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  • John Howard avatar

    A New Life?

    Contributed by John Howard on Jan 14, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,467 views

    A look at the new life we have in Christ and how Christ wants us to respond.

    Col 3:1-4 I have struggled with getting my topic or my idea captured - In words on paper - It seems I have had a restlessness - About what to talk about today - I have a desire, a deep desire - To encourage you to look heavenward - In every day, in every situation, in every moment Let me read you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Big Temptations In Life Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 21, 2002
    based on 1,037 ratings
     | 220,309 views

    In the story of the temptation of Jesus we see three general kinds of temptation that we still face.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 7 Three Big Temptations in Life Luke 4: 1-14 I think that we all understand what temptation is. There is a story told about a little boy in a grocery store that I think illustrates the nature of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Devin Hudson avatar

    House Cleaning

    Contributed by Devin Hudson on Jan 29, 2002
    based on 141 ratings
     | 23,122 views

    7th sermon in a John series

    Cleaning House John 2.12-25 What gets you worked up? What gets you excited? Some people get excited over ballgames. Some get worked up over political issues. Others are energized by work. I know some who get excited over things such as cars or trucks. Such individuals work diligently to keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace Gives

    Contributed by David Swensen on Jan 31, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 7,969 views

    We were created to reach out to others. We are commanded in Scripture to give generously of our time, talents and finances in ministry. But what is or should be our modivation for giving and serving?

    In his book Run with the Horses, Eugene Peterson tells how he saw some birds teaching their young to fly.Three young swallows were perched on a dead branch that stretched out over a lake. “One adult swallow got alongside the chicks and started shoving them out toward the end of the branch – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kyle Meador avatar

    Ark-Building 101 Series

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on Feb 1, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,985 views

    God calls Noah to an action of Salvation. We are called to the same action today. We are the ark offering hope to a world drowing without Jesus

    From the Very Start A Look at the Ancient Text of Genesis that speaks with Amazing Present-day Relevance Ark Building 101 Now, as you can tell from the title our message today reflects on Noah and his boat-building project. Those of you know me that if I’m willing to talk about anything ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Bond avatar

    Jesus' Power Over Life's Storms

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Feb 4, 2002
    based on 105 ratings
     | 14,305 views

    God allows storms in our life so that we can experience the power and the presence of Christ.

    One of my favorite stories is about Chippie the parakeet. Chippie was a happy little bird, content every day to sit on his perch, swinging and singing to his little heart’s content. One day Chippie’s owner took the initiative to clean out his cage. She took off the attachment from the end of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Temptation

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 11, 2002
    based on 197 ratings
     | 19,203 views

    A sermon for the First Sunday in Lent Temptation

      1st Sunday of Lent Matthew 4:1-11 "Temptation" What is a sinner? Let me repeat that question, what is a sinner? Pascal says: "There are only two kinds of people, the righteous who believe themselves a sinner and the sinner who believes themselves righteous". Mary Wilson Little put it this ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Total Commitment Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 18, 2002
    based on 337 ratings
     | 59,051 views

    Ruth’s pledge to Naomi has such a powerful effect on us that many include her words in their weddings and on jewelry. God also regards her commitment as the basis of true love.

    A college man walked into a photography studio with a framed picture of his girlfriend. He wanted the picture duplicated. This involved removing it from the frame. In doing this, the studio owner noticed the inscription on the back of the photograph: “My dearest Tom, I love you with all my heart. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Simmons avatar

    Stewardship: Trusting An Unchanging God

    Contributed by David Simmons on Feb 22, 2002
    based on 329 ratings
     | 22,970 views

    Our love for God is best measured by the use of our resources. God wants us to offer our entire selves as living sacrifices – sold out and on fire for God through and through.

    INTRODUCTION This week, I heard a sound I had not heard for at least six weeks. I was sitting at one of our city’s notoriously long red lights. There were a couple of cars in front of me, and when the light turned green, and the guy at the front of the line had was also slow off the light. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Press On!

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 134 ratings
     | 36,626 views

    This is a New Years sermon designed to encourage us to keep going!

    INTRODUCTION  How many of you had a good year last year?  I did, I got to live another year, I learned that I was going to be a grandfather and many other great things happened. The Cardinals made the playoffs again and the Rams did the same.  In the sports world what does ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Just Like Your Father

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 9, 2001
    based on 130 ratings
     | 15,575 views

    Let’s take one more look at the subject of love. And in doing that, there are 3 things I want you to see: 1. The Magnificence of God’s Love. 2. The Mediocrity of Man’s Love. 3. The Maturity of Christian Love.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. I’m convinced that if there is one thing the world really needs to know more about, & to put into practice, it is love. In fact, so important is love that Jesus devoted a whole section of the Sermon on the Mount to it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Title: "Christians Are Not Patsies To Be Sponged Off Of.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Nov 11, 2001
    based on 119 ratings
     | 5,904 views

    Year C. twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost November 18, 2001 Heavenly Father thank you for teaching us that Christian charity is doing for others what they cannot do for themselves or cannot do at the time. It is not enabling others to be dependen

    Year C. twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost November 18, 2001 Heavenly Father thank you for teaching us that Christian charity is doing for others what they cannot do for themselves or cannot do at the time. It is not enabling others to be dependent or lazy or idle or be busybodies because ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Darrin Hunt avatar

    Body Builders

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Nov 13, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 10,421 views

    Being a Body Builder is more than pumping iron. It’s getting into spiritual shape so that the Body of Christ may be built up.

    Eph. 4:11-16 “Body Builders” Intro. Have you ever seen a professional Body Builder?  Muscles rippling and bulging, every part in sync, his whole body a perfect specimen of health. Today, I want to talk to you about becoming a Body Builder.  Not the Body Builders we see on TV, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Gehrels avatar

    The Loveliest Place

    Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Nov 14, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,911 views

    Worship as a Christian, in the context of fellow believers, is critical to spiritual well-being.

    Let Us Worship And Bow Down (I): The Loveliest Place Bible Reading: Psalm 84 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Let Us Worship And Bow Down (I): The Loveliest Place p.1 "What on earth was I thinking?" It was a dark February evening when this thought kept ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Chris Oswald avatar

    How To Become A Generous Person

    Contributed by Chris Oswald on Nov 18, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,699 views

    Message on giving using Paul’s thank you note to the Phillipians as the main text - Phil. 4:9-20

    Giving: How To Trust God With My Resources The whole point of this Survivor Series to identify the most necessary habits and disciplines Christians must keep if they hope to keep growing in their faith. Jonathan has shared three of those so far: Bible Study; Prayer; and Evangelism. Today I’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist