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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Avoiding Solomon's Slippery Slope

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 27, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 15,384 views

    Perhaps the fall of Solomon is one of the most distressing stories in the history of mankind. Here was a man who started out well but finished shamefully. Fifteen points.

    Avoiding Solomon’s Slippery Slope (I Kings 11:1-41) Disobedience has many biting consequences. No one’s life gives us a clearer picture of this principle than Solomon’s slippery decline. Perhaps the fall of Solomon is one of the most distressing stories in the history of mankind. Here was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Good Enough Is Not Good Enough Series

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,650 views

    The promise of this beatitude is that those whose lives are marked by a refusal to want anything second best or second rate, are the ones whose strivings are satisfied.

    Good Enough is Not Good Enough Ezekiel 47:1-12 June 5, 2005 Today we are continuing the sermon series on the beatitudes and have come to the fourth: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled” (Matthew 5:6). Eugene Peterson’s paraphrase in “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Pioneering Faith

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Apr 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,879 views

    This sermon is for the occassion of an Historic Anniversary (150th) of the church, and remembers the pioneers who have gone before us; but also encourages the pioneers of this present day.

    One can almost imagine the first churches encounter with the beggar at the Beautiful Gate of the Temple. There were no Ministerial Alliance S.O.P.’s… No gas vouchers… no Confirmation Classes, nor was there an Evangelism Committee to carry out the year long planning… instead Peter and John found ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Mack Armstrong avatar

    Christmas Lessons

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,293 views

    While the Christmas story gives us the events of the birth of Jesus, it also gives us lessons to learn which can be beneficial for all of us.

    LUKE 2:1-7 CHRISTMAS’ LESSONS I. ANTICIPATIONS: * A. Aliens. B. Adolescents. C. Aged. III. ANGELS: ** A. Adaptability. B. Amount. C. A cappella. III. APPRENTICESHIPS : *** A. Acceptance. B. Adversity. C. Attainment. Besides the birth of the Baby Jesus, what other things does the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Simply Church

    Contributed by Rob Ross on Apr 9, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,567 views

    Are we participants or spectators? That is a question that each believer needs to ask themselves. The church is on mission. Believers need to make a choice.

    Introduction When I was preparing this sermon I felt God ask me two questions. The first question that I felt God ask me: "What is your passion?" Music, Enviroment, Work, Politics, Technology, Cooking, Sports (Basketball, Baseball, Football, Soccer Etc.), Sports in particular provided me with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Is The Vine, We Are The Branches Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Feb 24, 2005
    based on 33 ratings
     | 13,813 views

    All Christians must stay connected to Christ and submit to spiritual pruning in order to bear spiritual fruit.

    Who Is This Jesus? 14. He is the Vine, We are the Branches John 15:1-8 Main idea: All Christians must stay connected to Christ and submit to spiritual pruning in order to bear spiritual fruit. INTRO: Q: What sound does a grape make when an elephant steps on it? A: None. It just lets out a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Design Of God

    Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 8,438 views

    GOD’S PLANS ARE STILL THE BEST PLANS. Genesis 2 inspires many thoughts but here I limit myself to one thought about the design of God. In the beginning God had a plan. Things were made according to His design. Out of this one thought we can examine thr

    THE DESIGN OF GOD Genesis 2 INTRODUCTION: 1. Life can be like a puzzle. In searching for purpose we find pieces we recognize and connect them with one another. Boundaries are the easiest to discover and then pieces that fill in the details. When completed, there is a planned picture. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Facts About Friendships - John 15:14,15

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 16, 2002
    based on 437 ratings
     | 42,838 views

    The Facts About Friendships - John 15:14,15

    The Facts About Friendships - John 15:13-15 We all need friends, but few understand the basics about forming quality friendships. A true friend is someone whom we enjoy mutual affection, interests and respect for. The best friends are those who are helpers in times of trouble. Those who are our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Great Commission

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 10,322 views

    A great commitment to the Great Commandment and the Great Commission will build a great church

    Sermon for 8/25/2002 The Great Commission Matthew 28:18-20 Introduction: Gandhi- If it wasn’t for the Christians... WBTU: A. Sermon on the Great Commandment. A great commitment to the Great Commandment and to the Great Commission will grow a great church. B. Now Great Commission, tied in with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Can We Give God Greater Glory In The Most Effective Ways?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 31, 2002
    based on 147 ratings
     | 42,028 views

    How can we give God greater glory in the most effective ways? (I Cor. 10:31)

    How to Give God Greater Glory - I Cor. 10:31 "Whatever you do, do it ALL for the glory of God." Why do so many people struggle to consistently give God glory in all aspects of their personal lives, relationships and activities? Quote: Charles Ryrie, a famous teacher from Dallas Seminary ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Handiwork Of God Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 15, 2007
    based on 104 ratings
     | 36,634 views

    As we look at our unsearchable universe and our brievity of life in it, people can feel their true insignificance. When we connect ourself to the love of its Creator we can find our true significance.

    ISAIAH 40:21-26 THE HANDIWORK OF GOD (Hebrews 1:10-11) God’s majestic work as Creator is now emphasized. Isaiah describes God’s power to create, His provision to sustain and His presence to help. From His sovereign position in heaven God watches over His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Risky Business

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 21, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,878 views

    What are you willing to risk in using your talents for God? Discover six ways on how to become the servant that multiplied the talents the most in Jesus’ parable.

    What was the riskiest stunt you ever pulled off as a kid? Was it pedaling down the street in your banana seat bicycle as fast as you can and careful hold the handle bars still as you drove up on the ramp and sailed into the air for a brief moment into what seemed like infinity? Or was is risking ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Wisdom Is Found In The Fear Of The Lord - Job Chapter Twenty Eight Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 4, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 19,749 views

    This is a study into Job chapter twenty eight.

    Job Chapter 28 could be outlined: Man’s Search for Wealth. Job 28:1-11 Where is Wisdom Found? Job 28:12-19 Wisdom is in the Fear of God. Job 28:20-28 1 "Surely there is a mine for silver, And a place where gold is refined. 2 Iron is taken from the earth, And copper is smelted from ore. 3 Man ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Wise And The Foolish:

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,709 views

    Jesus described the next end time event in the program for Israel following His return to earth, also referred to as the Second Advent, namely, judgment on living Israel in order to separate the saved from the unsaved.

    The Wise & the Foolish: Today I want to talk for a little while to do with this parable in Matt. 25: its important for us to understand who Jesus is talking about. The Parable of the Ten Virgins explains the place of Israel’s true converts of the Tribulation Period. Chapters 24-25 are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Back To The Basics

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 28, 2010
     | 7,443 views

    Inspired by a message from Andy Stanley at the 2010 SBC Pastors conference, this message helps us examine the state of the church in AMERICA today.

    BACK TO THE BASICS Deut. 1:19-46 / Acts 15 * Most all of us remember the story of the Children of Israel and their Exodus from Egyptian Captivity. We recall that God had ‘given’ them a land flowing with milk and honey. Additionally, we know that because of unbelief, disobedience, and employing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist