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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    God's Health Plan

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 6, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 14,865 views

    God has a divine health plan that will bring healing and wholeness to every part of an individual’s life and it’s called the church, “The Body of Christ.” This health plan originated in the loving heart of my God and you’re God “Abba” Father. His assigne

    “God’s Health Plan” Opening Thought: In modern medicine today we have heard of people choosing to be frozen in hope of one day being thawed out at some unknown future day when medicine has conquered disease and dying. The mindset here is people want to be resurrected so as to live forever in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Don't Be Ignorant" 1 Cor. Pt. 10 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,587 views

    We are not to be ignorant to the truth about holy and unholy lifestyles. God will judge sin as He did in the Old Testament and He will hold us responsible for the way we act as Christians. Christians are to glorify God in everything that they do!

    “Don’t be Ignorant” 1 Cor. pt. 10 Opening Illustration: From Wingclips.com “Get Smart” Swordfish scene where he talks of being alert but ignorantly keeps running into things with the car he is driving. Thesis: We are not to be ignorant to the truth about holy and unholy lifestyles. God will judge ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    " What Are A Mother's Responsibilities?"

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 14, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 34,091 views

    Mom’s have the divine responsibility to be their children’s best teachers, best comforters and best advisors.

    What are a Mother’s Responsibilities? Opening Illustration: The movie maker clip from the Mother Daughter Banquet - then the video clip from Blue Fish TV “Honoring Mothers.” Thesis: Mom’s have the divine responsibility to be their children’s best teachers, best comforters and best ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    American Idols Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Apr 21, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,391 views

    Paul focuses on the fact that if anything, or anyone, sits on the throne of your life other than Jesus that is called idolartry.

    American Idols (04-02-06) Romans 1:22-31 Pastor Jeff Williams American Idols? How many of you watch American Idol? Do you get angry when your favorite performer is voted off? Would like to sing in front of Simon Cowell? Me neither! In our country, there are a lot of American Idols. I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Questions Thinking People Ask Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Feb 3, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,173 views

    Part 1 of series of sermons on this topic--inspired by Adam Hamilton who did a similar series in his congregation, Church of the Resurrection

    (I have included web sites that I researched in the text of the sermon) (Graphic: http://psalmpublishing.bei.t-online.de/cover.html ) SLIDE 1 Prayer Greeting, attendance pads, Class 101 Read gospel: SLIDE 2 Matthew 2:1-2 Jesus was born in the town of Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Go Fast And Live

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 4, 2003
    based on 81 ratings
     | 4,431 views

    This sermon is about the practice of fasting. (The Life - part 10)

    Go Fast And Live The Life – part 10 The Practice Of Fasting QUESTION – what do you want to be when you grow up? Who do you want to do when you grow up? When Bruce Jenner grew up – he wanted to win a gold medal in the decathlon in the Olympic games. But in 1972 in the games in Munich Jenner ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Am The Man

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 4, 2003
    based on 85 ratings
     | 3,657 views

    In this message we look at the practice of confessing our sins to another believer. (The Life part 9)

    I Am The Man The Life – part 9 The Practice Of Confession TODAY – is our 8th week in this awesome message series that we are in, called, “The Life,” – a message series that has the potential to radically change your entire life in ways that you cannot even begin to imagine. LISTEN - IF you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lightly Seasoned For Jesus

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 136 ratings
     | 16,855 views

    An Evangelism Sermon

    Lightly Seasoned for Jesus Matthew 5:1-16 Song: Shine on Me Prayer Thanks / Tribute [v. 13] Ye are the salt of the earth, but if the salt have lost its savour, with what shall it be salted? It is thereafter good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Have A Friend Who Thinks That Once You're Saved You Can Live How You Want

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 8, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 4,951 views

    Salavtion is awesome, salavation is in Christ and the bible teaches that we can loose it.

    I Have A Friend Who… Believes That Once You Are Saved You Can Do Whatever You Want… TODAY – we conclude our message series, I Have A Friend Who… The theme verse for this series is 1 Peter 3:15 “…always be ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love Is? Part 2

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 11, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 2,884 views

    Love needs to be defined in light of what the Bible says love is. Love really is only defined in light of the statement ¡§God is Love!¡¨ If you do not start with God then you cannot know or experience love in your life.

    Love is ¡KPart 2 Thesis: Love needs to be defined in light of what the Bible says love is. Love really is only defined in light of the statement ¡§God is Love!¡¨ If you do not start with God then you cannot know or experience love in your life. Opening Illustration from Step Mom: Scene were the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "America – Land That I Love” God Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,088 views

    God loves the United States and He is warning her to change her path so that He can bless her again and not allow disasters to destroy her.

    “America – land that I love” Signed – “God” July 4, 2010 – Today the United States is 234 years old. "Remember Me" Lately I have become concerned about the people I represent. I no longer see the Pride in your eyes that I once seen when I traveled down your streets in the Veterans Day parades ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Death Has Taken My Loved One

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 11, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 22,323 views

    Though unnatural, death comes to all. How shall we respond to death? We explore this neglected subject by looking at an incident in the ministry of Ezekiel.

    “The word of the LORD came to me: ‘Son of man, behold, I am about to take the delight of your eyes away from you at a stroke; yet you shall not mourn or weep, nor shall your tears run down. Sigh, but not aloud; make no mourning for the dead. Bind on your turban, and put your shoes on your feet; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Blind From Birth"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,223 views

    There are those who know they are blind and receive Christ's healing, and those who think they see and therefore remain blind. Of which group are you?

    “As He passed by, He saw a man blind from birth. 2 And His disciples asked Him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he would be born blind?” 3 Jesus answered, “It was neither that this man sinned, nor his parents; but it was so that the works of God might ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    World Champion Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,070 views

    A study of chapter 14 verses 1 through 21

    Zechariah 14: 1 – 21 World Champion 1 Behold, the day of the LORD is coming, and your spoil will be divided in your midst. 2 For I will gather all the nations to battle against Jerusalem; The city shall be taken, the houses rifled, and the women ravished. Half of the city shall go into ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    A Funeral For A Dead Faith

    Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Jan 4, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 38,112 views

    No corpse can work his way into life. He just can’t do it. He is dead. He has got to receive the life before he works.

    The Christian life is just summed up in Grace but the devil doesn’t want you to know that. The devil doesn’t want you to believe that. What the devil wants to do is to try to mix together grace and works. And when we try to mix together grace and works, then grace is not grace at all. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist