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  • Eric Snyder avatar

    Starting Over

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 89 ratings
     | 21,544 views

    new years sermon. I got the points from Rick Stacy. Who knows who he stole it from.

    Starting Over, Luke 4:16-21 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ 12-29-2002 A woman opened the door of a building and was about to step outside when she heard a voice saying, "Don’t take that next step or you’ll regret it." She paused and a brick came crashing to the pavement right ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    A Fresh Start

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 13, 2003
    based on 144 ratings
     | 14,514 views

    Preached at a rescue mission; everyone needs a fresh start when we mess up on life-building. It’s not enough to feel guilty, not enough to blame others, not even enough to get new skills. We need the help of the Master Carpenter.

    I don’t know anybody who doesn’t need, from time to time, a fresh start. No matter who you are, no matter where you have been, no matter what you are trying to do, you just need, sometimes a fresh start, a new beginning. Trying to fix things the way they are won’t work; you need sometimes to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Starting Fresh

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Dec 31, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,763 views

    In a time of New Year’s resolutions and promises, which often fail, there is a new day approaching - a day to experience "Starting Fresh" through the power of God!

    GIVE HIM ALL YOU’VE GOT! Starting Fresh Isaiah 43:14-21 Any number of us here today would have resolved for 2005 to GIVE HIM (the Lord Jesus Christ) ALL WE’VE GOT! Resolutions were made. Maybe a Bible verse was adopted as the theme for the year. We may have resolved to get more in touch with God ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    Start At The Top Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,714 views

    A study on the difference between power and authority and the importance of understanding it in our families

    1. Title: Start At The Top 2. Text: Matthew 8:5-13; Matthew 9:2-8; Matthew 21:23-27; Mark 1:22; Luke 7:1-10; John 19:8-11; Rom 13:1-4; 2 Corinthians 10:8, 13:10 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, April 23, 2006, First in the series “Family Made For ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kent Kessler avatar

    A Fresh Start

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Oct 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
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    Maybe you’d like to have a fresh start in a career? a fresh start with a credit card? a fresh start with a project? a relationship? a diet? What about a fresh start in your relationship with God? God wants you to know: It’s not too late for a fresh start

    A FRESH START ~ Isaiah 6:1-8 <INTRO> Has there been any time in the recent past where you have thought you could sure use a fresh start? Ever wish you could push a few buttons and your life would somehow get back on track? Ever ask where are the CONTROL-Z keys in life? I want a do-over. I wish I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Getting Started Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jan 5, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,065 views

    First sermon of the year, outlining a focus on evangelism, compassion, and availability to God.

    Series: “First Steps In the Journey” Message #1 -- GETTING STARTED. INTRO> Michael Buffer is known to his momma as her firstborn son, and she’s rightfully proud. But he’s known to others as the man whom the look forward to seeing standing in the middle of a boxing ring. His line will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Starting Over

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 6, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,425 views

    The New Year is a time for starting over and Paul’s story gives us some guidelines

    Wow 2008, the first Sunday of a brand new year. How many people stayed up to welcome the New Year in? And with a new year come commitments to change our lives to make things better or at least different. I don’t know what your resolutions might be but here are some reflections from off the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Start Today

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,425 views

    How do I start the year off on the right foot? It is by seeking wisdom and knowledge through the WORD.

    - Start Off the Year “Off On the Right Foot” - Meaning: - Embark on a journey or task with purpose and gusto. - Origin:- put your best foot forward First recorded in 1613 from Sir Thomas Overbury English writer "He is still setting the best foot forward." Secular Music Has It’s Ideas Like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    A Slow Start Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 17, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,329 views

    An Exposition of Acts 9:20-31, related to the beginning of the ministry of Paul in Damascus

    Text: Acts 9:20-31, Title: A Slow Start, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/20/08, AM A. Opening illustration: One of Lynn’s biographical anecdotes for the children, tell about the church the other day who decided not to call their members “members,” but to call them bi-vocational staff. So everyone who joined ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Phillip Day avatar

    A Fresh Start

    Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,182 views

    Sometimes we fail so miserably that we just need a fresh start to relationships/ministries with God.

    A Fresh Start Jonah 3:1-4 I. You Must Be Willing to Accept Responsibility for Your Previous Actions (Jonah 1:7-12) a. Acknowledge the wrong you have done (v. 10; 1 John 1:8-10) b. Understand the consequences of your sin (v. 12; Luke 12:47-48) II. You Must Be Willing to Humble Yourself (Jonah ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Ibeleme avatar

    Get Started

    Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 30, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,014 views

    Destroying The sin Of Procrastination

    GET STARTED - DESTROYING THE SIN OF PROCRASTINATION ECC. 3:1-9; PROV. 19:18 To Procrastinate - to put off, delay, postpone, adjourn, dally, drag your feet, defer, hang fire, dwadle - NB: There is no positive definition of this word. By Rev. Knowledge to Procrastinate means: to Hesitate - Jam. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    A Fresh Start Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 164 ratings
     | 67,985 views

    Sometimes in life we need a fresh start and Jesus offers us that.

    The Journey of Life – A Fresh Start Slide This is an exciting time for Hickory Creek. This new facility provides a perfect opportunity to make a fresh start in our ministry. It is an opportunity to minister to new people and begin new ministries. It is exciting to have these opportunities to start ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Greg Hanson avatar

    Starting Over

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,453 views

    A look at three principles that guided Joseph (the adopted father of Jesus) from Bethlehem to Egypt and back to Israel.

    This time of year is always the same. People make a big deal over Christmas, and there are all kinds of services, newspaper articles, magazine articles, T.V. shows, and movies that relate to Christmas. Then, right on the heels of that, we hit all the "year end" festivities. Once again, there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Where To Start? Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on May 31, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,401 views

    Sometimes the toughest thing about a project is knowing where to start.

    Have you ever had a project that was so big, you just didn’t know where to start? My garage is like that. It was a mess before we moved in and it’s only gotten worse. It absolutely drives me nuts. Several years ago, when we lived in Mississippi, I had a beautiful tool shed. I had pegboard on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Emile Wolfaardt avatar

    Starting Right

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on Oct 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,160 views

    starting right

    The Pearl of Psalms Psalm 23:1 Starting Right If I had to ask you what the most well know passage from the Old Testament was would you be able to tell me? This morning I want to start a mini series through one of the best known passages in all the Bible - many people who never go to church know ...read more

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