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  • Ed Wood avatar

    God's Word As A Mirror

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 22, 2002
    based on 81 ratings
     | 63,610 views

    An personal in-depth look at our Christian life.

    GOD’S WORD AS A MIRROR James 1:22-25 INTRO: IMPORTANT! PLACE A REMOVABLE BLACK MARK ON YOUR RIGHT CHEEK BEFORE STARTING THIS MESSAGE. The Bible is one of the ways god reveals our sins to us. It is not enough to hear the Word; we must do it. Many people have the mistaken idea that hearing a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Barriers To God's Blessings

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 22, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 28,728 views

    We can put up barriers so as to not receive the blessings that God has reserved for us all.

    BARRIERS TO GOD’S BLESSINGS God has a multitude of blessings that He wants to impart to each and every Christian. A. Many times Christians just don’t understand the extent of these blessings. 1. Peace with the God of the universe (Col. 1:20-22) a. It is very ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Formula For Success Series

    Contributed by Jerry Fenter on May 23, 2002
    based on 569 ratings
     | 161,530 views

    God’s formula for Joshua’s success is a model for today’s believer.

    God’s Formula For Success Joshua 1:6-9 There is a common desire within every person to feel successful. We often measure our worth on the basis of how successful we are. How we measure that success is often based on a worldly standard rather than a godly standard. Success by the world’s standard ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Plan For Intimacy

    Contributed by Jerry Fenter on May 23, 2002
    based on 187 ratings
     | 18,840 views

    The need for intimacy is fulfilled in marriage, family, and the church.

    God’s Plan For Intimacy Genesis 2:18-25 A small child came home from Sunday School and told his mother: "The teacher told us how God made the first man and the first woman. He made man first, but the man was very lonely with no one to talk to, so God put the man to sleep, and while he was asleep, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Memorials In God's Word

    Contributed by Timothy Shumer on May 25, 2002
    based on 63 ratings
     | 4,820 views

    Do we truly honor Memorial Day? We have lost much of the intended meaning of this "holy-day" since it was established in the aftermath of the Civil War. However, God’s Word gives clear instruction on the true meaning a memorial should include. Discover it

    Holiday = root, "holy day" = Set apart to meditate on day / event / occasion + A day elevated above others for holy purposes + Over time = Meaning has degenerated = Downward trend of life + [1] Leisure time away from work, devoted to rest or pleasure = [2] A day on which work is suspended by law or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Swensen avatar

    The Family: God's Workshop

    Contributed by David Swensen on May 27, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,817 views

    Today, Learn how God can use our families to help shape us into the people He desires us to become.

    Nancy Ortberg tells about an incident with which we can all relate. “I had been, what I thought, was a good mom for the day. I rode bikes, read stories and fixed meals. I patted myself on the back and thought, Okay, I’m done. It’s six o’clock. It’s my time. Just then this little voice from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Day God Eavesdropped

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 30, 2002
    based on 78 ratings
     | 7,031 views

    God listens carefully to those who esteem His name; they are His special possession.

    The Day God Eavesdropped Mal 3:13-18 13 "You have said harsh things against me," says the LORD. "Yet you ask, ’What have we said against you?’ 14 "You have said, ’It is futile to serve God. What did we gain by carrying out his requirements and going about like mourners before the LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Out Of Tune With God

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Jun 1, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 10,586 views

    God’s Word will help us "get in Tune" with how God would have the Christian to live.

    Introduction: 1. The other day I read about an old sheepherder that lived in the hills of Idaho many years ago. This man was a faithful listener to one of the finer musical programs of the time on the radio. One night after listening to a concert, he wrote an amusing letter to the broadcasting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Wisdom Works Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,899 views

    Everyone who puts Jesus’ words into practice builds a great life.

    September 30, 2001 The Doorway to Heaven – Part 3 INTRODUCTION Who would have guessed that a series of books “…for Dummies” would sell more than 35 million copies? You’re probably familiar with these big yellow self-education books. People a lot like you and me purchase them to help us learn ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Plan For Women

    Contributed by Kelly Hudnall on Dec 12, 2001
    based on 258 ratings
     | 22,989 views

    What the Bible says about his plan for a woman’s life and for her ministry

    GOD’S PLAN FOR WOMEN A Sunday school class was discussing King Solomon. People pointed out that though Solomon had been so wise, he made some foolish choices. Finally, the teacher asked, "Are we picking too much on Solomon?" One older saint replied wryly, "Ah, with all those wives, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Stephen Schwartz avatar

    Is God's Love A Choice?

    Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 13, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,721 views

    We must recognize two essential facts, God’s providence and man’s free election.

    Is Gods Love A Choice Let’s discuss more on the subject of prayer. Some think that prayer is useless if not an unimportant part of the Christian life. That our time could be better spent gaining for ourselves in the present world. They feel that since God knows all; that he is the God of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rick Adams avatar

    A Loving And Giving God

    Contributed by Rick Adams on Dec 15, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 7,335 views

    Two character traits of God that should be prevalent in our lives.

    NOTE: My manuscripts are basically my thoughts on paper. Typically, I use them as a guide, not verbatim. Very rarely do I preach my message exactly the way I wrote it. If you would like to hear the message preached, please visit Abundant Life Fellowship’s multimedia page at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Philip Kruis avatar

    God's Faithful Messengers Series

    Contributed by Philip Kruis on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,044 views

    God uses his faithful messengers, both throught their presence and their message, to assure that message sent is message received.

    God’s Faithful Messengers Luke 1:26-38, 2:8-14 Introduction: "I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I’m not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant." Wow! How many times do we communicate like that? Far too often I imagine. I’m currently doing premarital ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dr. Jerry Morrissey avatar

    "God Became A Human.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 19, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 4,998 views

    Year A. 4th Sunday of Advent Romans 1: 1-7 Title: “God became a human.”

    Year A. 4th Sunday of Advent Romans 1: 1-7 December 23, 2001 Title: “God became a human.” “The Letter To the Romans,” appears first in the Pauline corpus, the collection of letters either written by Paul or by a disciple of Paul, because it is both the longest and the most important. As such it ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Choices That Honor God Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 20, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 6,871 views

    There are so many choices in life. How can I know the choices I make will honor God? And why should I do that anyway?

    December 9, 2001 1Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unjust, and not before the saints? 2Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters? 3Know ye not that we shall ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist