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  • Robert Higgins avatar

    Safety Is Not First! Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008
     | 4,638 views

    Safety first is not a good motto for a Christian. (It must be “Christ First.”)

    Turning Our Church Inside Out – Part 3 – Safety is not first! 1) Opening Illustration: a. Three Amigos b. Clip: "I’m drawing a line." This clip begins in the middle of chapter 11 if you are using a DVD. If you are using VHS, begin the counter at the opening of the movie where the Orion Pictures ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Legacy Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,204 views

    God promises Abram that if he will go on this faith filled adventure that he would be made into a great nation (a great legacy), that his name would be great! He would be a blessing, and moreso, ALL THE FAMILIES OF THE EARTH would be blessed in him. I w

    1. Overview and Review a. Last week I began my December sermon series on what it means to leave a legacy. i. I talked about how we all leave a legacy, good or bad, whether we want to or not. ii. Legacies are what one generation leaves to another, what one ancestor passes on to his descendents. b. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Legacy Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008
     | 6,247 views

    If I were a historian I could probably take you back through the last 2000 years to demonstrate the difference Christ and his followers have made in the world. I could talk about how world poverty has been stemmed because of non-profit organizations begun

    I’m guessing most of you have seen the classic Christmas movie, It’s a Wonderful Life with Jimmy Stewart. In the movie, Stewart plays George Bailey who has inherited the Bailey Building and Loan, and survives Black Tuesday in October 1929. Later his absentminded uncle misplaces $8000 and George ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Angels Among Us

    Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jun 29, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,496 views

    Did you know that angels are mentioned either directly or indirectly nearly 300 times in the Old and New Testaments? The hosts of Heaven stand at attention ready to do God’s will at any moment of any hour of any day.

    Angels Among Us 5/07 Col. 1:15-17, "He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities all things have been created through Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Tossin' And Turning

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 30, 2007
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     | 6,296 views

    There are times in life when it seems God no longer cares... but we continue to hope. We keep hope alive by remembering.

    Title: Tossing and Turning Text: Psalm 77 Thesis: There are times in life when it seems God no longer cares… but we continue to hope! There is a quote from the book of Job which states, “When I go to bed, I think, ‘When will it be morning?’ But the night drags on, and I toss until dawn.” Job ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do They Party In Heaven

    Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,444 views

    What causes the angels in heaven to rejoice?

    Do they party in heaven? Luke 15:1 1Now the tax collectors and “sinners” were all gathering around to hear him. 2But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” 3Then Jesus told them this parable: 4“Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "God Prosecutes'" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 12,354 views

    Sermon 4 in a study in Hosea

    “Listen to the word of the LORD, O sons of Israel, for the LORD has a case against the inhabitants of the land, because there is no faithfulness or kindness or knowledge of God in the land.” (vs 1) Up to this point there has been a strong focus on the relationship between Hosea and Gomer as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    A Bold Request Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 13,549 views

    Third in a four-part series from Ruth. Ruth in faith requests that Boaz take her as his wife. She models for us the sort of risks God will ask us to take if we press out in faith, knowing His character.

    Trinity Baptist Church June 24, 2007 Ruth: God redeems A bold request Ruth 3:1-18 Marriage proposals come in all shapes and varieties. From the stories I’ve heard, many proposals don’t happen soon enough for one or the other person in the relationship! I have to admit -- before ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The True Purpose Of Ministry

    Contributed by James May on Oct 14, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,920 views

    Jesus earthly ministry shifted into a different realm when he went past meeting the needs of the flesh to forgiving the sins of men. Suddenly he wasn’t just another Rabbi, because only God could forgive sins.

    The True Purpose of Ministry By Pastor Jim May Jesus was just beginning his earthly ministry. To recap what has been happening in the first chapter of Mark, He had walked along the seashore and called Simon Peter and Andrew, his brother, as they were casting their nets into the sea and they cast ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Stepping Out Of Your Greatness Into Your Excellence Because You Are Chosen Series

    Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Oct 8, 2011
     | 8,338 views

    A Man Or Woman Chosen By God Or A Son Of God Is The Soul Double Of The Son of God Or The Good One Who Has Charted His Own Path.

    What is a mountain top experience? I am not talking about one of those moments that glows forever embossed on and lost in our memory. I am not concerned about the time we had an overwhelming feelings of love and unity with others. I am not seeking to hear about the time when we developed a deep ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Root And The Fruit Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 10, 2011
    based on 129 ratings
     | 50,938 views

    If I’m not saved by works (Ephesians 2:8-9), why is it that the Rich man in Luke 16 and the Goats in Matthew 25:31-46 went to hell because the DIDN’T DO good works? That doesn’t make any sense... or does it?

    A Sunday School teacher had spent a great deal of teaching her young class about the fact that doing “good works” could not buy them a place in heaven. To drive home her point she asked her class, "If I sold my house and my car, had a big garage sale and gave all my money to the church, would I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    “the Ultimate Test Of Faith.”

    Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 10, 2011
    based on 20 ratings
     | 26,324 views

    Abraham's great test of faith reveals three things about faith.

    “The Ultimate Test of Faith.” Genesis 22:1-19 “Now it came to pass after these things that God tested Abraham, and said to him, "Abraham!" And he said, "Here I am." ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Time To Turn To The Lord

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Oct 17, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,660 views

    This sermon pleads with the lost to turn to Christ in faith and full commitment of their life to Him. It also deals with some truths concerning those who are mere "fans" of Christ rather than "followers" of Christ.

    It’s Time to Turn to the Lord Text: Isa. 55:6-7; Heb. 2:3-4 Intro: In the book of Ecclesiastes, we find these words, “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven” (Eccl. 3:1). According to one commentator, the meaning of this verse is as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do I Get To Heaven Series

    Contributed by Erik Estep on Oct 20, 2011
     | 4,088 views

    Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see Jesus sharing w/His followers the exclusivity of Xianity. We’ll see Him sharing w/His followers why He’s the only way, the only ticket to heaven. -I’m going to be upfront w/you here. This isn’t

    “How Do I Get to Heaven?” John 14: 6 January 31, 2010 Intro: Probably the greatest virtue of our day is “tolerance.” Josh McDowell said tolerance used to mean, “to respect others beliefs and practices w/o sharing them.” But tolerance now means, “every ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What About Divorce? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Nov 1, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,890 views

    Looking at the Basics of Marriage, the Breakers of Marriage and the Boundaries of Mariage

    WHAT ABOUT DIVORCE? The story is told of a man and woman who had been married for over 60 years. They had shared everything except there was one secret in their marriage. The wife had a shoe box in the top of her closet, and she had cautioned her husband never to open it and never to ask about it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance