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  • Eric Bain avatar

    American Idol

    Contributed by Eric Bain on Oct 27, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,407 views

    This is a very interactive sermon that looks at what an idol really is in our contemporary culture. It’s different than you might think!

    American Idol Exodus 20:4-6 © 2007 Eric Bain NOTE: This sermon is available in audio format at www.sanctuary-church.com NOTE II: For this message I passed out tiny containers of Play-doh to everyone in the congregation. I had them make sculptures representing their "idols." At the end of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Peace With Him And Peace Within Series

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,423 views

    Paul tells us in Philippians 4 we can have peace with Him and peace within

    Peace with Him and Peace Within Philippians 4 series – part 1 TCF Sermon Text October 7, 2007 Illustrate my worry bag: ask a volunteer from the congregation – come, stand on a chair, and hold my worry bag. In a symbolic act of turning my worries, my anxieties, over to God in prayer, I’m putting ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thinking And Doing Series

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,246 views

    What we think about matters - it matters in maintaining the peace of God, and it matters in how we respond and the things we do.

    Thinking and Doing TCF Sermon Philippians 4 – part 2 October 14, 2007 # Phil 4: 8, 9 NIV Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things. 9 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    "Are The Wise Really Wise?" Ecc Pt 3 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,585 views

    Are the wise really wise if they do not have God in their lives? Solomon says “No they are not!”

    “Are the wise really wise?” Ecclesiastes 2:12-26 Opening Timer Illustration: Set timer for 30 minutes – Did you know - What happens in 30 minutes? “Mission Maker Magazine”, page 18, Edition 2008, (www.WorldChristianDatabase.org). 7,764 souls began life in the world 3,444 souls meet Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Is Work Meaningless?" Ecc Pt 5 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,806 views

    Is work meaningless? According to Solomon it is if you are working for the wrong reason and for the wrong person.

    “Is Working Meaningless?” Ecc. pt 5 Opening Illustration: From Blue Fish TV – “Motivational Message” Thesis: Is work meaningless? According to Solomon it is if you are working for the wrong reason and for the wrong person. Scripture Text: Ecc. 4:1-16: 1Again I looked and saw all the oppression ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wayne Cordeiro avatar

    Building Margins And Resources Series

    Contributed by Wayne Cordeiro on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 14,656 views

    Margins may be defined as “the space between your load and your limit.” The load represents the things that you carry every day. You reach a limit when you crack and go over the edge. Synonyms for margin include a buffer, space, reserves, or reservoir.

    Numbered Days God says that we must live as a people who number our days. This means that we are to be stewards of our time. We must steward the hours that God gives to you and to me. We all have 24 hours and none of us have any more or any less. Load vs. Limit Margins may be defined as “the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Inconvenient Truth Series

    Contributed by Susan Blader on Sep 2, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,761 views

    It is not always convenient to be a Christian, as is revealed by the character of the people whom Paul greets at the end of his letter to the Romans.

    An Inconvenient Truth A Sermon on Romans 16:3-16 Zig Ziglar once visited the Washington Monument on a trip to DC. As he arrived with some friends, he heard a guide announce, “Ladies and gentlemen, there is currently a two-hour wait to ride the elevator to the top of the monument.” The guide then ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    Shepherding The Flock Of God Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 9, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 17,280 views

    1) What are the issues in shepherding? 2) Who must be shepherded? 3) How must shepherding be done? 4) Why should shepherds serve?

    According to several confirmed sources across denominational lines: Today: in regards to: Pastors: -Fifteen hundred pastors leave the ministry each month due to moral failure, spiritual burnout or contention in their churches. -Four thousand new churches begin each year, but over seven thousand ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Bob Joyce avatar

    Hanging In There Through Mistakes Series

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 18, 2007
    based on 12 ratings
     | 10,549 views

    Five areas of mistakes that we commonly make and the answer for how to deal with them according to Psalm 31.

    Hanging in There Through Mistakes apr1998p Psalm 31 One of the strangest phenomena of our time is that of the bumper sticker. It tells you so much about so many different people. It communicates a message. I have been a little wary of Christians who wear their mottos or their slogans or their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    One Man's Blessing But Another Man's Curse

    Contributed by James May on Sep 30, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 13,988 views

    Naaman’s blessing became Gehazi’s curse because of their reverence for God and their fear of him.

    One Man’s Blessing but Another Man’s Curse By Pastor Jim May II Kings 5:1 – 27 How we handle the provisions of God in our lives will determine whether those provision will be a blessing, or a curse. We must be careful to misuse what God has given us. For those who reverence and keep a proper ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dale Harlow avatar

    Skip Loneliness, Find Belonging Series

    Contributed by Dale Harlow on Dec 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,562 views

    Christmas is a happy time for many, but it is also a lonely time for many. For those who have lost loved ones, or are just feeling empty, this sermon is for them.

    The Horse Whisperer was a movie based upon the work of Monty Roberts. Monty Roberts’ secret of his horse whispering involves his getting into the corral with an untamed mustang. And when asked his secret, he said, “the animals need to be with others so much, they would rather befriend the enemy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    Praying In The Interval

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Dec 19, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,280 views

    Sometimes when we pray the answer is delayed. This message explores the interaction between prayer and angels.

    Daniel 10:9-14 KJV Yet heard I the voice of his words: and when I heard the voice of his words, then was I in a deep sleep on my face, and my face toward the ground. [10] And, behold, an hand touched me, which set me upon my knees and upon the palms of my hands. [11] And he said unto me, O ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Andrew Hill avatar

    Whats Religion Got To Do With It?

    Contributed by Andrew Hill on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,228 views

    Sermon is an exposition of Jeremiah 6:16-20 about "walking in the old paths"

    Title: What’s religion got to do with it? It wasn’t the first time they had problems on the space station. The space station had four gyroscopes. One of the gyroscopes had been out for a while and then a second one went down. This left NASA scrambling! The situation was becoming critical. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Matthew Sullivan avatar

    Be Distinctive Series

    Contributed by Matthew Sullivan on Feb 18, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,084 views

    As the Church we are to be distinctive from those around us

    There is the old saying “When in Rome.” The idea of course is that if you are a particular area or with a group of people you act like they do. If you are with a sophisticated people you act sophisticated. If you are Red Necks you act like a Red Neck. If you are among Pagans then act like one. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    What Will You Do With The Cross? Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 19, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,067 views

    • Growing up I saw different perspectives of the cross of Christ. • For certain denominations it was a kind of fascination and looked up to be an idol. • Many wore miniatures of it as earring, finger rings, around their neck and even some around their w

    Illustration: • Growing up I saw different perspectives of the cross of Christ. • For certain denominations it was a kind of fascination and looked up to be an idol. • Many wore miniatures of it as earring, finger rings, around their neck and even some around their waists. Used in fashion and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational