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  • Steve Greene avatar

    The Top Ten Marriage Killers

    Contributed by Steve Greene on Nov 11, 2007
    based on 45 ratings
     | 34,536 views

    This message addresses some of the primary issues facing troubled marriages today. It was a follow up to a message called "Marriage that Goes the Distance" that I did the preceding week.

    Top Ten Marriage Killers Communication in marriage can be a challenge can’t it? You only have to be married five minutes to know what I am talking about. That’s due in part to the fact that men and women speak two entirely different languages. Last Sunday’s message was on Marriage that Goes the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Avoiding The Mistake Of Sexual Immorality Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 8, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,586 views

    Samson made many mistakes with regard to sexual immorality. Let’s learn from his mistakes, not our own.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a church secretary who would typically answer the phone saying, “Jesus loves you. Karen speaking. How may I help you?” 1. One day she was distracted when the phone rang, and she answered, “Karen loves you. Jesus speaking. How may I help you?” 2. There was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Big Is Your God?

    Contributed by Brandon Hatfield on Jun 1, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,655 views

    This sermon will help your congregation begin to grasp the enormity of God by discussing a few of His characteristics

    WGCC How Big Is Your God? Isn’t it amazing to see how things can change so drastically in a short amount of time? I mean you hear people talk about the good ‘ol days. A time when things were supposedly better than they are now, I assume people here in Illinois ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Spirit-Filled Church

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 14, 2004
    based on 66 ratings
     | 4,915 views

    When a church possesses all the characteristics of a Spirit-filled church, it will attract new people to God and to the church

    January 11, 2004 Acts 2:42-47 “The Spirit-filled church” INTRODUCTION Have you ever noticed how much time and energy we as a society spend on being attractive to one another? To get an idea, it only takes a quick trip into Wal-Mart. One very large section is labeled beauty aids. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "What About My Rights?" Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Apr 10, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,783 views

    As a follower of Jesus Chist in a free America, how do I understand where rights and responsibilities meet? What rights DO I have?

    “What About My Rights?” Matthew 5:38-42 Today more than ever, we hear people insisting that their “rights” be given to them – even rights that they don’t really have. As followers of Jesus Christ, we cannot help but wonder if we have the same or different rights as others, what our rights really ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When The Odds Are Against You

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Sep 29, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 16,484 views

    When God gets involved, words such as "likely" and "unlikely" don’t apply.

    (Note: the title comes from a message by Rick Warren; however, the sermon itself is original) What are the odds of the Cleveland Browns playing in the Super Bowl this year? They’re about 1-in-15, according to the Las Vegas bookmakers, with a 1-in-20 chance of actually winning the big game. That’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paraders Of The Lost Ark Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 12, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 11,522 views

    David isn’t so much a "Raider," but a "parader" of the lost Ark, and from this episode come some truths for us on obedience and worship.

    PARADERS OF THE LOST ARK 2 SAMUEL 6:1-15 INTRODUCTION: One of my favorite movies is "Raiders of the Lost Ark". It is the first of three films that feature Indiana Jones, in all kinds of high adventure and perilous escapes. “Raiders,” the first of the trilogy, is set during the period of WW II ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Doing The Work Of God 2

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,321 views

    Today marks our fifteenth year as a church.

    Today marks our fifteenth year as a church. We call it Ebenezer day. The name was chosen because of what it means in scripture. Look with me at 1 Samuel 7:10-12 NASB. "Now Samuel was offering up the burnt offering, and the Philistines drew near to battle against Israel. But the LORD thundered with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Shouldn't We Stay Away From Them?

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000
    based on 124 ratings
     | 4,859 views

    Trying to avoid contact with those who don't share our faith in Christ is a mistake that Christians have often made throughout the centuries

    (Jim and Sue are sitting in the living room after dinner. Jim is reading the paper; Sue is knitting -- or something.) JIM: (Starts to put down the paper.) Well, Sue, I'd better go to bed. I want to get to the office early tomorrow morning. SUE: Oh, Jim, I'm so glad you like your new job. Isn't it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Marriage Matters

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000
    based on 187 ratings
     | 8,548 views

    What does God say about marriage?

    The pastor was visiting the fourth-grade Sunday School class to talk about marriage as part of the lesson. He asked the class, "What does God say about marriage?" Immediately one boy replied, "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do." Well, friends, that is not exactly a proper ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    Notes On Prayer According To The Bible

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Sep 1, 2001
    based on 21 ratings
     | 12,386 views

    Biblical survey and guide to praying.

    NOTES ON PRAYER ACCORDING TO THE BIBLE by Andrew Chan, Senior Pastor, PBC, Vancouver, BC Colossians 4:2 Paul says "devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful." How do we devote ourselves to prayer? How do we make it really work today? “The number one reason prayer doesn’t work for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Making The Most Of The Good And The Bad - Rom 8:28,29

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 15, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,664 views

    Making the Most of the Good and the Bad - Rom. 8:28,29

    Making the Most of the Good & the Bad – Rom. 8:28 Illustration: DETOURS The year was 1920. The scene was the examining board for selecting missionaries. Standing before the board was a young man named Oswald Smith. One dream dominated his heart. He wanted to be a missionary. Over and over again, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    The Narrow Way Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 10,236 views

    My journey to heaven begins with a choice at the fork in the road.

    September 9, 2001 The Doorway to Heaven – Part 1 INTRODUCTION The story is told of a young man named Charles Murray who was a student at the University of Cincinnati. Murray was a high diver and training for the summer Olympics of 1968. A fellow student had been talking to him for quite some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Laying Down The Law

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002
    based on 185 ratings
     | 24,036 views

    This sermon is a precursor to a series on the Ten Commandments. It explains what the law tells us about God and about us as well as what the law could never do.

    May 21, 2000 Exodus 19 “Laying down the law” 1. The giving of the law established the fact that God wants a relationship with mankind. (Exodus 19:3-6) I want to give you a principle that will help you in many different areas of your life. It will help you in your relationship with God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Handling Sex

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Feb 22, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,397 views

    some pointers on how we can respond to the misuse of God’s great gift of sex

    How to follow Jesus without embarrassing ourselves: Handling Sex By Rev. Andrew Chan February 24, 2002 Grace International Baptist Church Vancouver, BC In our Ephesians series, we were told of how God through Jesus chose us to be special, specially loved and chosen to be included in His team, His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free