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  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Carpe Diem

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 18, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,536 views

    Carpe diem, seizing the opportunities of this day, is a great piece of advice. We human beings only have a precious little time which God grants to us here on planet earth. We should be putting that time to good use.

    THE WINDOW Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC ----------------- October 3, 2004 ----------------- While he was clinging to Peter and John, all the people ran together to them at the so-called portico of Solomon, full of amazement. 12But when Peter saw this, he ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Pruning And Pinching Series

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 13 ratings
     | 6,184 views

    HOw the secrets that grow a Bonsai tree will kill a church.

    Pruning and Pinching (On Not Becoming a Bonsai Church- Part 2) Luke 19:11-26 Recap: What is the first secret to keeping a Bonsai tree small? Keep the pot small. This week I want to share with you two more secrets for keeping the Bonsai small. They are things that sound unhealthy for the tree ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Treasures, Trees And Transformations Series

    Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,672 views

    So we see an extraordinary parallel. For Zacchaeus stands up and makes the pronoucement, (if you will permit a paraphrase) “I surrender all that I have to own you.” And Jesus, reply is similar, “I surrender all that I am to make you mine.”

    Introduction: What would you do if you knew you had less than two weeks to live? Less than two weeks to accomplish anything of significance in life? Less than two weeks to spend with loved ones? Less than two weeks? Today is Palm Sunday. A day when we normally remember the entry of the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God-Centered Worship Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 5, 2004
    based on 79 ratings
     | 16,731 views

    Why is church boring? Could it be that our worship is not God-Centered?

    INTRODUCTION  Why are we here today? Why are we all here giving up a morning to sleep in, a time to watch all the NFL pre-game shows? Why did we go to the trouble this morning of getting out of bed and putting on some nice clothing to be here?  Did we come here to see some of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christian Stewardship - Part Four Series

    Contributed by Donald Stevens on Nov 19, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,454 views

    Fourth of four messages on stewardship. Based on UM congregational pledge and UM "Guidelines"

    2 Samuel 24:18-25 On that day Gad went to David and said to him, "Go up and build an altar to the LORD on the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite." So David went up, as the LORD had commanded through Gad. When Araunah looked and saw the king and his men coming toward him, he went out and bowed ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Other Nine

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Nov 29, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 7,037 views

    Historical scientific report on what happened to the nine lepers who failed to return to express gratitude.

    One of the traditional passages that we look at each Thanksgiving is Luke 17:17, where Jesus says to the one former-leper who has returned in gratitude “Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine?” Good questions. And I’m happy to be here to tell you tonight that we finally have answers. Through ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    One Of Us Series

    Contributed by Stephen Wright on May 7, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,752 views

    Jesus was called by His Father to be our High Priest, but He is also one of us.

    Heb 5 Introduction There have already been three references in Hebrews to Christ as our high-priest in the preceding chapters: - 2:17 in all things He had to be made like His brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful High-priest in things pertaining to God, to make propitiation for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowing Who You're Looking At - Meeting Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 9, 2005
    based on 68 ratings
     | 15,393 views

    The Bible frequently refers to Jesus as the "Son of Man" (even more than it calls Him the Son of God) Why was He called the "Son of Man", and what can mean to us?

    OPEN: In the late 1700’s, the manager of Baltimore’s largest hotel refused lodging to a man dressed like a farmer because he thought this fellow’s appearance would discredit his inn. So the man left. Later that evening, the innkeeper discovered that he had turned away none other than then ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "The God Of This Age." Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 13, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,635 views

    Who is the ’god’ of this age? Who is it that blinds unbelievers, here. Who rules, then? What are the Devil’s weapons, and what are our weapons?

    "The god of this age". 2 Cor 4:4 (v1-6) WBC 15/5/5am It’s Halloween in New York. A man bound for a fancy dress party is waiting for a bus, dressed as the devil. It starts to rain, and so he takes shelter in a nearby porch. Coming from the door behind him he hears the sound of the singing of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trapped In Idolatry Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 4, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 13,706 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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    This May Be The Death Of Me, But It Won't Be The End Of Me! Series

    Contributed by Michael Brewster on Jun 11, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,420 views

    This last lesson in this series encourages the believer to ressurect their hope in things they have given up hope in in terms of those things that God has promised them. Though He delays it shall come to pass at the appointed time. Just as it did in the r

    This may be the death of me, but it won’t be the end of me. Day3 John 11:11,34-44 You shall rise again For the past two nights we have been examining this text in the book of John. We have discovered on the first night how that we are ever evolving and changing into what God would have us to be. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    The Life God Intended Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,161 views

    An exposition of Genesis 2 that reveals the life God intended before sin entered the picture.

    The Life God Intended Genesis 2 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: One of my favorite parts of Boy Scouting was orienteering. I was a scout for about a year before I dropped out in favor of sports. During that year, I learned the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living By The Book Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,784 views

    The value that comes from knowing God has a good and gracious purpose for our lives.

    Living By the Book Jeremiah 29:11-13 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Today we begin our Forty Days of Purpose. We have been talking about it and preparing for it for weeks. Tomorrow many of you will start the coordinated reading ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,480 views

    The Ashley Smith story illustrates the power of a purpose driven life. It can be ours too.

    Living with Purpose Romans 8:28; 29-39 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Ashley Smith never suspected that she would ever have to spend a night like that! Not in her worst nightmare! How do you prepare for being assaulted by an escaped ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Which Side Of The Cross Are You On? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 20, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,971 views

    Titus ministered in an area where the culture influenced the Christian community with immorality, independence, and idleness. These same character traits exist in our culture as well - placing Christians on opposite sides when they don’t need to be.

    Wouldn’t it be great if everyone in the church was like you? I’ve heard it said before that “church is great – except for all the people.” The fact is, the church is the people – imperfect members of the human race who came to Christ from various backgrounds and dysfunctions. Sometimes I wish ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel