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  • E. Venn avatar

    Martha Stewart's Trading Tips Series

    Contributed by E. Venn on Feb 1, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,211 views

    Having God as Owner, it’s a good thing! Analogy: Even with all the pressures facing Martha Stewart, her chow chow dogs do not worry! We can trust God as our "owner"! Tip #1: I am Entrusted, but not Owner Tip #2: Exchange Your Concerns for His Care

    What do you think is on Martha Stewart’s Worry List? Can we learn life lessons of how to deal with worry from America’s Decorating Diva, Martha Stewart? Big Idea: Having God as Owner, it’s a good thing! Today we will explore God as Owner and how that impacts our lives and how we handle ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Bread Of Life, Cup Of Redemption

    Contributed by Samuel Wilder on Mar 11, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,348 views

    Communion is more of an Easter moment than we realize. This time of year we can hear the last supper story fresh and realize its significance.

    Communion is more of an Easter moment than we usually stop to realize. In Matthew 26, Matthew brings Jesus into the last portion of his life before the cross. He shows us how Jesus was clearly preparing his disciples for his death and, as well, his resurrection. Jesus has spoken about his death ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Make The Most Of Your Freedom In Christ

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 17, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,363 views

    Like a raging fire, freedom without limits is dangerous. But when controlled, it is a blessing to all

    How to Make the Most of Your Freedom in Christ (Gal 5:1-15) Illustration:Do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. --Galatians 5:13 Freedom is dangerous in the hands of those who don’t know how to use it. That’s why barbed wire, steel bars, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Godly Surface Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 21, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,509 views

    The underlying problems of God’s people are related to attitude, not behavior. The two are definitely correlated; our behavior reveals our attitudes.

    The Godly Surface (Malachi 3: 7-15) 1. When we do not pay attention, we create problems. 2. A police officer in a small town stopped a motorist who was speeding down Main Street. "Officer," the man began, "I can explain." "No explanation needed!" snapped the Officer. "I’m going to let you cool ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Drafting Behind Jesus Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 5, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,018 views

    Sixth sermon in a series dealing with how we can make a difference for Christ in the world. this message looks at the concepts of loving God with my energy, passion, and desire, and loving others more than things or activities.

    DRAFTING BEHIND JESUS Matthew 22:36-40 John 1 INTRODUCTION: Drafting is a term used in a variety of sport requiring some sort of motion. In layman’s terms it is the positioning of oneself, behind another moving individual or object for the purpose of rest and avoiding the resistance and friction ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Decisions, Decisions, Decisions Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on May 15, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,158 views

    This is the second in a 3 part series that ivestigates what faith looks like when it has integrity. This sermon explores the ideas of making Godly decisions in life.

    Faith Integrity Pt 2 - Decisions, Decisions, Decisions Daniel 6:1-10 Today I want to continue to share with you about this idea of faith integrity. Last week we began with Jesus call to His disciples to be salt and light. The integration of belief and behavior is the key to living our faith with ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Confession Doesn't Mean Much

    Contributed by Philip Trent on Dec 1, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,779 views

    A look at how a confession doesn’t always mean that we are now right with the Lord...it muct be followed by change!!!

    “Confession Doesn’t Mean Much” Various Passages Now I hope that some of you today came in and saw the sermon title and thought... “What, is this a typo? Is the pastor really preaching a sermon that says confession is no big deal? I thought that was a pretty big deal here.” You know...in one ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Let's Join Him

    Contributed by Matthew Sutman on Mar 17, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,850 views

    Based on "Experiencing God", this shows how to prepare to join God in His work.

    Let’s Join Him! We learned that God is always at work doing something. We also learned that He loves us completely and wants us to love Him just as much. Now, if we DO love Him and we see Him doing something, we should want to join Him. He really wants us to join Him and invites us to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Should You Change? 1 Corinthians 7:17 - 40 Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,305 views

    When we experience new life in Jesus Christ we might think a change in our external appearance, position, or circumstances will make us more useful to the Master. But you might just miss out on one of the greatest opportunities available to you.

    Last time we talked about how some in Corinth, especially women who were just experiencing new freedoms in the body of Christ, thought it best to divorce their pagan husbands, or remain celibate in marriage in order to be better Christians. In the context of an overly-sexualized society, and of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Immense Love Of God Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 6, 2011
     | 8,425 views

    OVER THE LAST TWO WEEKS, WE HAVE BEEN STUDYING HOSEA CHAPTERS 10 AND 11. WE HAVE EXAMINED WHAT THE WORD OF GOD HAS TO SAY REGARDING THE ISSUES OF HARDHEARTEDNESS AND SPIRITUAL MATURITY IN THESE TWO CHAPTERS. ONE OF THE GREAT THINGS ABOUT THE BIBLE IS TH

    THE IMMENSE LOVE OF GOD Hosea 11:1-9 "When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called my son. 2 But the more I called Israel, the further they went from me. They sacrificed to the Baals and they burned incense to images. 3 It was I who taught Ephraim to walk, taking them by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ Crucified The Hope Of Glory

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 7, 2013
     | 4,392 views

    Paul said people in his day were offended by the preaching of the cross. They are today too.

    Christ Crucified 1 CORINTHIANS 1:22-24 "The Jews ask for a sign. " That request might be the deep yearning of the soul to know and touch God. Or it might be the thirst for entertainment and curiosity. Jesus had many to come to him for signs .. but he knew when to give them. In Luke 23, "Now, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Outsiders Made Insiders Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 18, 2014
     | 5,304 views

    In God's Kingdom there are no outcasts, no outsiders...and gentiles don't have to convert to Judaism to be added to the church. Paul reveals the extent of Christ's embrace.

    Introduction: What do the following have in common?...Fraternity & Sorority members, Partners in a law firm, Navy Seals, Congressmen, tenured Professors, licensed electricians, and certified healthcare professionals? They are insiders. Have you ever wanted to be an insider? One thing Jesus made ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Outstretched Arms

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 30, 2009
     | 3,148 views

    Christ’s suffering & cost to secure for us the free gift of salvation.

    James A. Harnish (Tampa, Florida), in his 1993 Easter sermon, tells the story of a little boy who was not exactly happy about going to church on Easter Sunday morning. His new shoes were too tight, his tie pinched his neck and the weather was just too beautiful to be cooped up inside ... As he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Perfect Mediator: Jesus As The Great High Priest (Week 2) Series

    Contributed by John Romeo Verastigue Etis on Aug 11, 2015
     | 5,521 views

    The significance of God’s sovereign plan of salvation as revealed in the Old Testament, which is fulfilled by Jesus Christ in the New Testament. In this lesson, we will learn who Jesus is, as a Perfect Mediator who became the Great High Priest.

    Read: HEBREWS 4:14-16 (English Standard Version) Today, we are now on our 2nd week of our series Past Perfect. Last week, we tackled about Jesus as the Perfect Redeemer. He was the promised Passover Lamb in the Old Testament. And the today, we’ll be talking about Jesus as the High Priest, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Failing Forward Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Glenn Narvaez on Aug 5, 2016
     | 6,269 views

    Turning failures into a stepping stones for success

    FAILING FORWARD* (FROM THE PIT TO PRISON TO PALACE) Genesis 37, 39, 40-14 Goals: To know: • What is means to Fail forward? • Why do we have to fail forward? • Why is failure important factor in our success? To do: • Do not fear failure but Take ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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