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  • Clark Tanner avatar

    Christ's Challenges

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 7, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
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    Print this for a seeker

    18 “AND A CERTAIN RULER QUESTIONED HIM, SAYING, ‘GOOD TEACHER, WHAT SHALL I DO TO INHERIT ETERNAL LIFE?’ 19 AND JESUS SAID TO HIM, ‘WHY DO YOU CALL ME GOOD? NO ONE IS GOOD EXCEPT GOD ALONE. 20 YOU KNOW THE COMMANDMENTS, DO NOT COMMIT ADULTRY, DO NOT MURDER, DO NOT STEAL, DO NOT BEAR FALSE ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Will He Find Faith?

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 16, 2000
    based on 53 ratings
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    A devotional for growing believers

    “And the Lord said, ‘Hear what the unrighteous judge said; now shall not God bring about justice for His elect, who cry to Him day and night, and will He delay long over them? I tell you that He will bring about justice for them speedily. However, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Check Your Attitude

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Oct 24, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
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    What is your attitude? Good ? Bad? What ever it is it is contagious. The real question is, is it worth catching?

    Check your Attitude What is your attitude? Good ? Bad? What ever it is it is contagious. The real question is, is it worth catching? Luke 18:9-14 (NIV) 9To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: 10“Two men went up to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Prayer Moves God Series

    Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 25, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
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    Understanding the prayer that moves God

    Why Prayer Moves God August 10, 2003 Am - Danny L. Williams Luke 18:1 I want to talk to you this morning from the subject “Why Prayer Moves God”. Let’s Pray, Concept of Prayer: The History Of God’s People is decorated with men and women of prayer. Down through out the bible to Jesus, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Selleck avatar

    God Loves Us When We Are Uncomfortable Series

    Contributed by David Selleck on Oct 26, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
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    Michael Yaconelli’s "Messy Spirituality" God’s Annoying Love for Imperfect People

    Template Oct 15, 2006 Messy Spirituality Series 3 Felt Need: Did Jesus have to turn everything upside down to get people like me to listen? Hoped for Results: Jesus was against the status quo, he loved the adventure of the unknown. Message: God loves us when we are uncomfortable Scripture: ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Not Good Enough Series

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jul 12, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 5,695 views

    Final Sermon in the Lost Sermon Series" Not Good Enough

    Over the last four weeks we have talked about the TV show “LOST”, but more importantly we have talked about what it mean to be lost. We have seen Jack –the Lost son, Claire—a woman caught in adultery, and Charley—the “wanna be” Rock Star whose life began to spiral out of control. Tonight, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Confirmation Essay -- Samantha Hietsch Age 13

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Jul 27, 2006
    based on 33 ratings
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    It doesn’t matter what we do. We are still God’s children and he still loves us no matter what and will forgive our sins when we repent.

    May 9, 2006 Confirmation Essay What My Faith in Jesus Means to Me By: Samantha Hietsch Everyone who knows me, knows that I love a lot of things especially Elvis Presley. But, the person that I love most is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God You There?

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,575 views

    SERMON ABOUT UNANSWERED PRAYERS.

    LUKE 18:10-14 GOD YOU THERE? INTRO: WHY ARE SOME PRAYERS UNANSWERED? 1: PHARISEE AND A PUBLICAN A)PHARISEE IS A PREIST B) PUBLICAN IS A TAX COLLECTOR C) TWO MEN OF TOTALLY DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS AND PROFESSIONS 2: TWO PRAYERS A) PHARISEE PRAYS AND GIVES THANKS AND BOASTS ABOUT HIMSELF AND WHAT ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Article #9 - Justification, Regneration And Adoption Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006
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    Number Nine in a 16-part series on the Nazarene Articles of Faith, this sermon deals with those things that occur during our conversion.

    Article of Faith #9 - Justification, Regeneration, and Adoption Date: Sunday, July 25, 2004 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell Before we begin our study on the Ninth Article of Faith this morning, I’d like to take a moment for a very quick review of the first eight articles. We began our study ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    I Want To Follow Jesus

    Contributed by John Russell on Dec 7, 2006
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    What does it mean to "follow Jesus"? This evangelistic message helps explain in real terms what exactly we are called to do.

    I WANT TO FOLLOW JESUS (Luke 18.18-30) Introduction Ask the average person on the street, or some of the people you know "are you a Christian?", they would probably answer, "of course". They would say that be-cause they aren’t atheist, Jewish, Islam, or Bhuddist. Ask the same person how you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Superficial Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Marie Harvin on Oct 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,320 views

    This sermon is about examining ourselves when we celebrate Thanksgiving this year. For many this day will be a time of praise, for others a time for pretext, for some a spiritual time and for others a superficial time.

    Introduction: Thanksgiving is a national holiday in the United States and Canada. It is a day set aside to give thanks for the blessings of the year. Thanksgiving Day is usually observed with religious services and with families celebrations. A large dinner featuring turkey, cranberries and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Respond Humbly Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Oct 12, 2006
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    This message explores the contrast of the Pharisee and the tax collector, helping us see why humility matters.

    “Respond Humbly” (Luke 18:9-14) Humility. It seems to be a distant character trait in our world today, doesn’t it? Even in our circle of churches, pride can creep in and become way too evident in our midst. Sometimes when I look around at our Christian culture, it reminds of this video… [Show ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pray Persistently Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Oct 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,545 views

    This odd parable about a widow and a judge shows us why we’re to pray persistently as the end approaches -- so we won’t give up!

    ¡§Pray Persistently¡¨ (Luke 18:1-8) Who knows what this picture is? Yep, you guessed it ¡V it is my fire pit! [SHOW PICTURE] And if you recall, a few months back I taught you how to pray (from Luke 11) and I used this fire pit as an example, remember? You¡¦re saying, ¡§Who could forget!¡¨ The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons I Learned From Emily

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 3, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,119 views

    Sermon on faith prompted by things my daughter has said (and that anyone’s kid has said)

    Introduction Last week I was taking Emily to school as I do each weekday morning. She often points out the things she sees and asks many questions. As we passed the rescue squad building on Broad Street in Gastonia an ambulance pulled out and she asked where they were going. Something occurred ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Don Jones avatar

    Avoiding Costly Mistakes - No Deal Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Oct 6, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,234 views

    The message focuses on the costly mistake of saying "No Deal" to Jesus.

    Avoiding Costly Mistakes - No Deal Luke 18:18-25 Pastor Don Jones West Glendale Baptist Church One of my favorite TV programs just came back on for its second season. It is called "Deal or No Deal". I honestly think people are mesmerized when they watch it. I am not sure if it is Howie’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist