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  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Where Are You Pitching Your Tent?

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jun 15, 2003
    based on 126 ratings
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    We need to consider the consequences of our choices.

    Genesis 13:1-13 Where Are You Pitching Your Tent? Introduction In the Bible record, we find the familiar story of Abraham. That story began in a place called Ur of the Chaldees, a place that was located in what we know today as southern Iraq. It began with a man by the name of Terah, who had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Grand Finale Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Aug 5, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 12,109 views

    As we follow Jesus in the now, we can expect events in our life to foreshadow the grand finale, when he returns again.

    One of the things my four boys love most about summer time is watching fireworks. Whether it’s at a fourth of July show, or a show after a baseball game, my kids love watching fireworks. But when we’re watching a fireworks show, I can just about guarantee that my younger boys will keep asking me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do You Care?

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Sep 3, 2003
    based on 23 ratings
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    Haman didn’t care what his revenge was going to cost. Ahaseurus didn’t care that his kingdom was in chaos. Do you care about the world around you and how your actions affect it? Jesus does.

    August 10, 2003 Esther 3 “Do you care?” INTRODUCTION So far in the book of Esther, we have been introduced to four of the five main characters. In chapter 1, we met King Xerxes and his wife Queen Vashti. We discovered that the king loved to be in control and when he found that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why I Follow Jesus

    Contributed by Bill Burnett on Jan 7, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,526 views

    1 Corinthians 15 gives us the reasons we follow Jesus.

    GOOD ADVICE TO A GROWING CHURCH _____________________________________________ Why I Follow Jesus - 1 Corinthians 15:1-58 Introduction: Paul wrote the epistle to the Corinthians to accomplish at least two purposes: 1. Correction—The Corinthian church was full of carnality (chapters ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Faith For The Distance Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 26, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,034 views

    Faith in the resurrection reality of Jesus Christ produces perseverance for the journey and hope for the future.

    Holy Spirit Series 2000 Life in the Spirit: Faith For The Distance 1 Corinthians 15:58 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Life is a marathon, not a sprint, so the saying goes. The same is true of the Christian faith. Finishing well, not just starting ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Elijah The Early Years

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 5, 2004
    based on 75 ratings
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    Today we will be introduced to the prophet Elijah, who is one of the most colorful and dynamic characters in the O.T. (1 Kings - pt 3)

    "ELIJAH, THE EARLY YEARS" TEXT: I KINGS 17:1-24 INTRODUCTION READ TEXT Today as we continue our study in first Kings we will be introduced to the prophet Elijah, who is one of the most colorful and dynamic characters in the O.T. One writer calls him God’s lightening in the dark days of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is Life All About

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 12, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 14,212 views

    The Parable of the Talents provides a condensed description of what life is all about. God has entrusted each of us with resources and opportunity. He grants freedom to choose how we will invest our time, money, etc... But we must live life understanding

    What’s Life All About? Matthew 25:14-30[1] 4-4-04 Have you ever asked yourself, “What am I going to do with my life?” Maybe when you were in your senior year of high school the career counselor helped you ask that question. Maybe in the midst of a great crisis you found yourself asking, “What ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    "Forgive..."

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 110 ratings
     | 7,514 views

    This is the 2nd in a two-part message on our responsibility to forgive based on God’s forgiveness of us. This part focuses on our forgiveness to others.

    January 19, 2003 Matthew 18:28-35 ¡§Forgive¡K¡¨ INTRODUCTION Every now and then, Tammy will surprise me by using a new word that I would not expect her to use. She calls it her ¡§word for the day¡¨, and she¡¦ll find every situation possible to use it as often as she can for that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Life Is Not For Sale

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jun 22, 2004
    based on 109 ratings
     | 42,688 views

    God’s grace is immeasurable,His mercy inexhaustible and His peace inexpressible so take a stand for Christ or you may fall for anything.

    The Bible makes us to understand that the spiritual existed first before the physical.Once you understand this principle, many things become clear. The Bible also makes us to understand that things like bondage, freedom, power, anointing, etc. are spiritual items and if they are not sorted out in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    How To Honor Parents Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 13,795 views

    3rd in a 5 part series applying Biblical answers to family concerns. Using the 10 commandments as the Biblical basis.

    HOW TO HONOR PARENTS EXODUS 20:12 & EPHESIANS 6:1-3 INTRODUCTION: Minister Dave Gable tells the story of Jill, their 6-year-old, who was “helping” him in the front yard of the parsonage. She chattered away about her Sunday school lesson on Adam and Eve. Dave thought he’d test her. “Did you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Escape The Debt Trap Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 22, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,493 views

    First in a 5 part series on understanding your possessions from a Biblical prespective. Part 1- How to stay out of and handle debt.

    Escape the Debt Trap” Romans 13:8, 1 Timothy 6:6-9 Introduction to Series: VIDEO CLIP: “Stanley Johnson” Lending Tree Commercial- :32 “Somebody help me!” Maybe you have seen that clip on TV. Interestingly it is done by a company who claims they will help you by consolidating your debt. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • David Taylor avatar

    But That's Not How I Had It Planned

    Contributed by David Taylor on May 5, 2003
    based on 109 ratings
     | 14,781 views

    Sometimes God’s plan for us is different than our plan. How we respond makes all of the difference.

    From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day. Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Some Necessary News

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 28, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 11,521 views

    Jesus prepared His disciples for the realities of following Him.

    John 16:1-7 Some Necessary News INTRODUCTION The following account was recorded in a book of modern martyrs titled Jesus Freaks: "It was the 1960s in Romania. The Communist torturers came towards Pastor Florescu again, this time with red-hot iron pokers. "Who else believes as you do? Give us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Been There, Done That

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 9, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 8,483 views

    God is the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort because He’s been there, and done that.

    Been There, Done That TCF Sermon October 6, 2002 Last week, Bernie came to the church door. He showed up about five minutes before I was getting ready to leave for an appointment, and my first response to his arrival was, oh, no, not now. Bernie had been drinking – I could smell it on his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why I Need You

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,614 views

    Why we need to be in consistent fellowship with one another

    Why I need you TCF Sermon March 13, 2005 This week, I’ve had basketball on the brain. I’ve fully recovered from the deep depression I was in after my alma mater lost in the last second, trying to get into their first NCAA tournament in 21 years. But since I’ve been thinking about hoops this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational