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  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Personal Choices; My Loaded Gun

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 30, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
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    The power of choice is considerable...so are the consequences. How can we make responsible choices that honor God?

    The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever. Psalm 111:10 (NRSVA) Croft Pentz is quoted as saying: Of all creation, only man can say yes or no to God. This message is all about our freedom and the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Isaiah 40 - Comfort My People Series

    Contributed by Gene Brooks on Aug 12, 2012
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    Isaiah wrote Isaiah 40 to teach Israel that comfort is found in the Messiah who is a sovereign Shepherd, an incomparable Creator, and a strengthening Savior.

    Opening thought: Ever had someone tell you to get out of your comfort zone? Those who say that want you to get out of your complacency, drop the laziness, get moving, do something you’ve never done before, try something risky. In today’s passage, Isaiah encourages us to find a real ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Worry About My Anxiety!

    Contributed by James Groce on Jul 30, 2002
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    But are there any benefits of worry??? Depends on who you are.

    I. Intro A. All of us fall victim to anxiety. B. Tears at the mind, keeps us up at night, consumes our thoughts, causes stress. C. But are there any benefits of worry??? Depends on who you are. D. Read 1 Pet. 5:6-8 1. Anxiety is a direct ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    My Readiness Can Change The World Series

    Contributed by James Kirkland on Oct 25, 2010
     | 5,277 views

    To run a marathon of 26 miles, you must first be able to run a single mile. Being prepared is being ready for the task at hand.

    Matt 24:36-44 (NIV) Opening scripture 36 "No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 37 As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. 38 For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Making My Living Hope Real Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016
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    Living hope is a matter of looking ahead rather than looking around

    ENGAGE/TENSION In general, I tend to be a pretty optimistic person. But I’ve got to admit that it is getting harder and harder to be hopeful about life here on earth in the 21st century. Let’s face it, 2016 didn’t exactly get off to a great start: • This week, the stock ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Be Holy In All My Conduct Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016
     | 11,621 views

    Being holy as God is holy means living as a stranger in a strange world

    ENGAGE/TENSION A California driver’s license examiner told about a teenager who had just driven an almost perfect test. “He made his only mistake,” said the examiner, “when he stopped to let me out of the car. After breathing a sigh of relief, the boy exclaimed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Never Lost My Praise

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on Apr 23, 2013
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    Praising the Lord should not depend on the circumstances of your life

    20 Then Job arose, tore his robe, and shaved his head; and he fell to the ground and worshipped. 21 And he said: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, And naked shall I return there. The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; Blessed (or Praise) be the name of the Lord.” 22 In all this Job did ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A.c.e. Up My Sleeve

    Contributed by Sir Rodeheaver on Jul 7, 2016
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     | 6,145 views

    A life verse, only because of the death of One; the Abundant, Confident and Eternal life of the believer.

    Subject: The Shepherd Modified Subject: The Good Shepherd Thesis: The Good Shepherd providentially cares for His flock. Objective: To trust in the provision and care of our Lord. Psalm 23 – the funeral passage. I say that because so many people place this passage of scripture on the memorial ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    My Self-Esteem And What Became Of It

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 2, 2019
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    Self-esteem is detrimental to the health of the Christian and to the health of the church. Christians must cultivate humility of spirit that permits them to serve Christ and to serve their fellow saints.

    “If there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Managing My Talents God's Way Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 20, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 36,629 views

    God has given us spiritual gifts, talents, and abilities to use in servicing God and others.

    Last week we began a three part sermon series focused on stewardship, taking care of what God has given to us. NIV Psalm 24:1 The earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; Our memory verse passage reflects that God owns everything. We have been given our time, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Managing My Treasure God's Way Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 20, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,660 views

    Practical sermon on managing our money according to God’s priorities, encourages living within means, being content with what we have and tithing.

    Ps. 24:1 As our memory verse reflects everything on the earth is the Lord’s, however he gives us each a portion to use. How we use the portion given to us is called stewardship. Over the past two weeks we have looked at how we are stewards of the time and talent God have given us. We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Is God's Plan For My Finances? Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jan 25, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,429 views

    First in a series on Getting a Grip on My Finances looks at the meaning of stewardship.

    (Powerpoint slides available) SLIDE 1 [Opening Activity Begin The following items are needed: 1. An empty, old bottle 2. A large key made of cardboard and spray painted gold. The key will have the verses of Matthew 6:19-21 printed and attached to one side. "Don’t store up treasures here on earth, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Personal Choice; My Loaded Gun

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 11, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,787 views

    Our rights and responsibilities are like the tension on the trigger of a loaded gun; properly handled they are a blessing -- improperly handled they are dangerous.

    February 10, 2002 1Now let¡¦s talk about food that has been sacrificed to idols. You think that everyone should agree with your perfect knowledge. While knowledge may make us feel important, it is love that really builds up the church. 2Anyone who claims to know all the answers doesn¡¦t really ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    What My Mother Taught Me

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Mar 27, 2002
    based on 90 ratings
     | 11,518 views

    The greatest thing about motherhood is pouring your life into your child. How many times has a middle-aged mother disciplined her daughter, and then realized, “I’ve become my mother?” The truth is that we often become what our mothers have taught us.

    WHAT MY MOTHER TAUGHT ME By Jerry Falwell The Los Angeles Times carried an article in 1995 with the title, “Things My Mother Told Me” that suggested: 1. Mind your manners and always write “thank you” notes. 2. Brush your hair. 3. Appearance matters. 4. Never marry a man in order to change ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ovidiu Radulescu avatar

    Your Blessings Come, My Will Be Done

    Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Oct 14, 2008
    based on 64 ratings
     | 27,323 views

    Prophets ought to be encouraging but Isaiah said, "You are going to die." Hezekiah was hesitant about dying. He didn’t want to die. He wanted to live. After all, who wants to die? He was a good king, by comparing him with others. He got rid of the Baal

    Did you know that some people live too long! Have you ever known anybody like that? Hezekiah did. He lived too long. As the years go by, you ought to get sweeter but some folk get sour and rotten. I’d like you to look at this. Come over here to second book of Hezekiah 2:1.... Are some of you ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist