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  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Where Are You Leading God's People?

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,873 views

    Where Are You Leading God’s People? 1) Into foolish boasting? 2) Into self-indulgent living? 3) Into danger of God’s judgment?

    I’m sure that everyone here has at one time or another played the game “follow the leader.” I remember it being a favourite for my classmates and me in grade one. We spent countless hours leading each other up, over, and around playground equipment during recess. While you might think that it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Makes Jesus A Great King?

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,186 views

    What Makes Jesus a Great King? 1) Ability; 2) Humility; 3) Popularity

    When Pierre Trudeau passed away not too long ago I could hardly keep up with all the articles about the man and his career. I suppose that kind of coverage is only natural for a former Prime Minister of sixteen years. The articles I enjoyed reading the most were the ones debating whether or not Mr. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "What It Means To Forgive Others" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 11,419 views

    What does it mean to really forgive?

    The meaning of the word "forgiveness" is: to dismiss, to release, to leave or abandon. We hear of a judge that has "dismissed" the charges against a defendant. What that means is that person has been forgiven of any wrong doing. We hear of a person that is released from an obligation, such as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wise Gifts For A Great King

    Contributed by Adrian Pratt on Nov 17, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,478 views

    Reflections on the gifts the Wise Men brought to to Jesus after His birth.

    “WISE GIFTS FOR A GREAT KING” Readings: Matthew 2:1-12 and Ephesians 4:25-5:2 Preached at Fayetteville Presbyterian Church – January 5th 1997 A favorite seasonal hymn for many folk is "We three Kings". Did you ever stop to think about how the gifts the Wise men bought to Jesus were related to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Christian Stewardship - Part Three Series

    Contributed by Donald Stevens on Nov 19, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,812 views

    Third in a series of four messages on Stewardship. Based on UM congregational pledge and UM "Guidelines"

    Proverbs 11:24-29 One man gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed. People curse the man who hoards grain, but blessing crowns him who is willing to sell. He who seeks good ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Winning The Battles Of Life

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Nov 28, 2004
    based on 105 ratings
     | 33,568 views

    Verse one of this Psalm 46 lists three things that we can know about God that will help you relax in spite of the outcome of any battle you face.

    WINNING THE BATTLES OF LIFE Psalms 46 In God’s word, life is often compared to a series of battles. In the book of Ephesians, the Apostle Paul advises Christians to prepare themselves for the day- to-day combat of life by putting on "..... the full armor of God" As he faced his own death he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Have A Mary Christmas Series

    Contributed by Aaron Bryan on Dec 8, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 5,326 views

    Like Christmas, Jesus was to the house of Martha. This contrasts our worship and works for the Lord in our service this time of year.

    “Have A More Mary Christmas” Luke 10:38-42 1Co 7:35 And this I speak for your own profit; not that I may cast a snare upon you, but for that which is comely, and that ye may attend upon the Lord without distraction. In the holiday season our problem in America is we have too much. Too much ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Can Relate To Us Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 8, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,346 views

    Because god has come to earth in the person of Christ, He can fully relate to us.

    Today I have Good News to share with you! Our God is one who can relate to us in an understanding and life-changing way! This is possible because of what we celebrate at Christmas. Because God came to this earth in the person of Jesus Christ, it is possible for Him to relate to each us personally, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus, Man Of Joy

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Dec 10, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,577 views

    The Joy of Jesus-and How that relates to us

    Jesus, Man of JOY John 15:11 "These things have I spoken to you that MY JOY may remain in you, and that YOUR JOY may be full!" BULLETIN BLOOPER-Bertha Belch, a missionary from Africa will be speaking tonight at Calvary Memorial Church. Come tonight and hear Bertha Belch all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What We Believe: Mankind (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 13, 2003
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,916 views

    Find out what you can do about your sin.

    We’ve begun our message series on what we believe about mankind or the human race. Last week, we looked at God’s intention for mankind. We talked about what makes us valuable. We are valuable to God and to each other when we reflect the true image of God. We also talked about what enables us to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    When You Can't Go Back To Eden

    Contributed by Peter Parry on Jun 20, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 12,059 views

    When you can’t go back to Eden head instead for Zion.

    When You Can’t Go Back to Eden (Genesis 3; Micah 4:1-4) Thirty years ago (Jan. 1972) there was an unusual news story about a Japanese soldier found in the jungles of Guam who had been in hiding for the past 28 years. His name was Shoichi Yokoi, he was 56 years old, a sergeant in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Here Comes The Groom

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Jun 24, 2003
    based on 154 ratings
     | 15,125 views

    This is a sermon to Christians and Non-Christians alike, for preparing for Jesus’s return.

    Here Comes the Groom Matthew 25:1-13 We’ve all been to the weddings and saw the wedding parties come out and then the music gets loud and the wedding march starts playing to announce the coming of the bride. The groom has kind of slipped to the front of the church with the pastor and best man, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Would You Like A Refill? Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 28, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 11,227 views

    A theological but practical look at the Holy Spirit and what He does in our lives.

    Would You Like a Refill? – John 14:15-18, 25-27 It’s been said… God is like Pan Am … He makes the going great. God is like General Electric … He lights your path. God is like Bayer Aspirin … He works wonders. God is like Hallmark Cards … He cares enough to send the very best. God is like Coke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Burrs In Our Saddle Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 2, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,243 views

    The third message in a series looking at what keeps us from really dreaming great things for God.

    “Burrs in Our Saddle” Are You an Old Dog? INTRODUCTION: It is amazing to me the lengths a horse will go to removing, or trying to remove a burr under its saddle. The burr, as small as it is, is a source of great discomfort. That burr causes major discomfort to the horse. Discomfort to the point ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Quitting Is Not An Option - Part #2

    Contributed by Ric Freeman on Jul 14, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,555 views

    Satan can’t win unless you quit

    Why quitting is not an option - part #2 July 13, 2003 John 21:1-3 This morning we dealt with the spiritual side of being attacked by satan and our reactions determining the long lasting affects of those attacks. Tonight I want to deal specifically with one of the reactions we have that creates ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic