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  • Jerry Falwell avatar

    Two Women--Two Tasks

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002
    based on 88 ratings
     | 11,564 views

    The account of Martha and Mary. All of us must show that in our life all of us must be both--"Martha" who serves, and "Mary" who sits at the feet of Jesus.

    TWO WOMEN - TWO TASKS Martha the Doer and Mary the Devoted One By Jerry Falwell I. INTRODUCTION (Luke 10:38-42) A. Many have read the account of Martha and Mary who fussed over their role and relationship to Jesus. Practical people tend to take Martha’s side; contemplative people tend to take ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Nicholas The Wonder Worker”

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 16, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,718 views

    The real story of Saint Nicholas, stripping away the myths and discovering a man who honored Christ

    “Nicholas the Wonder Worker” Rev Dr Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Clement Moore writes, “With a little old driver, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be Saint Nick!” Moore was inspired by a plump, bearded Dutchman who took him by sleigh through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Lust & Chastity Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 12, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,296 views

    A Christian view of sexuality. Lust happens when attraction becomes an overpowering factor in one's life. Chastity is a positive lifestyle marked by self-control.

    A cartoon depicts two guys in Hell, and one says to the other: “I was under the impression that what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.” All of the deadly sins we’ve been studying are distorted or excessive attachments to good things. We make them bad. When life revolves around ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Ken Henson avatar

    Making Your Vessel Fit For Higher Things 2 Tim 2:20-21 Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 22, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 18,437 views

    Our character is not set by genetics or the failures or mistakes of the past. We have a CHOICE. We can CHANGE. We can become someone capable of containing God and accomplishing His purposes.

    2 Timothy 2:20 In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for noble purposes and some for ignoble. 21 If a man cleanses himself from the latter, he will be an instrument for noble purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Jesus Gave His Disciples A Goal Greater Than Their Own Pleasures

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,677 views

    Many people lack motivation because they do not have a higher goal than merely pleasing themselves. Jesus gave His disciples a purpose that would transcend their earthly worries and pleasures. Jesus said, "If you believe in Me… you will do even greater wo

    How Jesus Gave His Disciples a Goal Greater than Their Own Pleasures by Paul Fritz John 14:12-14:16 How Jesus Gave His Disciples a Goal Greater than Their Own Pleasures - John 14:12-16 Many people lack motivation because they do not have a higher goal than merely pleasing themselves. Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Homosexuality And The Bible Series

    Contributed by Tim Adour on Oct 10, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,684 views

    What does scripture say about homosexuality and how do we hate the sin, but love the sinner.

    SEX AND THE CITY Lesson 3 Homosexuality and the Bible Rom. 1:18-32 August 29, 2004 SEX AND THE CITY. MORE THAN A T.V., IT’S A PHILOSOPHY. PERHAPS EVEN A RELIGION. ONE OF THE DEFINITIONS OF RELIGION IS: A CAUSE, PRINCIPLE OR SYSTEM OF BELIEFS HELD TO WITH ARDOR (EXTREME VIGOR) AND FAITH. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sinner

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 12, 2007
     | 4,558 views

    Ash Wednesday Sermon

    Ash Wednesday Sermon Psalm 51:2-5 "Sinner" 2 Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin! 3 For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. 4 Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done that which is evil in thy sight, so that thou art justified in thy ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Turning Towards Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,358 views

    The season of Lent is a season of repentance. Instead of focusing on the sin, or what we are turning from, we are going to focus on what we are turning towards.

    Turning Towards: Series Introduction (Lent #1) March 5, 2006 Intro: All of life has a rhythm. There is birth, growth, and strength, and then weakness, decline, and death. There is work, and then there is rest. There is waking, then sleeping, then waking again. Day, and night. There is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thinking Through Our Decisions

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 5, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 20,095 views

    Learning to make godly and sound decisions in light of the consequences that could potentially occur.

    THE STORY HAS BEEN TOLD ABOUT FORMER PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN WHO ONCE HAD AN AUNT WHO TOOK HIM TO A COBBLER FOR A PAIR OF NEW SHOES. THE COBBLER ASKED THE YOUNG REAGAN, "DO YOU WANT SQUARE TOES OR ROUND TOES?" UNABLE TO DECIDE, REAGAN DIDN’T ANSWER, SO THE COBBLER GAVE HIM A FEW DAYS. SEVERAL ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Ways To Pray

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 6, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,740 views

    Prayer is more than reading God a list of things He already knows. We may want to try some new ways to be more engaged in prayer.

    “Ways to Pray” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Are you satisfied with your prayer life? Or are you struggling? It’s not always easy to pray. Much of our problem with prayer is finding a method that works for us. We may grow discouraged or feel like ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Love Of God Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 26, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 13,045 views

    If there are two of God’s attributes that the Scriptures emphasize more than the other, they are the Holiness of God and the Love of God. God’s Love Runs Deep, Beyond our Full Grasp.

    The Love of God 1. In the Spring of 1924, Jack Sundine was a four-year-old kid, standing in a line with his father inside the White House, waiting to meet President Calvin Coolidge. As they neared him, Jack noticed that he said something to each visitor as they shook hands. Soon, the thrilling ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Harper avatar

    The Charge

    Contributed by John Harper on Feb 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,612 views

    There is a charge on our lives to recognize God’s calling. Once we recognize this calling we will be grateful that he was merciful to us when we were sinners.

    “THE CHARGE” I Timothy 1:12-20 January 28, 2009 Warden Assembly of God Pastor John L. Harper Introduction: I. THE TRUST(vs. 12-14) (Be thankful) A. Jesus enabled me 1. I give thanks for His power 2. He enabled me to preach His Gospel 3. His grace was abundant and overflowing with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pursuing God Theologically

    Contributed by Rob Yanok on Sep 10, 2008
     | 4,136 views

    Jesus’ command to love God with “all our mind,” the Christian life is supposed to include regular times of study and learning.

    Pursuing God Theologically In following Jesus’ command to love God with “all our mind,” the Christian life is supposed to include regular times of study and learning. The goal of such study is to have what Paul called “the mind of Christ” so that we can live the life of Christ by the power of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Break Down The Walls To Witness

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 5, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,480 views

    A sermon for the 4th Sunday of Pentecost, Series A, Proper 5

    4th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 5] June 8, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we thank you for the healing power of your Son, Jesus the Christ, who offers to each of us forgiveness and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Kevin Burden avatar

    What Loving God Will Do

    Contributed by Kevin Burden on May 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,975 views

    Knowing about God and Knowing Him personally is not the same. Let’s see how this distinction applies when considering some of God’s attributes.

    WHAT LOVING GOD WILL DO Romans 13:8-10 “Owe no man anything, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law. 9 For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist