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  • Daniel Austin avatar

    Now Is The Hour

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Nov 3, 2009
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     | 7,612 views

    I’m hoping all of us will enjoy a happy New Year and I believe we will find ourselves off to a good start remembering these words of Paul: Ephesians 5:15-17

    Now Is The Hour 01/01/06 AM Reading: Ephesians 5:15-17 Introduction Happy New Year! This morning we stand in the threshold of a brand new year. At this time of year it is not uncommon for people to reflect on the year just past. I’m sure you’ve noticed the many magazines and newspapers with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Importance Of A Pure Heart

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 30, 2010
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    The condition of our hearts is of utmost importance for what we think will erupt in actions.

    The Importance of a Pure Heart Matthew 5:8 All of us are familiar with the purpose of a greenhouse. People who have greenhouses are usually in the business of selling flowers or other shrubbery or just want one so they can keep flowers year round. The temperature, of course, is warmer in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With Times Of Stress

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Oct 7, 2010
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    Stress is unavoidable and can be produced by positive and negative events. Paul gives God’s solution to coping with stress when it becomes distress.

    DEALING WITH TIMES OF STRESS A. Have you ever had one of those days when nothing seems to go RIGHT? ILLUSTRATION: The ALARM CLOCK doesn’t go off leaving you only 15 minutes to get to WORK. After getting ready you RUSH to your CAR only to discover a FLAT TIRE. You hurriedly CHANGE the TIRE ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Of Grace And Envy

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 17, 2010
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     | 5,158 views

    How is the Kingdom of heaven to be understood in light of laboring for Christ while the world enjoys the pleasures of sin? The parable of Jesus in Matthew 20 is helpful here.

    Matthew 20:1-16 Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard Jesus introduces this parable saying that the kingdom of heaven is like this. That's an impressive, if not disturbing introduction to this particular parable for many reasons. I believe that the kingdom of heaven in Matthew's gospel applies ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Bridge To Life

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 18, 2009
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    Evangelistic message given the Sunday after VBS. It incorporates a Powerpoint that I borrowed from a website and modified. If you want to know the address for the PP, let me know and I’ll get it for you.

    The Bridge to Life John 10:10, Romans 6:23 August 2, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I grew up in a church that didn’t have Vacation Bible School. My earliest memories of VBS were while I was living in Pine Ridge, SD, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What Is Baptism?

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Nov 24, 2009
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     | 5,594 views

    Baptism is a step of obedience, a public declaration and a personal commitment.

    WHAT IS BAPTISM A drunk stumbled along a baptismal service on Sunday afternoon down by the river. He proceeded to walk down into the water and stood next to the Preacher. The minister turned and noticed the old drunk and said, "Mister, Are you ready to find Jesus?" The drunk looks back and says, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Managing Your Family

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 7, 2009
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    This message uses the text from II Tim. 1:7 as an outline for managing your family according to the "spirit of power, love, and sound judgment"

    Managing your Family II Timothy 1:7 CHCC: August 2, 2009 VIDEO - The Perfect Family (available from Sermon Central) INTRODUCTION: How many of you had that kind of experience when you were getting your family to church? We’re starting a series today called iManage - and today we’re talking ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living Like A Christ-Follower Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,295 views

    If we will live like Christ followers, we will see a lasting difference in our homes and in our community.

    Living Like a Christ-Follower Acts 19:8-12 Intro: What does it mean to be a Christ follower? How can we live like one? I’d like to show a video clip that might point us in the right direction. -Here is the main message I want to cover today. Prop: If we will live like Christ followers, we will ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Old Attitudes That No Longer Serve You Series

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 11, 2011
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     | 4,824 views

    You are to have the same attitude as that of Christ Jesus, namely, humility.

    First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas March 13, 2011 OLD ATTITUDES THAT NO LONGER SERVE YOU The ABCs of Spring Cleaning -- Part 1 Isaac Butterworth Philippians 2:1-11 (NIV) 1 If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Retraining The Mind, Body And Soul Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011
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     | 12,137 views

    If we are to run the race in life that God has set for us, we must develop a lifestyle of training to be like Jesus. As one noted basketball coach once stated, “The will to win is not nearly as important as the will to prepare to win.”

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    Retraining the Mind, Body and Soul Ephesians 4:22-24 In the ancient Greek Olympic games, an athlete would begin training at least 10 months before the race. This training involved rigorous discipline including the athlete’s diet, his sleep habits, exercise routine, and daily running.
The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    People Of The Spirit Part 6 Holy Spirit Series Series

    Contributed by C Vincent on May 19, 2010
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     | 4,591 views

    How we can move into more of what God wants for us as Christians.

    People of the Spirit Holy Spirit part 6 JCC 16.05.10 am Acts 6 1-5 This came at a time when the church was growing rapidly V2 the twelve summoned a multitude of believers A dispute arose Hellenists: Jews born in foreign lands and speaking Greek Complaints about the distribution of alms However ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Cheerfully Bringing To The Storehouse Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 5, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,128 views

    Giving is a tough topic to speak about. It is also one that God addresses as part of our faith walk. Giving is a heart attitude and is a indicator of where we are spiritually.

    Cheerfully bringing to the storehouse Malachi chapter 3:6-18 Introduction- I will be here 5 years in July and this is the first message I will give on giving or tithing. What it means to give an offering. Noone can ever accuse me of always asking for money. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Thunder In The Mountains, Silence In The Soul

    Contributed by Carl Greene on Jun 21, 2010
     | 5,215 views

    Elijah the great prophet shows us his humanity when he panics after a triumphant encounter with Baal worshipers. But God never gives up on him, God feeds him, shelters him, and speaks to him, not in the thunder, but in a still quiet voice.

    Ever been caught in a disaster? Chances are that all of us will be at some point, whether it’s a personal crisis or something more widespread such as a tornado or an earthquake. Doesn’t it seem we’re used to hearing about disasters every day? Some, like the oil spill, or the sudden flood in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Watch Continuously, Ready For Jesus

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Nov 29, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,216 views

    We don’t know when Jesus will return, so how can we be ready? How does the Holy Spirit keep our eyes on Jesus? A. Beware of the distractions of everyday life B. Keep focusing on Jesus, no matter how well you know him C. Guard against spiritual sleep

    Text: Matthew 24:37-44 Theme: Watch Continuously, Ready for Jesus A. Beware of the distractions of everyday life B. Keep focusing on Jesus, no matter how well you know him C. Guard against spiritually falling asleep Season: Advent 1a Date: November 28, 2010 Web page: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Live Life, Like You Mean It!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Dec 26, 2010
    based on 13 ratings
     | 6,930 views

    You might say, well what about all the great inventers and the great minds of our time and the opportunities they had? Well what about them?, They ain’t got anything on you. Are you willing? Then you have an awesome opportunity in front of you.

    Live life, like you mean it! 2 Peter 1:1-11 MSG. 1-2., Simon Peter, am a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ. I write this to you whose experience with God is as life-changing as ours, all due to our God’s straight dealing and the intervention of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ. Grace and peace ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational