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  • Jim Drake avatar

    Keeping An Eye Out Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on May 31, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,503 views

    How do you feel when you see the sin in the world around you? Do you feel the same way about the sin that’s in your midst? What about the sin that’s in your heart?

    It seems like every few months in the news, we hear about some new espionage investigation. One thing you can count on in this world. Somebody somewhere is spying on somebody else. As a matter of fact, the Defense Department spends millions of dollars per year developing new technologies to spy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Nation...

    Contributed by Veronica Coldiron on Jul 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,044 views

    This sermon is a look at the state of our union in retrospect to the Word and the consequences of turning from the power of God on a national level. It also offers a means to repair the damage that has been done.

    2 Chronicles 30:8 Now be ye not stiffnecked, as your fathers were, but yield yourselves unto the LORD, and enter into his sanctuary, which he hath sanctified for ever: and serve the LORD your God, that the fierceness of his wrath may turn away from you. There can be little doubt that this has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Growing Concerns Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 27, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,545 views

    How to handle the challenges of growth

    Growing Concerns Handle Growing Concerns with Discernment (Acts 6:1-2) Don’t Ignore the Problem Don’t Resent the People Don’t Over-react to the Problem Do Realistically Assess the Problem Handle Growing Concerns by Delegating (Acts 6:3-6) Delegate to those who are of good reputation (known ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Nichols avatar

    The Good, The Bad And The Ugly Of Parenting Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Aug 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,493 views

    Parenting isn’t easy. There are good techniques and bad techniques lead to some ugly results!

    TEXT: Genesis 25 & 27 TITLE: The Good, the Bad, the ugly of parenting! SERIES: Home Health Care TOPIC: Parenting OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, July 20, 2008 PROP.: Parenting isn’t easy, there are good techniques and bad techniques lead to some ugly results! INTRODUCTION: One of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    A Christian Mind (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,296 views

    This sermon is part 2 in which we examine the Christian worldview so that we can understand what constitutes a Christian mind.

    Scripture For the past few weeks we have been studying Romans 12:1-2. In Romans 12 the Apostle Paul begins applying the doctrine that he has been teaching for the previous 11 chapters. Now, it is not that he has made no application in the previous 11 chapters; he has. However, as he begins chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Don Jones avatar

    Gideon - The Conqueror - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Feb 8, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,694 views

    Gideon and the 300 take on an army of 135,000 with trumpets, jars of clay, and torches and win.

    Gideon - The Conqueror Part 2 Judges 8:9-8:21 Introduction Martin Luther King Jr. said, "Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase." The Lord had spoken to Gideon each step of the way. Gideon’s faith had grown. The angel of the Lord had called him and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Christ Is The End Of The Law Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,164 views

    This sermon examines Paul’s eagerness for Israel’s salvation as well as the error of the Israelites.

    Scripture Let’s read Romans 10:1-4: 1Brothers, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved. 2For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. 3For, being ignorant of the righteousness of God, and seeking to establish their own, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What It Takes To Be Heard By God

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 5, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,727 views

    If you want to be heard by God, make sure God and not others are your audience, make sure that it is really you who is speaking, and make sure to forgive and to receive forgiveness.

    The morning worship service had reached an emotional climax during the pastor’s fervent prayer. He had carefully crafted it with fine liturgical phrases, hallowed by centuries of use. It was backed up by a throbbing organ, playing a hymn that gently drew worshipers back to thoughts of that amazing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hot Time - Trouble In The City Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 28, 2011
     | 5,799 views

    A study of chapter 4 of the Gospel of Luke verses 14 through 30.

    Luke 4: 14 – 30 Hot Time, Trouble In The City 14 Then Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and news of Him went out through all the surrounding region. 15 And He taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all. 16 So He came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Mark Batterson avatar

    The Circle Maker 3: Pray Hard Series

    Contributed by Mark Batterson on Nov 15, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 20,610 views

    The Bible is a promise book and a prayer book. And while reading is reactive, prayer is proactive. Reading is the way you get through the Bible. Prayer is the way you get the Bible through you.

    Introduction In standardized math tests, Japanese children consistently score higher than their American counterparts. While some assume that a natural proclivity toward mathematics is the primary difference, researchers have discovered that it may have more to do with effort than ability. In one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    What Will It Take To Give Thanks With A Sincere Heart Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 26, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,546 views

    This message focuses on how we choose to give thanks to God and the attitude in which we do it.

    What Will It Take? What Will It Take For Me To Sincerely Give God Thanks? Scriptures: James 2:19; Ephesians 5:20; 1 Thess. 5:18; Daniel 3:16-18 Introduction We have just celebrated the Thanksgiving holiday. This holiday is about taking time to reflect on the blessings that we have received and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Flee From Idolatry Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 23, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,925 views

    In today's lesson we learn that Christians are prohibited from practicing idolatry.

    Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of Christian liberty. Let’s learn about this in a message I am calling, “Flee from ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Timely Support For Ministry-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 17, 2010
     | 3,567 views

    Part 1 of 2. Paul urgently needed Timothy’s support. Thus effective ministry requires timely support. But what the specifics? Timely support for ministry requires a Sacrifice to...

    TIMELY SUPPORT for MINISTRY-I—2Timothy 4:9-22 This section highlights some personal concerns of Paul the apostle in his last recorded letter. They entail concerns regarding certain named people both good & bad. Paul makes sure that Timothy is aware of their background so he is better able ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    God's Marriage Instructions Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 11, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,667 views

    This sermon addresses God's commands for wives to submit to their husbands, and for husbands to be considerate and respectful of their wives.

    Introduction: A. Marriage bears the brunt of a lot of humor, and in many respects for good reason. B. Here’s a few interesting quotes about marriage: 1. Mae West said: “Marriage is a great institution, but I'm not ready for an institution yet.” 2. Rita Rudner said: “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Guilt And Grace In The Garden

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010
     | 4,678 views

    Jesus accepting the Father’s will. (PowerPoint slides available for this talk on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    Guilt and Grace in the Garden Reading: Luke chapter 22 verses 39-53: Ill: Things I have learnt from gardening: • Nothing ever looks like it does on the seed packet. • Your lawn is always slightly bigger than your desire to mow it. • Whichever garden tool you want is always at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren