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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Love Life Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 24, 2011
     | 5,354 views

    If we want to love life, we must love people.

    The Kid is the story of a successful, high-powered image consultant named Russ, who lives an empty life. Then one day, an 8-year-old boy shows up at Russ’ home. The boy’s name is Rusty and eventually Russ comes to realize that the kid is actually Russ himself when he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Life's Not Fair Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 19, 2015
    based on 16 ratings
     | 32,162 views

    Solomon is troubled by the unfairness of life. But he was the king - why didn't he just legislate away injustice and punish all the wrong-doers and give away some his vast wealth to feed the poor? Why wouldn't that work?

    OPEN: Awhile back there was an article that appeared in a Kentucky newspaper which read: "I used to think I was poor. Then they told me I wasn't poor, I was needy. Then they told me it was self-defeating to think of myself as needy, that I was culturally deprived. Then they told me 'deprived' ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Savoring Life Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 6, 2021
     | 4,349 views

    If you want to savor your life, choose to enjoy God’s delights, then learn to embrace God’s discipline.

    From his hospital bed on the eve of open-heart surgery, Pastor Bruce McIver asked his cardiologist, Dr. Dudley Johnson, “Can you fix my heart?” The physician, known for being short and to the point, said, “Sure.” Then he quickly turned and walked away. Following the 12-hour surgery, McIver asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    A Senseless Life

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Nov 6, 2009
     | 6,496 views

    A senseless life is a life without God.

    Text: “So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female he created them” (Genesis 1:27). Since God created man in His own image, how come some people are living a senseless life? If we believe God created life and if we believe He did not create anything ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Life In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 2, 2021
     | 3,315 views

    As Christians, we recognize the presence, the works, and the witness of the Spirit.

    Romans 8:12-17 - Life in the Spirit When we come to know Christ, the Holy Spirit comes and dwells within us. • What does that mean for us? Is our life going to be different? What is the role of the Holy Spirit in my life? • These are important questions. We know God the Father, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Life Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jun 9, 2020
     | 3,899 views

    To avoid unrighteous judgment: 1) Be merciful, 2) Be humble, 3) Be helpful.

    Healthy Disciples: A LIFE OF GRACE—Matthew 7:1-6 ***(before you read the text) What quotations from the Bible are you most likely to hear from non-Christians?...There is one in our text today.** Read Matthew 7:1-6. “Do not judge…” No one likes to be judged—for their appearance, their taste in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tim Hinrichs avatar

    The Center Of Life Series

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Mar 30, 2021
     | 5,459 views

    Jesus is the center of the universe and is meant to be the center of the church and the center of our lives.

    As a child I was an avid reader and one of the first novels I ever read was by Jules Verne –“Journey to the Center of the Earth.” It was amazing as this crew boarded a rocket that drilled itself into the core of the earth and discovered it was hollow. There was a whole new world they didn’t know ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Meaning Of Life

    Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 17, 2004
    based on 68 ratings
     | 10,654 views

    A Funeral Sermon

    The Meaning of Life… (Everett Gaskill) Adapted from Sourcebook of Funerals “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” Lord of all creation, we have rejoiced at a time of birth; today we cry at a time of death. Our hearts have soared at a time of dancing; now ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Get A Life Series

    Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Jan 30, 2008
     | 2,149 views

    Building strong families with lesson from the 10 commandments

    Matthew 5:21-26 "You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ’Do not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ [22] But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ’Raca,’ is answerable ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dealing With Life Series

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Nov 21, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,570 views

    Knowing how to deal with ones own life, good or bad. Part of "Dealing With" series.

    Dealing with Life A Bibles point of view.Part three How do we deal with the kiveing, others and ourselfs. Knowing how to deal with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Examined Life

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 5, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,495 views

    The hard commands of Jesus are best understood as being directed to the church, which should be a Community of Grace. This sermon addresses Jesus’ teaching on lust, sin and adultery.

    The Examined Life in the Community of Grace Our key scripture today suggested to me the sermon title, The Examined Life”. You may have heard of this saying by Socrates, an ancient philosopher: “The unexamined life is not worth living." It struck me that, in some very strong language, what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Finding Life Series

    Contributed by Richard Burkey on May 19, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,815 views

    At the core of finding life is the life building truth of Jesus who transforms my life for the great life.

    The Great Life: Finding Life June 22-23, 2002 Matthew 10:37-39 (New International Version) 37“Anyone who loves his father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves his son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me; 38and anyone who does not take his cross a nd follow me is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Abundant Life

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 26, 2015
     | 9,891 views

    Reveals three things we need to do to find the abundant life. Repent, Release, and Receive

    “Abundant Life” October 21, 2015 John 10:7-11 7 Then Jesus said to them again, “Most assuredly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. 8 All who ever came before Me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not hear them. 9 I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    The Light Of Life Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 29, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,809 views

    John uses powerful images in his writing. What did he mean when he called Jesus the light of life?

    October 7, 2007 John 8:12 The Light of Life Jn 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Jn 1:2 He was with God in the beginning. Jn 1:3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. Jn 1:4 In him was life, and that ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Life In The Word

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 28, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,635 views

    If we fail to read and observe what is written in the Scripture, then we will be devoid of abundant life. We find life in the Word because the Word leads to Jesus, and it leads to spiritual freedom in Christ through the indwelling Holy Spirit.

    I wish to begin our message this morning by sharing some verses out of Deuteronomy 28. In Deuteronomy 28:66-67, God gives a warning to His people, saying, “Your life shall hang in doubt before you; you shall fear day and night, and have no assurance of life. In the morning you shall say, ‘Oh, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist