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  • Paul Decker avatar

    Look Out For The Other Guy Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 15,926 views

    We are to eagerly serve Jesus.

    LOOK OUT FOR THE OTHER GUY! Romans 12:3-11 S: Service & Lighthouse Lifestyle Th: Seeing the Unseen Christ: How His Presence Transforms Life Pr: WE ARE TO EAGERLY SERVE JESUS. ?: How? How do we do it? KW: factors TS: We will find in our study three factors we must work with in order to eagerly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Weak And The Strong

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,284 views

    A message on how those who are spiritually strong ought to be treating those who are spiritually weak.

    In every situation, we have those whom we consider weak and those whom we consider strong. A. We all have somewhat different criteria that we use to come to this conclusion. 1. This is generally referred to as “our standards” a. If someone doesn’t measure up to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Thirst

    Contributed by David Swensen on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 95 ratings
     | 17,753 views

    Our Lord’s cry, “I THIRST,” is a poignant reminder to us that, no matter what the cost, we have been called to a life of obedience.

    John 19:28-37 INTRODUCTION Gladys Aylward was a missionary to China and her labors were chronicled in the film The Inn of the Sixth Happiness.On one occasion she suffered terribly during a journey across the mountains of China in order to bring a hundred orphans to safety. Ranging in age from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Effects Of Sin On A Christian

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,332 views

    A reminder of the dangerous and slippery path of sin....A reminder, that we ming not again be lured into the path of sin, which we left.

    (Mark 5:1-20 - “1Then they came to the other side of the sea, to the country of the Gadarenes. 2And when He had come out of the boat, immediately there met Him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit, 3who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no one could bind him, not even with chains, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Keeping Hope Alive

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Nov 11, 2001
    based on 146 ratings
     | 29,375 views

    How do we keep our hope alive, even after weeks, and months, and years of disappointment?

    This morning, we continue looking at the topic of "hope". Over the past two weeks, we’ve seen that a Christian hope isn’t just a wish or a desire, but a settled confidence in God and in His promises. Christian hope is a continuing reliance upon God’s wisdom, and love, and power. What distinguishes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking For Pennies

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,880 views

    Looking for Pennies (story from Annie Dillard) is important because: 1. The created world is a window into the heart of God. 2. The created world provides opportunities to praise the goodness of God. 3. The created world is a source of joy for thankful

    Annie Dillard, in her wonderful Pulitzer Prize winning book Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, tells a story about pennies. It was in her chapter entitled “Seeing” that I read her wonderful childhood story. I will let her tell it in her own words: “When I was six or seven years old, growing up in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Drama Unfolds

    Contributed by William Matthews on Nov 20, 2001
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,839 views

    The Christmas Story told in the form of a drama.

    The Drama Unfolds Luke 2:1-20 INTRODUCTION. The importance of the virgin birth cannot be overstated. Many of the prophecies of the Old Testament depend for their fulfillment upon the incarnation of Jesus Christ. The plan of redemption, the New Testament church, and many other doctrines hinge ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Gratitude

    Contributed by David Swensen on Nov 20, 2001
    based on 87 ratings
     | 27,218 views

    Life is tough. As a result, there is need for us to reach out & touch a life. The heart that regularly gives thanks is the heart that serves God by faithfully ministering to others.Such is the power of gratitude

    THE POWER OF GRATITUDE Colossians 3:12-17 INTRODUCTION Mildred Hondorff, a former elementary school music teacher from Des Moines, Iowa, tells of life-changing experience she had with a pupil. Supplementing her income by teaching piano lessons she taught a “musically challenged” pupil ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your First Million Series

    Contributed by Glenn Teal on Nov 20, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 2,844 views

    Stewardship Challenge

    Who Wants to be a Millionaire? Part I – Your First Million Glenn H. Teal, CrossRoads Community Church Sunday February 6/00 Millions of people are watching ABC’s game show “ Who wants to be a Millionaire?” In fact it has become a phenomenon. Week after week this melodramatic TV game show with ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    "Awareness Of Christ's Internal Presence Removes The Urgency Of His Second

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Nov 23, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 3,055 views

    Year A. 1st Sunday of Advent - December 2nd, 2001 Romans 13: 11-14 Title: “Awareness of Christ’s internal presence removes the urgency of His second coming.”

    Year A. 1st Sunday of Advent - December 2nd, 2001 Romans 13: 11-14 Title: “Awareness of Christ’s internal presence removes the urgency of His second coming.” Beginning with chapter twelve, we are in the practical, exhortatory section of Paul’s letter. He has spoken of the different ways the one ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jason Patrick avatar

    Forgiveness Makes Me Shudder . . . Then I Smile

    Contributed by Jason Patrick on Nov 24, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 5,225 views

    Christians need to realize that they are forgiven to an extent beyond what they can imagine, a realization that is a bit frightening but which also overwhelms us once again with grace.

    Forgiveness Makes Me Shudder . . . Then I Smile / Luke 23:33-43 Proper 29, Year C; Downsville Baptist Church; 25 November 2001 November 25th 2001, the last day of the church year. Next Sunday we begin a new year. Once again we begin anticipating the reception of God’s promise of Immanuel, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Jewett avatar

    Birth Of A New Era Series

    Contributed by William Jewett on Nov 27, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,705 views

    part 3 of 4 of our series on worship as a lifestyle

    In a television program I watch there is an episode in which the minister stood up before the congregation. It was a vast sanctuary -- but it was almost empty. The minister looked out upon all of the empty seats and surveyed the 4 lonely people in the congregation -- one young man, and three ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The "M's" Of Leadership Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 11, 2003
    based on 104 ratings
     | 17,130 views

    1 Timothy speaks clearly about the making of Leaders for God’s people today. I’ve discovered at least ten qualities that all begin with "M."

    Making of Leadership for God’s People 1 Tim. 3:1-7 God has a vested interest in the leadership of the church. He has always been directly involved and deeply concerned about those who lead his people. Think of the earliest great biblical leaders. The first one that comes to my mind is Moses. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gregg Strawbridge avatar

    The Resurrection: Unbelieving Explanations & Believing Expositions

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 12, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 4,385 views

    An exposition of the Resurrection based on 1 Cor. 15 with a view toward seeing how Paul defends the Resurrection.

    INTRODUCTION Unbelieving Explanations (skeptical theories of the resurrection) Believing Expositions (the Pauline apologetic for the resurrection) Evangelically Defended (15:1-2), Scripturally Defended (15:3-4), Evidentially Defended (15:5-7), Experientially Defended (15:9-11), Logically ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Cloth Tearer Or Net Mender?

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,340 views

    We all know that division causes problems - but where does it really come from? Paul gives us insights and warnings that any one of us could be the cause of division in our church. Find out the qualities of a good and bad leader.

    For an audio copy of this message, go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com 10 I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought. First off, I like how ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel