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Integrity And The Christian

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 14, 2002

based on 74 ratings

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Christians need integrity in these important areas: Money, Sex, Power.

The news has been rife with stories of the lack of integrity in our culture. First it was the Enron scandal and the accounting firm of Arthur Anderson. Then it was WorldCom. Even Martha Stewart, the apron-clad icon of hominess, has been brought into disrepute through what appears to be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:20-23, Isaiah 1:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Pearl Of Greatest Price Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003

based on 94 ratings

| 6,808 views

Parables of Eternal Life, Part 2 of 9

THE PEARL OF GREATEST PRICE (Matt 13:44-46) Several years ago, USA Today (10/24/97) reported the results of a Roper Starch Worldwide survey of the wealthiest 1 percent of U.S. households – the 1 million households have an annual income of at least $250,000 or a net worth at least $2.5 million. They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The 'rest' Of The Week! Series

Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Oct 18, 2000

based on 224 ratings

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#4 in 10 Commandment Series

#4 “THE REST OF THE WEEK!” TEXTS: Exodus 20:8-11; Genesis 2:15; Nehemiah 13:15-22 INTRO: Of the 10 commandments this is the one taken most lightly by both Christians and non Christians. Against the other commandments like, “Thou shall not kill”, “Thou shall not steal”, and “Do not commit ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11, Nehemiah 13:15-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love Minus Zero No Limit

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

based on 14 ratings

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A. Introduction 1.

A. Introduction 1. Lying at the very heart of the Christian faith is the Great Commandment, Matthew 22:37-40: "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: You shall love your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Has Happened To America Series

Contributed by Michael Demastus on Jan 5, 2002

based on 47 ratings

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This is a sermon about the moral decay our culture has been experiencing...

“What Has Happened To America?” Introduction: *This past couple of days I went to a minister’s retreat in Indianapolis, IN and one of the spkrs was sharing how our children humble us when trying to teach truths from God’s Word. He said they read to their children every night and ask them if they ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Plan For Children

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 20, 2001

based on 45 ratings

| 8,624 views

1. Children need to learn a positive view of life. 2. Children need to learn obedience. 3. Children need to learn values.

This past March there was a congressional hearing on human-reproductive cloning in Washington, D.C. Brigitte Boisselier, a chemist who works with couples wanting to use cloning to have children, read a letter from a father who had lost his 11-month-old son after heart surgery. In the letter he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:7-11

Denomination: Methodist

Ho-Hum

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 2, 2006

based on 7 ratings

| 3,670 views

We are lost in the swamp of compromise, because: 1. We value security over significance. 2. We value what is easy over what takes effort. 3. We value the material over the spiritual. 4. We value mediocrity over excellence.

John Steinbeck, winner of the Nobel Prize, decided to travel around the country he loved in order to explore and enjoy it more deeply. He was also planning on writing about his experiences in a book, but he was surprised that very few people encouraged him to go. Some even said that it was too ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Clothe Yourself With Christ

Contributed by William Nieporte on Sep 6, 2005

based on 27 ratings

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How does the law function in the life of the believer? It is not proscriptive, but descriptive.

When he was a boy growing up in Philadelphia, Tony Campolo and his best friend devised what they considered a brilliant and creative Halloween prank - one which, by the way, they never carried out. Their plan was to break into the basement of the local five-and-dime store. (To explain to children ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Forget The Village; Just Give Me A Godly Mother

Contributed by Keith Foskey on May 10, 2005

based on 89 ratings

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It has been said, “It takes a village to raise a child”…But this is not true

“Forget the Village; Just Give Me a Godly Mother” II Timothy 1:3-5 OPENING JOKE: “150 a Week to Talk about Mom” Three ladies were exercising pride in their grown sons. The first lady told of the extravagant birthday parties her son provided her. “Why he even hired a full band for my last ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Work: Frustration Or Fulfillment

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 30, 2002

based on 106 ratings

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God does not divide work between the sacred and secular. According to God’s Word all work is blessed if it does not conflict with scriptures.

Work – Frustration or Fulfillment Matthew 20:1-16 Ecclesiastes 2:10-11 How much do you value your work? Are you bored by what you do? Do you believe that God cares about your work? According to God’s Word, Your work does matter to God. Why do you work? · To find self-fulfillment? · To meet ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:10-11, Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Free Methodist

C. S. Lewis' Mere Christianity (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Jeff Cheadle on Nov 14, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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A summary of the first half of C. S. Lewis’ Mere Christianity including Right and Wrong as a Clue to the Meaning of the Universe and What Christians Believe

The Life and Legacy of C. S. Lewis #2 “Mere Christianity” (part 1) Mark 8.27-31 C. S. Lewis’ Mere Christianity was originally delivered as a series of radio talks over BBC during the height of World War II. The idea for the broadcasts came from J. W. Welch, an Anglican priest who was religion ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Two Masters Of Man Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 18, 2011

based on 64 ratings

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After stating the doctrine and that we are by faith to appropriate it, he now states the practical daily experience to see whether we have made it our own or not. Doctrine truly combined with belief always has corresponding verifiable actions

ROMANS 6:12-14 THE TWO MASTERS OF MAN In the previous passage Paul has been teaching doctrine and the new man's ability to appropriate and live out that doctrine by faith in its truthfulness. After stating the doctrine and that we are by faith to appropriate it, he now states the practical daily ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Buyer's Remorse

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Feb 24, 2009

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I would bet that the disciples, when Jesus was off praying by himself, would discuss among themselves whether all this was worth it. Have we been scammed? I bet they had some buyer’s remorse. Some anxiety. Some uncertainty about their choice. I would!!

Walking in the Reign #5 Treasure and Pearl - Matthew 13:44-46 SLIDE 1 A city boy, Kenny, moved to the country and bought a donkey from an old farmer for $100.00. The farmer agreed to deliver the donkey the next day. The next day the farmer drove up and said, "Sorry son, but I have some bad news, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Take My Yoke Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 11, 2007

based on 8 ratings

| 17,856 views

The third in a series of messages from passages unique to Matthew’s gospel. Taking on Jesus’ yoke provides rest to the weary.

Matthew’s Unique Message #3 Take My Yoke Matthew 11:28-30 CHCC: June 17, 2007 SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 11:28-30 INTRODUCTION: This week my brother-in-law, Bob, and his family stopped by to see us on their way to South Padre. They were full of enthusiasm as they looked forward to getting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cross-Dressing Soldiers Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 3, 2008

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Exposition of 2 Timothy 2:4 about the Christian Worldview attitude of believers related to the vision of our church

Text: 2 Timothy 2:4, Title: Cross-dressing Soldiers, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/6/08, AM A. Opening illustration: story about Rene Descartes’ from Think Biblically, p. 45 B. Background to passage: As we continue to think about the vision and future of our church, today we will look at the next phrase in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:4

Denomination: Baptist

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