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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    What Is Wrong With Halloween

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 16, 2002
    based on 98 ratings
     | 9,780 views

    Halloween is a Satanic Holiday!

    ’WHAT IS WRONG WITH HALLOWEEN?" Thesis: Halloween is a Satanic Holiday! Material and information taken from the book “Halloween and Satanism” by Phil Phillips and Joan Hake Robie. TEXT: II Cor. 6:15-17 What harmony is there between Christ and Belial ? What does a believer have in common with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Lord's Prayer Series

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Jan 20, 2002
    based on 190 ratings
     | 28,103 views

    This prayer was addressed to the Father, but intended to be overheard.

    This remarkable model prayer contains none of the things that take up so much room in our prayers. Boston newspaper reported on a prayer given by a noted clergyman: “one of the most eloquent prayers ever delivered to a Boston audience.” Lyndon Johnson’s press secretary, Bill Moyers, was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace-Givers

    Contributed by David Swensen on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 7,188 views

    We have been given grace by God. But now what? Did you know He expects us to pass that grace onto others? Learn how to be a better grace-giver.

    INTRODUCTION Al Masters lives in the eastern part of Pennsylvania. He is married and he had a little boy and a small business. He considered himself very blessed. And then, just before Christmas, quite some years ago, his little boy was killed by a 15 year old driving without a license. Al Masters ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Returning To Our Proper Place In God Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Jan 26, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,597 views

    We continue our walk with Jacob as he meets Esau. Jacob shows us a great deal of wise stewardship in this chapter. Jacob follows through and returns home in obedience to God.

    Returning to Our Proper Place in God Jacob’s Reunion with Esau Jacob’s Return in obedience to God’s Promised Land I noticed in the Bristol Bay Times this week that a serviceman and his family were able to visit Dillingham. Imagine he had been gone 13 years. I know that when Gloria and I leave ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go, Go, Go Series

    Contributed by Shawn Ragan on Nov 30, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,145 views

    This sermon, the fourth and conluding sermon in this series, is a short review of what we have covered, and a look at the problems the early church faced in following this command.

    Go, Go, Go Church of God Seventh Day Meridian, ID November 25, 2000 INTRODUCTION Good Morning Good Thanksgiving Today, we will be concluding what we have been talking about throughout this last month: The Commission in Matthew 28:18-20. With it being Thanksgiving weekend, I also have a message ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dan Dunn avatar

    Stop, Thief! Take It All!

    Contributed by Dan Dunn on Dec 2, 2000
    based on 90 ratings
     | 9,127 views

    We are called to be "ready disciples," accountable for our living in such a way that we will ready for the Second Coming of Christ, no matter when it takes place.

    "Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what time of night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into. So you also must be ready, because the Son ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Who Are You Stealing From? Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000
    based on 126 ratings
     | 4,452 views

    A look at how people steal from others and from God

    Let’s start this morning by taking a little informal survey. Anyone here ever had money stolen from them? Ok, how about tools, anyone ever have tools stolen, how about borrowed and not returned? Anyone ever have a bicycle stolen, Anyone ever have a car stolen. What about having something stolen ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Where Peace Begins Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 10, 2000
    based on 97 ratings
     | 9,060 views

    Peace begins in the heart, and is not imposed from outside, for discord also begins within; but in a committed relationship there is a matrix for genuine peace.

    It had been a long, tiring day. A day full of frustrations. Plans so carefully laid in the morning had been forcefully set aside by evening. Good intentions for a day of accomplishment had been ruthlessly destroyed by many intrusions. Now it was night, and cold, and lonely. No one around. No ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Old Testament Christmas

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 26, 2000
    based on 119 ratings
     | 27,979 views

    Christmas begins in the OT with the promise of the Messiah.

    Christmas really begins in the Old Testament. The promise of a coming Messiah filled the pages of the Hebrew Bible, and the Jews were watching for his coming. It is interesting that the Jews use a different arrangement of the Old Testament books than we do. After the first five books there is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Mother’s Day - Security Or Insecurity?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 16,539 views

    Let’s talk about family security, and the lack of it; about the things that cause insecurity and the things that can develop security in the home.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. Today is Mother’s Day, a day on which mothers are specially honored. Many receive cards or flowers or candy as husbands & children try to show them just how much they are loved & appreciated. And many restaurants will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Cry For Revival And Visitation

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 8, 2001
    based on 262 ratings
     | 11,393 views

    Revival and visitation comes when the fundamental call to Holiness is answered.

    Human tragedy, the death of a loved one or beloved prominant person, the devastation of rampant crime or war, natural disssters, etc., affect everyone and shine a spotlight on the shortness of this life causing a stirring in the heart for answers this world can't give and a hunger for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dave Martin avatar

    The Rapture And Left Behind! Series

    Contributed by Dave Martin on Jan 9, 2001
    based on 204 ratings
     | 8,232 views

    Without warning millions of people instantly vanish from the face of the earth! Civilization is torn apart, chaos reigns. The Rapture has just occurred!

    The Rapture and Left Behind! "Left Behind" series Part 1 Text: 1Co. 15-50-53 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - Jan. 7, 2001 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! 1 Cor. 15:50-53 I declare to you, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    "God Is Ever-Watchful.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Sep 6, 2001
    based on 160 ratings
     | 11,067 views

    FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST SEPTEMBER 16, 2001 LUKE 15:1-10

    FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST SEPTEMBER 16, 2001 LUKE 15:1-10 Thank you Heavenly Father for being ever-watchful even when we are not and for seeking us out when we are lost and pointing us in the right direction when we lose something valuable. Amen. Title: “God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    The Danger Of Anger Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Sep 11, 2001
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,630 views

    Danger in itself is not wrong. But there are temnptations we face to deal with our anger unhelpfully.

    I want to talk today about the danger of anger; or more accurately about the temptation to let our anger consume us. Now let’s face it, every one of us will experience anger from time to time, some more than others. Some of us are probably more prone to anger due to our emotional makeup, but all of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Cooper Abrams III avatar

    Would You Deny Him, Or Die For Christ?

    Contributed by Cooper Abrams Iii on Sep 17, 2001
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,666 views

    Addressing the Columbine High School Tragedy

    Would you Deny Him...or Die for Christ? Phil. 1:21-24 Date: May 2, 1999 By Cooper Abrams INTRO: Most of us are fully aware of what happened in Littleton, Co, when two teenage boys took guns and pipe bombs into the their high school and cold bloodedly murdered 14 of their class mates and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist