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  • Todd Hudnall avatar

    Why The Ten Commandments Matter Series

    Contributed by Todd Hudnall on Sep 15, 2008
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     | 14,440 views

    An introduction to a series on the Ten Commandments. It explains why the Ten Commandments matter by examining the purpose for the commandments in our lives today.

    Introduction When Almighty God wanted to reveal to His people the way to live life at its fullest, He gave them what theologians call the ten words. Most people know them as the Ten Commandments. They’re God’s Top Ten directives that summarize the moral values God’s people are to live by. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Discipline Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
     | 7,357 views

    Discipline is a discipline in faithfulness. The issue of our money and possessions is really an issue of ownership. It’s an issue of whom I work for. Who am I responsible to?

    Discipline Matthew 25:14-30 This past two weeks we’ve been talking about financial freedom. The first step to financial freedom is devotion to God. That happens when we’re free from possession obsession, from deficit thinking (I don’t have enough money to give back to God) and from fear which ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Why Methodist

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
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     | 6,524 views

    This message talks about three strands of DNA which make us United Methodist.

    Why Methodist? 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Today we’re going to talk about three strands of DNA which make us United Methodist. In 18 years of being a Methodist pastor, I realized this week that I haven’t preached on this topic, which amazes me. So I’m excited about this message this morning. There’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jesus On Judging Others Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Sep 28, 2008
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     | 4,237 views

    Part 11 of a 13 week series Hearing Jesus Again. This message looks at how judgement and condemnation of others takes us outside of God’s Kingdom.

    Jesus On Judging Others and God-Pushing Part 11 in series Hearing Jesus Again Wildwind Community Church David Flowers July 26, 2008 When was the last time you felt blamed or condemned or looked down on by somebody? Your boss. A friend. A co-worker. An employee at a store where you were ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Jesus On God-Pushing Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Sep 28, 2008
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    Part 12 of a 13 week series Hearing Jesus Again. This message looks at how Jesus tells us the God-shaped heart will reject all attempts to control and manipulate and force our will on other people.

    Jesus On God-Pushing Part 12 in series Hearing Jesus Again Wildwind Community Church David Flowers August 2, 2008 What I’m going to share with you tonight is huge. It’s beyond huge. It’s massive. It’s so big that if this teaching of Christ’s had been clearly taught and applied during the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Backslider On A Bumpy Boat

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 29, 2008
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    Those who backslide and rebel against God are in for a rough ride, as depicted by the story of Jonah, God’s stubborn prophet. But repentance will set everything right, and put us on course once again.

    Backslider On A Bumpy Boat Text: Jonah 2: 1-2 Intro: The Book of Jonah is considered to be one of the Minor Prophets. It is a relatively short book, containing only four chapters, 48 verses, and 1,321 words. Yet it holds great truths that can readily be applied to Christians of any age. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Need A Butt Kicker

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
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    5 Relationships You Can’t Live Without! Each of these relationships are crucial for you to live a healthy and successful life!

    “5” Part 2 – You Need A Butt Kicker Carl Brashear, was born in 1931 to sharecroppers. He decided to join the Navy in an attempt to better himself. He was the first African American to attend and graduate from U.S. Navy Diving & Salvage School. Master Chief Brashear was the first African-American ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Perezites Are In Your Neighborhood

    Contributed by James May on Oct 5, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 19,080 views

    The spirits that drove the Canaanites, Hittites, Hivites, Perezzites and Jebusites to fight against Israel are still alive and well in the world and in the church today.

    Perezites Are in Your Neighborhood By Pastor Jim May “You are what you eat”, is a phrase that most of us have heard all of our lives. That’s a little unsettling when you think about the fact that we eat so much fast food and junk food. Medical science has spent many years researching the food ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    On Dealing With Bitter Waters

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Oct 6, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 16,116 views

    How do you deal with the bitter waters of life?How do you deal with distress, disappointments, and frustrations. How did Moses deal with bitter waters in the wilderness?

    On Dealing with Bitter Waters Is there anything more refreshing than a cold drink of water? On a hot summer day with the sweat pouring down your brow and your dry throat crying for relief from the thirst, is there anything more refreshing than a cold glass of water? A coke is good. An energy ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God's Man On The Run

    Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Oct 12, 2008
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     | 9,185 views

    Mountain top experiences many times will not last forever. It might last for a long time, but after awhile you will have to get down from the mountain. Saints of God when you find yourself rejoicing in God; when you find yourself having a great mountain t

    First Church of God in Harvey Sunday Morning, September 21st, 2008 ) Welcome (choir to sing welcome song.......greet others......) This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. This is the day.......elaborate.. Since we last met, has God been good to you? Since ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    God's Purpose For Your Life Series

    Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Oct 30, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 61,775 views

    If you were to write down what you thought your purpose in life was, what would you say?

    What’s your purpose in life? What I mean is that if you were to write down what you thought your purpose in life was, what would you say? Richard Leider said “The purpose of life is to live a life of purpose”. Washington Irving said “Great minds have purposes, little minds have wishes”. George ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Five Undeniable Affirmations Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 30, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,147 views

    In this sermon we see that there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus because of five undeniable affirmations.

    Scripture The first verse of the greatest chapter in the Bible—Romans 8:1—says, “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Everything else that follows in the rest of Romans 8 tells us why there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. There are a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Christian's Perspective Of Trials

    Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Nov 11, 2008
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     | 11,674 views

    How Christians should view trials of life.

    I’m wondering this morning if there is anybody who knows anything about trials. Is there anyone who’s going through a trial right now? Maybe you’ve just come out of a trial and I’m not psychic, but I have a feeling that somebody is about to go through a trial. • The words of the great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Belief That Is Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 25, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,696 views

    How can these things be? That was the question Nicodemus asked Jesus in our passage today. Do you ever find yourself asking that question?

    A few weeks ago, when we looked at 2:23-25, I titled the sermon, “Belief That Isn’t.” This morning, I’m using the title, “Belief That Is.” Before John introduced us to the person of Nicodemus in chapter 3, he took just a few verses to describe the vast majority of people who were around Jesus at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Un:fulfilled/Fulfilled Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Dec 18, 2008
     | 6,075 views

    Part 4 of Christmas UN:Wrapped When I lay down my life and take up my cross…then, my life is fulfilled!

    ME Good News/Bad News… Begin with Good News/Bad News joke about the two old men who loved baseball… “you’re pitching on Tuesday.” Often Good news comes with the bad… Especially if you’re a pastor… Good News/Bad News pastor jokes Good News: You baptized seven people today in the river. Bad ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan