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  • Tony Miano avatar

    How To Draw Near To God (Part 1)

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Jul 14, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
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    In James 4:7-10, James gives us ten-point road map that shows us how to draw near to God. Let’s look at the first three stops in verses 7-8.

    How To Draw Near To God (Part 1) James 4:7-8 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church June 24, 2001 Introduction: Having spent the last three weeks studying what conflict looks like, the inevitable question that begs to be asked is, “So, what do we do about it? If God opposes ...read more

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    Using Comparisons Between The Traditional Versus Progressive Outlooks In Cr

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001
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    Using Comparisons Between The Traditional versus Progressive Outlooks in Cross-Cultural Evangelism

    Using Comparisons Between The Traditional versus Progressive Outlooks in Cross-Cultural Evangelism Introduction - Throughout the world there is a growing trend towards more effective - contextual evangelistic approaches. Increasing evidences of God using preaching that draws from people’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Prayer For God's Direction

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Mar 10, 2001
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    We can use Jabez’s prayer like a compass...N-never ending favor; S-significant influence; E-enabling touch; W-wary of the enemy.

    A Prayer For God’s Direction 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church March 11, 2001 Introduction: As some of you know, Mahria and I had the opportunity to go to a pastor/spouse retreat at the end of January. We spent a few days in Pismo Beach with other ...read more

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    How To Avoid Partiality (Part 1)

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Mar 17, 2001
    based on 85 ratings
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    Starting this morning, and for the next two weeks, we are going to talk about the issue of partiality, the problem of favoritism, and how we can avoid it in our personal lives and the life of our church.

    How To Avoid Partiality (Part 1) James 2:1-7 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church March 18, 2001 Introduction: I know a story of a boy who was about thirteen years old and he loved to play baseball. For the boy, baseball was a place where he could forget about his poverty ...read more

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    Christ's Equality With God

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 15, 2000
    based on 42 ratings
     | 6,585 views

    We’re going to look at Jesus’ equality with God in nature, His equality with God in power, and His equality with God in authority.

    Christ’s Equality With God John 10:30 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church December 17, 2000 Introduction: We are getting closer and closer to Christmas. I hope that all of you have your shopping done. I hope all of you have your houses sufficiently decorated. I hope ...read more

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    Too Busy To Listen

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 28, 2000
    based on 182 ratings
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    There is a passage in the Gospel of Luke that talks about two sisters and their attitudes and methods for spending time with the Lord. One of the sisters had her spiritual priorities straight. The other was too busy to listen.

    Too Busy To Listen Luke 10:38-42 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church December 31, 2000 Introduction: A few weeks ago, I was talking with Pamela and Linda after church. We were talking about the fact that while it is good to study God’s Word verse-by-verse, it’s also ...read more

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    A Funeral For A Friend

    Contributed by Scott Cody on Nov 13, 2003
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    A personal reflection on the life of a great man and the example he left us all to follow.

    A man bought a parrot, but when he got him home, the parrot started cursing and biting people. They tried everything from soft music to talking nicely to it, but nothing worked. One day, after the bird let out a string of expletives, the man, in a fit of anger grabbed the bird and threw him into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Proper Use Of God's Name Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Jarvi on Feb 27, 2007
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    Learning the right way to use the name of the Lord in our every day life.

    Good morning. We are continuing our series on “Values That Make A Difference.” Today, we are talking about “The Proper Use of God’s Name” or “Thou shalt not use the Lord’s name in vain.” God doesn’t want us to not misuse it, but wants us to learn how to use it and use it properly. That’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus' Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 19, 2005
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    The Last Supper was not just an ordinary meal, where Christ made extraordinary claims - it was the Passover meal with important sybolism. This meal is the foundation of a Christian Thanksgiving. Student ministry PowerPoint format.

    [JESUS’ THANKSGIVING DINNER] Slide Graphic – Norman Rockwell painting of family at Thanksgiving Dinner Slide Verses – It was just before the Passover Feast. Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he now showed ...read more

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    Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 29, 2002
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    When we really pray and mean these 7 words in the disciple’s prayer we are transformed in at least 6 awesome ways! (Praying Like Jesus - part 4)

    Praying Like Jesus – part 4 “Give us This Day…” Skit…on Lord’s prayer For three weeks now we have been plunging the depths of the greatest prayer that was ever prayed. AND, during our study we have seen just like the skit illustrated, that there is so much more to this prayer then we had ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Where Was God? Series

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Sep 23, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,408 views

    In order to understand God’s actions on 9/11 and in our personal tragedies, we must understand God’s character.

    Sept. 22, 2002 John 11 “Where was God?” INTRODUCTION I got a new cell phone this week – same phone #, just different phone. I never had a cell phone before I moved to West Virginia. I didn’t see the use in having one. But now that I have one, it’s great! When I’m on the road, I can ...read more

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    Jesus: The Fulfillment Of The Old Testament Law For Us

    Contributed by Joe La Rue on Feb 19, 2009
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    A consideration of the nature of the Old Testament law, and how Jesus fulfills it for us.

    TITLE - Jesus: The Fulfillment of the Old Testament Law for Us SERIES - Matthew’s Portrait of Jesus As The Fulfillment of God’s Promises (Sermon # 5) TEXT - Matthew 5:17–19 DATE PREACHED - February 22, 2009 COPYRIGHT © JOE LA RUE, 2009 (ALL RIGHTS ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Health Plan

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 6, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
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    God has a divine health plan that will bring healing and wholeness to every part of an individual’s life and it’s called the church, “The Body of Christ.” This health plan originated in the loving heart of my God and you’re God “Abba” Father. His assigne

    “God’s Health Plan” Opening Thought: In modern medicine today we have heard of people choosing to be frozen in hope of one day being thawed out at some unknown future day when medicine has conquered disease and dying. The mindset here is people want to be resurrected so as to live forever in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Take Up Your Cross And Follow Me Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 1, 2007
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     | 9,701 views

    Self-Denial, Cross-bearing and Obedience are the central elements of being a disciple of Jesus Christ.

    At this time of year, most people have completed their holidays and are back focusing on work. Were your holiday’s what you expected? The following are actual responses from comment cards given to the staff members at Bridger Wilderness Area in NW Wyoming. -Trails need to be reconstructed. Please ...read more

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    Commandment Five Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 3, 2009
     | 5,447 views

    The relationship to authority

    Honor thy father and thy mother Exodus 20:1-12 Back in 1976 when they first opened the CN tower in Toronto; Herb and two of his friends decided they’d go to the top and really see the city. One of his friends was from Moncton and the other was from Amherst. Well, after they got to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist