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  • Quintin Morrow avatar

    "Public Piety: To Be Seen By Men"

    Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Nov 12, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 6,002 views

    A message on substanceless piety.

    The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church www.st-andrew.com According to the Chicago Tribune, a man named Joe from Rockford, Illinois, ran a live Internet sex site called Video Fantasy. Joe had a ten-year-old son. On his home computer Joe installed filtering software to limit the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Leaving A Spiritual Inheritance

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 29, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 15,361 views

    God gave Jacob a powerful dream and an impressive promise. But Jacob didn’t deserve either. What he received, he received because of a spiritual inheritance for a greater man of faith.

    OPEN: During the Persian Gulf War, a soldier was assigned to go to Saudi Arabia. As he was saying good-bye to his family, his three-year-old son was holding on to his leg and pleading with him not to leave. "No, Daddy, please don’t go!" he kept repeating. We were beginning to make a scene when my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don't Be Afraid! Just Believe!

    Contributed by Charles Degner on Jul 9, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 14,336 views

    Jesus shows Jairus that we have a God with skin on - someone who understands our pain and weaknesses, but who can do something about it!

    Mark 5: 21-24, 35-43 Pentecost 6 A Lutheran pastor who grew up in a missionary family in Papua New Guinea recalls living through some of the tremendous thunderstorms that are common in that region. As a child, he was quite frightened when the storms came in the middle of the blackened night. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Richard White avatar

    Love Is

    Contributed by Richard White on Jul 9, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 14,727 views

    Love is the greatest of all gifts and it is the one that will never cease.

    Love is (1 Cor. 13) Illustration: (Dressing with old clothes on the inside, but nice clothes on the outside.) There was once a church that was having a guest speaker. This speaker was well known throughout the Christian community, yet was virtually unknown to this particular congregation, except ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sweep Around Your Own Front Door

    Contributed by Robert Mckenzie on Jul 12, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 45,783 views

    Before you judge someone else you had better judge yourself first.

    Sweep Around Your Own Front Door… Matthew 7:1-5 1 Do not judge so that you will not be judged. 2 For in the way you judge, you will be judged; and by your standard of measure, it will be measured to you. 3 Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Not About Power Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 16, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,557 views

    In the Kingdom of God, the rules about power are different. We value humility, spiritual security, and service. Sermon for Deacon Ordination and for Super Bowl Sunday!

    May I take you on a small fantasy this morning? May I just tease your imagination a little? It is a 6:30 this evening. You are seated in Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego. The ritual coin tosses have been performed, the national anthem has been sung, and we are ready to start Super Bowl 32. Out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christians: An Endangered Species

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jul 17, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 11,629 views

    As Christians, we feel like an endangered species. Evil is flourishing. But God will protect us and God answers us when we call on Him.

    July 13, 2003 Title: "The Immoral Majority" or "Christians: An Endangered Species" Text: Psalm 12:1-8 Introduction I’m sure you are at least somewhat familiar with animals on the endangered species list. Here in Florida, I am aware of several that appear on our license plates ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Come Now Is The Time To Worship Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 4, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 16,091 views

    Isaiah’s expereience of worship boiled down to 3 things: seeing, sanctifying and serving. No matter what else worship is, it should include these.

    Isaiah 6:1-8 – Come Now is the Time to Worship I came across some definitions of things we use in the church. MAGI: The most famous trio to attend a baby shower. MANGER: 1. Where Mary gave birth to Jesus because Joseph didn’t have private health cover. 2. The Biblical proof that holiday travel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Friends Sharpen Friends

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,564 views

    God has given us friendships as gifts.

    "Friends Sharpen Friends" (Originally preached by Frank Lewis, FBC Nashville, TN) March 16, 2003 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Items needed: Anvil, Blacksmith’s Hammer, Sheep Sheers, Steele, Knife, piece of metal, channel locks, metal file/rasp, table for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    Psalm 17 "My Life Is An Open Book" Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Aug 21, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 26,506 views

    David’s life is an open book before God. He hides nothing. We sometimes try to hide things from God. We need to try to live our lives as an "open book" before God.

    August 17, 2003 Title: Psalm 17 My Life Is An Open Book Text: Psalm 17:1-15 Introduction Things you should never say once without thinking twice: - It’s no trouble at all. - I love dogs. - We have plenty of room. - Call me any time. - Is there anything I can do? - My husband is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Basic Christianity 101

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Sep 7, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,003 views

    THE WAY WE JUDGE OTHERS MATTERS TO GOD!

    BASIC CHRISTIANITY 101: THE WAY WE JUDGE PSALM 133/ MATTHEW 7:1-6 LABOR DAY WEEKEND AUGUST 31, 2003 INTRODUCTION: THE CONSERVATIVE CHURCH AND THE LIBERAL UNIVERSITY:email I LUV YEW: I got your back You got mine, I’ll help you out Anytime. To see you hurt To see you cry, Makes me weep And wanna ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Immutability Of God Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 20, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 17,471 views

    The Immutability of God Explains Why We Can Depend Upon God, and Why God is Worthy of Our Worship and our Submission

    The Immutablity of God (topical) Intro 1. When it comes to matters of theology, most dictionaries do not recognize the vocabulary. 2. Take two words we will use today: aseity and immutability. Only my large 3 volume dictionary has those words. You can check yours when you get home. 3. But why ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Part Does Giving Play In Worship? Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 22, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,822 views

    An examination of the worship of the woman who anointed Jesus’ head with oil.

    Worship Series Sermon # 2 “What Part Does Giving Play In Worship?” Mark 14:3-9 In our first message on worship I gave you the definition that Louie Giglio gives for worship in his book “The Air I Breathe.” He said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    Five Questions From God

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 26, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 10,867 views

    Many people think they will grill the Lord with questions when they stand before Him. Here are five questions God asks.

    Summer 2004 Dakota Community Church Five Questions From The Mouth Of God Have you ever wanted to ask God a question face to face? - Why did this happen? - Where did I go wrong? - What are next weeks’ 649 winning numbers? - What am I here for? I had a friend once who was hardened toward the ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Living In A Lions Den Without Being Eaten

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 17, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,037 views

    We find helpful foundational teachings in Daniel 5 and 6 to help us survive attacks of our enemy. Who is our primary enemy: The Bible says, Satan goes about like a roaring lion."

    Living in the Lions Den Without Being Eaten Daniel 5:1-6:28 Has there been a time in your life you felt you were under attack? One of the times in my life and family that I experienced attacks from evil happened when I was pastor of the FMC in Taylor, Michigan. (Myrtle Hannah) We find helpful ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist