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  • Larry Wise avatar

    How To Live Life To The Fullest

    Contributed by Larry Wise on Jun 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,209 views

    A formula for finding the abundant life

    How To Live Life To The Fullest I Peter 3:10-12 I know that to some people, living a good life is palm trees and sandy beaches. To some people, it is grease and exhaust fumes and loud race cars. To some people living the good life means playing with your children or grandchildren and enjoying a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Real-Igion

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 21, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,224 views

    In today’s passage, James wants to keep us from the deception that being religious is merely going through a set of rituals and motions. James doesn’t want us to be deceived into thinking the more I exemplify religious behavior the more spiritual I am. Le

    REALIGION James 1:26-27 INTRODUCTION: Preventing deception is a major theme for James (1:1:16, 22, 26). In today’s passage, James wants to keep us from the deception that being religious is merely going through a set of rituals and motions. James doesn’t want us to be deceived into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Marriage, Divorce And Singleness Series

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 27, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,798 views

    Barna research shows: That divorce in the church is just as common as outside the church. In the church 33%, outside the church 34%. Protestant churches overall is at 25%.

    Barna research shows: That divorce in the church is just as common as outside the church. In the church 33%, outside the church 34%. Protestant churches overall is at 25%. The divorce rate amongst the generations is also a bit of surprise: Seniors (73+) = 18% Builders (53-72) = 37% Boomers = ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What; No Condemnation?

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 31, 2014
     | 2,592 views

    When Jesus comes into our life, everything changes, mostly in the form of disaster; however we are given the ability to stand, and in doing so we are transformed into the glory God that wants from us. Yes it is painful, but we are victorious.

    This sermon was delivered to the congregation in St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 10th July 2011: by Gordon McCulloch (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: When Jesus comes into our life, everything changes, mostly in the form of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Be Excellent Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 11, 2016
     | 10,452 views

    The goal of the church should be excellence!

    Be Excellent 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 January 3, 2016 It’s the first Sunday of the year and it’s time to lay out all of our New Year’s Resolutions. Let’s pause for a moment of silence. Maybe we’ll just skip them, then we won’t have to worry about anything – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    And You Will Be Like God

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,130 views

    We can fall victim to evil very easily. Through our faith we can find the grace and forgiveness we need.

    During his fighting prime, it is said Muhammad Ali once boarded an airplane on his way to his next flight. As the plane began to move toward the runway the flight crew went through their usual pre-flight instructions and checks. One of the flight attendants, while checking to ensure all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Lords Supper Qualifications

    Contributed by Michael Cotie on Mar 24, 2014
     | 8,206 views

    Follow scripture when you observe the Lord's Table be sure you qualify to partake don't partake unworthily. Keep in mind this is a memorial service because Christ said do this in "Remembrance of Me."

    LORDS SUPPER QUALIFICATION Introduction: As we will conduct one of the two rituals Christ has given to the Church in a few minutes let’s reflect on what scripture says concerning this great event. Christ established it the night of His arrest and commanded us to conduct this service in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Deal With Anxiety Series

    Contributed by Landon Winstead on Dec 31, 2013
     | 5,839 views

    The Bible gives us tools to deal with anxiety.

    Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    Marriage, Divorce And Singleness Series

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 12, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,601 views

    In 1 Corinthians 7 Paul talks about marriage and divorce. The Bible has very specific instructions in many different books and passages. This Chapter is a bit mysterious because it talks about special historical events that where happening in Corinth and

    Barna research shows: That divorce in the church is just as common as outside the church. In the church 33%, outside the church 34%. Protestant churches overall is at 25%. The divorce rate amongst the generations is also a bit of surprise: Seniors (73+) = 18% Builders (53-72) = 37% Boomers = ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Islamic Terrorists Hate America

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,541 views

    Some people don’t want America to be considered a Christian nation.

    Why Terrorist Hate America, Part 3 Oct. 25, 2009 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A Our nation is based upon religious freedom, & true Christians would never force conversion upon anyone (matter of personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Got Problems!

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 1, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,168 views

    God has been a problem a solver since the beginning of creation.

    Text: “Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him out of them all” (Psalm 34:19). I am sure that you have said or you have heard someone say, “I have a problem or I have a multitude of problems I am dealing with.” What is being said is that there are situations of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    James 4

    Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 20, 2009
     | 5,371 views

    James tells us how to turn hatred into humility, judgment into justice and boasting into belief.

    There is a stark contrast in tone from chapter 3 to chapter 4 Chapter 3 (taming the tongue) closes with words like peace, gentleness, mercy, good fruits…it kind of ends on a good tone…but CH 4 contains words like fights, quarrels, lust, hate, envy, pride and sin. In CH 4 James gives clear advice on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    The Change That Comes With Church Growth

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 10, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,059 views

    A shorter midweek message that might help other churches in dealing with some of the potential problems they must deal with in growing from a very small to a medium sized church in a short period of time.

    We all have choices in life. Some choices lead us into good times, while others will lead us into bad times. And considering that we are free to make whichever choice we want, we should be very careful and use much wisdom, because most choices, good or bad, have far reaching consequences that we ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Understanding Peace Beyond Understanding Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Sep 29, 2013
     | 8,654 views

    Peace is something we all desire but sometimes have difficulty finding. This sermon unwraps the gift of peace that Jesus left with us so that we can apply this peace to our lives.

    As most of you have seen I was featured in the Lincoln Times this week. My picture was on the front page carrying two bags of apples. Debbie and I attended the Apple Festival in Lincolnton on Saturday. The news photographer snapped a picture of me with my two 10 lb. bags of apples and asked for ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Consequences Of The Spirit-Filled Life Series

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Mar 7, 2015
     | 6,860 views

    EphesiansI is addressed to those who are “saints who are Ephesus, and who are faithful in Christ Jesus.” So, when he commands us to be filled with the Spirit, Paul recognizes that many Christians are not filled of the Spirit.

    Ephesians: Our Identity in Christ ~ Part 22 Consequences of the Spirit-filled Life Ephesians 5:18b-21 . . . but be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord; always giving thanks for all things in ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel