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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    The Two Most Sacred Words In The American Religion Of Materialism Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 15, 2001
    based on 200 ratings
     | 4,910 views

    Evaluation of our desire to "Charge it!" and God’s instruction toward choosing contentment.

    Introduction: In the American religion of materialism, there are two words more sacred than any other: "Charge it!" - Yet, consider the following two scenarios in evaluating the intelligence of using plastic: 1. Ellin is 30 years old. She has a $3,500 balance on her Citibank credit card at 18% ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lamb

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 21, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 3,909 views

    The scene of the sacrificial lamb is important to understand the book of Revelation.

    THE LAMB REVELATION 5:1-14 OPENING ILLUSTRATION… Robert Beringer, The Easter People, CSS, 1984, p. 14 I can still recall a geography lesson from elementary school in which we learned that the southernmost point of Africa is a point, which for centuries has experienced tremendous storms. For many ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    This Thing Called Love

    Contributed by Robert Laymance on Feb 11, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 5,146 views

    The Love that the Bible talks about and the working of it thru the Child of God.

    After searching textbooks and reference materials, the meaning of Love was right there in front of me in 1-john.4:8..God is LOVE... The word Love in scripture is mainly used in two ways, the word agape means the Attitude of love, the God-like kind of love, and the word phileo which means the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Treasures Of The Snow

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 22, 2000
    based on 66 ratings
     | 7,200 views

    The contrast of the snow to a Christian’s life

    JOB 38:22 "TREASURES OF THE SNOW" A) Twenty five times the Bible speaks about snow! * 21 in O.T. and 3 in the N.T. * Five times in the book of Job! * The word "snowy" is found one time in the O.T. * I love this time of year. (1) SNOW COMES FROM THE LORD! * Job.37:6 * So does everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope Floats, But Faith Walks

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 5,230 views

    In the midst of life’s storms, it takes faith to walk upon the crests of the waves.

    Hope Floats, but Faith Walks Background Text: Matthew 14:22-33 A. Location affects perception - When in the midst of a crisis, we are not only influenced by our own emotion, but by the emotion and perception of others. (“Boy I’d hate to be in your shoes” “What are you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Friendship With The World Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 5,957 views

    Man cannot love the world and love God.

    Friendship with the world James 4:1-10 The 4th chapter of James begins with a discussion of fights and quarrels. But too truly get a feel for what we are talking about we need to understand that we are literally talking about wars and battles. The root cause of these conflicts are the selfish ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Running The Race To Win

    Contributed by Shane Facemyer on Oct 29, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,095 views

    This is a sermon that will challenge us to not be content with our place in Christ, but to RUN the race, not just jog it lazily, but RUN TO WIN!

    Running The Race To Win Say this with me: THIS MESSAGE IS FOR ME. (REPEAT 3x’s) 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 MSG (24) You’ve all been to the stadium and seen the athletes race. Everyone runs; one wins. Run to win. (25) All good athletes train hard. They do it for a gold medal that tarnishes and ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Ready Or Not

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 11, 2005
    based on 55 ratings
     | 8,937 views

    The parable of the 10 women waiting for the bridegroom to appear enlightens us as to how we should await the coming of Christ Jesus.

    Ready Or Not – Matthew 25: 1 - 12 Intro: A young man applied for a job as a farm hand. When asked for his qualifications, he said, "I can sleep when the wind blows." --- This puzzled the farmer, but he took a liking to the young man and hired him. --- A few days later, the farmer and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Rich Man, Poor Man

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Sep 1, 2005
    based on 51 ratings
     | 9,465 views

    Lazarus and the rich man. A look at the eternal consequences of our earthly choices.

    Luke 16:19-20 (NLT) Jesus said, "There was a certain rich man who was splendidly clothed and who lived each day in luxury. [20] At his door lay a diseased beggar named Lazarus. A Story of Two Men  There are many divisions amongst people – Racial – Socio-economic – Cultural  A ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ascending God's Hill

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 8, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,899 views

    The way into God’s pesence, and the consequent blessing.

    ASCENDING GOD’S HILL A Psalm of David. 1 The earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; 2 for he founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters. 3 Who may ascend the hill of the LORD? Who may stand in his holy place? 4 He who has clean hands and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mike Turner avatar

    Where Is The Lord God ?

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Jul 17, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,126 views

    Sermon based on the question asked by Elisha the prophet after Elijah was received up into heaven.

    Where Is The Lord God ? 2 Kings 2:1-15 The name "Elijah" means "Yah is God" Elijah was one of the greatest prophets of all times. He was a man who possessed the power of God, preached the word of God without compromise, and a mighty man of prayer ! Tonight I want us to look ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fully Equiped Christians

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Aug 22, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,514 views

    learn what to add to your Faith in order to be a fully equiped Christian.

    2 Peter 1:3-1:11 “But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, 6 to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, 7 to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. 8 For if these things are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    He Refused

    Contributed by Tony Skaff on Mar 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,990 views

    Faith shines by the stands we take before we experience anything. Moses was an example.

    1stBBC He refused Heb 11:24-26 By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter; Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    8 Ways To Obtain Favor Pt.3

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 20, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,794 views

    If God and His word and His men in authority are ignored there will be no friut and no favor!

    8 Ways to Obtain Favor Pt.3 Text: Isaiah 1:18-20 Come now, and let us reason together,” Says the LORD, “ Though your sins are like scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They shall be as wool. 19 If you are willing and obedient, You shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How Not To Pray

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 27, 2005
    based on 94 ratings
     | 8,387 views

    Brief Message w/ good illustrations...In answering the disciples request "Teach Us To Pray", Jesus told them how NOT to pray: Don’t Pray HAZY, Don’t Pray CRAZY, and Don’t Pray LAZY. Powerpoint at website.

    How Not to Pray Mt. 6:5-13 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html "The proper way for man to pray," said Deacon Lemuel Keyes; "The only proper attitude is down upon his knees." "Nay, I should say the way to pray," said Reverend ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist