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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    How To Lie With Statistics

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 5, 2008
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    For the Festival of Christ the King; We rely on false comparisons or we use half-truths to justify ourselves. Far better to find justification in committing ourselves to what God is about in the world.

    There are lies, and then there are lies. Little lies and big lies. Deceptions of all kinds. Some say it was Mark Twain, others British Prime Minister Disraeli, but someone remarked that there are three kinds of lies: plain lies, flat-out lies, and statistics. Plain lies, flat-out lies, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church; Grow Up! Series

    Contributed by Neil Olcott on Sep 10, 2009
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    Today’s Scripture is God’s Word to churches to be focused on building up the church to be mature and healthy! The Scriptures are directly telling us to focus on ourselves. Give attention to the church body and do what is necessary to make it healthier.

    Date: July 12th, 2009 Bible Text: Ephesians 4:7-16 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: Imagine for a moment going to the doctor and after a battery of tests she comes out and tells you, “Look, you need to stop doing all the things you’re doing!” Your volunteer work in the community, your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Does It Matter How Long We Live?”

    Contributed by Donovan Myers on Aug 24, 2005
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    Death is often perceived as the enemy, but could there be another perspective?

    Psalm 90 is the oldest psalm and was written by Moses. It was written during a very bleak time in Hebrew history. Moses was commissioned by God to lead the Israelites out of Egyptian bondage. After the miraculous escape through the Red Sea, Moses leads them toward the Promised Land, a land flowing ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Where Did Evil Go?

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Jul 18, 2009
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    WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO OUR COUNTRY? NOTHING IS WRONG ANYMORE, IT’S LIKE SIN DOESN’T EXIST!!!

    WHERE DID EVIL GO? 2 CHRONICLES 7:14 INTRO: THE GREY AREA 1: LIGHT AND DARKNESS A) THEY ARE NOT THE SAME B) NOT EVEN A LITTLE BIT C) EXACT OPPOSITES POINT: GOD TELLS US HE CREATED LIGHT AND DARKNESS ISA 45:7. PEACE AND EVIL, EVIL BEING TRANSLATED CALAMITY. THE FEELING WE HAVE FROM PUNISHMENT. ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The New Temple Really Exists Now

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 19, 2022
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    What we should do, routinely and habitually, is commit ourselves to acting rightly and then do not expect any reward, any promotion.

    Saturday of 20th Week in Course It’s always interesting when a reading from Scripture begins with the words “afterwards. . .” or “after this. . .” because when we hear those words we ask the question “after what?” So when we go back to chapter 42 of Ezekiel, we get the answer. Ezekiel, a prophet ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Far Better Series

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 20, 2023
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    Message 3 in our series through Philippians as we pause to center our focus on what Paul describes as "far better" (Bonus Message on Heaven).

    Have you ever noticed that life is always better when a vacation is on the horizon? It’s just a fact of life. When you’re going on a long trip you may contact a travel agency or you surf the net or talk to friends who have had a great experience somewhere. So you begin to look at pictures. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Leadership Without A Voice Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 24, 2008
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    This is the last of the ’Without" sermon series, dealing with the church remaining true to the gospel and not conforming to the world. As Christians we must ensure that the Voice of the church is clear, consistent, and conforming today.

    Leadership without a Voice Micah 3:1-6, 12 Intro Today we finish up our sermon series on the topic of “Without.” We have taken a look at multiple areas of the church that the world has done its best to influence. Today I want us to now take a look at the stand point of leadership, and more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You A Peacemaker Or Peacekeeper

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 6, 2009
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    Initial 2009 Sermon and the first sermon in a series ‘2 Things 2 B in 09’

    the years many people, including some of you, have sent me some really wonderful stories that often find their way into my sermons and this morning there is one that I received this week that provides an introduction, in probably one of my patented round about ways, to this sermon and sermon ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Embrace The Triangle Of Mediocrity Series

    Contributed by Rob Short on Mar 18, 2001
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     | 6,754 views

    The third in the series. About not taking risks or chances. Not having faith/trusting in God. Being crippled by fear. Something like that.

    The Seven Habits of Highly Ineffective Christians (3) Embrace the Triangle of Mediocrity Cardiff Heights Baptist Church 16 January 2000 Summer is one of my favourite TV watching times of the year. With all the tennis and cricket it is very easy to be wholeheartedly mediocre. But there was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Relationship Builders Pt.3 Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Apr 3, 2008
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     | 2,432 views

    The third pillar, which we are going to look at today, is forgiveness

    INTRO: It’s an amazing thing when you get your eyes off yourself. Do you know what happens? -You can see the world around you, all of a sudden there’s life and beauty that you didn’t notice before. It’s the same in relationships. When you get your eyes off yourself you will have deeper, more ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Wonder As I Wander Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 7, 2013
     | 6,706 views

    This is the final message in a series based on some of the most popular Christmas hymns.

    This is a Christmas carol written by folklorist and singer John Jacob Niles. The carol has its origins in a song fragment collected by Niles on July 16, 1933. This is the story behind the song. In the middle of the summer in 1933, the Morgans, a poor homeless family in Murphy, North Carolina, was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Crushed Expectations

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 8, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,409 views

    Here’s a word that will help the body deal with pain, sufferring, and disappointment. A big blessing to our church!

    Crushed Expectations Text: Psalm 6:1-7 O LORD, do not rebuke me in Your anger, Nor chasten me in Your hot displeasure. 2 Have mercy on me, O LORD, for I am weak; O LORD, heal me, for my bones are troubled.3 My soul also is greatly troubled; But You, O LORD—how long? 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Don't Be A Show Off

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Dec 14, 2018
     | 6,787 views

    This could be used as a stewardship sermon and hopefully would get people to realize that their is more to being a Christian than just filling a pew. Hopefully this sermon compels people to look beyond the superficial and truly look to their heart.

    (a note about the opening illustration; It is not my own but i don't know where I actually found it originally, it is tucked away with some notes I have.) There was a man who called a church and asked if he could speak to the Head Hog at the trough. The secretary said, "Who?" Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Are One In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 9, 2021
     | 3,204 views

    A sermon for the Sundays after Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 18

    August 8, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Ephesians 4:1-16 We Are One in the Spirit Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. In the 1960’s, Father Peter Scholtes was a parish priest on the south side of Chicago. As one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Servant Quarters Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 14, 2010
     | 6,383 views

    A study of chapter 42 verses 1 through 20

    Ezekiel 42: 1 – 20 Servant Quarters “ 1 Then he brought me out into the outer court, by the way toward the north; and he brought me into the chamber which was opposite the separating courtyard, and which was opposite the building toward the north. 2 Facing the length, which was one ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel