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  • Tony Miano avatar

    The Anatomy Of Conflict (Part 2)

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Jun 18, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 4,340 views

    This morning, as we continue our study of the anatomy of conflict, we’re going to begin to look at the worst of all forms of conflict—conflict with God, and how friendship with the world and ignorance to the truths of Scripture help to create this conflict.

    The Anatomy of Conflict (Part 2) James 4:4-5 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church June 10, 2001 Introduction: For those of you who couldn’t be with us last week, we began looking at the anatomy of conflict. James gives us the details of that anatomy in the first six verses ...read more

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    A Gift Worth Recieving Series

    Contributed by John Maxwell on Nov 6, 2001
    based on 258 ratings
     | 34,725 views

    This is third sermon in a four part series placing emphasis on Simeon.

    A GIFT WORTH RECEIVING John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: Luke, chapter 2 the last two Sundays, not this Sunday but the last two Sundays before. In celebrating the Advent and the lighting the candle, we had Simeon come out, and from his perspective, tell us about the birth of Jesus. Well, this passage ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Accuser Of The Brethren Series

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 26, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 12,434 views

    An exhortation to forgive the brethren

    Accuser of the Brethren - Part 1 I do not know about you, but I make a lot of mistakes. In fact, I sin. I spend quite a bit of time in prayer telling God what He already knows about my failures, fumbles, and foolish sins. I do not waste my time thinking I am perfect because that would be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rewind Your Mind: Does God Care What I Watch?

    Contributed by Travis Johnson on Apr 9, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 15,615 views

    The media is everywhere around us, shaping our culture & guiding teens in the way theythink, act, dress, watch. It’s like living in a maze. What is wrong; what is right? This sermon looks at these questions through the lens of God’s unchanging word.

    REWIND YOUR MIND: DOES GOD CARE WHAT I WATCH? Philippians 4:8, …fix your thoughts on what is true and honorable and right. Think about things that are pure and lovely and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. NLT Intro: The media is everywhere around us, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Beautiful Letdown

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 9, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,194 views

    In our text today – Peter as he continues to talk to believers (who were undergoing some serious; trails, hardships, suffering and letdowns…) Is going to try to get them to see these letdowns from a different perspective. (Living God’s Way - 8)

    The Beautiful Letdown Living God’s Way – part 8 1 Peter 4:12-19 One day – a tough, strong fisherman leaned up against a wall, grabbed a pen, a piece of paper and guided by the Holy Spirit, wrote the words that we as a church 2,000 years later have been studying – for 8 weeks now FRIENDS – the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    American Idols Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Apr 21, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,719 views

    Paul focuses on the fact that if anything, or anyone, sits on the throne of your life other than Jesus that is called idolartry.

    American Idols (04-02-06) Romans 1:22-31 Pastor Jeff Williams American Idols? How many of you watch American Idol? Do you get angry when your favorite performer is voted off? Would like to sing in front of Simon Cowell? Me neither! In our country, there are a lot of American Idols. I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Has Spoken..... By His Son

    Contributed by Steven Skinner on Jan 13, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,136 views

    God has spoken..... by his SON

    Reading: Hebrews 1 Text: “In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe. The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 29, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 21,585 views

    When we really pray and mean these 7 words in the disciple’s prayer we are transformed in at least 6 awesome ways! (Praying Like Jesus - part 4)

    Praying Like Jesus – part 4 “Give us This Day…” Skit…on Lord’s prayer For three weeks now we have been plunging the depths of the greatest prayer that was ever prayed. AND, during our study we have seen just like the skit illustrated, that there is so much more to this prayer then we had ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    All You Need Is Love

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Jun 4, 2005
    based on 134 ratings
     | 21,734 views

    The most important lesson we can learn in life is how to love like God.

    ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE Today is a big day. Today is the day that the huge class of 2 students from WCS will be graduating. It is exciting for them and their parents that they will finally get to taste a small portion of freedom. Next week will be a big week for our own Alan Townsend and 4 or 5 ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    I'm Going Fishing

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 12, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 19,256 views

    In order to catch what God has for you, in order to become what God has purposed for you to be you must go through a divine process a process of spiritual preparation, in other words you must follow the instructions.

    “I’m Going Fishing” We are a creature that has been given the ability to make decisions based upon choices and not just a reaction or impulse that is solely based upon instinct and because of this ability when we finally figure out what it is we want, we set out to achieve that which we desire. ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Mountain Climbimg 101 - "Success In Life Is A Long Hard Climb!"

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 1, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,788 views

    Life is filled with mountains that just need to be climbed both literally and spiritually. Why? Because they are there! Why? Because they are in your path and the only way around them is over them. So the wiser we become at scaling spiritual mountains the

    Mountain Climbing 101 - “Success in life is a long hard climb!” Thesis: Life is filled with mountains that just need to be climbed both literally and spiritually. Why? Because they are there! Why? Because they are in your path and the only way around them is over them. So the wiser we become at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus' Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,379 views

    The Last Supper was not just an ordinary meal, where Christ made extraordinary claims - it was the Passover meal with important sybolism. This meal is the foundation of a Christian Thanksgiving. Student ministry PowerPoint format.

    [JESUS’ THANKSGIVING DINNER] Slide Graphic – Norman Rockwell painting of family at Thanksgiving Dinner Slide Verses – It was just before the Passover Feast. Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he now showed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let's Do This! James 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 29, 2013
     | 8,371 views

    Thesis of the book of James: His focus is on “How a Christian should act every day?” and “The importance of living like a Christian every day”. He challenges us and the church that it is possible to believe the right way and live the wrong way.

    Series: Book of James: Let’s do this! Just do it! James- A Servant of the Lord – Some thoughts we need to ponder? Thesis of the book of James: His focus is on “How a Christian should act every day?” and “The importance of living like a Christian every day”. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Victory In The Midst Of Destruction Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 14, 2012
     | 6,833 views

    All on the ark escaped the destruction of the Flood. Divinely designed destruction can be escaped. But How? Victory in the midst of destruction requires...

    Series: SUPPLANTING The LEGACY Of WICKEDNESS—Genesis 6:9—10:32 A—REMOVAL STRATEGY—Genesis 6:9-22 Toward Removing the Legacy of Wickedness B—VICTORY In The MIDST Of DESTRUCTION—Genesis 7:1-24 C—SALVATION(Waiting for Normal)—Genesis 8:1-19 D—RESPONSE—Genesis 8:20-22 E—POTENTIAL For ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Decisions Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Larry Stockstill on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,234 views

    How to make good decisions.

    Decisions (Part 1) Making Good Decisions Text: 1 Kings 18:21 “How long will you falter between two opinions?” (1 Kings 18:21 NKJV).This message is the first in a series of messages that will be very straightforward and honest in dealing with the area of decisions. Years ago I heard the great ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational