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  • Keith Andrews avatar

    Empty Cisterns

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on Oct 4, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 16,288 views

    You may be sitting here fully understanding that you could be going down the wrong road. You have seen warning signs that your life may not be pleasing to God. And you want this to change.

    Three Warnings of Empty Cisterns Jeremiah 2:4-13 All Scripture Marked NLT: Tyndale House Publishers. (2004). Holy Bible : New Living Translation. "Text edition"--Spine. (2nd ed.). Wheaton, Ill.: Tyndale House Publishers. All Scripture Marked “The Message”: Peterson, E. H. (2002). The Message : The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heavenly Minded Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 16, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 16,388 views

    Paul is telling us that as believers our mind is to be focused on God and His purposes.

    Heavenly Minded Text: Col. 3:1-4 Introduction 1. Illustration: A wise person once said, "A man’s life is governed by his thoughts; he will ultimately become that which dwells most on his mind. “You are what you eat.” Engulf yourselves with His presence, put Him in your mind, Become more ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Party Line Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on Oct 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,662 views

    If you were brought up in George Mueller’s orphanage as opposed to one of the state-run facilities for orphaned children, would there be a difference? Definitely, all of your opinions, philosophies, values, and ethics would be worlds apart.

    Romans Series Title: The Line in the Sand Message Title: The Party Line Scripture: Romans 1:2 Romans 1:2 2 the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures In politics, the line or the party line is an idiom for a political party or social movement’s agenda, as well ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    "Un-Comfortably Numb"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,342 views

    A sermon about giving one’s life to Christ, and the importance of bringing children up in the faith.

    “Un-Comfortably Numb” Luke 19:1-10 By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Parkview UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN Zacchaeus was chief among tax collectors, and I’m sure his parents never would have dreamed that he would turn out the way he did. You know why? Because Zacchaus’ name means “Pure” or ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    I Know Where I Need To Be Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,688 views

    Our sin is that we do not know who or where we are, or where we need to be. We can discover that by setting no boundaries, taking risks, and finding that in God we are already where we need to be. Luther Rice Memorial Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD

    “Watch where you plant your feet!” That’s the command I hear every time I work in the garden. “Watch where you plant your feet!” My job is to clear out dead leaves and old twigs. I open up the flowerbeds for spring. But to do that I have to step into the flowerbeds; I cannot reach all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whom Shall I Fear?

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Oct 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,793 views

    In 732 AD, Charles Martel, AKA "The Hammer", stopped the Islamic invasion of Europe and preserved the future of Christianity for a thousand years. Was Charles choosen by God?

    The date was October 11, 732 A.D. The place was southern France in the modern day province of Poitou-Charentes. On that date, two mighty armies met on a wide rolling plain between the ancient, walled cities of Tours and Poitiers. Their confrontation is known as the “Battle of Tours,” and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Gospel According To Paul

    Contributed by Richard White on Apr 30, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 2,169 views

    What was the message Paul preached and why was it so effective?

    RO 1:1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God-- 2 the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures 3 regarding his Son, who as to his human nature was a descendant of David, 4 and who through the Spirit of holiness ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Uzziah Must Die

    Contributed by Charles Hughes on Nov 24, 2005
    based on 46 ratings
     | 29,753 views

    What we had been trusting in has been revealed to be flawed. Our confidence: our faith in ourselves, in our military, in our power, in our wealth, in our “goodness” has been called into question. In this message, Dr. Charles Hughes challenges you to

    Uzziah Must Die We’re living in, perhaps, the most critical period of time in the history of the church. In the past few weeks, we’ve seen the entire atmosphere of the whole world changed forever. America will never be the same way it was prior to September 11th. The church has also changed. We, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Reflections Of The Heart

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Apr 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,640 views

    Your personal identity resides in your soul. As John Lawson once said, if your soul is stolen, that’s the ultimate “identity theft.” The most dangerous thief of all isn’t out to steal your worldly goods. After all, possessions can be replaced, but your s

    A few years ago, when the new Volkswagen Beetle was introduced, one feature that received lots of attention was the claim to be burglarproof. Volkswagen bragged there was no way anybody could steal their car. To demonstrate their point, VW hired a highly skilled burglar and called a news ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Power Of Unity

    Contributed by Tim Parsons on Jan 16, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 116,078 views

    This message Deals with Unity in our Body

    The Power of Unity... psalm 133 What does the word Unity mean...Well, #1 it means oneness, Perfect harmony, All in one agreement, Ps 133...-3 Eph 4:3...Endeavoring to keep the unity of the spirit in the bond of Peace. Eph 4:13. Till we all come in the unity of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Does It Mean To Be Directionally Challenged?

    Contributed by John Mccaherty on Nov 19, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,730 views

    What’s the worse thing that can happen to us in this world? Sickness, Loss of love one, Job loss Actually Jesus says that the world will set stumbling blocks in front of us, in order to lead us into sin. The worst thing is to live life only to loose it.

    What does it mean to be Directionally Challenged? Matthew 18:7-14 kjv Matthew 18:7-14 Mt 18:7Woe unto the world because of offences! for it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh! therefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut them off, and cast them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Canfield avatar

    Google: What Are You Searching For? Series

    Contributed by Mark Canfield on Nov 9, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,194 views

    Is there one site that has the answers to the most relevant questions we face everyday of our lives? During this 5 week series, join us as we search together for the solutions to life’s most basic questions.

    GOOGLE: What Are You Searching For? Page 5: How to Upload My Life As an elderly man lay dying, his Self-centered children began fighting over his money. Not wanting to GIVE them any - He gathered his priest, his best friend and his attorney to his death bed. "I’m dying, and I want to take my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Remember Your Chains

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 13, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,615 views

    It’s important as believers that we remember the chains of sin - remembering where we came from helps us grow into where we’re going in Christ, and much of this world is still in chains.

    Remember Your Chains TCF Sermon November 5, 2006 Turn with me this morning to a passage from Psalm 107 Psalms 107:10-16 (NIV) 10 Some sat in darkness and the deepest gloom, prisoners suffering in iron chains, 11 for they had rebelled against the words of God and despised the counsel of the Most ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Rest Of The Story

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 17, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 15,311 views

    A Christmas message.

    Dakota Community Church December 10, 2006 The Rest of the Story We all know the Christmas Story. Why are we here today more than 2000 years after these events took place? Does this message have any bearing on us today? I want to share with you today the rest of the story, what God was doing in ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Willem Slomp avatar

    Running The Race

    Contributed by Willem Slomp on Jan 5, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,107 views

    Make every effort to keep your eyes fixed on the Lord your God

    READ: HEBREWS 12: 1- 15 TEXT: HEBREWS 12: 14-15 SING: PSALM 125: 1,4 PSALM 18: 7, 9, 10 PSALM 38: 7, 8, 10 HYMN 9: 1-5 HYMN 10: 1, 9, 10 Beloved congregation of our Lord Jesus Christ, brothers and sisters: The author of the letter to the Hebrews begins chapter 12 by picturing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed