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  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    24/7: Get Your Foot Off The Gas Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Nov 29, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,502 views

    God never intended that we live the pace of life we are trying to keep.

    Life in the Fast Lane 24/7: Get Your Foot Off The Gas! Matthew 11:28-30 Woodlawn Baptist Church November 29, 2004 Introduction(see footnote) Did you hear the story about Tattoo the basset hound? One evening Tattoo went for an evening run. It was a run he didn’t intend to go on, but when his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Father Of All Fatherhood

    Contributed by William Mouser on Jul 14, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,942 views

    God is not called Father because he reminds us of dear old Dad. Exactly the opposite is true. The Father of our Lord Jesus Christ is the one from whom all fatherhood in heaven and earth takes its name.

    On the way here, as we were traveling across America last week, I saw the film _The War of the Worlds._ If you haven’t yet seen it, I heartily recommend the monsters, and the film contains great scenes carnage and destruction. It also has very satisfying scenes of the evil aliens getting their ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Prepared To Worship

    Contributed by David Thompson on Jul 30, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,470 views

    A sermon to get you ready to worship and meet God adapted from, Preparing to Worship God, by Timothy Jones.

    Prepared to Worship. Exodus 19:1-19 Welcome and good morning. As always it’s a honor and a privilege to stand before you, to speak a portion of God’s word. My hopes and prayers are that you can apply these words to your life, and use them in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Trials

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 1, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 18,702 views

    God wants you to experience joy even in the midst of your trials.

    James 1:1-4 Trials Woodlawn Baptist Church July 31, 2005 Introduction In James 1:1-4, James wrote, “James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; knowing this, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Promise Keepers

    Contributed by James May on Aug 7, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,235 views

    Let’s not be rash in making promises, or make them for the wrong reason. But, when we make promises, we must fulfill our vows.

    PROMISE KEEPERS By Pastor Jim May It is ever good to break a promise? We all know that people have the “right” to "change their minds" from time to time. It is understandable that circumstances can arise after a promise is made that can make following through on commitments impossible. But, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Warning! Believer Beware Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 9, 2005
    based on 58 ratings
     | 15,301 views

    Luke records for us in the passage we will study today 7 warning signs that Believers need to beware of

    "WARNINGS, BELIEVER BEWARE!!" TEXT: LUKE 12 INTRODUCTION Several weeks back when we studied Luke chapter 9 and we answered the question, WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM -- And as that great chapter closes Jesus set His face towards Jerusalem.. towards the cross and His death. And we said that from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Divinely Appointed Partnership

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 24, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,185 views

    God calls us to a partnership in causing all things to work together for the good He has purposed us for.

    “And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” If this is not the most frequently misquoted verse of scripture it must be close to the top of the list. You’ll hear people say on occasion that money is ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    The Believers Highest Honor

    Contributed by David Thompson on Aug 24, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,473 views

    This sermon illustrates the importance of servanthood (Taken from Dr.Charles Stanly’s radio broadcast)

    THE BELIEVERS HIGHEST HONOR Imagine for a moment that a highly respected corporate executive has called you and ask you to be his personal assistant. He has decided you would be the best choice to handle his business, you would probably feel honored by such a privileged offer. Wouldn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Formed For God's Family Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Aug 26, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,350 views

    God is building a family for Himself that is going to last for all eternity.

    In the film Cast Away, Tom Hanks plays a workaholic, Chuck Noland, a FedEx systems engineer whose personal and professional life are ruled by the clock. He gets stranded alone on a desert island after his plane crashes. Now, he’s away from his loved ones and he’s had to learn to survive with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    End Generation

    Contributed by Nathan Foy on Aug 31, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,101 views

    The Bible describes the generation of the last days to be wicked, are we that generation?

    End Generation This Wicked Generation, Proof We Are In The Last Days One of the most obvious prophecies that are being fulfilled today is the description of the last days generation. Let’s take a look at 2 Timothy 3:1-9 which says, "But know this, that in the last days perilous times will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Heaven: The Place You Can Call Home Series

    Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 3, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 13,857 views

    The first sermon in a four part series on gaining an eternal perspective on life.

    Introduction: 1. I’ve been in the church since I was just a baby. I attended church for the first time when I was less than two weeks old. There have been very few weeks since then when I haven’t been in church. Many things that others have to learn about as adults, I grew up at least knowing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You See Him As He Is? Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 4, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,551 views

    God is worthy to be praised.

    DO YOU SEE HIM AS HE IS? Psalm 96:1-6 S: Worship C: God as He is Th: God – Most Worthy of Praise Pr: GOD IS WORTHY OF OUR PRAISE. ?: How? How do we do it? KW: Declarations TS: We will find in Psalm 96:1-6 three declarations that are worth following in order to praise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Hal Seed avatar

    Narnia: What If There Were No Christmas?

    Contributed by Hal Seed on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 248 ratings
     | 8,975 views

    Using "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" this sermon explores the necessity of Christmas for our salvation.

    [This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Your Treasure Is Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 7, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 41,729 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Steering For Success Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 10, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,167 views

    1st in 5 part series on overcoming the obstacles and difficulties of life using five different Psalms. We used a "journey" or "road" metaphor in terms of the bumps of success, fear, guilt, grief, etc.

    STEERING FOR SUCCESS Navigating the Bumps of Life - Week 1 PSALM 1 INTRODUCTION TO THE SERIES:(Special: “Without A Song.”) It was written in 1929 but it has been sung for over 6 decades by such performers as Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder, The Carpenters, The Supremes, Willie Nelson and now, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church