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  • Scott Carmer avatar

    The Secret To A Happy Life

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Oct 1, 2007
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     | 6,551 views

    Paul encourges Timothy to understand what really makes for happiness in life. He calls it "godliness combined with contentment."

    The Secret to a Happy Life I Timothy 6:6-19 September 30, 2007 What is most important to you? Have you ever thought about it? For what would you sacrifice? What in the world would you go out of the way in order to attain? I wonder… and I don’t know the answer to this…but I wonder what you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    In The Meantime

    Contributed by Kl Burrus on Oct 4, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,933 views

    What is the believer’s response when God is transitioning us from one area to another?

    Acts 1:12-14 / In The Meantime 12Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day’s journey. 13And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cut-Er-Loose

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Aug 13, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,349 views

    There is one challenge that not many are willing to take on, and that is to conquer the sin in their lives. I assure you that it is challenging, adventurous, dangerous, and certainly rewarding.

    CUT-ER-LOOSE It’s amazing the challenges that men and women will take on. Iraq for one example. They will also trek into the wilderness, over deserts, sail the oceans in small boats, and float around the world in balloons, and so on. I suppose to prove manhood or the strength of womanhood. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Happens When Choose To Go Your Own Way Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Aug 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,495 views

    This is a message in a series from the book of Lamentations

    We live in a culture that is overrun by frivolous lawsuits. We are encouraged to sue if someone tramples on what we consider to be our rights. This is just another sign of the mentality, “I have the right to believe and act in whatever manner I deem appropriate.” Unfortunately this attitude has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Removing The Veil: Deepening Our Relationship With God

    Contributed by Dan Grubbs on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,041 views

    Since Christ is our High Priest, we have full access to the God of the universe. We must push through the veil of our sinful nature to enjoy the relationship with God that He intended.

    I’m sure all of us want to get closer to God. Today I’m going to discuss how we can get deeper in our relationship with the heavenly Father. I have some complex things to talk about, so if we need to discuss a concept, please don’t hesitate to ask. This can be pretty heavy stuff, so bear with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unknown, But Not Unused: Othniel, Ehud, Shamgar Series

    Contributed by Todd Catteau on Oct 26, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 14,298 views

    Three minor Judges show us that God can use little-known people to do great things.

    Possessing the Promises (Judges #2) Unknown, but not Unused: Othniel, Ehud, Shamgar July 17, 2005 Summer time as a kid I watched many game shows •Jokers Wild, 25K Pyramid, Price is Right, Family Feud •Ask for most popular answers to a survey •If Judges were ever a category I imagine Samson would ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You Paying The Price? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stacey on Nov 2, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 12,272 views

    This is the fourth in the series of messages adapted from Tony Evan’s book, Dry Bones Dancing

    Are You Paying the Price? Genesis 22:1-18 -In your hunger for the passion and power God offers through His Spirit, what price are you willing to pay? -Let’s put it another way: What is your pursuit of God costing you? Because in case you didn’t know it, all biblical worship, all service to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Excuse For Excuses

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 5, 2005
    based on 50 ratings
     | 24,482 views

    God wants to have a relationship with us and He wants that relationship to be the most important. But, we make excuses.

    NO EXCUSES FOR EXCUSES LUKE 14:15-24 INTRODUCTION... School Time Excuses Douglas Bernstein, a psychology professor at the University of Illinois recently asked faculty members for the ‘most unusual, bizarre, and amazing student excuses’ they had ever heard. He gt dozens of responses from his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's New Year's Resolution

    Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Jan 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,730 views

    What is God’s priority for our lives?

    God’s New Year’s Resolution: v. 8 -- To be effective; make a difference; clear to others that God is at work through you v.10 -- to be secure, at peace, content -- within How do we make a difference? Where does security lie? Key is found in the words, v.8: "For if you possess these qualities in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Three Things God Desires

    Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 2, 2005
    based on 59 ratings
     | 10,958 views

    God’s greatest desire is for us to give him glory. He disries for you to reveal, recognize and live for his glory. Jesus through his life and death brought glory to the father.

    “Three Things God Desires” February 27, 2005 Intro: As we approach the Easter season, a very important question seems to cross the minds of people as they reflect on the story: “Why did God do it?” It is a great question and one that needs to be answered to help us better understand the events of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Life In Christ

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Mar 14, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,383 views

    Finding Eternal Life in Christ.

    NEW LIFE IN CHRIST John 11:1 – 26 Jesus Christ raised three people from the dead! There was a child that was only twelve A young man that was on his way to the graveyard And then there was Lazarus dead and buried in His tomb for four days already!!! So basically Jesus broke up every funeral ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Freedom

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Jul 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,609 views

    Sermon related to the freedom we have in Christ.

    Title: Freedoms we enjoy Text: John 8:31-36 Date: July 1, 2007 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church In a speech to the Virginia legislature, before the beginning of the Revolutionary War, Patrick Henry said “Give me liberty or give me death.” As you know, this Wednesday is the 4th of July. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Finding Fulfilment In An Empty World Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,751 views

    The Beatitudes are meant for all Christians. Jesus expects us to manifest all of them. They are not learnt traits, but the fruit brought forth by the grace of God in our lives.

    [I’ve taken most of the thoughts in this sermon from D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones’book Studies in the Sermon on the Mount.] Read the Beatitudes, and there you have a description of what every Christian is meant to be. • It is not merely the description of some exceptional Christians. • Jesus does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Split Loyalties? Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,555 views

    Answer to the question, "Can a Christian be a politician?"

    TOUGH QUESTIONS Part 5-Split Loyalties? 2 Timothy 2:1-7 Wednesday, August 20, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee A “lame duck” President met with his successor in the Oval Office. Near the end of the orientation, he presented the incoming leader three numbered envelopes, with specific instructions to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Kill 'em And Bless 'em Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 21, 2011
     | 4,445 views

    Exposition of Psalm 35 regarding how we can genuinely fast, mourn, and pray for our enemies.

    Text: Psalm 35:13-14, Title: Kill ‘Em and Bless ‘Em, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/20/11, AM 1. Opening illustration: the police officer that wrote me a ticket for turning left into a parking space: rain on his head, and bless him, Lord. 2. Background to passage: David is again under ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist