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  • Miles Anderson avatar

    Oh, Where To Look For Peace, Joy And Love?

    Contributed by Miles Anderson on Jun 23, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,934 views

    When you want to find the love of life you have to look in the right place.

    Introduction: A car salesman was sure he could make a big sale to me if he could just get me inside one of their new computerized cars. This model came complete with a computer generated voice that told you everything. The salesman noted the little voice would tell me how much gas was left, when I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choosing To Follow Christ In Humility

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 6, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,024 views

    This sermon is an exposition of Philipians 2:1-4 and touches on encouragement, humility, fellowship, and love.

    Choosing To Follow Christ In Humility Philippians 2:1-4 1993 We are going to continue going through the book of Philippi ans this morning. The apostle Paul is in prison and one of the burdens upon his heart was the unity of the church. He appeals to them ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Brian Archer avatar

    The Religious Lost!

    Contributed by Brian Archer on Aug 8, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,558 views

    Our title of "Christian" is meaningless if our hearts don’t match our claim.

    The Religious Lost! Romans 2:17-29 I. They Lack Humility 2:17-20 II. They Lack Obedience 2:21-24 III. They Lack Understanding 2:25-29 Introduction In his book, Early Christians of the 21st Century, Chad Walsh wrote: Millions of Christians live in a sentimental haze of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Supremacy Of Christ Is Declared In The Gospel Message

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 30, 2001
    based on 97 ratings
     | 4,549 views

    This sermon demonstrates why the gospel message makes Christ supreme over every other religious leader.

    The Supremacy of Christ is Declared in The Gospel Message Colossians 1:1-14 September 2, 2001 Intro: A. [Nobel Nominee Says All Religions Are Equal, Citation: S.A. Mawhorr, Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, Illinois) (1-5-00), p.1] At a January 4, 2000 interfaith dialogue in the Chicago suburbs, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fire And Hammer

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 31, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,969 views

    Jeremiah 23:29 Is not my word like as a fire? saith the Lord; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces?

    FIRE AND HAMMER Jeremiah 23:29 Is not my word like as a fire? saith the Lord; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces? Jeremiah 23:29 a [Is not my word like as a fire ... like a hammer] Two symbols of the Word of God: 1. Like a fire, a great purifier which destroys all that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Article #16 - Resurrection, Judgment And Destiny Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,794 views

    The final sermon in our series on the Nazarene Articles of Faith, this sermon looks at the future hope of the resurrection of the dead.

    Article of Faith #16 - Resurrection, Judgment, and Destiny Date: Sunday, October 3, 2004 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell Today we reach the conclusion of our sixteen week study on the Articles of Faith. I know that several of you have enjoyed our study and found it a helpful refresher of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Five Firsts

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 4, 2007
    based on 185 ratings
     | 53,439 views

    New Year message from the Book of Beginnings showing the first mention of Satan, Sin, the Saviour, the death Sentence, and the first Sacrifice...all in the same passage. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    FIVE FIRSTS Genesis 3:1-15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/FiveFirsts.html This is the first Sunday service of 2007. As we begin a new year many of us are trying to make a new start in different areas…from our waistlines to our finances, to how we spend our time. We’re right at the beginning and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where's Your Heart? Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 15,514 views

    An inward look at the condition of our hearts.

    Where’s My Heart? Spiritual Heart Surgery Mark 7:1-8 Morris, the loudmouth mechanic, was removing the cylinder heads from the motor of a car when he spotted a famous heart surgeon who was standing off to the side, waiting for the service manager to come take a look at his Mercedes. Morris ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Look Back Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 64 ratings
     | 49,003 views

    First of a two part series at the beginning of the new year. Three questions to ask ourselves about how we’ve been doing spiritually -- a "New Year’s check up" on the status quo.

    Trinity Baptist Church January 7, 2006 A Look Back Psalm 39:4-6 Patty and I joined a gym a while back. There’s something different about this one. You don’t just join and then show up and begin working out on your own. Early in your membership, you have an appointment, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Final Election Results

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Nov 20, 2000
    based on 443 ratings
     | 9,759 views

    "Therefore, my brothers, be all the more eager to make your ELECTION sure...."

    “Final Election Results” TEXT: 2 Peter 1:10-11 – “Therefore, my brothers, be all the more eager to make your ELECTION sure. For if you do these things, you will never fall, and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” INTRODUCTION: The 2000 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mike Hays avatar

    One Of A Kind

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 21, 2000
    based on 86 ratings
     | 5,147 views

    Overview of Colossians

    "One Of A Kind!" A verse by verse study of The Book of Colossians History holds the names of world-changers. Men and women whose efforts have left an indelible mark upon those of us who remain. They have forever affected society -- some for good, others for ill. They came from different ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dan Erickson avatar

    Every Word Counts

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000
    based on 106 ratings
     | 9,969 views

    The words that come out of our mouth reveal what is in a person's heart, shows what that individual really is like.

    There was an ad on the radio a while ago which proclaimed that "people judge you by the words you use." It was for a program that was intended to help you build-up your vocabulary. Now, it is probably true that many of us assume that someone who uses four- or five-syllable words in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Make No Images Of God Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,606 views

    This was the second in a series and looks at not making idols.

    Last week we started on a journey through the Ten Commandments, which will take us ten messages. Funny how that works isn’t it? Last week was fairly straight forward, not a lot of room for discussion, not much controversy. Most of us would consider our selves monotheistic, that is we believe in ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Be Good Citizens

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 9, 2000
    based on 76 ratings
     | 5,972 views

    Christians should be good citizens.

    BE GOOD CITIZENS Titus 3:1-2 INTRO.- ILL.- A girl went into a Chinese restaurant in Chicago and told Wing Foo Sam, a waiter, that she wanted an order of chow mein to take out. She said she wanted a first-class order because, as she explained, “it’s for a mighty nice chap.” Wing Foo Sam brought ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The World Series Game

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 85 ratings
     | 7,543 views

    Life is like a world series ball game.

    THE WORLD SERIES GAME I Cor. 9:25 "Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever." INTRO.- ILL.- The song goes like this: Take me out to the ball game, Take me out with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ