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  • Clark Tanner avatar

    Empty Words Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 24, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 9,749 views

    Words are powerful, for good or for evil. (#3 in The Christian Victor series)

    “Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. Therefore, do not be partakers with them;” “It’s only words, and words are all I have, to take your heart away” - The Bee Gees When the Gibb brothers put their heads ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Weather-Proofing Against Life's Storms Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 29, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,997 views

    Sermon 4 of 4: Facing the inevitable storms of family life.

    Extreme Home Makeovers Weather-Proofing Against Life’s Storms Psalm 127:1 Woodlawn Baptist Church September 25, 2005 Introduction During World War II Winston Churchill spoke some powerful words that inspired his nation and has continued to inspire today. He said, "We shall fight on the beaches, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Almost Christian

    Contributed by John Wesley on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,475 views

    "Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian." Acts 26:28 AND many there are who go thus far: ever since the Christian religion was in the world, there have been many in every age and nation who were almost persuaded to be Christians. But seeing it av

    I.) 1. Now, in the being almost a Christian is implied, First, heathen honesty. No one, I suppose, will make any question of this; especially, since by heathen honesty here, I mean, not that which is recommended in the writings of their philosophers only, but such as the common heathens expected ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Getting Past The Glitter #4 - "Living" Differently About Christmas Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 28, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,775 views

    Last in Christmas series, this one about living with a Christmas attitude throughout the year.

    Getting Past the Glitter #4 - "Living" Differently about Christmas Romans 12:2, Philippians 2:3-8 December 26, 2004 Introduction Two young boys were spending the night at their grandparents’ house the week before Christmas. At bedtime, the two boys knelt beside their beds to say their prayers. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Like Your Labor

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 27, 2003
    based on 275 ratings
     | 27,535 views

    We are commanded in Scripture to work.

    INTRO.- ILL.- When John F. Kennedy was campaigning for the presidency in the late 50’s, he visited a coal mine in West Virginia. One coal miner said, “Mr. Kennedy, is it true that you’re the son of one of the wealthiest men in America?” Kennedy said, “yes, it is.” The man said, “Mr. Kennedy, is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is Your Life A Witness Of Your Faith

    Contributed by A Armtrong on Oct 25, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,263 views

    Other people see us go through trials, and how we conduct ourselves is a witness to them of God in us.

    8-5-’01 IS YOUR LIFE A WITNESS OF YOUR FAITH? A. Armstrong James 1:2-5 2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. 4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What My Mother Taught Me

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Mar 27, 2002
    based on 90 ratings
     | 11,781 views

    The greatest thing about motherhood is pouring your life into your child. How many times has a middle-aged mother disciplined her daughter, and then realized, “I’ve become my mother?” The truth is that we often become what our mothers have taught us.

    WHAT MY MOTHER TAUGHT ME By Jerry Falwell The Los Angeles Times carried an article in 1995 with the title, “Things My Mother Told Me” that suggested: 1. Mind your manners and always write “thank you” notes. 2. Brush your hair. 3. Appearance matters. 4. Never marry a man in order to change ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Harvest At The End Of The Age Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,360 views

    Parables for Stewards, Pt. 1

    THE HARVEST AT THE END OF THE AGE (MATTHEW 13:24-30, 36-43) One summer (2007), Pastor Michael, a Chinese missionary with our denomination, was on furlough from his work in Peru. He and his wife decided to visit Los Angeles area pastors to share about their work with coworkers and friends they ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Crime And Punishment Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 19, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,997 views

    This sermon examines briefly how Jesus would vote on crime and punishment, including capital punishment.

    Scripture Each week Kevin Tunell was required to mail a dollar to a family he’d rather forget. They sued him for $1.5 million but settled for just $936, to be paid a dollar at a time. The family expected the payment each Friday so Tunell would not forget what happened on the first Friday of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    War Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 27, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,185 views

    This sermon examines how Jesus would vote on war.

    Scripture We are in the middle of an 8-weeks series of messages titled, “How Would Jesus Vote?” We are examining key issues that confront us today and asking how Jesus would vote if he were here. Today, as we continue in our series on “How Would Jesus Vote?” I want to examine “War.” What does the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Being The Church - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 27, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,824 views

    How the church should conduct itself 2

    Being the Church Part 1 The church Recognizes God’s Sovereignty – Acts 4:23-31 The church Receives God’s Unity – Acts 4:32-37 The church Reflects God’s Integrity – Acts 5:1-11 Part 2 The church Realizes God’s Blessings – Acts 5:12-16 The church Relies on God’s Direction – Acts 5:17-32 The church ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Road Signs Of Faith

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 2, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 34,517 views

    I’d like to look at a couple road signs today and see what they have to teach us. We are going to take a spiritual drive… call it a Sunday Drive if you want.

    ROAD SIGNS OF FAITH INTRODUCTION… Learning to drive is an important part of life… especially in this day and age. Cars allow us to travel great distances in shorter and shorter amounts of time. I do not want to know how long it took to get from the homestead to the town… in a horse and wagon… ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Your Struggle With Truth Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,867 views

    How do you decide when is the right time to tell the truth and when is the right time to keep silent?

    I sometimes wonder whether God has structured these ten commandments with the most obvious sins first and the least obvious or most subtle at the end. Or is it just that our age has become blind to the last couple of commandments? Truth is a difficult concept in this day and age isn’t it? ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Price Of A Secure Peace

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 20, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,082 views

    Peace is secured if a nation will repent, think realistically, and work to produce righteousness. The support of Christian missions is a step for peace.

    In a few days the leaders of two great nations will sit down for a summit conference, designed to promote the cause of peace. One of those nations is passing through unprecedented trials. A year ago who would have predicted that the Soviet Union would look shaky and might even break apart? Six ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moses On The Mountain With The Lord - Part 13 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 18, 2011
     | 4,725 views

    1. God cares about our homes (5th & 7th Com; vs. 12&14). 2. God commands us to harbor life (6th Com; vs. 13). 3. God cares about our honesty (8th & 9th Com; vs. 15-16). 4. God commands us to be good hearted toward our neighbors (10th Com; vs. 17).

    Moses on the Mountain with the Lord - Part 13 (The Ten Commandments - Part 3) Exodus 20:12-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - September 22, 2010 BACKGROUND: *When Moses came down the mountain from his fifth meeting with the Lord, he carried something back with him: the Ten ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist