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  • Sheila Crowe avatar

    Nothing

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Oct 11, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,284 views

    How to live abundantly by not worrying, bot being complacent, by thinking of other and by knowing nothing is impossible with God.

    Sermon: Nothing Phil 2:3, 4:6; Luke 1:37; Rev. 3:17 9/30/01 I. Introduction: A. Nothing - Gene’s humor B. Redeem the value of the Word - important word - significance enormous Family Circus - picture - Mommy - Thel and Billy - What have you been doing? Nothing! 1. A load word - so ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Cross Of Commitment Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 9,521 views

    Calling people to a deeper commitment to God and each other on our 91st Anniversary Commitment Sunday.

    Commitment Sunday February 11, 2002 The Cross of Commitment Luke 9:23 It may be hard to imagine the renowned theologian J.I. Packer sitting in a hot tub, but that is where he is when he makes this quote: “The other day ...as I sat there savoring hot tubness, cracking small jokes and adjusting to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Walk Of Walks Series

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,243 views

    This is the sixth sermon of a series on Philippians. This sermon encourages Christians to have a walk that is above all others with God.

    I. Introduction a. The Walk of Walks should be our goal. b. Paul gives us steps for a walk that very few Christians are walking. II. The First Step is to Forget the Flesh (1-7) a. As Christians we cannot let the flesh win b. Paul says that he had a reason to brag about the flesh, but he chose ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Everyone Can Tell The Good News

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 21, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,989 views

    Because the gospel is for all people, God calls believers to take the good news to people in other places.

    #2005-25 Title: Everyone Can Take the Good News to Others Text: Acts 13:1-3, 26-33a, 38-39, 44-48 Truth: Because the gospel is for all people, God calls believers to take the good news to people in other places. Aim: To help you participate in taking the gospel to all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    God's Picture Of The Church In A City

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,341 views

    How does God see the church of our city- and our congregation and its relationship with other congregations?

    God’s picture of the church in a city. 1 Cor 12:12-27 WBC 14.05.06pm magicfridge.wmv You know- some of the pictures we have of what it’s about… what church is… are just plain wrong THE CHURCH- OUR PICTURE: OUR GROUP And I want to speak to you about something the Lord has laid on my heart, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Scripture Is Foundational Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jun 12, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,631 views

    A series on our church’s core values (two not posted here were done by other speakers).

    Trinity Baptist Church March 26, 2006 True Values Scripture is foundational Matthew 7:24-27; 2 Timothy 3:14-17 Howard Hendricks used to say, “aim at nothing, and you’ll hit it every time.” That holds true of both people and organizations. When it comes to “doing life“ -- ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Firstborn From The Dead

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 14, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,682 views

    If others came back to life before Jesus, then what does this phrase “firstborn of the dead” really mean?

    INTRODUCTION Colossians 1:18 “And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence.” Revelation 1:5 “and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler over the kings ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Freedom

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,102 views

    Examines the freedom we enjoy as Christians and the responsibility we have to share that freedom with others. Expanded outline.

    FREEDOM This week we celebrate Independence Day, the 4th of July. On that day 230 years ago, the founding fathers of our nation signed the Declaration of Independence. In that document, the founders of our nation said, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Need Something Eternal To Live For

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jul 10, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 1,963 views

    What are you living for? If its anything other than Jesus you are wasting your life.

    YOU NEED SOMETHING ETERNAL TO LIVE FOR! Heb 12:2 2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. There should be no element in your life that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jon Miller avatar

    The Games People Play: Solitaire Series

    Contributed by Jon Miller on Apr 12, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,406 views

    God’s plan for his people is to be in community with other beleivers. Small groups can provide that community.

    Well, today we begin a new series called the games people play. Over the next two weeks we’ll take a look at some popular games and see how they relate to our lives. Today we look at the game Solitaire. Oh, the hours that have been wasted playing solitaire. In my seminary classes I take notes on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • George Barton avatar

    Psalm 73. A Psalm Of Envy Series

    Contributed by George Barton on May 9, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 26,590 views

    An expositorty approach to Psalm 73, showing Christians often get their life out of focus and envy others.

    PSALM 73 A PSALM OF ENVY REVISED MAY 09, 2006 This morning I want to speak about one of my favorite psalms. It is a psalm written by a man who, for a time, was envious of the wicked, whose life was temporarily out of focus; who wrestled with his envy, and got his life back in focus. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Merciful Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,685 views

    Be merciful and give others a second chance. The merciful demonstrates mercy with acts of kindness and love. The merciful forgives.

    Be blessed. Be poor in spirit, always live in need of God’s grace. • Be grieved by the things that grieve the heart of God. • Be humble and submit to God’s sovereign rule in your life. • Hunger and thirst for the things of God. Only such a craving will be filled. Without a returning to God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    One Can Make A Difference!

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 2, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 39,002 views

    This sermon examines Jesus influence upon Zacchaeus and how we can make a difference on others for God.

    (This sermon was introduced by playing a video clip from the movie “Mama Heidi.” This movie touches on one of the deepest desires that lies within the heart of man. This desire is in the heart of believers as well as non-believers. Every person was created with a desire to make a difference. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mel Shepherd avatar

    A Lesson From Maundy Thursday Series

    Contributed by Mel Shepherd on Jul 1, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 20,308 views

    The final week of Jesus life was spent teaching his disciples of the need to love and support each other.

    Title: “The Lesson From Maundy Thursday Text: John 13: 1-17 Introduction: I want to thank you tonight for inviting me to deliver the evening message. What you don’t know is that this is the first time I’ve ever spoken at a Maundy Thursday service. So tonight I’m making personal history I find ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Evidence Of Being Born Again Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Jan 13, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,949 views

    We are living in a world that is very deceptive. In other words there are people that will want you to believe that they are something that they are not.

    THE EVIDENCE OF BEING BORN AGAIN Acts 4:13-22 We are living in a world that is very deceptive. In other words there are people that will want you to believe that they are something that they are not. We live in a world of false pretenses, and in the church false ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist