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  • Stan Simonik avatar

    Living In The Age Of Terror

    Contributed by Stan Simonik on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,528 views

    A message in response to the schoolhouse shootings in the Amish community of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

    Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, what kind of news do you anticipate when you turn on your TV set? Good news or bad news? Probably bad news. The media people have learned that the human psyche is attracted to bad news. The more tragic the news, the more attention we pay to it. We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Pray Persistently Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Oct 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,635 views

    This odd parable about a widow and a judge shows us why we’re to pray persistently as the end approaches -- so we won’t give up!

    ¡§Pray Persistently¡¨ (Luke 18:1-8) Who knows what this picture is? Yep, you guessed it ¡V it is my fire pit! [SHOW PICTURE] And if you recall, a few months back I taught you how to pray (from Luke 11) and I used this fire pit as an example, remember? You¡¦re saying, ¡§Who could forget!¡¨ The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You Hear Of Wars And Revolutions, Do Not Be Terrified

    Contributed by Carl Benge on Jan 5, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,046 views

    Looking for the blessing in life and not dwelling on what looks like the end.

    Some time ago a man was staying in a chalet in the Swiss Alps. Early one morning he heard what sounded like an earthquake. Hurriedly he got out of bed and ran to the front desk and asked if there was something wrong, if the mountains were breaking up? He was scared. The man at the front desk ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Drew Mills avatar

    You Know What Your Problem Is? Series

    Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,459 views

    Crushing the criticism that divides the family

    Theme: Family Busters Purpose: Crushing the criticism that divides the family We have all heard, “If you can’t say something good about somebody, don’t say anything at all.” Yet, why do we find it so hard to live up to that old saying? James had his own ideas on the cause of a critical spirit. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    'talking With God' Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 25, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,139 views

    Fourth in the series of Christian basics entitled firm foundations this one is called ’Talkling with God.’

    Phil 4:4 – 7. Talking to God You might remember the song by Bobby Mcferrin ‘Don’t worry, be happy!’ We find that most people worry unnecessary Statistics show that; 40% worry over things that don’t happen; 30% of people worry over the past that can’t be changed. 12% worry about untrue criticism ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Believers "To Do" List

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on May 17, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,293 views

    In light of the coming again of the Lord what is a believer to do?

    Text: 1 Peter 4:7-11 Title: The Believer’s “To do” list. Introduction “The end of all things is near. Therefore…”(v7a) The title of today’s message is the Believer’s “To do” list. I could have called it “The Christian’s “To do “ list but I deliberately chose not to. “The believer’s “To do” is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Wake Up! To Follow The Dream That Your Father Has Placed In You. Series

    Contributed by Tony Vila on Jul 22, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,317 views

    In order to WAKE UP! To follow the dream God has placed in you, we need to listen, let go and live!

    This is the last of the four part series on Dreams with my Father. In the last three, we talked about How to reach the dreams that God has placed in your heart and make them a reality. Today the title of my text is WAKE UP! To follow the Dream that your Father has placed in you. MAIN TEXT ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Key To A Good Life Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Feb 27, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,817 views

    The wise Father tells His children how to find quality in life by following wisdom.

    The Key to a Fulfilling Life Proverbs 1:20-33 Instructions are not always for the wise, or smart, or even reasonable. My nine favorite instructions are as follows: On Sears hair dryer: Do not use while sleeping. On a bag of Fritos: You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside. On ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Omnipresence Of God Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 26, 2013
     | 9,172 views

    A sermon on the omnipresence of God from Psalm 139:7-12 (Outline and main body of sermon taken from Jeffrey Anselmi at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/where-can-i-hide-from-god-jeffery-anselmi-sermon-on-promises-of-god-33421.asp, Introduction taken

    HoHum: Have children come up front and do Children’s Minute with them: Object needed: A tin can. Whenever I see a tin can like this one, it reminds me of how we used to walk along with my friends and kick the can down the road until we got to where we were going. Also, there is a game ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Character Trait 11: A Healthy Church Is Influential Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 9, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,360 views

    Jesus Christ commanded His church to be influential. We have a commission to impact people, principles and culture for Christ and His kingdom. How do we do this. We respond to His call to follow Him and be salt and light.

    Intro: The philosophies or ways of thinking of the world lead to a devaluing. The worldly philosophies of the 19th century led to the idea of a golden era with no more war or rumors of war. There were many that believed that a utopia would result from the right thinking of man. They really ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    America’s Four Gods

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on Jan 9, 2011
     | 7,439 views

    Sermon on a biblical view of God based on Acts 10:34-43

    FIRST SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY January 9, 2011 St. Andrew’s Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. “America’s Four Gods” Acts 10:34-43 Who does the grocery shopping for your household. I admire those who regularly wage the grocery store battles. Last year, I was part of the MOVE weight loss ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Family Name

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 20, 2020
     | 2,978 views

    A study in Psalm 75: 1 – 10

    Psalm 75: 1 – 10 Family Name To the Chief Musician. Set to “Do Not Destroy.” A Psalm of Asaph. A Song. 1 We give thanks to You, O God, we give thanks! For Your wondrous works declare that Your name is near. 2 “When I choose the proper time, I will judge uprightly. 3 The earth and all its ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Neal Nybo avatar

    Living In The Kingdom Of God

    Contributed by Neal Nybo on Apr 23, 2018
     | 6,506 views

    The Kindom is the first thing Jesus chooses to preach. He taught it consistently for three years and it was the final thing he told his disciples. It must be important.

    Does Jesus have a slogan? Everyone else does. Even if you don’t wear Nike shoes most of us know Nike wants us to Just Do It. Of course, Disneyland is the happiest place on earth. And Jesus wants to be sure we know, …? What? To be fair, his slogan hasn’t been on TV and billboards constantly. On the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mary Erickson avatar

    From The Street Where You Live To The Faraway Towns

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 8, 2021
     | 2,074 views

    Jesus' ministry pulls him in two directions: very close to the person in need and outwards to encounter all people. Our first instinct is to keep Jesus solely for ourselves. But as his divine grace lifts us up, he calls us outward into our lives of purpose

    February 7, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 1:29-39 From the Street Where You Live to the Faraway Towns Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. When I go for a walk along a neighborhood street, I like to look at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    His Family Views His Death Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 9, 2016
     | 5,382 views

    Death, Grief, Love, Compassion

    4 Views from the Cross – His Family Views His Death John 19:25-27 (p. 756) March 13, 2016 Introduction: There’s an old hymn that says, “Jesus keep me near the cross. There a precious fountain, free to all a healing stream, flows from Calvary’s mountain...in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ