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  • Timothy Peck avatar

    Living The Good Life Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Dec 31, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 18,300 views

    Four insights about living the good life.

    With New Year’s Eve coming up on Monday, it’s a good time to ask ourselves the more probing questions about our lives. I want to encourage you on Monday night to ask yourself one question: "Am I living the good life?" Are you living the life God intended for you to live? Of course, the question ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Talton avatar

    The Trial Of The Ages

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 13, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,066 views

    This sermon focuses on the reasonaleness of living by faith and introduces a series on Hebrews 11.

    November 4, 2001 Hebrews 11:1-3,6 “The trial of the ages…opening arguments” INTRODUCTION During the latter weeks of August and early September, the news headlines were very different then they are today. Back then, the focus of the news reporters was on two little baby girls who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    Outreach: A Partnership Of Trust Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 14, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,482 views

    Outreach is a partnership of trust, where God trusts us and we trust God. Knowing which part we are responsible is essential for effective outreach.

    Note: This sermon was introduced with a drama called "Conversion" In many ways, sharing our faith in Jesus Christ can feel like coming out of the closet with a dark secret. In our culture today, talking about your faith seems too personal for public discourse. People prefer that we keep issues of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Family Troubles: How Did I Get In This Pit?

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,574 views

    Our natural tendency when we get into a problem is to blame other people. Joseph could’ve blamed others for his problems, but he chose not to.

    Genesis 37 October 24, 1999 Family troubles: How did I get in this pit? INTRODUCTION Have you ever asked yourself this question: “How in the world did I get in this mess?” Maybe the mess that you find yourself in is your marriage. You fight constantly, you never seem to see things from one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Savior Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 8, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,224 views

    Part two of "The Passion" series. Jesus was Emmanuel (God with us)..."Savior" means God came to suffer for us.

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC -------------------------- March 7, 2004 -------------------------- But He was pierced through for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; The chastening for our well-being fell upon Him, And by His ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Steve Malone avatar

    Let The Lord Build Your House

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 9, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,798 views

    Well, today is the first day of the new year and if you follow the simple advise I will give you -- 1995 will be better -- AND MY ADVISE IS SIMPLY THIS, LET THE LORD BUILD YOUR HOUSE IN 95.

    "LET THE LORD BUILD YOUR HOUSE" INTRODUCTION As he surveyed the damage, Bill could not believe it. It was all ruined, everything. All that he had worked so hard for these many years. Everything was now laying in a huge pile on the ground... In just one instant -- it was all gone. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is God Like? The Prodigal

    Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Mar 23, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
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    The Parable of the Prodigal is not really about the younger son; Jesus told it to illustrate what God is like, not what sinners are like.

    Fourth Sunday in Lent — March 21, 2004 Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 What Is God Like? The Prodigal R________ (Rejected) R________ (Running) R________ (Restoring) W ________ (Waiting) prod·i·gal adj 1. recklessly extravagant, spendthrift 2. giving ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Hill Religion

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Apr 2, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 15,159 views

    This message challenges the faithful to take seriously faith in the Lord Jesus Christ alone but looking past certain Hills that are in view.

    My Friends, WE NEED TO TALK! I want to highlight this headline in our little chat. I want to discuss with you: “HILL RELIGION.” The Text I have tagged and targeted for teaching is Psalms 121:1-2. It reads in the New King James Version: “I will lift up my eyes to the hills- From whence comes my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Olympic Sport

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 11, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 13,070 views

    Paul often compared our living the Christian life to the athletes who participated in the ancient Olympic games. This lesson examines those similarities.

    Do you have the fever yet? No, not the flu! Do you have Olympic fever, yet? August 13th marks the beginning of Olympic competitions in Athens, Greece! 10,500 athletes from 202 nations will be gathering for the games. Upwards of a couple million will travel to watch the contests. Amazingly, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love Busters

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 14, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,388 views

    The Bible tells us what actions will destroy that loving feeling.

    Love Busters 1 Corinthians 13 Have you heard the story about the actor who was playing the part of Christ in the Passion Play in the Ozarks? As he carried the cross up the hill a tourist began heckling, making fun of him, & shouting insults at him. Finally, the actor had taken all of it he ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Have You Offended Someone?

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 26, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,191 views

    Making a wrong relationship right.

    Matthew 5:23-26 Have You Offended Someone? Woodlawn Baptist Church March 21, 2004 Introduction I have never made it a practice of mine to preach at the problems in our church. My approach to the pulpit is normally to preach through books of the Bible or in short series in such a way that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Sares avatar

    The If/Thens Of Easter

    Contributed by Mike Sares on Oct 3, 2004
    based on 78 ratings
     | 13,277 views

    The consequences of the resurrection for a young adult audience – the outline of which is largely "borrowed" from Bill Hybels at the Willow Creek website.

    The If/Thens of Easter by Mike Sares It’s Easter time. Time to eat all the candy and marshmallow eggs. Time to pig out. There’s gotta be a nicer word for pig out. A euphemism, as it were. Hey, try to think up a nicer word for euphemism. And while you’re at it, think up a shorter word for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Is Omnipotent Part 2

    Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 3,830 views

    This continues part 1 and deals with some very specific things the Bible says that God cannot do because of his nature and will.

    GOD IN OMNIPOTENT PART 2 By Pastor Glenn Pease It is a great paradox, but the fact is, the real test of omnipotence is what it can do when it limits itself, and gives up absolute and total control. Absolute and total control means the power is not shared with other being. All is just as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Malone avatar

    It Friday But Sunday's Coming!

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 26, 2001
    based on 338 ratings
     | 19,234 views

    The resurrection of Jesus Christ has the power to transform our lives.

    "IT’S FRIDAY BUT SUNDAY IS COMING" READ LUKE 23:44-46 IN 1948 HARRY S TRUMAN RAN FOR RE-ELECTION AS THE 33RD PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. IT WAS TRUMAN’S FIRST TIME TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT. HE BECAME PRESIDENT WHEN FDR DIED 83 DAYS INTO HIS 4TH TERM. TRUMAN WAS RUNNING AGAINST THOMAS DEWEY ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    When Christians Disgree

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 31, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,440 views

    There are lessons to help avoid the dangers of disagreement.

    WHEN CHRISTIANS DISAGREE Acts 15:1-2, 36-41 INTRO.- Do people ever disagree? Do Christians ever disagree? What a question! Of course, they do. All people disagree at times. ILL.- Two boys were fighting and one was on top of the other. Finally, the mother of the boy who was on top came out ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ