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  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Childlike Or Childish 2

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 8, 2003
    based on 126 ratings
     | 17,239 views

    Christ told us to come as children Paul tells us to grow up, how do we find a balance.

    It had started out quite innocently. But then again it usually does. It was just a discussion. They had just been sitting around chewing the fat and somebody had mentioned how important so and so were going to be in heaven. “I don’t think so” said Peter “He hasn’t got what it takes.” Well it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Overcoming Disappointment

    Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Sep 8, 2003
    based on 100 ratings
     | 107,598 views

    It is better to rejoice over what you have than to weep over what you used to have.

    Overcoming Disappointment Ezra 3 The year is 537 B.C. The place is Jerusalem. The Jews have just returned from a long captivity in Babylon. Some have been gone from their homeland for 70 years. Others have been gone for 50 years. They were sent into captivity as part of God’s judgment on ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Overcoming Discontentment

    Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Sep 8, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 18,981 views

    Be a Christian where you are right now.

    Overcoming Discontentment I Corinthians 7:17-35 Ever since the beginning of creation, when the first creatures came from the hand of God, there has always been someone, somewhere, unhappy with his position in the universe. It all started with an angel named Lucifer, the brightest star of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Authentic Walk Series

    Contributed by David Schaal on Sep 10, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 25,566 views

    The Bible teaches us that a REAL Christian will have certain character traits that will differ from the Non-Christian. Walking the Christian Walk is not a request but a requirement.

    “AUTHENTIC WALK” TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28; INTRO: Once we become a Christian, there is definitely changes that must take place. Not only in our way of thinking, but in our actions as well. We have already visited in the last couple of weeks the importance of: · R-Righteous ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    Stay

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 10, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 15,650 views

    You need to stay in the mess you are in just a little while longer until God makes you ruler over that mess.

    “STAY” John 20:19 Luke 24:46 – 49 Acts2: 2 I know someone might say STAY, that’s a command you give a dog. Understand it’s not so much the command that is important, but the obedience to that command, which bears the responsibility of the command. In other words, it’s not what you say, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Writing On The Wall

    Contributed by Richard White on Sep 13, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,179 views

    THe Time is coming, as we enter into the New Year are we seeing the writing on the wall. Maybe this year is the year Jesus returns?

    THE WRITING ON THE WALL Daniel 5:1-7 Most recognize this passage from the Book of Daniel; almost any Sunday school student has heard this story. Most of us can tell the story that is narrated for us in this passage. It is about a foolhardy people who did not see the signs, and as a result their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Developing A Spiritual Diet And Exercise Program

    Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 12,609 views

    We discuss the importance of not only learning the word, but exercising our faith (doing it) as well!

    Can you tell me what the four major food groups are this morning? The teacher knew there was a shortfall of intelligence after she asked the class to name the four major food groups. Suzie shot up her hand and quickly reeled them off: "Wendy’s, McDonald’s, Burger King, and Pizza Hut." I did a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Ask "Why?"

    Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,831 views

    Jesus created a questioning community. We must ask questions in order to get better answers. If we settle for "pat" answers everyone loses.

    Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris We are all theologians. You don’t need to take a theology class at seminary to be a theologian. We all have beliefs about God. Even atheists ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Meek But Not Weak

    Contributed by Keith Shuler on Nov 5, 2002
    based on 93 ratings
     | 4,492 views

    Meekness:a reluctance to assert oneself. It means to be tamed. It means to plow a field.

    Meek But Not Weak Matthew 5:4 Its been said that God is more concerned about our character than he is our comfort. And I have found that God knows how to engineer circumstances so that He can develop our inner man. He is after conformity. He desires that the citizens of the kingdom reflect his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Birth Of A Movement

    Contributed by Keith Shuler on Nov 5, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,922 views

    I find it to be a strange occurrence when those who claim to worship the Creator lack creativity.

    The Birth of a Movement Acts 1:8 History bares witness to many different kinds of movements. A movement is the progressive, unfolding, transitioning body of beliefs that seek to alter and change society. As we look at the last century we can see the Zionist Movement which resulted in the Jews ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Stevens avatar

    Excellence Is So Attractive - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Andrew Stevens on Nov 6, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,062 views

    In 2 Corinthians the Word lets us know that there is something excellent within each us.

    Excellence is so Attractive – Part 1 Excellence begins with a mindset!!! I. Introduction A. While at the International General Assembly Jennifer and I experienced something. 1. This something made my heart leap within me. 2. It literally captivated me and inspired me. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • John Johnson avatar

    Be Strong In The Lord

    Contributed by John Johnson on Nov 8, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 29,910 views

    God is calling for us to be Strong in the Lord

    Be Strong in the Lord. Ephesians 6:10-11 There is nothing that is more urgently important for all of us who claim to be called by God and those of us who say that we have been born again to understand the importance of the teaching of the particular section of the Word of God. I say to those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lee Black avatar

    The Characteristics Of A Spiritual Church

    Contributed by Lee Black on Nov 9, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,459 views

    Is your Church Spirit filled like the 1st Church? Are your leaders full of the Holy Spirit like the 1st leaders? Are we ready for the great work God has for us?

    Acts 2:42-47 The Characteristics of a Spiritual Church Acts 2:42-47 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. [43] And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles. [44] And all that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Johnson avatar

    The Advantages Of Standing Still

    Contributed by John Johnson on Nov 9, 2002
    based on 225 ratings
     | 53,507 views

    Stand Still and See the Salvation of the Lord.

    The advantages of Standing Still Exodus 14: 10-14 In these times in which you and I live, life presents us all kinds of problems and challenges. We are busy seeking ways to handle the situations and issues in our lives. Life is like a roller coaster. Some days you are up and some days you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Sowers avatar

    Esther - Unlikely Heroine

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,392 views

    The book of Esther in one sermon

    Story line - 1. Vashti disses King Xerxes 2. Esther wins beauty pageant 3. Uncle Mordecai foils assassination plot. 4. Haman has issues - buys off king for Holocaust heyday, 5. Captive Israel in Sackcloth and ashes Key verses Esther 4:4-16 - esp. Vs 14 -end of 16 "If I die..." Unpack meaning ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational