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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Fear God And Keep His Commandments Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 10, 2010
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     | 26,021 views

    In today's lesson we are urged to demonstrate our fear of God by keeping his commandments.

    Scripture Today we come to our last lesson in the book of Ecclesiastes. In his quest to find out how to live a meaningful life the writer of Ecclesiastes urges his readers to demonstrate their fear of God by keeping his commandments. Let us read Ecclesiastes 12:9-14: 9 Besides being wise, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Faces Of Christmas - The Face Of Courage Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 12, 2010
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,885 views

    How do we walk a godly life? It takes great courage to live a life that follows God and not ourselves. What are some of the characteristics of a person who lives a life of courage? This morning we are going to see how Joseph exemplified courage to foll

    The Face of Courage - Joseph (Matthew 1:18-25) The Faces of Christmas Series Slide Introduction Courage What picture comes to mind when you think of the word courage? I think there are a lot of people that think for a person to be courageous, they need to be fearless or do dangerous things ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What God Did Not Say Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 24, 2010
     | 5,148 views

    Part two of this series focues on Zacharias and Mary.

    What God Did Not Say Part 2 Scripture: Luke 1:5-37; Hebrews 11:15-16; Galatians 6:9 Introduction: Two weeks ago I preached part one of this series I’ve titled “What God Did Not Say”. I talked about how we sometime have questions and/or doubts about something we believe God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Folly Of Not Following The Wise Men

    Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Dec 26, 2010
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    There are 5 keys the demonstrate how the kings were really wise men. Life if full of obsticles, challanges, and setbacks. It is imperative to seek Godly wisdom to direct the course of your life. The wise men were wise because they were able to discern t

    THE FOLLY OF NOT FOLLOWING THE WISE MEN! You have heard the phrase, “Out of the mouth of babes?” It comes from the simple truth that sometimes it takes a child to reveal lasting wisdom. It seems foolish but it isn’t! For example: Patrick, age 10, said, “Never trust a dog ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Choice To Make

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 19, 2011
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    I was thinking about whether there is just 'one thing' that is most needed in life. So I looked up that phrase…one thing. Here’s what I read in the Gospel of Luke

    A choice to make… Jan. 2, 2011 Intro: - how would you rate your 2010? Good year? Bad year? Physically or spiritually? Do you feel closer to God or does it feel like He’s further away? - do you think you made good choices in 2010? - we’ve just had a busy season, busy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whoever Believes Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 18, 2010
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     | 8,668 views

    In this sermon we focus on our response to such a great gift. Who has the gift been given for? Whoever. How is it received? Faith. Who can be saved? Whoever Believes.

    Introduction: A. We return today to one of the best known passages in all the Bible – John 3:16. 1. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. (Jn. 3:16) 2. We have looked at the fact that God is and that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Re-Aligning My Heart

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Oct 22, 2010
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     | 19,943 views

    God wants me to have a heart re-alignment.

    Re-Aligning My Heart Jeremiah 11:1-17 Is your heart “in alignment” this morning? Is your heart “out of sync?” I need to re-align my heart. Example: Alignment on your car My van has alignment problems. I can tell because when I drive my van and let go of the wheel it starts to veer to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Ready And Prepared For His Coming

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 29, 2010
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     | 14,799 views

    Procrastination is a problem today. Being ready for when the Lord returns is a heart problem that we need to have taken care of. we can be the foolish ones or we can be the wise ones. The choice is ours.

    Being prepared and ready for His coming Introduction- Matthew 25:1-14 Question. Have you ever seen those Ameritrade babies as they discuss banking and financial strategy. What makes it funny is that it is impossible for that age group to talk and understand those ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Use Wisdom But Know Its Limitations Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 31, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,164 views

    In today's lesson we are encouraged to use wisdom but know its limitations--particularly with respect to civil authorities.

    Scripture In his quest to find out how to live a meaningful life the writer of Ecclesiastes addresses the use of wisdom but also being aware of its limitations. Let us read Ecclesiastes 8:1-17: 1 Who is like the wise? And who knows the interpretation of a thing? A man’s wisdom makes his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Part 13 - Matthew 12:38-42 - Life Beyond The Trampoline! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Nov 5, 2010
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,278 views

    There’s life beyond the games we play.

    Part 13 - Matthew 12:38-42 - LIFE BEYOND THE TRAMPOLINE! I fell through a trampoline once. It was totally unexpected! One minute I was airborne and the next I was standing on the ground, wearing the trampoline like a giant torn tutu, and all my helpful family could do was laugh at me! I mention ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Last Five Commandments

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010
     | 5,575 views

    A brief look at the last 5 commandments (PowerPoint slides for this talk available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    The last five commandments Reading: Exodus chapter 20 verses 13-17 Ill: If you think your family has problems, • Consider the marriage mayhem created when 76-year-old Bill Baker of London; • Wed his sweetheart Edna Harvey. • She happened to be his granddaughter’s husband’s mother. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Beware Of Detours!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,770 views

    Hagar & Ishmael. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Ill: A man opened a new business and his best friend sent him a floral arrangement: • When the friend popped in to see him a few days later; • He was shocked to see that the shop had sent a card saying; “Rest in peace”. • When he called the florist to complain. • The florist said; “It ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Discovering Genesis, Part 13 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 9, 2011
     | 3,312 views

    Part 13 of this series begins to examine the life of Abram and his response to God's calling him into service. It is because Abram knew the Lord's voice that he was able to respond, which is exactly the same way we should be living today.

    Discovering Genesis, Part 13 Genesis 12:1-9 Introduction - This morning we examined the people of Babel; and their rebellion to God - Prayerfully, we also saw the challenge in ourselves as well through them - Our response to God is most important when we think of worship - It is because of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Appeal Of An Old Man Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 10, 2011
    based on 29 ratings
     | 15,601 views

    What was Paul’s appeal as an old man to Philemon? 1- His appeal was love 2- His appeal was acceptance 3- His appeal was obedience

    INTRO.- ILL.- Observations on Growing Older - Your kids are becoming you...and you don’t like them ...but your grandchildren are perfect! - Going out is good. Coming home is better! - When people say you look "Great"... they add "for your age!" - You forget names ... but it’s OK because other ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Where God Commands The Blessing - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Nov 11, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,501 views

    We are born to win but most of us are programmed to fail (there are a few exceptions). Do you ever feel like your life is like a maze and you’re trapped in that maze? You know in your heart there is a plan and purpose for your life if you could only find

    Psalm 133 (New Living Translation) A song for pilgrims ascending to Jerusalem. A psalm of David. 1 How wonderful and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony! 2 For harmony is as precious as the anointing oil that was poured over Aaron’s head, that ran down his beard and onto ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist