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  • Anne Robertson avatar

    Living With Woodchucks

    Contributed by Anne Robertson on Oct 30, 2006
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    The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it. It isn’t ours and on no day of creation did God make "pests."

    LIVING WITH WOODCHUCKS TEXT: Genesis 1:20-31; Luke 20:9-14 If you’ve been on my website or if you listen to NPR, which profiled the story a couple of weeks ago, you’ll know I have some history with woodchucks. My defense of the woodchucks when I served St. John’s became the stuff of local legend ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Anne Robertson avatar

    Live It!

    Contributed by Anne Robertson on Oct 30, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
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    It isn’t enough simply to believe. Our faith must be lived to be an effective witness.

    LIVE IT! TEXT: Colossians 3:1-17 Back in 2001, I had a conversation with a man named Tim, the bookkeeper at the place where I had rented a cabin, who told me about his past with the church. He grew up Irish Catholic, and as a child was very involved in the church. He was an altar boy, and he told ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Living Memorial

    Contributed by Carl Finney on Nov 3, 2006
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    The need for us to be a living Memorial for Christ.

    Three Questions for this lesson: 1) Why is it important to “confess” Jesus? (A: Matthew 10:32-33) 2) How do we “confess” Jesus? (A: Romans 10:9-10) 3) What is True a Confession of Jesus as Lord and Savior? (A: James 2:19-26) 2142; ’azkarah – a reminder; specifically remembrance- offering: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Sorensen avatar

    The Living Dead Series

    Contributed by Daniel Sorensen on Nov 6, 2006
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    Jesus calls us out of our ruts and wakes us from behind the wheels of our dead lives to a new life just as he called Lazarus from the tomb.

    Every day we are confronted with instances that make us question our life. For some it is being confronted by the boss, for others it is dealing with family. It can be not doing well in school or friendship which have taken a sour tone. When things go bad in our life we very often turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Live In Abundance

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Nov 11, 2006
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    “What difference does being a Christian make?” We have the words to use that say we are different, but do we demonstrate the difference?

    Live in Abundance, Fully John 10:10 “What difference does being a Christian make?” We have the words to use that say we are different, but do we demonstrate the difference? My guess is that those who don’t appear to be different from the rest of the crowd are not living an abundant life. The life ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Living The Legacy

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 16,539 views

    Shared on commitment Sunday of a capital campaign challenging the church to rise up and leave a legacy.

    Living the Legacy, Making Disciples October 29, 2006 Joshua 24:1-24 Intro: When Ohio State played for the NCAA Championship in 2003, coach Jim Tressel wanted to encourage his players to step up to another level. In his pre-game speech he asked a powerful question: “What do you want to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Live In The Light

    Contributed by Michael Bartsch on Feb 18, 2008
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    Let us give courage to each other to walk in the Light of Christ as we live our daily lives!

    My dear friends in Jesus, the Light of the world, Can you imagine what it must have been like those first few moments after the creation of this world? Moses tells us, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Living Letter

    Contributed by Ernest Canell on Mar 4, 2008
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     | 4,892 views

    we are looking at what Paul says about us being the living testament of him and God.

    Living letter 2 Cor. 3:1-6 Read covenant! A mother was preparing pancakes for her son Kevin 5 and Ryan 3. The boys began to argue over who would get the first pancake. Their mother saw the opportunity for a moral lesson. If Jesus were sitting here, He would say let my brother have the first ...read more

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  • Bobby Daniel avatar

    You Live Series

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Mar 17, 2008
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    4th sermon on a 4 part series based on John 3:16 inspired by Max Lucado’s book.

    You Live John 11:1-45 Intro: What do you want out of life? Apparently everyone is looking for something more out of life, because all you have to do is watch a half hour TV show to be bombarded with anything and everything that will help you get the most out of life. • Have more money to have more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In Denial Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Jun 18, 2007
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    In this Easter series, we look at 4 people and how they responded to their encounters with Christ.

    Living in Denial Mt. 26:69-75 Illus. Did you see the “Deal or no Deal” where the girl was an avid NY Jets fan? •More than that, she loved Curtis Martin. He was her hero. •As a result of being on the show, she not only got to meet Curtis, but was invited to the stadium where she met many of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living On Purpose

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jul 1, 2007
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     | 3,161 views

    The question has haunted many in the nightmares of ruptured families. Or, as members of the body of Christ we have often been searching while questions keep jumping out at us repeatedly. “Why am I here? What is my purpose?

    The web-slinging superhero has gone and done it again! Spiderman 3 opened on May 6, 2007 and on opening night grossed in excess of a staggering M$151 US – and climbing! This movie was different from Spider 1 and 2 in that Peter Parker, a.k.a. Spiderman, was forced to deal with what the overview ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Living In Unity Series

    Contributed by Scott Jordan on Aug 1, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,699 views

    A Sermon from the what every believer should know series

    LIVING IN UNITY WHAT EVERY BELIEVER SHOULD KNOW 1 Corinthians 1:10-17 I. The believer’s departure from unity. For some members of Chloe’s household have told me about your arguments, dear brothers and sisters. Some of you are saying, “I am a follower of Paul.” Others are saying, “I follow ...read more

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    Living In The Zone

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 29, 2007
     | 2,462 views

    We are in the zone when we serve God by doing what we do best, the best we can, so that others are blessed and God is glorified.

    Title: Living in the Zone Text: I Peter 4:7-11 Thesis: If you want a life that counts, do what you do best, as best you can. (The idea for this message originated from a message by the same title in a series of stewardship messages written by Bryan Wilkerson, pastor of Grace Chapel in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living In Trust

    Contributed by John Vella on Jan 31, 2007
     | 2,802 views

    As humans we need to live in trust -- there really is no other choice.

    Second Sunday of Lent (B) March 12, 2006 Readings: ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Living In The Light

    Contributed by John Vella on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,135 views

    Awareness of God’s presence and love drive away the darkness.

    Fourth Sunday of Lent (B) March 26, 2006 Readings: ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic