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  • Stephen Fournier avatar

    The War Of Self-Control

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Aug 28, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 10,038 views

    TITUS 1:8 / PROVERBS 16:32

    THE WAR OF SELF-CONTROL TITUS 1:8 / PROVERBS 16:32 There was once an elderly couple that was traveling through the upstate NY. As they were driving along they saw a sign that said, "Helicopter" rides ahead". Pa said to Ma that he always wanted to ride in one of them helicopters. So they ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Seasoning Our Giving Series

    Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 11, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,708 views

    Part of a Christmas series that focuses on making Christ more a part of His season.

    “SEASONING OUR GIVING” TEXT: 2 Corinthians 9: 6-15 Sunday, December 8, 2002 In 1983, 5,000 people nearly staged a riot at a Hill’s Department store in Chesterton, WV. Displays were knocked over, people were pushed, shoved and grabbed, and it was an ugly scene. The same year in Wilkes ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "What We Can Learn In The Wilderness" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 9, 2005
    based on 215 ratings
     | 46,525 views

    In what ways can we learn to identify things that seek to devour us when we are in our wilderness experiences? How can we overcome these temptations that try to drag us down?

    Iliff and Saltillo Churches February 13, 2005 “What We Can Learn in the Wilderness” Mark 1:9-15 INTRODUCTION: Today is the first Sunday of Lent. Jesus is almost ready to begin his public ministry, but first He must go through some things as final preparation. He had to identify ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Eating Green Beans

    Contributed by Billy Blackmon on Feb 17, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,705 views

    We are commanded to be thankful for any difficulties (green beans) that come our way.

    Thanking God for Green Beans Luke 17.11-19 Six green beans sat on his daughter’s plate, untouched. Mike Benson says that sort of thing usually didn’t bother him, but that night it did. “Eat your green beans,” he told the eight-year-old. “Dad, I’m full to the top.” “You won’t pop,” he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understand His Power

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,149 views

    Personal encounter with God through the power of the resurrection.

    (Pre-service intro) We are celebrating an event that over a billion people around the world are gathering this day to celebrate: An event more people will bet on than the Super Bowl An event more people will cheer than the Oscars An event more people will partake of then the O.J. trial. (Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Funeral

    Contributed by Rick D Brackett on Oct 11, 2006
    based on 57 ratings
     | 127,096 views

    A funeral sermon for a middle-aged man but could be adapted for any age.

    “FUNERAL SERVICE” (56 year old man) Opening Remarks On behalf of the family I would like to thank you for the kindness that you have shown during this very difficult time. Thank you for the flowers and food, for the cards and calls, and especially for your presence and prayers. It is in times ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Right And Wrong Ways Of Dealing With The Future Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 29, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 11,929 views

    Ninth in a series on the book of James. Deals with both the right and wrong ways to deal with the future.

    A STUDY OF THE BOOK OF JAMES Sermon # 9 “Right and Wrong Ways To Deal With the Future” James 4:13-17 Mankind has always demonstrated an almost insatiable desire to know the future. Psychics in this country rake in millions of dollars annually ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Wants To Live Forever?

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,100 views

    A look at what the Bible says about resurrection and immortality and whether this is a good or a bad thing for us.

    Introduction Immortality. For many it is the ultimate goal. To live for ever and never die. Woody Allen said “I don’t want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve immortality through not dying.” In many works of fiction immortality is on offer, probably, the most famous of which ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Produce Or Perish Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,788 views

    Parables for Stewards, Pt. 4

    PRODUCE OR PERISH (LUKE 13:6-9) The fig is highly valued not only by the Jews but also her neighbors (Ps 105:33). The Israelites were promised fig trees in the Promised Land (Deut 8:8). In Palestine and other warm climates the fig yields two crops annually, one in June and one in August. Figs can ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Being Forces For God And Good

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,574 views

    In the season of Advent we are awakened to be forces for God and good.

    Title: Being a Forces for Good and God Text: Romans 13:11-14 Thesis: In the Season of Advent, we are wakened to be forces for God and good. Context: Romans 13 is a chapter in which the Apostle Paul instructs us on how to live as Christians in light of the imminent return of Jesus Christ. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Our Great And Faithful Provider Series

    Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Aug 14, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 20,042 views

    God is your great and faithful provider whether you are someone important or even a nondescript widow.

    One of the great themes found over & over in the Bible is that regardless of the times in which people lived & the problems they faced there was no problem or need which God could not meet if they simply trusted & obeyed Him. I call to your attention the key verse from last week’s story in which ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Give Them Jesus! Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on May 18, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,514 views

    Jesus makes some exclusive claims…but He has the right to do so because He offers what NO ONE else can! In our efforts to reach the lost, let’s make sure we give them what they can’t get anywhere else…let’s give them Jesus!

    TEXT: John 14:6-8 TITLE: “Give them something they can’t get anywhere else!” SERIES: The Growing Church Part 2 TOPIC: Evangelism OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church PROP.: Jesus makes some exclusive claims…but He has the right to do so because He offers what NO ONE else can! In our efforts ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Blessings In Cracked, Clay Pots

    Contributed by Paul Dietz on Jun 21, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,235 views

    Last in a series of sermons on Earthen Vessels

    I recently read a peculiar story about a family in Lander, Wyoming that had gone to their local refuse dump to dispose of some unwanted family items that were either busted or greatly abused. As they were emptying there junk into a large dumpster, the man of the home saw something that caught his ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "A Call To The Undecided"

    Contributed by Frankie Melton on Jun 23, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 14,414 views

    A call to those who are hesitating to make a decision for Christ.

    “A Call to the Undecided” 1 Kings 18:17-39 It was Thursday, May 1st, five days after Aron Ralston had first entered Utah’s Bluejohn Canyon on what should have been an eight-hour, 13-mile hike. But on his way, while scrambling through a narrow section of the sandstone slot, Ralston dislodged a 1, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hocus Pocus

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 25, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,185 views

    There are numerous shows depicting empowered teens fighting vampires, demons and they also learn to cast spells. A generation is being encouraged to play with a spiritual power that God forbids.

    1 Samuel 28 NIV Saul and the Witch of Endor 1 In those days the Philistines gathered their forces to fight against Israel. Achish said to David, "You must understand that you and your men will accompany me in the army." 2 David said, "Then you will see for yourself what your servant can ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed