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  • Alan Perkins avatar

    The Prodigal Son

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on May 5, 2002
    based on 108 ratings
     | 40,422 views

    The younger son wanted blessing without relationship. So did the elder son. And so do we today.

    This morning, we continue our journey through the parables of Christ. As we’ve noted before, a parable is a short story which is intended to teach or illustrate some spiritual truth. Parables are small but powerful, and this is demonstrated by their familiarity. Few of us, I imagine, could explain ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace-Full Living

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 8, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 10,282 views

    We are to be full of grace (and thus, givers).

    GRACE-FULL LIVING II Corinthians 9:6-15 S: Money Th: Grace-Full Living Pr: WE ARE TO BE FULL OF GRACE. ?: How? How do we be full of grace? How do we give? by following… KW: Principles (of grace, giving) TS: We will find in our study two principles of giving that show how we can be full of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Focusing On What Matters Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 9, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 14,658 views

    5 of 10 of the series Supernatural Transformation. One of the incredible abilities Jesus had was to stay on target. His life never got off track - He kept His life on course. His ability to focus is a strong characteristic of His life and it can be a ch

    FOCUSING ON WHAT MATTERS Ephesians 1:17-18; Romans 8:28; Ephesians 2:10; Romans 12:3; 1 Peter 4:2 Read at beginning of service: Ephesians 1:17-23 (NIV) 17 I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Qualities Of A True Friend Series

    Contributed by Jason Hill on May 20, 2002
    based on 177 ratings
     | 47,700 views

    In order for life to work the way God intended it to in the area of friendships, we must choose friends wisely according to God’s qualifications.

    Qualities of a True Friend There is a heavy emphasis in our society on friendships. Television, movies, radio & our peers tell us that we need to be loyal friends and that nothing should come between our friendships with others. Just the other day I saw a commercial about a man who had just ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Quit Kidding Yourself Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 5, 2001
    based on 127 ratings
     | 7,900 views

    Today as we look at James we will uncover 5 things that if we are not careful we can deceive ourselves about - and if we do , the end results can be deadly (Real faith For The Real World - part three)

    "Quit Kidding Yourself" James 1:16-27 She woke up early and decided to take a walk. The air was clear and brisk, the birds were singing to one another in the trees. She stopped for a moment to say hello, and pat a mother deer and her 2 babies. The morning sun was just beginning to sneak over ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The God Of The Storm Series

    Contributed by Matt Condon on Apr 20, 2001
    based on 574 ratings
     | 62,445 views

    God Works Through Life’s Storms

    Acts 27:1-25 The God of the Storm I have been waiting for Chapter 27. If the book of Acts was a movie, chapter 27 would be the climax. I don’t know about you, but My favorite part of any movie is when the hero comes in and saves the day. It makes me wish Acts had a soundtrack. We have certain ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Because We Love & We Care

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 25, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,212 views

    This is a stewardship sermon based on the parable of the good Samaritan.

    Because We Love And We Care 10/29/2000 Proverbs 1:8-19 I John 3:16-20 Text Luke 10:25-37 Today we enter the challenge phase our New Life Campaign. One of our reasons for building the New Life Center is because we love and we care. Our first love is our love for God, for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How Halloween Can Help Christians

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 27, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 4,506 views

    Halloween reminds Christians of several things and what we can do to help others think about death and life

    How Halloween Can Help Christians By Rev. Andrew Chan, Senior Pastor, PBC, Vancouver, BC 16 So don’t let anyone condemn you for what you eat or drink, or for not celebrating certain holy days or new-moon ceremonies or Sabbaths. 17 For these rules were only shadows of the real thing, Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Supremacy Of Christ Is Demonstrated In Our Christian Fellowship

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Nov 1, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 2,652 views

    This sermon illustrates what the world should see in the fellowship of Christians.

    The Supremacy of Christ is Demonstrated in Our Christian Fellowship Colossians 3:12-17 November 4, 2001 Intro: A. [Experiences of Mediocrity, Bob Russell, When God Builds a Church, Howard Publishing Co, 2000, pp 110-11] The experience for a first-time visitor in many … churches goes something ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Trust - The Key To Successful Living Series

    Contributed by John Maxwell on Nov 6, 2001
    based on 465 ratings
     | 67,930 views

    Learning to Trust God with all aspects of life, strong emphasis placed on Stewardship

    TRUST - THE KEY TO SUCCESSFUL LIVING Proverbs 3:1-10 John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: In Proverbs 3:1﷓10, there are some marvelous words of wisdom for us on our relationship with God. This morning, and for the next four Sundays, I want to talk to you about what I consider the key to successful ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Trust Test - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by John Maxwell on Nov 6, 2001
    based on 235 ratings
     | 32,200 views

    The third sermon in this four part series that assess your will to let God lead your life

    THE TRUST TEST (PART 1) Proverbs 3:1-10 John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: Today I want to talk to you about managing the resources that God has given to us. Two Sundays ago we asked the question: Can I trust God? Last week we looked at another question: Am I trustworthy? Can God trust me with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Michael TnayrB avatar

    Serious Business

    Contributed by Michael Tnayrb on Nov 13, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 14,399 views

    We are often serious about all of the wrong things in life. We are concerned, serious, and even consumed with things when it comes to work and play...but are we serious about our God? We can’t afford to be not ready.

    To our Pastor, Reverend Brown, Officers of the Church, Members, Guest and friends….I thank you for this opportunity….to share the Good News with you. As I began to prepare for this sermon…..my first sermon….I naturally began to feel some nerves. I got right down scared….But It didn’t make any ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living A Life Of Sacrifice: A Matter Of The Heart

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Dec 2, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,142 views

    The woman with the alabaster jar and the widow’s two copper coins show us that sacrificial giver is not determined by much we give, but by a grateful heart.

    “Living A Life of Sacrifice: A Matter Of The Heart” Romans 12:1-8 This is the last week of our stewardship “check-up.” I hope that during the past week you have found quiet times to allow the Lord to search your heart, give you insights into His will, and give you the passion to become a godly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kelly Hudnall avatar

    Holding Onto Your Faith

    Contributed by Kelly Hudnall on Dec 12, 2001
    based on 96 ratings
     | 27,331 views

    How to hold onto your faith when life hurts most.

    HOLDING ONTO YOUR FAITH When Life Hurts the Most I. Intro: When was the last time life served you a curve ball? Life has a way of doing that you know? Jesus promised in John 16:33 that we would suffer many of life’s curve balls in life. His exact words were, "in Me you have peace, in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christ: Compassionate

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 6, 2000
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,573 views

    Compassion comes first with Jesus.

    The gospel writers did not record for us every moment of the life of Christ. At the end of his account, John tells us that “...there were also many other things which Jesus did...”. And supposes that if they were all written in detail the world would not contain the books. That may be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox