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  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The Danger Of Taking Shortcuts

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 18,103 views

    We like solutions – we like other people to provide a quick way to solve our perceived problems – and we don’t care much what the solution involves, as long as our problem gets solved quickly and easily. Learn about the hidden dangers in taking shortcuts.

    Today as a bonus, not only do you get a Bible study – but we are also holding a free seminar at the same time – providing you with double the benefits of joining us. Our seminar will reveal the stunning secrets of guerilla marketing. What’s guerilla marketing you ask? Like guerilla warfare, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    "Let God Be First"

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 12, 2003
    based on 260 ratings
     | 101,865 views

    Seek ye first the kingdom of God.

    “Let God be First” Matt. 6:33 & Col. 3:24 Matthew 6:33 says “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” Let God be First. We as a people have not taken this statement to heart. We have pushed God so far back in the operating ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • James May avatar

    Types And Shadows Of Christianity #2 Series

    Contributed by James May on Jun 16, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,824 views

    Moses – a Shadow of the Coming Christ

    Types and Shadows of Christianity #2 Studies from the Book of Exodus Moses – a Shadow of the Coming Christ There are many parallels in the lives of Moses and that of Christ. While Moses was the chosen man for the deliverance of God’s chosen nation, Israel, Jesus was God’s Son, the Chosen One, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dennis Cocks avatar

    Football Team And The Church. Who's Team Are You On

    Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Jun 16, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 53,406 views

    This morning, I want to make a comparison using something that everyone can understand, especially today. The Church and a football team.

    FOOTBALL TEAM AND THE CHURCH WHO’S TEAM ARE YOU ON? TEXT: LUKE 11:14-23 TEXT VS.23 INTRODUCTION: God has a plan, He has a purpose for doing things and he gives us instructions on how to do them, they are found in His Word. God wants us to be together, on the same page, in one accord. Acts 2:1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Squires avatar

    This Time I'll Praise The Lord

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jun 17, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 19,444 views

    Just as it was with Leah, we find the same story today. There are mothers today trying to get their husbands to love them. Trying to win the approval of others. Trying to find their identity in their children. The problem is—our husbands and children were

    This message was delivered on Mother’s Day by Pastor Squires wife, Danice. Welcome 2 Groups 1. I want to welcome home our military families! If there is anyone here from the Abraham Lincoln, would you please stand? 2. I also want to welcome our new Moms! If this is your first Mother’s Day, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Powerful You

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 9, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,985 views

    A message about the power of the believer.

    23, May 2004 Good News Fellowship Dakota Community Church Powerful You Introduction: Do you think of yourself as a powerful person? Are you strong and secure in whom you are in Christ? Most of us are not. Most see themselves as weak and helpless. Many wonder why there seems to be so little power ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Becoming People Of Impact

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 10, 2005
    based on 23 ratings
     | 3,451 views

    What to do to make a difference. Leadership is influence - Here’s help on how to develope it.

    27, June 2004 Dakota Community Church Becoming People of Impact Introduction: There are many ways to make an impact. Some large ways: Matthew 4: 23-25 23Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Why Did Jesus Get Baptized?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 13, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 30,998 views

    A sermon on the significance of Jesus baptism for our redemption.

    Matthew 3:13-17 13 Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. 14 But John tried to deter him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?" 15 Jesus replied, "Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness." Then John ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    How To Deal With Past Hurts In Your Family Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 6, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,957 views

    The first step to having love and harmony in your family is to get "past your past." In other words you’ve got to be able to forgive and move on. Here are 5 steps to forgiveness. . . *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    Living With Your Family Without Losing Your Mind Let me take a little survey: How many of you have had conflict with members of your family? <HANDS> Families are wonderful. . . but they can really be a pain to live with. Words get said, people get hurt and before you know it, you feel like the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Mike Hullah avatar

    Enemies Of Faith - A Divided Mind

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 97 ratings
     | 20,053 views

    Faith is the Victory but there are enemies of faith that steal our victory. This sermon deals with one of them "A Divided Mind"

    ENEMIES OF FAITH – A DIVIDED MIND Faith is the victory that overcomes the world – but there are enemies of faith which we need to look at in order to combat them – the first we are going to look at is “A Divided Mind” James 1:5-8 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Terry Cavanaugh avatar

    Birth Of A King

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,879 views

    The message contrast King Herod and King Jesus

    The Birth of a King Matthew 2:1-12 This morning I want to ask you what is your favorite T.V. Christmas Special? Ginny has her favorite and I have mine. Ginny loves, “White Christmas,” and my all time favorite is, “Miracle on 34th Street.” But running a close second for me in, “How the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Part 4 - Worshipping God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Feb 18, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,842 views

    Part 4 - How does God want us to wrship Him and what does He expect from us as His people?

    FINDING PURPOSE Part 4 – Worshipping God SCRIPTURE READING † John 4:23, 24 “23Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. 24God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    What Is Your Story?

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 22, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 8,935 views

    Everyone has a story and everyone likes a good story. God’s story is all about His Son Jesus. God wants His story to be your story. Part of God’s plan is for you to tell His story.

    What is Your Story? Acts 8:26-40 Everyone has a story and everyone likes a good story. God’s story is all about His Son Jesus. God wants His story to be your story. Part of God’s plan is for you to tell His story. In the early church we find an interesting story that started on the Day of ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    You Gotta Die Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 28, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,682 views

    A look at what it means to die to our selves.

    I began this message showing the video of the Monty Python sketch, The Dead Parrot. Obviously wouldn’t work in many churches. Death isn’t always that funny, as a matter of fact even the passing of a Parrot is seldom amusing. It isn’t always an easy subject to talk about and if you’ll pardon the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Exchange Self-Destructive Tendencies With Spiritual Fruits

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 16, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,076 views

    Do you observe that you tend to get better or worse(bitter, angry and anxious) when difficulties come in to your life? Is your life more characterized by triumphs or turmoil and tension? Irritations have a way of bringing a sense of frustration that leads

    Exchange Self-Destructive Tendencies With Spiritually Fruitful Traits (Gal. 5:16-23) Too many people allow themselves to fall into self-destructive practices out of ignorance, neglect or spiritual indiscipline. Some people need to know when to admit mistakes. Take for example what not to put in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational