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  • Pat Cook avatar

    One Thing Missing Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 15, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
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    A harmony of the 3 accounts of the rich young ruler, showing Jesus’ love but also His unwavering call to commitment - a sermon about eternal life.

    Luke 18:18-30 – One Thing Missing Let’s turn together to read the Apostles’ Creed, #8 in our hymnals. Each of us is on a search, a quest, a hunt for that all-elusive creature called life. Even though each of us has life to certain extent, we all want more of it. More life, better life, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Investments: A Good Thing?

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 30, 2003
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    We take a look at bad investments, earthly ones, as compared to good investments, heavenly ones.

    Have you been following the entire Martha Stewart thing? It was just a year ago that the allegations surfaced that the Queen of Gracious Living was involved in an insider trading scandal. The prosecutors are saying that Stewart sold 4000 shares of ImClone Systems after finding out that there was ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Doing The Right Thing Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 6, 2003
    based on 137 ratings
     | 61,690 views

    We must have the courage to do the right thing.

    DOING THE RIGHT THING Genesis 39:1-23 S: Courage Th: Profiles in Courage Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO DO THE RIGHT THING. ?: Inductive KW: Segments TS: We will breakdown the story of Joseph in Genesis 39 into six sections that will show how he handled adversity. The _____ section ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Second Things Second

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 14, 2003
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    Many people get the first thing first...accepting Christ. Many miss putting the second thing second, giving themselves to the local church.

    July 13, 2003 First they gave themselves to the Lord; and then by God’s will, they gave themselves to us as well. 2 Corinthians 8:5 (GN) On the day of dedication of "Solomon’s Temple," the king erected a brazen platform in the outer court. All the people gathered, as the king ascended the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    No Such Thing As A "God-Failure"

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jul 15, 2003
    based on 78 ratings
     | 15,695 views

    Sometimes it looks like God has failed. But he never fails. His compassions are new every morning.

    LAMENTATIONS 3:22-33 “NO SUCH THING AS A ‘GOD-FAILURE’” Not this past week, but the week before, there were power-failures all over the area, because of all of the storms. I’m sure you know the signs of a power failure: The lights don’t work. The air conditioner doesn’t work. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Things That Never Change

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 1, 2003
    based on 163 ratings
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    Three things about which the Lord will never change His mind.

    Malachi 3:6 Things That Never Change Introduction There are many things that are changing rapidly all around us. We are living in a constantly changing world – and as the years go by the rate at which the changes occur are increasing more and more. Practically every phase of life changes. Travel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    There Is No Such Thing As A Secret Sin Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 18, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 22,799 views

    This story has much to teach us about the devastating effects of sin.

    A Study of Joshua Sermon # 6 “THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A SECRET SIN” Joshua 7:1-26 The seventh chapter of Joshua opens with the ominous word “but.” The use of the little conjunction of contrast is designed to drive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Things God Hates

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 9, 2002
    based on 264 ratings
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    Seven Sins that top the list of God’s displeasure.

    “The Things That God Hates” Proverbs 6:16-19 "These six things does the Lord hate. Yea, seven are an abomination unto him: 17A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 18An heart that devises wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, 19A false witness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    5 Precious Things

    Contributed by Steven Cook on Jan 5, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 20,030 views

    In 1 & 2 Peter, the Apostle Peter teaches about 5 things that should be considered precious by every child of God.

    “Five Precious Things” 1 & 2 Peter by Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read – 1 Peter 1:1-7 B. The 1st Epistle of Peter was written to suffering saints, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia. C. Peter writes this epistle to encourage them spiritually – We all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seven Impossible Things

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 9, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 8,546 views

    We as Christians trust not only in what God can do but in what God cannot and will not do.

    Seven Impossible Things Introduction We as Christians trust not only in what God can do, but also in what God cannot do. Our hopes rest not only upon God’s ability, but also upon God’s inability. There are some things that God cannot and will not due because they are against His character and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doing Greater Things

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,923 views

    Jesus told disciples that they and we would do greater miracles than He did. How can we do this today?

    Introductory Considerations 1. It was a difficult time for the disciples. After ministering with J for about 3 years, they knew that He would soon leave them. 2. Jesus had just finished washing their feet, they had just had their last supper together and Jesus stressed that he would soon be ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Mary Pondered These Things

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 48 ratings
     | 10,710 views

    A short meditation at the end of or presentation "From Prophesy to Fulfilment".

    1. We have heard about the one who was born - how the prophets foretold his coming - how the cradle leads to the cross - we prepare to light our candles to remember that X is God’s light to us 2. At end of Luke 2 the events of Chrit’s birth are complete - Christ is born, the angels and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Speaking Good Things

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Oct 30, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 3,740 views

    Sermon on Titus 2:15 about "Speaking Good Things".

    SPEAKING GOOD THINGS TITUS 2:15 As some of you know hunting season began last Sunday, that is turkey season. You may have notice a little more shotgun blasts in the woods this past week. This morning I want to share a little hunting story with you. These two guys Joe and Frank decide to ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    Ask For The Right Things

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 8, 2000
    based on 114 ratings
     | 3,356 views

    Print for young believers

    “AND I SAY TO YOU, ASK, AND IT SHALL BE GIVEN TO YOU; SEEK, AND YOU SHALL FIND; KNOCK, AND IT SHALL BE OPENED TO YOU. 10 FOR EVERYONE WHO ASKS, RECEIVES; AND HE WHO SEEKS, FINDS; AND TO HIM WHO KNOCKS, IT SHALL BE OPENED. 11 NOW SUPPOSE ONE OF YOU FATHERS IS ASKED BY HIS SON FOR A FISH; HE ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    All Things To Himself

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 9, 2000
    based on 60 ratings
     | 3,492 views

    A devotion to rejoice by

    “GIVING THANKS TO THE FATHER, WHO HAS QUALIFIED US TO SHARE IN THE INHERITANCE OF THE SAINTS IN LIGHT. 13 FOR HE DELIVERED US FROM THE DOMAIN OF DARKNESS, AND TRANSFERRED US TO THE KINGDOM OF HIS BELOVED SON, 14 IN WHOM WE HAVE REDEMPTION, THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS. 15 AND HE IS THE IMAGE OF THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox