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  • Don Meyer avatar

    Lets Get Drunk!

    Contributed by Don Meyer on Aug 30, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
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    In the first 9 chapters of Proverbs, Foolishness and Widsom call out an invitation to a party. One invitation is to get drunk on the wickedness of this world, the other is an invitation to life... eternal life.

    “Lets Get Drunk!!” Text: Proverbs 9:1-6 8-31-03 Grace, Mercy and Peace be unto you from God our Father, and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. Last week I eluded to the fact that school was starting up. That goes for people at all different levels of their education. And the whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Childlike Or Childish Part One

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 2, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
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    Christ commanded us to be childlike, Paul rebuked beleivers for being childish what’s the difference?

    Can you remember being a kid? Can you remember the thrill of each new morning and the wonder of each new day? Can you remember when a week seemed like an eternity, and it was a lifetime between Christmases? Can you remember nursery rhymes and fairy tales, and thinking that all stories had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Tell The Devil To Go To Hell

    Contributed by Richard White on Sep 3, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
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    There is only one who wants us to think we have nothing to offer. There is only one who wants us to think we are insignificant. Time to tell the Devil to go to Hell

    Tell the Devil to go to Hell! JN 6:1 Some time after this, Jesus crossed to the far shore of the Sea of Galilee (that is, the Sea of Tiberias), 2 and a great crowd of people followed him because they saw the miraculous signs he had performed on the sick. 3 Then Jesus went up on a mountainside and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Law Of Sowing And Reaping

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 14, 2003
    based on 120 ratings
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    The Law Of Sowing and Reaping contains three principles that are applicable on either a positive (spiritual) or negative (sinful) level, making the knowledge of these principles imperative.

    The Law Of Sowing And Reaping Text: Gal. 6:7 Intro: The Law of Sowing and Reaping is universal. It works the same way regardless of the part of the world in which one lives. No one would ever plant a field of corn and expect to harvest cucumbers. Nor would one plant peas and expect to harvest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Silver Lining

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 17,464 views

    Sermon on discouragement

    THE SILVER LINING Philippians 1:12-14 11/29/94 There is an old saying that "beneath every cloud there is a silver lining". While those word sound real nice they offer very little comfort if you are going through a difficult time. While that saying is not found in the Bible, the principle behind ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    When Your Name Is Called?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 20, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,161 views

    Does your name bless or curse people and will you have a name of blessing or cursing after you die?

    When Your Name Is Called? What’s in a name? We all have them. Maybe our name is very common or like one fellow from W VA our names may be unique. Seems they put names in a hat and drew out the size tag, 6 7/8 and that is what they named him 6 7/8 Jones. Whatever our name is it has meaning now ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Courage

    Contributed by Marianne Unger on Sep 29, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,667 views

    People of great courage.

    Courage Daniel 6:1-28 (Begin with “Daddy’s Day At School”) Although our lectionary readings for today focus on the theme of marriage and family, I’ve decided to respond to a request I received last Sunday from the “Wish List” cards to prepare and deliver a sermon about courage. When I reflect on ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Leadership Series

    Contributed by James Chandler on Oct 20, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 14,154 views

    First in a series looking at how Christ has built His house, the Church

    The House That Jesus Built. Leadership Matthew 16:24 24Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. Leaders: A.) Know it all starts with attitude. Before God can use a Christian as a leader, the Christian must ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit - Introduction

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Oct 20, 2003
    based on 100 ratings
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    Every Christian should display the nine aspects of the fruit of the Spirit. Therefore it behooves us to know what these aspects are and then incorporate them into our daily living.

    The Fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such there is no law. INTRODUCTION Have you ever picked apples? – Rita and Bryan have apple trees in their yard and have had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Things You Can Lose

    Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Oct 23, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,292 views

    As Christians we cannot lose our salvation, however there are other things we can lose. This sermon addressess the things a Christian can lose.

    “Things You Can Lose” Text: Mark 8:36-37 Intro: The Word of God tells us that a person can lose their soul. Man is made up of a body, soul, and spirit. See Gen. 2:7 The scriptures tell us when a person dies. The body is return to the ground and becomes dust. The spirit goes back to God. The soul ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Present World

    Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Oct 23, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,889 views

    This sermon looks at “This Present World” that Demas forsook the Christian friendship and fellowship of the Apostle Paul for.

    “This Present World” Text: 2 Timothy 4:10 Intro: This morning we want to look at “This Present World” that Demas forsook the Christian friendship and fellowship of the Apostle Paul for. Maybe you know someone who has done the same thing as Demas Left off going to church, serving God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grape Expectations (2) Series

    Contributed by James Westervelt on Apr 17, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 8,224 views

    In order to have a maximum yield, grape vines need lots of sunlight, just the right amount of rain, and pruning at the right time....Since chastening and pruning are both painful, how can we distinguish between them?

    GRAPE EXPECTATIONS part 2 Last week we started learning about the "cultivation of grapes." In order to have a maximum yield, grape vines need lots of sunlight, just the right amount of rain, and pruning at the right time. If a branch is bearing no fruit, the vinedresser picks ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Felix Ramirez avatar

    Dios Quiere Que Seamos Ministros De Su Gracia

    Contributed by Felix Ramirez on Apr 21, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,781 views

    Dios quiere usarnos para servir en su nombre

    DIOS QUIERE QUE SEAMOS MINISTROS DE SU GRACIA 1 Pedro 4:10 Introducción La Madre Teresa de Calcuta. Sin entrar en detalles en cuanto a sus creencias religiosas queda bien claro que se trata de un gran ejemplo de servicio a los demás. A creyentes y ateos, cristianos o musulmanes, a todos les consta ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Robert McKenzie avatar

    The Dangers Of Flying Too Low

    Contributed by Dr. Robert Mckenzie on Apr 25, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 10,012 views

    What happens when you fly too low spiritually

    The Dangers of Flying Too Low II Samuel 11: 2-5 Introduction: If you know anything about airplanes then you would know that the most important instrument in the cockpit is the “Altimeter.” The Altimeter determines the altitude of the plane. It lets the pilot know if they are either flying too ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Christians Let Christ's Spirit Living In Them Sanctify The World, Indeed R

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 26, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 3,869 views

    April 28, 2002 - FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 1 Peter 2:2-10 Color: White 1 Peter 2:2-10 Title: “Christians let Christ’s Spirit living in them sanctify the world, indeed redeem the world, by their own self-sacrifice.”

    April 28, 2002 - FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 1 Peter 2:2-10 Color: White 1 Peter 2:2-10 Title: “Christians let Christ’s Spirit living in them sanctify the world, indeed redeem the world, by their own self-sacrifice.” Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran