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  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Live The Life God Called Us To Live Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,795 views

    We are called to live in a special way.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • How are we to live out our lives as we await the return of our Lord Jesus? • In have spent the first couple of messages talking about how we are called to reach out to people who do not know Jesus and how we are to then take those people and help them to become disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why The Inner Circle Fights

    Contributed by Raymond Watson on Jan 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,271 views

    Did you ever run into difficulty with those that are close to you? Did you ever think that you were the only one that this happened to. Well you are not alone, that same thing happened to Moses and the God’s Word can show light on why this happens.

    There have been many times that leaders have faced criticism from those that are closest to them. Just when things seem to be going right a left hook, out of nowhere puts things out of whack. There are many times that the leader looks to stop and give up. Others put on determination and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    There Is Not A Vessel More

    Contributed by Greg Irby on Jan 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,889 views

    A Message on how God does the amazing with our little.

    THERE IS NOT A VESSEL MORE 2 KINGS 4:1-7 Text: 2 Kings 4:6 2 Kings 4:6 And it came to pass, when the vessels were full, that she said unto her son, Bring me yet a vessel. And he said unto her, There is not a vessel more. And the oil stayed. Introduction: 1. PROBLEM WITH THE OWED A. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    The Finer Points Of Love (Part 2)

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Feb 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,993 views

    This study examines characteristics 4-7 of the fifteeen qualities of love found in I Corinthians 13.

    Last week we began a series entitled the “Finer Points Of Love.” We are studying the fifteen characteristics of love that are listed in I Cor. 13:4-7. The first three are: love is patient, love is kind, and love is not jealous. Today we take a brief look at the next four. Quality number 4: love ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Round And Round We Go" Series

    Contributed by Julio Gonzalez on Feb 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,625 views

    If we look at life only from the viewpoint of the natural physical man, it can get very discouraging. Life is nothing more than one big “rat race.” That is what Solomon is seeing in this first chapter of Ecclesiastes.

    "Round and Round We Go" Eccl. 1:4-18 Rev. Julio González The older we get, the more we begin to see life as an endless cycle. Babies are born, then they grow older and then they die. Then more babies are born. It rains, the sun shines for a while and then it rains again. We work, we eat, we sleep ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ministering In The Midst Of Criticism Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Sep 25, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 14,084 views

    Ministering in a corrupt world brings criticism. Jesus faced criticism from His FRIENDS, FOES and FAMILY. Learn how we should deal with criticism.

    Then the multitude came together again, so that they could not so much as eat bread. But when His own people heard about this, they went out to lay hold (to arrest by force) of Him, for they said, "He is out of His mind (He’s crazy)." And the scribes who came down from Jerusalem said, "He has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Godly Portrait Of Marriage, Pt. 4

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Sep 27, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,247 views

    Do American marriages really believe that love never fails? Is this verse out of the realm of reality in America? If American marriages end in divorce, does that mean that “love does fail”? How would you answer these 3 questions?

    “Motivated Marriages” 1 Corinthians 13 A funeral service was being held for a woman who had just passed away. At the end of the service the pall bearers were carrying the casket out of the chapel when they accidently hit the wall and it jarred the casket pretty hard. Then all of the sudden there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Pigs Fly Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,707 views

    We sit. We soak. We sour. There has to be more! How do we shake off the apathy and impact our culture? It is time to get engaged.

    Let’s Get Engaged Pt. 2 - When Pigs Fly Video (It’s All About Me – available at Sermonspice.com) Last week I began a series called “Let’s Get Engaged”. This series deals with the last step in the Passion Process which is to engage or get our hands out. We talked about assuming the position. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living In Godly Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 14, 2008
    based on 71 ratings
     | 30,457 views

    I. The Definition of Godly Wisdom. II. Godly Wisdom Is Different Than Earthly Wisdom. III. How Godly Wisdom Works In Relationships.

    Living In Godly Wisdom Every day we have contact with many different kinds of people. Some are inspiring – others are irritating. Some are fascinating – others are frustrating. Some are delightful – others are dreadful. The fact is – many of the problems we have in life are because of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Vote!

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 17, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 18,256 views

    This message is to encourage Christians to vote their values, showing how we have a right, responsibility and reason to vote. It encourages Christians to know who they are voting for and what they stand for.

    VOTE Castle Hills Christian Church: October 19, 2008 Romans 13: 1-7 INTRODUCTION: VIDEO: Vote your Values I saw a cartoon recently where two men were sitting on a park bench … neither one is saying anything for several frames. Then one man lets out a SIGH. The other guy gets up and mutters, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Blessed Are The Poor Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 27, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,717 views

    A backwards look at how the poor are blessed. Part 2 of 9

    October 5, 2008 Blessed are the Poor Matthew 5:1-3 One Sunday after worship was over a little boy told the pastor, “When I grow up, I’m going to give you some money. The pastor replied, “Well, thank you, but why?” “Because my daddy says you’re one of the poorest preachers we’ve ever had.” Being ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Keeping Balance

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,453 views

    The importance of being balanced.

    Keeping Balance Matthew 4:1-11 This is the time of year when we make new resolutions about things we are planning to do this year. Although we start out with good intentions, most of our resolutions fall by the wayside soon after the year begins. The temptation to return to what is normal and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kent Kessler avatar

    The Father Of Lies Fell Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007
     | 6,472 views

    THE FINAL IN A FOUR PART SERIES ON THE LIFE AND WORK OF SATAN AND HIS FALLEN STATE. THE FATHER OF LIES FELL! When Jesus saw Satan fall, he saw the undoing of Satan’s kingdom of lies, for the TRUTH was now penetrating that kingdom on a grander scale! Soon,

    I SAW SATAN FALL! Series 1. The Accuser/Adversary Fell 2. The Pride Example Fell 3. The Ruler of Darkness Fell 4. The Father of Lies Fell, John 8:44 Lies are a big problem these days. Statistics are showing that more and more youth think it is okay if you lie, and if you get caught it just means ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Scott Bayles avatar

    Following Jesus To The Tomb Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 31, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,876 views

    By following Jesus to the tomb we learn that it’s okay to shed some (1) tears over life’s loses, but that our tears must eventually give way to the (2) truth.

    Following Jesus to the Tomb My wife has a lot of shoes. That may not surprise you. One pair of shoes in particular, however, is unique. She’s had them since high-school, and written on the heal with white-out pen is the inscription G22. In fact, all of the girls on my wife’s old pom squad have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    I'm Busy Series

    Contributed by West Garner on Sep 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,696 views

    This is the end of a series that focuses on some of the messages(signs) that our culture sends to us. This message deals with the classic phrase "I’m Busy." It seeks to answer the Question, "Is there peace in this fast paced world?"

    SIGNS IN THE TIME: “I’M BUSY” SERIES WRAP UP! Welcome to Memorial! We have been in a series over the past three weekends called signs in the time. We are looking at signs that are not written on plastic or metal but on the surface of our society. In Session #1 we talked about the sign get real. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist