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  • Richard Pfeil avatar

    Guarding Our Dignity Series

    Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 16, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,197 views

    The message is part three of a series on end of life issues and deals issues surrounding dignity.

    ETHICS AT THE END OF LIFE: GUARDING OUR DIGNITY TEXT: Various Sunday, September 1, 2002 Today we will conclude a series on end-of-life issues. This message is hard but necessary. A large segment of our society is advocating that we should terminate our lives when things get difficult ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Guidelines For Effective Prayer (2) Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 17, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,744 views

    Second in series on prayer, this one finding principles from the Lord’s Prayer in Matthew.

    Guidelines for Effective Prayer (Part 2) Matthew 6:9-13 May 15, 2005 Introduction Children’s Prayers * Dear God, I know you love me but I wish you would give me an "A" on my report card so I could be sure. Love, Theresa. (Age 8, Milwaukee) * Dear Pastor, Do I have to say grace before every ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Longing For The Groom

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Jun 4, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,536 views

    When God decided that we would be the Bride of Christ it was not because we came spotless and pristine. No Ezekiel says that when God found us we were abandon in a field and abhorred.

    Longing For The Groom Ezekiel 16: 4-7 One of my favorite parts of being a minister is the ability to participate in weddings. I have participated in weddings in churches, chapels, beaches, backyards, and living rooms, weddings that cost thousand’s of dollars and weddings that cost $100.00. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Finding Ways To Build Your Strength Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 6, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,563 views

    Growing stronger in service and faith.

    SERIES: ACTS 18:1-11 TEXT: ACTS 18:1-11 TITLE: “FINDING WAYS TO BUILD YOUR STRENGTH” INTRODUCTION: A. Maltbie Babcock: Be strong! We are not here to play, to dream to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Cost Of Following Jesus

    Contributed by Francisco De Jesus on Jun 15, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,039 views

    THe cost of Following Jesus

    Inroduction: In the 50’s running shoes were designed much differently from today. Running shoes were heavy and hard made from strong leather to render it durable from the rigors of the different terrain it treads on. With such case, its like picturing a sprint/ marathon game with runners using ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Perfect Church

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 16, 2005
    based on 134 ratings
     | 40,614 views

    Many people are looking for the perfect church - yet they don’t have a clue where to find it. These three verses from Colossians give us a snapshot of the perfect church - and it might be the church your at.

    The Perfect Church Colossians 3:12-14 In my time in ministry, I have heard more than once the statement, “If you find the perfect church don’t join it because it will no longer be perfect.” I’m not sure, but I have a suspicion that something was being hinted at in that statement. What do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Loving Father

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 17, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,556 views

    A Father’s Day message from the parable of the prodigal son.

    SPECIAL DAY: FATHER’S DAY TEXT: LUKE 15:11-32 TITLE: “THE LOVING FATHER” INTRODUCTION: A. I like this little prayer for dads: Mender of toys, leader of boys, Changer of fuses, kisser of bruises, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Calls Men To Be Spiritual Leaders

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 20, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,363 views

    The greatest legacy a father can pass on to his family is a spiritual legacy -- A legacy that honors Jesus as Lord and keeps the commandments of the Lord.

    God Calls Men to be Spiritual Leaders Psalm 78:1-8 Thanks to Mother’s Day we have a special day we celebrate the third Sunday in June as Father’s Day. The idea of honoring fathers began in Spokane, Washington when Sonora Smart Dodd heard a Mother’s Day sermon in 1909. Sonora was raised by her ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    What Are You Going To Get?

    Contributed by David Richardson on Jun 23, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,533 views

    What have you done? How have you responded to God’s kindness? How have you responded to God’s invitation of abundant blessings and riches found in God’s kindness, tolerance and patience?

    Title: What are you going to get? Scripture: Romans 2:4-6 Romans 2:4-6 4 Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, tolerance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you toward repentance? 5 But because of your stubbornness and your unrepentant heart, you are storing ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Adjust Your Vision: Seeing Black And White Where The World Wants Gray

    Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 8,329 views

    The world and our sinful flesh are happy when false teachers tell us God’s Word is unclear or can be ignored. God will have none of that - his Word is clear.

    August 29, 2004 — 13th Sunday after Pentecost Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Jeremiah 23:23-29 Adjust Your Vision: Seeing Black and White Where the World Wants Gray Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. The Word of God for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Tracing The Steps Of Tragedy

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 6, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,311 views

    The path to sin follows a generally predictable pattern, yet man never seems to notice the signposts along the way. This message seeks to point out the natural progression that the path of sin follows, so that the child of God can be aware and alert.

    TRACING THE STEPS OF TRAGEDY Text: Gen.3: 1-7 Intro: Tragedies are certainly not strangers to our world. We hear about them every day. Tragedy is no respecter of persons, places, positions, or possessions. No one, no matter what his or her station in life, is exempt from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church - It's Not About You! (Part 1)

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Sep 12, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,641 views

    Message attempting to take the focus off us and onto God and the unreached.

    Church – It’s Not About You! (Part 1) Various Scriptures September 12, 2004 Introduction We’re setting aside our study of Matthew for a few weeks, because I want us to just cover something that is at the basis of what we are trying to accomplish as a church here at AWC. If you have been part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Sailor's Tale Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 20, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,004 views

    This is the story of Jonah told from the perspective of a sailor on the boat he sailed on.

    September 19 is International Talk Like a Pirate Day, honest it really is www.talklikeapirateday.com.  And seeing I was preaching on Jonah it seemed like too good an opportunity to pass up.  This is the first sermon that I’ve preached in the first person and I wore a pirates costume. Arrr mattes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Church That Jesus Built

    Contributed by William Mccaffery on Oct 15, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 21,389 views

    The New Testament clearly demonstrates that there is one and only one Church that was founded by the Lord Jesus Christ.

    I want to talk to you tonight about the Church. However, before I get into that, I want to share a little bit about where I come from. I was born and raised in the United Methodist Church. I’ve spent some time kneeling with Baptists. I’ve played guitar with the Pentecostals. I’ve preached in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    First Four Seals Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 21, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,198 views

    First four seals

    As we have already seen in this study on Revelation the resounding message of which is God is in control despite the fact that there are such cataclysmic things going on around everywhere. These seals (seven in number) can be directly related to the Olivet Discourse given by Jesus Himself. As we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible