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  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Retrieving The Joy

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 21, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,099 views

    A message dealing with coming out of those periods of "blue funk" that we all go through sometimes!

    Retrieving the Joy Various Scriptures October 4, 2003 Introduction Everyone gets down sometimes. Everyone gets dry, spiritually sometimes. Everyone, at one time or another just seems to lose the joy and wonderment they once had in their relationship with God. I am with you on that. I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    How To Celebrate Christmas - Advent Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Oct 29, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,671 views

    Today I would like to wrap this study up on Advent by asking the question - how can we respond to these truths we have studied together? And in trying to think of what would be an appropriate response I have gone not to the Bible but instead to a hymn, a

    We have been taking the diff. Sundays in December to reflect on Advent - the coming, the arrival of Jesus Christ into this world. And we have much to be thankful for concerning Advent for as we have seen we had a great, great need, a desperate need for Advent. And Advent was something that every ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Real Prize

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Nov 1, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,154 views

    The Prize that we are all searching for in life... Jesus Christ.

    JN 3:16 "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. 18 Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Narnia: Winter In Narnia

    Contributed by Matthew Everhard on Jan 3, 2005
    based on 100 ratings
     | 5,744 views

    This expository sermon from 2 Corinthians 4 gives the believer hope that, despite severe suffering, the Resurrected Christ is on the move!

    “Winter in Narnia” from 2 Corinthians 4: 7-18, by Matthew Everhard. Originally preached at Hudson Presbyterian Church on January 2nd 2004. I have to be honest, I don’t really like this time of year. This time of year reminds me of the land of Narnia. Have you read the great classic fantasy by C. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Truth About End Times

    Contributed by Ric Freeman on Jan 4, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,754 views

    Dealing with world catastrophies

    January 2, 2005 AM The Coming of the Lord [s1] This past week we have witnessed what is probably the most horrific disaster of our lifetime. While we have seen the news reports of earthquakes, and wars, and other atrocities, we have not seen a disaster of this magnitude. Adding to the impact on ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Don't Fret Warrior

    Contributed by Timothy Gardner on Jan 4, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,885 views

    Man’s anger is foolishness

    Scripture Readings: Psalm 37:8, Proverbs 16:32, James 1:19, Proverbs 19:11 Sermon Idea: Man’s anger is foolishness. Sermon Type: Topical Sermon Introduction: As I was finishing my scripture study for this particular sermon a pop-up window came up on the bottom right corner of my laptop screen. ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Normal Christian Birth

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 7, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,821 views

    A sermon for a Baptismal Service covering how we can get the ’full package’ of Christian intiation and be full-on Christians.

    The normal Christian birth. WBC 9.1.05pm. Baptism of Kate Brown and Clare Fowler. Acts 2:36-41 ... Billy Graham had just finished a tour of the Florida East Coast and was taking a limousine to the airport. Having never driven a limo, he asked the chauffeur if he could drive for a while. Well, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Excusing Ourselves Out Of The Kingdom"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jan 9, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,280 views

    How often do we miss God’s blessing upon our lives because of our excuses. We excuse ourselves right out of the kingdom of God.

    Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist January 16, 2005 “Excusing Ourselves Out of the Kingdom” Luke 14:15-24 INTRODUCTION: Jesus was talking with some Pharisees and one of them commented, “Blessed is the man who will eat at the feast in the kingdom of God,” referring to the marriage supper of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    When Failure Is Successful: Poverty

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,787 views

    How poverty can be good

    Intro: How much do you have to have to be a success in our society? With the changes in our economy, it seems that the bar is really being raised. It used to be that if you were a millionaire, you had achieved success. The truth is, that millionaires are really quite common in our society ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Slipping Into Darkness

    Contributed by Russell Darby on Jan 23, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,838 views

    At times we find ourselves forgetting or disregarding the way and word of God. When we do this we find that we let the characteristics of our salvation slip into darkness.

    I. Introduction A. Hebrews 2:1-4 2:1 Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. 2:2 For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward; 2:3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    House Cleaning Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 27, 2008
     | 5,271 views

    The story of Gideon is the story of revival. It is the story of a man the needs encouragement.

    House Cleaning Judges 6 :17-32 Last week we started learning about Gideon, and how he was threshing wheat in a winepress to keep it from the Midianites. How his situation and fears were not too different than ours today. We live in works where modern Midianites consume our resources and leave us ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Out Of Sight

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,409 views

    For Ascension Sunday: Whether we work diligently when our supervisor is out of sight is a measure of commitment and character. Compare Matthias, who took a job he did not ask for; and Joseph Justus, who was passed over.

    When you see your supervisor, you work. When you do not see your supervisor, you may work, but your work style is likely to slow down. The difference between those two things is the measure of your character and your commitment. When you see your supervisor, you work diligently. You know that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Royal Identity Series

    Contributed by Mike Parry on May 5, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,909 views

    Using Prince Caspian as a backdrop, the text describes that you can recognize a prince or princess in the Kingdom by their pedigree, primer, pursuits, and power.

    “A Royal Identity” Lessons from Prince Caspian FCC – May 4, 2008 Text: Various Reference: C. S. Lewis’ Prince Caspian Introduction: This morning we begin a short sermon series entitled “Lessons from Prince Caspian.” There are 7 books in the Narnia series and they have sold over 100 million ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Paul And Corinth Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 31, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,278 views

    This lesson is an introduction to a series of sermons on 1 Corinthians.

    Introduction: A. Imagine, with me, a church wracked by divisions. 1. Powerful leaders promote themselves against each other, each with his band of loyal followers. 2. Someone in the congregation, maybe one of the leaders, is having an affair with his stepmother, but instead of disciplining him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Place Of Possessions (Part 3) - The Rewards Of Following Christ Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 6, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,693 views

    Regarding the promise of Jesus to those who forsake all to following.

    The Place of Possessions (Part 3) The Rewards of Following Christ Matthew 19:16-30 April 6, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Opening Top 10 Signs You’ve Hired The Wrong Guy To Mow Your Lawn: 10. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan