, do they that know him not see his days? Job 24:2 Some remove the landmarks; they violently take away flocks, and feed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Cook avatar

    Four Lessons In The Crossing Of Jordan

    Contributed by Steven Cook on Feb 12, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 18,970 views

    This is an outline provides useful lessons for crossing the Jordans of the Christian life.

    “Four Lessons Learned in the Crossing of Jordan” Joshua 3:1-17 Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read Text B. There are many Jordans that must be crossed in our lives. C. We must first decide what to do with Christ – Accept or Reject D. After salvation, there are many more Jordans to cross – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Thou Art The Man

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 14, 2003
    based on 109 ratings
     | 11,580 views

    A message encouraging Christians to be more faithful in their daily walk with God

    THOU ART THE MAN 2 Samuel 12:1-10 INTRO: We all have heard GOOD NEWS and BAD NEWS jokes. ILLUS: Did you hear about the man who went to the doctor because he had a severe obesity problem? The doctor examined him very carefully, and said, “I have some good news and some bad news.” “The good news ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    The Wrong Perscription For The Problem

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Dec 23, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,043 views

    Addresses areas where Christians often unknowingly fall short.

    THE WRONG PRESCRIPTION FOR THE PROBLEM 1 Samuel 8 -Read 1 Samuel 8 As we read this chapter, it’s easy to say the leaders of Israel were all wrong asking for a king. Or, we can wrongly interpret God’s answer to Samuel as saying that simply asking for a king meant they were rejecting Him. But, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Passing The Test Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 26, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 15,258 views

    True Christians must pass the test of believing, obeying, and conquering.

    Passing the Test Text: 1 Jn. 5:1-5 Introduction 1. Illustration: There is a story is a guy taking a class in ornithology, the study of birds. The teacher has a reputation for being extremely difficult, so this guy studies his brains out for the final. He comes the classroom feeling prepared, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Wilson avatar

    The Next Step

    Contributed by David Wilson on Aug 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,846 views

    A sermon designed to highlight the importance of continually growing in Christian maturity.

    The Next Step 5-6-07 Somewhere this morning a young man is standing holding on to the back of a pew with moist hands and a heavy heart. For quite awhile now he has struggled with a decision that he is about to make. He feels the calling of the Holy Spirit and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    Pruned If You Do And Pruned If You Don't

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 9, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,897 views

    Successful Christians produce fruit by staying connected...abiding in Jesus.

    I don’t know a lot about vines and grapes. I once had a neighbor that had some. He was planning to make wine in his garage. That was pretty aggressive for a guy in Birmingham Alabama. The first couple of years he had lots of vines and he spent lots of time arranging them on his trestles and ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Andy Johnson avatar

    The Prize Set Before Us

    Contributed by Andy Johnson on Feb 17, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,053 views

    This sermon is for Christians to remember that they are to look at thier ultimate prize, Jesus.

    Look at the Prize Set Before Us James 5:7-12 Intro: Look up in the sky, it’s . . . (Looking back at the T.V. show Superman) I. Look Upward and Be Calm – Vs. 7 – Look up to the heavens A. Be Patient – The Greek word is makrothumeo and it means to wait patiently B. Be Calm - Wait until the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wayne Searls avatar

    Life Is Like A Box Of Jell-O

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on Jan 11, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,910 views

    Sermon highlighting the impact of attitude upon successful Christian living.

    LIFE IS LIKE A BOX OF JELL-O Mark 4:26 TEXT: Jesus also said, “Here is another illustration of what the Kingdom of God is like ..." (NLT) PROPOSITION: To motive the unsaved hearer and saved hearer to give his/her life fully to the care of God. INTRODUCTION: Have on display several boxes of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Mike Turner avatar

    Visionary Or Stationary

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Sep 24, 2004
    based on 94 ratings
     | 13,365 views

    Visionary or Stationary ? Which word describes your Christian life ?

    Visionary Or Stationary Numbers 13:1-33 Let me attempt to define these two words. The word "visionary" means "characterized by vision or foresight". While the word "stationary" means "not moving or unchanging". I have heard the word "visionary" defined from a Christian perspective as "he who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist