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The Seed Of Change Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 5, 2001

based on 24 ratings

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God brings change to our world slowly, one person at a time, but with dynamic results.

I guess the parable of the sower is a familiar one to most of us. It’s one of those stories that have been told and retold countless times. So the danger is that when we hear it again we can think we already understand everything that there is to learn from it. Yet God’s word is living and active, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-15

Denomination: Anglican

We Are Family

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Oct 8, 2001

based on 154 ratings

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We are the family of God. But what exactly does or should that look like?

“We Are Family” Acts 2:42-47 How many of you remember the song “We are Family”? The question is what does a real model family look like? Today’s society, dysfunctional families are the norm, not the exception.  There are families with absent parents, single parents, step-parents.  ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Christians: Party Animals? Part I Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Oct 10, 2001

based on 7 ratings

| 4,095 views

This sermon is part of a series I did on Nehemiah’s one holy passion, the glory of God.

One Holy Passion Nehemiah 8:1-8 April 29, 2001 “Christians: Party Animals?” Part 1 A funny thing happened on the way to the sermon! I had it all lined up and figured out, and then it became clear that God was asking me to change my mind and my approach to the remainder of this sermon series. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Christians: Party Animals? Part Iii Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Oct 10, 2001

based on 14 ratings

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This sermon was part of a series I preached on Nehemiah’s one holy passion, the glory of God.

One Holy Passion Nehemiah 8:13-18 May 13, 2001 “Christians: Party Animals?” Part 3 Here is the recipe: boil strong, black tea leaves. After you’ve made the tea, stir in rich milk—and…yak butter. And there you have the delicacy of Tibet: yak butter tea. When you visit a family there, good ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Defeating Discouragement Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Oct 10, 2001

based on 139 ratings

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This sermon was part of a series I preached on Nehemiah’s one holy passion, the glory of God.

One Holy Passion Nehemiah 4 March 11, 2001 “Defeating Discouragement” “The Bible tells us to love our neighbors and to love our enemies,” said G.K. Chesterton, “probably because they are generally the same people!” In the case of the Jews rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem, this was certainly ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Who's The Loser Now?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 11, 2001

based on 56 ratings

| 10,471 views

how Lazarus looked like a loser when the Rich Man lost it all in hell

October 14, 2001 Luke 16:19-31 19 “There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. 20 At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores 21 and longing to eat what fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Taming The Tongue Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 17, 2001

based on 34 ratings

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The tongue has done more destruction to our society than terrorist’s attacks. It has been one of the most powerful forces stopping revival from happening in this nation.

The seven keys to revival – Sermon 2 – Key 2 “Taming the tongue” Opening Scripture text Isaiah 30:25-26 25In the day of great slaughter, when the towers fall, streams of water will flow on every high mountain and every lofty hill. 26The moon will shine like the sun, and the sunlight will be seven ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26, James 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord, Increase Our Faith

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 18, 2001

based on 10 ratings

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how the lord asks us to watch ourselves and each other - a difficult task that needs faith!

October 21, 2001 Luke 17:1-10 Jesus said to his disciples: “Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come. 2 It would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied around his neck than for him to cause one of these little ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Keeping Your Foot Out Of Your Mouth

Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 2, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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James in our text gives 3 reasons why we should learn to manage our mouth and he backs each reason up with 2 illustrations

Keeping Your Foot Out Of Your Mouth James 3:1-12 Today we’re going to look at what James has to say about "How to Manage Your Mouth". We love to talk. There are talk shows everywhere. Everybody seems to have something to say. Statistics on the average American. You have 30 conversations a day ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Plugging Into The Power - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 3, 2006

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Third in a series on the early church. The second of a two-part message on how to get plugged into the power of the Holy Spirit.

“It is a sin to be good if God has called us to be great.” Two weeks ago we began a journey to see how God can take our church from good to great. In Acts Chapter 1, we saw that Jesus commanded his followers to wait for the power that would come upon them when they received the Holy Spirit. But ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

God's Antidote In A Sin-Stricken World Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 7, 2006

based on 5 ratings

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Christians have a wealth of praise to offer to the Lord and that God wants the wealth of His grace shared with all who live the whole world.

Turn your Bibles to Psalm 145:4-9 Title: God’s Antidote in a Sin-stricken World Theme: Saving Grace Series: Living in the Aroma of God’s Grace Listen as I read Psalm 145:4-9, “One generation will commend your works to another; they will tell of your mighty acts. They will speak of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking Differently Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 7, 2006

based on 9 ratings

| 5,588 views

There are three Biblical processes that must be continually applied in order for a child of God to die to self, ignore the world’s influences and dispute the lies of the devil?

Turn Your Bibles to 2 Peter 3:18 Title: Walking Differently Theme: Growing in the Grace of God Series: Living in the Aroma of God’s Grace Listen as I read 2 Peter 3:18, “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and forever!” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sheep Among Wolves – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Oct 8, 2006

based on 15 ratings

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The stories coming out of Bart Township, Pennsylvania, are nothing less than incredible, nothing short of inspirational. Ten little girls imprisoned and sought to be cruelly used by 32-year-old man. Five killed and the other five seriously wounded, one st

Naomi Rose Ebersol, age 7; Lena Zook Miller, age 7; Mary Liz Miller, age 8; Anna Mae Stoltzfus, age 12; Marian Stoltzfus Fisher, age 13. All little girls; all targeted by a 32 year-old man specifically because of their youth and their innocence and their gender. All died early this week, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Laws Of The Kingdom Pt.1: Opposites Attract Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 6,116 views

The King begins to explain the new rules that govern God’s Kingdom.

The Laws of the Kingdom Pt. 1: Opposites Attract Sunday, May 7th, 2006 Well, it’s happened again. I’m finding that there is one thing about preaching that I have come up against several times now that is frustrating to me. You plan and you lay out a series and then you come upon a passage like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

An Equal Opportunity Kingdom Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

| 3,400 views

Christ explains the new rules of the Kingdom of God.

The Unveiling of the Kingdom Sunday, June 18th, 2005 As we continue our walk through the Book of Matthew, we are going to pick up at the tail end of Christ’s Sermon on the Mount. For the last several weeks, we’ve been looking at different parts of this sermon, as Jesus lays out the new laws ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-29

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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