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  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Holy Women Are Beautiful!

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 2, 2001
    based on 111 ratings
     | 11,094 views

    An exhortation to be biblically beautiful.

    We live in a society where sex sells and sells big. Sex is used to sell everything from acne medication to every type of material possession imaginable. Everyone wants to be one of the "beautiful people" and will buy, sell or sacrifice all to be in that select group. To be sexy is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    There's Nothing Soft About Porn

    Contributed by David Moore on Mar 3, 2001
    based on 329 ratings
     | 11,497 views

    A challenge to men about the use of pornography

    There’s Nothing Soft About Porn By David Moore, Pastor, Braehill Baptist Church, Belfast, Northern Ireland. Aim: To show the increase in the use of pornography world-wide, and exhort the believer to sexual and mental purity. Text: Colossians 3:1-7 Introduction: The book of Colossians was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Look At Our Darkside

    Contributed by Brent Zastrow on Mar 16, 2001
    based on 109 ratings
     | 5,221 views

    The Roman guards are a reminder of our own darksides

    A Look at Our Darkside - Jeremiah 17:9 Preached March 4, 2001 @ Saybrook Christian Church Brent W. Zastrow A lightly-colored haired person had one of the old Volkswagon beetles with the engine in the rear. While driving down the road one day the car stalled and died. The person got out, went to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Is Omnipotent Part 1

    Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2001
    based on 101 ratings
     | 7,305 views

    God is all powerful, but He chooses to limit that power because He is also love.

    GOD IS OMNIPOTENT PART 1 Based on Rev. 1:1-8 By Pastor Glenn Pease Alfred North Whitehead, one of the philosophical giants of the 20th century, said, "The glorification of power has broken more hearts than it has healed." He warns against the glorifying of even God’s power. For the abuse ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Did Jesus Say To Kurt Warner?

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 6, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,226 views

    Jesus spoke to Kurt and Brenda and said, “Kurt and Brenda put your faith in me and you will discover that all things are possible with me as long as you put me first!”

    What did Jesus say to Kurt Warner? Thesis: Jesus spoke to Kurt and Brenda and said, “Kurt and Brenda put your faith in me and you will discover that all things are possible with me as long as you put me first!” The Warner’s favorite Texts: Matthew 6:33 “But seek first his kingdom and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Team Spirit Series

    Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Sep 23, 2002
    based on 110 ratings
     | 13,387 views

    The classic love chapter is actually an appeal to a church to embrace the selflessness that is key to us funcitoning as a team.

    BE092202 Playing on God’s Team 3. TEAM SPIRIT (SLIDE) The passage of Scripture we’re looking at this morning, is one of the most popular and read passages of scripture in the Bible by Christian and non-Christian alike. The LOVE CHAPTER. I see a problem though. This chapter has become ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    What A Friend We Have In Jesus

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Sep 23, 2002
    based on 78 ratings
     | 13,427 views

    This sermon looks how Jesus is our friend even when we are experiencing the storms of life.

    You might remember the phrase from a famous movie a while back, “Life is like a box of chocolates…you never know what you’re going to get.” And if you have lived any number of years here on this earth than you know that that phrase is true…life is anything but predictable. Your circumstances ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    Building A Dream Team Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 24, 2002
    based on 129 ratings
     | 19,554 views

    When rebuilding something that’s broken in your life or ministry, you’ll need help from others. This message pulls out principles from Nehemiah’s life that can help us learn to build a team and motivate others.

    I’ve asked you in recent weeks to think about what’s broken in your sphere of influence. It could be a relationship with a spouse, a parent, a child, a friend. It could be that something is broken in your career or ministry. Identifying the broken places helps us see what job God wants us to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Forty Questions To Ask Yourself About Finances

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 5, 2002
    based on 107 ratings
     | 11,197 views

    Forty Questions to Ask Yourself About Finances - (Luke 6:38) Evaluative criteria to help you decide how to best invest for eternity

    Forty Questions to Ask Yourself about Finances - Luke 6:38 "Give and it will be given to you...For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." (Luke 6:38) Quote: Where your pleasure is, there is your treasure; where your treasure is, there is your heart; where your heart is, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Survivor 6: How To Survive Your Finances Series

    Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Oct 21, 2002
    based on 189 ratings
     | 11,406 views

    This is the sixth message of my SURVIVOR series, focusing upon a proper perspective for personal finances and the ongoing battle against materialism. (10-20-02)

    Opening Activity Begin this message with a fun activity. The following items are needed: 1. An empty, old bottle 2. A large key made of cardboard and spray painted gold. The key will have the verses of Matthew 6:19-21 printed and attached to one side. 3. A treasure map with the following ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Feel The Burn?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 3, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,760 views

    Does your heart burn in a good sense?

    Athletes while training speak of feeling the burn. Those of us who are not athletic and have had a past life of alcohol consumption might think of the warmth that spreads over your body after a shot of whiskey as feeling the burn or the sensation as it passes through your throat. True Disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Your Quiver Full?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 3, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 9,944 views

    How valuable are children to you?

    Is Your Quiver Full? I must admit this is one of the hardest messages that I have ever brought because I have struggled with this over the years. In fact, as a grandfather of five, I have had second thoughts about what I taught for years about birth control. I even offered to pay for my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tommy Davis avatar

    Let Your Light Shine

    Contributed by Tommy Davis on Jun 4, 2001
    based on 271 ratings
     | 88,825 views

    This sermon explores our responsibility to the world as little lights shining for Jesus Christ.

    Let Your Light Shine Text: Matthew 5:14-16 14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Gauthier avatar

    Set Free To Serve

    Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 13, 2001
    based on 97 ratings
     | 12,726 views

    Our freedom in Christ calls us to be servants to God.

    “Set Free to Serve” I Peter 2:11-17 Freedom… we champion our freedoms in our country. The freedom of speech, the freedom to bear arms, the freedom of religion… As Christians, we champion our freedoms as well: · Our past, as painful as it may have been, · The attachment to the things of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Five Kinds Of Love That Build The Home

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 15, 2001
    based on 106 ratings
     | 13,227 views

    Materials for construction of a Christian home...a Father’s Day sermon.

    June 17, 2001 In a pensive mood, reflecting on their long marriage, Ralph asked Henrietta the dreaded “If I die first” question: Etta, dear, if I die first, would you remarry? Henrietta replied, Probably, dear...our marriage has been so wonderful, and you’re so thoughtful I know you would want ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist