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  • C.J. Moffett avatar

    The Mediator

    Contributed by C.j. Moffett on Sep 9, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,526 views

    Is the full deity and humanity of Jesus simply an item of academic theology, or does it give human faith and redemption meaning?

    Illus: I was about 10 years old at the time. My mother had been remarried for about a year and a half. Both she and my step-father worked, and it was summer. We children needed a baby-sitter. So my step-father arranged for his mother to sit us~~our Aunt Betty. I know what some of you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bruce Allen avatar

    The Watchman

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Sep 27, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
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    Just as the watchman is to primarily act as a guard by watching carefully for danger and to warn of its eventuality, so too has God appointed His messengers to watch out for spiritual dangers and warn of its coming destruction.

    The Watchman Ezekiel 3:16-21 At the end of seven days the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 17 "Son of man, I have appointed you a watchman to the house of Israel; whenever you hear a word from My mouth, warn them from Me. 18 "When I say to the wicked, ’You will surely die,’ and you do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Where Are You Building Your House Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 12, 2002
    based on 77 ratings
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    Are you really building your house on the Rock of Jesus and His Word or on the sinking sand of human opinion?

    INTRODUCTION • I want to speak to you today about something that is very important. What God’s word has to say to us today can help keep us from doing something that we will regret. • How many of you here today have been involved in building a house? • What is one thing that you do not want to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Edwin Amundson avatar

    David, Low, Tough, And Tender Series

    Contributed by Edwin Amundson on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
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    Our Hero of the faith today, David, will teach us a lesson in humility, but also a lesson in strength and faith.

    HEROES OF THE FAITH 7: ?DAVID---LOW, TOUGH AND TENDER! 1 SAMUEL 16:6-12 JOKE--- Deep within a forest a little turtle began to climb a tree. After hours of effort he reached the top, jumped into the air waving his front legs and crashed to the ground. After recovering, he slowly climbed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Derrick Strickland avatar

    Build A Fire

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 452 ratings
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    When you’re weary, weak, confused and just don’t know what to do… build a Fire!

    “Build A Fire” Acts 28: 1-10 INTRO: 1. I believe that there is nothing in this book that is insignificant. a. If we truly believe that God orchestrated everything in the life of Paul, we must also believe that even the smallest detail is ordained by God. b. In my ministry, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Rediscovering A Holy Fear Of God Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 4, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,494 views

    Reminder that God is holy and a call to change our posture/attitude toward a holy and righteous God in light of that knowledge.

    I want to turn our thoughts towards the holiness of God…. and in particular, how we as human beings engage a holy God… how we can rediscover a healthy and holy fear of God. The subject of holiness can be sensitive subject. Our experience may lead us to some confusing ideas about what it means to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Next Level

    Contributed by Charles Lane Iii on Feb 28, 2004
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    What is it that will bring you into the next level of commitment to Jesus Christ and the Christian life? Lack of commitment hinders our development and prevents spiritual growth. Lack of commitment to spiritual excellence keeps us on a slippery place wh

    What is it that will bring you into the next level of commitment to Jesus Christ and the Christian life? The original thought planned for tonight’s lesson was to present another lesson in this series on Apologetics, discussing some of the very specific statements in the Bible and some reasons that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Stephen Wright avatar

    Enoch Walked With God Series

    Contributed by Stephen Wright on Apr 13, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
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    Introduction to series of 4 studies in the life of Enoch, focussing on his walk with God

    Enoch In Genesis 5 time after time we read, “And he died.” Eight times in all. It seems a depressing genealogy that we can quickly skip over. It reminds us only of the consequences of Adam’s disobedience and the one certainty in life since. In verses 21 to 24, however, we have a notable exception. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    David, Man Of Renown Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 27, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 15,126 views

    Here is an example both of God’s providence and God’s grace in action as David’s wilderness years approach their conclusion.

    What we find today is an example both of God’s providence and God’s grace in action as David’s wilderness years approach their conclusion. David has been with the Philistine king Achish on their way to attack Saul and his army, when God intervenes in a providential way to release David from his ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • James May avatar

    Generic Christianity

    Contributed by James May on Mar 24, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 16,736 views

    The push is on for Christians to be less separated and more like everyone else. That’s a generic Christianity. God wants a separated people who let Him be their leader.

    GENERIC CHRISTIANITY 1 Samuel 8:4-21 Generic – If you have ever had to purchase any type of medication, you certainly have heard of that word before. Generic means that there is no brand name, only a common content description used by every manufacturer. One generic is the same as the next and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Scott Brewer avatar

    Becoming Consistent & Consecrated Series

    Contributed by Scott Brewer on Jul 29, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,297 views

    It is obvious if we are born of God because we live the right way and love others well.

    An Incarnational, Missional People “Becoming Consistent & Consecrated” 1 John 3:4-10 William Willimon used to be the dean of the chapel at Duke University. "One day he received a phone call from a very irate father. The father exploded on the other end of the line, telling Willimon furiously, ’I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Wallace avatar

    Develop An Attitude Of Gratitude

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,136 views

    An Attitude of Gratitude doesn’t come automatically, it must be chosen and cultivated.

    Develop and Attitude of Gratitude 1 Thessalonians 5:18 A woman was visiting some people who lived on a farm, and she noticed a pig limping in the backyard with a wooden leg. She asked the farmer, "What happened to the pig?" The farmer said, "Oh, Betsy is a wonderful pig. One night the house ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Todd Pugh avatar

    Chain Reaction Series

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008
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     | 8,002 views

    God seeks to fuse his life with ours, so we may truly live. His love started the greatest chain reaction the universe has ever seen.

    Chain Reaction Series: Turn on the light Sunday Sermon / December 16, 2007 Intro: Author, Lisa Rogak has written a book on Funeral Foods, Rituals & Customs from Around World It’s entitled, “Death Warmed over.” In it she tells the story of one man who was very near death. He was dying at home in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Jesus In The Real World

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008
     | 2,371 views

    Christmas message based on the reality that Jesus came as a real person so we can know God.

    Jesus in the Real World Luke 2:1-24 December 9, 2007 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." We: Raise your hand if you either are a teenager or you’ve been a teenager. Now raise your hand if at anytime during your ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Rev. Saeed Richardson avatar

    Not Just Another Sunday Part 3: My Offering Series

    Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Oct 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,813 views

    Continuing in our series we look at how our offering is so much more than what we put in the plate - it is how we live.

    Intro: What-chu-gaht! The dangerous life of comparisons. How do you shop? For me I’d rather go to the appropriate store for the appropriate item - I prefer BJ’s or Sam’s Club for meat because I can get it cheaper in bulk have the butchers cut it up and package it so that I can freeze it when I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist