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  • Dan Erickson avatar

    Looking Both Ways

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 77 ratings
     | 5,655 views

    We are going to look back at some of the obstacles and opportunities the church has faced the last decade, and look ahead at some obstacles and opportunities which may be in our path during the next ten years.

    A few weeks ago I was sitting at my desk planning my sermon schedule for the holiday season. I came up with topics for Advent, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, but I really wasn't sure what would be appropriate for the first Sunday of the year 2000. So, I paged through my files and came across an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keeping (A Godly) Perspective

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,303 views

    Since we know God is sovereign we don't have to worry in times of trouble (1 week after presidential election chaos)

    "Fellow citizens! Clouds and darkness are round about Him. The dark waters of the seas and stars of the skies form His pavilion. Justice and judgment are the establishment of His throne. Mercy and truth go before His face. Fellow citizens, God still reigns! He will enable the government in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is It Safe Sex?

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000
    based on 234 ratings
     | 4,505 views

    Sexual fulfillment is a very shallow goal to have in life. Instead, we need to seek spiritual fulfillment in Jesus Christ

    Dear Mom, Yes, some of the things you have heard about this city are probably true. In fact, they say the main reason people come to this place is because of sex. Sexual immorality is more prevalent than you could ever imagine. By God’s grace, I have remained chaste, but it seems I am being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Awkward Situation

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,201 views

    Looks at Peter’s denial of Christ

    IT’S A COLD DAY FOR SEPTEMBER WAS ALL I THOUGHT TO SAY. WHEN I SAW YOU ON THE STREET THE OTHER DAY. I KNEW SOMETHING CHANGED BETWEEN US ALL THE TALK WE MADE WAS SMALL. BUT WHAT DO YOU SAY TO SOMEONE WHEN THEY’VE HEARD YOU SAY IT ALL. IT’S AN AWKWARD CONVERSATION IN A MOST PECULIAR WAY. HOW DID ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    By The Sweat Of Your Brow

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 94 ratings
     | 12,694 views

    Christians need to be hard-working people.

    BY THE SWEAT OF YOUR BROW Gen. 3:19 “By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you return to the ground, since from it you were taken; for dust you are and to dust you will return.” INTRO.- Sweat and dirt. Those don’t sound very inviting or interesting to me. DO THEY TO YOU? God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Where Your Treasure Is ...

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 27, 2000
    based on 437 ratings
     | 52,537 views

    The act of giving is an act of worship, tells me where my heart is, and tells me how much I trust God.

    Burt Reynolds starred in an old film entitled The End. In the film he decides to commit suicide by swimming out as far as he can until he is exhausted and then just go under. But after going under he is looking at the surface from the underside and decides not to go through with it. As he ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Watch Your Words Series

    Contributed by Jim Mooney on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 246 ratings
     | 61,052 views

    Words can build up or tear down, through this sermon you will learn to watch what you say.

    WATCH YOUR WORDS Grow Up Rather Than Give Up Part 8 JAMES 3:1-12 All of us here know the saying, " STICKS AND STONES MAY BREAK MY BONES, BUT WORDS WILL NEVER HURT ME. " I am here to tell you that is not true. Words do hurt. Broken bones will heal over a period of time. Sometime we never recover ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Substitute

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 31, 2000
    based on 97 ratings
     | 10,282 views

    The sacrificial system points to God’s desire to save his people, the seriousness of our sin and God’s willingness to forgive. Tying the OT sacrificial system to the sacrifice of Christ.

    Many people begin to read about the Old Testament sacrificial system and think something like: “Why all the blood? Why all this slaughtering of animals? It seems so gruesome and disgusting. Why did God require all of that? What was the purpose?” Confusing as it is, the Old Testament ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Wise Fool

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 1, 2001
    based on 137 ratings
     | 9,876 views

    Solomon’s mistakes were that he started out well, but did not end well, he was a minimalist and he allowed his strength to become his weakness.

    Have you see the bumper sticker that says, “I took an IQ test and the results were negative”? Sometimes very intelligent people can get very negative results on their IQ tests. For instance, people are paid a lot of money to write the things that appear on the packages and products we buy. But a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What About Freemasonry?

    Contributed by Robert Fleener on Jan 11, 2001
    based on 184 ratings
     | 9,138 views

    What does the Bible have to say to the Christian man who would consider being involved in Masonry?

    "What Does the Bible Say About Freemasonry?" 9/19/99 WHAT IS FREEMASONRY? FOR EXAMPLE: ENTERED APPRENTICE RITUAL [BL] The candidate enters, blindfolded, with a 6’ rope ["cable tow"] around his neck. He stands before the "Worshipful Master" who has the point of a sword at his bare left ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eddie Snipes avatar

    God's Call Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jan 13, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 8,394 views

    This begins with the historical evidence from the ancient kingdom of Ebla that validates the life of Abraham and then I will look at God’s call. How He used Abram’s humanity, weakness and faith to open the door of God’s purpose.

    God’s Call Genesis 11 ends with the genealogy leading up to Abram (later Abraham). Terah took his son Abram and his wife Saria, and grandson Lot and headed toward Canaan. They did not get to Canaan, but dwelled in the city of Haran (which is probably named after Abram’s brother who died after he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    A Second Chance God

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 20, 2001
    based on 148 ratings
     | 27,186 views

    Even when we blow it, God is willing togive us a second chance if we repent.

    A Second Chance God 2 Chronicles 33:1-11 Luke 22:31-33 Mark 14:66-72 Have you ever tried something and failed really bad at it? Failure is rarely a reason to give up and quit. We just finished listening to a zillion campaign commercials. Among the candidates who lost are candidates ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bill Harper avatar

    Parenting In Perilous Times Series

    Contributed by Bill Harper on Jan 23, 2001
    based on 237 ratings
     | 22,302 views

    The parents of Samson model for us the marks of successful parents who raise their child in difficult times.

    “PARENTING IN PERILOUS TIMES” Text: Judges 13:1-25 Intro: Illustration-Radio personality Paul Harvey tells the story of how Eskimo kill wolves. First the Eskimo coats his knife blade with animal blood and allows it to freeze. Then he adds another layer of blood, and another, until the blade is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Value Of One Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 23, 2001
    based on 173 ratings
     | 18,923 views

    Human life is full of dignity and worth because we are made in the image of God -- Jesus sees the value of every human being and calls us to do the same.

    The Value of One Rev. Brian Bill 1/21/01 An elderly man was out walking along the beach early one morning when he noticed a teenager ahead of him picking up starfish and flinging them into the sea. Catching up with the youth, he asked him what he was doing. The student responded by saying that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kirk DeVine avatar

    Your Eyes Are On Canaan, But Your Mind Is In Egypt!

    Contributed by Kirk Devine on Jul 20, 2001
    based on 887 ratings
     | 213,662 views

    In order to reach your destiny,your mind must be focused on were are going.

    YOUR EYES ARE ON CANAAN, BUT YOUR MIND IS IN EGYPT! EXODUS 16:1-3 (ROMANS 8:1-5) As I continue to grow and mature in life, and in the Lord, I have discovered that in order to achieve success, or attain a goal, you must have a fixed mind... In planning a brighter tomorrow you must anticipate the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational