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  • Matthew Sickling avatar

    Thoughts To Live By

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 8, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 23,340 views

    This sermon examines some of the characteristics and basics of Christian living.

    Introduction: Early in the season football teams sometimes gets so caught up in the preseason hype and trying to learn the offence and defense that they forget the basics of blocking and tackling. Unfortunately when that happens they usually end up losing a game or two, which for teams like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Empowered Lives Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,795 views

    The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the greatest watershed event in human history. Our world will never be the same, and living in the reality of the resurrection our lives will never be the same either.

    John 20:1-8 “Great Expectations” INTRODUCTION What do you do with an empty tomb? John is very brief in his description of the events of Easter morning. Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and found it empty. She ran to Peter and the beloved disciple to tell them that someone had stolen Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Living Stones

    Contributed by John Harvey on Sep 6, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,938 views

    Our lives are meant to be living memorials to the glory of God and the work of Christ.

    September 9, 2007 Me: Life is full of some awesome memories. We like to capture them on video or in pictures so that we can reflect on them and tell others about them. (Show Pictures) You: What are some highlight moments from your life? What are the landmarks along the way that you reflect ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Die To Live Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,304 views

    Following Jesus can be difficult, but all who choose this path will be greatly rewarded in the end.

    Many people’s attitude about following Christ is “What can I get?” not “What can I give?” They view Christianity as only a free ticket to heaven. But what did Jesus teach about discipleship? Read Matthew 8:34-38. “If anyone would come after me” means “If anyone wants to be my disciple (in other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In The Light Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Sep 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,667 views

    What is sin? God calls us away from a life of sin and darkness but instead to live in the light, as He is in the light.

    This week I wanted to start off briefly answering the question, why study the Bible? I know that my style of teaching is a little different than what some of you may be used to so I wanted to help you see where I am coming from. 2 Timothy 3:16 says, “All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living Sacrifices

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,083 views

    This one is about what it takes to get people to live sacrificially.

    Dakota Community Church April 15, 2006 Living Sacrifices Romans 12:1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. The idea of personal sacrifice is almost foreign to us in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Healthy Living

    Contributed by David Diyanni on May 6, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 33,390 views

    God is as interested in our bodies as He is in our spirits. He want us to be healthy body, soul, and spirit.

    Healthy Living I Thess 5:23-24, I Tim 2:4, I Cor 6:19-20, Rom 12:1,I Tim 4:7-8 05/28/06 Why are we at Vineyard Community Church committed to a health and fitness ministry? I Thess 5:23-24 1.Most people think a pastor is not supposed to talk about losing weight, exercise, or motorcycles, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    Living Right Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,099 views

    Peter called his readers to fortify their testimonies with two crucial aspects of righteous living: 1) a personal, godly discipline that is inward and private, and a 2)personal, godly deportment that is outward and public.

    The Topeka, Kan.-based Westboro Baptist Church (WBC), which is not affiliated with any national Baptist organization, announced plans to protest at Virgina Tech victims’ funerals only hours after 32 people were killed in the worst mass shooting in U.S. history. They also may protest at other events ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Manna Live! Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 25, 2008
    based on 69 ratings
     | 17,125 views

    What is it? The symbolism of Jesus Christ, the Bread of Life. It’s how we live. Man alive! Many practical applications to daily Christian living. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

    Manna Live! Exodus 16 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/MannaLive.html [read vv. 1-21; 31] It’s a beautiful symbol of Jesus, come down from above. Christ is the bread of life. It’s how we live. Man alive! The following passage drives it all home... John 6:32-35 32 Then Jesus said unto them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In Victory Series

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jul 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 26,595 views

    We are all looking for ways to have victory in our lives. The Bible says “For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith.” (Jn 5:4, ESV)

    Living in Victory Sermon By Keith J. Andrews All scripture marked ESV: The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001.Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. July 4, is the day of celebration for Americans. Is special to us because we won our independence from Great Britain. We look at this day as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Living Sacrifice

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Aug 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,310 views

    What are you to do with your life? It is to be a sacrifice to God. But your sacrifice leads to life not death!

    “A Living Sacrifice” Introduction: 1. The concept of justification by faith only is often taught from the letter written to the Romans. 2. We know that we show our faith by our actions, James 2:14ff. 3. “Therefore” here refers to the entire doctrine taught in Romans of being justified by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    Living In Laodicea

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,772 views

    Are you opting out of Sunday morning because you are a cutting edge postmodern thinker blazing the trail to a new kind of christianity; or are you just sleeping in and living in lukewarm apathy?

    Dakota Community Church August 10, 2008 Living in Laodicea Last week in my sermon on baptism I mentioned that for a while I described myself as emergent on my Facebook profile but that I had removed it. I like the idea of having a discussion about how we do things, how we treat sin and sinners, ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Dying To Live Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 14, 2008
     | 4,411 views

    Jesus invites us to a great faith than one where we hang on to the sides of the boat for the storm to pass. He invites us to get out of the boat and walk on water.

    Matthew 14:22-33 “Dieing to Live” INTRODUCTION The story of Jesus walking on water is a familiar story to most of us. I first heard the story in Sunday School and I remember thinking to myself how neat it would be to be able to walk on water. I really wasn’t very interested in feeding a lot ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Living To Praise Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on May 8, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,406 views

    We are called to give praise to God in every circumstance

    Living to Praise Psalm 103 Essential 100 Series May 4, 2008 Evening Service Introduction In his book ’The One-Minute Manager’, Kenneth Blanchard recommends developing the practice of "one-minute praisings," where the manager (or parent, spouse, etc.) tries to "catch someone doing something right" ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Living On The Edge

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,696 views

    We must stay as close as possible to the presence of God.

    “Living On The Edge” TEXT: John 5:1-11 I. At Certain Seasons There are two Greek words for time. “Chronos” from which we get chronological. It equals calendar time or quantity of time. In this passage however, the second word is used. “Kairos”. It deals with quality of time. Actual ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal