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  • Paul Wallace avatar

    Prepare For Immortal Combat Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 15, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,676 views

    We need vital lifegiving relationships in order to win against Satan’s schemes.

    Prepare for Immortal Combat Matthew 10:1-16; 24-25 Introduction: We hear a great deal of video games and TV shows talking about mortal combat, and this simply refers to a fight to the death. This is supposed to be the apex of all battles, but this morning I want to remind you that immortal combat ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Way Of Grace Is Clearly Different

    Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Sep 17, 2004
    based on 128 ratings
     | 14,436 views

    Jesus uses two parables about banquets to teach that the truly righteous live by grace, which means humility and love.

    September 12, 2004 — 15th Sunday after Pentecost Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Luke 14:1,7-14 The Way of Grace Is Clearly Different I. In How We Think of Ourselves II. In How We Treat Others III. In How We Are Rewarded Grace and peace be yours in abundance through ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Living In Fear" Series

    Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Sep 17, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,634 views

    An expositoin of 1 Peter 1:17-21

    17Since you call on a Father who judges each man’s work impartially, live your lives as strangers here in reverent fear. 18For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, 19but ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    For Those In Quest Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 19, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,379 views

    The Bereans show us that a quest becomes noble when: 1. We receive the Good News with eagerness. 2. We examine the Scriptures to see if it is true. 3. We are transformed by the truth.

    My favorite part of Paul Harvey is the last segment of the newscast that he calls “For What It’s Worth.” One day he gave this interesting story: “Our For What It’s Worth Department hears from Hershey, Pennsylvania — where the woman in the Mercedes had been waiting patiently for a parking place to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Traveling Without A Watch Series

    Contributed by W F on Sep 20, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,815 views

    We can patiently wait for God’s timing without knowing when he will answer (Part 2 "Passing Life’s Tests")

    Passing Life’s Tests Hebrews 11:8-19 Part II “Traveling Without A Watch “ The ‘When’ Test INTORDUCTION A woman was shopping with her three year old daughter. As they passed the lolly section the child asked if she could have some. "No" came mum’s reply, upon which the little girl began to cry ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Help Restore Your Fallen Brother

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 21, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,088 views

    PENTECOST 16(A) - Help restore your fallen brother by warning them against their sin and offering them God’s forgiveness.

    HELP RESTORE YOUR FALLEN BROTHER MATTHEW 18:15-20 September 19, 2004 - PENTECOST 16 MATTHEW 18:15-20 15"If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. 16But if he will not listen, take one or two ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Christian Life Is The Best Option We Have On This Earth

    Contributed by Martin Kim on Sep 21, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,926 views

    Explains why the life God offers is so much better than a life of sin.

    Even if there were no heaven to gain I¡¯d still choose to be a Christian! I want to get to know you better, so this morning I¡¯ve decided to begin with a couple of questions. How many of you love Jesus with all your hearts? How many of you would be here today if there were no heaven to gain? ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    The Chosen Pilgrims Series

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 22, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,430 views

    Peter reminds us that God has chosen us in Christ Jesus to live like pilgrims and strangers in this world. But, do we have a pilgrim’s mindset and lifestyle?

    The Chosen Pilgrims 1 Peter 1:1-2; 2:11-12 Verse 1 - “Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who reside as aliens, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, who are chosen…” The letter writer begins by introducing himself. He simply states that he is “Peter, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christ Our Comforter Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 33 ratings
     | 6,340 views

    Suffering is a common human experience. But it doesn’t have to stop us ministering for God. In fact God can use our experience of suffering to help others by the way we offer them the support that we have received from God.

    This week I’ve been listening to a series of lectures on depression by Arch Hart, who’s Professor of Psychology at Fuller Seminary in the US. One of the interesting things he said was a piece of advice he gives to ministers. He says never take your day off on a Monday if you can possibly help it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    It's Cool To Be Kind Series

    Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 60 ratings
     | 10,374 views

    The 5th sermon in a series on the fruits of the Spirit

    Introduction: 1. The slogan started appearing on billboards in the early 1990’s, "Practice Random Acts of Kindness." According to Gavin Whitsett, author of a small handbook entitled, Guerilla Kindness, the movement is a response to the "random acts of violence" that are so much a part of the daily ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moving To Maturity

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 27, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,422 views

    More servants and less spectators....What does it take to have the church "up and running"? Spiritual Maturity!

    THE WINDOW Bible-Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships Dr. Russell Brownworth, pastor September 26, 2004 41So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Kingdom Essentials

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Sep 27, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,871 views

    A basic message about the Kingdom of God.

    Kingdom Essentials Various Scriptures September 26, 2004 Introduction I can’t tell you how honored I am to be here today, and how humbling it is to be asked to speak to you about missions, especially since you’ve never heard me preach before. I’d better warn you of a couple things. First, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Investing For Peace

    Contributed by Brad Froese on Sep 28, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,885 views

    The endless pursuit of earthly wealth has a dramatic dimming effect on the eyes of faith. This sermon compels one to begin investing in things of eternal value...

    “Financing for Peace” (Kingdom Cash VS the US Dollar) (Let me start by saying that you do not buy your way into Heaven. But what you spend your money and your resources on certainly indicates where your heart is: in the world, or with God in Heaven.) How many here obey God’s command to observe ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Steve Moore avatar

    The Handy Guide To Guidance Series

    Contributed by Steve Moore on Oct 2, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 10,864 views

    This sermon seeks to provide a better understanding as to how God guides His people. It takes an illustration of a hand, with its five fingers, to give a practical insight into the subject.

    INTRODUCTION Today’s talk is entitled How does God guide us? As we consider this subject, I would like to make some assumptions – 1) We assume that God exists. 2) That God wants to guide us. 3) That we want him to guide us. I will assume we all hold a positive response to all of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Madness Of The Mind

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Oct 4, 2004
    based on 95 ratings
     | 32,594 views

    Rule your mind or it will rule you because anything that one imagines of God apart from Christ is idolatory.

    We are looking at a very important topic this week. It is what I call, “Madness of the mind.” Ecclesiastes 9: 3: “This is an evil among all things that are done under the sun, that there is one event unto all: yea, also the heart of the sons of men is full of evil, and madness is in their heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal