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  • Steven Buhr avatar

    Why Should I Be Thankful?

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Oct 16, 2008
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     | 3,709 views

    DO you think that people in general are more or less thankful these days? What does the Bible have to say about our attitude of gratitude?

    Why should I be Thankful? Thanksgiving Sunday, 2008 You Know You Overdid Thanksgiving When.... Paramedics bring in the Jaws of Life to pry you out of the EZ-Boy. The "Gravy Boat" your wife set out was a real 12’ boat! You receive a Sumo Wrestler application in your e-mail. Tuesday, you set ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's Wrong With Halloween?

    Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Oct 18, 2008
    based on 28 ratings
     | 11,882 views

    Halloween: Harmless fun, or serious, sinister business?

    What’s Wrong with Halloween? BY DR. RUSSELL K. TARDO Halloween has become an issue among Christians. Long considered harmless fun, many are now questioning its history, nature, influence and fruit. The revitalization of Satanism and Witchcraft and their obvious association with Halloween has caused ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A True Disciple

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 26, 2008
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     | 8,537 views

    What does it take to be a "true disciple" of our Lord?

    A True Disciple Luke 9:23 * Were I to ask this group of people, “Who wants to be a disciple of Christ?” Most everyone would raise their hands and honestly, would do so without giving any thought to what being a disciple really means. One of the classic books on discipleship was written by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Rid Of Bad Breath

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Oct 27, 2008
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     | 10,852 views

    Continuing to look at 7 areas to give God control (7UP to God) to follow Jesus holistically, we turn to the social area: our relationships.

    7UP: Getting Rid of Bad Breath Philippians 4:2-3 October 26. 2008 A little girl received a watch and some perfume for her birthday. She was so proud of them because they made her feel so grown up. All throughout the day, she pestered everyone to look at her watch or ask them if they wanted to know ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Inheritance Of The Meek Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 27, 2008
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     | 6,383 views

    A backwards look at the strength of the meek. Part 4

    October 19, 2008 Matthew 5:1-5 The Meek When we think about people who have made a difference in the world, we tend to think about the rich, the powerful, the resourceful. We think about the people who have all of the advantages and somehow can say what they want, and they get an audience who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Know What Today Is?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 27, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,098 views

    This is the day that the Lord has made, God designed today for you. To know today’s purpose we must know JOY and REJOICING must be part of today. BE GLAD!

    DO YOU KNOW WHAT TODAY IS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com KJV 1 Thes. 5:16 Rejoice evermore. Message 1 Thes. 5:16 Be cheerful no matter what; NLT 1 Thes. 5:16 Always be joyful. NIV Thes. 5:16 Be joyful always; Let me ask you a question? Is wisdom wisdom if you never use ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Church's One Foundation Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 25, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,097 views

    Prayer Warrriors, Pt. 6

    THE CHURCH’S ONE FOUNDATION (JOHN 17:1-26) Several years ago Newsweek commissioned a survey of adults nationwide to examine people’s prayer beliefs and habits. 751 adults responded. Surprisingly, a high 87% of those surveyed believe that God answers prayers. 54% say they pray on a daily basis - 25% ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    In His Steps Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,697 views

    Stations of the Cross, Pt. 4

    IN HIS STEPS (MARK 15:21-22, MATTHEW 27:32-33, LUKE 23:26) The cross is what separates Christianity from other religions, the suffering Messiah from popular gurus and theological heavyweights from lightweights. Lois A. Cheney wrote a touching and thought-provoking poem on the cross: I stand ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus Is Not A Holiday

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Dec 27, 2007
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     | 4,627 views

    Some people get excited about Jesus at Christmas or other special occasions, but He is much more than a holiday.

    Jesus is Not A Holiday December 27, 2007 (For Better or Worse: I died at church!) 1 Cor. 11:17 (NLT) But now when I mention this next issue, I cannot praise you. For it sounds as if more harm than good is done when you meet together. Do you think it is possible that church can do more harm than ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christmas Far From Home

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 6, 2008
     | 2,787 views

    This was my Christmas Eve Sermon for 07, looks at various people who were far from home on that first Christmas

    Christmas Far From Home Christmas Eve 2007 For most people Christmas is a time to spend with family. We enjoy the social aspect and the re-connecting with one another. There are gifts and cards, emails and Christmas letters and food. Whenever people get together at Christmas there is always ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The First Witness Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,607 views

    Like John, we should lay aside our pride to serve Christ.

    “The Jews” • The expression is used 71 times in John. • Most commonly it refers to the Jewish leaders, especially those of Jerusalem and Judea (as here in 1:19), and usually they are cast as those who actively oppose Jesus, fail to understand Him, and who finally seek His death. • Not all Jewish ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fool

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,506 views

    April 1st (April fools day) is "national atheist day"

    The Fool – 1st April 2007 am Psalm 14:1 Today is national Atheist day – April 1st – Why is somebody classed as a fool? Is it because he has a low I.Q? Is he a fool because he has failed his GCSE’s? Is it because his thinking and speech are slow? Is it because he cannot relate to or work with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Consuming Life

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,635 views

    Real life begins with consuming God’s truth and is sustained with continual hunger for God’s Word.

    Consuming Life Sunday Sermon / Communion Service / February 4th, 2007 Intro: Don’t you just love the smell of bread baking in the kitchen? I remember a kid coming home and smelling the evidence of what mom had been up to. We usually had “store” bought bread but occasionally mom would ‘spoil” ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Gluttony Is A Lifestyle Choice

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jan 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,220 views

    This sermon picks up on the problem of gluttony in the west today and exposes the pitfalls of such a lifestyle.

    Proverbs 23:19 - 21 Gluttony is a lifestyle I wonder if you have seen that great scene in the the Monty python film where there is a man over indulging himself with food to the disgust of the waiter. As the gentlemen eats he’s get fatter and fatter to the point where he is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Call And Blessing Of Consecration

    Contributed by Olorunnisola Oni on Jan 17, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 12,795 views

    This sermon tells that obedience to the call of God to consecration brings blessings.

    Consecration is the act of setting apart, or dedicating oneself to God. - It is the total dedication of all you are and all you have and all you will become to God without holding anything back. God has always been calling man to Consecration, He called Jacob in our text Jesus called his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal