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  • Michael Luke avatar

    The Determination Factor Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 23, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,787 views

    The demonstration of our love for God is in our love and service to others

    (This message adapted from The Purpose-Driven Life, by Rick Warren) SERIES: “THE GROWTH FACTORS” TEXT: PHILIPPIANS 2:1-11 TITLE: “THE DETERMINATION FACTOR” INTRODUCTION: A. Chuck Colson has observed that when the Communists took over Russia in 1917, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Happy Are The Starved Series

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jul 28, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 27,766 views

    The secret to a healthy spiritual life is a passion for God.

    Title: Happy are the Starved Text: Matthew 5:6 Truth: The secret to a healthy spiritual life is a passion for God. Aim: To incite desire for God more than anything else. INTRODUCTION The commercial break gives us insight into how Jesus taught spiritual lessons. Advertisers pay millions to put ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Ready??

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,172 views

    Are we ready for death? If not what do we need to do.

    Are you Ready?? There was a man went in for physical and got a call from the doctor a couple of days later. The Doctor said that he had bad and worse news. "Give me the bad" the man asked. "Your tests showed that you had 48 hours to live." replied the doctor. "That’s the bad news! That’s the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Proverbial Wisdom

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 24, 2004
    based on 114 ratings
     | 8,056 views

    Proverbial wisdom. 1- Making good plans. 2- Finding joy.

    INTRO.- Quips, quotes and notes. - Before deciding to retire from your job, stay home a week and watch daytime television. - Science has increased our life span. We can look forward to paying our taxes at least ten years longer. - No matter what your lot in life, build something on it. - It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Dust And Ashes Attitude

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 24, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,732 views

    How God wants us to remember who we are and where we’re headed so we can find strength in him

    February 25, 2004 Job 30:16-19 16 “And now my life ebbs away; days of suffering grip me. 17 Night pierces my bones; my gnawing pains never rest. 18 In his great power God becomes like clothing to me; he binds me like the neck of my garment. 19 He throws me into the mud, and I am reduced to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    O Joy That Seeks Me Through Pain

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 27, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,099 views

    Some­thing hap­pened to me, which was known only to my­self, and which caused me the most se­vere men­tal suf­fer­ing. The hymn was the fruit of that suf­fer­ing. It was the quick­est bit of work I ever did in my life. I had the im­press­ion of hav­ing it

    O Joy That Seeks Me Through Pain (Psa 23:3) He restores my soul. George Matheson, a blind Pastor said about his famous hymn: My hymn was composed in the manse of Innelan [Argyleshire, Scotland] on the evening of the 6th of June, 1882, when I was 40 years of age. I was alone in the manse at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Worship Series

    Contributed by James Jack on Mar 9, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,687 views

    Worship is a lifestyle of devotion, service and obedience to God

    40 Days of Purpose Week 2 – Worship Rom 12:1-2 We were told last week that we were created to be loved by God and to be in relationship with him. The topic slated for this week is “worship”. We’re created to worship God. That’s our purpose. But what does that mean? I have a sermon ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    God Will Settle All Issues

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 30,492 views

    We live in a cursed world. Too often, the bad guy gets away. But in God’s judgment, all acts will be brought to light. A just reward will be given. Vengeance belongs to the Lord and He will settle all issues in eternity.

    GOD WILL SETTLE ALL ISSUES SCRIPTURE: Psalm 58:10 “The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked. 58:11 So that a man shall say, Verily there is a reward for the righteous: verily he is a God that judgeth in the earth.” Romans 2:16 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Proverbial Wisdom

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2004
    based on 268 ratings
     | 7,360 views

    1- Discerning and wandering 2- Knowledge and understanding

    INTRO.- Quips and quotes. - A man in Missouri was told that most accidents happen within twenty miles of home so he moved to another town fifty miles away. - The most talked about people at a family reunion are those who didn’t show up. - A friend is one who strengthens you with his prayers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    About The Collection (Part 4) Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 1, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,738 views

    This is the last of four messages "about the collection" in which we examine the principles of financial stewardship with respect to giving to the church. This sermon examines the provocation, protection, and perspective in giving.

    Scripture This is the fourth and last in a series of sermons About the Collection. For the past few weeks I have tried to highlight some of the biblical principles of financial stewardship with respect to giving to the Lord. I would like to reiterate that these messages are intended to help you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    About The Collection (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 12, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,664 views

    This is the first of four messages "about the collection" in which we examine some principles of financial stewardship. This sermon examines the purpose of giving to the church.

    Scripture For the next four Sundays I would like to preach on the subject of financial stewardship. Although stewardship has to do with every facet of life, such as stewardship of the gospel, stewardship of creation, stewardship of work, stewardship of time, etc., I am going to be focusing ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    In A Better Place

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 26, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,509 views

    For Remembrance Sunday, when we honor the memories of those who have died in the previous year: Those who suffer loss go to a better place emotionally when they cast off unproductive patterns and allow themselves time to receive unconditional love. They

    There is something we say to console ourselves when someone dies. It is a phrase I have heard over and over. We say,“I know she is in a better place.” My friend, my parent, my spouse has passed away, but it feels good to think of one truth: “He is in a better place.” By that, of course, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Transformation And Renewal Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 14, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 13,673 views

    God calls us to give up all we have in response to his mercy and graceshown to us in Jesus Christ

    What is your life worth? I don’t mean what would you give to save your life. I guess most of us would say you can’t put a value on human life and especially on my life. But if you were in a position where you had to put a value on your life how would you do it. For example, what do you think would ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    About The Collection (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 26, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,140 views

    This is the third of four messages "about the collection" in which we examine the principles of financial stewardship. This sermon examines the proportion of giving (that is, how much to give to the church).

    Scripture Two weeks ago I began a sermon series About the Collection. My intention is to preach four messages on the biblical principles of financial stewardship with respect to giving to the Lord. I would like to reiterate that these messages are intended to help you who are Christians grow in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Giving - With What Kind Of Givers Is God Pleased? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 25, 2008
     | 4,135 views

    In this last lesson from the series we look at some princples of giving found in Paul’s correspondence with the Corinthian church, and I try to inspire us with the joy of giving.

    Introduction: A. One Sunday a preacher told his congregation that the church needed some extra money and asked the people to prayerfully consider giving a little extra in the offering plate that morning. 1. He said that whoever gave the most would be able to pick out three hymns. 2. After the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ