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  • Paul Wallace avatar

    Are You An Alien?

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 19, 2006
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     | 3,508 views

    Are you an alien to this world, or has this become home to you?

    Are You An Alien? Hebrews 11:8-10, 13-16 What is an alien? What characterizes an alien? 1. They look Different 2. They Act Different 3. They talk different 4. They are from another world 5. They are going to another world A lot of ink has been spilled in the debate from historians and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Caring For Creation… Without Worshipping It Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,496 views

    To help us understand our responsibility to environmental concerns in light of God’s heart and word.

    We’re continuing this morning in our series entitled Holding Out Hope for a Wounded World. - In particular this morning I want to help us understand our responsibility to environmental concerns in light of God’s heart and word. …The topic of environment may strike many of us in different ways. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Spirit Of Rebellion #3 Series

    Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Nov 6, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 17,459 views

    This is a sermon dealing with the spirit of rebellion. Number three in the spirit of Ishmael series

    Spirit of Ishmael The spirit of Rebellion #3 Text: Gen 21:9-10 And Sarah saw the son of Hagar the Egyptian, which she had born unto Abraham, mocking. 10 Wherefore she said unto Abraham, Cast out this bondwoman and her son: for the son of this bondwoman shall not be heir with my son, even with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayer: Our God Connection

    Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 10, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,175 views

    A very basic sermon on prayer

    Prayer: Our God Connection Men have always been in search of power. From the beginning of civilization, men and women have spent time and energy trying to figure out how to find and harness power. From the power of animals, fire, wind, sun, water, coal, steam, electricity, to nuclear energy, men ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Looking At The Plans Series

    Contributed by Stewart Holloway on Nov 14, 2006
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     | 6,715 views

    However, in order for God to be free to work, you need to be dreaming the right dream. You need to be envisioning the right plan. Not just any plan will do for God. You need a divine plan to build your home. That plan is God’s written word.

    I love to look at building plans – especially of houses and churches. Whether it’s a floor plan or a full blueprint, I love it. My love for plans began when I was in fifth or sixth grade and my parents were planning to build their house. Mom and dad involved me in the plan selection process, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Joy Of Worship – What You Get From Your Worship Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 20, 2006
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    Third in a sermon series looking at who benefits from your worship

    The JOY of Worship – What You Get from your worship – Gladstone Baptist Church – 6/3/05 pm What is the fastest growing religion in this world? No religion seems to be spreading faster today than the religion of selfishness. It goes by many names, but most of them make little effort to hide the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Challenges Of Being A Cheerful Giver

    Contributed by Joseph Betz on Nov 22, 2006
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     | 14,154 views

    Lay Sermon on Stewardship. The focus is on the historical and social responsibility of being a Christian and giving and does not mention biblical tithing.

    "The Challenges of Being a Cheerful Giver" Sermon Preached by Joseph A. Betz Setauket Presbyterian Church, NY October 22, 2006 Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9: 6-15 The Apostle Paul writes, "God loves a cheerful giver." The original Greek word he used was hilaron for cheerful, which translates into ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How Should We Respond To The Poor?

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 22, 2006
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     | 5,540 views

    Looking at how we respond to the poor

    How should we respond to the poor? Is 58:1-11 Gladstone Baptist Church – 23/10/05 am This year, there has been an unprecedented public exposure given to ridding the world of poverty. There has been the “Make Poverty History” campaign with Musicians such as Bob Geldoff and Bono and actors such as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Does God Bring Trouble?

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Nov 25, 2006
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     | 6,885 views

    But if we believe that it is the Sovereign God who gave good things and bad things – adversity, or whatever trial and difficulty, should we not accept whatever He allows or even causes to happen in our life?

    “On another day the angels came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came with them to present himself before him. And the LORD said to Satan, ‘Where have you come from?’ Satan answered the LORD, ‘From roaming through the earth and going back and forth in it.’ Then the LORD said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed Are The Peacemakers Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Feb 23, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,001 views

    Week 7 of an 8 week sermon series on the Beatitudes that focuses on our call to bear His peace.

    Be-Attitudes February 19, 2006 Blessed are the Peacemakers Note: We live in a world characterized by fighting and rivalry. From sibling rivalry to civil war, we see is the affects of animosity at every level of society. It is everywhere. Funny: Lady Astor once said to Winston Churchill, “If ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I've Fallen And I Can't Get Up

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Mar 5, 2006
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,701 views

    Dealing with discouragement

    Luke 18:1-8 I’ve Fallen And I Can’t Get Up! Woodlawn Missionary Baptist Church March 5, 2006 Introduction You may not remember what Life Alert sold or who little old Mrs. Fletcher was, but you’ll never be able to forget her famous line, “Help! I’ve fallen and I…” All the late night guys used the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Draw Near #2 Lessons From The O.t. Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Mar 9, 2006
    based on 39 ratings
     | 10,743 views

    A look at 4 OT men who Walked With God: Enoch-Walk by Choice; Noah-Walk in Obedience; Abraham-Walk by Faith; David-Walk with all your Heart

    Drawing Near #2 Lessons from the Old Testament Psalm 119:97-105 SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 119:97-105 INTRODUCTION: Last week we talked about Lessons from Mt. Horeb. At the same Mountain where God gave the 10 commandments, God showed that He passionately wants a close, personal relationship ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Risk Of The Steward Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 23, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,115 views

    Being a faithful steward of God’s gifts requires we face the challenge of risking those gifts to grow the Kingdom.

    THE RISK OF THE STEWARD Matthew 25:14–30 The hang-glider rides the tramway to the top of Sandia Peak overlooking Albuquerque. At the tip of the peak, he stretches the gossamer fabric over a lightweight metal frame and leaps off the mountain into the clear air. The person enjoys the rush ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How Can I Be Happy?

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,123 views

    Happiness blockers: 1. A demanding spirit that insists life should be good and easy. 2. A lack of play. 3. Basing your happiness on circumstances rather than trust.

    Singer and diva, Madonna, is one of the wealthiest people in show business and has openly flaunted her self-indulgent lifestyle. A couple of years ago she was asked in an interview if she was happy. Her response was: “I don’t even know anybody who is happy!” Not only was she not happy, but she ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Flee From Secularism Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 30, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,567 views

    Paul’s admonition to the Corinthian church to flee from idols is relevant to our temptations to secularism.

    Flee from Secularism I Cor. 10:1-14 Most of you probably saw the story in the news last week about a man in Afghanistan who could be sentenced to death because he converted from Islam to Christianity. Under the religious laws of that nation, converting to Christianity is a crime. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren