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  • Richard Tow avatar

    Mindset For Ministry Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 125 ratings
     | 60,270 views

    Expository sermon using Jesus example to articualte foundations for sound ministry.

    Mindset for Ministry Fortifying the Foundations # 30 John 13:1-20[1] 3-14-04 In 1904 the heir to the Borden Dairy Estate, William Borden, graduated from Chicago High School a millionaire. His parents gave him a trip around the world. During that trip he became burdened for all the hurting ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Seven Angry Men

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 229,206 views

    Examining anger by considering the experiences of seven biblical characters: Cain, Moses, Balaam, King Ahab, Haman, Esau, Absalom. Illustrated with clip from movie, "The Hulk".

    Seven Angry Men Eph. 4:25-32[1] 3-7-04 Friday, the American Medical Association released the results of an interesting study teenage anger. The study was conducted at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. It found that teenagers, who don’t manage their anger, are at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Killing Me Softly

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 17, 2006
    based on 57 ratings
     | 7,177 views

    Sanctity of Life Sunday-- Q & A on stem cells, cloning, euthanasia, and physician-assisted suicide. Link included to formatted text, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    God Love ‘em, pt. 2: “Killing Me Softly” Sanctity of Life Q & A Gen. 2:7 Q. What is a stem cell? A. A stem cell is a cell that has the potential to develop into different types of cells. Stem cells are the basic building blocks of the human body. In embryos, these master cells develop into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God-Centered Spouse Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 31, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,992 views

    Gary Thomas suggests that God’s plans for marriage are to make us holy, not necessarily to make us happy. What does a God-centered spouse look like?

    The God-Centered Spouse Life After the Wedding, prt. 2 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers If you’re on the Wildwind email list, you may recall that a few weeks ago I sent out a series of three emails called Becoming Like Jesus, excerpted from an article by Gary Thomas. Gary is one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Looking Forward To That Day Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 23, 2005
    based on 67 ratings
     | 38,115 views

    Expository sermon exploring the second coming of Christ and how the anticipation of that event should affect our lives now. Clip from movie "Titanic" illustrates urgency of Evangelism.

    Looking Forward to That Day I Thessalonians 4:13-18[1] 11-07-04 What are you looking forward to in life? What goals have you set and how are those goals affecting the way you life? Isn’t it amazing how our hopes and dreams determine the choices we make in life—determine the sacrifices we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Righting The Religious Rut Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 8, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,654 views

    4th in 5 part series on overcoming the obstacles and difficulties of life using five different Psalms. We used a "journey" or "road" metaphor in terms of the bumps of success, fear, guilt, the religious rut and grief, etc.

    RIGHTING THE RELIGIOUS RUT Navigating the Bumps of Life - Week 5 PSALM 63:1-8 INTRODUCTION: (Faith Story - Beth Rampleberg) Thank-you Beth. Did you catch the words and phrases in Beth’s faith story? “Obligation,” “knowledge in my head but not my heart,” “something was missing,” “emptiness,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Keeping Harmony In The Church Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 2, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 16,724 views

    God’s heart is for harmony in the church.

    Roger Staubach, who led the Dallas Cowboys to an NFL championship after the 1971 season and was voted Super Bowl MVP, admitted that his position as a quarterback who didn’t call his own signals was a source of frustration for him. Coach Tom Landry sent in every play from the sidelines. The coach ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The World That Christ Entered

    Contributed by George Johnston on Mar 6, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,104 views

    This is an historical look at the conditions in Palestine when Jesus was born.

    The World That Christ Entered 1. At the birth of Christ the world was united under one scepter. a. From the Euphrates to the Atlantic; from the mouths of the Rhine to the slopes of the Atlas, the Roman Emperor was the sole lord. b. There might be war on the far eastern ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dressing For Success Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 6, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 12,310 views

    When Christ rules our lives we will clothe ourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Once we dress this way, we can put up with each other and forgive as Christ has forgiven us.

    Nov. 25, 2001 Scripture Text: Colossians 3:12-17 Speaker: Jeff Williams Series Overview Dressing For Success Good morning! When Maxine and I were attending seminary we were invited to several theme parties. The host would pick an era and then we would all dress the part. One such party ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Judaism Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Feb 3, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,798 views

    This is Part 5 of the series on World relgions--a series inspired by Adma Hamilton, Church of the Resurrection, Leawood, KS.

    (some web sites that I consulted are listed in the body of the text) Genesis 12:1-3, 15:5-6 Now the LORD said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Mending Broken Lives

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Feb 9, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,920 views

    In this section of Galatians Paul encourages the Body how to restore a fallen brother or sister to fellowship.

    Mending Broken Lives Galatians 6:1-5 Brokenness is a best seller in our society. The moral failures and sins of those around us are consumed by us like Gatorade on a hot August afternoon on the practice field. The demise of the lives of people like homemaking mogul Martha Stewart, Michael Jackson, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Wants To Be A Beggar?

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 16, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,003 views

    Are you poor in spirit?

    Matthew 5:3 Who Wants To Be A Beggar? Woodlawn Baptist Church February 15, 2004 “A man walked into the doctor’s office and said, “Doctor, I have this awful headache that never leaves me. Could you give me something for it?” “I will,” said the doctor, “but I want to check a few things out first. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Eternal Holocaust

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 23, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,708 views

    Drawing lessons from and parallels with the Holocaust this message confronts major hinderances to evangelism in America. A video clip from "Schindler’s List" is used at the end to raise awareness of the value of a soul snatched from the jaws of hell. Poss

    The Eternal Holocaust 1 Corinthians 9:19-22 2-22-04 Intro This morning at the end of our message we are going to see a brief clip from the Spielberg movie, Schindler’s List. The movie is about a German factory owner in Poland who saved the lives of over 1100 Jews during the holocaust. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Dancing With Jesus

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,850 views

    Jesus doesn’t care if you’re ugly. He doesn’t care if you’re fat or thin. He doesn’t care about the horrible sins and crimes you’ve committed - that’s why He died on the Cross. He simply loves you and wants to dance with you. If you will let him lead he w

    DANCING WITH JESUS Matthew 16:21-25 ILLUSTRATION: Listen to one man’s remarkable discovery at Smokey Mountain near the Philippine capital of Manila:"A gigantic man-made mound, perhaps 100 feet high, ran on before us for a mile or more. Wisps of smoke rose from fissures all over the sides and top ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Palm Sunday--Choose Your Attitude

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 261 ratings
     | 53,378 views

    This sermon deals with the various attitudes which are exposed or demonstrated on Palm Sunday.

    Choose Your Attitude 3/24/2002 Palm Sunday Zech 9:9-12 Matt 21:1-11 How many of you have ever been to a parade that had different things in it from bands, to floats, to drill teams and more? In a parade you never know what is going to come up next, whether you will feel good about it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed