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  • Paul Decker avatar

    Resolved...

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 22, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,980 views

    Be a deliberate follower of God.

    RESOLVED… Joshua 24.1-33 S: Commitment C: Joshua’s final words to the people Pr: BE A DELIBERATE FOLLOWER OF GOD. TS: We will find in our study of Joshua 24 how Joshua challenged the people to be ready for life after him. Type: Inductive, narrative I. SUMMONS (1) II. RECOLLECTION ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wolves In Sheep's Clothing Series

    Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jul 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,402 views

    Sermon 17 in Galatians series. Deals with false teachers as wolves in sheeps clothing, as well as comparing Christian life to a foot race.

    07/29/2007 “Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing” (Gal 5:2-6) There is an old fable about a wolf in sheep’s clothing. One of Aesop’s fables. A wolf had his eye on a certain flock of sheep, but he couldn’t get any of the sheep he wanted because of the vigilance of the shepherd and his dogs. Then he saw ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Friendship Of David And Jonathan Series

    Contributed by Mike Rexroat on Jul 31, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 25,912 views

    A look at an example of the friendship between David and Jonathan.

    We talked last week a little bit about music and how powerful a medium it is so I thought that we would start out today with a little bit of a game...we’re going to be talking today about friendship and loyalty so let me ask you a question...name some songs where friendship is a theme. Think of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Preparing To Build - 2

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Aug 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,343 views

    Choosing the Builder - Jesus Christ

    Preparing to Build, Part 2 Choosing the Builder Last week, we started a brand new series entitled, Preparing to Build, Seeing the Vision, Living the Dream. This series is focused on our vision, our passion for the future. We talked about where we are heading as a church, what we are trusting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prepared With Peace 2 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Oct 28, 2006
     | 4,461 views

    11th in a series on spiritual warfare dealing with the source of peace

    Chico Alliance Church October 8, 2006 Pastor David Welch "Spiritually Aware, Alert, Armed and Aggressive" Pt 11 “Prepared with Peace - 2” I. Be Aware II.Be Alert III.Be armed & aggressive A.Be fully empowered B.Be fully armed C.Stand firm – engage the enemy 1.Stand firm having girded ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Trust And Obey

    Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Oct 29, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,713 views

    Five principles about interpreting Scripture, especially prophetic passages.

    As an evangelical Christian, I have a high view of the authority of Scripture. I do believe the Bible is God’s Word to us. It is revelation from God in human words, not merely human ideas about God. That is why it is authoritative. In the language of 2 Timothy 3:15-17, the Bible is “…the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When Life Runs Dry Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 5, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,571 views

    We must trust and obey.

    WHEN LIFE RUNS DRY I Kings 17 S: Sovereignty of God C: Trust Th: Life Can Be Hard Pr: WE MUST TRUST AND OBEY. TS: We will find in our study of I Kings 17 how Elijah was able to move forward in the midst of difficult ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Veterans, Becoming A Soldier's Shield (For Veteran's Sunday)

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 11, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 20,435 views

    There is no greater need than today to be in much prayer for our Veteran’s.

    Turn your Bibles to 1 Samuel 12:23 Title: Becoming a Soldier’s Shield (For Veteran’s Sunday) Theme: Praying for Those in Harm’s Way Introduction: Our key text today is set in the time when the prophet Samuel is giving his farewell speech. In this speech Samuel confronts the people with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Without A Word

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,051 views

    Considers the vital role of God’s Word in our lives, what it would be like if there were not Bible, and what it is like to ignore it.

    Intro – Some of you watched “It’s a Wonderful Life” in the past couple of weeks. Sure enough, just like last year, George Bailey wished he’d never been born, and he got to see what the world would have been like if he had never existed. It was just a little over a year ago, I asked everyone to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do It Yourself Religion Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,913 views

    Examines the folly of syncretism and universalism from a biblical standpoint.

    1. Title: Do It Yourself Religion 2. Text: Acts 4:12 et al 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd., February 12, 2006, 3rd in the series “A Clear and Present Danger” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand the danger of trying to make God fit us rather than ourselves fit Him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Church Of Body Builders? Series

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Nov 14, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,380 views

    Discovering the importance of the whole body of believers using their God given gifts for one another.

    A Church Full of Body Builders Sometimes what we truly are in Christ gets obscured by “normal life,” bad days, imperfect people (all of us!) and low attendance (like today!). But, my dear friends, listen to these words that were written about you: “She is the people of God created by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Returning Glory Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Jun 29, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 24,053 views

    Understanding the glory of God

    Returning Glory (7) : 1. Review of Glory a. The Glory of God is defined as “VISIBLE MAJESTY OF THE DIVINE PRESENCE. “ b. Understanding and Seeing/Encountering God’s Glory is important to us because: i. It causes us to worship. ii. We assume our rightful, created place and purpose before our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Changed Before Our Eyes Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Jun 29, 2006
     | 4,159 views

    Understanding the glory of God

    Sermon – Glory – Changed before our eyes! 1. Introduction (joke, etc about being changed) a. Joke: i. Hospital waiting room. One rather self-important individual was getting impatient. Unwilling to wait any longer, he barged in and demanded to be seen by the doctor. "Don’t you know who I am?" ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shut Your Filthy Mouth Series

    Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 29, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,018 views

    Your mouth has the amazing power to be either full of good, or full of evil. Today, the message for all of us is “Shut your filthy mouth, and open your righteous one!”

    Do you notice the difference between the way your breath smells before you go to be and the way it smells when you get up? “Last night my breath smelled pretty righteous!” but in the morning your spouse is saying, “Shut your filthy mouth!” Your mouth has the amazing power to be either full of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Fly High - Acts Part 8 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 27, 2006
     | 4,871 views

    The book of Acts showed that Jesus used ordinary men like Peter who were filled with the Spirit to heal people and even raise people from the dead so that “Power evangelism” would break out and lead multitudes to the Lord.

    “Fly High” – Acts part 8 On the lighter side of life: It’s all in how you see yourself (picture) Thesis: The book of Acts showed that Jesus used ordinary men like Peter who were filled with the Spirit to heal people and even raise people from the dead so that “Power evangelism” would break out ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational