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The Complacent Church Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 31, 2002

based on 107 ratings

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How do we fight complacency in our spiritual lives?

Zephaniah 1:10-14 10 "On that day," declares the LORD, "a cry will go up from the Fish Gate, wailing from the New Quarter, and a loud crash from the hills. 11 Wail, you who live in the market district; all your merchants will be wiped out, all who trade with silver will be ruined. 12 At that time I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22, Zephaniah 1:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Playing Second Fiddle

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Jan 26, 2002

based on 85 ratings

| 6,913 views

A sermon showing John the Baptist pointing to Jesus - relinquishing his disciples to become Jesus’ disciples, an example of our pointing to the Lord.

The Reformed Church of Locust Valley Epiphany II January 20, 2002 John 1:29-32 “Playing Second Fiddle” What’s wrong with second place? First place is worth fighting for, isn’t it? Don’t we want our kids to be all they can be? to be the best, achieve the most, get the highest grades, get into ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How's The Weather

Contributed by Garry Code on Feb 9, 2002

based on 5 ratings

| 3,468 views

As a Individual we have can have a impact on the way others act.

How many of you today are familiar with the song Every where you go you always take the weather bye Crowded House I’d heard this song repeated at work over and over again and asked the question, is this song more than a catchy tune or is there a point the song is trying to make? what’s it saying? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Partaking Of The Cup

Contributed by David Swensen on Feb 18, 2002

based on 66 ratings

| 7,911 views

In our hurting, sinful world there is a great need for believers to sacrificially put themselves out in service to the Lord. Learn more by reading todays message.

After having given their lives to Christ, Robert and Dorothy Hoppe wanted to serve Him. When they finished their studies at the Wycliffe Institute of Linguistics they felt called to serve the Malayo people in Columbia, South America where they would translate the Word of God into their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Baptist

God Offers The Ultimate Credit Advance

Contributed by Edward Frey on Feb 21, 2002

based on 149 ratings

| 9,889 views

We are justified by faith, not by works. God’s grace is freely credited to us.

It’s been said that more Americans are in debt these days than ever before. Many blame credit cards as the culprit. It is easier than ever for people to spend and it’s easier than ever to put off paying the bill. “Buy now! Pay later!” That seems to be the basis of our economy these ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

A Wasted Talent

Contributed by Craig Fenton on Feb 21, 2002

based on 39 ratings

| 15,740 views

If you say to someone, This is the parable of the talents what might they think you are talking about? A parable about great athletes? A parable about a great musician? A parable about a great businessman

If you say to someone, This is the parable of the talents what might they think you are talking about? A parable about great athletes? A parable about a great musician? A parable about a great businessman I could go on with others. The fact is that the word talent is derived from the word that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Is Worship That Brings God Into Our Lives As A Reality

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Feb 27, 2002

based on 106 ratings

| 5,088 views

Why we need to worship

IT IS WORSHIP THAT BRINGS GOD INTO OUR LIFE AS A REALITY Heb 11:1-6 What would the difference in your life would it be if you began to make worship as your way of life and not just an hour event on Sunday morning? What would be the benefits of one who worships in spirit as Jesus tells ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 10, 2002

based on 46 ratings

| 7,561 views

How then do we not let self-sufficiency and pride take root in our lives and in our church?

One of the most frequent headlines the past several months has been the Firestone tire safety issue on certain Ford Sport Utility Vehicles. However, not only have these two companies been linked together by business deals, they have also been linked together by marriage. In 1947 Harvey Firestone, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Readjust Your Focus

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 29, 2003

based on 49 ratings

| 4,948 views

Fulfilling the Great Commission

Readjust Your Focus Matthew 28:18-20 Just about any one who’s been in church for any length of time can tell you that this passage of Scripture is called the Great Commission. Mark 16:15 simplifies it by Jesus saying, “Go into all the world and preach the Gospel.” And even though we call this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-30, Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The "A's" Of Endurance

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 16, 2003

based on 51 ratings

| 9,050 views

There is an association of the faithful spoken of in Hebrews that provides a cloud of witnesses for us. Chapter 12 provides 5 tools for endurance that all begin with the letter "A."

Hebrews 12 It was England’s greatest nightmare. The German army was taking over Europe and the British were being bombed regularly as they advanced toward them. Winston Churchill addressed the people with these words: Never, never, never, never, never, never, never give up! This could be our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Love That Changes Everything

Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 4, 2003

based on 226 ratings

| 28,664 views

Have you experienced the kind of love that changes everything? Does it consume you? Does it burn within your heart? Does it transform your relationships? Does it mold your speech? Does it break your heart over the needs of others? The love of God has been

A Love that Changes Everything Romans 5:1-5 Jack Kelley, a reporter from USA Today tells the story of a trip to East Africa in which he was taught a very valuable lesson. He was in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, to cover a terrible famine. It was so bad that as he walked toward the village he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

"Believe That With God All Things Are Possible" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 13, 2003

based on 26 ratings

| 8,954 views

God Can do something about problems of longstanding.

liff and Saltillo UM Churches February 2, 2003 “Believe that with God All Things Are Possible” How to: Begin Dreaming Again” Nehemiah 1:1-11 Introduction: Although the Jews completed the temple in 516 B. C., the city walls remained in a shambles for the next 70 years. These walls represented ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Result Of His Time

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 11, 2002

based on 14 ratings

| 5,298 views

God the Father has taken time to create us, redeem us, and care for us.

Have you ever wondered how Father’s Day got started? According to published reports, the first Father’s day was observed in Spokane, Washington in 1910, 92 years ago. Louise Smart Dodd proposed the idea in 1909 because she wanted to honor her father who was widowed when his wife died giving birth ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:13-14

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Overcome The Little Foxes That Subtly Destroy What Is Good - Song Of

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 16, 2002

based on 121 ratings

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How to Overcome the Little Foxes That Subtly Destroy What is Good - Song of Songs 2:15

How to Overcome the Little Foxes That Subtly Destroy What is Good - Song of Songs 2:15 "Catch for us the foxes, the little foxes that ruin the vineyards our vineyards that are in bloom." (S.O.S. 2:15) Illustration:End of the Road for Fox That Attacked Baby Mon Jul 15,11:14 AM ET LONDON ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He's Got Your Back

Contributed by John Beehler on Jul 16, 2002

based on 139 ratings

| 13,754 views

God knows all about you, yet loves you and protects you all the same.

He’s Got Your Back A man decided to write a book about churches around the country. He started in San Francisco and headed east. Going to a large church, he began taking photographs and making notes. He noticed a golden telephone on the wall in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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