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  • John Vella avatar

    A Watchful Heart

    Contributed by John Vella on Nov 29, 2000
    based on 71 ratings
     | 11,870 views

    Staying awake to the spiritual.

    Seeds for Sowing, Vol. V, Issue 1, No. 1 First Sunday of Advent - Year C December 3, 2000 Readings: * Jer. 33:14-16 * Thess.3:2 - 4:2 * Lk. 21:25-28, 34-36 A Watchful Heart Watching Yourself In our Gospel reading, Jesus tells us to watch ourselves. Have you ever tried to watch yourself? It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Please Be Patient

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 157 ratings
     | 10,456 views

    A study of Christian patience

    Please Be Patient James 5:7-12 May 24, 1998 Introduction I. Young Man seeking patience II. Patience Testers * Long lines at the grocery * Having someone pull out in front of you on the highway and then drive extremely slow * Children who refuse to go to sleep * Slow service in the McDonald’s drive ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    In The Spotlight

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 9, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 4,316 views

    Funeral for Stephanie Parker, a jazz and blues singer and spiritual seeker, done at the request of her sister, a member of our church.

    IN THE SPOTLIGHT Henry David Thoreau, in Walden, wrote, “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation.” He saw that most of us seem destined to live in frustration. Most of us will never be able to do what we would really want to do. Most of us will never truly fulfill what we believe God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Glorifying God Through Suffering

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 59 ratings
     | 15,322 views

    Job's suffering brought glory to God. This evening we see how his and our suffering glorify God.

    Introductory Considerations 1. Fred had lived a long and successful life. But time had caught up with him. He knew he was dying and he accepted that. But he sent along time reflecting back over his life. 2. He had been blessed with a good wife, children, and friends. His work did not make him ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Goodness Of God

    Contributed by V. David Sedaca on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 122 ratings
     | 19,933 views

    As a student of God's Word, I am continually amazed of how He (God) works and has worked in the lives of many people, past-present and future, by the way which literally speaking is not future because He (God) has already revealed it to us.

    As a student of God's Word, I am continually amazed of how He (God) works and has worked in the lives of many people, past-present and future, by the way which literally speaking is not future because He (God) has already revealed it to us. As we study His word we can trace throughout the Bible, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Jesus Ministered To People According To Their Maturity

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,872 views

    Jesus knew that new believers needed a different diet of spiritual food and exercise than the more mature. The Lord Jesus knew the wisdom of Heb 5:14 which says, "But solid food is for the mature who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish

    1. Jesus knew that new believers needed a different diet of spiritual food and exercise than the more mature. The Lord Jesus knew the wisdom of Heb 5:14 which says, "But solid food is for the mature who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil." Application: Ask the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Tough Times Ahead -- Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 10, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,314 views

    THE FAITHFUL MINISTER MUST BE PREPARED TO STAND AGAINST THE INCREASINGLY BLATANT DISPLAY OF DEPRAVITY UNLEASHED BY APOSTATE HYPOCRITES

    BIG IDEA: THE FAITHFUL MINISTER MUST BE PREPARED TO STAND AGAINST THE INCREASINGLY BLATANT DISPLAY OF DEPRAVITY UNLEASHED BY APOSTATE HYPOCRITES (3:1) INTRODUCTION: WAKEUP CALL = STATEMENT OF THE DANGER LURKING AROUND THE CORNER “But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Be Great In Little Things

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 4, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,289 views

    Christian responsibility of leaders

    Do little things as if they were great, because of the majesty of the Lord Jesus Christ (Blaise Pascal) Background to the Book of Colossians: Colossae is a town in modern-day Turkey on the banks of the river Lycus, not all that far from Ephesus. In Paul’s day it was neither large nor important. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    We All Want Retribution

    Contributed by Johnny Bley on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 5,195 views

    We all want retribution for what has happened in NY, but vengeance belongs God.

    We All Want Retribution Deuteronomy 32:1-43 Unless you have been hiding under that proverbial rock, you are aware of the terrorists attacks on Washington and New York. The images of the planes flying into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center are forever burned into our minds. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Judgement Cometh Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 29, 2001
    based on 77 ratings
     | 6,508 views

    The Judgement of God will come to the Earth and the Book of Revelation describes it in frightening detail.

    THE JUDGEMENT COMETH Revelation 6:1-17 INTRODUCTION We are at an important stage in the Book of Revelation. We have seen in chapter 4 that God is worthy and sits on the Throne of the Universe. He is in charge of all and is Almighty, Holy, and Just. Chapter 5 introduces us to the slain lamb ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Justin Snyder avatar

    The Case For Faith

    Contributed by Justin Snyder on Feb 27, 2001
    based on 111 ratings
     | 3,227 views

    Answer’s to some of the most difficult questions; that face Christianity

    The Case for FAITH! Objection #1: The Challenge of Faith: Since Evil and Suffering Exist, a Loving God Cannot. “Christian theism must be rejected by any person with even a shred of respect for evidence.” – George H. Smith, atheist 1st “Christian faith is not an irrational leap. Examined ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Grow

    Contributed by Miles Anderson on Mar 10, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 9,615 views

    A sermon on the ways a Christian can develope a deep rooted relationship with Christ.

    How to Grow! Introduction: Col 2:6-10 6 As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: 7 Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving. 8 Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Conflicting Allegiances Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Apr 7, 2001
    based on 95 ratings
     | 5,581 views

    Ever since the beginning, Christians have faced the temptation of conflicting allegiances.

    Sermon for 2nd Sunday of Easter, Year C Based on Acts 5:29 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “Conflicting Allegiances” When is it more important for us as Christians to obey God rather than any human authority? What does God require of us in a world of conflicting allegiances? When do we ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Easter's Influences

    Contributed by Oris Hubbard on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,539 views

    Various influences that surrounded the first Easter concluding with the influences Christ has had on history, humanity and our own personal lives.

    Introduction: If we were to take the time to count the number of things or people who have influenced us just today, no doubt we would be here for a while. We are influenced by everything from the weather, to our personal preferences, to the clock on the wall; we are influenced by how hard or soft ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Holy Day Inn Keeper Series

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 8, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 5,998 views

    Christmas Eve parable/sermon featuring the first ever Christmas letter written by an ancient inn keeper, and recently rediscovered in the Stockholm University Library archives.

    "She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger because there was no room in the village inn." (Luke 2:7, NLT)" Over the years various traditions have developed around the innkeeper and we’ve imagined quite a bit about him. Often we’ve thought of him as a ...read more

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