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  • Tim Smith avatar

    Slowing Down Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 28, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 29,373 views

    Every moment is scheduled in our lives. The Bible tells us that all this hurrying has dramatic negative effects on us. So how can you slow down? The strategies I’m going to share with you today to slow down your life to a more rational, reasonable pace a

    Slowing Down When You’re Running On Empty Ecclesiastes 4:4-8 John Ortberg tells the story of calling a wise friend to ask for some spiritual direction not long after moving to Chicago. I described the pace of life in my current ministry. The church where I serve tends to move at a fast clip. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Identity - Removing The Mask Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 96,639 views

    This is a sermon that pleads with people to be bold enough to be real! Urging them to remove the masks that we so frequently wear.

    TEXT: Acts 5:1-11; Ephesians 2:1-10 TITLE: Removing the Mask in Church SERIES: Identity Part 1 TOPIC: Genuine Christianity OCCASION: Burnside Christian October 26, 2008 PROP.: Let’s take off our masks with one another and be real as together we figure life out. INTRODUCTION: Good morning! ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Have You Made A Road Today?

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Nov 8, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,898 views

    Concerning the importance of accomplishing something in the spiritual life everyday.

    1 Samuel 27:10 KJV And Achish said, Whither have ye made a road to day? And David said, Against the south of Judah, and against the south of the Jerahmeelites, and against the south of the Kenites. I. INTRODUCTION -- THE SMALL THINGS OF LIFE -It has been said that the greatest things of life ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Thorny Experience

    Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Nov 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,658 views

    What is learned when going through rough experiences in life.

    Experience is often described as the best teacher a person will ever have in life, and considering what experience cost, it should be. Experience in general comprises knowledge of or skill in or observation of some things or some events gained through involvement in or exposure to that thing or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "The Rest Of The Divine" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,351 views

    Sermon 10 in a study in HEBREWS

    “Therefore, let us fear if, while a promise remains of entering His rest, any one of you may seem to have come short of it. 2 For indeed we have had good news preached to us, just as they also; but the word they heard did not profit them, because it was not united by faith in those who heard. 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Michael Karpf avatar

    If I Were A Rich Man Series

    Contributed by Michael Karpf on Feb 20, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,055 views

    A warning against the dangers of riches; they are temporal and instead of hoarding them, we need to use them in furthering God’s kingdom.

    IF I WERE A RICH MAN James 5:1-6 This past week I was reminded of what I shared with you last week about making plans and not consulting God. It’s important to remember that if God wills our plans will come to pass. And we need to trust Him to bring them to pass and if our plans are not His will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Abigail Saves The Day Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 23, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 26,635 views

    David, our hero, is about to make the biggest mistake of his life, but Abigail saves the day.

    Introduction: A. One day a minister noticed that he was putting his congregation to sleep with a rather dry sermon. 1. To wake folks up he declared, “I lived with a woman for over 17 years who was not my wife!” 2. As you can imagine the sleepy heads in the pew quickly woke up and paid ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Saul's Final Act Of Disobedience Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 3, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,286 views

    In today’s lesson we see spiritual low point of Saul’s life when he reaches out to the occult for spiritual direction, and we learn from the lesson that God’s faithful people never turn in that direction.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of two brothers, from a small town, who, over the course of many years, cheated, swindled, robbed and generally stole from everyone that they ever did business with. 1. The entire town and surrounding community reviled and despised these two brothers as everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    To Tell The Truth Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 19, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,531 views

    36th in a series from Ephesians. Why it is so important to put off falsehood in the church.

    Last week we saw that Paul described how those who are followers of Jesus Christ are to dress the part based on who they already are in Him. In verses 22-24 of Chapter 4, Paul wrote about how we are to put off of the old man and put on the new man by allowing God to renew our mind. In the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Leonard avatar

    My Best Gift - Part One Of Four In Series "Firstfruits" Series

    Contributed by Wade Leonard on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,756 views

    Firstfruits is intended to be about giving, real giving, not God taking it from you, but learning why God wants you to give, how He designed us to be givers….And perhaps the most important teaching about giving is the one we miss the most. Is that God wa

    Imagine the following two scenarios (act out) Scenario 1 - I know Christmas is about 2 months away, but I just couldn’t wait…you know I love you, you are so good to me, you treat me so much better than I deserve, and there is no gift that can repay you for all you have done for me, I wanted to give ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    What's The Point Of Pentecost? Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007
     | 4,453 views

    I preach expository messages, and this is the fourth in my series on the Book of Acts.

    “What’s the Point of Pentecost?” Acts 2:1-41 5.13.07 Lloyd John Ogilvie asks the question, “if you asked the average Christian, which of these events they could most do without: Christmas, Good Friday, Easter, or Pentecost, which do you think most would choose?” Probably Pentecost, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Giving At Christmas

    Contributed by Mike Rexroat on Nov 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,546 views

    A look at the different attitudes toward giving at Christmas (or any) time.

    *****A BELL AS A PROP WOULD BE HELPFUL*********** season.... as we shop and we walk through the malls...into Wal-Mart...or any other store we hear them....and the sounds that these bells make mean many different things to different people....and today we are going to examine the possible reactions ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James Jack avatar

    Be Joyful Always Series

    Contributed by James Jack on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,248 views

    The key to being joyful always and being thankful in all circumstances is to humbly rely on God.

    A few weeks ago James Rogers, our senior minister, spoke about songs he hated. I’ve got a number of songs I hate. I can’t really share them with you now because they’ve normally got some sort of profanity in the title as well as in the lyrics themselves. Then there’s the songs that I just can’t get ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Sharing Christmas Greetings Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 12, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,418 views

    Vital ways God taught us to share Christmas greetings.

    Ever wondered where the idea of Christmas greetings came from? Why do we greet others with “Merry Christmas” and send Christmas cards, letters and emails? The idea comes from God. God was the first Christmas greeter and He didn’t send a card or even an email to say, “Merry Christmas” to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus' Dad

    Contributed by John Moyer on Dec 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,536 views

    I want to look at Christmas from the perspective of Jesus’ father, Joseph – not his real father but His borrowed father – His earthly father. Five things we can appreciate and apply to our lives as we look at Joseph.

    Title: Jesus’ Dad Introduction: Last week we talked about Mary. This week I want to look at Christmas from the perspective of Jesus’ father, Joseph – not his real father but His borrowed father – His earthly father. And His own hometown folks didn’t understand this son of Joseph. You know, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness