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God's Choice Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 20, 2007

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David’s life shows us what we can become, but it also shows us how far we need to go. He didn’t outwardly "look the part" but was God’s choice.

An Earthy Spirituality~the life of King David “God’s Choice”, I Samuel 16 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “People look at the outward appearance, but God considers the heart,” verse 7. As we enter the story of David, we discover a man with an earthy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-23

Denomination: Congregational

Dinosaurs, Science And The Bible Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 23, 2008

based on 9 ratings

| 7,303 views

Did you ever wonder how the dinosaurs fit into the Biblical account of creation? Were there dinosaurs mentioned in the Bible? What really happened to the dinosaurs? And is there any scientific evidence that supports the Biblical account of creation?

DINOSAURS, SCIENCE AND THE BIBLE PART #1: CREATION VS. EVOLUTION INTRO: Did you ever wonder how the dinosaurs fit into the Biblical account of creation? Were there dinosaurs mentioned in the Bible? What really happened to the dinosaurs? And is there any scientific evidence that supports the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-26

Denomination: *other

Lost Sheep And Coins Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Feb 16, 2009

based on 3 ratings

| 4,382 views

THE SET UP FOR UNDERSTANDING GOD’S HEART FOR THE LOST IS THE NATURE OF THE RESCUE.

Lost Sheep and Coins Luke 15 February 15th, 2009 INTRODUCTION Last week news reports carried the story of 150 ice fishermen that were trapped on an ice floe when it broke away for the shoreline. Members of the US Coast Guard walked across the frozen Lake Erie as they attempt to reach ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:3-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Struggling Joy

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 22, 2008

based on 4 ratings

| 4,251 views

How can I make sound Christian decisions?

21For to me, living is Christ and dying is gain. 22If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me; and I do not know which I prefer. 23I am hard pressed between the two: my desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better; 24but to remain in the flesh is more ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Eclipsing The Familiar Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 9, 2009

based on 1 rating

| 6,630 views

This is the first in a series of sermons on the life of Joshua. We discuss five vignettes from his life prior to the book that bears his name

ECLIPSING THE FAMILIAR HEROES: THE SECRET—Part 1 Roll a Trailer Video of the TV Series Hero—noun—a person of distinguished courage or ability, admired for brave deeds and noble qualities. The Bible has many heroes but perhaps none better than Joshua. Joshua had played a key role in the exodus ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:6-9

Denomination: *other

Life Skills That Men Can Teach

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 26, 2010

based on 4 ratings

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There are some skills that are talked about in Proverbs 23 that men can teach their children.

Sermon for 6/20/2010 Father’s Day Proverbs 23 Introduction: A. My family attended a home school conference near Baton Rouge and one workshop from that really stuck with me. It was exclusively for fathers. The workshop leader is the father of a home school family. His wife teaches his ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:1-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Like You Know God Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jul 21, 2010

based on 1 rating

| 5,294 views

If we know God then should we not live differently?

Text: Galatians 4:8-11 Title: Living like you know God. Introduction 1. In the past you did not know God (v8) Every man or woman who does not know God is living in slavery to something.If God is not your God – then something else will be. 2.Now you know God (v9) Every man or woman who ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Battlefield Lessons

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 14, 2009

based on 4 ratings

| 3,215 views

Part of the Christian life is spiritual battle.

Battlefield Lessons June 14, 2009 (PM) FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker I Introduction A Last week, we learned how the devil can try to disrupt your prophetic destiny, purpose, call. 1 God does not revoke His gifts or calling in your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Breakable

Contributed by Matthew Hylton on Jun 14, 2010

| 3,556 views

Jesus became breakable to heal our brokness.

BREAKABLE “Easter April 4, 2010” TEXT: John 1:14 INTRO: There is a big, big difference between Christianity and religion. Religion is man’s way of trying to reach up to God. Christianity is not us trying to reach God but God coming down to humanity. Actually what other world ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Heaven Celebrates Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 18, 2010

based on 4 ratings

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Heaven celebrates the salvation of even one sinner. Let us understand the heart of God for the lost, treasure every person and experience the joy of reaching the lost for Christ.

[Read Luke 15:1-10] In Luke 15, Jesus tells 3 stories. * Each story speaks of something lost and then found. A lost sheep. A lost coin. And a lost son. * And at the end of each one, Jesus describes a party, a celebration. * The shepherd throws the party for the lost-now-found sheep. * The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lesson 11: Be Wary Of Addiction Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 28, 2010

based on 1 rating

| 3,657 views

Is there something in your life that if it was taken away your life could not go on? Is there something you just can't stop doing? You may be addicted. In fact, even many Christians are addicted to something they are not even aware of - the flesh. How to

What's your addiction? I know that's a pretty strong statement but I want us to think about that. Put another way, what controls you? What can you not do without? What, if taken away, would mean your life was over? You might say "I'm not addicted to anything!" If that's true, then halleluiah. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Part Iii - The Religious Leaders – The Voice Of Apathy Series

Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Dec 15, 2007

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This is part three in a series looking at the different characters in the Christmas narrative and what we can learn from their contributions.In this case the religious elite of this time seemed completely apathetic to the idea of the advent of the Christ.

The Voices of Christmas Part III The Religious Leaders – the Voice of Apathy The greatest event in human history has taken place. The Messiah has been born in the City of David. The King of kings has made a very humble entry into the world. He was not born in Jerusalem, neither was His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Is Coming! (A Sermon For Advent Sunday)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 4, 2007

based on 24 ratings

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It’s the season of goodwill, is it not? Well ... not according to the ecclesiastical calendar! In the church year we’ve just celebrated the first Sunday in Advent - a time ...

Happy New Year everybody! Yes, it’s the first day of the ecclesiastical new year - the first Sunday in Advent - and as you’ll see, everything is a bit different today. The colours are different, the hymns are different, and there’s a sense of festivity in the air … well, maybe not a sense of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:18-25, Luke 1:24-48

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Jesus Is Coming!

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 14, 2006

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| 4,584 views

A Sermon for Advent Sunday

Happy New Year everybody! Yes, it’s the first day of the ecclesiastical new year - the first Sunday in Advent - and as you’ll see, everything is a bit different today. The colours are different, the hymns are different, and there’s a sense of festivity in the air … well, maybe not a sense of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-26

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Jumping In The Midst Of Storms Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Oct 10, 2006

based on 5 ratings

| 4,328 views

Jesus wants us to cry out to him our deepest thoughts and feelings about what is going on in the world. He will always answer because He is in control.

There are a lot of people in this world who wake up everyday with thoughts of fear in their minds because of the storms that surround us. The more and more news that floods our lives just builds this constant anxiety and stress; another school shooting, another terrorist attack, another threat. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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