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  • Rick Duncan avatar

    How To Be Rescued From Ruin Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Feb 2, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,478 views

    In this message, we’ll see how we can all be guilty of breaking God’s first commandment and how breaking the commandment actually brings ruin to our lives. We’ll also learn how to live out this command and be rescued from ruin.

    Have you ever wondered, “Why do I find myself in mess after mess after mess?” Several weeks ago, I shared with you that God uses troubles… to protect us. Maybe you’re headed in a wrong direction or find yourself in a place you shouldn’t be in. God will arrange some trouble to come to remove us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Shortcuts In Success Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 146 ratings
     | 54,519 views

    Second in the leadership series this message deals with the DANGER that awaits any leader who foolishly thinks they can take a shortcut in accomplishing God’s will for their life.

    LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP – PART TWO NO SUCCESS IN SHORTCUTS GENESIS 16:1-4 ©Larry L. Thompson (2003) INTRODUCTION: One of the strengths of studying leadership principles in the life of biblical leaders is in the assurance that there will be no whitewashing, no glossing over sin or failure—just the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When A Long Time Seems Like A Long Time

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 21, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 17,535 views

    This sermon looks at Psalm 13 and what we should try to learn in the difficult and discouraging moments of our lives.

    When A Long Time Seems Like A Long Time NLF 2/9/03 1 Samuel 24:1-22 Hebrews 11:32-40 Text Psalms 13:1-6 The title of today’s message is “When a Long Time, Seems Like A Long Time.” There are times in our lives, when we can’t believe how quickly the time has flown by, yet there are other ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Dressing For Success Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 6, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 12,310 views

    When Christ rules our lives we will clothe ourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Once we dress this way, we can put up with each other and forgive as Christ has forgiven us.

    Nov. 25, 2001 Scripture Text: Colossians 3:12-17 Speaker: Jeff Williams Series Overview Dressing For Success Good morning! When Maxine and I were attending seminary we were invited to several theme parties. The host would pick an era and then we would all dress the part. One such party ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Marriage Series

    Contributed by Gene Barron on Feb 2, 2001
    based on 257 ratings
     | 39,427 views

    God’s advice on building an effective marriage

    “HEAVEN’S HELP FOR THE HOME” (Part 1 of 3) Colossians 3:18-19 INTRODUCTION A fellow arrived home early to find his wife in the arms of his best friend, who swore how much they were in love. To quiet the enraged husband, he suggested, “Let’s play gin rummy. If I win, you get a divorce so I can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Prophets Of Laodicea

    Contributed by Chuck Morley on Feb 10, 2001
    based on 89 ratings
     | 7,279 views

    Don’t be taken in by last days deceptions.

    There is no way any informed Christian can deny the fact that Jesus is coming soon. Those who follow the teachings of Hal Lindsay, the Lalonde brothers, Dave Breeze and others are excited as they hear the reports of prophetic scripture being fulfilled. For those who don’t keep up with current ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Cost Of His Love Series

    Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Mar 5, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 10,058 views

    Looks into the price Christ paid to redeem us

    “The Cost of His Love” Hosea 3:1-3 Steve Hanchett, pastor March 4, 2001 Then the LORD said to me, “Go again, love a woman who is loved by a lover and is committing adultery, just like the love of the LORD for the children of Israel, who look to other gods and love the raisin cakes of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wwjg - Come Follow Me.

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 28, 2001
    based on 62 ratings
     | 6,942 views

    This sermon deals with the cost involved in following Jesus.

    WWJG--Come Follow Me May 7, 2000 Psalm 1:1-6 Luke 14:25-34 One of the messages that has touched my heart in the most significant ways in this year was Pastor Toby’s Palm Sunday sermon. In it she drove home the reason for why we do what we do as believers in Christ with our gifts, our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Loving The Unlovable

    Contributed by John Stensrud on Apr 29, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 9,625 views

    The main idea of our teaches us what we must do in order to hear Jesus say to us "Today salvation has come to this house". As we look at story, we need to ask ourselves: "Have I done what is necessary?" "Has Jesus said these words to me?"

    by Pastor John Stensrud Immanuel Baptist Church Elgin, Il April 1, 2001 Luke 19:1 Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. 2 A man was there by the name of ZACCHEUS; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. 3 He wanted to see who Jesus was, but being a short man he could not, because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shoud I Help My Brother Or Sister

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 1, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 6,290 views

    This sermon deals with what happens when our Christian Liberty leads another person into temptation.

    Should I Help My Brother Or My Sister GNLCC 5/20/2001 2 Sam. 11:1-5 1 Corin. 8:1-13 Suppose you had invited someone over to your home. Let’s suppose there was a skunk outside and something scared it so that it gave off it’s scent. The smell begins to enter the home. You immediately ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Unity Not Uniformity Series

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 10,461 views

    First in a two part message on the reality that God has made each part of the body different from other parts in order that we might see our need for each other.

    As winter approaches we read all kinds of suggestions of utilizing fuel and making our dwelling places warm. Here are a few pointers for keeping warm in church: * Rush to the front of the church to avoid the draft in the rear. * Invite your neighbors and friends, sit on one row, and don’t leave ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Essence Of Worship

    Contributed by Jim Grinnell on Dec 10, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 10,608 views

    What does it mean when we worship Him in spirit and in truth?

    The Essence of Worship 9/12/99 Open your Bibles to John 4 where Jesus is talking to the Samaritan woman at the well. While you’re turning there I’ll tell you the subject of this morning’s message - The Essence of Worship. (John 4:21-24) Jesus said to her, “Woman believe Me, an hour is coming ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How A Church Can Change For The Better

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jan 6, 2003
    based on 186 ratings
     | 41,693 views

    In this message, we explore five paradigm shifts that a church can make to have a better future. This is a kind of "halftime" talk from a pastor/coach to the congregation/team.

    To compete for a championship, during a game a great team has to make some adjustments. I sometimes think of the New Year as a kind of halftime. My personal internal calendar starts in August when the kids go back to school. The first semester is over. Now, it’s the halftime before the second ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Game Plan For Church Series

    Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Aug 26, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 9,491 views

    A description of the strategy of a church committed to these three purposes: love God, love the church, love the Lost.

    BE052503 WHAT AM I HERE FOR? 4. GAME PLAN FOR A PURPOSE DRIVEN When more than a million Allied soldiers gathered on British soil at the beginning of 1944, their mission was clear: Beat the Nazis. But how was that going to happen? Churchill’s idea was to storm the beaches of ITALY, not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do You Care?

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Sep 3, 2003
    based on 23 ratings
     | 13,288 views

    Haman didn’t care what his revenge was going to cost. Ahaseurus didn’t care that his kingdom was in chaos. Do you care about the world around you and how your actions affect it? Jesus does.

    August 10, 2003 Esther 3 “Do you care?” INTRODUCTION So far in the book of Esther, we have been introduced to four of the five main characters. In chapter 1, we met King Xerxes and his wife Queen Vashti. We discovered that the king loved to be in control and when he found that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist