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  • Eric Sellgren avatar

    Get Your Priorities Right

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Jun 18, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 4,265 views

    Two wrongs never make a right!

    This week I was reading a book when I came across a fascinating legal case which I thought I`d share with you. This case involved two brothers whose father had died. In his will he gave equal shares of his estate to each of the brothers, but one of them, operating a legal fiddle, had got his ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Why God, Why?

    Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 3, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,030 views

    Making sense of our sufferings and pains

    Why God? Why? Making sense of our sufferings Romans 5:3-10 Romans 5:3-10 3 Not only this, but we also rejoice in sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, 4 and endurance, character, and character, hope. 5 And hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Master Key Of Effective Prayer

    Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 21,197 views

    What makes for an effective prayer life?

    READ: John 15:1-8 (Text: v7). [Read v7 again]. What EXACTLY does this verse mean? What is being promised here? It appears to be a kind of "BLANK CHEQUE" that God has signed for us, so that we can have whatever we want; but is that really the case? If it IS a "blank cheque", then why have I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Meaning Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on Apr 16, 2002
    based on 190 ratings
     | 11,447 views

    An Topical message on the difference that the resurrection makes.

    Easter Sunday 2002 Sunrise Service Read Matthew 28:1-7 Illustration: I read a story not too long ago about a particular family who was watching the Easter story on television. Although the entire family had seen the movie before one little girl was particularly moved by the movie. As Jesus was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stewardship Series

    Contributed by Eldon Reich on Sep 13, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 10,083 views

    Challenge for people to make a committment to give.

    STEWARDSHIP #5 CROSSING OVER Joshua 3:1-13 Today is our celebration Sunday. For 8 months we have been waiting for this Sunday to complete what our early forefathers started in 1886 It’s been an interesting journey as we have invited you to Be challenged to give sacrificially to something that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Mind Over Media

    Contributed by Kris Roberts on Apr 12, 2004
    based on 87 ratings
     | 6,979 views

    A look into the entertainment choices we make.

    “Mind over Media” (A look into the entertainment choices we make) 1. Introduction (show “Memory Check” clip) § Tonight we are going to take a look into the choices we make about entertainment and evaluate it they glorify God! § I can control your mind; want me to prove it? § Wait for response: ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Spencer Miller avatar

    Putting Christ Into Christmas

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,269 views

    Making Christ the focal point of the celebration.

    At this beginning of the Christmas season let us gather our families together and remind them through the reading of the Christmas story the real meaning of this great Christian celebration. Let us attempt to cause them to see for themselves that there is a great depth of richness of the glorious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 4,233 views

    What makes a peson truly wise?

    True Wisdom James 3:13-18 What makes a person truly wise? How do you know that someone is wise? These are great questions, let’s look to the book of James for some solid answers. The proof of widsom and understanding does not come from your words, instead it is borne out in your actions. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Backyard Religion

    Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 28, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 4,595 views

    a faith of our own making will not cut it

    1) Backyard Religion doesn’t take sin seriously. (17:1-2) ----------Godly sorrow vs. worldly sorrow (2Cor. 7:10) 2) Backyard Religion worships in spirit but not in truth. (17:3-6) ---------“There’s a way that seems right to a man but in the end it leads to death.” ---------“Not everyone who says ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Living The Super Bowl Life

    Contributed by Edwin Garvin on Jan 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,779 views

    The difference a "Super Bowl" spirit will make

    “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. 2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Tear The Roof Off, And Let's Have Church

    Contributed by Joe Robbins on Feb 28, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,050 views

    Jesus in the Mist makes all the difference

    "Tear The Roof Off, Let’s Have Church" Mark 2:1-12 I. Realization, God is in the House is what draws people. "A Genuine Move Of God" A. When we draw near, we expect something. 1. Hebrews 10:22 - Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Get Going! Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 28, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 25,424 views

    Deliberately make committed followers of Jesus.

    GET GOING! Matthew 28.18-20 S: Evangelism C: Mission Orientation Th: Never the Same Again Pr: DELIBERATELY MAKE COMMITTED FOLLOWERS OF JESUS. ?: How? How do we do that? KW: Essentials TS: We will find in our study of Matthew 28 three essentials to making committed followers of Jesus. CV: “We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Real Man's Faith

    Contributed by Larry Finley on Jun 19, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,156 views

    Real faith makes a real man

    A REAL MAN’S FAITH 6/12/08 Hebrews 11:24-29 S__L__R__ 1. RECANTS EGYPT’S POSITION Vs. 24 A. Personal Decision 1. Head –“come to years” a. mature enough to make a life changing decision b. probably around 40 yrs. old 2. Heart a. ‘refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    How To Come To Christ

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 30, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,247 views

    Excuses we make for not following Christ

    How to come to Christ There was a man who traveled to see Mother Teresa a few years ago. He found in her home pictures of multiarmed Hindu gods on the walls. He wondered why she would have such idols in her place. He later found out that was the way the Catholic theology ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • David Elvery avatar

    Follow The True Star Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on May 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,305 views

    Christmas Series - making Christmas meaningful

    “3 Things we can do to make this Christmas Meaningful – 1) Follow the true star of Christmas” Gladstone Baptist Church – 17/12/06 am S1 - What is Christmas about? Video “A Brief History of Christmas” Over the next couple of weeks, we are going to be looking at 3 things we can do to make this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist