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  • Greg Brown avatar

    The Struggle Of Effective Ministers (Col. 2:1–7) Series

    Contributed by Greg Brown on Jan 19, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,196 views

    Exposition of Col. 2:1–7

    The Struggle of Effective Ministers “I want you to know how much I am struggling for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me personally. My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Psalm 5—perfect Man In The Midst Of Enemies. Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 23, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,692 views

    He wanted the Lord to carefully think about what he called here his “meditation;” that is, he desired him not merely to listen to his “words,” but to the secret and unexpressed desires of his soul.

    Thursday, January 9, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 5—Perfect Man in the Midst of Enemies. 1 Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation. 2 Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray. 3 My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Chiseling Away At God

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002
    based on 165 ratings
     | 11,858 views

    For most people, their image of God is too small. A proper view of God controls your obedience, your faith and your peace.

    June 4, 2000 Exodus 20:4-6 “Chiseling away at God” INTRODUCTION Every time that I go into Wal-Mart, I am reminded that there is a major group of American soldiers that does not yet have a memorial in Washington, DC. This group is composed of the men and women who served our country so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Consequences Of Sin

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Jan 23, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 16,038 views

    A lesson on the Consequences of our sins....

    THE CONSEQUENCES OF SIN Part I Sin is rebellion towards God. It comes in several forms: disobedience, accusation, ignoring God. Sin has many consequences. So often when people sin, they do not realize how that sin ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Make It Count

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 27, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 12,780 views

    This sermon deals with our committment to Christ and making our lives count by living the life Christ wants us to live rather than our own.

    Make It Count GNLCC 1/28/2002 2 Chronicles 21:8-19 Philippians 7:7:15 Text Mark 10:17-27 Let’s suppose for a moment you’ve just reached your thirty second birthday. You are called to the royal palace, and the people announce that you have been appointed king over the nation. All of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Don Hawks avatar

    "Making A Difference For God”--Practical Steps For The Jabez Territory Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Mar 16, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 12,989 views

    Understanding that God’s ways are higher than our ways will help us to apply God’s practical formula for traveling the Jabez territory--and to know when God has shown up in our lives.

    (Powerpoint slides and audience outline available) Today I continue with part 5 of the challenges of the prayer of Jabez. Today I want to stimulate your thinking about how to make a difference for God, what are some practical steps for the Jabez territory. Much of this message today was ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Take Up Your Cross-Only If You Are Nuts Series

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 81 ratings
     | 15,940 views

    This Sermon Is The Second In NUTS. It deals with our call to deny ourselves, pick up our cross and follow Jesus.

    Take Up A Cross—Only If You Are NUTS 3/17/2002 Jeremiah 15:18-21 Matthew 16:21-28 Earlier this year, we went to the Beyond All Limits Conference for pastors in Florida, and heard a message by Leanord Sweet entitled NUTS Passion. NUTS Passion meant Never Underestimating The Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Wardrobe Witness

    Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 21 ratings
     | 9,064 views

    This is a paper on the role of clothes in the Christian witness from two of the early church fathers.

    WARDROBE WITNESS One topic being raised in almost every area of society is what constitutes proper attire. There is an apparent relevance of attire in schools, workplaces, nightclubs, private beaches, and even churches. Some people have suggested that if students dressed in uniforms there would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wardrobe Witness

    Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 71 ratings
     | 4,408 views

    This is paper concerning the role the Christian Wardrobe plays in our Witness

    WARDROBE WITNESS One topic being raised in almost every area of society is what constitutes proper attire. There is an apparent relevance of attire in schools, workplaces, nightclubs, private beaches, and even churches. Some people have suggested that if students dressed in uniforms there would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Be Wealthy Forever

    Contributed by Dale Johnsen on Dec 28, 2000
    based on 213 ratings
     | 8,100 views

    A positive stewardship message.

    It is amazing to realize just how much our lives are impacted by the amount of money we have or think we have. It has a great impact on our self-esteem, on the kind of job we pursue, and how important we view ourselves in relation to others. For example, three boys in the school yard were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    The Power Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 15,146 views

    When our faith is properly anchored in Christ it makes a noticable difference in our lives, qualifies us to be God’s ministers, and brings us God’s salvation.

    Americans have a love/hate relationship with faith. One the one hand people in our culture admire people who have a strong faith. Success literature tells us, "If you believe it, you can achieve it." The Robin Williams movie "Jacob the Liar" captures our culture’s fascination with faith. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Building Blocks For A Healthy Church

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Nov 20, 2000
    based on 87 ratings
     | 7,767 views

    This morning we’re going to look at three building blocks that helped to construct the church in Thessalonica.

    Building Blocks for a Healthy Church First Thessalonians 1:1-4 Introduction: Well, here we are. Hopefully you’re not too stressed out or haggard from our first experience in setting up for Sunday morning worship. Let me encourage you. It will get easier. Not only will we get better at it, but ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    National Sin, Discipline, And Deliverance

    Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 30, 2000
    based on 144 ratings
     | 8,194 views

    God delivers the pivot of born-again believers who faithfully follow Him.

    NATIONAL SIN, DISCIPLINE, AND DELIVERANCE (Judges 2:11-20; Lev. 26:14-39)) [HTTP formatted version of this sermon is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/national.html] Today we’ll look at the topic of national sin, God’s discipline of a nation, and His deliverance when they confess ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Money Your Master Or Your Servant

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 26, 2001
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,891 views

    This sermon deals with how money drives our serves us in life.

    Money Your Master Or Your Servant 1/9/2000 Proverbs 1:8-19 I Timothy 6:6-16 Money is one of the things Jesus spends a lot of time talking about, because the way in which we use our money says more about the health of our spiritual life than anything else that we use. It does not matter ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mike Hays avatar

    His Gift To The Guilty

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Sep 9, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,582 views

    What the blood of animals shed in the Temple could never do, God has done for His people through the sacrifice of His Son on our behalf. Receive the perfect sacrifice that sets us free and cleanses us before His presence.

    His Gift To The Guilty Hebrews 10:1-18 Guilt is an interesting word. It is the opposite of innocence and according to the Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary it means, "the fact of having committed a breach of conduct especially violating law and involving a penalty; the state of one who has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ