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  • Tom Fuller avatar

    On The Edges Of Timnah Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 9, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,759 views

    How close to the world can you get without getting into trouble? Samson finds out and the results are less than pleasant. Learn about how to keep your purpose pure as you live in the world as a Christian.

    There’s an old saying that goes: "when you journey through the vineyards, you’ll eventually eat the grapes." I’ve wandered through a vineyard or two, watched them harvest the grapes about this time of year. They sure do taste sweet. But what if along with the sugar came warfarin, an anticoagulant? ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Ripe For The Picking Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 24, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 21,800 views

    The same fruits evident in Amos’ basket are still around in our churches today. Are we keeping them fresh by obeying God’s pattern for them? Or are we allowing them to become overripe and rotten by our disobedience?

    1. Introduction (8:1-2) 2. The first fruit in God’s basket of obedience is the fruit of worship. (movement from songs to howling to silence)—Amos 8:3 3. The second fruit in God’s basket of obedience is the fruit of stewardship. (movement from commerce to consumerism to condemnation)—Amos ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Culturally Relevant

    Contributed by Ronald Ferrell on Oct 10, 2002
    based on 241 ratings
     | 47,926 views

    With so many changes taking place in our culture today, IS THE CHURCH KEEPING PACE? Our MESSAGE must never change, but our METHODS do in order to reach the culture we’ve been commissioned to reach.

    October 13, 2002 – Covington, IN BEING CULTURALLY RELEVANT 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 It is a common mistake. Pastors and churches can be trapped by this misunderstanding and never know it. Specifically, that the church must do little more than open its doors on Sunday, and the non-Christian will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Open Up And Say Ah!

    Contributed by Tony Searles on Apr 17, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,459 views

    God can & will open doors for us in ministry, but we must remember to keep our focus on Him. We cannot afford to look at those things which would deter us from God’s will.

    Stand & Read - Rev. 3:7-13 "And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: He who is holy, who is true, who has the key of David, who opens and no one will shut, and who shuts and no one opens, says this: [8] ’I know your deeds. Behold, I have put before you an open door which no one can ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    This Ain't No Fish Story

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Mar 4, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 7,163 views

    Why is it that we don’t share our faith in Christ more? Maybe Jonah can shed some light on the subject. Learn 5 attitudes that keep us from reaching others from his life.

    This Ain’t No Fish Story! I want to tell you a story this morning about a fish. But it’s anything but a “fish story”. Most of us can probably remember the story of “Jonah & the Whale” from our Sunday School days, but maybe now that we’re all grown up, we kind of put it in the same category as ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What To Do When... Things Go Wrong Series

    Contributed by Brian Moon on Aug 8, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 20,474 views

    Life is an ever changing mix of good times, and bad times, and in the mix we take our eyes off of God. This series will show you how to keep our eyes on God no matter what is going on.

    What to Do When… part 2 “When things go wrong” Story – the summer before my sophomore year we had a really big summer camp planned up in the mountains of Tennessee. We were supposed to have repelling, mountain climbing, mountain bike riding, nature walks, and a lot of other cool things. I had ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What We Believe About Baptism Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 18, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 5,620 views

    Among Christians there is much debate about the issue of Christian Baptism. It seems that Satan is trying to keep people away from the saving blood of Jesus. In this message we will examine what we believe the New Testament teaches

    “What We Believe: About Baptism” Introduction: In II Kings 5 Naaman came down with the deadly skin disease called leprosy. Wanting to be healed of the disease he went to the prophet Elisha. Elisha told him what he must do to be healed of that disease. He told Naaman to go and wash seven times ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Let No Man Deceive You

    Contributed by Jeffrey Cox on Feb 28, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,936 views

    Some men try deliberately to deceive and fool you, but this is rare. Usually it is just a church taking hold of one particular belief, not knowing it is ungodly. It is the leadership’s job to keep watch for this. Ez 33:6.

    Let no man deceive you 2 Thess 2:3 “…Let no one in any way deceive you...” Ezekial 33:6 “But if the watchman sees the sword coming and does not blow the trumpet and the people are not warned, and a sword comes and takes a person from them, he is taken away in his iniquity; but his blood I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Means Of Grace Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 31, 2009
     | 4,067 views

    The Company We Keep, part 6. After discussing your vision for change two weeks ago, and your intentions to change last week, Dave discusses the “means” of change this week, or “how” spiritual change happens.

    Means of Grace The Company We Keep, prt. 6 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers June 6, 2009 2 Peter 3:18 (NIV) 18 …grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen. Have you ever been told to do something, but then felt like ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Tripping Over The Big Obstacle

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,715 views

    We struggle against sins (actions), sin (attitude), and evil (forces greater than ourselves). We must have Christ’s help to keep from falling. (Delivered by gradually stretching down the chancel steps).

    Walking looks like the simplest thing in the world, unless and until. Walking is something we do without even thinking about it, unless and until. Unless you are a toddler, just learning to use your legs; then walking becomes a matter of holding on to the coffee table for dear life, taking two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is Your Daddy?

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 15, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,303 views

    We must know our Father’s business in their lives ~ encourage our kids for God’s mission and call upon their lives. Even at time it may discourage you. This will keep your kids strong and encouraged.

    Opening illustration: "A seminary professor was vacationing with his wife in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. One morning they were eating breakfast in a little restaurant, hoping to enjoy a quiet, family meal. While waiting for their food, they noticed a distinguished looking, white haired man moving from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Proper Attitudes Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 11, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,885 views

    Prayer is our communication line to God. Let us keep it always open, operative, and if possible, busy. God is very eager to respond to our prayers more than we are eager to receive the answer of our prayers.

    Attitudes of Prayer Luke 11: 5-13 Note: Some materials of this sermon are taken from sermoncentral.com This morning we will examine the parable which is commonly called: “The Friend at Midnight.” Jesus gave this parable to His disciples after giving them the model prayer in response to their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Life Isn't Fair Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 1, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,530 views

    When life is unfair, put your faith in the Lord; be faithful to Him; and if things get worse, keep your faith in the Lord. Don’t stop trusting the One, the only One, who is absolutely trustworthy.

    One of my favorite stories, which I’m sure I’ve told before, is about a young paratrooper who was learning to jump. He was given the following instructions: First, jump when you are told; second, count to 10 and pull the ripcord; third, in the unlikely event that it doesn't open, pull ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Godliness With Contentment Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 6, 2011
    based on 48 ratings
     | 27,942 views

    What will godliness plus contentment do for us? 1- Godliness plus contentment will bring great gain 2- Godliness plus contentment will avoid harmful desires 3- Godliness plus contentment will keep us faithful

    INTRO.- What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever done in life? Let’s say the hardest physical thing. Work an 80 hour week? That’s just about 12 hours a day. Well, 84 hours in 7 days. Did you ever do that? That would be hard no matter what kind of work you were doing. Let ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Blessing Of Suffering Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 9, 2011
     | 9,471 views

    Don’t fear people. Fear Christ and follow Him from grief to glory. Look to Jesus alone to keep your conscience clear even in the midst of your pain. Then you will enjoy the benefit of pain.

    Joanna Lerud of Steamboat Rock, Iowa, was standing up to leave a restaurant when she hit her head hard on a lamp hanging above the table. As she staggered away, she heard an older gentleman, who was sitting nearby, say, “It will feel better when it stops hurting.” (Joanna Lerud, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free