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Where Your Treasure Is Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 7, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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Your heart moves toward what you cherish, and God wants you to move toward Him.

Sometimes we’ll hear talks on stewardship that basically try to guilt us into giving. That’s not our intent today. I want to follow the example of Jesus and remind us how to increase our joy in giving because we know that we are getting more and more for our future. Do not store up for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Interacting With Sinners Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 21, 2005

based on 6 ratings

| 5,461 views

Sermon contrasts Jesus’ interaction with the woman caught in adultry with the Pharisees interaction with her. How should the church deal with sinners?

Interacting with Sinners John 8:1-11 11-9-03 Intro This morning we are going to minister from the first 11 verses of John 8. How many of you have a New International Version? If you do, you will find a comment inserted by the translators concerning this passage that says, “The earlier ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Charismatic

The Hidden Kingdom

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 3, 2005

based on 19 ratings

| 5,874 views

God’s work and power are not always obvious, however, his is working and in more powerful ways that we understand.

I am one of those people who would like for God to show his power and do something spectacular. I would like to see some fire fall from heaven or hear God shout from his throne. It would prove to some people that he is there and that he is powerful. I wish I could lay my hands on people and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Methodist

Washing Off The Grime Of Guilt Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 8, 2005

based on 88 ratings

| 25,445 views

3nd in 5 part series on overcoming the obstacles and difficulties of life using 5 different Psalms. We used a "journey" or "road" metaphor, i.e.,bumps of success, fear, guilt, the religious rut and grief, etc.

WASHING OFF THE GRIME OF GUILT Navigating the Bumps of Life - Week 3 PSALM 32 INTRODUCTION: The story is told that Noel Coward, the well known playwright, as a prank, once sent an identical anonymous letter to 10 notable men in London. The note said, "We know what you have done. If you don’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Crystal Clear Or Clear As Mud? Series

Contributed by Harley Jay Nickless on Oct 8, 2005

based on 18 ratings

| 8,702 views

Basic Message on How to Read the Bible and apply it to your life.

Clear As Mud or Crystal Clear? Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. Psalm 119:105 (NIV) ______________________________________________________ Alternative Introduction for WPRZ Hi Everyone and welcome to the weekly community message on WPRZ. My name is Jay Nickless, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

But I Do Love You

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 13, 2005

based on 5 ratings

| 3,749 views

This sermon deals with examining our hearts to see if we truly do love God.

But I Do Love You GNLCC 9/18/2005 Deut. 8:6-20 John 21:15-19 When James saw Carlita, he knew that this was the woman he had been waiting for all his life. He knew that she would be able to do for him, things that nobody else could. It was a whirlwind of a romance, and one day he ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pursuing Wisdom Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Feb 9, 2003

based on 211 ratings

| 67,586 views

Pursuing Wisdom encourages people to seek God’s wisdom for life.

WISE LIVING SERIES 1. PURSUING WISE LIVING Proverbs 1:1-7 All of us carry with us the collective wisdom passed on to us by the people who’ve been most significant in our lives. We’ve picked this wisdom up from parents, friends, teachers, leaders, relatives, barbers, and just about everybody … ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Investing In Eternity

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 15, 2003

based on 37 ratings

| 16,853 views

Jesus taught us to invest our finances wisely for His honor and glory and for the good of those we love.

Matthew 6:19-21 Investing in Eternity Introduction For the past several weeks, we’ve been considering some things the Bible has to say concerning personal finances, that is, the money God has entrusted to you and me. We’ve considered giving, stewardship, debt, and today we are going to talk about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21, Colossians 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Blueprint For The Battle Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Feb 16, 2003

based on 81 ratings

| 22,008 views

This two part message from the series Lessons in Leadership examines how the Christian is to deal with the attacks from outside the Body of Christ.

LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP – PART SIX “BLUEPRINT FOR THE BATTLES” 1 OF 2 NEHEMIAH 4:1-6 ● ©Larry L. Thompson (2003) “When Sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the wall, he became angry and was greatly incensed. He ridiculed the Jews, [2] and in the presence of his associates and the army ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Restored Mind

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Mar 2, 2003

based on 56 ratings

| 13,289 views

It is interesting to have a Whole Side of You that is Not Tapped: that’s Your Spiritual Side. And we’ve live so long simply dealing with the Intellect and the Flesh, the Sensual and Intellectual Side, that a Whole Side of Us Goes Untapped; and that’s Our

In MARK’S GOSPEL, CHAPTER 5, is recorded the incident of JESUS AND THE DEMONIAC, or THE MAN WHO WAS POSSES- SED WITH THE LEGION; and a Legion in the Roman army was 6,000 men. Now Matthew and Luke see Two Men and Mark only deals with One. And the theologians tell me that Mark’s is the Middle ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Practicing Acts Of Kindness: Random Or Intentional? Series

Contributed by Joanna Loucky-Ramsey on Mar 3, 2003

based on 41 ratings

| 11,543 views

God’s kind love seen in David’s kindness to Saul’s family, in the parables of the Prodigal Son & the Good Samaritan, is expressed best in Christ’s death for undeserving sinners; we are called to show that same kindness to others.

Date: March 2, 2003 Text: I Cor 13:4; II Samuel 9:1-13; Luke 10:29-37; Luke 15:11-32 Title: Intentional Acts of Kindness Theme: Love Is Kind Speaker: Rev. Joanna R. Loucky-Ramsey Location: First Baptist Church of Potsdam The story is told that, at the end of World War I, Herbert ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4, 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Protection Of God Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Mar 4, 2003

based on 84 ratings

| 20,357 views

Part 2 of this study looks at the protection of God and our confidence in Him during times of uncertainty.

The Protection of God In our last study, we looked at the need for prayer and seeking God’s will so that we can be confident that all things and all problems are within His will for our nation, the church and our individual lives. If we do these things, we are assured that everything that comes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:28-31, 2 Chronicles 35:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose-Full Church: In Disciplemaking Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Nov 14, 2003

based on 37 ratings

| 6,726 views

6 of 18 messages on moving toward greater health as a church.

The Purpose-full Church: In Disciplemaking (NTC4T-6) I. Defining the Purposes of the Church B. Disciplemaking 1. A definition 2. The real commission 3. 5 Principles of disciplemaking a) Intentionality b) Attachment c) Extension d) Transference e) Perpetuity Introduction It’s been eight weeks ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-14, Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What To Do With Dirty Feet

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 24, 2003

based on 415 ratings

| 47,436 views

Humility and servanthood are the biblical pathway to genuine greatness. Jesus teaches this by example and precept as He washes the disciples feet.

What to Do with Dirty Feet 11-24-02 Intro: Text: John 13:1-17 13:1It was just before the Passover Feast. Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he now showed them the full extent of his love. 2The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:35, John 13:1-17

Denomination: Charismatic

A Harvest Of Generosity

Contributed by Derek Richard on Nov 26, 2003

based on 20 ratings

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A havest of generosity among God’s people will lead to a greater harvest on the "last day".

Introduction: Cajun humorist Justin Wilson tells the story about two boys who were neighbors. They were best of friends on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, but on Sunday they were enemies because one was a Catholic and the other was a Baptist. Their parents didn’t like ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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