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  • Edward Frey avatar

    What Makes Motherhood Great?

    Contributed by Edward Frey on May 11, 2002
    based on 244 ratings
     | 17,338 views

    A mother’s opportunity to share her faith in Christ makes motherhood great.

    How do we measure greatness? Greatness is usually measured in terms of the end result. For example, a movie is considered a “blockbuster” by the amount of ticket sales it generates; the end result. An historical figure is considered great often by the sheer amount of information written about ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    When You Fall Off The Mountain

    Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,015 views

    Hope for those who have failed and fallen but repentance brings restoration

    TO FALL OFF THE MOUNTAIN OF CHRIST MARK 14:29-72 I HAVE TO SAY THAT TO ME PETER IS THE SCARIEST OF ALL THE DISCIPLES. THE REASON THAT HE IS THE SCARIEST IS BECAUSE WHEN YOU LOOK AT THE LIFE HE LED IN THE PRESENCE OF JESUS CHRIST, HE STILL SEEMED TO FAIL ON A REGULAR BASIS. THAT ALSO GIVES ME ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reason #4: We're Co-Heirs With Christ Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,681 views

    We see God, not as a harsh master, but as a loving father, who offers us a close, personal relationship and a secure inheritance.

    Sermon Series> Romans 8, Reasons to be ENCOURAGED Reason #4: We’re sealed as co-heirs with Christ, 8:15-18 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts We’re part of the family! Paul points out that, although once were in bondage to sin, we’ve been purchased from ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    "Let There Be Peace On Earth"

    Contributed by David Washburn on Dec 8, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 13,060 views

    True peace does not come through contented circumstances, but through a relationship with God

    As I was bringing our children to church Wednesday night, they were taking note of all the homes that were lit up and decorated for Christmas. They remarked at how they liked the decorations and the effort folk put forth at Christmas time. They also said, “People are different this time of year. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Straightening Your Priorities Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Jun 2, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 5,702 views

    All people should live as if nothing compares to the greatness of knowing Jesus Christ.

    Becoming a Joy-FULL Person 5. Straightening Your Priorities Philippians 3:1-14 May 29/30, 2004 Don Jaques SUBJECT: Straightening Your Priorities Central theme: All people should live as if nothing compares to the greatness of knowing Jesus Christ. INTRO: This last week some big events ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Go, Stand, And Speak, Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,241 views

    Acts Series: 25th Sermon--"Stand!" [The Courage of Our Witness]--Courage born of Compulsion, Consecration, and Compassion!

    Go, Stand, and Speak, pt. 2 Acts 5:17-33 “Go” deals with the consistency of our witness “Stand” deals with the courage of our witness “Speak” deals with the communication of our witness There is something we are privileged to be able to do/commanded to do, which even the angels cannot do. v. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Why Be A Dad?

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 2, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,491 views

    This is a Father’s Day message that examines 3 reasons to be a dad.

    “WHY BE A DAD?” Prov. 23:22-25 INTRO – Paul Harvey – “What are fathers made of?” “A father is a thing that is forced to endure childbirth w/out an anesthetic. A father is a thing that growls when it feels good – and laughs very loud when it’s scared half to death. A father never feels ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wisdom

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 13,949 views

    Wisdom comes from God, and is a very real and practical sense of what to do, how to do it, and why it must be done...but wisdom is no guarantee that we’ll act wisely.

    Wisdom II Chronicles 1:1-11, Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “Ask for whatever you want Me to give you” (vs 7). If God handed you a “blank check”--if you could ask Him for anything and receive it, what would your pray for? I saw a “prayer” on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Blessed Are The Peacemakers Series

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jun 27, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,905 views

    Those who seek and find peace discover their true place in God’s family.

    Blessed are the Peacemakers Matthew 5:9 June 26, 2005 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” Eugene Peterson’s “Message” renders that verse, “You’re blessed when you can show people how to cooperate instead of compete or fight. That’s when you discover who you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Don Jaques avatar

    Straightening Your Priorities Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Jul 5, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,483 views

    Straightening Your Priorities Central theme: All people should live as if nothing compares to the greatness of knowing Jesus Christ.

    Becoming a Joy-FULL Person 5. Straightening Your Priorities Philippians 3:1-14 May 29/30, 2004 Don Jaques SUBJECT: Straightening Your Priorities Central theme: All people should live as if nothing compares to the greatness of knowing Jesus Christ. INTRO: This last week some big events happened ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Little Bo Pete Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 22, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,848 views

    The third message in an Easter series looking at the life of Peter. In particular, how we struggle with some of the same issues he did because of our attidue of self-sufficiency.

    The Passion of Christ March 21, 2004 Little Bo Pete – Mt. 26:33-54 Sunday AM Intro: Little Bo Pete lost some sleep b/c he didn’t trust the Savior Got out of the boat, and almost did float instead he only got soaked Little Bo Pete lost some sleep b/c he didn’t hear the Savior Was there in the night ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jake Kircher avatar

    Jumping As A Stranger Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,174 views

    Why does God call us to live differently than the world around us? It doesn’t seem fair!

    Way back in September, when we started Breakaway for the new school year we introduced our theme for the year as Jump! The whole idea was looking at the importance of jumping into a relationship with Christ. We picked this word for three main reasons. First, we said that jump communicates no ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is Your Identity?

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,165 views

    Great Question - Whom Do You Say That I Am 1. People’s Identity 2. Christ’s Identity 3. My Identity

    Luke 9:20KJV 20 He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God. According to the Federal Trade Commission, as many as 9 million Americans have their identities stolen each year. The FTC also reports that identity theft costs $53 billion annually, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Changing The Course Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 3, 2008
     | 6,498 views

    A call to the believing citizens to see and respond to God’s work in the land.

    Changing the Course Habakkuk 1:5-11 * With the importance of this week looming large, I went to my bookshelf and reviewed some of the books found there. The titles which I found there (I.E. Heal our Land, Seducing America, Reclaiming Morality in America, Preserve us a Nation, A Nation with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    I Am The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 14, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 23,271 views

    Why did Jesus use "Light" to explain His deity to people? In what way does Light speak to us today?

    May, 2007 I AM the Light of the World John 1:1-9 John 8:12 INTRODUCTION: Jesus’ claim to be “the light of the world” is one of SEVEN claims in the scriptures concerning His deity. In the next few weeks I will be talking about three of the other claims. In various scriptures, He talks about ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist