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Judges - Lessons From History Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 30, 2000

based on 91 ratings

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Lessons from history as found in the book of Judges

One of my favourite lines from the TV series, Mash, was the statement that this was the latest ’war to end all wars’. The point they were making of course was that we never seem to learn from history. No matter how bad our experience of history is, we never seem to be able to learn our lesson so we ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-7

Denomination: Anglican

Ordinary Heroes Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Oct 10, 2001

based on 31 ratings

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

One Holy Passion Nehemiah 3 March 4, 2001 ¡§Ordinary Heroes¡¨ Back when it was still a novelty to sing choruses; back when we youth thought that ¡§Pass It On¡¨ and ¡§I Wish We¡¦d All Been Ready¡¨ was the height of Christian cool; back when bell bottoms were in for the first time, one of the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Love The Truth Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 16, 2001

based on 57 ratings

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First in series on the "Little Guys," those books of Scripture that don’t get as much talk from the pulpits.

Love the Truth 2 John October 7, 2001 Introduction As I was praying about what God would have me cover over the next few weeks before entering the Christmas season, I was impressed with the idea that we should spend some time in what I call “the little guys,” or small books of the Bible that get ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Finding Joy Amidst Life's Surprises

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 22, 2005

based on 13 ratings

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Christmas is meant to be joy time, and in the stories of Christmas from the Biblical to the secular there is a theme of joy amidst surprises that runs through them.

Finding Joy Amidst Life’s Surprises Luke 1:39-55 (New International Version) 39At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, 40where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. 41When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-55

Denomination: Lutheran

Ungrateful Attitude Or Grateful Aptitude

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Jun 30, 2005

based on 25 ratings

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Be Grateful for Everything

Ungrateful Attitude or Grateful Aptitude 1 Thes. 5:12-17 12 My friends, we ask you to be thoughtful of your leaders who work hard and tell you how to live for the Lord. 13 Show them great respect and love because of their work. Try to get along with each other. 14 My friends, we beg you to warn ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-17

Denomination: Methodist

Birthmarks Of A Believer (C) Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jul 22, 2005

based on 3 ratings

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Series inspired by What every Christian Ought to Know by Adrian Rogers and Saved without a Doubt by John Macarthur

Sermon Series: “Blessed Assurance” Sermon #3: “Birthmarks of a Believer (C)” Text: I John 5:13 INTRODUCTION: Welcome to week 4 of a 5 week study on how to be assured of our salvation. QUOTE: Remember that I have been stressing the point that faith alone saves – but faith that saves will never ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Record Plays, Will You Like The Tune?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 23, 2005

based on 64 ratings

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What are you recording for your final performance?

When the Record Plays Will You Like The Tune? For some of the younger folks in the audience you may not remember a record player or records. CDs are possibly all you know. Well, a record is like a CD only bigger and usually black though I have seen red, blue and green ones.. They started ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

New & Improved Or Tired & Old Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 25, 2005

based on 8 ratings

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Sometimes the new and improved isn’t - and we become leary. When God came up with a new and improved way to approach Him, some thought the new way was uncomfortable so they wanted to go back.

There’s no doubt that we as humans like the comfortable and the familiar. Especially when presented with challenges - we like what we know. My dog is like that. She knows that when we are finished exercising on Saturday morning that it’s time for her walk. And at a certain time in the evening - she ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-2

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Worthy Centurion

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 7, 2006

based on 41 ratings

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A marvellous faith was not the only virtue possessed by the Centurion whose slave was healed by Christ.

Jesus has just spent the better portion of His day healing the multitudes that flocked to him and, on a plain in the countryside near Capernaum, He had delivered a long sermon. We find our chapter beginning with the close of that sermon. Verse 1, “He had completed all His discourse in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Know The Difference Between Whitewashing And Washing White?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 31, 2005

based on 15 ratings

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There are many external problems that are a manifestation of a deep internal problem. We must get to the root of the problems to correct them.

WHITEWASHED OR WASHED WHITE? GIVE THE OFFERING OF EXCUSES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. THERE IS A BIG DIFFERENCE IN WHITEWASHING AND WASHING WHITE. THERE IS A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN OUTWARD RIGHTEOUSNESS AND INWARD CORRUPTION, AND REAL RIGHTEOUSNESS! AN EXTERNAL SIGN OF AND ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:27-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Making Your Father Smile Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

based on 7 ratings

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Worship as enjoying and bring joy to God--the purpose for which we were made.

Making Your Father Smile Ephesians 1:3-14 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: One of golf’s most interesting moments came in the 1870’s when a Scotchman came to America to promote the new game. To publicize the effort, his company ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Things Of God Or The Things Of Men? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 20, 2005

based on 28 ratings

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What the most difficult problem that faces the church today? Its that we try to do God’s will by using human means. Learn how not the short-circuit God’s way of growing you.

For more Bible studies and an audio version of this study go to: http://www.livingwatersweb.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=54&Itemid=101&TapeNumber=2004-010 One of the biggest problems in the church today is trying to accomplish God’s will using human methods. We are fooled into ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-38

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What Makes A Great Church

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Sep 12, 2002

based on 56 ratings

| 8,654 views

Sermon on the qualities that make a dynamic church that people will want to be part of.

TITLE: What Makes a Great Church, part 1 TEXT: Acts 2:42 THEME: Church growth. Health, evangelise P.S. Rick Warren states, and I agree, that the key issue for churches in the 21st Century will be church health, not growth. Because when a congregation is healthy it will grow. INTRODUCTION: We all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Allah Is Not Our God : The Differences Between Christianity And Islam

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 25, 2002

based on 158 ratings

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The difference between Islam and Christianity.

Allah Is Not Our God The Differences between Christianity and Islam! In the last year we have learned a new vocabulary in America; words such as Islam, Mohammad, Allah, Jihad, Taliban, and al Quida. For most Americans before 9/11 these were distant irrelevant words, if not out ...read more

Scripture: John 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

"Have A Healthy New Year"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Dec 23, 2003

based on 180 ratings

| 16,683 views

We need an annual SPIRITUAL check-up, just like we need an annual PHYSICAL check-up. In Psalm 26, David shows us his chart, as he goes to the Great Physican for his spiritual check-up.

“Have A Healthy New Year” Psalm 26 INTRODUCTION: The new year is almost upon us. We often greet each other, “Have a healthy and prosperous New Year!” Tonight, I want us to take a look at having a “Healthy New Year”. Sometimes we need an annual SPIRITUAL check-up, just like we need an annual ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

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