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  • Dr. Robert McKenzie avatar

    Passing Along Our Faith Series

    Contributed by Dr. Robert Mckenzie on Apr 27, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 7,148 views

    Strengthing the Family

    Foundations of the Family: Passing along our Faith Deuteronomy 6:4-7 Of all the tragedies in child rearing, perhaps the greatest is when we, as Christian parents, fail to convey our faith to our children. There are many reasons for this failure, but it doesn’t make it any less of a failure! Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pass The Salt And Turn On The Light

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 1, 2002
    based on 211 ratings
     | 29,174 views

    Matthew 5: 13 - 16 Christians need to be the Salt of the World and be Light

    Pass the Salt and Turn on the Light Matthew 5: 13 – 16 Matthew 5: 13 A: Christ seems to be stating quite clearly that the source of our influence is found in the person we are!! You ARE Salt not You HAVE Salt or You DISPENSE Salt B: Only as Christians are salt in their lives & character ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy In Suffering Series

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 19, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,240 views

    In this message we see the Biblical truth about suffering.

    Philippians 1:27-30 Sunday, February 10, 2002 It was June 1995. It was a typical day in the Todd household. Marlene and David were up and off to work and school respectively. I was in the shower and Melissa was paddling in the water in the kitchen sink to keep her occupied so I could finish my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Working On Salvation

    Contributed by Matthew Cook on Apr 19, 2005
    based on 41 ratings
     | 8,615 views

    How do we "work out" our salvation?

    Working on Salvation April 17, 2005 Center Point Baptist Church Introduction A man was driving with his wife at his side and his mother-in-law in the back seat. The women just wouldn’t leave him alone. His mother-in-law said, “You’re driving too fast!” His wife said, “Stay more to the left.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Butterfly Effect

    Contributed by Chanon Mullens on May 16, 2005
    based on 60 ratings
     | 15,040 views

    The transformation from the old to the new

    1. WE, LIKE THE CATERPILLAR BEGAN AS SOMETHING LESS THAN DESIRABLE • II Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” • The caterpillar begins it’s life as something other than what it will end as • What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Precious Faith Series

    Contributed by Kim Huffman on Mar 31, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,609 views

    This sermon explores what is the object, value and identity of faith. Precious faith is a timeless treasure worth having.

    FEB. 1, 2004 Kim Huffman Series: Timeless Treasures #1 “PRECIOUS FAITH” 2 Peter 1:1 “From Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ. To the people who have received a faith which is like our precious faith. It came through the righteousness of our God and of our Savior, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Budzinski avatar

    Forgetting Your Past, Releases Your Future Series

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Sep 22, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 48,246 views

    For the past two weeks we have discussed how to change and the importance of change in our lives. This week, in order to change to take place and for us to become effective Christians, we must forget our past and embrace our future. The Word talks a lot

    Introduction · For the past two weeks we have discussed how to change and the importance of change in our lives. · This week, in order to change to take place and for us to become effective Christians, we must forget our past and embrace our future. · The Word talks a lot about letting go of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Settling Disputes Promptly

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,024 views

    Christians should see the need to settle disputes promptly.

    SETTLING DISPUTES PROMPTLY Philippians 4:1-9 ILLUSTRATION The debate on whether to end the war in Iraq soon or not is intense. Each side has a strong argument to support their stand. But no matter when the government decides to end the war, it is always beneficial to conflicting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking In A Fearless Life Style

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Mar 3, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,311 views

    When you have an assurance of God’s love for you, you can’t be defeated. When you know who you are in Christ Jesus… Look out devil. Fearlessness is a definite sign of your victory. By appropriating the power of the blood of Jesus, you defeat Satan. Fearle

    Introduction § As a Christian, we have authority in your mouth to establish the Word of God on this earth. § You and I have the authority to speak what has already been settled or established in heaven—healing, deliverance, peace, etc. § We need to feed our spirit man, that fear is the weapon ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Have A Dream!

    Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 3, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,587 views

    I want to talk to you about dreams! Specifically, the dream that God has given me for this youth ministry. This morning, when I woke up Caleb to get him ready for school, he mumbled, “Can I just finish my dream?” We all want to finish our dreams.

    I HAVE A DREAM! (VISION 2006-2007) OPENING: Tonight I want to talk to you about dreams! Specifically, the dream that God has given me for this youth ministry. This morning, when I went to wake up my son Caleb to get him ready for school, he mumbled, “Can I just finish my dream?” We all want ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    White Glove Test

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 10, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,067 views

    5 reasons you may not "feel" spotlessly forgiven by God - even when you are.

    I. ISAIAH 1:1-9 ISRAEL HAD A PROBLEM A. Sin & Separation 1. (v. 3) Relationship I have w/ my dog Taser, better than some have w/God a. what is the intensity of my relationship w/God b. excitement in it – passion in it? c. a son woke up Sunday morning – “Mom, I don’t want to go to church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    God's Armed Forces

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 1, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,721 views

    God has armed forces that can defeat the devil’s tricks. Thank God for our military, but also thank God for God’s army!

    God’s Armed Forces Text: Ephesians 6:10-18 ( Illustration: Have a person get into a bucket ’called the sin bucket’ let him or her act out how easy it is to get into the sin bucket, and how no one can get you out but Christ.) 10). In conclusion, be strong in the Lord [be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • W F avatar

    Why Do I Do What I Don't Want To Do? Series

    Contributed by W F on Aug 26, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 22,285 views

    One question I’ve always wanted to ask God is this: Why do I do what I don’t want to do?

    (Romans 7:14-25). INTRODUCTION You only have to be a Christian for five seconds to realize that even though Jesus takes away the penalty for your sin and its power over you, you will still struggle to live the right way. So why is that? Why - even though you have given your life to Christ – why do ...read more

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  • Joseph McCulley avatar

    It Is About Time!

    Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Dec 27, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,611 views

    New Year’s challenge to use time wisely.

    Eph. 5:15-17 It is about time! Intro: There is a story of an "old Norwegian who had kept very careful note of his life in a series of notebooks on the shelf of his business. On his eightieth birthday he went to the store and pulled the books from the shelf and behan to compute his life. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Frederick Meekins avatar

    Technology May Be Outpacing Limits Of Imagination & Ethics

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,379 views

    UFO Cult Seeks To Clone

    If technological progress continues at its current pace, most authors of science fiction may soon find themselves out of work as science seems ready to surpass the ingenuity of speculative fantasy literature. From a plot straight out of a movie or novel, a cult that worships extraterrestrials ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible