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  • Chris Talton avatar

    Keeping Mom Happy

    Contributed by Chris Talton on May 13, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,868 views

    This Mother’s Day message gives 7 means for keeping momma happy her whole life rather than just one day a year.

    May 11, 2003 Colossians 2:6-12 “Making mom happy” INTRODUCTION Today is Mother’s Day. We want to honor our mothers as Scripture commands, and we want to do our best to make them happy…for at least one day. The Lord knows that there have been enough days that we have made them cry. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Evang-A-What? Series

    Contributed by George Alves on May 14, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,693 views

    Evangelism can be a scary thing for some people but it doesn’t have to be. There are many bizzare views about this topic, many "programs" which try to "attact", trap is a better word, normal everyday people. Evangelism need not be a dirty word, nor shou

    A Tree, net fishing, Seafood lasagna and 8,000 Krispy Kreme donuts! What does this have to do with today’s topic? What is today’s topic. Over the past 5 weeks we’ve been looking at what our purpose here on earth is. Our Mission on earth as a church and as individuals is 5 fold: Worship Community ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Brian Bill avatar

    How To Pray The Lord's Way Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 20, 2003
    based on 148 ratings
     | 94,375 views

    Prayer is the key ingredient in having a home that honors God ­ for husbands, wives, fathers, mothers, and children. Prayer is also one of our six stated purposes as a church. We must learn to pray the Lord’s way in order to pray effectively.

    How to Pray the Lord’s Way It makes sense to begin a study on prayer after concluding our “Heaven Help the Home” series. Prayer is the key ingredient in having a home that honors God ­ for husbands, wives, fathers, mothers, and children. Prayer is also one of our six stated purposes as a church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    There Is A Price To Pay If We Forget

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 14, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 24,057 views

    This sermon is for Black Heritage Sunday, looking at the role of people of color in the Bible.

    There Is A Price To Pay If We Forget NLF February 27, 2003 Psalm 105:1-7 Philippians 3:1-14 I received my tax bill on my house at the beginning of the month one June or July. I knew it was my property tax bill, so I intended to pay it at the end of the month with all my other bills ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Accept One Another Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 17,102 views

    It’s not our job to change other people; instead, we’re called to accept those who are wired differently than we are.

    January 26, 2003 Scripture Text: Romans 14:1- 15:7 Speaker: Brian Bill Series Overview Accept One Another How many of you will be watching the Super Bowl today? While some of you won’t even turn on your TV, according to a poll released by Time magazine, 40% of us will watch just to see the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doing God's Will Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 52,699 views

    It’s one thing to know God’s will; it’s another to do it. God wants us to be pure, to love others, and He longs to have our lives attract others to the life-changing message of the gospel.

    Doing God’s Will A wealthy man went up to his pastor and said, “I want you and your wife to take a three-month trip to the Holy Land at my expense. When you come back I’ll have a surprise for you.” Three months later they returned home and discovered that this man had built a beautiful new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Ready For The Second Coming Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 21,774 views

    We’re not to get caught up in date setting but instead are to be ready at all times to meet the Lord because He will come like a thief in the night. In the meantime, we’re to cultivate faith, love, and hope.

    Getting Ready for the Second Coming [Drama: “Security Check”] I can’t imagine what that would be like when the Book of Life is opened and your name is nowhere to be found! The feelings of regret, loneliness, and outright alarm would be devastating. And that would be nothing like the eternal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying For The Right Things Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 126 ratings
     | 15,492 views

    In the light of the Lord’s impending return, we’re to pray that our faith will grow and that our love will increase. Since those who don’t know God will be punished when Christ appears, we must avoid mediocre spirituality and apathetic prayers.

    Praying for the Right Things One of my favorite commercials is for a cell phone company in which cellular static has caused some confusion between a married couple. The wife had just asked her husband to bring home “a movie, something old.” The husband however, thought she said, “Bring home a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    A Genuine Miracle Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 16, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,281 views

    Sermon contrasts the characteristics of this miracle with magical phenomena in much of the popular media of today such as "Harry Potter" "Crossing Over" etc...

    A Genuine Miracle Fortifying the Foundations # 26 John 11:38-54 1-4-04 At the beginning of the service we read our text in John 11:38-54[1]. It is the story of Jesus’ last great miracle before his crucifixion: The resurrection of Lazarus. Miracles play a central role in John’s gospel. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Love Is? Part 1

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 11, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,879 views

    Love needs to be defined in light of what the Bible says love is. Love really is only defined in light of the statement “God is Love!” If you do not start with God then you cannot know or experience love in your life.

    Love is …Part one Thesis: Love needs to be defined in light of what the Bible says love is. Love really is only defined in light of the statement “God is Love!” If you do not start with God then you cannot know or experience love in your life. Opening Illustration from: “Forever Young”. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Spirit-Filled Life

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Mar 19, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,216 views

    This sermon is on self-control and the Spirit’s role in enabling us to achieve the goals we have to gain control over our selves.

    February 15, 2004 Galatians 5:22-23 “The Spirit-filled Life” INTRODUCTION In Scotland, during the early days of aviation, a stunt pilot was selling rides in his single engine airplane. One day he got into an argument with an old farmer who insisted upon taking his wife along on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Richardson avatar

    The Way: In Miracles Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on Mar 19, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,765 views

    Every miracle of Jesus was performed with you and me in mind. The miracles of Jesus takes us to the very heart of Jesus and the compassion that He has for you, His church, His followers, His friends.

    The Way: In Miracles I. Introduction Jesus’ life was wholly devoted to one thing, going to the cross and offering Himself as a sacrifice there for the sins of the world. This Way or Path to Jerusalem is a compilation or collection of several topics. Jesus taught the disciples, Jesus taught in ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Pursuing Purity In An Impure World Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 24, 2004
    based on 114 ratings
     | 31,942 views

    We can con our coworkers, fool our friends and family, play charades with church members, and even deceive ourselves, but we can’t masquerade before the Lord because He sees right through our masks.

    Pursuing Purity in an Impure World I remember seeing a cartoon that shows a pastor and his wife deep in conversation. The wife says, “Today let’s do something different. Why don’t you be charming at home and grouchy at church?” Ouch. That really doesn’t apply to me…because I’m often grouchy in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Faith Or Fantasy Part I

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 10, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,170 views

    This sermon deals with the difference between having faith and simply fantasizing.

    Faith Or Fantasy 4/14/2004 Nehemiah 2:10-20 1 Peter 5:6-11 Text Chapters 2-4 When was the last time you heard some one say "I’ve got faith this is going to work?" Faith is not determined by how much of a feeling you have about something, but rather by what it is you are putting your ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God's Answer To Complaints Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 24, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,777 views

    When we complain to God we do need to share our thoughts and concerns but once we are done we then must wait-listen-learn-trust and be quiet once God has answered.

    Habakkuk part 3 - “God’s Answer Too Complaint’s” Thesis: When we complain to God we do need to share our thoughts and concerns but once we are done we then must wait-listen-learn-trust and be quiet once God has answered. Video Illustration: From the movie Bruce Almighty. – It’s the scene were ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational