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  • Ron Hietsch avatar

    Loving God's Law Without Being Legalistic

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Jul 3, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,525 views

    God transforms our lives by the Holy Spirit for a threefold purpose: His Glory, our benefit, and for the benefit of others.

    August 30, 2009 13th Sunday after Pentecost Text: Deuteronomy 4:1-2,6-9 Grace, mercy and peace from God the father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Since first coming to this congregation a little over seven years ago I have had numerous very pleasant experiences. I am thankful for the many ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ken Pell avatar

    A Lesson From The Potato Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,888 views

    A basic approach to life for the Christian should be celebration of the presence of Christ.

    A LESSON FROM THE POTATO Matthew 9:14-17 Sermon Objective: A basic approach to life for the Christian should be celebration of the presence of Christ and that, like him – we should too, be everywhere spreading his love. Supporting Scripture: Isaiah 51:11-12; Luke 19:35-40; 2 Corinthians 5:16-18; ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Setting The Boundaries Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 8, 2007
    based on 58 ratings
     | 42,912 views

    In order for God to work within a congregation, His church needs to understand the critical importance of setting boundaries, and committing themselves to purity and holiness.

    OPEN: One man told of the time that his company’s factory had received an ominous package. It arrived at the loading dock with this warning printed on it: Danger! Do Not Touch! “Management was called and we were told to stay clear of the box until it could be analyzed. When the foreman arrived, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Obedient Unto Death

    Contributed by David Brockhouse on Apr 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,972 views

    The Lenten season bares the skeletons of our disobedience in more ways than one; it Illuminates the one who was “obedient, even unto death on a cross” for our salvation. It also illuminates the less than stellar attitudes and behaviors we are prone to dis

    “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    What To Do When Troubles Come Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 7, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,172 views

    Paul was in prison, had enemies attacking, and saw death coming, but remained upbeat. How did he do it?

    Philippians 1:12 –26 April 6, 2008 What to do when troubles come… In this passage, Paul has 3 problems Problem 1: Paul is in Prison – Turkish prison – possibly Ephesus This is a good thing, right? I can’t help but think of the Canadian woman who has been in jail without trial for two years ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Bruce Allen avatar

    Don't Waste Your Life

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Feb 16, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 27,910 views

    Don’t Waste Your LIfe! - Live for Christ! - Redeem the Time!

    DON’T WASTE YOUR LIFE 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 [12] All things are lawful for me, but all things are not helpful. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. [13] Foods for the stomach and the stomach for foods, but God will destroy both it and them. Now the body ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Symbols Of Disparity Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,526 views

    Jesus was trying to teach the disciples something about humility and service when He used the basin and towel. Whereas Judas Iscariot Iscariot betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver – money was his downfall. And to this very day, people betray Jesus for m

    Illustration: There was a boy who was very popular among others his age. He was an excellent leader in his school groups. One of his friends visited him and saw a homemade plaque in his room with the words "I Am Third" on it. His friend asked him what it meant and he replied, "It is the motto I try ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Get A New Heart!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 14,575 views

    Get A New Heart! 1) A heart that recognizes its own sinfulness 2) A heart that treasures God’s forgiveness

    With it beating an average of 100,000 times a day it’s surprising that the heart doesn’t give out more often than it does. After all, have you ever heard of a car engine that ran 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for 70 years without the need of a tune-up? Still, there are times when the human heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Eyriche Cortez avatar

    Made One To Be One Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Nov 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,148 views

    We were united with Christ so we can unite with each other

    Someone said, “The greatest argument for Christianity is Christians. There is nothing more compelling than those who live the life of Christ.” But do you know that the greatest argument against Christianity is Christians also? There is nothing more discouraging than Christians who don’t live the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    The Blessings Of Living Right Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jul 24, 2007
     | 11,652 views

    Conclusion of the series focusing on how living a wise, rigtheous life brings God’s blessings.

    We are finely in the last week in our series on Proverbs as we have explored God’s wisdom in making the right choices for our lives. In Proverbs, Solomon points again and again to the fact that the best choice wise people can make is the choice to be righteous, and we discover that those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Darrin Hunt avatar

    Meeting The Need Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Jun 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,545 views

    In this final part of the series in Philippians, we’re commanded to share with others because we care about others.

    Meeting the Need Phil. 4:14-23 Illus. (unknown source) Little Kevin and Ryan were playing wonderfully together, when they suddenly began fighting over a particular toy. “I had it first.” No, I did.” It’s mine. No, it’s mine.” Their mother, seeing an opportunity to teach them about sharing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    How To Recognize God's Voice Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 19, 2007
    based on 61 ratings
     | 26,065 views

    This is the second sermon in the series "Communicating With God." This sermon gives Three most common ways God speaks, How to test the voice you hear and Why it is important to hear God speak.

    Communicating With God: How To Recognize God’s Voice Today we are going to continue our series “Communicating With God.” Last week we are looked at “How To Listen To God’s Voice.” We learned that listening is vital if we are to be doers of the Word. We must be receptive to God’s Word. We must ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Lynn Malone avatar

    Jesus, Among Others

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Feb 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,952 views

    The Transfiguration declares the unique nature of Jesus Christ.

    Jesus, Among Others Luke 9:28-36 I read a story recently about a terrible fire in a chemical plant. Several area fire departments responded to the blaze, and the whole community gathered at a distance to watch. The media was there in helicopters and satellite remote trucks. The president ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Daniel Owens avatar

    The Best Is Yet To Come: From Good To Better Series

    Contributed by Daniel Owens on Jan 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,993 views

    God specializes in changing people; taking us from where we’ve been, to where we are, to where we ought to be.

    II Peter 1: 3-11 3. His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness. 4. Through these He has given us His very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    How Will God Find You?

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 18, 2011
     | 6,150 views

    Many times we as Christians live our lives in the dark. We think we are reasonably good people trying our best. But our past, our associations, the flesh, and the culture around us, conspire to blind us to many things that are not like the Lord going on i

    The church today is in trouble. Two recent surveys show that church attendance, even among professing Christians, is way down. Many people today also feel that while they acknowledge faith in Jesus, also want a Burger King style religion—the “have it your way” mentality of ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel