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  • Mike Hays avatar

    Who's Your Daddy?

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,912 views

    God has adopted us into His family. He is a Father who will never fail us.

    Who's Your Daddy? 1 John 3:4-10 The last rain soaked, numbed-out fan sloshed out of Max Yasgur's muddy pasture more than 30 years ago. That was the day the Woodstock Music and Art Festival came to a close. What was billed as "three days of peace and music" turned into something altogether ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Understanding The Present Time 

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 99 ratings
     | 13,999 views

    Christian people need to be fully aware of the present time.

    INTRO.- ILL.- I have a 3-year older brother named Larry. When he was a senior in high school I was a freshman. They called him "Big Shep" and me "Little Shep." (BUT YOU CAN CALL ME, BIG SHEP!) One day in gym class I got into a fight with a guy 2 years older than me. He was a junior. His name was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Letting God Be God In Waterless Places Series

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 1, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 16,825 views

    The most difficult and pervasive problem the human creature has is the problem of letting God Be God! This fifth message deals with how we can allow God to eb God in the Difficult Places of Life.

    The most difficult and pervasive problem the human creature has is the problem of letting God Be God! Because of the fact that at times, All of us Project A Stubborn Opposition, even a Religious Resistance to Authentic Authority and Legitimate Leadership. For we Opt For Kadesh (the Sacrilegious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding Faith Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jan 4, 2003
    based on 139 ratings
     | 29,440 views

    What every Christian should know about faith. This sermon examines true biblical faith: what faith is; how we live by faith; how our faith grows.

    Understanding Faith Faith is a foundational principle in the scriptures. If we don’t have faith, we don’t have salvation. The Bible tells us that without faith, it is impossible to please God, therefore understanding faith is critical. If we don’t understand faith then we will not understand our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    How A Church Can Change For The Better

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jan 6, 2003
    based on 186 ratings
     | 41,635 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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    Canceling Our Debts Series

    Contributed by Dale Harlow on Jan 14, 2003
    based on 86 ratings
     | 13,136 views

    Finding the ability to leave the past behind.

    Canceling our Debts John 8:1-11 In Max Lucado’s book, He Still Moves Stones he writes of this incident we find in John 8:1-11, and he begins with this illustration I’ve used before. But it is so powerful, it is worth using again. Rebecca Thompson fell twice from Fremont Canyon Bridge. She died ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Heart Of The Matter Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 16, 2003
    based on 308 ratings
     | 57,093 views

    The heart of our problems are deeper than superficial behaviors. Before we can change, we need our hearts to be changed.

    Why do people treat each other so badly? Why do spouses break their wedding vows? Why do people act out in violence and hatred toward others? Why do racism and hate crimes still exist in our world? Why are people filled with greed? Why do we act with treachery and deception toward each other? The ...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
     | 10,097 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
     | 11,006 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
     | 4,413 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
     | 7,449 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
     | 12,437 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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    His Lordship Is Enough Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,833 views

    Today as we look at verses 13-29, we will see the great apostle Paul reminding us of who Christ is -- HE IS SAVIOR, CREATOR, GOD. And He is the CHURCH (Jesus Is Enough - part 2)

    "His Lordship Is ENOUGH! HE"S Got It Covered..." JESUS IS Enough - Part Two Colossians 1:13-29 Question; How do you like going out to eat? I sure do? Not too long ago, I had the opportunity to eat at Checkers - not the hamburger stand; but the seafood restaurant...near Perimeter Mall.... ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Attributes Of God - Glory To One Who Knows Everything

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 21, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,044 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
     | 4,928 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