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  • Brian Bill avatar

    A God Who Gives Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 290 ratings
     | 113,380 views

    The Christmas narrative is in danger of being relegated to a sweet story that is just read once a year. Some of us have heard it so much that we’re no longer moved by the magnitude of the Majesty becoming a man. We must never forget that this is holy hi

    A God Who Gives As we prepare for Christmas, sometimes I wonder if we have allowed the Savior to be stolen from our celebrations. We’ve sterilized the spiritual and been inoculated by the familiarity of the nativity. “Merry Christmas” has been replaced with “Happy Holidays.” Have you noticed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Busy For Christ Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 114 ratings
     | 46,666 views

    God doesn’t want us to be loafers while we wait for the appearing of His Son. Instead, we are to work hard, settle down, and earn our wages. We must never tire of doing what is right.

    Being Busy for Christ For those of you who are wondering if I got my hair cut, the answer is “yes.” On Wednesday, I invited Harold Davis to speak about sheep at the Kiwanis club. He did a great job, as he did this summer when he helped us learn more about Psalm 23. In my introduction of Harold, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Zacchaeus: Out On A Limb For Jesus Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 27, 2003
    based on 331 ratings
     | 72,615 views

    Like Zacchaeus, none of us really measures up but Jesus knows what you need—a relationship. He knows your name and sees you not who you are, but who you can become.

    Zacchaeus: Out on a Limb for Jesus Luke 19:1-10 By Dr. David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION After the series on getting Plugged In, we’re back in the gospel according to Luke. Today, we’re going to look at one of the most wonderful stories in the Bible: Zacchaeus. Like many of you I was first exposed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Sin Will Do To A Christian

    Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Mar 7, 2002
    based on 220 ratings
     | 43,577 views

    First sin begins to corrupt a Christian. Then it starts to control a christian, change a christian, conform a christian and then consumes a christian. How can we get out of sin? Learn how in this message.

    WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: WHAT SIN WILL DO TO A CHRISTIAN “For God so Loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Your Wife Married To A Man Or A Manikin Series

    Contributed by Michael Quicke on Mar 27, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 8,874 views

    A real man HANGS OUT with SAVED friends. A man HUGS his wife lots. A man is HAPPY with his STUFF. He HOLDS his wife till "death-do-us-part."

    The title today is a question every husband must answer: "IS YOUR WIFE MARRIED TO A MAN OR A MANIKIN? This “Dear Ann Landers” letter appeared in the newspaper from a wife: “My husband doesn’t talk to me. He just sits there night after night, reading the newspaper or looking at T.V. When I ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Run For Your Life

    Contributed by Chuck Morley on Feb 4, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 26,412 views

    Lot’s example for the believer to break from the bondage of Sodom and sin.

    "And when the morning arose, then the angels hastened Lot, saying, Arise, take thy wife, and thy two daughters, which are here; lest thou be consumed in the iniquity of the city. And while he lingered, the men laid hold upon the hand of his wife, and upon the hand of his two daughters; the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Remnant

    Contributed by Chuck Morley on Feb 10, 2001
    based on 115 ratings
     | 18,347 views

    How to recognize the true believer in a time of apostacy and compromise.

    Scripture is very clear as it describes the apostasy that will befall a great portion of the last days church. Whether inside or out of evangelical circles, many churches have eliminated the preaching of the blood sacrifice, rejected the virgin birth, sinless life, death and physical resurrection ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Share Your Faith Without Being A Jerk Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 8, 2001
    based on 204 ratings
     | 26,688 views

    Four important principles for sharing our faith in Jesus without being obnoxious about it in a postmodern context.

    (Note: This sermon was introduced with a drama called "Nail The Pagan). The reason we laugh  at satire is because there’s an element of truth in it. Sometimes in our enthusiasm to share the good news of Jesus Christ with others we can tend to come across like outreach commandos. We can come off ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Peter And Me

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 10, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,420 views

    My life verses and basis for Maverick Ministries

    Peter and Me Luke 22:31,32 I have given the testimony of my conversion at various times since coming to this church. Sometimes you heard the long version and sometimes the short version. More often than not, you have the long version since I am not real good at short versions of anything. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Hays avatar

    The Perfect Gift For Christmas

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Dec 20, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 6,464 views

    Many are searching for the perfect gift for their loved ones this Christmas, but God has a gift for us that will wear out or lose it power -- His mercies are new every morning.

    The Perfect Gift For Christmas Luke 1:39-56 Time is running out. You only have a few days left to shop. I know you want to get the perfect gift for your loved ones this Christmas. As your pastor, I feel a special responsibility to help so I have searched the catalogs, Christmas flyers, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Experiencing The Power Of God Series

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Jan 5, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 45,162 views

    Examines Elijah’s life of prayer and explains how we as ordinary people can experience the same kind of power Elijah did.

    Experiencing the Power of God When I think of great men of prayer, men who accomplished great things for God, I think of Elijah. Here is a man who called down fire from heaven, brought a widow’s son back to life, ran faster than a horse, traveled 40 days and 40 nights on the strength of one meal. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Choosing Your Battles Wisely

    Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Dec 19, 2000
    based on 136 ratings
     | 22,026 views

    How can we as Christians decide when to discuss or not discuss what we believe with a fellow believer, especially one who differs with us?

    CHOOSING YOUR BATTLES WISELY (1 Cor. 2:14-14; Mark 8:11-13; Matt. 10:11-15; 2 John 9-11; Col. 2:4-10) [HTTP formatted version of this sermon is located at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/battles.html] PREPARATION THRU REBOUND Jesus Himself tells us in John 8:31-32: 31 "... If you abide in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ted Sutherland avatar

    Unbelievable!

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Sep 16, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 6,460 views

    The first reaction that many of us had to the terrorist attacks in America was, "unbelievable!"

    Time line for Terror, Tuesday, September 11 8:45 a.m.: Jet airliner crashes into the north tower of the World Trade Center in New York. 9:03 a.m.: A second airliner crashes into its twin south tower, causing a devastating explosion. 9:10 a.m.: In Florida, President Bush is reading to children in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Hays avatar

    The Source Of My Hope

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Sep 30, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,401 views

    In confusing times of tragedy and loss like many Americans are facing at the present time, it is hard to make sense of it all. The Psalmist gives us encouragement to seek understanding and confidence in the "sanctuary" of God’s presence.

    The Source of My Hope Psalm 73 I heard on the news this past week that one of the outcomes of what has happened since the September 11th attack on America has been a rush on bookstores around the country. The sale of Bibles is up and that is good news. Alongside of this good news is the report that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christian Civics 101 Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 43 ratings
     | 4,382 views

    The most important principle about our relationship to our government.

    (Note: This sermon was introduced with the song "Fellow Prisoners" by Michael Card from the Soul Anchor CD and a slide show about persecution of Christians in the world). It’s sobering to realize that so many people who confess the name of Jesus in the world today are being persecuted for their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational