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  • Alan Tison avatar

    True Ownership Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,124 views

    We must have an understanding of who owns what when it comes to stewardship. this is the first in a four part series on stewardship

    PLAY DVD OF APOLLO 13, CLIP 1. Houston we have a problem, Have you ever noticed how problems shape our lives. While we may pray for a problem free life, the truth of the matter is problems have a way of defining us. John Maxwell said, “Problems are predictors” – you can predict what type of person ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fat Babies!

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,576 views

    Are you a fat baby?

    I was recently at a pastor’s conference in East Texas. The church is definitely a country church and when I say backwoods it was back in the woods! The church is a hundred years old and the pastor is in his eighties and has been preaching fifty-six years. I had a great time. The preachers were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Challenges Of Being A Cheerful Giver

    Contributed by Joseph Betz on Nov 22, 2006
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    Lay Sermon on Stewardship. The focus is on the historical and social responsibility of being a Christian and giving and does not mention biblical tithing.

    "The Challenges of Being a Cheerful Giver" Sermon Preached by Joseph A. Betz Setauket Presbyterian Church, NY October 22, 2006 Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9: 6-15 The Apostle Paul writes, "God loves a cheerful giver." The original Greek word he used was hilaron for cheerful, which translates into ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Scraps For Jesus

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 10,090 views

    The Prophet, Isaiah, long ago drew a picture of the people of his day by using the illustration of a man who fell a tree and used its parts in various ways.

    The Prophet, Isaiah, long ago drew a picture of the people of his day by using the illustration of a man who fell a tree and used its parts in various ways. With part of it, he he warmed himself, with part of it, he used it for fuel,with part of it, he used it t cook his foor and after ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Family Affair

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 6, 2000
    based on 100 ratings
     | 13,687 views

    Either you is, or you ain't

    It is important to point out at the beginning, that the reason Jesus’ mother and brothers have come is to take Him quietly back home to Nazareth. They think He has gone crazy. They’re probably slightly embarrassed; standing outside this crowded house, asking someone nearer the door to call ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Christ: Much More

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 6, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,374 views

    Name it. Whatever it is, Christ is much more

    Mankind has been effected as groups and cultures by numerous people throughout history. There have been influential people; great people and not so great people who have influenced societies, whether for good or for bad. But mankind as a whole has only been affected by two men; the first, ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    An Interview To Change Life

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 9, 2000
    based on 170 ratings
     | 6,581 views

    Nicodemus was confused because his thinking was earth-bound but Jesus offered him eternal life through a spiritual rebirth if he would believe in Christ’s self-offering on the Cross.

    A LIFE CHANGING INTERVIEW The text, John 3:16 is a biblical classic: "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." It’s probably the most loved and quoted verse in Scripture. Rev Sandy Millar, Rector of Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Can Do All Things Series

    Contributed by Matt Condon on Nov 13, 2000
    based on 336 ratings
     | 29,520 views

    Paul and Silas lived their victory in Christ no matter their circumstances

    Acts 16:22-30 "I can do all things..." The other day I saw a guy who says he can predict earthquakes. And he doesn't predict the actual day of the quake, he just looks for indicators that say a quake is likely during a certain period of time. And he has indicators like the phases of the moon and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Master's Choice

    Contributed by Zenola Diggs on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 108 ratings
     | 6,832 views

    A realization that God (The Master) can use ordinary people to do extraordinary things.

    "THE MASTER’S CHOICE" Luke 1:26-35,38 Minister Zenola Diggs October 23, 1999 * First Sermon Service * Mt. Zion Baptist Church-Nashville, Tennessee INTRODUCTION: Many of you sitting here today have come to know Rodney and me as the "Marriage Ministers". We have spent many hours teaching and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Read It For Yourself

    Contributed by Shelly Griffin on Mar 22, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 4,877 views

    Don’t believe anything just because somebody else told you to.

    Imagine being out in the woods, hiking, camping, working. When all of a sudden you feel a sharp pain in your leg. You look down and see two small holes in your skin and this long, legless creature slithering away through the grass. Well, being a fairly intelligent person, you’d probably come ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Man, Two Women, And Two Babies Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on May 10, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,568 views

    This is an installment in a continuing series on Galatians.

    The Triumph of Grace “A Man, Two Women, and Two Babies” July 23, 2000 This Morning’s Text – Galatians 4:21-31 “Tell me, you who want to be under the Law, do you not listen to the Law? For it is written that Abraham had two sons, one by the bondwoman and one by the free woman. But the son by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Praying For The Spirit To Come Series

    Contributed by Adam Cruse on Jul 18, 2001
    based on 105 ratings
     | 6,134 views

    What should our attitude and praying be like since we have been enlisted in the war-time effort of spreading the gospel?

    As your turning to Acts 4:23-31, I want to read what John Piper wrote concerning prayer. Listen to the imagery that he uses as he describes the true purpose of prayer. “Life is war. That’s not all it is. But it is always that. Our weakness in prayer is owing largely to our neglect of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Is The Gift Of Gifts.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Aug 3, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,828 views

    Year C. The tenth Sunday after Pentecost, August 12th, 2001 Hebrew 11: 1-3, 8-16 Title: “Faith is the gift of gifts.”

    Year C. The tenth Sunday after Pentecost, August 12th, 2001 Hebrew 11: 1-3, 8-16 Title: “Faith is the gift of gifts.” The author has maintained and demonstrated the superiority of Jesus’ priesthood over that of the old covenant and of his sacrifice over that of the old animal sacrifices. Beginning ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    Christians: Party Animals? Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Oct 10, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,274 views

    This sermon was part of a series I preached on Nehemiah’s one holy passion, the glory of God.

    One Holy Passion Nehemiah 8:9-12 May 6, 2001 “Christians: Party Animals?” Part 2 “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly furnished for every good ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Taking A Stand

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 1, 2001
    based on 106 ratings
     | 10,301 views

    Gideon moved from being a defeatist and doubter to being a doer.

    TAKING A STAND Judges 6:1-22 In the mountains of East Tennessee, there is a beautiful little church with a strange name. On the sign out front the name is artfully written: “Compromise Church.” There is a story behind the name. The church had been built early in the 20th century and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist