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  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Whose Time Is It Anyway?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 168 ratings
     | 14,314 views

    When you give Christ your life you really mean your time as that is what comprises a life.

    Exodus 34:14 For thou shalt worship no other god: for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God: (KJV) God is a jealous God. He is jealous of time as well. He is not an ATM machine that dispenses ready blessings on demand. He demands the deposit and investment of your time before you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    From Darkness To Light Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 37 ratings
     | 11,688 views

    How are we to be people of integrity in a world that’s opposed to God? By being children of light, and living as light in the world. That means ensuring that the things we do are things that we’re proud of, things that we’d gladly do in the presence of Go

    What does it mean to be a person of integrity? Well, the word derives from the word integer, which means something that’s complete or whole in itself. So when you’re reading a letter like Ephesians, which concentrates so much on unity in the Church, it’s appropriate that we think about unity of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    If Tomorrow Never Comes

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 167 ratings
     | 73,502 views

    Have you time to prepare for time running out?

    If Tomorrow Never Comes As I write this, it is 11:55 PM and I am on the brink of another tomorrow, but then I could have a massive MI and be gone before the new day. No next minute is guaranteed. Garth Brooks sang a song that spoke to the issue of our mortality. The lyrics ponder if the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Make The Most Of Every Situation

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,658 views

    1. The Holy Spirit helps us correctly adapt our perceptions in all situations to suit God’s greater purposes.

    1. The Holy Spirit helps us correctly adapt our perceptions in all situations to suit God’s greater purposes. Paul wrote, "Look carefully then how you walk! Live purposefully and worthily and accurately, not as the unwise and witless, but as wise (sensible, intelligent people). Making the very most ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Avoid Being A Loser - Using The Spirit's Power

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,535 views

    Many Christians fail to realize they must keep on being filled with the Holy Spirit if they do not want to be a loser. Paul wrote, "Make the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s

    1. Many Christians fail to realize they must keep on being filled with the Holy Spirit if they do not want to be a loser. Paul wrote, "Make the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. Do not get drunk on wine, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Humble Servant

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Oct 30, 2000
    based on 105 ratings
     | 9,720 views

    Sermon Outline on being a Humble Servant

    HUMBLE SERVANTS GAL. 5:16; PHIL. 2:3-4 I. Intro. There was once a lion who was very proud of his mastery over the rest of the animal kingdom. One day he decided to make sure that the other animals knew that he was king of the jungle. He was so sure of himself that he by passed the smaller ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Making The Most Of Every Opportunity

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 30, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 32,648 views

    Encouragement to recognize and take advantage of opportunities God places in front of us.

    Making the Most of Every Opportunity Ephesians 5:15-16 June 2, 2002 Introduction Have you ever walked away from a situation frustrated because you realize you just missed an opportunity? Maybe it was to make a sale, or make an improvement, or maybe even make a point. Maybe it was an ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Flip The Switch Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 4, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,398 views

    Living as children of light

    Flip the Switch – Eph. 5:3-20 Steve Simala Grant – Nov. 3/4, 2001 Intro: (Sun) Making decisions in the dark can lead to some regrettable consequences. Back in the days before electricity, a tightfisted old farmer was taking his hired man to task for carrying a lighted lantern when he went to call ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking In Wisdom

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
     | 7,103 views

    This sermon illustrates six ways to walk in wisdom as found in the text.

    I. Introduction a. Wisdom is something that everyone seeks. II. The First Way is to make the Most of Our Time. (16) a. People today waste time. b. “the days are evil.” III. The Second Way is to understand the Will of God. (17) a. God Speaks through the Bible b. God Speaks through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Can We Imitate God?

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 13,420 views

    Paul gives us four ways to imitate God.

    I. Introduction a. Illustration –We have all seen young children imitate their parents. Young girls play with dolls and little boys play with plastic lawn mowers. b. Paul writes to the church at Ephesus and tells them to imitate God. c. Though Paul’s letter was written to the church at Ephesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    "Finding The Path"

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 7, 2002
    based on 95 ratings
     | 12,703 views

    Discovering the will of God

    “Finding the Path” A minister was asked to conduct a service at a mental institution. Things went well until the sermon. He began his message with a rhetorical question: “Why are we here?” A patient responded, “Because we’re not all there!” Purpose in life is a challenge for most of us. ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Davon Huss avatar

    I'd Fish More

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 17, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,635 views

    A sermon on Colossians 4:2-6 about fishing for men.

    Sermon for 7/14/2002 I’d fish more Colossians 4:2-6 Introduction: In the movie called the Dead Poet’s Society, Robin Williams plays the role of a teacher in an exclusive eastern prep school. On the first day of school, he takes the class of boys out into the hallway to look at the pictures of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Doing What God Wants Me To Do And Why I Should Even Care Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jul 31, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 7,147 views

    Understanding the will of God.

    "Don’t act thoughtlessly, but try to understand what the Lord wants you to do." Ephesians 5:17 NLT Sadly, a lot of Christ followers live their lives without following this biblical advice. Often, we don’t want to go to the trouble of finding out what God wants us to do. Or, if we already know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    The Normal Christian Life Is A Spirit Filled Life Series

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 1, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 13,927 views

    The Life Jesus came to give according to John 10:10 is an abundant life, This overflowing life is only found in the Spirit. If this is the life Jesus came to give we must conclude that it is the normal christian life.

    Eph 5:17-21 The Normal Christian Life: #1 Having been Spirit Filled & #2 Being Full of the Spirit. Jesus First Miracle was that of Turning The Water Into Wine First Full of Water = Salvation Then Full of Wine = The Spirit. The progression is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Robert Kerr avatar

    Awake, Arise & Accept

    Contributed by Robert Kerr on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 9,124 views

    Invitation to come to Christ

    AWAKE, ARISE AND ACCEPT Text: Eph 5:14 Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. I. AWAKE - "Awake thou that sleepest" a. The world is asleep Spiritually: They read books, watch TV, go to movies, but ignore the Bible. b. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist