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  • Mike Hullah avatar

    Covenant - The Basis Of Biblical Relationships Series

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jan 26, 2004
    based on 79 ratings
     | 11,274 views

    Covenant is the basis of all Biblical Relationships. This sermon examines principles of covenant and an application to believers. 1st in series.

    Biblical Relationships Understanding Covenant: the Basis of all Relationships Covenant = “to cut” A solemn agreement, negotiated or unilaterally imposed that binds parties to each other in permanent, defined relationships with specific promises, claims and obligations on both sides. Two types: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lordship And Stewardship

    Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Jan 26, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,611 views

    Stewardship is a reflection of my relationship to my God and Savior. It is the management of my God-given resources for His glory & for the good of others. From an outline by Gerald Flury, 9/2002.

    NOTE: The outline and 3 of the illustrations are taken from the very helpful sermon “STEWARDSHIP IS LORDSHIP” by Gerald Flury from September 2002. LORDSHIP AND STEWARDSHIP - Proverbs 3:5-10 INTRODUCTION: When we think of stewardship, we often consider it merely as a matter of our giving of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Christ Challenges Every Christian

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 26, 2004
    based on 67 ratings
     | 10,777 views

    EPIPHANY 3(A) - With the words, "Come, follow me" Christ challenges every Christian to believe wholeheartedly God’s word and to follow wholeheartedly Jesus’ call.

    CHRIST CHALLENGES EVERY CHRISTIAN Matthew 4:12-23 - January 25, 2004 MATTHEW 4:12-23 12When Jesus heard that John had been put in prison, he returned to Galilee. 13Leaving Nazareth, he went and lived in Capernaum, which was by the lake in the area of Zebulun and Naphtali-- 14to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Life: God's Special Creation

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 27, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,029 views

    Human life is set apart from all other forms of life. L.I.F.E. forms the outline of this message. Sanctity of Human Life Message

    Today is Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. Consider the paradox of setting aside a day to remember human life. ✎ According to the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (a government agency) many different species of life are endangered or threatened right here in the United States. This is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    People Of The Kingdom

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 31, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,052 views

    People who belong to God’s kingdom should live as such.

    Matthew 5:1-2 People of the Kingdom Woodlawn Baptist Church February 1, 2004 Introduction “And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: and he opened his mouth, and taught them…” I have thought long and hard this week for some fanciful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Building The Sanctuary

    Contributed by James May on Feb 1, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 29,924 views

    Just as David provided for and commanded Solomon to build the temple, we are commanded to provide for and build our lives into a sanctuary for the Lord.

    BUILDING THE SANCTUARY 1 Chronicles 22:18-19, "Is not the LORD your God with you? And hath he not given you rest on every side? For he hath given the inhabitants of the land into mine hand; and the land is subdued before the LORD, and before his people. Now set your heart and your soul to seek ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Ups And Downs Of Obedience Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 9, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,654 views

    A look at Elijah and how his obedience wasn’t determined by his feelings.

    What type of person does God choose to confront politicians with His word? If you were to picture in your mind that type of person who would it be? Billy Graham? Perhaps he’s held audiences with every American President for forty years. Tony Campola? Maybe, he’s one of the three pastors who ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Dead Church Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 26, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 15,923 views

    Jesus addresses several churches in the nook of Revelation. One of the churches is called a dead church. The question we need to consider is are we a dead church? Are we dead spiritually?

    "A Dead Church" Introduction: Each week in America, paramedics arrive on the scene of an accident where the victim has crossed the barrier between life and death. There is no heartbeat. Breathing has stopped. All the vital signs of life are absent. But the paramedics do not accept this death as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Cross Of The Christ And The Two Others Series

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 5, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,492 views

    Part Two of our series entitled “the Passion of the Christ: Curious? Find out more!”

    The Cross of the Christ and the Two Others Luke 23:32-43 Today we are on Part Two of our series entitled “the Passion of the Christ: Curious? Find out more!” Glad you are here to find out more. That Mel Gibson movie “The Passion of the Christ” sure has got a lot of attention, hasn’t it? From the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Mother Of Pearl

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 20, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 14,309 views

    Mother of pearl is a message about turning the grit of life into something beautiful, using the creation of a pearl as an illustration.

    Mother of Pearl; turning the grit of life of life into something beautiful; do you have it in you? 2Co 4:17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding [and] eternal weight of glory; Pearls as a gift, have been considered from time immemorial, one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Mystery Of Light Part 3

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 27, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,948 views

    Scientists are baffled by the mystery of light they can study it but still don’t understand what light is. God is light according to the Bible and he’s as mysterious as light in the natural sense but like scientist we can study God and understand what l

    Mystery of Light part 3 Opening Illustration: Video clip – To reference Bob’s comment last week at the end of the service. Show video clip on the need for son glasses (humorous). Thesis: Scientists are baffled by the mystery of light they can study it but still don’t understand what light is. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Saint Of Sharing

    Contributed by Jacob Golden, Jr. on Apr 20, 2002
    based on 96 ratings
     | 12,327 views

    John the Baptist calls us to share. If we follow his direction — Behold! The Christ is already among us!

    The Patron Saint of Sharing Luke 3:7–20 • Isaiah 12:2-6 December 14, 1997 • Third Sunday in Advent (c) “What shall we do?” That’s the question asked of John the Baptist three times in this story. The multitudes ask: “What shall we do?” The tax collectors ask: “Teacher, what shall we do?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Right Concern

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 237 ratings
     | 49,017 views

    God is passionate for all people.

    THE RIGHT CONCERN Jonah 4 S: God’s compassion Th: My Life as God’s Light Pr: GOD IS PASSIONATE FOR ALL PEOPLE ?: How? How is it revealed? KW: Stages TS: We will find in Jonah 4, four stages which reveal God’s passion for all people. The _____ stage which reveals God’s passion for all people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Risen Jesus Changes Lives

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,630 views

    Easter 3(C) - The risen Jesus changes lives by forgiving our past and directing our future.

    THE RISEN JESUS CHANGES LIVES April 30, 2006 - EASTER 3 - Acts 9:1-20 Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord, those who are called and chosen by our Savior Jesus Christ: God’s grace, mercy and peace: Whether we realize it or not, for each and every one of us here today and for each and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Book Of Acts, Part 6- Sharing All Things Series

    Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 4, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,908 views

    We live in a society that is obsessed with self-fulfillment and self-centeredness. •And Christians often share that obsession, buying into this “me first” attitude. •Yet when we examine the book of Acts, we see in the Church a community characterized b

    “Sharing All Things” The Church’s Example in Giving Acts 4:32-37 One of the things we learn from children is their natural, inborn tendency toward selfishness. •From a baby’s perspective, “What’s mine is mine, What’s yours is mine, and whatever I want is mine.” •And this natural selfishness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist