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  • James Sanders avatar

    Thank God For Families Series

    Contributed by James Sanders on May 15, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 20,834 views

    In a time when many threats arise to undermine and destroy the concept of the traditional family, the scripture chimes clearly to defend the fact that the family is an institution created by God.

    I. Introduction · I was amazed and amused a couple of weeks ago to learn that President Bush has started a new initiative as a part of his welfare reform: he wants to promote the good qualities of a thing called marriage. · Imagine that! The idea of marriage might even be good for people! As ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choose You This Day Series

    Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,461 views

    First in series. Choosing our identity.

    "In Christ" "Choose You This Day" Joshua 24:13-18 Intro: Who is in control of your life? Simple question. Easy answer. "We’re in control" nobody forced us to be here nobody told us when to wake up nobody told us what to wear nobody told us what to eat for breakfast We are in control of ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Joyful Stress

    Contributed by Troy Borst on May 15, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,929 views

    Dealing with stress in a godly way

    JOYFUL STRESS PHILIPPIANS 1:18-30 (Based on a Sermon from Nelson’s Annual Preacher’s Sourcebook, 2003) INTRODUCTION… USA Today Poll about Stress, Jan 24, 2002 How often do you experience stress in your daily life? 42% = Frequently 38% = Sometimes 18% = Rarely 2% = Never ILLUSTRATION… from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Los Que Perdieron Series

    Contributed by Nestor Menjivar on Nov 28, 2002
    based on 90 ratings
     | 2,980 views

    Un sermon que examina unas figuras Biblicas que perdieron la lucha. Examina sus vidas y que podemos aprender nosotros de ellos.

    Luchas con Dios – Los Que Perdieron la Lucha Lucas 9:25 {Lee Lucas 9:25} En cada lucha hay quien gana y quien pierde. Hemos estado estas ultimas semanas mirando a hombres que lucharon con Dios y ganaron. No ganaron porque vencieron a Dios pero porque permitieron que Dios reinara en su vida y en ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I've Got To Keep On Movin'

    Contributed by The Most Rev. Kelvin C. Brooks on Jun 8, 2005
    based on 41 ratings
     | 17,081 views

    This message takes a look at being positioned for a blessing, and the roles of DESTINY, DELIVERANCE, and DECISION in recieving a blessing from the Lord.

    "I’ve Got To Keep On Movin’" Genesis 19:1-29 NIV I recall when I was younger, my best friend Daniel introduced me to a song that we would often break out into, whose words were a bold resolution of resistance to failure and an affinity for pressing on. Though it’s lyrics weren’t proper grammar ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Marrige

    Contributed by Kevin Keeling on Mar 19, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,176 views

    Marrige

    Matt 5:31-32 DIVORCE The legal dissolution of a marriage. The divine ideal for marriage is clearly a lifelong bond that unites husband and wife in a "one flesh" relationship (Matt 19:5 Deuteronomy 24:1-4 ADULTERY Willful sexual intercourse with someone other than one’s husband ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed Are The Merciful Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 18, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,943 views

    A sermon on God’s mercy with main points taken from a very popular section of Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice.

    Blessed Are the Merciful Matt. 5:7 INTRO. This is the first of the Beatitudes that deals with the attitude of a Christian toward his fellow man. Mercy is love in action. It seeks the benefit of those who are in our power to hurt and may well deserve ill treatment. It goes beyond benevolence ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Two Sons Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 24, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,365 views

    Two kinds of people are represented in the story, a bad attitude can spoil a good act, but God always honors repentance.

    The Two Sons Matt. 21:28-32 INTRO.: Jesus was facing the cross. This story was told on Monday before He died on Friday. Huge crowds had hailed Him as He entered Jerusalem the day before. He cast the merchants out of the temple and healed blind and lame sufferers. Then He retreated to Bethany and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Service Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 15, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 10,394 views

    A series of sermons from Richard Foster’s book "Celebration of Discipline." A top 10 book for any Christian!

    CELEBRATION OF DISCIPLINE: SERVICE JOHN 13:1-17 INTRODUCTION William Law made a lasting impact upon 18th century England with his book, A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life. In it, Law urges this Christian that every day should be viewed as a day of humility. And how does he suggest that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Jesus Rejoiced With Rejoicers And Wept With Those Who Weep

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,674 views

    1. Jesus knew that people generally do not care how much you know until they know how much you care.

    1. Jesus knew that people generally do not care how much you know until they know how much you care. The Lord really empathized with people by using the power of the Spirit to identify with all aspects of their lives. Jesus fully comprehended the pain, suffering and heartaches of people because He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Christ-Centered Approach To Teaching

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,257 views

    A Christ Centered Criteria for an Effective Curriculum and Instructional Approach to Teaching and Learning Paul the apostle wrote, "We admonish and teach every man with all wisdom that we may present everyone complete in Christ.

    A Christ Centered Criteria for an Effective Curriculum and Instructional Approach to Teaching and Learning Paul the apostle wrote, "We admonish and teach every man with all wisdom that we may present everyone complete in Christ." (Col. 1:27,28) 1. Christ centered is the priority in all things ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Be A Wise Builder

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 50 ratings
     | 14,230 views

    Building by the power of the Spirit as guided by His word, His will and His ways. Paul built by the power of the Spirit of God. He wrote, "When I came to you I did not come with superiority of speech or wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and powe

    Paul, the apostle, once wrote, "By the grace of God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder...but each one should be careful how he builds." (I Cor. 3:10) We all know builders whose work stands the test of time. Also, we probably know many more builders whose work does not stand up ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Impromptu Faith

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 12, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 3,175 views

    Paul was flexible in his ministry. So we too must learn to flex.

    An Impromptu Walk of Faith OR Paul, the Apostle of Rubber (Acts 16:1ff) Intro 1. Nowadays, whenever I do pre-marital counseling for a couple planning to marry, I administer a personality inventory test called, "Prepare." 2. Part of this test deals with the "family of origin," and looks at how ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Sticking With The Facts When Criticized

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,149 views

    When we are criticized it is essential to stick with the facts rather than to conjecture about matters that we are unfamiliar with

    Sticking With the Facts (Acts 24:1-27) Illustration:Two men who lived in a small village got into a terrible dispute that they could not resolve. So they decided to talk to the town sage. The first man went to the sage’s home and told his version of what happened. When he finished, the sage said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hidden Resources In Christ

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,687 views

    Learn how to utilize all the hidden resources you have in Christ

    Hidden Resources (Acts 18:5-12) Illustration;It was 1916, and Hattie Green was dead. Hattie’s life is a sad demonstration of what it is like to be among the living dead. When Hattie died, her estate was valued at over $100 million; yet Hattie lived in poverty. She ate cold oatmeal because it cost ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational