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  • David Bubb avatar

    How To Live In This World

    Contributed by David Bubb on Mar 7, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,881 views

    If we are ever going to make an impact on our culture, we can not let ourselves become conformed to it.

    Subject: How To Live In This World Scripture Reading: Romans 12:2 You heard about the business lady who, between flights at an airport bought a small package of cookies. She then sat down in the busy snack shop to glance over the newspaper. As she read her paper she became aware of a rustling ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Talking To Yourself

    Contributed by Don Hutto on Mar 2, 2001
    based on 131 ratings
     | 8,716 views

    Sometimes we need to remind ourselves of the great things that God has done for us.

    Talking To Yourself Psalm 103:1-5 I. Introduction Do you ever catch yourself talking to yourself? Of course we all have. Even King David talked to himself. And when he did, he reminded himself to honor God. II. The Blessing Usually when we think of blessing, we think of God blessing us. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Be A Sh'ma, Not A Schmo

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 13, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 2,760 views

    We can reach our spiritual potential if we align ourselves with the Word of God.

    Be A Sh’ma, Not A Schmo Deut. 6:1-9 1. When I was a student at Moody, a student played a tape recorder trick. He gave his girlfriend a package just before her class. Unknown to her, there was a tape recorder turned on inside the box. The tape was blank for 15 minutes, then it had loud rock ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Watchman

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 120 ratings
     | 22,057 views

    We are the watchman and have a responsibility for knowing God ourselves and making him known to others.

    In a major speech to the country on March 23, 1983, Ronald Reagan outlined a national plan of defense called the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), which soon became known as “Star Wars.” In the speech he said, “What if free people could live secure in the knowledge... that we could intercept and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Timothy Archer avatar

    Building Towers

    Contributed by Timothy Archer on Jan 29, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,924 views

    We learn from the story of the Tower of Babel the futility of trying to make a name for ourselves.

    I. Making a name We see in the first chapters of Genesis that people basically chose one of two paths. A few of them humbled themselves and followed God, trusting in him and his protection. Such were the descendents of Seth. The other group was principally the descendents of Cain. These ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Kane avatar

    "I Yam What I Yam”

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 15, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,340 views

    To be in shape for God means to accept ourselves for who we are while growing in Christian maturity.

    This morning it’s time for a cartoon quiz! Ready? Here we go! (Winners win the satisfaction of knowing their cartoon trivia!) Who says, “Yabba dabba do?” (Fred Flintstone) Who concludes a certain cartoon series with “TTThat’s all folks!” (Porky Pig) What two partners would rather eat than solve ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Just Keep Swimming

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,134 views

    Prayer is hard work, but as we die to ourselves, we gain resurrection life in it.

    Philippians 3:7-14 – Just Keep Swimming Illustration: Dory encouraging Marlin to press on (from "Finding Nemo") Perseverance is an important quality in the life of a Christian. (read verses on perseverance) Perseverance comes from under going trials. In fact, it brings life as it flows from pain ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Me Problem

    Contributed by Mcclinton Hall on Sep 9, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 25,181 views

    This sermon describes what happens when we put ourselves first instead of God.

    A Me Problem (Check Out Self First) Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy loving kindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Be Intentional #2 - Making Christ The Center Of Your Life Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 49,452 views

    Second in this series - This message deals with the need to fully consecrate ourselves to Christ as Master and Lord.

    Be Intentional #2 – Making Christ the Center of Your Life Colossians 1:15-23, John 8:31-32, Galatians 2:20 January 5, 2003 Introduction Well, I hope everyone had a good new year’s. Mine was nice and quiet. Not like the one’s I had in high school, that’s for sure, but that’s a story for another ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Rick Thiessen avatar

    Humility Series

    Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Mar 4, 2003
    based on 106 ratings
     | 30,537 views

    Pride is more than bragging... it’s seeing ourselves in God’s spot.

    SE111702 CHARACTER UNDER CONSTRUCTION 3. Humility INTRO: I’M NOT GOD Vince Lombardi - one of the greatest coaches in NFL history - apparently had an large ego. One day he came home to bed after a great win but wife was already asleep. When his feet touched her legs she said, God, your feet are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard Hall avatar

    The Power Of Release

    Contributed by Richard Hall on Sep 5, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,598 views

    No matter what prison we find ourselves in God has the power to release us.

    THE POWER OF RELEASE ACTS 12: 1-12 Nobody like to be in bondage… Claustrophobia Read Scripture 1) PRISONS THAT HOLD US… A) Peter was in prison due to his unfortunate circumstances a) Nothing that he had done wrong b) Sometimes we find ourselves in places of bondage that hold us ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Bud Martenn avatar

    He Came To Himself

    Contributed by Bud Martenn on Sep 24, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 17,960 views

    We will never come to all that we can be until we come honestly to ourselves

    We’ve gone to the moon without coming to ourselves We’ve broken the atom without being broken ourselves We’re explored the depths of the sea without ever examining our own heart You don’t have to be young to be a prodigal NOTICE ALL THAT THE SON CAME TO 1. He came to his FINANCES (12) a. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Schultz avatar

    Two Symbols Of The Passion

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 20, 2002
    based on 158 ratings
     | 10,105 views

    The Palm Branch and the Scourge - what do they teach us about ourselves? About Christ?

    TWO SYMBOLS OF THE PASSION – THE PALM BRANCH AND THE SCOURGE Matthew 21:1-11, Luke 23:20-22 Today is Palm Sunday, the first day of Holy Week. What exactly is Holy Week? Holy Week is that special week in the church year that leads up to Easter. During that week we celebrate Maundy Thursday, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dr. Robert McKenzie avatar

    The Marks Of A Christian: Separation Series

    Contributed by Dr. Robert Mckenzie on Mar 20, 2002
    based on 138 ratings
     | 28,646 views

    In order to live holy one must separate ourselves from certain people and things

    Marks of a Christian: Separation II Corinthians 6:14-18 The word ’separation’ means different things to different people. The dictionary definition is simple to be set apart. The same word is translated elsewhere in the Scriptures as ’holy’ and ’sanctify’. Now the concept of separation does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mary Lewis avatar

    Imagine That!

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 11, 2001
    based on 183 ratings
     | 21,895 views

    God wants to do things in and among us that we cannot possibly do ourselves.

    Introduction – Mr. Holland One of my all-time favorite movies is “Mr. Holland’s Opus.” It’s the story of a musician who really just wants to be a composer. Rather grudgingly, he takes a job teaching music at the local high school, supposing it will give him time to write music while providing an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist