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  • Michael Luke avatar

    Trapped In Idolatry Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 4, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 13,616 views

    Examining the idols in our lives, we see what keeps us from receiving God’s blessing

    SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 19:23-41 TITLE: “TRAPPED IN IDOLATRY” INTRODUCTION: A. The dictionary definition of “idol”: “an object of excessive devotion or admiration” --Fails to capture the biblical sense ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Finding The Peace Of God In Unsettling Times

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 18, 2003
    based on 161 ratings
     | 28,969 views

    A message meant to encourage us to not give up when we look at the world around us.

    Finding the Peace of God in Unsettling Times John 16:33 October 19, 2003 Introduction I don’t think it’s a surprise to anyone here that we live in a world of turmoil, right? Wars are being fought all over the world, and even in our own country, we’ve adopted a terror alert system that while ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Right On The Faith Family Series

    Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Oct 30, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 8,577 views

    What could happen if we built this church on Biblical principles even if they ran counter to good business management practices and philosophy? Is it possible that we might then be blessed by a higher philosophy if we built a church like Jesus wanted? I

    This sermon was preached by Scotty L Killingsworth on Sunday morning November 2, 2003 to the Evergreen Church. The sermon is an installment in the Biblical Church Series from 1 Timothy The sermon title is: The Biblical Church is right on the Family Chapter 5 The church is a family of faith A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peacemakers In A Time Of War

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 4, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,978 views

    A look at Jesus beatitude about peacemakers in the context of possible war with Iraq but focusing on what it means for us.

    v9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. "If you were my husband, I’d put poison in your coffee." -- Lady Astor "If you were my wife, I’d drink it." -- Winston Churchill Conflict we all recognise it is a fact of life and try to avoid it, yet none the less always ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Praise Him!

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 16, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 7,824 views

    Are you praising Jesus for the right reasons? Or are you praising Jesus for the wrong reasons? You decide!

    Praise Him! Thesis: Are you praising Jesus for the right reasons? Or are you praising Jesus for the wrong reasons? You decide! Texts: Matthew 21:1-17 Mark 11:1-10 Luke 19:28-44 John 12:12-19 Historical Background: What is Palm Sunday all about? Why did they wave Palms? Looking at the time frame ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of Serving Series

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Sep 19, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,063 views

    There is a necessity of having serving and compassionate leaders in the face of persecution and a dying world in need of a savior.

    Society today has placed its seal of approval on single parent households and homosexual adoption. The laws allowing such activity give evidence of such a stamp of approval. The ideas of familial leadership have begun to fail quickly. Sociologists and experts in family studies have just recently ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Feast Or Fast

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jun 11, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,832 views

    Two problems creating conflict with Christ

    Luke 5:33-39 To Feast or Fast Woodlawn Baptist Church June 11, 2006 Introduction Why do you attend church? What is all this about to you? What does Christ mean to you, and why do you keep coming back to Him? These are only a few of many such important questions I think we fail to ponder ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In Lion Country

    Contributed by Karl Sexton on Aug 3, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,883 views

    We are all facing a real battle with a real devil and we need to know our enemy and how to defeat him.

    Living In Lion Country Intro: We have a real foe and he has many names, but the one you may recognize is Satan or the devil. Many today believe that Satan is a myth¡Xa figment of someone¡¦s imagination. Many are being devoured because they do not recognize the enemy. Some doubt his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living As A Slave When You Are A Son Or Daughter

    Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,425 views

    Many well-meaning Christians today get involved in legalism in a desire to become better Christians. Legalism means "a relationship that is governed by rules or by law."

    Text: Galatians 4:1-18 (NASB) Introduction: Many well-meaning Christians today get involved in legalism in a desire to become better Christians. Legalism means "a relationship that is governed by rules or by law." Their motives may be right, but their method is wrong. At Galatia, these ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Art Of Body Building Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on May 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,965 views

    The gifts of the Spirit are given for the common good not for our personal advancement. Paul shows us how the body of Christ is quite a literal expression.

    THE ART OF BODY BUILDING Jesus is not here…in the flesh. His body is not here but his Spirit is here. We read in John 16 that Jesus had to go away; he had to return to his Father in heaven, so that his Spirit could come, so that his very person, the essence of his being could be with every ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Finding Your Footprint

    Contributed by Robert Parker on Mar 30, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,335 views

    Joshua said choose this day whom ye shall serve.. But as for me an my house we shall serve the Lord.

    Joshua 24: 14-15 (24:14) Now therefore, fear the Lord, serve Him in sincerity and in truth, and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the River and in Egypt. Serve the Lord! (24:15) And if it seems evil to you to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves this day whom ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Line Judge Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on May 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,316 views

    Looking through the words contained in the Epistle to the Romans at the everyday news that has highlighted this week demonstrates to us just how timeless God’s Word is.

    Series Title: The Line in the Sand Title: The Line Judge Scripture: Romans 3:9-18 (Romans 3:9-18) What shall we conclude then? Are we any better ? Not at all! We have already made the charge that Jews and Gentiles alike are all under sin. 10 As it is written: "There is no one righteous, not even ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Glorify God In All Things Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 18,117 views

    We are called to glorify God in all things.

    SERIES: “OVERCOMING OBSTACLES THAT OBSTRUCT OBEDIENCE” TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 6:1-20 TITLE: “GLORIFY GOD IN ALL THINGS” INTRODUCTION: A. The apostle Paul asks the Corinthians church to take a look at everything they’re saying and doing and then ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Respect You Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Mar 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,403 views

    In the greatest sermon ever preached, Jesus focused on the two greatest commands of scripture. To love God and to love others – it is in these two relationships we find our fulfillment and our purpose. In the beatitudes, Jesus helps us discover how we are

    Introduction – Play video clip “The most important thing” Is it true that our life is just a dash between two dates; we must then ask the question “What is the most important thing in this life” To some the most important thing is to gain and to gather – for them life is one big treasure hunt where ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Everyday Superhero

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,269 views

    Esther, Pt. 7

    EVERYDAY SUPERHERO (ESTHER 7) An incredible story was not reported by Hollywood when the Titanic sank. In 1912 Scottish evangelist John Harper was on the ship with his 6-year-old daughter to answer the call to be the new pastor of the famous Moody Church in Chicago when disaster struck. He got Nana ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible