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  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Apprentice Or Disciple: What's Your Attitude Towards Money?

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,130 views

    God wants us to view money as a gift from him and to be used in God-pleasing ways.

    The Apprentice. Have you heard of that reality show now in its second season? The host of The Apprentice is the New York-based real estate tycoon, Donald Trump. Mr. Trump has gathered the supposed best and brightest business executives and given them the chance to compete for the opportunity to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The World Turned On Its Head

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 1, 2013
     | 2,070 views

    The world sees a phrase like "you are just, O Lord" and "sinlessness" and thinks they are a foreign tongue. But we need to turn the world on its head so they can see the need for forgiveness, and its availability.

    17th Sunday after Pentecost EF A reading from the Letter of St. Paul to the Ephesians 4: I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, 2 with all lowliness and meekness, with patience, forbearing one another in love, 3 eager to ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Little Boy Jesus

    Contributed by Rev. Robert Strickland on Aug 7, 2014
     | 3,027 views

    Have you ever wondered what Jesus was like as a child? The bible dosent tell us much but it does reveal that our children can be like Jesus…but we have to do our part as well.

    1 PETER 1:14-16 AS OBEDIENT CHILDREN, DO NOT BE CONFORMED TO THE PASSIONS OF YOUR FORMER IGNORANCE, BUT AS HE WHO CALLED YOU IS HOLY, YOU ALSO BE HOLY IN ALL YOUR CONDUCT, SINCE IT IS WRITTEN, “YOU SHALL BE HOLY, FOR I AM HOLY What was it like to raise Jesus the Messiah? • Was he a ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Grooooan! Creation Groans, The Spirit Groans, We All Groan. Series

    Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Jul 26, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,434 views

    History is full of turning points. In Romans 8, Paul tells us that we still suffer from the turning point that happened in the Garden of Eden. However, history's greatest turning point, the death and resurrection of Jesus, is undoing the effects of that

    One of the unique things about history is being able to look back and to see the moments and turning points in which everything changed. It is neat to see how some of the smallest, and seemingly unimportant events, at a certain moment in time, had a bigger significance than anyone would have ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Life-Giving Reproof Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 17, 2012
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,733 views

    Reproof is a very positive use of speech, provided it's motivated by love and directed by wisdom. Rebuke is not pleasant to our fallen nature but we learn to value it for the results it brings. The best and wisest of us falls short and has much to learn &

    PROVERBS 15: 31-32 LIFE-GIVING REPROOF Reproof is a very positive use of speech, provided it's motivated by love and directed by wisdom. Reproof though can be a difficult pill to swallow, but godly reproof is precious to the soul. It can be bitter to the taste but like medicine, it aids ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Abbreviated Word Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 26, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,269 views

    It is to our benefit that God condescended to become human. In the words of the Church Fathers, he "abbreviated" Himself.

    Monday of the First Week of Advent 2011 Verbum Domini What a providential, or shrewd, juxtaposition we have this year on this first Monday of Advent. The word of God today brings together the expectation of Advent, our reflections on Verbum Domini, and the reintroduction of truly Scriptural ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Superiority Bias Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 16, 2019
     | 2,940 views

    The human race suffers from three sin-related problems that alienate mankind from the true God.

    Superiority Bias (Romans 2:1-29) 1. This week was a tough week, losing Ginny. I know many of you are hurting, as are Marylu and me. Ginny was quite a woman of God as well as everyone’s friend. 2. She was also very much enjoying and looking forward to this series in Romans. She was a woman of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Prattle And Covetous Materialism

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 5, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,458 views

    Do we covet others' materials? Do we engage in idle, unhealthy conversations?

    Prattle and Covetous Materialism Micah 2:1-12 In this Old Testament reading, we can readily categorize the message in two major parts. This Prophet Micah warns against 1) Covetous Materialism and 2) Idle Prattle. “Covetous Materialism” – Wanting to have the most and the best. We see a lot ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Of Pastors And Elders Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 13, 2009
     | 3,563 views

    Should we even have pastors and elders? Don’t we all walk in relationship with God and if so why would we need spiritual leadership?

    Dakota Community Church July 12, 2009 The Field & the Force 4 What of Pastors and Elders? So far we have looked at: 1. When the Church is the field When the church is the field it is seen as the place people come to do the work of God. 2. When the Church is the (labor) force When the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Trading Places Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 22, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,097 views

    This life gives us a temporary opportunity to trade our old life for a new one in Christ - all because He traded places with us by dying on the cross.

    Trading Places James 1:9-11 9 The brother in humble circumstances ought to take pride in his high position. 10 But the one who is rich should take pride in his low position, because he will pass away like a wild flower. 11 For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its blossom ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Counting The Cost Of Finance Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016
     | 6,830 views

    Money and Marriage. there’s 3 major reasons couples get divorced: communication problems, infidelity but money tops the list

    Counting the Cost of Finance Acts 4:32-37 Dave Ramsey tells the story of feeling as lost as a ball in tall weeds. He felt that life was out of control, he had no sense of power and there was a deep sense of dread creeping over him like shadows on a cold wintry day. He found himself sitting at his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Never Underestimate First Base Series

    Contributed by Tom Conant on Apr 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,029 views

    Third in a series on stewardship

    Intro. Everybody loves a home run. It is so exciting to see the batter stand at the plate, especially if the game is on the line, size up the pitcher, make just the right swing, and then see the ball soar high into the centerfield seats. Wow, now that’s baseball! But I would like to suggest to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Purity PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,261 views

    This sermon encourages Christians to pursue purity in their lives, relationships, and personal conduct, guided by discernment and wisdom in a world that often blurs moral lines.

    Good morning, cherished family of faith. We gather here today, not as strangers or mere acquaintances but as brothers and sisters united in the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. We come together, not merely to fill a building, but to fill our hearts with the Word of God. We assemble here, not because ...read more

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    Let The Laity 'move Out'

    Contributed by Neal Gray on Feb 23, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 13,737 views

    A CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE pastor preaches the simple reality that God has made us a special people for the special purpose of performing a special function--ministry.

    "A Wide Door for Effective Service: Let the Laity ’Move Out’" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: 1 Peter 2:1-10, KJV Purpose: The simple reality is that God has made us a special people for the special purpose of performing a special function--ministry. INTRODUCTION This Sermon Series This ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    How Much Do We Care About God?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,635 views

    We can measure our care for God by our willingness to equip ourselves for witness and to share the Gospel with our neighbors and to be missions supporters.

    The plumber came this week. You remember, those of you who were here last Sunday, how I was waiting for the plumber to come and solve our drainage problems? The plumber did come this week. He did the job I wanted, and even did it better than I knew it could be done. Not only did he unstop the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist