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  • David Petticrew avatar

    How To Please God By Shopping

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 8,248 views

    A look at how God’s views issues like fair trade and exploitation and what an appropriate Christian response is.

    Introduction We have been looking at what it means to please God. We saw that it must start from faith. We also looked at what it means to please God with our minds and then this morning we looked at what it means to please God when we have disagreements. This evening we look at passage which tells ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    When You're Tempted, God Is Faithful

    Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Mar 19, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,937 views

    Encouragement for us in the face of temptation.

    March 14, 2004 — Third Sunday in Lent Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 When You Are Tempted, God Is Faithful Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. The Word of God for our study this Sunday is our second ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Rapture Of The Church

    Contributed by Steve Woods on Mar 26, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,422 views

    This message deals with the rapture of the church; when is it? Where do we go? What happens to us? What will we do afterward?

    Turn with me to 1.Corinthians 15:51-58. Today, we will take up a topic which was recommended to me by a member of this church. Now some preachers do not like for members to recommend sermon topics to them, but I do. I may not preach them all, but I will prayerfully consider any topic that any of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Generous God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 28, 2004
    based on 188 ratings
     | 30,431 views

    From the parable of the vineyard workers, understand the generosity of God’s grace and learn to extend grace and mercy to others.

    Parable of the Vineyard Workers This is not a well-liked story because it hits at our sense for what is fair and just. Our first impression is that it is not fair. Why? Why Jesus tells this parable? 20:1 “The kingdom of heaven is like…” It is a description of how God’s Kingdom functions. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Spirit Of God Is Alive And Well -- In You!

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 30, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 9,268 views

    LENT 5(A) - The Holy Spirit is alive and well in you because you are God’s own dear child and God’s heir of eternal glory.

    THE HOLY SPIRIT IS ALIVE AND WELL, IN YOU Romans 8:11-19 -- March 28, 2004 – LENT 5 ROMANS 8:11-19 11And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit, who lives in you. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Power To Defeat Your Defeat

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Mar 30, 2004
    based on 124 ratings
     | 37,039 views

    Spirutal warfare

    Micah 7:8:“Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall it in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me.” Now, make the following confessions loud and clear: ¨ I may lose a battle, but I will win the war, in the name of Jesus. ¨ This year, if the devil tries to discourage me, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Don't Eat Your Seed

    Contributed by James May on Mar 31, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 26,581 views

    The little cake that the widow of Zarephath gave to Elijah was the first fruits of her labor and the seed from which every blessing came into her life.

    DON’T EAT YOUR SEED by Pastor James May 1 Kings 17:8-24 1 Kings 17:8-9, "And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, Arise, get thee to Zarephath, which belongeth to Zidon, and dwell there: behold, I have commanded a widow woman there to sustain thee." Zarephath means smelting-shop, "a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    American Idols: Baal And Molech Today Series

    Contributed by Jamie Greening on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 68 ratings
     | 19,379 views

    This sermon covers the background and current application of Baal and Molech worship.

    BC-Jeremiah 32:30-35 FC-Jeremiah 32:35 Motif-“Baal and Molech have long arms” Title-“American Idols: Baal and Molech in our Culture” Enhancer: Today’s we talk about two bad guys from the Old Testament; Baal and Molech. These guys were like old luggage—they never went away and were always a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Truth Detectors 1.2: The Truth About The Bible Series

    Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Apr 28, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,649 views

    This is the second message in a series on basic Christian doctrine. It provides the foundation for a proper view of God’s Word. (04-25-04)

    *Outlines, fill-in-the-blank sheets, and Microsoft PowerPoint presentations are available. For more information, please contact pastorgeoff@bellsouth.net. Truth Detectors [Episode 1] Message 2 - “The Truth About the Bible” 2 Timothy 3:14-17 Opening Illustration / Participation This illustration ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Believe In God Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 7, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,187 views

    The Apostles’ Creed begins with an affirmation of faith in God. This sermon shows that faith in God comprises knowledge of God, acknowledgement of God, and dependence upon God.

    Introduction As we continue our series in The Apostles’ Creed I would like to examine today what it means to believe in God. Please listen as I recite the Apostles’ Creed: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Truth Detectors 1.4: The Truth About Jesus Series

    Contributed by Geoff Baggett on May 10, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,340 views

    This is the fourth message in a series on basic Christian doctrine. It provides the foundation for a proper understanding of the doctrine of Jesus Christ. (05-09-04)

    *Outlines, fill-in-the-blank sheets, and Microsoft PowerPoint presentations are available. For more information, please contact pastorgeoff@bellsouth.net. Truth Detectors [Episode 1] Message 4 “The Truth About Jesus” John 14:6-7 Opening Illustration Several years ago at a passion play an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Schmidt avatar

    A Successful Failure Series

    Contributed by Peter Schmidt on May 11, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,271 views

    A Successful Failure I. In Our Lives II. In The Church

    Easter 5 Acts 13:44-52 In the 1930s, there was a woman who was baking cookies. She was using a recipe that dated back to colonial times for butter cookies, but she wanted to do a twist on the recipe. Wanting to make chocolate-flavored cookies, she cut up a Nestlé chocolate bar and put the chunks ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Feeding On The Word Of God - Getting The Most Out Of Your Bible

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 15, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 19,104 views

    Message about how to intake the Word of God.

    Feeding on the Word of God - Getting the Most Out of Your Bible Matthew 4:4 May 16, 2004 Introduction The Word of God is essential in the life of anyone who claims to be a follower of Christ, because the Bible first of all tells us how to become a Christian, and then how to follow Jesus in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Christian And Government #1 - Understanding The Role Of Government Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 22, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,208 views

    First in a 3-part series on how Christians should view and participate in governmental issues.

    The Christian and Government #1 - Understanding the Role of Government Romans 13:1-7 May 23, 2004 Introduction It was not my intention to talk about this whole issue of government at this point of the year. I was going to talk about it in October, a week or two before the elections in November, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Finding Ways To Build Your Strength Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 6, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,588 views

    Growing stronger in service and faith.

    SERIES: ACTS 18:1-11 TEXT: ACTS 18:1-11 TITLE: “FINDING WAYS TO BUILD YOUR STRENGTH” INTRODUCTION: A. Maltbie Babcock: Be strong! We are not here to play, to dream to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ