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  • W Pittendreigh avatar

    Don't Just Do Something, Sit There

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Nov 5, 2003
    based on 184 ratings
     | 37,204 views

    There are two things we should remember about prayer. One -- we should retreat from the busy-ness of the world on occasion to have quiet time of prayer with God. Second -- AMEN doesn’t mean ’good-bye God’ but rather ’Action.’

    A few years ago I was in a conversation with some folks and we started talking about Sunday morning worship and each of us began sharing what was his or her favorite part. One person said it was the Apostles’ Creed, because it was at that moment that he was able to stand up and declare his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Escaping The Rat Race

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 6, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 11,073 views

    Message given to a college group about escaping the trap of materialism.

    Escaping the Rat Race Luke 12:13-34 Thursday, November 6, 2003 Introduction You just heard that I’m a pastor here in town, and in the interest of helping you find a decent church, I want to offer you 10 signs that the church you’re looking at is a bad one: 10. The church bus has gun racks. 9 . ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    This Little Light Of Mine Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 8, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,476 views

    Those without Christ are called ’darkness’. Christians are called ’light’. We are to shine in their darkness. (#5 in The Christian Victor series)

    “And do not participate in the unfruitful deeds of darkness, but instead even expose them; for it is disgraceful even to speak of the things which are done by them in secret. But all things become visible when they are exposed by the light, for everything that becomes visible is light. For this ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    The Art Of Surviving Failure Series

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Feb 8, 2001
    based on 165 ratings
     | 10,089 views

    This sermon is about surviving our failures in order to claim our future

    The Art of Surviving Failure Luke 5:1-11 -Pastor A. L. Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church I have heard one preacher say that, “to laugh is to risk appearing the fool. To weep is to risk appearing sentimental. To reach out for another is to risk involvement. To expose feelings is to risk ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Following The Way Of Love Series

    Contributed by Jim Mooney on Feb 9, 2001
    based on 157 ratings
     | 15,797 views

    Love is what idetifies us as Christians. Jesus said, that people would know us by the love that we have for each other, therefore we should strive to walk in love.

    FOLLOWING THE WAY OF LOVE CORINTHIANS 13:1-3 What is your greatest aspiration in life? Some of you would answer "to be successful." Others of you would answer "happiness." Others of you would answer "to feel no pain." Some of you are looking for recognition. How you answer that question determines ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Royal Law Of Love Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 12, 2001
    based on 113 ratings
     | 10,643 views

    How to overcome prejudice and favoritism with love.

    The Royal Law of Love (Christian Survivor Series; Living Godly in a Godless World) Having a Christlike attitude is possible if we choose to live under the royal law of love James 2.1-13 February 11, 2000 1My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Joyful Noises

    Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Feb 14, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 13,575 views

    Some joyful noises as Christians that we can make unto the Lord.

    "Joyful Noises" ¨ Text: Psalm 98:4 ¨ Introduction: ¨ When we think of making a joyful noise unto the Lord, I believe singing or playing a musical instrument in a God honoring way would be the first thought to come to mind. ¨ After all in the Psalms we are instructed over and over again to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Facing The Future

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 20, 2001
    based on 218 ratings
     | 72,780 views

    If life is uncertain, & we can’t really know what will happen to us here, how DO we face the future? What should we do? Well, God has some answers to that question.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2022) TEXT: Ecclesiastes 8:7, 11:4; Proverbs 27:1; Joshua 1:2-11, 3:15-16 ILL. Several years ago there was a TV series called "Early Edition." I only saw a few programs, but its storyline was about a young ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do You Want Joy, Real Joy?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 20, 2001
    based on 707 ratings
     | 65,792 views

    I think Matthew wrote these Beatitudes down in the exact order that Jesus spoke them. And I believe Jesus had a reason for putting them in this particular order.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Matthew 5:1-12 There is a beautiful chorus that begins with these words, "Do you want joy, real joy, wonderful joy? Then let Jesus come into your heart." And this morning we will look ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Like Your Labor

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 27, 2003
    based on 275 ratings
     | 27,551 views

    We are commanded in Scripture to work.

    INTRO.- ILL.- When John F. Kennedy was campaigning for the presidency in the late 50’s, he visited a coal mine in West Virginia. One coal miner said, “Mr. Kennedy, is it true that you’re the son of one of the wealthiest men in America?” Kennedy said, “yes, it is.” The man said, “Mr. Kennedy, is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Closing The Loose Ends Of Your Life

    Contributed by Scott Sharpes on Aug 27, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,008 views

    A message dealing with all the loose ends of life that tend to zap our energy, leaving nothing behind for revival. What can you do to change it?

    Title: Closing the Loose Ends of Your Life: Preparation for Revival: 08/31/03 West Side A.M. Service Text: Matthew 8:18 and 19:16-22 Labor Day Purpose: A sermon of preparation for revival, as well as a message dealing the all the loose ends of life that tend to zap our energy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Finish Well Series

    Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Sep 5, 2003
    based on 114 ratings
     | 71,604 views

    Finishing well doesn’t happen by accident. Today we march to battle in the name of the Lord. The day of rest comes later.

    Finishing Well II Timothy 4:6-8 Just before his team left the locker room to play for the national championship of college football at the Fiesta Bowl last January, Jim Tressel, head coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes, gathered his team for one final talk. After going over the game plan, he asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Good Grief! Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Sep 9, 2003
    based on 106 ratings
     | 18,360 views

    I preached this message on grief in the Emotion Quotient series on my father’s birthday one week after he had gone to be with the Lord.

    THE EMOTION QUOTIENT – PART THREE “Good Grief” Psalm 30 - ©Larry L. Thompson (2003) “I will exalt you, O Lord, for you lifted me out of the depths and did not let my enemies gloat over me. [2] O Lord my God, I called to you for help and you healed me. [3] O Lord, you brought me up from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Redemptive Relationships: The Family Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 14, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,946 views

    The family is a place where we learn about: 1. Healing. 2. Worth. 3. Service.

    Diane Kesecker tells a story about an event that took place around the dinner table in their home one evening: “We were trying to stretch our budget while my husband, Kent, and I were in Bible school. One night, Kent was in charge of dinner and served ‘shepherd’s pie’ — much to the dismay of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A New Name

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 5, 2003
    based on 214 ratings
     | 28,042 views

    As we think about the new year, we need to see that: 1. God is always doing a new thing. 2. Only God can bring about real change. 3. God’s new name for us means a new beginning.

    I love to read the comics, and one of my favorites used to be “Calvin and Hobbes.” Calvin and Hobbes are talking about the new year when Calvin says, “I’m getting disillusioned with these new years. They don’t seem very new at all Each new year is just like the old year Here another year has ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist