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  • Dana Chau avatar

    Not Settling For Less Than The Best

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 27,183 views

    Learn how to discern and secure the best deal for your life

    "How many people in this room would agree that you do what you do because you either want to avoid a loss or gain a benefit?" Let me repeat that question, "How many people in this room do what you do because you either want to avoid a loss or gain a benefit?" Some of the very spiritual people ...read more

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    The Importance Of Integrity

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 16, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,981 views

    This sermon addresses the role of of intergity for Christians.

    THE IMPORTANCE OF INTEGRITY Text: Proverbs 10:9 You are in the grocery store and the cashier has given you $10.00 too much in change. Aware of it, do you grin to yourself and say "Good, I can use the extra cash." Or, do you give it back? This is called a moral dilemma. You find someone’s ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Different Reactions To Jesus Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008
    based on 23 ratings
     | 16,146 views

    God offers to the followers of Jesus something worth selling all else for.

    Scripture Introduction Pastor Douglas Webster wrote a provocative book entitled, Selling Jesus. He described the American church as taking a foolish route to attract an audience. While the claims of Christianity can and should compete in the “marketplace” of ideas, we must be careful of “selling ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Dangerous Detours Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 21, 2008
     | 3,708 views

    God is not glorified when we are not fully committed to Christ. This text teaches us that only a full commitment to Jesus Christ is acceptable to God. Almost, as they say, is only good enough for horseshoes and hand grenades. You either love Christ with a

    Dangerous Detours Hebrews 6:6-8 Purpose: To highlight the difference between real and false professions of faith in Christ. Aim: I want the listener to fear the possibility of ever insulting Christ’s work on the Cross. INTRODUCTION: God is not glorified when we are not fully committed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Wrestling With God

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,079 views

    As a Christian, it is a good thing to question, to seek; the key is to ask good questions and seek out good sources for your answers; most notably, the Bible.

    Wrestling with God, Genesis 32:22-31 Introduction Once a Hasidic teacher told this parable; a man had been wandering about in a forest for several days, unable to find the way out. Finally he saw a man approaching him in the distance. His heart was filled with joy. Now I shall surely find out ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Engaging The Giants Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
     | 8,370 views

    We sit. We soak. We sour. There has to be more! How do we shake off the apathy and impact our culture? It is time to get engaged.

    Let’s Get Engaged Pt. 3 – “Engaging the Giants” I am mentioned to you over the last couple of weeks that we have a job to do. We have a position to fill. That position is between the living and the dead to stop the plague. It isn’t enough to come in here and eat well each week. We are fed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Lord Establishes His People Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 4, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 14,668 views

    Security comes to the redeemed from the Creator. Instead of fearing that man will take your security away, trust in the power that sets free the captives & provides for His own. He is the One who establishes what cannot be broken.

    ISAIAH 51: 9-16 THE LORD ESTABLISHES HIS PEOPLE [Luke 12:4-5] God is called upon to demonstrate His strength as in the days of old that His people’s sorrow might become joy. God then tells His people not to be afraid of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Blessings In Cracked, Clay Pots

    Contributed by Paul Dietz on Jun 21, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,997 views

    Last in a series of sermons on Earthen Vessels

    I recently read a peculiar story about a family in Lander, Wyoming that had gone to their local refuse dump to dispose of some unwanted family items that were either busted or greatly abused. As they were emptying there junk into a large dumpster, the man of the home saw something that caught his ...read more

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    A Promise For The Faithful

    Contributed by Fred Smith on Jul 13, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 18,558 views

    A look at the key verse of Obadiah

    But on Mount Zion will be deliverance; it will be holy, and the house of Jacob will possess its inheritance.--Obadiah 17 A PROMISE FOR THE FAITHFUL The name for this book, in Hebrew, is hydbu, which means, “Servant of Yahweh.” It’s Greek title is OBDIOU, which is a transliteration of the Hebrew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Life Fails To Meet Expectations

    Contributed by Fred Smith on Jul 14, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 18,533 views

    How to keep our faith strong when life disappoints us.

    I will stand at my watch and station myself on the ramparts; I will look to see what He will say to me, and what answer I am to give to this complaint.—Habakkuk 2:1 WHEN LIFE FAILS TO MEET EXPECTATIONS Perhaps the hardest thing for a Christian to do is to stand on his faith in God when life is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing For Spiritual Breakthrough

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 14,312 views

    In these verses, there are at least three indicators of how believers prepared for and displayed openness to the Holy Spirit acting powerfully through their lives and through the church.

    Preparing for Spiritual Breakthrough Acts 1:13ff It is the model church. Members of the church are involved in daily sharing their faith, so that friends, family and associates were making regular decisions for Christ. On two occasions the church has had a crowd of thousands making a first time ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Owens avatar

    The Strength Of Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 16, 2006
     | 5,889 views

    As we try to put ourselves into a position to be able to share the gospel with others, there are few things that will get their attention more than self-sacrifice.

    A. Self-sacrifice. A word we are not too familiar with, right? 1. Certainly, we understand its meaning. It is not too hard to define, but it is hard to embrace and embody. Wouldn’t you agree? 2. And yet when we witness self-sacrifice, we are drawn to it. We are amazed by it. 3. Sacrifice ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Timothy Darling avatar

    Put Your Hope In God Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jun 11, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,746 views

    We may find ourselves asking God where He is, but we must remind ourselves that God loves us and God is with us all day long.

    Put Your Hope in God Psalm 42 The writer of this psalm is a Korahite That means a few different things. He was a highly respected Levite who was part of a rich family tradition of music and worship. He was a man of status, deeply embedded in the tradition of Temple worship. It means that his ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Seven Signs Of A Cult

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 21, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,806 views

    Don’t get sucked in. Know the truth and use the Sword!

    Colossians 2:8-2:8 1. A cult worships its leader… instead of or more than Jesus. 2. A cult quotes its leader… instead of or more than the Bible. 3. A cult only believes part of the Bible. 4. A cult uses other books for Divine truth. 5. A cult requires allegiance to the leader rather than ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    I Believe In Christ's Return Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,746 views

    Ready or Not....He is coming and we should be ready for His appearing. Here is how.

    There are many weird things you can hear about the return of Christ and the end of time. This morning I would like to share my beliefs up front, and then cut right to the chase of exposition of what Jesus said about His second coming, the "Parousia". Your pastor is a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist