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  • Paul Decker avatar

    Attitude Check Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 15, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,298 views

    Live humbly before others.

    ATTITUDE CHECK Philippians 2.1-4 S: Humility C: Service, Father’s Day Th: Toward the Goal Pr: LIVE HUMBLY BEFORE OTHERS. ?: Why? KW: Reason TS: We will find in our study of Philippians 2.1-4 three reasons why we should live humbly before others. CV: “We will purposefully practice being a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heavenly Shoes

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 25, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,921 views

    A message on the Christian life based on a pair of shoes.

    HEAVENLY SHOES Ephesians 6:15 INTRO: What do you look for in a pair of shoes when you go out to purchase a new pair? You look for a good fit, shoes that are well made, won’t hurt your feet or make them sore, long lasting, durable, soft, good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If So – What Then?

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,260 views

    A message about the difficulity of living a Christian life.

    IF SO – WHAT THEN? 1 Peter 4:17-19 INTRO: Scarcely saved points out the difficulty of Salvation. Some think it is easy to begin by believing, but the prophet cries, "Who hath believed", and Jesus asks, "When the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Model Walk

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,671 views

    Paul’s instructions to the church at Thessalonica on how to live for Christ.

    THE MODEL WALK 1 Thessalonians 4:1-18 INTRO: We live in times when it is hard to live a Christian life. We want to live for Christ, and walk as He would have us to walk, but we may not know what to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Need For Preparation

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,897 views

    In our impatient world we do many things on the "spur of the moment", even in our churches. This message is about God’s expectation of being prepared as his servants.

    THE NEED FOR PREPARATION Luke 12:47 INTRO: There is a great need today for preparation. We do many things with out first preparing to do them. Today, we want to look at some of these things and see if we can find the need to prepare. I. PREPARATION FOR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Addicted To The Ministry

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jul 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,692 views

    The four signs of an addiction are also the four components of a meaningful ministry

    ADDICTED TO THE MINISTRY Text: 1 Corinthians 16:13 – 16 Introduction: • Ministry = “service” o To God (Playing an instrument) o To other Christians (Deacon) o To the unsaved (Prison ministry) o To those in need (Counseling) • Addicted = Old English for “devoted” • Four ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Christian Spirituality

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Jul 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,671 views

    Spirituality is grounded in committed Christian living.

    Trinity 8 Proper 10A What is Christian spirituality Isaiah 55:1-5, 10-13 Thus says the Lord: “Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Why do you spend your money for that which is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What Is Worship? Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 14, 2007
    based on 80 ratings
     | 73,209 views

    This is the first in a series of messages in conjunction with Dwayne Moore’s "Thirty Days of Praise"

    “What Is Worship” - #1 John 4:7-24 * Please take you Bibles and turn with me to John 4. In just a moment we’ll read verses 7-24. * I read a story this week of a little boy whose parents were avid sports fans. They didn’t miss a game. On the other hand, they went to church services only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Road Signs

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,748 views

    A sermon on 2 Kings 4:1-7 on filling up empty vessels (Much material and title taken from "One Month to Live" Day 22 by Kerry and Chris Shook)

    Sermon for 1/10/2010 Road Signs (Day 22 of One Month to Live) 2 Kings 4:1-7 Introduction: A. If we had only a limited amount of time to live, the temptation might be to plead with God for a miracle to extend our lives. This is called bargaining. God doesn’t work that way. Oh, God might ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Should We Stay Or Should We Go?

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 29, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,626 views

    A message on the Transfiguration

    SHOULD WE STAY OR SHOULD WE GO? Mark 9:2-9 Sunday, March 9, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Jesus has just informed the disciples of the difficulties that lie ahead. • The transfiguration serves as an anchor for them to hold onto in the coming storm. • It foreshadows the work Christ can do in every ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Session #2 "Why We Exist As A Church?" Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,023 views

    Sermon Series I preach when our Church went through Rick Warren's C.L.A.S.S. Christian Life And Service Seminars Thanks to Rick Warren for the Foundation of this Sermon Series

    1 Corinthians 1:10 "Let there be real harmony among you so there won't be any split in the church. I plead with you to be of one mind, united in thought and purpose." (LB) Question: Why does Calvary exist as a church? Matthew 5:13-16 Calvary's Vision: Loving God, Loving Others and Serving the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Saints In The Mirror Series

    Contributed by Matthew Olanrewaju on Nov 5, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,138 views

    As we celebrate The All Saints Day so we are made aware of the living saints of toady. Christ challenges us as he pronounces us Blessed In the Beatitudes, a template for the living saints of our world. Next time you hold a mirrow or stand in front of one,

    For centuries the first Sunday in November has been marked in the Christian Calendar and lectionary as the All Saints Sunday, and celebrated across the Christian Churches world wide. If a Sunday is catholic, this is it. All Saints Sunday is truly universally celebrated not because we were ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Owens avatar

    A Compassionate Heart Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,245 views

    Jesus had a compassionate heart, and so should we.

    A. How many of you like Winnie the Pooh stories? 1. In one poignant story, we see Pooh Bear walking along a river bank. 2. Eeyore, his stuffed donkey friend, suddenly appears floating downstream, on his back of all things, and is obviously troubled about the possibility of drowning. 3. Pooh calmly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    He - Psalm 119:33-40 Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 9, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 25,845 views

    Do we rely on God in our service to Him? Or do we try to do things on our own? Here the psalmist gives us a template of how we must know and understand that we rely on God... that we will fail on our own, and we must go to God and ask Him to equip us and

    He November 9, 2011 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wednesday Bible Study Series Psalm 119:33-40 (ESV) – 5 of 22 As we come to this passage (33-40) we find the psalmist asking God to provide several things for him… but not for his edification, but to equip Him to be the leader God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Arguments Of False Prophets

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 15, 2011
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     | 2,470 views

    I. EXORDIUM: If you're a false prophet, please raise your hand. Of course, no one wants to be a false prophet, so avoid them. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General III. OBJECTIVES: To learn the qualities of false prophets, so we can avoid them.

    I. EXORDIUM: If you're a false prophet, please raise your hand. Of course, no one wants to be a false prophet, so avoid them. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General III. OBJECTIVES: To learn the qualities of false prophets, so we can avoid them. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:3-4 (MKJV) 1 Timothy 6:3 If ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal