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  • John Kapteyn avatar

    A Tale Of Two Sisters

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 160 ratings
     | 8,633 views

    In Christian life, it is easy to be distracted. As we consider the story of Jesus at Mary and Martha's, we see the causes and cure for distraction.

    Introductory Considerations 1. Opening dialogue from person of Martha showing anticipation and excitement of Jesus coming to town, desire to give best, the work and the anger she felt - the story from her perspective. Teaching 1. I wonder if Martha were here to today, would this be how she would ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Far Sighted Or Near Sighted?

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,577 views

    Does devotion to God free us from the responsibility to think deeply? How far ahead should we think?

    1. Many of you wear glasses; if you need longer arms to read, that usually means you are "far sighted..."; to drive, near-sighted; both. Porcupine backed into cactus...."Pardon me, honey!" 2. Others wear contacts for the same reason--I could never stomach fishing around in my eye.... 3. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Russ Witkowski avatar

    How To Live With One Another And Still Love It! Series

    Contributed by Russ Witkowski on May 11, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,561 views

    Third in a series on family living from a Biblical persepctive.

    BIBLICAL FAMILY LIVING III HOW TO LIVE WITH ONE ANOTHER AND STILL LOVE IT! HEB 13:4 Sunam 2/17/02 Heb 13:4 - Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral. For those who have been torn apart because of a broken ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chris Talton avatar

    Man Makes Plans, But God Directs Paths

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 17,075 views

    The people had their own plans about building the tower of Babel, but God is the one that determined their outcome.

    Genesis 11:1-9 August 22, 1999 Man makes plans, but God directs the paths. Man makes plans . . . 1. The people were unified – unity is a good thing. Unity comes as people speak the same language and the same speech (i.e. it’s like a lot of preachers getting together. They not only all speak ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Who For The Joy Set Before Him...

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 21, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 11,944 views

    Short evangelistic Good Friday message given at a community Good Friday service.

    Who For the Joy Set Before Him Hebrews 12:2 (Community Good Friday Service, Friday, April 13, 2001 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church), Introduction Good afternoon! It’s my pleasure to tell you that though we are here to commemorate the death of our Lord Jesus Christ, He is alive and well today, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • John Beehler avatar

    Fishing Lessons

    Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 20, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,385 views

    We are called to be fishers of men.

    Fishing Lessons 1. Ice fishing story. I like to fish,relaxing. Better to catch, though. 2. Story about group of disappointed fishermen. Of Peter, John, & James, 3 of Jesus’ closest disciples. 3. Expected to catch something. Not for fun, livelihood. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Positive Presence In The Face Of Persecution Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 10, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 2,948 views

    2nd in a series on the seven Churches in Revelation. Looking at characteristics that help us have a positive presence in our community and in our church.

    POSITIVE PRESENCE IN THE FACE OF PERSECUTION A Study in the Churches of Revelation Revelation 2:8-11 INTRODUCTION: Last week we began our series “Everybody is Known for Something”, and explored what we should be known for based on Christ’s conversation with the church at Ephesus. We found out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Walker avatar

    The Risk Of Running From God Series

    Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 9,744 views

    First of five messages on Jonah. God’s directive was clear and Jonah’s defiance was careless resulting in calamity.

    INTRODUCTION There was a trial in Chicago years ago. The famous lawyer, Clarence Darrow, was making his closing arguments and said of one man’s damaging testimony, “Why, a person could as easily believe this man’s testimony as he could believe that the whale swallowed Jonah.” Well, there were some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shades State Park

    Contributed by Donald Jewell on May 28, 2004
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,920 views

    How to encourage

    On Monday, Sue and I backpacked two and a quarter mile into Shades State Park, and spent the night completely alone. It took us about an hour and a half to hike in. The reason for that is, with the rain we have had, and all of the calls I have been getting from churches, camping has had to go on ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Status Or Substance? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 1, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,880 views

    We cannot go far in the Kingdom of God until we get the lust for status under control. This is true in the material realm, as we shall see in a message planned for next week, and it is true in the religious realm as well, as we shall see this week.

    Status or Substance? (Matt. 6:1-15) Note: here is my bulletin insert I wrote up along with the sermon. Sermon follows. Giving, Prayer, and Fasting (notes for Matt. 6:1-15) Since modern Judaism no longer has the Temple (in the Biblical sense) many Rabbis teach that charity, prayer, and fasting ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    Advent I, Year B

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Nov 29, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,336 views

    The importance of living each day to its fullest is the best way to meet and prepare for Christ’s coming.

    Sermon for Advent I, Yr B Dec 1, 2002 Based on Mk 13: 24-37 “Making the most of life today” Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson As most of you likely know, one of the mottos of the Boy Scouts is: “Be prepared!” The ability to be prepared, to be awake and alert ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Lazy Listening Leads To Being Lost

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 28, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,271 views

    Hebrews 5:11-6:12 form the third warning section of this masterful message. Hear and heed and hold on! You don’t even want to think about turning away.

    Lazy Listening Leads to Lostness Hebrews 5:11-6:9 Hebrews emphasizes hearing the word over and over. First he tells us that God has spoken his final word through Jesus his Son. Then he tells us that we must pay more careful attention to what we have heard. Next he says, today if you hear his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Simms avatar

    God's Plan For The Family

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 6, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 11,401 views

    To discuss God’s direction for the family

    God’s Plan for the Family Colossians 3:18-19 Primary Purpose: To discuss God’s orders for the family Paul has talked for three and a half chapters about the importance of placing Christ first. Now Paul turns his attention to the family. In essence, Paul is saying to us here that if I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Willis avatar

    The Anatomy Of Sin

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 15, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,060 views

    Sin starts small but snowballs quickly

    The Anatomy of Sin 2 Samuel 11 February 8, 2004 2 Samuel 11:1-5 The following spring, the time of year when kings go to war, David sent Joab and the Israelite army to destroy the Ammonites. In the process they laid siege to the city of Rabbah. But David stayed behind in Jerusalem. [2] ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. avatar

    I Ain't Too Proud To Beg

    Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Aug 13, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,856 views

    This sermon is on the story of the woman who "outwits" Jesus. It emphasizes the generousity of God with we human beggars.

    Sermon on Matthew 15:21-28 Ordinary 20-A / Pentecost +13-A August 14, 2005 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, OSL The famous one-time Catholic monk, Martin Luther, was legendary not just for nailing a piece of paper to the door of his home church citing 95 things that needed to be changed about it. He ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist