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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Love God Not The World's Way! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 1, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,554 views

    The act of love opens up our eyes to see God but the act of hatred causes us to be blind and trapped in darkness.

    1 John 2 – Sermon ““Love God not the World’s ways” Thesis: The act of love opens up our eyes to see God but the act of hatred causes us to be blind and trapped in darkness. Scripture Text: The Holy Bible, New International Version 1 John 2:1 (NIV) 1My dear children, I write this to you so that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Holds The World Together? Series

    Contributed by Roy Mason on Aug 19, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,624 views

    The world is held together by relationships.

    WHAT HOLD THE WORLD TOGETHER? © 2001 Dr. Roy Mason Colossians 1: 13-20 Once again this week we have been shocked to learn of more school shootings around our country. The tragedies of the past have apparently done nothing to change the minds and hearts of people. When such a senseless tragedy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Standing Tall In An Uncertain World

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Sep 4, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,341 views

    How to stay true to the faith when circumstances are fickle and things change around you

    Standing tall in an uncertain world July 1999 Daniel 3 Is this an uncertain world? Right here where we live and breathe? Have you and I found certainty in this world? Just the other day while I was in Calgary, I heard from a friend of mine who works at a downtown office in Cal. I recall that she ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Finding Security In An Unsafe World

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 238 ratings
     | 28,974 views

    The truths we need to have planted in our lives are: Our security is: 1. In God, not the things of this world. 2. In our faith, not our safety. 3. In eternity, not our present circumstances. 4. The fact that even though life is dangerous, life is good.

    When the events of this week began to unfold, we were all in shock. We didn’t know what to think. Was this an accident, or was it something planned? But when the second plane slammed into the World Trade Center building there was little doubt that terrorism was involved. Then when the Pentagon ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    When Your World Collapses

    Contributed by Edwin Amundson on Sep 18, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,648 views

    In response to the terrorist attacks on NY and WA, this sermon attempts to help people learn to lean on God in times of trouble.

    WHEN YOUR WORLD COLLAPSES---PSALMS 34:15-19 JOKE---In memory of those who’s lives were stolen in a murderous act of war, at the WTC, the Pentagon, and in the hills of New Jersey, there will be no joke this week. Instead, I simply ask you to observe with me a moment of silence. INTRO--- There is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Between Two Worlds

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 23, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,210 views

    What is the good word for today? God is in control!

    Three years ago this past summer, one of the college students at my former congregation found out that he had a brain tumor. I’ll never forget that evening waiting with members of his family and girlfriend as he had an MRI done and then was told it revealed a brain tumor. But, what is special ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Lord, Touch My World

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 15, 2000
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,942 views

    The ultimate outcome of prayer should be the move of God in touching our world

    Lord, Touch My World Tonight concludes this series of messages I am doing on prayer, but it does not conclude our emphasis on being people of prayer. I hope you have utilized the material on prayer and have increased you time in prayer this month. Turn with me to Matthew 9:35-38 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Salvation Of Christ The Hope The World

    Contributed by Randell Brown on Oct 18, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,433 views

    The only hope we have of being saved from the evils and terrors of today world is Jesus Christ

    SALVATION OF JESUS CHRIST “The hope of this world” Text : Romans 5: 1-12 Definition of hope; Too desire with expectation of fulfillment. I. Men hopes here in this world. A. As children we start building hopes 1. Gifts at holidays and our birthdays. 2. Bicycles 3. Amusement parks 4. Car 5. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The World's Most Acceptable Sin Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 24, 2002
    based on 161 ratings
     | 23,026 views

    Worry is the painful preoccupation with the consequences of what “might” happen. The Lord forces us to think about why we are not to worry in these verses.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 33 The World’s Most Acceptable Sin Luke 12:22-34 Worry is the number one mental disorder in America. “The Mayo Clinic claims 80-85% of total caseload is due directly to worry and anxiety. Many experts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Content In A Material World Series

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Mar 10, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 11,610 views

    I talk about why and how we should be content in this material world we live in.

    Being Content in a Material World By Lynn Floyd Introduction: Proverbs 30:7-8 (New Living Translation) says, “Two things I ask of You, do not refuse me before I die: Keep deception and lies far from me, Give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is my portion. That I not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    World Religions - 3 Buddhism

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 20, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,532 views

    In Buddhism enlightenment is achieved through pouring one’s self out. In Christ, grace has been poured out unto us!

    What About Buddhism? Titus 3:1-7 Introduction Frederick Buechner, in his book Now and Then, has a section on his comparison of the teachings of Buddha and of Jesus Christ, a topic he wrestled with when he was teaching at Phillips Exeter Academy: “Finally, lest students of comparative religion be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    A Thankful Heart In An Unthankful World Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 20,913 views

    this message examines how to remain thankful despite living in a culture that feels its entitled to what it has.

    How many of you would agree that we live in a thankless society? The majority of our culture lives with an attitude of entitlement. We feel we are entitled to better pay, better benefits and more stuff. We feel if we cannot afford it, the government should pick up the check. We have basically ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    A World Crying From The Quicksand

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,739 views

    We get bogged down by responsbilities. The way out is first to act responsibly, second to tell others what God is doing in you, and ultimately to yield to our Savior.

    One afternoon I came by the church to pick up a few things. I parked around the back, and there discovered two of our members, plus our sexton, in major trouble. These men had purchased a heavy-duty safe for the church office, and were intent on moving it inside. The safe had been hauled here on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    A World Where Nothing Is Lost

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 28, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,238 views

    A fish that would not die symbolized the Christ who is able to give a relationship that will never end, as opposed to our typical dependence on things or on information to make us secure.

    We have, at our house, a small miracle. I can only call it a miracle. Maybe we ought to build a small shrine to house this miracle. The miracle is the incredible, indestructible fish. Our own private incredible, indestructible fish. You see, from time to time somebody in our household will decide ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Light Of The World - Advent 4

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,178 views

    Just as Christ illuminates the entire world, He illuminates our souls; salvation is personal; Christ came for each of us.

    Light of the World, John 3:16-21 Introduction The famed Congregational Preacher, Dwight L. Moody, once said, “The great trouble is that people take everything in general, and do not take it to themselves. Suppose a man should say to me, ‘Moody, there was a man in Europe who died last week, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church