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When Life Hits You In The Face Series

Contributed by Tim George on Feb 5, 2001

based on 176 ratings

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Since we all have troubles how do we face those troubles?

“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” (James 1:2-4) A recent request for sick leave to the U.S.S. Saratoga read: ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Get Rid Of The Junk In Your Life Series

Contributed by Chuck Hendrix on Feb 15, 2001

based on 159 ratings

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Here are four ways to get rid of the five things Peter instructs us to rid our life of.

GET RID OF THE JUNK IN YOUR LIFE By Chuck Hendrix 1PE 2:1 Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. 2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, 3 now that you have tasted that the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wise Up About Your Life Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Apr 8, 2002

based on 119 ratings

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An introduction to wisdom, proverbs, and four prerequisites to wising up about our lives.

All of us carry with us the collective wisdom passed on to us by the people who’ve been most significant in our lives. We’ve picked this wisdom up from parents, friends, teachers, coaches…all the people who shaped and molded us as we were growing up. Some of this wisdom is very helpful. But some of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7, Proverbs 3:19-20, Proverbs 3:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Life Isn't Perfect

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Apr 19, 2002

based on 15 ratings

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God loves imperfect people, protecting them from greater evil and offering them salvation

WHEN LIFE ISN’T PERFECT—Deuteronomy 21-25 (read 24:1-15) (1st church—Susan: can’t stay in marriage—5 kids, limited education, no job, no house) Sometimes life isn’t perfect! Maybe not that bad— maybe were blessed with stable family growing upàemotionally, relationally ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 24:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life As You Have Always Wanted Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002

based on 47 ratings

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We can live God’s gift of life at its best.

LIFE AS YOU HAVE ALWAYS WANTED Ephesians 1:15-23 S: Resurrection Power Th: Seeing the Unseen Christ: How His Presence Transforms Life. Pr: WE CAN LIVE GOD’S GIFT OF LIFE AT ITS BEST. ?: How? KW: Discoveries TS: We will find in Ephesians 1:15-23 three discoveries that help us to live life at its ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

When Life Hurts Part 2

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 7, 2001

based on 41 ratings

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How should righteous people suffer?

JOB- When Life hurts! - part 2 Veterans Day Clip! Theme of the Book: How should righteous people suffer? Key Verse: Job 3:26 "I have no peace, no quietness. I have no rest, but only turmoil. Key Word: Trials Introduction: Job is the oldest book in the Bible. Genesis was not written ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:26, James 1:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Face Life's Challenges Iv Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 12, 2001

based on 66 ratings

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This sermon is a continuation of the series in the beatitudes. Being persecuted for taking a stand in our society on issues as abortion and homosexuality are presented.

How To Face Life’s Challenges Part IV. NLF 6/10/2001 2 Chron 24;17-22 1 Peter 4:12-19 Text Matt 5:10-12 We have previously looked in our Bibles at Matthew chapter 5 verses 1-9. These verses have been called the Be-attitudes. Someone has said these are the attitudes that should be in us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12, 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Attributes Of God - Affectionate - Bread Of Life

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 21, 2001

based on 34 ratings

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Praises for the Attributes of God from Affectionate to the Bread of Life

15. Affectionate – I praise you Lord for being so tender, kind and loving. “If there is an encouragement in Christ, any affection and love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love.” (Phil. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life, Liberty, And The Pursuit Of...what? Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jul 9, 2001

based on 71 ratings

| 11,846 views

Five ways to use our spiritual liberty in Christ to pursue love in our relationships.

On Wednesday our nation celebrates its national independence. As you well know, the fourth of July commemorates the day when representatives of the thirteen colonies signed The Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. By signing that Declaration, those thirteen colonies were announcing their ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Principle Of Life - Christ Centered Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on Jul 13, 2001

based on 77 ratings

| 19,154 views

Our Core Values - the essential elements of effective church life.

FOR THESE THINGS I LIVE Our Principle of ‘Life’ Colossians 3:1-4 This morning I want to commence a series of messages that are, I believe, vital, fundamental, indispensable not only for His People Community Church, but for the Christian Church as a whole. I would commend them to you as of first ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 3:20, Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: *other

The Life Changing Effects Of The Wind Of God

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Jul 19, 2001

based on 224 ratings

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A MESSAGE BASED ON THE WORDS OF JESUS IN JOHN 3:8 "THE WIND BLOWETH WHERE EVER IT WILLS....SO IS EVERYONE WHO IS BORN OF THE SPIRIT"

THE LIFE CHANGING EFFECTS OF THE WIND OF GOD JOHN 3:1-8 (8) “The wind bloweth where it wills....so is everyone who is born of the Spirit” I. THE WIND OF GOD A. In these verses Jesus refers to the work of the Holy Spirit in the “Born Again” experience B. The word Spirit means breath or wind, so ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

"What Is The Worst Thing In The Christian Life?"

Contributed by Matthew Hyde on Feb 27, 2002

based on 39 ratings

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Many Christians have never let God be totally God in their lives.

Reference: Psalm 78:41 “The Worst Thing in the Christian Life” Before you read the text, what is the worst thing in the Christian life? What could it possibly be? Could it be not getting blessings from God? Maybe not seeing the power of God? Is it possible that the worst thing could be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:41

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Your Prayer Life Seriously Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Mar 3, 2002

based on 118 ratings

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In this sermon we take a close look at James 5:13-18.

Taking Your Prayer Life Seriously Intro: Statistics on # of people who pray in America. An overwhelming majority of Americans believe in prayer and believe that God answers prayer. 54% said they pray every day 29% said they pray several times a day. Newsweek March 31, 1997, pp. 57-65 ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

"When Life Seems To Be Closing In"

Contributed by David Washburn on Mar 25, 2002

based on 95 ratings

| 13,146 views

We will each have a time in our lives where life seems to be closing in. We can turn to Stephen and draw stength and wisdom from how he coped when life closed in around him.

One day a man falls off a cliff, but manages to grab hold of a tree limb on the way down. The man calls out, “Is there anyone up there?” A voice answers back, “I am here. It is I, the Lord. Do you believe in me?” “Yes, Lord I believe, I really believe, but I can’t hold on much longer.” “That’s all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Baptist

Life Without Christ Part 1

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002

based on 25 ratings

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A Biblical Description of man without God.

1 Jn 5:12 He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. Rom 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. 1. How many people have lost family or friends they would like to see saved before the Second ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:12, Romans 6:23

Denomination: Baptist

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