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  • Family Ties: My Big Fat Greek Wedding Series

    Contributed by J John on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,538 views

    I am Greek. And if you’ve seen My Big Fat Greek Wedding, you’ll have seen some of my relatives - including my mother, who is a travel agent for guilt trips. (Recently, she returned the Christmas presents that my wife and I bought for her.)

    --note-- 2002: IFC Films Directed by Joel Zwick Nia Vardalos as Toula John Corbett as Ian Rated PG for sensuality and language - - - - - I am Greek. And if you’ve seen My Big Fat Greek Wedding, you’ll have seen some of my relatives - including my mother, who is a travel agent for guilt trips. ...read more

  • Shutting The Heavens To Release The Miraculous

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 29, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,775 views

    A message that proves that God is present even in the "dry" times of life.

    1 Kings 17:1 KJV And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word. I. THE TIMES SURROUNDING ELIJAH -1 Kings 17 begins with “and.” It was a ...read more

  • Two More Questions Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 6, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,082 views

    In this passage the Apostle Paul asks and answers two questions, one dealing with God’s faithfulness, and the second dealing with our sin.

    Scripture Today we resume our study in the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Romans. My series is titled, Romans: The Good News of God.” The Apostle Paul wrote this letter, the greatest letter ever written, to explain to the Christians in Rome, and to all Christians, how God brings us into a right ...read more

  • Unity … It's Not Just A Concept

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,810 views

    A sermon on unity in the church giving the incentives, imperatives and incarnation of unity in the church

    "The Battling Baptists" ... that’s the reputation Baptists have, according to Walter Shurden. Baptists are born fighters because they were born fighting. Early Baptists were known as law-breakers. Shurden writes, "They broke the laws in England and they broke the laws in America. And they broke ...read more

  • The Ten Commandments – The Truth And Nothing But The Truth Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 20, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,739 views

    THE TEN COMMANDMENTS – The Truth and Nothing But the Truth. Whose family are you a member of? God’s family speaks the language of truth.

    • Exodus 20:3-17 (NIV) [3] You shall have no other gods before me. [4] You shall not make for yourself an idol. . . [7] You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God. . . [8] Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. . . [12] Honor your father and your mother. . . [13] You shall not ...read more

  • Deal... Or No Deal?

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 16, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,708 views

    Our lives are defined by the nature of our choices.

    Title: Deal… or No Deal? Text: I Kings 21:1-10 (11-26) Thesis: Our lives are defined by the nature of our choices. Introduction Perhaps you are familiar with NBC’s Deal or No Deal game show? Howie Mandel is the host. There is a bevy of beautiful young women on a stage, each is holding a brief ...read more

  • And You Call Yourself A Christian? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,002 views

    The danger that confronts religious people is that they rely on their performance to gain right standing with God.

    Scripture Several years ago I was pulled over by a police officer for running a red light. “Why did you do it?” he asked. “Well, Officer,” I explained. “I am a pastor. One of the members of our church is about to have open heart surgery at Harrisburg General Hospital. I got off to a late start ...read more

  • Friends Don't Let Friends Grab Glory Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 18, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,746 views

    God’s glory is man’s greatest good.

    Introduction (Sermon #8 in a Series on the Gospel of John) You have likely heard the slogan, “Friends don’t let friends drive drunk.” The idea is simple: we may feel like doing something, but, in fact, it would be better if we did not. We recognize that we are easily manipulated, the excitement ...read more

  • Finally—getting People To Do What You Want Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 1, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,614 views

    God uses our praying together to change the world.

    Scripture Introduction I often remind my family of a profound truth I have learned from living: you cannot make people do what you want. Even if it is in their best interest, even if they should do it, matters little. You cannot make people do what you want. You have tried. You have shown your ...read more

  • Not All Who See, See (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 8, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,886 views

    God’s work cannot be seen by those who are proud of their spiritual sight.

    Scripture Introduction My sister sent me a newsletter from Timberdoodle, a supplier for homeschooling families. The article noted a problematic teaching in a Children’s Study Bible used in Sunday school. Referring to Matthew 3.12, the footnote said, “This means that Jesus will come to separate ...read more

  • Opportunity Found Me Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,227 views

    Esther, Pt. 4

    OPPORTUNITY FOUND ME (ESTHER 4) Peanuts’ Lucy asked Charlie Brown as they were walking together: “Why do you think we’re put here on earth, Charlie Brown?” Charlie Brown gave a simplistic answer: “To make others happy.” Lucy stopped and reflected: “I don’t think I’m making anyone very happy. Of ...read more

  • Criticizing God Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,734 views

    God draws criticism until we are drawn to God.

    Scripture Introduction A miller and his son were driving their donkey to sell at the market when they met a group of women: “Look there,” cried one, “did you ever see such foolish fellows, trudging on foot when they might ride?” The old man hearing this, quickly placed his son on the ...read more

  • So, You Want To Be Happy? Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 10, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,609 views

    Find joy in the journey.

    SO, YOU WANT TO BE HAPPY? Philippians 4.10-23 S: Joy Th: Toward the Goal Pr: FIND JOY IN THE JOURNEY. ?: How? How do we find it? KW: Source TS: We will find in our study of Philippians 4 three sources that are key to finding joy in the journey of life. CV: “We will passionately pursue full ...read more

  • "So Close And Yet So Far!"

    Contributed by Lee Miller on Aug 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,137 views

    I believe there are hundreds of thousands and maybe even millions in the church of America and around the world who are close to, in other words, “not far from the Kingdom of God.”

    “So Close and Yet So Far!” It was one of the best football games ever. Remember Super Bowl XXXIV between the Rams and Titans? In the final seconds Tennessee was driving for the game-tying touchdown and on the final play Kevin Dyson caught a pass over the middle and lunged ...read more

  • Why Does God Allow Evil? Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,393 views

    Why God chooses to allow the existence of evil even though He is good enough and powerful enough to end it.

    Since today is Palm Sunday we’re reminded of the day that the crowds waved palm branches to honor Jesus as He rode into Jerusalem. Waving palm branches was the Jewish custom of honoring a king and for a brief period of time it seemed the people wanted to recognize Christ’s right to reign. ...read more