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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Where The Bible Speaks... Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 23, 2007
    based on 106 ratings
     | 14,973 views

    Does it matter if matter if we change Bible terminology? If we add to God’s thinking because we think we can "improve" upon His Word? Consider these thoughts.

    OPEN: A man once told of purchasing his first pickup truck. And he also bought a book on gasoline engines because he was afraid of being ripped off at the service station. He wrote: “The first time I took the truck in for repairs, I smugly wrote down what the problem was and what needed to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living The Life Given Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 26, 2012
     | 5,071 views

    We like to think about what life would be like if only our conditions changed. What we need to be thinking about is how to live well with the conditions already given.

    Introduction What would you change about your condition if you could? You know that if you changed, then you would be able to get closer to God and to serve him better. Would it be your job? Getting out of school? Perhaps you would like to change your very body – be taller or shorter, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Ending The Year In Faith, Beginning The Future In Hope Lamentations 3:22-23 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 23, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,893 views

    Today, as we reflect on the year behind us and look ahead to the year before us, we are reminded of God’s faithfulness, His guiding hand, and the hope we have in Christ.

    Ending the Year in Faith, Beginning the Future in Hope Lamentations 3:22-23 Introduction Today, as we reflect on the year behind us and look ahead to the year before us, we are reminded of God’s faithfulness, His guiding hand, and the hope we have in Christ. Psalm 90:12: "Teach us to realize ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Week 4: Rethinking A Quid Pro Quo Kind Of Faith (Sermon Adapted From Pete Metzger) Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 23, 2021
     | 3,491 views

    Do we think that goes owes us for what we do for him?

    Quid pro quo. Do you know what that Latin phrase means? It translates literally as “this for that.” Conversationally, we might say, “I scratch your back, you scratch mine.” For example, if I head out on vacation and ask my neighbor to take my garbage to the curb while I’m away, it’s perfectly ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Abraham: A Journey Of Faith - Setting A Peacemaker Pace Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 25, 2016
     | 9,334 views

    God's promises make it so that we don't have to cut others off to get ahead. We already have heaven so we can afford to be generous to others.

    We’ve all seen those drivers—the ones that keep changing lanes because they believe this will catapult them ahead of traffic so they arrive at their destination a whole two minutes faster! These lane weavers put others at risk because of their self-centered drive to get ahead. Not ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Cure For Troubled Hearts Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 26, 2020
     | 8,064 views

    To find the cure for your troubled heart, look ahead to the place Jesus is preparing for you, look up in prayer to your Heavenly Father, and look within at your Partner, the Holy Spirit.

    Turbulence is the number one concern of anxious flyers. So much about it seems dangerous, but Patrick Smith, a commercial airline pilot who flies Boeing 757’s and 767’s, assures flyers that turbulence seems a lot worse than it actually is. Smith writes: “For all intents and purposes, a plane ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Rejection Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 29, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,885 views

    Our text takes place about three days from the death of Jesus. In Mark 12 we are allowed to peer into the dark days ahead through the eyes of a parable…more of a preview.

    Five Powerful Words from the Last Week of the Life of Jesus REJECTION Mark 12:1-12 Introduction Last week we heard Jesus give the third passion narrative - a clear description of what was to happen when they got to Jerusalem. On the way he stops and heals Blind Bartimaeus. Mark 11 records the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Life Of Constant Triumph

    Contributed by Arnold Anoya on Mar 1, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,893 views

    God’s will for our lives is for us to live in constant victory. Choose to live ahead of your contemporaries. Choose to live above your circumstances. Choose to live beyond your capabilities.

    INTRODUCTION: Paul gave us the reason for thanksgiving.God’s will for our lives is for us to live in constant victory. In spite of this and other scriptures, why is it still a difficult task to convince many of us that God wants us to constantly live a victorious life? I. CHOOSE TO A LIFE OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Let's Take A Look At God

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 27, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 12,762 views

    When you think of God, who or what do you think of? This sermon encourages the hearers to take a fresh look at the God of all creation.

    “Let’s Take a Look at God” Zeph. 3:17 INTRO – When you think of God, who or what do you think of? What is your favorite name for Him? - Father - Lord - God - Savior - Redeemer Tonight, I want us to take a look at God. Not that we have never done this before, but let’s just gaze upon Him one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Confusion-Free Christianity

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,578 views

    You are worse off than you think. But, you are also better off than you think. Do understand this is to rid yourself of confusion.

    CONFUSION-FREE CHRISTIANITY (Romans 5:12-15) Confusion is a big problem in our world today. Perhaps one of the best examples of confusion I have ever seen is this past week, on TV. They were showing hundreds of Iraqi people, standing in the streets, shouting and screaming their support for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Flowers avatar

    God Is Out There! Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,654 views

    If we are to take the words of Jesus seriously, we must understand the way God thinks - or at least understand how differently God thinks from us.

    Following Jesus, part 6 God is Out There! Wildwind Community Church November 6, 2005 Isaiah 55:9 (MSG) 9 "For as the sky soars high above earth, so the way I work surpasses the way you work, and the way I think is beyond the way you think. We have a hard time grasping how God thinks. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Rodelio Mallari avatar

    The Believer’s Precious Possessions

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 14, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,219 views

    When we think of something precious, we think of something that is to be cherished and watched jealously. As believers, there are some things which we possess that are truly precious.

    Intro: When we think of something precious, we think of something that is to be cherished and watched jealously. (Give examples) As believers, there are some things which we possess that are truly precious. All the material wealth that we esteem will one day perish. All the people we count to be so ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    The Verdict On Sin

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 2, 2012
     | 2,707 views

    If we hear the word sin, we think of sins plural. We think of our lists. What is on the sin list? Which list? Whose list?

    LSD (Lysergic acid diethylamide) - Produces delusions of grandeur. - It gives a feeling of exaltation. - You can take a trip into a make-believe land - Students used LSD to expand their outlook on life - Thinking you can jump from a building and fly - Having an overpowering sense of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dancing With The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 4, 2015
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,000 views

    In Acts 10 - God loves to challenge our thinking, He confronts our "box thinking" and He leads us to new doors of opportunity and transformation.

    Scripture: Acts 10:44-48 Acts 10:44-48English Standard Version (ESV) The Holy Spirit Falls on the Gentiles 44 While Peter was still saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the word. 45 And the believers from among the circumcised who had come with Peter were amazed, because the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Roshelle Brenneise avatar

    In The Midst Of The Lampstands Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jan 12, 2024
     | 1,593 views

    Instead of thinking of Revelation in terms of beasts, dragons and plagues, think of it in terms of Heavens perspective on history, Jesus’ sovereign control and ultimate triumph over evil.

    January 13, 2024 Everyone is curious about the future. Economists, meteorologists, farmers, etc. use information from the past to forecast what will happen in the future so that the best choices can be made in the present. Christians are also very curious about the future, especially about ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist