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  • Tim White avatar

    Sanctifying The Secular On Halloween Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Nov 3, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,303 views

    While some teach us to avoid the Halloween season, Paul’s visit to Mars Hill may have left us a clue as to sanctifying the secular for God.

    Sanctifying the Secular Acts 17:15-34 (ESV) My emails filled up this week from my pastor’s newsletters about Halloween. I get the same emails about the Christmas tree and the Easter bunny. About half of them warned pastors about allowing their churches to do anything around the Halloween ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is The God Of New Beginnings Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Dec 28, 2012
    based on 20 ratings
     | 46,399 views

    Our intimacy with God – His highest priority for our lives – determines the impact of our lives because this is how we receive the strength, wisdom, & patience we need to endure & succeed. It’s only through our fellowship with God that we can truly affect

    A Life-Plan for the New Year and Face it without Fear God is the God of new beginnings “You crown the year with your goodness, and richness overflows wherever you are.” (Psalm 65:11 GOD'S Word) What a joy to seek an eternal and spiritual perspective as we begin a new year. David wrote ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Introduction To The Journey Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 10, 2013
     | 3,377 views

    Our purpose and calling, disciple making

    FOLLOW ME: An Introduction to the Journey Matt 28: 18-20 (p698) April 7, 2013 INTRODUCTION: I’ve had to plan for a lot of trips in my life…some not as important as others, but lots none-the-less….Mission trips….Vacations….Revival, Seminars, Home ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Picking Up Your Christ Series

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 4, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,038 views

    This sermon deals with 3 things we must do to be a disciple according to Jesus's invitation to come follow Him.

    Picking Up Your Cross Glenville 2/3/2013 Esther 4:1-16 Mark 8:34-38 We are in week 5 of our Insanity For Christ series. We have looked at Who Is God--Why Jesus, Who Am I-- Why Am I Here, What’s The Cost, Fanatic or Fair Weather Fan and today we look at Picking Up Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Profile Of A Christ Follower Series

    Contributed by Neil Olcott on Sep 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,155 views

    Usually because of fuzzy thinking and lack of norms/standards for Christian activity of discernment, people will say, "I can’t tell the difference between a Christian and a non-Christian. What are the unique characteristics that should cause a Christian t

    Date: June 1st, 2003 Title: Profile of the New Self Text: Eph. 4:17-32 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: In recent years profiling has become quite common. FBI profilers determine who the likely suspect is in a murder investigation. Racial profiling happens even though it is not supposed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Live Like You Were Dying Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 5, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 19,254 views

    Life is best lived as a gift well spent.

    Title: Live Like You Were Dying Text: Romans 13:11-12 Thesis: Life is best lived as a gift spent well. Series Introduction: Tim McGraw’s hit song Live Like You Were Dying is the springboard for the series of messages that will unfold in the next five weeks. The song is the story of a man who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Is Bigger Than....impossible Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,569 views

    God is big enough to handle the impossible events that we may face in our life! When Moses and the Israelites were facing a dead end; God moved the water to make way for His people!

    TEXT: Exodus 14 TITLE: God is Bigger Than…IMPOSSIBLE! SERIES: God is Bigger Than… TOPIC: God’s Power and Might OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, October 19, 2008 PROP.: God is big enough to handle the impossible events that we may face in our life! When Moses and the Israelites were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Faith Of A Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,771 views

    Today, we’re talking about the shepherds who were just tending their sheep as they do every day and suddenly God shows up. What we’re talking about is a God encounter. A God encounter is not something you’re looking for, yearning for, expecting or even th

    The Faith of the Shepherd Luke 2:8-18 Last week, we looked at Mary, an engaged teenager whom God had chosen to carry His child to full term and give birth to Him. Today, we’re talking about the shepherds who were just tending their sheep as they do every day and suddenly God shows up. What we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Passion Of The Magi Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,431 views

    Today, we look at the wise men. There is one thing which sets this God encounter apart from the others in the Nativity story. Mary, the shepherds and Joseph weren’t expecting or looking for anything special to happen in their lives. The Magi weren’t eithe

    The Passion of the Magi Matthew 2:1-12 Jeff Vanderhoof writes, Earlier this month I was privileged to fly to England with the incoming class of ordinands, the Bishop, and others from our Conference. It was an outstanding experience, one that I will treasure for years to come. Part of me expected ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Wright avatar

    The Rich (Or The Poor If They Place The Wrong Emphasis On Material Things) Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010
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     | 4,490 views

    James warns that the rich or the poor, if they place the wrong emphasis on material things can Can Fatten Themselves For A Spiritual Slaughter - And They Can Be Guilty Of Murdering The Just!

    INTRODUCTION #26 1. Open your bibles to James 5:5&6. 2. In a previous lesson we discussed the first four verses of this chapter. In those verses we discussed three warnings that James gives. 1) Warning #1: The Misuse Of Wealth Will Bring Miseries! Even the poor can misuse material things and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Life Is Like A Sandcastle Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 11, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,214 views

    2nd in a series from Ecclesiastes. Even though life "under the sun" is fleeting, we can still enjoy the journey.

    Over the years, many of people have come up with metaphors to try and describe what life is like. Perhaps you are familiar with a few of these. Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get. • Forrest Gump Life is like a taxi. The meter just keeps a-ticking whether you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Giving The Right Stuff Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,898 views

    We are called to give what we have, but we must make sure that what we have is the right stuff.

    Giving the Right Stuff Acts 3:1-10 Intro: As we look at the background of this passage, Peter and John were together again. They had done a lot together when Jesus was around. When Jesus sent the disciples out two by two, there is a good chance that Peter and John were paired together. Now they ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Victor Yap avatar

    The Power Game Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 25, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,354 views

    Esther, Pt. 3

    THE POWER GAME (ESTHER 3) I am highly suspicious of people in power and with power, from politicians to pastors. My low regard and utter disdain for power can be traced to the power game and the power struggle I have witnessed. The church I was a part of in my youth had a heartbreaking split every ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How Sweet It Is Series

    Contributed by Neil Olcott on Jul 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,660 views

    And that leads to some deeper philosophical questions about quality of life and is a person really living if they are not living up to their God given potential. Today in our text God answers the question about what it means to truly be alive!

    Date: May 17th, 2009 Title: How Sweet it is! Bible Text: Ephesians 2:1-10 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: There is a time that some people face that is really difficult for all involved. I have experienced it with several families over the years. The scene is one of family members ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Instructions Of A Father Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 11, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 27,408 views

    God wants to raise you up, to educate you and train you in His wisdom. He use a home and earthly fathers and mothers as His schools and teachers. Those that graduate from God's School of Wisdom receive its watch-care and honor.

    PROVERBS 4: 1-9 THE INSTRUCTIONS OF A FATHER or Finding God's Direction [2 Timothy 3:14 / 1 Kings 3:5-14] We all need a relationship with our father. A little boy sat frustrated and near tears. He was trying to build a toy wagon but he just couldn't get the wheels to go on. His dad came ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist