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  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Fireproof Your Future - Preparing For Times Of Uncertainty Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 27, 2008
    based on 157 ratings
     | 20,366 views

    What to expect in times of societal change as a person trying to live a godly life and how to prepare yourselves for those times

    Fireproof your Future - Preparing for times of uncertainty A godly life brings opposition A godly life brings hard choices A godly Life requires that we know Who we believe in A godly life brings blessing and peace Slide Intro We are living in very uncertain times. Finances We have a financial ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jeremiah 29:11

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 27, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 26,914 views

    God has definite plans for each one of us, and it is our duty to know them and fulfill them. Text & Communion Message at - www.sermonlist.com

    JEREMIAH 29:11 – ‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord. ‘Plans to prosper you and not to harm you; plans to give you a hope and a future.’ What good news it is to know for sure that someone is in charge of this mess and that someone wants good things for us! Today, I ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Solomon Secrets Series

    Contributed by Chris Edmondson on May 26, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,891 views

    Solomon really loved the Lord. He wrote accurately and truthfully about all sorts of financial matters long before economics became a credited source of study in universities.

    The Solomon Secrets Hope for the Financially Challenged - Part 3 DVD: Veggie Tales, Madame Blueberry, Stuff mart In my messages I try to be as honest as I can be in those areas of my life in which God is still working on. This is one of those areas. I don’t always square with what God wants for my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Society At The Time Of Christ's Return

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 2, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,018 views

    A description of society during the Tribulation.

    Being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, he answered them, “The kingdom of God is not coming with signs to be observed, nor will they say, ‘Look, here it is!’ or ‘There!’ for behold, the kingdom of God is in the midst of you.” And He said to the disciples, “The days are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How 'tidy' Is Your Spiritual Bedroom Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,303 views

    We must live a life of faithfulness and fidelity to Christ!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: May 19, 2007 Date Preached: May 20, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Spiritual Clean Sweep Sermon Title: How “Tidy” is your Spiritual Bedroom? Sermon Text: Hebrews 11:1-2; 23-29 Introduction: This morning I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Defiled Religion, Defiled Hearts"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,966 views

    God is concerned with true worship from the heart, not outward observances.

    “The Pharisees and some of the scribes gathered around Him when they had come from Jerusalem, 2 and had seen that some of His disciples were eating their bread with impure hands, that is, unwashed. 3 (For the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they carefully wash their hands, thus ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

    Contributed by Leonard Cook on Apr 3, 2007
     | 3,303 views

    Our church has a mission statement, which states that "We are committed to be a Great Commission, holiness, evangelistic, compassionate, loving and inclusive congregation!" • This is powerful Mission Statement! This is why this church will continue to be

    "The Good, The Bad & The Ugly" John 9:1-41 Introduction • Our church has a mission statement, which states that "We are committed to be a Great Commission, holiness, evangelistic, compassionate, loving and inclusive congregation!" • This is powerful Mission Statement! This is why this church will ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Living Out Your Purpose Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 6, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 20,569 views

    See your position as a platform for God’s purposes.

    Living Out Your Purpose Book of Esther Rev. Brian Bill www.pontiacbible.org 5/6/07 We’re wrapping up our series called “Facing Your Giants” today. We’ve learned so far that when we focus on giants, we stumble; and when we focus on God our giants tumble. But here’s the rub. Each time we take on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeing God For Who He Is Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 2, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,356 views

    1)The Depth of His Mind (v. 33-34) 2) The Degree of His Mercy Romans 11:35 and 3) The Deference of His Magnificence. Romans 11:36

    “SEEING GOD FOR WHO HE IS”: Romans 11:33–36 Everton Community Church. Sunday June 1, 2008. Oprah Winfrey is arguably the best-known woman in the world, with an influence that extends into television, magazines, movies, book publishing, and the internet. By her 20th anniversary as host of The Oprah ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Michael Stark avatar

    The Teacher's Burden Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,572 views

    God appoints men to teach His people. Self-appointed counterfeits promote themselves to the detriment of the assemblies of our Lord. However, those whom He appoints bless the people of God.

    JAMES 3:1, 2 THE TEACHER’S BURDEN “Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lord, Teach Us To Pray Series

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008
     | 3,774 views

    Christians will not stay spiritually fit without making prayer part of their regular workout routine!

    Cornerstone Church February 19, 2006 “Prayer 101 – Lord, Teach Us to Pray” Series LESSON 1: “LORD, TEACH US TO PRAY.” Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    People With A Vision

    Contributed by James May on Jun 13, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,915 views

    We must have the Mind of Christ if we are going to have a proper vision for our churches.

    People With a Vision By Pastor Jim May What does it mean to have a vision? I want to quickly give you a few definitions that I believe pertain to everyone of us tonight. We must be people with a vision, but what does that mean? Having vision is defined as: -the act or power of sensing with ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God Is Father Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 15, 2008
     | 9,170 views

    1) God’s Discipline is Parental 2) God’s Discipline is Perfect 3) God’s Discipline is Profitable

    When you look for Father’s Day cards you tend to see two general types. There are the sailboat and classic card variety with some general thanks to dad. Then, there are the humorous type that usually poke fun at his lack of fit it ability and the like. The one quality you never seem to see, is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Overcoming The Grasshopper Complex Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jul 2, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 21,085 views

    With the resoureces of God’s Promise, His Provision and His Presence, Christians can overcome the grasshopper complex.

    OVERCOMING THE GRASSHOPPER COMPLEX Numbers 13:25-33 Introduction: One of my favorite Comic scenes, is when Charlie brown goes to Lucy for some counseling advice. Sitting next to her ‘lemonade stand/office, Lucy prepares to offer her sage advice, Charlie brown, I read this week of some fears that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Beg Your Pardon Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,282 views

    Answers the questions: What does the Holy Spirit do? Is there an unpardonable sin?

    *ILL>In 1954, Theodore Seuss Giesel (known to most of us as simply "Dr. Seuss") wrote his first children’s poem, Horton Hears A Who, in which Horton, an elephant, on the 15th of May in the Jungle of Nool, hears a small speck of dust talking to him. It turns out the speck of dust is actually a tiny ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist