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Back To The Basics

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 16, 2003

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When we lose sight of these basics and let them slide families begin to unravel and eventually the very fabric of our social structure starts to come apart.

For years at the University of Alabama they had a coach by the name of Paul “Bear” Bryant. He is regarded as one of the all-time great coaches in college football. While he was still coaching, young football coaches from all over would come to watch this legendary man conduct his practices. He ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16-17, Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Avoiding Spiritual Theft

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 21, 2003

based on 46 ratings

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Spiritually speaking there are some valuables that I want to keep safe in my walk with God. There are some things that I really value about living for the Lord Jesus Christ.

John chapter 10 is the teaching of Jesus about the sheep finding the true door, following the true shepherd, and avoiding the thief. According to John 10:10 the express purpose of the thief is to steal, kill, and destroy. He comes for no other reason but that of selfish gain. He comes not to ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Judges 16:20-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Do Demons Do All Day

Contributed by Keith Ogden on May 31, 2003

based on 68 ratings

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What Do Demons Do All Day

Zechariah 13:2 (NKJV) 2"It shall be in that day," says the LORD of hosts, "that I will cut off the names of the idols from the land, and they shall no longer be remembered. I will also cause the prophets and the unclean spirit to depart from the land. Matthew 12:43-45 (Message Bible ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:2, Matthew 12:43-45

Denomination: Baptist

"Construction Equipment" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 6, 2003

based on 18 ratings

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God gave gifts for the building up of the Church. Apostles prophets, evangelists, pastors, teachers. (#14 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

“And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ; until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Orthodox

Life's Too Short To...follow The Crowd Series

Contributed by David Flowers on May 27, 2005

based on 8 ratings

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Part 9 in series "Life’s Too Short To," this message examines Christianity as a counter-cultural movement and compares it to Christianity as merely a sub-culture.

Life’s Too Short To Follow the Crowd Part 9 in series, “Life’s Too Short To…” Wildwind Community Church David Flowers May 29, 2005 I have said over and over and over again that I believe any version of Christianity that does not contain a strong counter-cultural element is not really ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

"Even The Courageous Need Encouragement"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 1, 2005

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Sometimes it’s difficult to see the worth of our work. But God is there to encourage.

“And the Lord said to Paul in the night by a vision, ‘Do not be afraid any longer, but go on speaking and do not be silent; for I am with you, and no man will attack you in order to harm you, for I have many people in this city’.” (vs 10) When I preached from chapter 15 a few weeks ago, I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-11

Denomination: Orthodox

Life's Too Short To...play It Safe, Prt. 2 Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jun 2, 2005

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Examines the pull between our bodies, which crave comfort and stability, and our spirits which require risk and adventure in order to thrive.

Life’s Too Short To…Play It Safe, prt. 2 Part 2 of series, “Life’s Too Short To…” Wildwind Community Church 4/10/05 David Flowers Last week we launched a new series called Life’s Too Short To… We began with the fact of the brevity of life – how recognition of the brevity of life is the thing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

Life's Too Short To...carry A Grudge Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jun 2, 2005

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Part 3 of series, Life’s Too Short To..., this message looks at forgiveness.

Life’s Too Short To. . .Carry A Grudge Life’s Too Short To… prt. 3 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers 4/10/05 Describe the scene in the movie Rainman – “squeezed and pulled and hurt my neck.” He writes this stuff in a journal, folks! Few of us keep an actual journal of offenses – we’re ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31

Denomination: Free Methodist

Resuscitating Your Faith Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jun 7, 2005

based on 7 ratings

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This is the sixth in a series walking through the book of James, and exploring ways to make our faith practical in daily life. This week explores true faith combining knowledge and emotions with action.

(This message was introduced with a clip from the movie "Signs", featuring Mel Gibson. During the movie, there is an evening conversation between the character played by Gibson and his brother. It takes place on a coach, with the children sleeping beside them, and is a powerful reflection on ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Your Spouse Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jun 17, 2005

based on 6 ratings

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Part 1 in series "Succeeding Where Success Matters Most," this message attempts to establish a spiritual context for marriage, and looks at the controversial topic of divorce.

Succeeding Where Success Matters Most – Your Spouse Wildwind Community Church David Flowers June 12, 2005 At this moment I am seeing three couples for pre-marital counseling. If you asked them they’d tell you that I’m extremely strict about making sure all couples complete a minimum seven-week ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Free Methodist

Broken

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jun 20, 2005

based on 15 ratings

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We must be broken before God can reach our hearts

Broken TCF Sermon September 14, 2003 Fruit vs. Stone = Soft vs. Hard (Demonstration: use a piece of fruit and a small rock. Use some sort of tool to try to penetrate each.) To get to the middle of this fruit, the “heart” of it, if you will, to penetrate this fruit, it doesn’t take much effort. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Courageous Confronter Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 25, 2005

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3rd in a four part character study on the life of John the Baptist.

"A COURAGEOUS CONFRONTER" MATTHEW 3:5-10 AND MARK 6:17-20 INTRODUCTION: How many of you are familiar with the X-Men? They are another of the superheroes of Marvel Comic fame and have been the stars of two blockbuster films for 20th Century Fox and “X-Men 3" is scheduled for release in May of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:5-10

Denomination: Christian Church

U & Your Friends Series

Contributed by Brian Bolton on Jul 9, 2005

based on 25 ratings

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Message 1 in a four part series about "U" and growing in Christian community.

CenterPointe Christian Church – 7.10.05 Series: U-ology -- Message 1: U & Your Friends Sophie and Shirley, two elderly widows in a Florida adult community, are curious about the latest arrival in their building -- a quiet, nice looking gentleman who keeps to himself. Shirley says, "Sophie, you ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Is Satan Attacking You

Contributed by Ottawa Pullen, Jr. on Nov 26, 2003

based on 14 ratings

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When you think that the problem is what God has allowed in your life, read this.

November 23rd 2003 HOW IS SATAN ATTACKING YOU? By Rev. Ottawa R. Pullen, Jr. Senior Pastor and Founder of Light Of The World Church, Inc. 7800 Bissonnet, Suite 260 Houston, Texas 77074 November 23, 2003 Find the Book of the Revelation chapter 2 Verse 12 The book of the Revelation is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Delighting In The Law Of The Lord

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 1, 2003

based on 26 ratings

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Three contrasts found in the psalm

Psalm 1:1-6 Delighting in the Law of the Lord Woodlawn Baptist Church November 2, 2003 Introduction In this morning’s message, we took a brief look at a passage of Scripture where Jesus said, “If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.” A lot ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

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