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  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Alpha Male Or Child Of God

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 19, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,740 views

    Many times winning at all costs is the mantra that we live by. But Jesus challenges us to become like a child - what does that mean, really, and how does it help God rescue us?

    Why is it that we always measure everything by who the best at it or who’s the richest or most popular or highest ranking or most powerful? Every year we have lists and competitions and contests to determine these things – the Super Bowl, the NBA playoffs, the Forbes list of the richest Americans, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    Marriage Conflict Resolution Series

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 21, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,151 views

    Part 5 of 5 "The Lord of the Rings" Every long term relationship has problems eventually. Here are some ground rules for fighting "Biblically".

    Conquest for the Rings The Lord of the Rings (part 5 of 5) 14 Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish. 15 ¶ Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    Relationships Min. Standard

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 30, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 1,982 views

    Even Christians fail to apply the eternal principles for restoring relationships. God’s Word will work in your life or ministry.

    Minimum Requirements for Relationships 14 Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish. 15 ¶ Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    The World Is Watching

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jan 17, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,059 views

    Because the world is watching us, we can be stumbling blocks or stepping stones to the Kingdom of God.

    The World Is Watching TCF Sermon December 31, 2000 Let’s start this morning with a history lesson It was Summer, 1968 - time of turmoil in America, for several reasons -not the least of which was the controversy over the war in Vietnam - like this year which ends today, 1968 was an election ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stumbling Blocks

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 4, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 13,845 views

    Woe to the one who causes a Christian to stumble and fall

    INTRODUCTION • A 104 year-old woman was being interviewed by a Christian reporter. The reporter asked, Is it easier or more difficult to live the Christian life the older you get. The lady thought for a second and said, “Well, there is less peer pressure!” • If you have been a Christian for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Gerald avatar

    The Danger Of Offenses

    Contributed by John Gerald on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 9,756 views

    Offenses are very common, but we are warned against committing them.

    THE DANGER OF OFFENSES Rev. John W. Gerald I. THE OFFENSE OF PRIDE Matt. 18:1 At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? 2 And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, 3 And said, Verily I say unto you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Matthew Oliver avatar

    Pride - The Greatest Sin

    Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,539 views

    Many of the failures of todays world to enact the gospel are the result of human pride. Only by God’s grace through self-denial can we hope to overcome

    20 June 2002 Evening Prayer St John the Evangelist Cold Lake Psalm 85 1 Samuel 2:27-36 Matthew 18:10-20 An anonymous man of God prophesies to Eli about his fate and the fate of his sons for their failure to follow God – you see Eli’s Sons are taking more than their share of the sacrifice and are ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Commitment To The Lost

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 130 ratings
     | 10,825 views

    If Christ is the Savior, why are we not committed to the lost?

    INTRO.- God, our loving Father, wants no one to be lost, but sometimes we act like we don’t care. ILL.- A Tea Party I had a little tea party This afternoon at three. ‘Twas very small – Three guests in all – Just I, Myself and Me Myself ate all the sandwiches While I drank up the tea; ‘Twas also ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Fred Sigle avatar

    Is It Really The Lord's Will?

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 115 ratings
     | 8,540 views

    On 9/11/01 I overheard several people who assigned the attack on America as being the will of God. Are such events really the Lord’s will?

    IS IT REALLY THE LORD’S WILL? A. Matthew 18:7-14 (READ and COMMENT) 1. This text talks about HUMAN DECISIONS, TROUBLE in the world, and concludes it by discussing what is or what is not the WILL of God. COMMENT: We use the phrase, "This is the WILL of God" quite regularly. We consign the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living With Child-Like Purpose

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on May 8, 2001
    based on 87 ratings
     | 5,755 views

    In becoming like little children, we can live with a purpose that will endure.

    Live With a Child-like Purpose Pastor Jim Luthy Last week we discovered Jesus confronting his disciples about their approach to greatness in the Kingdom of God. It seems they were developing a worldly approach, which creeps into our thinking dressed as religion. They thought, you might recall, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Doing Without

    Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Jul 24, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,494 views

    How renunciation, in a consumer age, is vital for spiritual development

    Gold Within - Nuggets Of Christian Character: Doing Without Bible Reading: Matthew 6: 10,25-34; 18: 7-9 Catechism Reading: Q/A 124, 125 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO "I never ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Etterling avatar

    Tell Me That Story

    Contributed by Paul Etterling on Jun 1, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,790 views

    A sermon on salvation using the illustrative parable of the lost sheep.

    Introduction Last weekend as I sat in the hospital room with my wife, our nephew Trenton, found a can of shaving cream sitting on the table. He picked up the can, brought it over to me and began to ask questions about it. So, I began to explain to him that when he got older like Uncle Paul and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Leslie Trombly avatar

    Child Abuse

    Contributed by Leslie Trombly on Jun 14, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 20,911 views

    Our responsibility to Victims of child Abuse

    Child Abuse & Neglect What Does God say about abusers? -------------------------------- Abuse in any form is not only harmful and detremential to the abuser and the abused; but it is also a sin. It is a sin of the worst kind. I Corinthians 6:9-10 speaks of abusers and how the Lord feels ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Todd Goodwin avatar

    Missing In Action (Mia)

    Contributed by Todd Goodwin on Jun 22, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 7,537 views

    We can help those who are missing in action and help bring them home by applying three principles from scripture to our lives.

    S-ubject: Apostasy C-entral Theme: Teens who leave Jesus O-bjective: We can help those who are missing in action and help bring them home by applying three principles from scripture to our lives. R-ationale: #1: OBSERVE YOUR ENVIROMENT #2: SEARCH AND RESCUE #3: RESTORE ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Childlike Or Childish 2

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 8, 2003
    based on 126 ratings
     | 16,905 views

    Christ told us to come as children Paul tells us to grow up, how do we find a balance.

    It had started out quite innocently. But then again it usually does. It was just a discussion. They had just been sitting around chewing the fat and somebody had mentioned how important so and so were going to be in heaven. “I don’t think so” said Peter “He hasn’t got what it takes.” Well it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan