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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Wisdom In Christ Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 14, 2012
    based on 204 ratings
     | 44,024 views

    Paul explains what it means to have wisdom in Christ. 1- We expose the darkness 2- We use time wisely 3- We respond to the Spirit

    INTRO.- Wisdom. Who doesn’t need it? ILL.- A preacher said: When I was a young minister, a funeral director asked me to hold a grave side service for a homeless man with no family or friends. The funeral was to be at a cemetery way out in the country. This was a new cemetery and this man ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are? Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 18, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,412 views

    This message looks at why we sometimes fail to be thankful

    Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are? Thus begins Dr. Seuss’s book “Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are”. First published in 1973 Seuss’s tale takes our hero, only identified as “Duckie”, on a journey to show him how blessed he is, but it is done by showing ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What Iswrong With Hallloween?

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 23, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,619 views

    Halloween is not a Christian holiday

    What’s Wrong with Halloween?" Eph 5:11-17 - Deut 18:9-12 Many Christians will allow and even encourage their children to pay respect to the devil on October 31 WITHOUT REALLY KNOWING IT! As far as retail sales go, Halloween is second only to Christmas. This year a conservative estimate is ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    This Little Light; Is It Really Mine?

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010
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    Living as Children of Light. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Ephesians chapter 5 verses 1-21. Ill: • Rory Bremner & Aliastair McGowan are famouse impersonators. • As you look at then you see the person they are imitating. • It may be a famous politician or sports star or a well known celebrity. • Both Rory Bremner & ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Marking Time?

    Contributed by Paul Norwood on Dec 27, 2010
     | 5,820 views

    Sermon to challenge individuals and congregation to live as Christians - making the best use of their time.

    “Marking Time?” Text: Ephesians 5:15-21 I. Welcome II. Introduction Last Sunday morning, our lesson was on “The Gift of Time” focusing primarily on Gal. 4:4 which states: But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law. God created time “in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Does Anyone Really Know What Time It Is?

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 4, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,945 views

    You and I have a predetermined, particular amount of time – a personal amount of time. Understanding how to use it wisely is perhaps the greatest challenge we face on earth.

    * Some points in this sermon have been gleamed from a message by Andy Stanley* OPEN: - start by collecting special offering - $1 dollar from every person. Have ushers collect it and bring the money up to the pulpit.(Don’t reveal the purpose of the money) OK so the way we are going to start ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Walking In Daddy's Shoes Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
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    Just like a young son wants to imitate his father, Christians are to imitate our Heavenly Father.

    1. An imitator of God walks in love (5:2-7) a. Have loving relationships—purity of the body (3) b. Use loving speech—purity of the tongue (4) c. Maintain loving fellowship—purity of the church (5-7) 2. An imitator of God walks in light (5:8-14) a. Expose the will of God—examine the Scriptures ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Is Abortion Racism?

    Contributed by John Piper on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,763 views

    In the name of Jesus Christ and rooted in the gospel of his death and resurrection for sinners (including abortionists and pastors), my aim is to stigmatize abortion by associating it with racism. I would like you to link abortion and race the same way yo

    For the sake of full disclosure let me tell you one of my main aims in this message: In the name of Jesus Christ and rooted in the gospel of his death and resurrection for sinners (including abortionists and pastors), my aim is to stigmatize abortion by associating it with racism. I would like you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Filled With The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 25, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,344 views

    Be wise be filled with the Spirit of our living God.

    FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT Eph.5: 15See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, 16Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. 17Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. 18And be not drunk with wine, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Careful!

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 25, 2012
     | 4,579 views

    Heed the caution that is given to us through the ages.

    Be Careful! August 17, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Heed the caution that is given to us through the ages. Focus Passage: Ephesians 5:15-21 Supplemental Passage: Introduction: An angel appears at a faculty meeting and tells the dean that in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tiempo Series

    Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Jul 23, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,701 views

    Invierte el tiempo para Su gloria

    Inversiones- Tiempo Intro. Imagina que alguien que es muy buena gente, todos los días deposite a tu cuenta $86,400 pesos. Lo único es que al cerrar el día, todo lo que no lo hayas usado, se te retira y nunca más puedes disponer de ello. Si esta fuera la situación ¿Qué harías para usar bien esos 86 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Just Say Yes Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 25, 2011
     | 10,075 views

    We do not receive the Spirit just by saying "No" to a list of prohibited actions. We receive him by saying yes to the call of God, and yes to the commands of God

    Life sometimes really does seem a lot like a shell game. It moves faster than you can keep track of and what you reach for is often disappointingly empty. For many people life feels just plain random, a big gamble but at least it's not rigged against you. But sometimes life may feel like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    Living In The New Year 2012

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Dec 28, 2011
    based on 386 ratings
     | 84,993 views

    Paul writes that we are to live wisely, making the most of our opportunities and seeking God's will

    Living In The New Year 2012 Ephesians 5:15-17 Intro: Today is the first day of 2012. It seems like only a year has gone by since I stood in this same spot and delivered to you a message from God’s word about how to live closer to God in 2011. . Time sure does fly when you are having fun ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    A Holy New You

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 1, 2012
    based on 11 ratings
     | 18,843 views

    Since our time on earth is limited let's make the most of the time we have left.

    A Holy New You Ephesians 5:15-17 Rev. Brian Bill 1/1/12 Several weeks ago, Bill Flick, a columnist for the Pantagraph wrote an article entitled, “Only 11 Years Later…and Life is All Different!” He pointed out that we were all wigged out as we worried about Y2K but nothing really ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Now Is The Time!

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,523 views

    Magazines and television programs review the past year as well as make predictions about this one. So here we are, already a week into 2012. What do you think the future holds for this church; for your life?

    Intro: Magazines and television programs review the past year as well as make predictions about this one. So here we are, already a week into 2012. What do you think the future holds for this church; for your life? There is a passage of scripture that I believe can help us as we look forward to ...read more

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