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  • W Pittendreigh avatar

    Don't Just Do Something, Sit There

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Nov 5, 2003
    based on 184 ratings
     | 37,071 views

    There are two things we should remember about prayer. One -- we should retreat from the busy-ness of the world on occasion to have quiet time of prayer with God. Second -- AMEN doesn’t mean ’good-bye God’ but rather ’Action.’

    A few years ago I was in a conversation with some folks and we started talking about Sunday morning worship and each of us began sharing what was his or her favorite part. One person said it was the Apostles’ Creed, because it was at that moment that he was able to stand up and declare his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Your Child--- A Trust From God Series

    Contributed by Robert Barnett on Oct 26, 2001
    based on 169 ratings
     | 13,183 views

    Successful parenting is purpose driven. This lesson answers the "Why?" and the "How?" of parenting.

    YOUR CHILD - - - A TRUST FROM GOD Psalm 127:3; Malachi 2:15; Selected Others “Why does God entrust us with children?” Or stated differently, “What is the goal or purpose of parenting?” In preparation for this series on Christian parenting, I have read or skimmed dozens of books, articles, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Measure Of Man Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,852 views

    This is installment 3 in my series "Anchor Points: Holding On to the Truth in a Post-Modern World."

    <b>Anchor Points The Measure of Man</b> Genesis 1:26-31 February 13, 2000 Anchor Point #3: <b>God created Man in His Own Image</b> Thus far in our study we have traced some of the elements of modern culture which are serving to change the rules of how people perceive reality. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    They Call Me Dad Series

    Contributed by Robert Barnett on Nov 24, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 4,583 views

    The God-given role of the father in the home.

    ¡§T H E Y C A L L M E ¡K D A D!¡¨ EPHESIANS 6:4 If you were to choose one word to describe the most powerful influence in a child¡¦s life, what word would you choose? When it comes to the power of influence in a child¡¦s life or world, I would choose the word ¡§Dad.¡¨ (A father¡¦s ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What To Do With The Hard Things In Life

    Contributed by Marion Cornett on Nov 28, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 12,742 views

    This message from the life of the children of Israel shows us what to do when difficulties come our way as a believer.

    What do you do with the Hard things in Life? Deuteronomy 27:1-8 The story is told of a little boy who went to the grocery store and asked the clerk for a box of laundry detergent. The clerk was very impressed at such a little guy taking on the responsibilities of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hidden Dangers

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 8, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 7,257 views

    There are many hidden dangers in life which can devastate the human soul.

    HIDDEN DANGERS INTRO.- ILL.- The furious customer called the waitress over to his table and demanded to know what was in his soup. She looked and shyly said, "I’ll have to call the boss. I don’t know one bug from another." That’s what I call a "hidden danger." Better check your soup from now on. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Partying Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 7,642 views

    We have taken our cues about how to have fun from the wrong places. When Jesus parties, he includes rather than excludes the misfits; he goes not to participate nor to criticize, but to listen and redeem; and when you party with Jesus, you have joy and z

    Suppose you gave a party and Jesus showed up! What would that do to your party? He wasn’t on the invitation list, He didn’t RSVP, but here He comes, making a beeline straight at you, with arms outstretched in greeting, and about twelve of his best buds looking eagerly at the buffet table. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Follow Me

    Contributed by Joe Bedy on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,813 views

    I preached this sermon in costume as a narrative as an overview of Christ before the Christmas season.

    Sermon Outline “Follow Me” I. Hi, my name is Simon, Jesus called me Cephas, you can call me Peter. II. I had heard about the Messiah the Christ. I knew the law and what the prophets had taught. But you know it was not first and foremost on my mind. I had a fishing business to run. Fish to catch ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Eternal Security?

    Contributed by Charles Schell on Dec 5, 2002
    based on 125 ratings
     | 6,112 views

    A biblical sermon, study in a well taught false doctrine

    ETERNAL SECURITY ? ONCE SAVED ALWASYS SAVED? FROM THE DESK OF PASTOR: CHARLES SCHELL THE HOUSE OF THE LORD Corespondence Address 79 Maple Ridge Dr. Cartersville, Ga. 30121 Church located at: 729 Old Tenn. Hwy. White, Ga. 30184 ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Gifts Of Jesus-Peace Series

    Contributed by Jerry La Pere on Dec 7, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,889 views

    This sermon can be used as a stand alone on John 14:27 or be used during the second Sunday in Advent.

    The Gifts of Jesus—Peace First Preached at the Broad Run Baptist Church 12/8/2002 Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7 (KJV) Nevertheless the dimness shall not be such as was in her vexation, when at the first he lightly afflicted the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, and afterward did more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hooker Mom

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 16,697 views

    A look at the Prostitutes who came to Solomon to decide the fate of their child

    She was just a hooker, a lady of the night. And normally we wouldn’t even consider her to be in the running for “Mother of the Year” but then again, it’s not wife of the year we are looking at, it’s mother of the year and the two aren’t always the same. Maybe you know the story, maybe you don’t. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    It Is Easy Being Green Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 3,513 views

    This is the fourth installment in a series I did on I Corinthians 13 entitled "Love of Another Kind", and deals with JEALOUSY and ENVY.

    “It is Easy Being Green!” I Corinthians 13:4 December 8, 2002 Love of Another Kind – I Corinthians 13 Talk about romantic; it’s hard to envision a scene much more so. My wife and I met…in a pizza parlor…at the birthday party of a mutual friend…who loved the Muppets. There, staring up at me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Reflect The Purposes Of Christmas #2 - Proclaim Freedom For The Prisoners Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,273 views

    Second in series looking beyond the glitter of the holiday to the purposes of the Messiah.

    Reflect the Purposes of Christmas #2 – Proclaim Freedom for the Prisoners and Release for the Oppressed. December 8, 2002 Introduction Today we continue our Christmas series on reflecting the purposes of Christmas, as seen in Luke 4:18-19, which is printed at the top of your bulletin. I’d like ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Reflect The Purposes Of Christmas #3 - "(To Proclaim) Recovery Of Sight" Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,832 views

    Third in series reflecting on the "mission statement" of the Messiah.

    Reflect the Purposes of Christmas #3 – “(To proclaim) Recovery of Sight for the Blind.” John 9 December 15, 2002 Introduction John Newton’s famous hymn has a famous line that most of us are familiar with. “I was blind, but now I see.” He was not talking about physical sight, but about ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Who's Job Is It Anyway Series

    Contributed by Paul Durbin on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,271 views

    We cooperate with God in the process of our personal sanctification

    Whose Job is it Anyway? I. Psychologists say one of the primary causes of conflict in households involves dispute over what’s generally called division of labor. A. diapers. You’ve been there . . . 1. We’ve been dealing with now for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal