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  • Pat Cook avatar

    The Good Old Days? Oh Please!

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 12, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 12,310 views

    Slightly sarcastic view of "the good old days". Like the scripture, this reminds people to live in the present, and not long for so-called better days of the past.

    Ecclesiastes 7:10 – The Good Old Days? Oh Please! Tonight, instead of looking at a major topic in Ecclesiastes, I am going to look at one verse. It’s a verse that speaks to all of us, no matter how old we are. 7:10. This verse is funny because it so much speaks to who we are, and what we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    If Its Not Broken Don't Fix It

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on May 8, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,703 views

    The Cross of Christ has (past tense) already purchased incredible benefits for those who His. This message innumerates several of the consequences of being "in Christ".

    Christ has really set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law. 2 Listen! I, Paul, tell you this: If you are counting on circumcision to make you right with God, then Christ cannot help you. 3 I’ll say it again. If you are trying to find favor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remember

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Mar 10, 2006
    based on 40 ratings
     | 36,250 views

    Often in the Bible we are called to remember the lessons of the past. May we remember today while we have opportunity to do something about tommorrow.

    From The Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA Remember Deuteronomy 32:7 Intro: The book of Deuteronomy is the last of the books of the law… what is called the Pentateuch. The Jews sometimes called it “five-fifths of the Law.” The name Deuteronomy means “spoken twice”. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    The Virgin Birth Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 8,941 views

    Beloved, if you can get past Genesis 1:1 without a problem, then you will never have a problem with any other miracle recorded in the Bible!

    THE VIRGIN BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST “Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel.” Isaiah 7:14 “Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Lawlessness

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 30, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,557 views

    In the past few years it seems that men are doing what is right in their own sight without any restraints. It’s time that we understand lawlessness!

    Lawlessness Text: Matthew 7: 21-23 Lawlessness is a trap; it’s a trap because lawlessness can start just with a bad attitude toward someone in authority. Lawlessness always becomes more progressive and usually thinks there the only one who is right. In Webster’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Lee Henry avatar

    That One Sin

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Aug 13, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,389 views

    There are Christians who have every right to live confidently in their relationship with God but they are dragged down spiritually by "that one sin" in their past that "God cannot forgive."

    That One Sin I Tim. 1:12-16 Intro: In this small country church, there was a man, “brother Jones,” who would respond to the invitation and asked to be baptized at every gospel meeting (revival). On this particular Sunday, the visiting minister had preached a stirring sermon and when he asked for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Your Christian Life Review - Part 1 - Programming Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,305 views

    Examine how we have gone in the year just past with regards our relationship with God in the areas of Programs (service), People and our Primary Relationship.

    Your Christian Life Review - Part 1 Many organisations hold regular work performance reviews for their employees that look back of the past 6 or 12 months and see how you have gone in the tasks set before you. The purpose is usually to give some feedback and allow some planning for the coming ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thank Him

    Contributed by John Mccaherty on Nov 19, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,385 views

    let us really learn to thank Him, for the past, the present and the future that He has promised us. (power point available just email me)

    Thanking Him! Colossians 3:15-17 Colossians 3:15-17 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms [and] hymns [and] spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reach For The Top

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Dec 30, 2004
    based on 77 ratings
     | 9,117 views

    A great New’s Year Day message. I talk about having Paul’s attitude of forgetting the past and straining towards the future, enjoy!

    Title: Reach For The Top Text: Phil 3:12-14 Read Text!!! Pray!!! Introduction: - This is the time of year, where most people take inventory of there lives and make resolutions to change. Here are the top 10 most popular: 1. Lose weight 2. Stop smoking 3. Stick to a budget 4. Save or earn ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    What God Has Done For America - Memorial Day - Independence Day

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 935 ratings
     | 66,643 views

    The past, present, and future of this great nation--GOD BIRTHED IT, GOD IS BLESSING IT, & GOD WILL BLAST IT IF NEEDED. Link included to Formatted Text and Powerpoint.

    America: Past, Present, and Future Psalms 33:12 Formatted text and PowerPoint for this and hundreds more free sermons using this link... http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/AmericaPastPresentFuture.html We must never forget what God has done in the past for America. We must have our eyes opened to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Living The Pentecostal Experience

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 31, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 11,121 views

    We Pentecostals have made a mistake in the past, looking for sensationalism in our church experience. The true Pentecostal experience is that, plus a whole lot more.

    October 26, 2003 Morning Worship Text: Acts 4:23-31 Subject: The Pentecostal Experience Title: Living the Pentecostal Experience 103 years ago on New Years Day 1900, a group of Bible students led by Charles Parham assembled in a house in Topeka Kansas. They were seeking an “Apostolic” ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Warren Lamb avatar

    Jesus Cleanses The Temple—part 1 Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jul 19, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,441 views

    We come to a portion of Matthew’s narrative about the final week of Jesus’ life that has troubled me a great deal this past couple of weeks...

    Jesus Cleanses the Temple—Part 1 Matthew 21:12-17 We come to a portion of Matthew’s narrative about the final week of Jesus’ life that has troubled me a great deal this past couple of weeks as I was preparing to come and speak with you today. Let’s read Matthew’s report in Matthew 21:12-17, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Stephen Smarowsky avatar

    Do Not Drink Wine: But Be Filled With The Spirit

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Aug 26, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,322 views

    “The Christian life is more than just a prayer of faith made in the past; it’s dedicating every day to live for Christ and what will last.”

    Do Not Drink Wine: But Be Filled With the Spirit (Eph. 5:17-21) “…do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms and hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Whatever Was,is, Whatever Will Be Is"

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jan 2, 2014
     | 13,937 views

    New Years Eve Sermon for a Historic Watch Night Service dealing with the past year and some hard questions on the concept of God as only a Good God.

    December 31, 2013 (Watch Night/New Year's Eve/New Year’s Day) Ecclesiastes 3:1-13 “Whatever was, is, Whatever will be is” Psalm 8 (UMH 743) Revelation 21:1-6a
 From time to time, God tests us—as Abraham was tested—to see just how much we trust God and how much ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Rich Anderson avatar

    As The Summer Turns To Snow Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 15, 2011
     | 5,477 views

    As the summer turns to snow, we thank God for the richness of our past years as well as the many blessings He will have in store for our future years.

    As we inch our way into the upcoming months, I am reminded of two favorite songs I really liked while growing up, entitled “See You In September” and “The Summer Song.” Both were love songs, and both were recorded in the early sixties when I was just this side of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church