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  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    How Do You Know? Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 1, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,600 views

    We fall prey to the distorions of false prophets when: 1. We do not take evil seriously. 2. We do not take truth seriously. 3. We do not take doctrine seriously.

    The Wichita Eagle newspaper recently ran an interesting story. There was a pond in the middle of a housing development that was kept stocked with fish. Evidently, a child had thrown a toy basketball and it rolled into the pond. One of the residents saw the ball bouncing around in a strange ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Proverbial Wisdom

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 168 ratings
     | 4,197 views

    Proverbial wisdom. 1- Pleasantness 2- Perversity 3- Patience

    INTRO.- Quips and quotes. - We could learn a lot from crayons ... some are sharp, some are pretty, some are dull, some have weird names, and all are different colors ... but they all have to learn to live in the same box. - I have not yet begun to procrastinate. - It’s nice to be important, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Moore avatar

    Training Your Mind Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Aug 3, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,095 views

    All of this got me thinking about training, and how we train ourselves as Christians. We too are running a marathon, the marathon of life. And there is training that can make run the race easier, make us more effective as Christians, more usable by God to

    I have been watching Lance Armstrong ride in the Tour de France over the past couple weeks. The Tour de France is a bicycle riding event that lasts 3 weeks and thousands of miles. It is an amazing race, perhaps the equivalent is an event where a group of runners runs a marathon every day for 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    God With Us

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 3, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 11,622 views

    The baby Christ overturned any expectations the world could have about how God works in His creation.

    It’s great to be here with you tonight. Christmas Eve has always been one of my favorite nights of the year … and all the more as it’s become a night in which I get to share it with the “extended family” that come and gather together in this service. It’s a particularly provocative time to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Will You "Mary" Jesus?

    Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Aug 4, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,260 views

    The Story of Mary & Martha with Jesus is used to challenge Christians regarding their choices and God’s Word.

    August 1, 2004 — Ninth Sunday after Pentecost Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Luke 10:38-42 Will You “Mary” Jesus? I. Choose Love II. Sit Down Already and Listen III. ‘Til Death Do You Join Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Choice Is Yours!

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 68 ratings
     | 18,077 views

    As we study our text today, we will see that the words of Joshua to the Israelites apply to us as well, and that we too have a choice to make.

    "THE CHOICE IS YOURS" TEXT: JOSHUA 24:1-27 INTRODUCTION Making choices is a part of life, we make choices everyday. Some of the choices that we make are really not that big of a deal, things like: what color socks should I wear today, what should we do for dinner or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Turn Life's Challenges Into Positive Life Lessons

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 16, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,142 views

    By the grace of God you can turn your failures and challenges in life into positive life lessons.

    Turn Life’s Challenges Into Positive Life Lessons Hebrews 12:1 Introduction: Pastor Ray comes from the back of the church down the aisle with a back pack and carrying a number items including: small TV, tennis racquet, cell phone, etc. I’m sorry I’m late but I am slowed down by the weights I ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Barry Davis avatar

    The Reality Of Spiritual Warfare

    Contributed by Barry Davis on Aug 16, 2004
    based on 629 ratings
     | 54,675 views

    This sermon is designed to introduce the audience to the reality of spiritual warfare and equip them to be prepared for it.

    THE REALITY OF SPIRITUAL WARFARE Ephesians 6:10-12 War is a fact of life -- the US has been involved in many different conflicts including the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, World Wars 1 and 2, Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf Wars and literally hundreds of other conflicts throughout our history as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Guaranteed Goal Series

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on Aug 24, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,294 views

    If we seek God’s glory in our lives, we are guaranteed that He will fulfill that goal

    Guaranteed Goal Philippians 1:1-11 1/9/2000 Introduction What would you be willing to attempt if you were guaranteed to win? It would probably change your goals, wouldn’t it? You’d be willing to take risks, because they wouldn’t be risks any more! In this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pursuing Godliness With Contentment Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 9, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,153 views

    How being content leads to godliness in the way we use our possessions.

    September 12, 2004 GODLINESS with contentment When a Christian really grabs hold of the promises of God, he will realize that God has given him everything - absolutely nothing has been held back. First and foremost, he has complete perfection in Christ. Hebrews 10:10 states that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    We Are Different Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 12, 2004
    based on 33 ratings
     | 4,808 views

    Our spiritual gifts are given to be used.

    WE ARE DIFFERENT I Corinthians 12:7-11 S: Spiritual Gifts C: Our possession of spiritual gifts Th: Live the Difference Pr: WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN GIFTS TO BE USED. ?: How? How are the gifts given? KW: Ways TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 12:7-11 four ways the gifts are given. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeremy Houck avatar

    Love Your Enemies Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Mar 5, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 13,743 views

    A pratical look at one of the hardest commandments

    Last week we began to look at what Paul calls the greatest internal force in all creation; love. This week we need to make a rather specific and probably painful application of what we’ve been learning; we’re going to talk about loving our enemies. We have a lot of ground to cover, so let’s get ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Do To Others As You Would Have Them Do To You Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,030 views

    Do not judge, so that you may not be judged. Do not throw your pearls before swine. Ask, and it will be given you. Do to others as you would have them do to you; for this is the law and the prophets.

    There’s a very real and practical aspect to Jesus words at the start of ch7. I guess we’ve all known people who are constantly critical of every little thing. But have you noticed how, so often, they’re the people that others watch to see when they’ll fail; who receive the harshest criticism when ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jeremy Houck avatar

    The Value Of Life Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Mar 28, 2005
    based on 58 ratings
     | 8,864 views

    Do not murder has to do with the value we place on every life.

    It was in the Fall that he brought his gift, when the leaves turn and the days grow shorter and the wind begins to blow just a little colder in the evenings. It was his favorite time of year. The winter was horrible. Nothing grew. Even if he could have plowed a trough the seeds would be wasted. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Barrett avatar

    Widow Of Nain

    Contributed by Tim Barrett on Apr 1, 2005
    based on 48 ratings
     | 22,459 views

    An evangelistic sermon showing how coming to faith in Christ defeats death for us.

    Widow of Nain Big Idea: Jesus has compassion for people, authority over death and is the means to receive Gods help. Intro: As a PE teacher I take being healthy pretty seriously. I try and eat healthy, not have too many of those evil crispy cream donuts. I try and exercise every so often – ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal