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  • Carl Willis avatar

    So That's What It Looks Like!!!

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 21, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,287 views

    Healthy things grow. See what a healthy church looks like.

    This morning I would like to show tell you about a wonderful church. This is a church that is growing, meeting needs and changing the world for Christ. Our message this morning will be a snapshot provided of the early church from the book of Acts. "They spent their time learning from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mary And Martha

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 16, 2004
    based on 88 ratings
     | 15,296 views

    Christianity is all about our relationship with Jesus and not DOING things for God

    SMM 18-07-04 Story of Martha and Mary with Jesus (Jelly baby) Story: A famous actor was invited to a dinner party. After the main course, the actor was asked if he would be willing to recite a piece of poetry for the guests. The actor readily agreed and asked if someone at the dinner table ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Pleasure Of Pleasing God

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Aug 15, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 14,739 views

    This sermon is about focusing our energies on those things that pleases God.

    There are several things I Like about the author of our text, Brother Luke. First, I like the fact that Luke was not one of the original Disciples of Christ, yet the power of the gospel so affect his life that he felt the need to make a change. He did not have the pleasure of walking and talking ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Set Free

    Contributed by Wes Humble on Jan 21, 2003
    based on 218 ratings
     | 28,655 views

    God will gives us freedom over the things that bind our lives.

    Set Free A bricklayer had an accident on a construction site and had to file a detailed report for his insurance company. This is what he wrote: "I’m a bricklayer by trade, and on the date of the accident I was working alone on the roof of a new six-story building. When I completed my work, I ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Giving Thanks

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 10,976 views

    The key to a distinctively Christian Thanksgiving celebration is giving thanks for the right things.

    This morning, I’d like to begin with a question. Is Thanksgiving a Christian holiday? The word "holiday," after all, comes from the phrase "holy day". And so, is Thanksgiving a holy day for those who serve and worship Jesus Christ? Does the twenty-eighth of November have any special spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowing God

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 18, 2004
    based on 204 ratings
     | 22,828 views

    Knowing God is the most important thing that can take place in life.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A Sunday School teacher at Calvary Temple in Compton, CA, once asked her students this question. WHAT DO YOU THINK GOD LOOKS LIKE? Here are the answers the children gave. - A human being with a heart, feet, eyes like fire, and He shampoos his hair everyday. - He’s tall, gray ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Choosing Sides Part 2

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 26, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,453 views

    Christ’s soldiers should acknowledge three things about themselves.

    2 Timothy 2:3-4 Choosing Sides Part 2 IINTRODUCTION Last week we saw how all of us are engaged in a war that is much bigger than we are. It’s been going on for ages, and whether we like it or not we’ve all become a part of it. At stake is our freedom and the freedom of all of mankind. Satan is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Loosing God In The Midst Of Church

    Contributed by William Crowder on Jun 9, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 2,930 views

    Doing the right things does not make one right before God

    1) Who was Zacharias? a) A descendant of Aaron (privileged, chosen) b) A religious leader (a priest) 2) What do we know about him? a) He was upright in the sight of God (lived a clean and pleasing life) b) He kept the Commandments (kept all the rules) c) He obeyed the regulations (he did the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Lickety-Split

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 14, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,882 views

    Seven (7) things the Bible promises will happen Lickety-Split quick!

    1 Cor 15:52 “In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye…” I. INTRODUCTION A. Feedback Question: “Tell me of a miracle product (you once purchased) that promised to do something quickly, but really didn’t work.” (e.g., products that claim to help you quickly lose weight, build muscle, restore ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What To Wear Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,035 views

    When we clothe ourselves with Christ, things will change for us and with us.

    INTRODUCTION • Last week we look at some things we need to rid ourselves of as we strive to live the new life we have in Christ. • If I were to re-title that message to flow with this week, it would be called, “What Not To Wear.” • SLIDE #1 • This week we are going to look at “What To ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Flowers avatar

    Life's Too Short To...play It Safe Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on May 4, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,907 views

    Part 1 in a series that examines things life is too short for.

    Life’s Too Short To. . .Play It Safe, prt. 1 Life’s Too Short To, prt. 1 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers 4/3/05 [video clip – “carpe diem” from Dead Poets Society] It seems kind of depressing, but I’m convinced that the only way we can get our lives into proper perspective is to realize ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Jesus' New Year Reminder

    Contributed by Simon Page on Jun 9, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,548 views

    A timely message, encouraging us to value the things that are on the heart of our Lord.

    Jesus¡¦ New Year Reminder. _________________________ We all were made for relationships. First with God, and second with each other. You will remember Jesus¡¦ own words in MT 22:37 -40, " `Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    After The Walls Are Built

    Contributed by Anthony Craver on May 18, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,119 views

    There are some things to do after a great task has been accomplished!

    After the Walls are Built Nehemiah Chapter Seven I. Introduction We reach a point now in the book of Nehemiah where the construction has been finished. The wall was built, and the doors and gates have been hung. The perimeter of the city is now in place. I feel like we are at just such a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Greatness Of His Power

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 31, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,145 views

    Christ has given unto us all things to be winners with Him!

    The Greatness of His Power Text: Ephesians 1: 19-23 19 I pray that you will begin to understand the incredible greatness of his power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power 20that raised Christ from the dead and seated him in the place of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Stopping Stagnant Growth

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 20, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,896 views

    The church like all living things has been created to grow

    Stopping Stagnant Growth Matthew 13:1-9 August 6, 2006 Morning Service Introduction Would you rather be a tumbleweed or an oak in your influence on others? That’s the question posed by Galen Anderson, who wrote, "A man’s life is like either the tumbleweed or the oak tree. Some people ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God