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  • Brian Buriff avatar

    A Polished Shaft

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 13, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,096 views

    Keys to healthy self-reflection and review your life accomplishments and influence

    I. INTRODUCTION A. The Old Testament Contains Hundreds Of Prophecies Regarding Coming Messiah 1. Many of the prophecies are very descriptive of His nature or mission 2. For example… a. in Genesis – “Seed of a woman” b. in Isaiah 53 – “Wonderful Counselor”, “Mighty God” … etc. B. Isaiah 49 ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Effective Christian Life

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Jan 6, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 12,395 views

    Learn and apply the two keys to becoming an effective Christian

    Statistically, in the church, less than 50 percent of the people do all the work. When this happens, those who are doing the work eventually burn out or neglect other areas of life. In our church, the percentage of people serving is greater than 50 percent. We understand it’s a privilege to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "Restoration Realized" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 106 ratings
     | 37,098 views

    Joy is the outcome of the Christian life; we don’t generate it—God does.

    Psalm Steps>> “Restoration Realized”, Psalm 126 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts We can detect in the words of Psalm 126 a sigh of relief. The release from captivity in Babylon was like a dream come true. The people knew about the promises of return to ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Being Patient

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jul 22, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,924 views

    This sermon addresses how we need to be patient and let God decide when it it is time to separate the wheat from the weeds of His field.

    BEING PATIENT Text: Matthew 13: 24-30, 36-43 I used to work at the Milliken plant in Saluda, SC. As I worked there I became increasingly familiar with how things were in the textile industry here in the United States as opposed to other countries. One day while eating breakfast I had read ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • John Knight avatar

    Part 4 Of 6: Idle Spending Series

    Contributed by John Knight on Feb 9, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 4,294 views

    The waywardness wealth can lead to and how God wants us to spend.

    Making The Most Of My Life: Six Ways We Waste Our Day Part 4 of 6: Idle Spending Luke 12:13-21 "Walmartitits"-accumulating unnecessarily We have a tenacity to accumulate what we don’t need. We have an over-enjoyment of shopping for the sake of shopping. Leads to a mis-perception that our ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Paul Tuck avatar

    A Glimpse At A Glorious Crowd

    Contributed by Paul Tuck on Jan 12, 2002
    based on 113 ratings
     | 15,178 views

    This passage portrays a glorious multitude of people from all nations and peoples. We can play a part in adding to that crowd!

    A GLIMPSE AT A GLORIOUS CROWD! Revelation 7:9-12 Have you ever been in a large crowd, I mean, a really large crowd? Although I have been in some pretty big crowds, when I think about the giant crowd mentioned here in Revelation 7, I simply cannot fathom it! I can’t imagine seeing a crowd ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Obedience Is Not An Option

    Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,221 views

    One of the most important things in life that is NOT optional is our obedience to God

    Obedience Is Not An Option 10 years after I graduated from high school and working in a dead-end job, Wendy decided that I needed to go to college. So I went to PNC, registered on registration day (last time I didn’t pre-register), and chose my new career path. I was on my way to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    What To Do With Sars And Wars

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 8, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,732 views

    There’s a response for us in the midst of calamities.

    WHAT TO DO WITH SARS AND WARS 2Messengers came and told Jehoshaphat, “A vast army from Edom is marching against you from beyond the Dead Sea. …” 3Jehoshaphat was alarmed by this news and sought the LORD for guidance. He also gave orders that everyone throughout Judah should observe a fast. 4So ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Go!

    Contributed by Jim Kane on May 29, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,121 views

    “How do we respond to God’s leading? How should we?

    This afternoon is the baccalaureate service at the high school. I have been privileged to work with several members of the class of 2003 in helping them plan the service. The other day, as we walked to the auditorium during one of the planning meetings, I engaged some of them in conversation about ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • James May avatar

    The Sheep Of God's Flock

    Contributed by James May on Apr 19, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,705 views

    Jesus is our Good Shepherd and He knows how to care for his sheep.

    THE SHEEP OF GOD’S FLOCK Zechariah 10:2 For the idols have spoken vanity, and the diviners have seen a lie, and have told false dreams; they comfort in vain: therefore they went their way as a flock, they were troubled, because there was no shepherd. Many times throughout the Word of God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Do You See This Woman?

    Contributed by Kreigh Hurst on May 5, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 4,111 views

    The customs of the day allowed this woman to show her total devotion to Jesus and is in contrast to Simon’s refusal of Him. Hers is an example of how we should approach the master.

    Introduction: Mother Teresa is a woman whose name has become synonymous with greatness. This correlation may have resulted from her philosophy of greatness. She simply believes, "We can do no great things; only small things with great love." Such words are reminiscent of our Lord’s immortal words ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    God Balances Crosses And Comforts

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,835 views

    To lead the people to understand that God proportionally gives out a balance of crosses and comforts so that we do not become too elevated and proud or too depressed by difficulties

    Unit 9 – Family Lesson 25 – A Family for Jacob – Gen. 29:1-30 Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand that God proportionally gives out a balance of crosses and comforts so that we do not become too elevated and proud or too depressed by difficulties. 2. Explanation ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeffrey Stratton avatar

    When Nitty Gritty Becomes Brother Nit And Sister Grit. #5 Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,452 views

    This sermon is based upon Mike Yaconelli’s book "Messy Spirituality" and is designed to convince seekers that God wants their Nitty and Gritty lives.

    June 15 & 16, 2002 Romans 8:1-4 “When Nitty Gritty Becomes Brother Nitty or Sister Gritty” I believe that I have proven to you over the last four weeks that you don’t have to be some spiritual titan to be following God. I also believe that I have proven that all persons, regardless of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Make Worship A Theme In Your Preaching

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 14, 2001
    based on 21 ratings
     | 2,717 views

    How to Make Worship a Theme in Your Preaching - 2 Thes 2:4

    HOW TO MAKE PROPER WORSHIP A THEME IN YOUR PREACHING A. Pray with your elders before the service that in every way the service would bring glory to Jesus Christ. PRAYER CHANGES THINGS B. Instruct the song leader in the art of worshipful choruses and hymns. C. Give center stage to the worship, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Securing Your Place In Heaven(Extension)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 16, 2001
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,403 views

    An extension of the concepts Jesus laid out in John 14:6

    Securing Your Place in Heaven(Extension)—John 14:4-15 Talking to his friend, Harvey said, "Eddie. I just had a quarrel with my wife." "Oh yeah," said Eddie. "And how did this one end?" "When it was over," Harvey replied arrogantly, "She came crawling back to me on her hands & knees." "No ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist