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  • Chris Anderson avatar

    As Worthless As A Dead Battery Series

    Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 19, 2023
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     | 2,911 views

    Message 5 in a series through James that helps us explore the relationship between faith and works in our lives. James was the half-brother of Jesus and the leader of the church in Jerusalem

    I have the good pleasure of working alongside several self-proclaimed mechanical ignoramuses. And between these two guys, they have a LOT of talent and God has gifted them with things that he didn’t give me. But the one skillset that neither of them has ever been accused of is this: auto mechanic. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Building Margins And Resources Series

    Contributed by Wayne Cordeiro on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 14,688 views

    Margins may be defined as “the space between your load and your limit.” The load represents the things that you carry every day. You reach a limit when you crack and go over the edge. Synonyms for margin include a buffer, space, reserves, or reservoir.

    Numbered Days God says that we must live as a people who number our days. This means that we are to be stewards of our time. We must steward the hours that God gives to you and to me. We all have 24 hours and none of us have any more or any less. Load vs. Limit Margins may be defined as “the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Glorifying God By Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 28, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,018 views

    This is the last sermon in my series on Glorifying God. In this sermon I explore how we glorify God by evangelism. There are five elements to help us glorify God by telling others about him. These five elements are availability, worship, submission, obedi

    Scripture In his book Early Christians of the Twenty-First Century Chad Wallace makes a powerful statement: "Millions of Christians live in a sentimental haze of vague piety, with soft organ music trembling in the lovely light from stain-glass windows. Their religion is a pleasant thing of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Information Overload Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 3, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,473 views

    We have so much knowledge, but we do not know how to use it. A reverent relationship to God readies us to respond when we lack courage, reinforces righteousness when we are doubtful, and retains reticence when we are tempted to say more than we understan

    Only a few years ago, we replaced the old office computer. It was a dual-floppy drive type, if that means anything to you. We decided that we would get a newer computer, the kind with a hard drive on it, so that we could not only do word processing (for the uninitiated, that just means typing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Garbage In Garbage Out

    Contributed by Johanna Radelfinger on May 26, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 18,137 views

    We are God’s living sacrifices. We need to treat our bodies well so that God can work to His full extent.

    Health Picture #1: You wouldn’t do this...No, Of course you wouldn’t pour water into the gas tank of such a lovely, expensive car. That would be ridiculous, crazy. But what about the priceless machine called the human body? It will only take so much punishment, you know. ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Turning Chains Into Courage

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 19, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,119 views

    Learn how right focus can turn obstacles and roadblocks into opportunities for courageous service for God.

    This morning, we’ll continue with chapter 1, verses 12-18a, and we’ll look at how Paul turns his chains into courage. We will look at two observations from this text and one main principle with two areas of application. Observations: The first observation I like to make is from verse 13: "As a ...read more

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    Turning Chains Into Courage

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 19, 2002
    based on 121 ratings
     | 9,917 views

    Learn how right focus can turn obstacles and roadblocks into opportunities for courageous service for God.

    This morning, we’ll continue with chapter 1, verses 12-18a, and we’ll look at how Paul turns his chains into courage. We will look at two observations from this text and one main principle with two areas of application. Observations: The first observation I like to make is from verse 13: "As a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "Riches To Rags To Riches: The Story Of Christmas”

    Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,102 views

    A Christmas sermon reminding us of how Jesus became poor that we might become rich.

    AM Sermon preached at Syria Christian Church December 14, 2003 “Riches to Rags to Riches: the story of Christmas” [SERMON TITLE SLIDE] According to the Atlanta Journal "The Ten Commandments contain 297 words. The Bill of Rights is stated in 463 words. Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address contains ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Temptations Women Face Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 25, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 17,881 views

    Temptations that are common to women

    (based on messages by Mark Jones and Kyle Idleman) SERIES: “FATAL TEMPTATIONS” TEXT: JAMES 1:14-15; JEREMIAH 2:13 TITLE: “TEMPTATIONS WOMEN FACE” INTRODUCTION: A. Today is Mother’s Day 1. A teacher gave her class of second graders a lesson on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wow! What Faith! Series

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Oct 3, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,531 views

    Twice in the Gospel record we are told that Jesus marveled. Here in Capernaum, He marveled at the faith of a Gentile; and in Nazareth, He marveled at the unbelief of the Jews.

    Luke 7:7 Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed. Luke 7:8 For I also am a man set under authority, having under me soldiers, and I say unto one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life On The Flip Side

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,404 views

    One side was fear, the other side was life. One side was a hopeless man, the other side was a God who loves to breath new hope and life. One side is cruel kids, the other side is broken hearts.

    Life on the Flip Side Resurrection Sunday, Apr 12 2009, John 20:11-18 Intro: A simple coin has two sides. We look at one side at a time, and without a mirror or some other tool we can only look at one side at a time – we can’t see the other unless we flip it over. As I walked towards ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    So Much I Can Taste It

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 31, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,366 views

    We the church have not been paying attention to what God wants passionately for His people: that they be fed, that they be healthy, that they have salvation.

    She strode feverishly across the room, brandishing two sheets of paper, one in each hand. She was smiling and yet agitated, excited and yet anxious. "I want this job so much I can taste it." In one hand was a job listing that read as if her very name were on it. Her degree, her major, her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Wonderful Trade-Off

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 14, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 21,273 views

    The Holy Spirit is our friend.

    A WONDERFUL TRADE-OFF John 16.5-15 S: Holy Spirit C: Jesus will send the Holy Spirit Pr: THE HOLY SPIRIT IS OUR FRIEND. ?: How? How does He act as our friend? KW: Responsibility TS: We will find in our study of John 16.5-15 three responsibilities taken up by the Holy Spirit that shows us He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ah The Power Of Cheese Series

    Contributed by Larry Pozza on Feb 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,873 views

    A sermon about the power of help using the David & Goliath epic.

    Ah, the Power of Cheese 1 Samuel 17 Introduction A. When I was planning this morning’s message last month, I ran across a curious little phrase in 1 Samuel 17:18 that reads “take along these ten cheeses to the commander of their unit. Here we see the scenario of David delivering some cheese to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    I Know You Are Watching Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 18, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,748 views

    We think of God’s watching us as His attempt to hurt us, to shame us, or to rescue us. But it is His availability when we trust Him. Preached at Luther Rice Memorial Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD

    “I can’t let you out of my sight for one minute!” How many parents here have ever said that? “I can’t let you out of my sight for one minute.” You said it to a small child, bent on doing something that would hurt. You said it to a teenager, on the phone instead of doing homework. You maybe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist