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  • Dr. Scott Caudill avatar

    Do You Really Know The Lord?

    Contributed by Dr. Scott Caudill on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 14,921 views

    You say you know the Lord Jesus Christ. Do you really know the Lord?

    Do You Really Know The Lord? Philippians 3:7-11 Now we’ve studied from Paul’s epistle to the Philippian believers on numerous occasions before and found by doing so that this particular epistle has come to be known over the years as the epistle of Christian joy. I believe the reason will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Fruitful Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 8, 2005
    based on 49 ratings
     | 16,505 views

    Nature teaches us that if you are going to be fruitful, you have to: 1. Have your roots in good soil. 2. Have a healthy trunk and branches. 3. Have fertilization.

    A wealthy businessman, who was well known for being ruthless and unethical, told Mark Twain that before he died, he wanted to make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. He said that when he got there he wanted to climb to the top of Mount Sinai, where Moses received the Ten Commandments, and there read ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Build Your House On The Rock

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 25, 2002
    based on 138 ratings
     | 34,138 views

    Christ calls on us to build our houses with good bricks and stone on the foundation of Christ.

    June 2, 2002 Matthew 7:15-28 15 "Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. 16 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thorn bushes, or figs from thistles? 17 Likewise every good tree bears good ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    Our Weapons For Battle Series

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,261 views

    Recognizing spiritual conflict in our daily physical world requires spiritual weaponry - We have what it takes to take on the devil with God on our side and the weapons He supplies.

    Understanding Spiritual Battle: Our weapons for battle Text: Eph. 6:14-20 Big Idea: We have what it takes to take on the devil with God on our side and the weapons He supplies Our culture is much like the man who asked his wife what she’d like for her birthday. "I’d love to be six again," she ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    "Being "Wise And Learned” Vs. "Humility.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 29, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 9,255 views

    July 7, 2002 -- SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 9 Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Color: Green Title: “Being “Wise and Learned” vs. “Humility.”

    July 7, 2002 -- SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 9 Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Color: Green Title: “Being “Wise and Learned” vs. “Humility.” Jesus teaches that he is the way to the Father and that the way to him is the humble way. Chapters eleven to thirteen, are largely concerned with those ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Paul's Advent Prayer For The Thessalonians

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 28, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,468 views

    reflection on a part of Paul’s prayer for his Thessalonian congregation. Nothing flashy here, just straight forward stuff.

    November 30, 2003 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Whenever you go through a death in the family, it is obviously a difficult time. Within the past two weeks I’ve had more emotions run through me than trains at Grand Central Station. But as I look back at the two past weeks, I wouldn’t trade those ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    This Is Your Life? Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Apr 24, 2001
    based on 155 ratings
     | 5,588 views

    The sermon gets to the point of what God intended life to really be and specifically what did Jesus mean when He said that He came that we may have life and have it to the fullest.

    Personal Questions… This is Your Life? John 10:10 March 11, 2001 Intro: A. An associate pastor tells the story of Mac… Mac was a hard-driving, though businessman in his 70’s. He had been a church member for many years. But one Wednesday night as he heard the associate share his testimony, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Joy From Your Growth

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Oct 2, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 6,636 views

    Discover and rejoice in the seven signs of Christian maturity.

    Introduction: Steve Brown often points out that one is a Christian or he is not. One does not become more Christian over time. Likewise, one is pregnant, and does not become more pregnant over time. You either are or you aren’t pregnant, regardless of whether you are showing. The Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    An Inside Job Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Oct 10, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,942 views

    This is a part of a series I preached on Nehemiah’s one holy passion, the glory of God.

    One Holy Passion Nehemiah 5 March 25, 2001 ¡§An Inside Job¡¨ The challenges for Nehemiah seemed to fly fast and furious. After hearing the report of the reproach that Jerusalem had become and in prayer determining that God had laid it on his heart to do something about it, Nehemiah faced an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Getting Past The Glitter #4 - "Living" Differently About Christmas Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 28, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,787 views

    Last in Christmas series, this one about living with a Christmas attitude throughout the year.

    Getting Past the Glitter #4 - "Living" Differently about Christmas Romans 12:2, Philippians 2:3-8 December 26, 2004 Introduction Two young boys were spending the night at their grandparents’ house the week before Christmas. At bedtime, the two boys knelt beside their beds to say their prayers. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • David Flowers avatar

    Imagining Freedom Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,848 views

    In this message, part 3 in series Getting Free, Dave gets people thinking about the possibility of living lives that are free from the control of sin.

    GETTING FREE Sermon Three: Imagining Freedom Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers March 2, 2008 This series is called Getting Free. But over the last few weeks I have been talking to you mostly not about freedom, but about slavery to sin. Now as I begin today’s message it is not my ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Mack Armstrong avatar

    Heartfelt Happiness Hones Historic Holiday

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Nov 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,584 views

    Being thankful is not a Biblical option-it is a command. As I look at my situation in life from the past, to the present to the future-I want to obey this command and I have reasons to so do.

    PSALMS 95:2 HEARTFELT HAPPINESS HONES HISTORIC HOLIDAY I. HERITAGE: A. Home. B. Hardiness. C. Hedges. II. HIATUS: A. Health. B. Happiness. C. Homeland. III. HOPE: A. Heaven. B. Harvesting. C. Hallowedness. “Thanksgiving” is an unique American tradition. While we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Newman avatar

    How To Feel Good About Yourself Series

    Contributed by David Newman on Jan 2, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,795 views

    Learning to not live off the applause of others but only of God. Seeking God;s approval not that of friends and others

    The week after Christmas is the hardest week of the year for many people. This is the time when people are tested by the gifts they received or did not receive or by how people responded or did not respond to the gifts that were given. Some people are upset because they did not receive a thank ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    Suffering For Right And Wrong

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,830 views

    There will be times in our lives when we suffer for doing good deeds, but follow Jesus’ example and continue doing good deeds.

    Text: “Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good?” (I Peter 3:13). How many people here this morning like to do good deeds? We like to do good deeds because we were raised with that thought in mind. Our parents taught us the difference between good and evil. Our Sunday school ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • David Owens avatar

    Right Perspectives For Healing Division Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 29, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,377 views

    In 1 Corinthians 3, Paul answers two questions - what divides a church, and what brings unity.

    Introduction: A. How many of you know what this is a picture of? Right – the Leaning Tower of Pisa. 1. It is the freestanding bell tower, of the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa. 2. Construction began in 1173, and although the tower was intended to stand vertically straight, it began ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ