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  • Timothy Peck avatar

    Released From The Performance Trap Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 89 ratings
     | 10,630 views

    When we place our faith in Jesus Christ, our relationship to the ten commandments changes.

    In 1995 an obscure Alabama circuit judge named Roy Moore became a national symbol of controversy. You see, Judge Moore displays a handmade copy of the ten commandments in his courtroom. That’s provoked the wrath of atheist groups and the ACLU, yet Judge Moore has remained steadfast in his right to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Ordinance Of Headship And Submission

    Contributed by Bruce Morrison on Sep 23, 2003
    based on 106 ratings
     | 14,334 views

    Success or failure in husband/wife, parent/child, pastor/congregation, relationships depend on the observance of this ordinance.

    The Ordinance of Headship and Submission Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 11:1-16 The meaning of “Ordinance” "Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ. Now I praise you, brethren, that ye remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered them to you." 1 Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Realized Forgiveness-Part I

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 29, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 1,826 views

    Realized forgiveness is a gauge of one’s relationship to God. Realized forgiveness plays out in our...

    REALIZED FORGIVENESS-Part I—Luke 7:36-50 Verses :36-38 unveils the “sinner’s” gift, which is promptly challenged in :39 by the Pharisee. To which Jesus responds with a lesson in :40-50 highlighting a Pharisaical lack of spiritual insight to the truth about personal sin & forgiveness & the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 20, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 8,539 views

    We find the foundation for authentic biblical community within God’s relationship to Himself in the Trinity.

    The Greastest Place on Earth - Part 1 January 13, 2002 INTRODUCTION While Jesus was here on earth a certain argument tended to break out among his disciples over who was the greatest. Will Smith is currently starring in the movie “Ali,” based on the life of the famous boxer Muhammed Ali. Ali ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thankfulness - A Living Legacy

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Oct 6, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,940 views

    Thankfulness is not an isolated expression of appreciation to someone for services offered. It speaks of the depth or lack of relationship with God.

    “Major Barbara” George Bernard Shaw’s play of 1905 is still a world wide favorite, and was performed in the Shaw Theatre, Niagara-on-the-Lake just this past August. Major Barbara’s father, Andrew Undershaft was critically viewed by his ex-wife and children alike for his trade in cannons and ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Jumping In The New Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Nov 6, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,306 views

    Jesus offers us a new life through a relationship with Him. How are you responding to that newness?

    Tonight, I would like to start off by talking about a simple word – “new.” What comes to your minds and what do you think about when you see or hear this word? • Births • CD/Movie releases • Car • Fad • Wedding • Second chances What emotions are usually associated with these things? I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Building Better Marriages

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 2, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,747 views

    This sermon looks at 4 building blocks to better Marriages: Covenant Relationship, Commitment, Caring, and Celebration.

    Building Better Marriages Matthew 19:1-12 How many people have you known who have been divorced? How many happily married couples do you know? What can we do to Build Better Marriages? Getting back to the Master’s Call for Marriage – Matt. 19: (notes from the text about marriage and the need ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • John Harvey avatar

    Better Together Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Jun 13, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 25,055 views

    God designed us as individuals and as a church to rely on relationships with others to meet our full potential.

    Life Quest “Better Together” Father’s Day June 18, 2006 Introduction: Today we are looking at another aspect to what it means to be on a Life Quest. We have talked for the last two weeks about the first aspect of our mission statement, “To passionately pursue God.” Over the next several weeks we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Continuing The Conversation – Recognizing The Voice Of God Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jul 3, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,958 views

    Every relationship includes both speaking and listening. This sermon talks about how to listen to God.

    How to Have a Personal Relationship With Jesus May 20, 2007 Continuing the Conversation – Recognizing the Voice of God 1 Samuel 3:1-21 We started this series on How to have a Personal Relationship with Jesus a few weeks ago. The first week, we talked about starting the relationship – being ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Funeral - Prayer Champion

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 12, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,698 views

    Older lady with a special gift of prayer. Her relationship with God wittnessed healings and joy that are amazing.

    Funeral – Mrs. _______ We have come to the moment in the service where I am expected to say some nice things about _____. I need to share with you that finding something nice to say is harder than you might think. Please don’t mis-understand. The only reason it is hard is because there is so ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Life Without Limits Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 24, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,995 views

    Our relationship with Jesus transforms us from being in love with ourselves to loving ourselves and others.

    Romans 6:1-11 “Life Without Limits” INTRODUCTION Martin Luther King stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC, on August 28, 1963. Hundreds of thousands of people stood and listened as Dr. King proclaimed, “I have a dream!” His dream was that someday all people in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Gerald Steffy avatar

    A Fresh Encounter With God

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Aug 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,199 views

    A fresh encounter with God is a renewal of one’s personal relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ.

    A FRESH ENCOUNTER WITH GOD Job 40:1-5, 42:1-6 Proposition: A fresh encounter with God is a renewal of one’s personal relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ. Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to a fresh encounter with God in their personal relationship with our Lord Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Hubbard avatar

    It's Wide Open Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,300 views

    The second in a series of messages about the family. This sermon concentrates on the man's perspective in relationships, family, and healing.

    I want to talk to the men. We often preach to the men...messages of how to better care for and understand the women. But, seldom, if ever, do we give insight to the man's world to women. * I want you to notice in the text: "A Blind Man" * Never in scripture do you hear of a blind woman * God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Source Of Encouragement

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,738 views

    Where do Christians find energy and direction...the vine. The connection based on a divine relationship.

    Source of Encouragement John 15:1-17 Look at this limb…withered leaves compared to the rest of the branch that I cut off of the bush. Broken right there by the trunk. If this were still on the bush it would not be long before it just dried up and fell on off on its own or Bobby and tony might ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The God Of Peace

    Contributed by Noah Balcombe on Aug 22, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,107 views

    Everyone wants the Peace of God...but how do you build a relationship with the God of Peace?

    How to have the God of peace Phil 4:5-9 The Lord is near. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational