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  • Michael Bartsch avatar

    Building A Servant Attitude Family

    Contributed by Michael Bartsch on Sep 13, 2006
     | 4,144 views

    In a culture filled with self-gratification, developing servant attitude families presents challenges that are addressed with this message.

    Ephesians 5:21-31 (NIV) 21 Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. 22 Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior. 24 Now as the church submits to Christ, so also ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    I Believe In Family Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 18, 2006
     | 4,188 views

    Individual commitment to obey God is the key to changing our culture to child-friendly and family safe!

    1 Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD, O my soul! I will praise the LORD as long as I live; I will sing praises to my God all my life long. Do not put your trust in princes, in mortals, in whom there is no help. When their breath departs, they return to the earth; on that very day their plans ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Turmoil Of Human Need

    Contributed by Howard Innis on Sep 20, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,438 views

    In a culture that is given to watching and talking (Spectators) the task of the church is to present the gospel as a doing and acting faith.

    Get Attention: I hold in my a hand a piece of paper -it is a small piece of paper and now crumpled -it is now trash -I place it on the floor -not in the middle of the floor but off to the side -this is a test to see who will pick it up and who will leave it lay Notice: it is where everyone can see ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Idol Of Leisure: Laodicea

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,975 views

    Our culture has an inordinate pursuit of comfort and leisure; but there is a Biblical priority and perspective that must be applied.

    AMERICAN IDOLS: LOOKING AT OURSELVES AND OUR LOYALTIES THROUGH THE EYES OF JESUS THE IDOL OF LEISURE: LAODICEA REVELATION 3:14-22 Sermon Objective: Our culture has an inordinate pursuit of comfort and leisure; but there is a Biblical priority and perspective that must be applied. Supporting ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Jesus: The Author Of The Ultimate Paradigm Shift Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jul 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,240 views

    This message examines how Jesus’ teaching and treatment of people was so different from the cultural norms.

    Listen to this word and think about certain adjectives that come to mind, politician. Generally words such as: crooked, dishonest, corrupt and selfish come to mind. Our experiences have stamped politicians with a social stigma that simply causes us to believe that politicians cannot be trusted. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    No Perfect People Allowed Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 9, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,735 views

    Creating a "come as you are" culture in the church with A Contagious Allowance, A Contagious Attitude, and A Contagious Artwork.

    We’re in the series "BE CONTAGIOUS!" We’re talking about what it takes to BE CONTAGIOUS with God’s love. Today we want to talk about creating a "come as you are" culture in the church. The title for this message comes from John Burke’s book but the content is based on Ephesians 2:8-10. 8 God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,636 views

    The Holy Spirit produces faithfulness in us, and while this is not highly valued in our culture, it is worth it!

    Faithfulness and Goodness: Fruits of the Spirit Gal 5:13-26 November 14, 2004 Intro: We are not always aware that we live in a Spiritual world as well as a physical one. Sometimes we all get immersed in life, in the groceries and laundry and meals, the soccer games and piano lessons and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeking A Life Of Impact Series

    Contributed by Dave Bentley on Feb 6, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,162 views

    The Church is to IMPACT the Climate and Culture around us. We need to understand this and move out in that understanding.

    IMPACT Series Introduction Things that leave an IMPACT – • Meteors Leave Craters • Volcanoes Clear Forests and Bury Cities • Automobiles Leave Dents • Golf Clubs Leave Concussions (Why Andie doesn’t play w/ me) When Something Has Made an IMPACT You Know That ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Commitment Versus Involvement

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 25, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 28,220 views

    We live in an overinvolved and under committed church culture. Hear the words of Jesus speak to this truth.

    Commitment Versus Involvement Luke 9 * It’s an old story: The chicken and the pig were talking in the back lot one day. The chicken said, “We have a great life here.” The pig responded, “Yes, it’s nice.’ The C: “Our farmer takes great care of us. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A People Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 16, 2010
     | 5,744 views

    To meet the challenges of this American culture, the church must be people of faith (the right KIND of faith)...

    Meeting The Challenge “A People of Faith” 2 Timothy 4:7 / Hebrews 11 * Do you remember that old challenge, “I dare you?” Or how about the next level, “I double-dog dare you?” Those words were a ‘line in the sand’ type of statement. Most of the time, we would rise to the challenge or go down ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don’t Miss The Signs

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 29, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,861 views

    Haggai gives us four signs which we need to be aware of and alerted to in our culture

    Don’t Miss the Signs Haggai 1:1-15 * Signs are a part of our life. Everywhere we look we sign stop signs, road signs, speed limit signs, school zone signs, caution signs, and the list goes on. In fact, billboard sign have become so prevalent that some communities has declared a moratorium on new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    United We Stand, Divided We Fall

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,075 views

    This sermon examines the unity of the church and the importance of our Christian testimony to the culture we live in.

    Title: United We Stand, Divided We Fall Text: Ephesians 4:1-13, John 17:20-23, Matthew 12:25, Date: November 4, 2007 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: This Tuesday is Election Day here in Kentucky, and I encourage those of you who are registered to vote to get out and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    Grace And God's View Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 27, 2011
     | 4,248 views

    God’s message of love is for all people regardless of race, culture or physical descent.

    Romans 11:1-24 Introduction: A. What, if any, place does Israel have in God’s world plan? B. This question is answered in various ways by Christians. 1. One’s millennial view (end time understanding) often determines the answer. 2. Those considered premillenialists believe God will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lynn Malone avatar

    When Less Is Best Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Apr 2, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,464 views

    Simplicity is a spiritual discipline that is, too often, left unpracticed in our consumeristic western culture.

    This morning we begin a four-week journey dealing with the stewardship of life. Over the next four weeks we’ll take a look at the futility that comes from longing for more in a culture of enough, then we’ll take a look at the power of debt to cause stress in our lives. In week three, we discover ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Now Thank We All Our God

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 24, 2013
     | 3,218 views

    How do we treat Thanksgiving when the culture is trying to drive God out of that feast?

    Thanksgiving Day 2013 Now Thank We All Our God “And now bless the God of all, who in every way does great things; who exalts our days from birth, and deals with us according to his mercy.” These words, from the wisdom of Jesus ben Sira, or Sirach, inspired the hymn “Now Thank We ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic