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  • Brad Froese avatar

    Shut Your Filthy Mouth Series

    Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 29, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,023 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

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    Helpful Habits Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Aug 3, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 15,421 views

    A series exploring body life behaviors encouraged by Paul in I Timothy. This first message explores our lifestyle witness.

    Today we are starting a new series entitled, “Behaving Like Believers.” The question we are asking in this series is, “Does life inside the church look any different than life outside the church?” Or another way to ask it might be, “Do Christian’s lives look any different than those who do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Wrestling With Our Riches Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Aug 3, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,185 views

    A series exploring body life behaviors encouraged by Paul in I Timothy. This message explores admonishments to those of us with money to learn to live generously.

    Anyone have to fill up your car this week with gas? Did you find it painful? Anyone top $50? Well, let me ease your pain just a bit. If you think a gallon of gas is expensive, let me put things in perspective. A Diet Snapple - 16 oz. for $1.29 or $10.32 per gallon Lipton Ice Tea - 16 oz. for ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Overcoming Giants: David & Goliath Series

    Contributed by Keith Manry on May 18, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 24,430 views

    Part 2 of a series on the Life of David.

    Insights from the Life of David – Part 2: “Overcoming Giants: David & Goliath” I Samuel 17:4-23 In case you hadn’t noticed I’m not the tallest person around. And really up until my freshman year in college in many ways my body hadn’t caught up with my age. I was a shrimp in middle school and even ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Marriage Counselor Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 23, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,354 views

    We are to be satisfied in our calling.

    THE MARRIAGE COUNSELOR I Corinthians 7:1-16 S: Marriage (sexual health) C: To live within your call Th: Live the Difference Pr: We are to be satisfied in our calling. ?: Where? KW: Situations TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 7:1-16 situations in which we are to be satisfied with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Ambassador In Chains" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 28, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,279 views

    Paul wrote Ephesians in chains. But his heart was free. (#24 in The Christian Victor series)

    “With all prayer and petition pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this in view, be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints, and pray on my behalf, that utterance may be given to me in the opening of my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel, ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Gaurd What You Have Been Given

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on May 30, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,287 views

    This sermon was written for recognition day for seniors and deals with the need for Christians to put to use the investmetnt that people have made in their lives to invest in the lives of others.

    Investments in the Future Deuteronomy 4:9, 6:1-6, 1 Timothy 4:12. Acts 16:1-2, 2 Timothy 1:2 - 5, 1 Timothy 1:2, Acts 16:3-4, Acts 17:14 - 15, 18:5, 19:22, Romans 16:21, 1 Corinthians 4:17, 16:10, 2 Corinthians 1:1, Philippians 1:1, 2:19, 2:22, Colossians 1:1, 1 Thessalonians 1:1, 3:2 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prosperity, Hope And The Future?

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 1, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 10,224 views

    God promises us that if we call on him, come to him and pray. Then He will listen to us, prosper us, gives us a eternal hope and a wonderful glorious future.

    Prosperity, Hope, the Future? Thesis: God promises us that if we call on him, come to him and pray. Then He will listen to us, prosper us, gives us a eternal hope and a wonderful glorious future. Introduction: Commencement is always a time filled with relief and joy as you have conquered ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Trivial Pursuit - The Consequence Of Ignoring God's Will Series

    Contributed by Ken Kersten on Jun 1, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,233 views

    Games People Play - Trivial Pursuit - a look at following the will of God to keep life from being a "Trivial Pursuit".

    Trivial Pursuit Mark 8:36-37 We are continuing our series on Games that People Play. Now most of you probably have played today’s game Trivial Pursuit or one of its many spin-offs. The original Trivial Pursuit came out in 1981, which makes it relatively young compared to the classics, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    In Man We Trust...the Rise And Fall Of False Prophets

    Contributed by Thomas Baird on Jun 8, 2004
    based on 12 ratings
     | 5,023 views

    Let us not be deceived by false prophets

    In Man We Trust! The rise and fall of false Prophets Have any of you ever been deceived? I mean, there are people all over the world that would just as soon lie as to tell the truth. Many times people will deceive others just to get what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Rude Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,499 views

    David, Pt. 6 of 15

    HOW RUDE (1 SAMUEL 25) Public Agenda, a non-profit group, interviewed more than 2,000 people in its study on civility and manners called “Aggravating Circumstances: A Status Report on Rudeness in America.” The group revealed that eight in 10 Americans said a lack of respect and courtesy is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Comforted But Not Comfortable

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 20, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 22,050 views

    No trial, no comfort and being comfortable is poverty.

    We live in a day when there is much hardship, sorrow, guilt and untimely deaths. People seek comfort for their sorrows in many ways. Many turn to drugs, alcohol, nicotine, sex and even food to feel better or to forget their pain for a while. Sadly, the pain returns and often the temporary cures ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Henes avatar

    A Final Look At Living Together In Christ Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 23, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,792 views

    In this final look at living together in Christ Paul mentions two concerns that we need to have in perspective for living together.

    A FINAL LOOK AT LIVING TOGETHER IN CHRIST Philippians 4:21-23 INTRODUCTION A. Viet Nam veteran who had just returned from Viet Nam and called his mother. The phone rang in the home of high society Boston. On the other end of the line was a son who had just returned from Vietnam and was calling ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Now That You Know The Truth - What Are You Going To Do

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Jun 23, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 13,777 views

    The purpose of the Epistle is to combat errors in the church and to show that believers have everything they need in Christ.

    Now That You Know the Truth - WHAT YOU GONNA DO “What Christians Should Do” Colossians 3:1-11 Introduction The purpose of the Epistle is to combat errors in the church and to show that believers have everything they need in Christ. You see … the church had been infiltrated by religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist