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  • Russell Veldman avatar

    No Long Faces Allowed!

    Contributed by Russell Veldman on Oct 19, 2000
    based on 244 ratings
     | 10,577 views

    This sermon lifts out three markers for the Christian life from Philippians 4:4-9.

    “No Long Faces Allowed!” Philippians 4:4-9 October 10, 1999 Introduction Can you pick a Christian out of a crowd of people? Maybe not, unless the crowd in doing something clearly wicked and there is one person who is not participating, which might suggest that they are a Christian. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Biblical Authority

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 24, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,162 views

    Learn why you can rationally believe that the Bible is God’s trustworthy Word

    This morning, we will look at Biblical authority as the third foundation characteristic. This week, I received an email from a Christian lady with whom I worked in the biotechnology field. The email contained signs found in church parking lots: 1. Free Trip to Heaven. Details Inside! 2. How ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Building Blocks For Flexible Persistence

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Oct 1, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,768 views

    Discover the building blocks for accomplishing God-size goals.

    About two weeks ago, Eugene asked a salient question at the end of the church business meeting. He asked something like, "What kind of person am I becoming through this church?" His question was not just introspective. He is serving on the Church Strategy Task Team, which will research how to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jim Black avatar

    Stand Firm! Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on Mar 29, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 12,014 views

    In his concluding exhortations to the Ephesians, Paul calls Christians to be strong and stand firm in their battle against evil.

    “Stand Firm!” Ephesians 6:10-18 Focus: In his concluding exhortations to the Ephesians, Paul calls Christians to be strong and stand firm in their battle against evil. Function: To call Christians to active service against the evil of our world by trusting in the power of God. Just imagine ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    Do You Want To Be Free

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 24, 2017
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    ARE THERE BURDENS YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE FREE FROM? THERE ARE TIMES WHEN THE CARES OF OUR LIVES, THE RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS SEEM TO BE BINDING FOR US. NOW I ASK, ARE THERE ANY BURDENS OR SITUATIONS THAT YOU DO NOT WANT TO BE FREE FROM?

    DO YOU WANT TO BE FREE ACTS 16:16-40 STARTING QUESTIONS: ARE THERE BURDENS YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE FREE FROM? WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE FREE FROM DEBT? I KNOW I WOULD! WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE FREE FROM RESPONSIBILITY? AT TIMES I KNOW I WOULD! WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE FREE FROM OBLIGATIONS LIKE GOING TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Fields avatar

    Effective Christianity

    Contributed by Scott Fields on Oct 9, 2013
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    Why is Christianity in America declining? Why are professions of faith and baptisms on the decline. Christianity is not a religion but a relationship. Church is not a place we go or something we do it is God's people doing His will.

    I have a very serious question to start us off with this morning. Why is Christianity on the decline here in America? I am sure there are probably as many answers as there are people. • Could it be because Christianity is competing with so many other religions? • Could it be because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Will This Child Be? Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Dec 3, 2019
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    In the two babies of the Christmas story, Jesus and John, we see the limitless potential of every human being for good or evil and the responsibility of parents to build Christian character.

    WHAT WILL THIS CHILD BE (The Birth of John the Baptizer) Luke 1:66 “What manner of child shall this be?” A baby can draw a crowd. The one in the cradle gets the attention. Some of the onlookers are prejudiced. They are the grandparents who know why these children are called “grand”. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Commit? (Part 1)

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 21, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 9,466 views

    Why should I commit my way to the Lord’s way? Because I will then dwell in the promised land of safe pasture and God will give me the desires of my heart. All I have to do is commit my way to Him and he promises he will do these things.

    Why Commit? (part one) Thesis: Why should I commit my way to the Lord’s way? Because I will then dwell in the promised land of safe pasture and God will give me the desires of my heart. All I have to do is commit my way to Him and he promises he will do these things. Text: Psalm 37:1-5 1 Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Extreme Makeover: Master Bedroom Series

    Contributed by David Slone on Sep 18, 2004
    based on 157 ratings
     | 37,327 views

    Second in a series on what God might want to do in our homes to make us more like Him. Master Bedroom deals with our marriage committment.

    Project Master Bedroom RENOVATING YOUR MARRIAGE COMMITMENT EPHESIANS 5:15-33 Opening Why talk about the marriage commitment? A few facts: There are over 18 million single parents in the Us alone who have children under 18 in the home 46% of all marriages involve one spouse who has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    The Central Call Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 4, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,197 views

    Repentance: 1. involves a genuine sorrow for sin. 2. includes a genuine turning from sin. 3. results in a genuine love for God.

    Recent research is confirming that the moral condition of the United States is in serious decline. An article released by the Barna Research Group, which surveyed people on what they considered morally acceptable behavior, states: “Of the ten moral behaviors evaluated, a majority of Americans ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Happy Mothers Day

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on May 8, 2004
    based on 734 ratings
     | 79,610 views

    A Mothers day message

    HAPPY MOTHERS DAY! INTRODUCTION - THE FIFTH COMMANDMENT A teacher asked a boy this question: Suppose your mother baked a pie and there were seven of you--your parents and five children. What part of the pie would you get? A sixth, replied the boy. I’m afraid you don’t know your fractions, said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    Faith Or Sight

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jun 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,206 views

    This message discusses walking by faith and not by sight.

    Text: “For we walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5:7 NKJV). Another version of the Bible puts it this way: “We live by faith, not by sight” (NIV). Another version of the Bible says, “For our life is a matter of faith, not of sight” (Today’s English Version). Each version talks about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    The Four "M's" Of Christmas - The Mystery

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,917 views

    Message about the mystery of the Incarnation - specifically focusing on the "Why"

    The Four “M’s” of Christmas Part 1 - The Mystery John 1:1-14 November 30, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: Anybody here like a good mystery? I like watching them on TV or the movies, and I especially like reading them. I like ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Murder: Its More Than Taking A Life Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 20, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,734 views

    The 6th Commandment not only addresses murder, but the fact that God never intended for man to play God and determine who should live and who should die.

    Murder: It’s More than Taking a Life Exodus 20:13 Introduction One American is shot, beaten, or strangled to death every minute. It seems that no matter where you turn in our society, or even our world, there are murders. It’s on the television and movies as fiction. It’s on the streets and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 20, 2007
     | 4,135 views

    We are to be grieved by the things that grieves the Lord, to mourn over sin and the effects of sin in our lives and in our world today.

    The Beatitudes describe what every Christian ought to be. • Jesus says these are those who are truly blessed. • We are to manifest ALL these traits. • And by the grace of God we can, since these aren’t natural traits that can be cultivated through human efforts. • The Lord wants us to live such a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible