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  • Brian Harvison avatar

    War Of The World Series

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Aug 1, 2008
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     | 6,922 views

    Even though it is more effective, wisdom is not always heard And wise people often go unheeded

    War of the World Ecclesiastes 9:13-18 Read Ecc. 9:13-18 Psalm 111:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom What does it mean to have wisdom? How does wisdom differ from knowledge? The fear of the Lord is the first step towards wisdom Let’s quickly look at how wisdom is mentioned ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The World Was Dark Series

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Aug 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,710 views

    Jesus was born into a sin filled and cruel world. Spiritual warfare was focused on one child born in Bethlehem who gives victory over death to all HIs followers.

    The world was dark Matthew 2_13-23 Sun, Dec 30, 2007 Christmas 1(a) First: Is. 63:7-14Epistle: Gal 4:4-7Gospel: Matt. 2:13-23Psalm: Psalm 111 When we look at the church calendar after Christmas, it almost seems as if the church fathers made it their business to remind us that Jesus was born ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Light Of The World

    Contributed by Matt Barker on Aug 10, 2008
    based on 26 ratings
     | 31,470 views

    We are called to be the light of the world.

    About a month ago, I was up here talking about us being the Salt of the Earth, and what that actually means. Today, we are going to continue on from there to the next part of this message from Jesus in his sermon on the mount. Let’s open our bibles to: Matthew 5:14-16 "You are the light of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love The World

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 18, 2008
     | 2,930 views

    In John 3:16, what kind of a world is Jesus talking about that needs saving?

    Love the World John 3:16-21 John 3:16 rings out loud and clear, “God so loved the world…” As I have traveled to some of our Free Methodist mission work I have witnessed the suffering of different people. I asked myself, “If God loves the world, why does he allow innocent people to suffer?” In ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Joy To The World Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 10, 2007
     | 8,573 views

    Joy is evidence of the presence and applause of God.

    JOY TO THE WORLD Advent 2007: “Christmas in Song and Story” Week #2 Psalm 98:4-8 Sermon Objective: Joy is evidence of the presence and applause of God. This is our second week of Advent. This year’s theme is “Christmas in Story and Song.” We will use a different Christmas Hymn/Carol each week ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Light Of The World

    Contributed by Brian Menear on Apr 14, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,521 views

    What was the light that was present at Creation?-Jesus Christ

    Light of The World(NIV) Genesis 1:1-4 GE 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. GE 1:3 And God said, "Let there be light," and there was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Responsibilities In This World

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 24, 2008
    based on 35 ratings
     | 12,414 views

    In this text we see some responsibilities that we all have in this life. 1- Our duty to God 2- Our respect to man 3- Our witness to mankind

    INTRO.- ILL.- Someone came up with some crazy ideas on how to make life more enjoyable. - Old telephone books make ideal personal address books. Simply cross out the names and addresses of people you don’t know. - Fool other drivers into thinking you have an expensive car phone by holding an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Alive In This World Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 20, 2008
     | 3,554 views

    For Earth Day -- We continue to deplete resources, but there are more to be found. We cannot ignore the mandate to make sure that all have material as well as spiritual needs met. God’s call is to care about all aspects of all people and all the earth.

    The universal symbol of a person taking his ease – the sign on the door, “Gone fishing.” You came to the medical office to get a checkup, but the doctor decided he had done enough for one day; “Gone fishing.” You came to the lawyer’s office to put First Baptist Church of Gaithersburg into your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Light Of The World

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on Apr 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,612 views

    God has purposed us from the very beginning.

    “In him was life, and that life was the light of men. (John 3: 4). We’ve been talking about God’s plan and purpose for the universe and His plan and purpose for you and me as individuals. We discussed how God has purposed us from the very beginning. He knew us before we were ever born and knew ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Changing World

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Feb 21, 2009
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     | 6,245 views

    Many changes have occurred in the world, but the greatest change needs to take place in man’s heart.

    Text: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever” (Hebrews 13:8). When God created the heavens and the earth change took place. God liked change, so then He created two great lights, one to rule the day and the other to rule the night. In addition to the two great lights, God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Church In The World Series

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 26, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,983 views

    The Church in the world is to posses certain characteristics in order to be effective in the world and fulfill the eternal purpose of God. Part #2

    “The Church in the World” By District Elder M. L. Maughmer, Jr. The second phase of the metamorphosis is the maturation phase it is the phase where action happens. It is in this phase that growth happens. Understand that when we say growth we are not talking about numbers, but character. ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    "Still In The World"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 27, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,656 views

    This sermon is focused on finding meaning in life through faith in and service to Christ.

    John 17:6-19 “Still in the World” By Rev. Ken Sauer, Parkview UMC Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org In our Gospel Lesson for this morning we find Jesus praying. And in this prayer Jesus prays for Himself, He prays for His disciples and He prays for all believers. After this prayer Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Bledar Valca avatar

    State Of The World Series

    Contributed by Bledar Valca on Mar 23, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,794 views

    Shows the lost state in which the world is due to the rejection of God’s revelation in nature

    THE STATE OF THE WORLD Romans 1:18-32 A Scottish lawyer was a wicked man. Once he hired a horse and, either through accident or ill-usage, killed the animal. Naturally the owner insisted on being paid its value, together with some compensation for the loss of its use. The man of law acknowledged ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James May avatar

    The War Of The Worlds

    Contributed by James May on Mar 25, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,432 views

    The war between the worlds of Good and Evil rages on. Only the power of God will give us the victory.

    The War of the Worlds By Pastor Jim May The 20th century proved to be one of the bloodiest periods in the recorded history of mankind. With the worldwide conflicts beginning with WWI, “The War to End All Wars”, and ending with the invasion of Kuwait and Desert Storm in the 1990’s, the death toll ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    In, Not Of The World

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 28, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,836 views

    A sermon for the 7th Sunday of Pentecost, proper 8, series A.

    7th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 8] June 29, 2008 “Series “A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son, Jesus the Christ, into our world that he might reveal you Word for our lives, and through his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran