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  • Rick Duncan avatar

    How A Church Can Change For The Better

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jan 6, 2003
    based on 186 ratings
     | 41,695 views

    In this message, we explore five paradigm shifts that a church can make to have a better future. This is a kind of "halftime" talk from a pastor/coach to the congregation/team.

    To compete for a championship, during a game a great team has to make some adjustments. I sometimes think of the New Year as a kind of halftime. My personal internal calendar starts in August when the kids go back to school. The first semester is over. Now, it’s the halftime before the second ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is God's Provision Enough For You

    Contributed by Cedric Portis on Oct 20, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 23,285 views

    Will you continue to complain and cry about the things you don’t have in your life or will God’s provision in your life be enough.

    Is God’s Provision Enough for You? Minister Cedric A. Portis 10/20/02 Numbers 11:1 And when the people complained, it displeased the LORD: and the LORD heard it; and his anger was kindled; and the fire of the LORD burnt among them, and consumed them that were in the uttermost parts of the camp. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Loving The World Series

    Contributed by Andrew Hamilton on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 33 ratings
     | 4,200 views

    A challenge to love the world with the same passion as Jesus

    Beyond Cheap Talk and Sentiment Cayley St Living in Glendalough Only owner occupiers in a rental area – parking car in neighbour’s carport to make it look like the house was occupied New neighbour – watched him walk to his bus stop and then watched him walk home again – always meant to say g’day ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Finding Lasting Job Satisfaction

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 26, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 10,131 views

    Labor Day sermon.

    Find Lasting Job Satisfaction John 10:10, Ecclesiastes 5:18-20 September 1, 2002 Introduction Tomorrow is Labor Day, a day when we traditionally cease from our labors to enjoy a day off. That is, unless you work in such places as hospitals, restaurants, airlines, Wal-Mart, or any place that ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Writing On The Wall Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Nov 1, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 14,146 views

    This sermon emphasizes the importance of remembering and being accounable for the things that God tells us.

    The Writing on the Wall Daniel 5 November 3, 2002 Intro: A. [It’s Over Your Head, Citation: C.D. Monismith, Salem, Ore. Christian Reader, "Lite Fare."] One quarter while teaching an adult Sunday school class, I decided, It’s time to be up-to-date and innovative. I need to try something new for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Surviving The Lions' Den Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Nov 8, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 13,055 views

    This sermon encourages us to follow the example of Daniel when we are thrown into the lions’ dens of our life.

    Surviving the Lions’ Den Daniel 6 November 10, 2002 Intro: A. [Unshakeable Faith, Citation: Abraham Heschel, Jewish author. Men of Integrity, Vol. 1, no. 2.] Faith like Job’s cannot be shaken because it is the result of having been shaken. B. Today we come to the sixth chapter of Daniel and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Attributes Of God - Glory To One Who Knows Everything

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 21, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,095 views

    Praises for the attributes of God as one who is the ultimate glory to one who knows everything

    204. Glory – I praise you for being my glorious one in whom is my renown. “For you are their glory and strength, and by your favor you exalt our horn. (Psa. 89:17) 205. Glory Of the Lord – Lord, I praise you for the fact that you deserve all the glory instead of any person or organization. Thank ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Attributes Of God - Most High God To My Portion

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 21, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,982 views

    Praises for the attributes of God as the Most High God to my Portion

    385. Most High God- I praise you Lord that you are the God who is over all. David wrote, “They remembered that God was their Rock, that God Most High was their Redeemer.” (Psa. 78:35) 386. Mother – I praise you for having the qualities of a loving, nurturing Mother. “Can a mother forget the baby ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "What Will You Do In The Face Of Fear?"

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Jan 26, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,205 views

    Habakkuk decides that even though the judgment of God is coming upon his nation he will not turn away from placing his absolute trust in Almighty God.

    “What Will You Do In The Face Of Fear?” Habakkuk 3:1-19 Corrie Ten Boom was born in 1892 into a loving, Christian family in the Netherlands. Corrie was living with her older sister and her father in Haarlem when Holland surrendered to the Nazis. She was 48, unmarried, and worked as a watchmaker in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Burden Of Guilt

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 11,090 views

    To one extent or another, we all carry a burden of guilt. That is not God’s desire. He wants us to get rid of it and has given us the means to do so.

    January 26, 2003 Zechariah 3:1-10 ¡§The burden of guilt¡¨ INTRODUCTION In January of 1985 Roger Boisjoly, an engineer for Morton Thiokol, observed that under unusually cold conditions, an o-ring seal on the Space Shuttle¡¦s solid rocket booster would fail. Further tests were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    How To Be Rescued From Ruin Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Feb 2, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,483 views

    In this message, we’ll see how we can all be guilty of breaking God’s first commandment and how breaking the commandment actually brings ruin to our lives. We’ll also learn how to live out this command and be rescued from ruin.

    Have you ever wondered, “Why do I find myself in mess after mess after mess?” Several weeks ago, I shared with you that God uses troubles… to protect us. Maybe you’re headed in a wrong direction or find yourself in a place you shouldn’t be in. God will arrange some trouble to come to remove us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stewardship-It's All About Ownership

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 3, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,541 views

    Being a good steward means that we transfer ownership of our lives to God and then properly manage what He has entrusted to our care.

    1 Corinthians 3:23-4:4 Stewardship – It’s All About Ownership Introduction The book of Genesis tells us that in the garden before the fall, God gave Adam the responsibility of tending the earth. He was to fill it, subdue it and have dominion over it. Adam was going to be responsible to care for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worry Wart

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 11, 2003
    based on 104 ratings
     | 12,544 views

    Too many Christians have been trapped in the mind-set of worry and the anxiety of this world is choking out any joy in their life.

    Worry Wart Thesis: Too many Christians have been trapped in the mind-set of worry and the anxiety of this world is choking out any joy in their life. Illustration: A young boy was driving a hayrack down the road when the wagon fell over in front of a farmer’s house. The farmer came out, saw the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why We Should Have Thanksgiving

    Contributed by John White on Nov 20, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 9,466 views

    Scriptural reasons why we should have Thanksgiving

    Why We Should Have Thanksgiving Psalm 95:1-7 "O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. For the LORD [is] a great God, and a great King above all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Appointing Godly Leaders Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 2, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 20,194 views

    The Bible is very clear about the test for Elders and Deacons and this morning we’re going to check our answers with Scripture.

    Mrs. Baker, a fifth grade teacher, observed a student in her class flipping a coin as he answered each true/false question on a test. This answer selection method continued all the way through the exam. Mrs. Baker then watched as he went through each question again, pausing to flip the coin each ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist