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  • Rick Kallstrom avatar

    America In Crisis

    Contributed by Rick Kallstrom on Jan 26, 2003
    based on 75 ratings
     | 7,426 views

    Today, in America, people of all walks of life have strayed from the very foundation upon which our country was built. The seeds or corruption have grown and flourished and as a country, we are reaping what we have sown.

    AMERICA IN CRISIS The people of Iraq live today under the dictatorship of Saddam Hussein. Iraq is a country where women have no rights, where men are persecuted and tortured if they dare make any anti-government remarks, and where all people live in constant fear. Until recently in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Meaning Of Man Series

    Contributed by Chris Smith on Feb 11, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,136 views

    What does it mean to be created in the Image of God, and the institution of the cultural mandate to fill and subdue the earth.

    The Meaning of Man Job 7:17 "What is man that You magnify him, And that You are concerned about him, Psalms 8:4 What is man that You take thought of him, And the son of man that You care for him? Psalms 144:3 O LORD, what is man, that You want to know him? Or the son of man, that You think of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Future Doesn't Look So Good Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 28, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,540 views

    We can be confident about the future.

    STANDING TALL: THE FUTURE DOESN’T LOOK SO GOOD Matthew 6:25-34 S: Courage Th: Fear of the Future Pr: WE CAN BE CONFIDENT ABOUT THE FUTURE. ?: How? How can we do it? KW: Reminders TS: We will find in our study of Matthew 6:25-34 three reminders about worry that will enable us to be confident ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gideon - Small Steps To A Big Impact

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 12,472 views

    Gideon’s example shows us what God can do with people who will follow him even in the small things.

    Introduction play Nothing Ever Happens by Del Amitri Describes a world that is not liked. The situation is no good. It refers to injustice, American business snap up Van Goghs for the price of a hospital wing. The Second World War, burning down the synagogues. And says it never changes, no matter ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    When Fathers Fail Nations Fall

    Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 26, 2003
    based on 215 ratings
     | 12,778 views

    Across the board American fathers have failed. They have failed their children by being absent from the lives of their children. The Bible shows us that when fathers fail nations fail. America is in danger of failing

    I heard that a man once had this conversation with God: "God, why did you make woman so beautiful?" God said: "So you would love her, marry her and be a father." "OK God, but why did you make her so illogical?" God said: "So she would love you, marry you and have your children." I suggested that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why?

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on Sep 19, 2001
    based on 111 ratings
     | 12,265 views

    Addresses some of the questions that arise from the tragedy of the 9/11/01 bombings

    Introduction When I was a kid, I was afraid of a lot of things. Like many kids, one of the scariest times was that moment after my Mom tucked me in, and shut off the light and I lay awake in my bed, waiting for sleep to come. I had some serious concerns. I liked to lay on my stomach and hang my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The King Is Coming

    Contributed by James May on Nov 5, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 16,115 views

    Isaiah spoke words of comfort to Israel even though God had already revealed the judgment to come. Those words of comfort still ring true to the Body of Christ today.

    THE KING IS COMING! Isaiah 40:1-11, "Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God. Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her, that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned: for she hath received of the LORD’S hand double for all her sins. The voice of him that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Fear Of Change Series

    Contributed by Aaron Burgess on Nov 20, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 20,655 views

    This sermon talks about a major hindrance to changing our sinful habits which is the fear of change itself. The apostle Paul is an example of man who fought change. "Kick against the goads?"

    THE FEAR OF CHANGE Acts 9; Acts 26 Someone once said that there are 572 known phobias or fears. Let’s see if you have any of these fears? Acrophobia – fear of heights. Arachibutyrophobia – fear of having peanut butter stuck to the roof of your mouth. Ballistophobia – fear of bullets. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When You Feel Trapped

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 104 ratings
     | 10,411 views

    When you are trapped you must take risks, realizing your life has a divine destiny. You must trust in the providence of God.

    The book of Esther contains one of the most intriguing stories in the Bible. The plot is full of twists and turns, and the ending is a surprise resulting in the reversal of fortunes. The story begins simply enough with a king holding a banquet. King Xerxes of Persia has just spent six months ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Moses In The Muddle

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 31, 2000
    based on 85 ratings
     | 7,417 views

    Moses was a mortal, a mediator, a mentor and a man of God.

    A cartoon showed Moses coming down from the top of Mt. Sinai with the Ten Commandments written on stone tablets in his hands. He’s giving a report to the children of Israel and says, “It was hard bargaining — we get the milk and honey, but the anti-adultery clause stays in.” That is seen as bad ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    An Irrevocable Promise

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jun 30, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 6,727 views

    God’s Promise is primary. Works won’t help becuase salvatin is by faith alone.

    So, what’s wrong with rules? Life couldn’t continue if we didn’t have rules to govern it. It’s good to teach your children to always say please and thank you. To knock before entering a room, to clean up after themselves. It’s important to know that blue and green should never be seen; that white ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Aaron Burgess avatar

    God Can Use You Series

    Contributed by Aaron Burgess on Mar 24, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 30,544 views

    Many of us have some preconceived ideas about who God can use but Rahab tells us that God can use anyone, even me.

    God Wants To Use You! Joshua 2:1-13 Elmer Towns tells about a member of a motorcycle gang who was converted to Jesus Christ dramatically and the first Sunday he did the only thing he knew he should do and so he went to church. Nobody in the church knew him and he walked down to the second aisle ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "His Terrible Swift Sword" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 21, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,941 views

    The sword of the Spirit is God’s weapon to do His work in us, and our weapon against the enemies named in verse 12 (#23 in The Christian Victor series)

    “…and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God” “Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord; He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored; He hath loosed the fateful lightning of His terrible swift sword; His truth is marching on.” - Julia Ward ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Mike Molenaar avatar

    Fighting Spiritual Battles

    Contributed by Mike Molenaar on May 4, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,839 views

    Not only do we need to be prepared defensively against spiritual attacks but we must also counter attack with a great offense.

    John 14:1-14 After Jesus showed his love by washing the disciples feet he said, "I tell you the truth, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them. We are blessed if we know the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Becoming An Eternal Example

    Contributed by David Watters on Mar 18, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,765 views

    During Holy Week, Jesus recapped His ministry of three years for His Disciples. Looking at Holy Week helps each of us know what becoming an Eternal Example really means.

    Sermon: Becoming an Eternal Example Scripture: Matthew 21: 1-11 Good morning. This is a day the Lord hath made, let us be glad and rejoice in it…Amen?…Amen. Well, what have you been thinking about this week? I’m sure we all have had to deal with trying to make our incomes stretch to meet the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist