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  • K Backstrom avatar

    Committing Your Finances Series

    Contributed by K Backstrom on Aug 11, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 7,001 views

    As Christ Followers we all need to learn to commit our resources to Christ.

    Hey, did you all get your SKITTLES? Don’t you just love candy? Where else can you go to church and get a free bag of candy Skittles? Not to mention all of the coffee and cookies you can eat…ha We are in the middle of a three-week series titled, “Built to Last.” This is a three-week series to help ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why The Waste

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 12, 2005
    based on 91 ratings
     | 18,899 views

    In this powerful scene in John’s gospel we each will be forced to answer the question,’what is Jesus ’really worth to me.’

    "WHY THE WASTE?" TEXT: JOHN 12:1-8 INTRODUCTION Last week as we closed out our study of the book of Judges, with a study of the life of Samson and the message was entitled, "What a Waste". Today’s sermon is entitled "WHY THE WASTE." During the month of June we will be studying the Gospel of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Even Dogs Eat The Crumbs

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 12, 2005
    based on 51 ratings
     | 56,556 views

    A sermon on the great faith of the Canaanite woman.

    August 14, 2005 Matthew 15:21-28 Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is suffering terribly from demon-possession.” Jesus did not answer a word. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Are You Paying Attention? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 14, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,671 views

    There are a lot of things that distract us in this life - but if we are not careful we may drift past the most important thing ever.

    The Israelites had a problem almost throughout their history - they were easily distracted. It was hard for them to keep on the central and important things. In the wilderness they focused on what they were eating or not eating, rather than focusing on obeying and getting to know this God who had ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Sound Advice For Life

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 14, 2005
    based on 207 ratings
     | 10,476 views

    We all need advice for life, but the best advice comes from the Word of God.

    INTRO.- ILL.- Someone said, “Good advice is what your own kids disregard but save to give to their kids.” Isn’t this the truth? “Now listen, you kids, my daddy always said…” I may not have done what daddy always said, but now I know he was right and I’m going to tell my kids. ILL.- Someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Believe In Jesus Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 15, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,522 views

    A look at what you need to acknowledge about Jesus to be a Christian

    If you were to ask most people in Canada, Nova Scotia or Bedford today what religion they are the ultimate answer that you would receive would be “Christian”. That particular answer would in no way reflect a relationship they had or didn’t have with God, nor would it reflect any solid concept of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Mighty Is As Mighty Does

    Contributed by William Noel on Aug 15, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,655 views

    Discussion of 3 character traits essential to being Mighty for the Lord

    “Mighty Is As Mighty Does” II Sam. 23:8-12 Intro. What does it take to be ‘mighty’ for the Lord? I believe it takes someone who knows they are never outnumbered. In verse 8 of II Sam. 23, we’re introduced to a man by the name of Adino. He and his people are mentioned one time in Scripture, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lynn Malone avatar

    Lessons Learned From A Failure Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Aug 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,342 views

    Moses’ great failure actually led to a greater salvation.

    Lessons Learned from a Failure Exodus 2: 11-25 Ever considered starting life as a failure? Of course not, who would? But did you realize that many successful people began as failures. The great Polish pianist, Paderewski, was told by his music teacher that his hands were much too small to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Parents' Part In The Christmas Story

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 27, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,866 views

    This sermon takes a secondary view of the responsibility of Mary and Joseph in their parenting of Jesus - and how that would affect Mary’s soul.

    January 1, 2006 Luke 2:27 The parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required. Luke 2:33-35 The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him. Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: “This child is destined to cause the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What If There Was No Christmas?

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,190 views

    Have you ever wondered what we would be missing if there was no Christmas? When you reflect on this thought you quickly discover just about every good thing you can think of in your life!

    What if there was no Christmas? Thesis: Have you ever wondered what we would be missing if there was no Christmas? When you reflect on this thought you quickly discover just about every good thing you can think of in your life! Scripture Text: Luke 2:1- 40 1In those days Caesar Augustus issued a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dwayne Brown, PhD avatar

    A Miracle At Midnight

    Contributed by Dwayne Brown, Phd on Dec 31, 2005
    based on 146 ratings
     | 83,640 views

    Many of us have been seduced into believing that as long as our lives are being lived out within the will of God, everything is going to be alright.

    I am convinced that the safest place in the world is in the center of God’s will. You will never find a place more secure than being in the center of God’s will for your life. At the same time, I am also convinced that the center of God’s will; though it is the safest place, it is not always the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Thiessen avatar

    The Weapons Of Our Warfare Series

    Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Jan 4, 2006
     | 4,939 views

    God is in a cosmic war with evil that he invites us to engage in. In Lewis’s TLTWTW we see parallels to biblical, spiritual weapons of our warfare in the gifts given to the children in Narnia: Sword, Cordial, Horn

    BE121105 WAR WITH GOD 2. The Sword, Cordial and Horn (TITLE SLIDE) INTRO Samaritan’s Purse put out a story about brutal persecution going on in Southeast Asia and the Sudan. This year in the Sudan, a pastor was singled out by Muslim revolutionaries and drug behind a tank by his bound hands then ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James May avatar

    The Greatest Wedding Of All

    Contributed by James May on Jan 8, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,912 views

    Donald Trump’s wedding was called the "Wedding of the Century", but the Marriage Supper of the Lamb will be greatest of all. Do you have your wedding garment? Have you sent your RSVP?

    THE GREATEST WEDDING OF ALL By Pastor Jim May Last year the world was dazzled by what has been called the “Wedding of the Century”. That’s quite a statement since the century has just begun. I wonder what other weddings may occur sometime in the next 95 years that may be more extravagant than ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Peace Beyond Compare Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Jan 8, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 8,562 views

    Looking at the Peace Jesus gives at Christmas

    Christmas Beyond Compare - Peace beyond Compare - Is 9:6-7 Gladstone Baptist Church - 5/12/04 pm Tonight we are starting a Series of 3 messages leading up to Christmas. Christmas is one of the most amazing times of the year. Why is it so amazing - It is amazing because at Christmas, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Baker avatar

    How To Live Free From Anxiety Series

    Contributed by John Baker on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,885 views

    Series on Christian Stewardship

    Sermon Title: How to live free from Anxiety Place: Oakdale Wesleyan Church Date: February 27, 2005 Series: How to Live the Uncomplicated Life Introduction In recent years our society has been plagued by a new epidemic. The cure for this epidemic has become a billion dollar industry as one ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness