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  • Tony Grant avatar

    Hurricanes And God

    Contributed by Tony Grant on Sep 24, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,916 views

    God is with us even in the midst of the fury of the hurricane.

    Hurricanes and God James 1:2 09/18/05 2373 words I invite you to turn in your Bibles to the book of James, chapter 1, and follow along as I read v2: 2 My brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of any kind, consider it nothing but joy, Amen. The word of God. Thanks be to God. Did God ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How To Dress For Stress

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Sep 24, 2005
    based on 57 ratings
     | 14,087 views

    This is a message on what stress is, the causes of it, how it affects us, and how we should handle it.

    How to Dress for STRESS Psalm 4:1-8 What is one thing that we all have in common that begins with the letter “S”. Now sense we are in church, most of us would probably think that I’m talking about sin. Now that is a common denominator, but not the topic of choice today. Today I want to talk to ...read more

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    Sentry Duty

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 28, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,429 views

    Spiritually-speaking we have a lot of silent alarms today. The duty of the watchman is to sound the alarm.

    September 4, 2005 (Labor Day Weekend) So you, mortal, I have made a sentinel for the house of Israel; whenever you hear a word from my mouth, you shall give them warning from me. If I say to the wicked, "O wicked ones, you shall surely die," and you do not speak to warn the wicked to turn from ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Cross Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Oct 6, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,790 views

    The importance of the cross of Christ.

    SERIES: “OVERCOMING OBSTACLES THAT OBSTRUCT OBEDIENCE” TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 1:18-25 TITLE: “THE CROSS OF CHRIST” INTRODUCTION: A. A boy age ten was doing miserably in math in public school. His parents had heard that students who attended ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Winning Series

    Contributed by Harley Jay Nickless on Oct 8, 2005
    based on 78 ratings
     | 11,803 views

    Churches and Christians are great at writing mission statements. But how do we know if we’re winning or not? How do you keep score in Christian walk?

    Mission: Impossible Part 1 “Winning” Introduction If I were to ask you this morning, “what is the mission of . . . “… the Washington Redskins?” What would you say? (Answer) To Win the Super Bowl. How do you know if they are accomplishing their mission? (Answer) Whether or not they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Go On To Spiritual Maturity

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 10, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 12,379 views

    As Christians we are not to be satisfied to remain as baby Christians we are to keep growing in knowledge and understanding of the things of God.

    Go on to Spiritual Maturity Philippians 1:9-11 (NLT) In this passage of scripture the Apostle Paul gives the admonition: “Keep on growing.” During the past year have you grown in the knowledge and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ? 2 Peter 3:18, “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Fish Stories

    Contributed by James May on Jun 26, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,217 views

    Jesus has called us to be fishers of men. I want to hear some fish stories of the one that didn’t get away.

    Fish Stories By Pastor Jim May Mark 1:16-20, "Now as he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men. And straightway they forsook ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "How To Treat Your Betrayer." Series

    Contributed by Kevin Smith on Jun 29, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,893 views

    Part 2 in a 4 part series... This message uses Jesus’ example in John 13 to talk about how we really should treat our betrayer... With LOVE!!!

    You may be seated in the presence of the Lord... Somebody oughta say "amen".. Amen. Those youth & young adults really sang this morning. Whoa! Y’all was tearin’ it up! Amen. Well, if you will recall on last week I began this sermon series on betrayal with you and I started out with the message, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Windswept

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 3, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,615 views

    America is a land swept by the winds of change. Are they destructive? Yes, if we invest in religion without integrity and if we accept leaders committed to materialism. But refreshing winds are possible as we the church are in touch with the Spirit.

    In the hills of eastern Kentucky, not far from where we once lived, there is a hidden-away estate called Windswept. If you crawl up the winding grade of US 421 to the wide place in the road called Morrill, off to your left there is a driveway that leads to a lovely stone house. Windswept was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wise, The Prudent, And The Babies

    Contributed by William Mouser on Jul 3, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,854 views

    Life in the Kingdom is not an intellectual meritocracy. Rather, it is a respite for those who labor and are heavy laden in their spiritual ignorance. In one prayer of thanksgiving, Jesus condemns the "wise and prudent," and He welcomes the babes into Hi

    The Wise, the Prudent, and the Babies Matthew 11:20-30 When I first began attending Dallas Seminary, I noticed something happening among many of my fellow students. Two, things, actually. On one hand, the academic atmosphere of the place seemed to make some students bloom into these ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Lynn Malone avatar

    Three Lessons For The Land Of The Free

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 6, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,334 views

    Three lessons the American nation needs to learn concerning its freedom.

    I forget which philosopher said that “Those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it.” We learn from history—not to live in the past, but learn the principles that history has to teach us. We don’t live our lives in the past hoping that circumstances will return like they were in the “good ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    God Blessed America

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 6, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,989 views

    Americans lived in a nation blessed of God. We dare not take that blessing for granted. We must live, work, and pray so that the next generation can say the same thing.

    A God Blessed America Psalm 33:12-22; Proverbs 14:34 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: It just doesn’t seem like the Fourth of July without all the fireworks and festivities. I know. I will never forget the Fourth of July we spent ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    Prayer Is Verb

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jul 7, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,104 views

    Prayer is needed for us to be all God wants

    PRAYER IS A VERB. "I am responsible. Although I may not be able to prevent the worst from happening, I am responsible for my attitude toward the inevitable misfortunes that darken life. Bad things do happen; how I respond to them defines my character and the quality of my life. I can choose to sit ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Curse Of The Weeds

    Contributed by Charles Bruner on Jul 19, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,692 views

    Exploring the nature of evil as a spiritual reality which impacts all of us while affirming the sovereignty of God.

    Title: The Curse of the Weeds Before loading up the van with kids and luggage for vacation, I quickly looked through the lectionary reading for today. I noticed that the parable in Matthew was familiar—I had tackled it once before, a fresh perspective was in order. This fresh perspective hit me ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Driving Force Of Spiritual Debt-3 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 27, 2005
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,505 views

    Part 3 of a 5-part sermon. Paul related to the Christian church in Rome, his keen sense of spiritual indebtedness. This sense of indebtedness drives the emissary/delegate/messenger of God. Spiritual indebtedness drives God’s messenger to...

    THE DRIVING FORCE OF SPIRITUAL DEBT-III—Romans 1:8-17 Need: Debt causes many Americans to work at things they never intended to give themselves to. That is why retirement is sought & defended so vehemently by Americans. We spend our lives working off our debt—at anything that is financially ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist