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  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    Where Service Meets Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Mar 21, 2008
     | 8,281 views

    We have detached sacrifice from service and this is a fatal mistake. It is one indication of the lukewarm church and the lukewarm individual.

    Where Service Meets Sacrifice Griffith Baptist Church – 3/23/08 P.M. Service Text: Daniel 3 The Introduction Elisabeth Elliot writes, ’To be a follower of the Crucified Christ means, sooner or later, a personal encounter with the cross. And the cross always entails loss.... The great symbol ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Purge Out The Old Leaven Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 16, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 7,833 views

    All behaviours are not acceptable in the Church.

    Get Rid of the Leaven! March 17, 2001 The Globe and Mail has been running some rather controversial and attention grabbing advertisements of late. In one that I hear on the radio, the idea is that a CEO is promoting someone to a vice-presidency, I believe, and states: “Jones is over 6 feet tall, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Better Than A Bracelet

    Contributed by Steve Brown on Nov 11, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,435 views

    Speaks of the importance of memorizing Scripture and applying it to your everyday life.

    Better Than a Bracelet Introduction: Scripture memorization is a powerful tool in our daily walk with our Lord. The reason it is such a compelling tool is because you can recall a passage that God has placed on your heart at a moment’s notice and use that passage to combat Satan’s attacks. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Judgment Or Mercy; The Choice Is Yours Series

    Contributed by James May on Oct 10, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,389 views

    #8 in the Book of James study deals with the Holiness of God who will be the judge of all sin, as well as the mercy of God for those who obey his Word and accept Jesus Christ as Lord.

    8 Judgment or Mercy; the Choice is Yours Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May The Law of our Land says that a man is innocent until proven guilty. But it is not so with the Judge of the Universe; for God says that all men are guilty until they are made innocent through the blood of the Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When Things Entrap Us Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Jul 9, 2007
     | 3,540 views

    Most people believe joy comes from the things they own. In reality, things can steal our joy quickly. Paul understood how things could steal our joy, that is why he gave us two admonitions to keep us from the snare of materialism. Each of these admonitio

    Our culture is trapped in a disease for the desire of things, and we are not sure what to do about it. Consider the following facts… Gambling 60 % of adult Americans gambled in the last 12 months 20 years ago, two states had legalized gambling, while 48 states outlawed gambling – today 48 states ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Real Oil Crisis

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,003 views

    An exploration of maintaining a deep spiritual commitment while awaiting the return of Christ.

    Recap of where we have been: Two weeks ago – Jesus crying out with the prophet Isaiah that God’s house will be a house of prayer. Last week – We dove into Jesus preparatory teaching to His disciples that as time winds down, and the consummation of the kingdom approaches, it is critical that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Some Unconventional Wisdom About Anger Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,105 views

    37th in a series from Ephesians. The "conventional wisdom" is that this passage deals with our individual anger. But Paul seems to have something else in mind here.

    This week I ran into what was billed as a “Conventional Wisdom IQ Test”. The idea is to see how many of the sayings of conventional wisdom that one can complete. The original test had 20 questions, but for time’s sake let’s see how well we can do on just 10 of them: 1. If it’s not broken.... ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worthwhile Conversation

    Contributed by Bruce Pratt on Mar 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,465 views

    The Christian’s speech should be a reflection of the Holy Spirit’s working, bringing value to those around us.

    WORTHWHILE CONVERSATION When I was in my twenties, I couldn’t hold on to money. If I had a dollar, I’d spend it. If I saw something I wanted, I bought it without much consideration as to whether it was a good deal or not. I’m not totally sure whether it was a function of getting older or marrying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Paul Showed Us How To Cope With Perplexing Ironies

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,042 views

    How Paul Showed Us How to Cope With Perplexing Ironies 2 Cor. 6:7-10 (Sorrowful, yet always rejoicing)

    How Paul Showed Us How to Cope With Perplexing Ironies - 2 Cor. 6:7-10 Illustration:Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: To choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s way. Viktor Frankl, concentration camp survivor. Philippians 2:12-18. 1. Paul, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. avatar

    My Brother's Keeper

    Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,620 views

    Jesus’ teaching in this chapter reminds us that sin is a public matter and not just something "between me and Jesus."

    “My Brother’s Keeper” Sermon on Matthew 18:15-20 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. September 4, 2005 One Christian cannot call out another Christian about their sin without conflict. Conflict has been a part of the church since its inception. It is somewhat comforting even to know that we are not ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    A Place To Belong

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 7, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,980 views

    Why we need the church, and believers belong in the house of God! (Part of the Purpose Driven Life series.)

    A Place to Belong Text: Ephesians 2: 19-22 19 So now you Gentiles are no longer strangers and foreigners. You are citizens along with all of God’s holy people. You are members of God’s family. 20 Together, we are his house, built on the foundation of the apostles and the prophets. And the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Sin Of Doing Nothing

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 10,861 views

    A message about our responsibility to serve.

    THE SIN OF DOING NOTHING James 4:17; Luke 10:25-37 INTRO: Despite all the good sermons and lessons, many of us never put into practice what we learn. James wrote that this, too, is a sin--the sin of knowing to do good and not doing it, the sin of doing nothing. I. DOING GOOD IS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Leadership Changes Across Culture

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 4,691 views

    Leadership should adjust itself to the cultural context so as to be the best servant leadership following the example of Jesus Christ who humbled himself and became like a man. Leadership Changes Across Culture

    LEADERSHIP CHANGES ACROSS CULTURES Quote: Jesus said, "Follow Me and I will make you fishers of men. And they left everything and followed Him." (Matt 4:19,20) Introduction - Trying to work in another culture with your own cultural values of leadership can be frustrating, counter-productive, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dwight Davis avatar

    "Is That You God?"

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Oct 4, 2002
    based on 191 ratings
     | 14,722 views

    Distinguishing the voice of God from the endless ’static’ of the world around us can often be difficult. This sermon seeks to help us "clean up the static."

    “Speak Lord, for Your Servant is Listening” I was driving towards the coast for a job I had to do and on the way, I saw two billboards inparticular that caught my attention. To this day, I don’t know what group or organization sponsored them but they both implied a major sponsor to say the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Clyde Grimes avatar

    A Practical Guide To Fasting-Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Oct 30, 2002
    based on 53 ratings
     | 6,426 views

    #4 of 4 sermons on biblical fasting.

    A Practical Guide to Fasting (Part 2) (Topical) I. Where Does It Say, “Fast?” A. Explicit commands B. Expected conviction II. Why Should I Fast? III. When Should I Fast? IV. How Do I Fast? A. Types of fasts B. Accompanying attitudes and actions C. A strategy for successful fasting V. Common ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance