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  • Tim Hedberg avatar

    Wild At Heart

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jul 19, 2007
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     | 4,659 views

    What has God set in our masculine heart?

    Wild At Heart June 17, 2007 (Father’s Day) Genesis 1:27 Genesis 2:7-8 This past Tuesday our family was at the dinner table having supper when I noticed a bunny hop into our front yard. I didn’t mention it at first because it was dinnertime and because I remember the last time a bunny came into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thermometer Or Thermostat (Align Your Thoughts With Christ) Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Aug 21, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,267 views

    In your relationships are you a conformer or a transformer, Align your thoughts with Christ and he’ll begin to align your relationships with His will!

    Thermometer or Thermostat (Align Your Thoughts with Christ) Ephesians 6:10-18 Introduction: This is week six in our series “Eight Essential Exercises for Building a Better Body.” We’re continuing to explore the need to build healthy, God-honoring relationships because all of life is lived out ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Your Life's New Ambitions

    Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Apr 5, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,302 views

    Paul shows us godly ambition, which is focused on Christ

    Fifth Sunday in Lent — March 28, 2004 Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Philippians 3:8-14 Your Life’s New Ambitions I. Know Christ II. Pursue the Prize III. Keep Your Eyes on the Finish Line Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Joyful Love Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 10, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,448 views

    Paul is in prison and he has this joyful love because he has a confidence in God. He can write in Philippians 1:6, “Be confident of this that He, who began a good work in you will carry it out until the day of Christ Jesus.”

    Intro: God’s Faithfulness It wasn’t too long ago I was attending a meeting in Scotland. I was in Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland and I was looking for a place to park. I received advise on how to find a good place to park. My friend told me to drive up to the top of the nearby observatory ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Baptism Of Fire

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 27, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 25,017 views

    We want the baptism of the Holy Ghost but do we want the baptism of fire?

    A Baptism of Fire Matthew 3:11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire: Luke 12:49-51 I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Where Do You Turn - Marriage Series

    Contributed by Jamey Stuart on May 15, 2008
     | 3,680 views

    I talk about the basics of overcoming broken marriages using God’s perscription.

    Introduction: Perspective is a powerful word in marriage. That’s what that drama is all about – they couldn’t get perspective because they were too consumed with themselves – they were too concerned about their issues or their side of the story to even have a clue about what was going on in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    ...peace Series

    Contributed by Paul Dietz on Sep 11, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,593 views

    A sermon about "peace" being one part of the Fruit of the Spirit [our Christian character].

    My beautiful wife has become hooked on the cable television show Shalom in the Home. It is what I call a Jewish version of the Dr. Phil Show. The difference is that Dr. Phil’s program is more of a talk show format where Rabbi Shmuley uses a hand’s on approach and gets his hands dirty by being ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Learning To Light The Way Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009
     | 3,346 views

    Today… just want to step back and help us grasp the process of being light. I think for many of us it may begin by clarifying the paradigm.

    We’re beginning a short series today… and at the heart of this series is a call to consider perhaps the most sensational words ever spoken to us… one phrase, seven words, spoken by Jesus… that lifts our lives into a whole new level of meaning… those seven words… “You are the light of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bragging Rights

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,746 views

    If we must boast, boast in the sufficiency of God’s grace.

    Title: Bragging Rights Text: II Corinthians 12:2-10 Thesis: If we must boast, boast in the sufficiency of God’s grace. Introduction Our story today reminds me of an incident told in E.M. Bounds’ book “On Prayer.” The storyteller said he woke one morning to the sound of hounds on the hunt. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Time For Healing Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 21, 2012
     | 8,210 views

    Presents Jesus the healer.

    Introduction Jesus’ ministry has started with powerful action. No sooner does he start to teach than he has his first encounter with an evil spirit, i.e. a demon. With a mere rebuke Jesus casts the demon out of his victim shrieking in agony. As Mark will show in this passage, that was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    An Act Remembered Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Dec 22, 2012
     | 4,682 views

    Mark presents the only act of devotion to Jesus we will see until his death.

    Introduction The Passion begins. Beginning now through the end of chapter 15, we may as well title the section, “The Death of Jesus,” for every scene is about his inevitable death. From early on Mark had intimated Jesus’ death, building the tension as his story progressed. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Chasing Donkeys

    Contributed by James Lowe on Feb 22, 2013
    based on 14 ratings
     | 26,671 views

    A sermon to the church concerning seeking God's direction instead of our own.

    Chasing Donkeys I Samuel 9: 1-10 I want to go back just a little to give you some history leading up to this scripture setting. Most of us have studied at least a little about Israel’s humble beginnings, beginning with Abraham and going through to the circumstances of this scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Leadership That Matters Series

    Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Nov 21, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,406 views

    Talk 2 in a series from Titus. The importance and characteristics of church elders.

    Mark McCrindle is social researcher from the University of NSW who is interested in the changing face of our country. Recently he sampled 5,000 people for their views on leadership (report 16 September 2010). Who is the leader you most admire in history? Winston Churchill was on top with 8.2% of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Partner In The Work Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Oct 4, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,883 views

    God provides for those with faith to partner in the work of the Gospel.

    Scripture Introduction In his bestselling book, How To Win Friends and Influence People, Dale Carnegie explains that when he met a businessman for the first time, he asked which sign of the Zodiac he was born under. Almost none of the guys knew, so Carnegie would ask the day of his birth so he ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Thomas H avatar

    An Extraordinary Introduction Series

    Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 4, 2010
     | 5,391 views

    In this extraordinary introduction, Paul introduces us to his letter to the Ephesians with a blessing of grace and peace - two words which neatly describe what Christ has done for us and which Paul develops in his letter to the Ephesians.

    Ephesians 1:1-2 As many of you know, for the last few years we lived in the former Soviet Union. I remember one morning a young man came up to me, wanting me to translate a letter from Russian to English for him. He had some acquaintance in an English speaking country and he wanted me to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist