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  • Larry Wise avatar

    How To Live Life To The Fullest

    Contributed by Larry Wise on Jun 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,211 views

    A formula for finding the abundant life

    How To Live Life To The Fullest I Peter 3:10-12 I know that to some people, living a good life is palm trees and sandy beaches. To some people, it is grease and exhaust fumes and loud race cars. To some people living the good life means playing with your children or grandchildren and enjoying a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Senior Moments

    Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 24, 2010
    based on 28 ratings
     | 40,737 views

    You'd be surprised at how many people God greatly used in their latter years. This message looks at several who had God-filled senior moments!

    SENIOR MOMENTS! 2 Corinthians 4:15-18 (KJV) "For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God. For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. For our light ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Way Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 27, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,859 views

    Worship that pleases the Lord

    The Way of Worship We worship in Truth We worship in Spirit We worship by Choice Slide 1 Intro Thanksgiving is over, our bellies are full and now our attention begins to turn to Christmas. And even in the church, with so many things to do in preparation for getting together with family, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What’s In A Name?

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,903 views

    Jesus gave up His Divinity, voluntarily and willingly, in order to become a man. The divine glory was exchanged for human lowliness. He emptied Himself of His DEITY to take upon Himself His HUMANITY. He stripped himself of the insignia of majesty. What wa

    Opening illustration: Here are some examples of names and their meanings. Abraham = father of nations Alfred = wise Caleb = bold Daniel = God is my judge Edward = successful leader Ezekiel = God made me stronger Gabriel = God’s man Angela = angel Agatha = good Barbara = unique Candace = ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "None Were Greater”:

    Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Aug 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,740 views

    Revealed scripture helps us understand the life and role of this prophet-king, who is largely a mystery in the Bible.

    “None Were Greater”: A Restoration View of Melchizedek Revealed scripture helps us understand the life and role of this prophet-king, who is largely a mystery in the Bible. Scriptural texts paint a somber scene of events occurring approximately 4,000 years ago in the land of Salem—a place full ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    What Gives The Christian Comfort In Troublesome Times?

    Contributed by James May on Feb 25, 2009
    based on 38 ratings
     | 12,298 views

    There are a lot of uncertainties in life, but for those who know Jesus, there are a lot of things that are certain.

    What Gives the Christian Comfort in Troublesome Times? By Pastor Jim May Life is filled with uncertainties. You never know what the next minute will hold, or what tomorrow may hold for your life. Of course we all know that God has every moment of our lives in his hand, and yet, even with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A House For The Lord? Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,960 views

    This Christmas season will you be thinking about the wonder of the immortal God taking on mortal flesh; the omnipotent God appearing in the form of a helpless vulnerable baby; the only begotten Son of God coming as one of us to take on himself the punish

    We hear the Christmas story every year. The same events; the same characters; the same location. We sing Christmas carols that retell the story over and over again. But I wonder how many people as they watch Carols by Candlelight on Christmas Eve will see through the sentimentality of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    I Have Forgiven You Already Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Jun 2, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,182 views

    The need for mercy is great, Jesus points out the need for mercy in the beatitudes found in the sermon on the mount

    You were in a hurry to get to work – you did not see the stop sign, but he did, and in just a matter of seconds, you hear the siren and see the blue lights. You are about to receive a traffic ticket. The cost will be approx. $150.00 plus points on your license. Your insurance is going to go up, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Way To Freedom

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,280 views

    This sermon contrasts life under the Old Covenant with the freedom found in Christ under the New Covenant.

    GOD'S WAY TO FREEDOM GALATIANS 3:23-29 INTRODUCTION We can imagine how terrible it is to be in prison. Here many freedoms are taken away. Having to support the prison system is an economic drain on the taxpayer even though they provide jobs. Though some prisons have modern conveniences, many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beyond Comfort

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 6, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,075 views

    Sometimes God gives us the opportunity to use the lessons we’ve learned and the comfort He’s given us during difficult times to help others in special ways. God doesn’t comfort us to make us comfortable; He comforts us to make us comforters.

    Opening illustration: A medical school program in New York gives students who are training for geriatric medicine a unique opportunity. They experience life as nursing home residents for 10 days. They learn some of the struggles of maneuvering a wheelchair and being raised out of bed with a lift, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Search For The Authentic Jesus Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 16, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,623 views

    Think about how we would describe Jesus, based on what we know. All we have are snapshots of His life, not a full biography. Who is Jesus Christ?

    One day a little girl was drawing a picture, and even skipped recess because she was so focused upon it. Her teacher asked what she was doing and she said she was drawing a picture of God. “Oh honey, you can’t do that...no one knows what God looks like.” She held up the picture ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Journey Of Transformation Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,226 views

    Being a follower of Jesus is more than just admiring Him from a distance or giving him our time on Sunday mornings. It is literally taking on the person, the mind, and the heart of Jesus. We are called to be worshippers with our whole lives not just an au

    The Journey of Transformation Romans 12:1-3 Kyle Idelman writes, It was a Thursday afternoon, and I was sitting in our sanctuary where 30,000 people would soon be coming to one of our Easter services. I had no idea what I was going to say to them. I could feel the pressure mounting. I sat there ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Reading The Bible For Life Change

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Oct 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,897 views

    The Bible is screaming to be read not just to inform us but to form us. It can change our lives if we'll just let it.

    READING THE BIBLE FOR LIFE CHANGE Isaac Butterworth October 31, 2010 Hebrews 4:12-13 (NIV) 12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. 13 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Meaning Of Righteousness Part 8 Series

    Contributed by Ken Mowery on Jul 6, 2007
     | 3,818 views

    Jesus teaching begins to look at hypocrisy.

    Matthew 6:1-4 “Beware of practicing your righteousness before men to be noticed by them; otherwise you have no reward with your Father who is in heaven. 2“So when you give to the poor, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, so that they may be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Jones avatar

    Avoiding Costly Mistakes - No Deal Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Oct 6, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,427 views

    The message focuses on the costly mistake of saying "No Deal" to Jesus.

    Avoiding Costly Mistakes - No Deal Luke 18:18-25 Pastor Don Jones West Glendale Baptist Church One of my favorite TV programs just came back on for its second season. It is called "Deal or No Deal". I honestly think people are mesmerized when they watch it. I am not sure if it is Howie’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist