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  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Me, Myself And I

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 6, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,932 views

    Often unable to distinguish between our wants and our needs, our selfishness rules the day and leads to conflicts and quarrels.

    Me, Myself and I TCF Sermon July 20, 2008 Think for a moment about some of those things that really annoy you. You’re in a line of cars where the road narrows down to a lane. You’ve been inching forward, but there are others, perhaps several others, who zip by you in the outside lane and move ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Principles Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 150 ratings
     | 14,360 views

    First of a series on "The Word On Worship. This sermon deals with the principles of worship.

    The Word On Worship The Word On Worship John 4:19-24, Acts 17:23, Ex. 20:1-6 “Christian churches have come to the dangerous time predicted long ago. It is a time when we can pat one another on the back, congratulate ourselves and join in glad refrain. “We are rich, and increased with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living A Focused Life - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by David Derry on Nov 21, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,237 views

    How to stay focused when tempted - Joseph vs. David

    Living a Focused Life – Part 2 November 10, 2002 This week as we continue our series, living a focused life, we will be talking about how to focus on what can’t be seen. Read about the Titanic from pages 1-2 of “Beneath the Surface”. Just as the sinking of the Titanic is reality, sadly every day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rise And Fall Of David

    Contributed by John Mccaherty on Nov 23, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 11,167 views

    David a mighty man of God, a man after God’s own heart, falls in to sin and finds forgiveness through repentance.

    The rise and fall of David By: Rev. John C. McCaherty November 17, 2002 Murphy Baptist Text: II Samuel 11, 12, Psalms 51 Introduction: David was a hero of the faith, mentioned throughout the Bible as God’s man, after Gods own heart. Mentioned in Hebrews 11 (the great faith chapter), “Who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Nov 27, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,466 views

    3 points of advice from God’s Word to help when the "Mr. Hyde" covers up the "Dr. Jekyll" in all of us.

    INTRODUCTION 1. I think we all would agree that we each have a desire to serve God. 2. So what happens when we flunk that? Have you been there? You are just going along thinking everything is great and all of a sudden you find yourself falling into sin of a habit, or a dependency, or a loose ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Regarding Rejoicing Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,393 views

    Paul urges believers to focus on rejoicing in Christ all throughout their days, and not just during coorporate worship.

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: February 14, 2001 Date Preached: February 14, 2001 Church: BBC (PM) Wed Night FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Great Imperatives for the Christian Walk Title: The Imperative Regarding Rejoicing Text: Phil 4:1-7 v.4 – “…rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Tale Of Two Lamps

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 15, 2012
     | 5,340 views

    In our lifetime we are presented with many choices, but what is it that we can choose? Another house? Another pair of shoes? What kind of drink? Another partner? Some time alone? A holiday? To trust or not to trust? To include God in our life?

    '...if My people who are called by My name humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.'" (2 Chronicles 7:14) In our lifetime we are presented with many choices, but what is it that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Glory In The Church

    Contributed by Ian Lyall on Oct 20, 2005
    based on 79 ratings
     | 9,266 views

    Part of the High Priestly prayer of the Lord Jesus Christ was that God’s glory might be in them. What our Lord prayed for is staggering.

    A story is told of a boy who was drawing a picture. His teacher asked what he was drawing. “I’m drawing a picture of Jesus, miss,” he replied. “But, Johnny, we don’t know what Jesus looked like.” Johnny paused for a moment, perked up, and said, “but they will when I’ve finished” We laugh at that ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Don't Let 'em Pull Your Strings!

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on May 14, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 4,660 views

    If you cannot or will not forgive, you are a puppet in the hands of the one who harmed you.

    Actress Molly Ringwold learned Survivor Tip #4 somewhere along the way, saying "From my experience, forgiving is the only way to survive." Obviously, we would be mistaken if we took our survivor tips directly from Hollywood. Unfortunately, many people do. But Molly Ringwold’s survivor tip didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Needle In A Haystack

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 25, 2003
    based on 154 ratings
     | 9,129 views

    Learn about how to find the right mate without compromise.

    Needle in a Haystack The Search for True Love I. Introduction Since I was a little shy when I was in high school, I didn’t ask many girls out on dates. So my friend came up to me one day and said, “Hey, I’ve lined you up with a great date for Saturday night. It’s all set.” “Who is it?” I asked. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church God Uses...gives Generously Series

    Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Feb 28, 2004
    based on 78 ratings
     | 13,421 views

    A series of messages about the characteristics of a church God would bless.

    “The church that God uses…loves to give” 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 I fail or succeed in my stewardship of life in proportion to how convinced I am that my life belongs to God. -Pearl Bartel -Ever wish you were more concerned about the things of God? Put your money there– the interest will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Blame Game

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 26, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 33,654 views

    We’re good at being blame-shifters. We blame fast food restaurants for making us fat. We blame tobacco companies for giving us cancer. But are we better off because of it? Let’s see what playing the blame game really accomplishes for us?

    THE BLAME GAME INTRODUCTION: We’re good at being blame-shifters. We blame fast food restaurants for making us fat. We blame tobacco companies for giving us cancer. We blame the church for our lack of spiritual growth. We blame God for the results of our poor choices. But the question is: do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Wilson avatar

    The Tortoise And The Hare- Trip Wires To Beware!

    Contributed by David Wilson on Nov 7, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,287 views

    In running the race set before us- we must be aware of dangerous trip wires that will keep us from moving forward in our quest for godliness.

    The Tortoise and the Hare While the real text that we’re going to deal with begins in Hebrews 12:12—it is so important to see the context of this chapter. It extends back a few chapters. Hebrews has a double-edged theme. On one hand the author is proclaiming that Christ is so much ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Flowers avatar

    Created To Become Like Christ Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,614 views

    Part 4 in series The Purpose-Driven Life, this message looks at Discipleship, the third of God’s five principal purposes for our lives.

    Created to Become Like Christ The Purpose-Driven Life, part 4 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers November 4, 2007 Good morning. I hope you are enjoying our church’s current emphasis on The Purpose-Driven Life. So far we have had about ten people sign up to be part of a small group. ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Steve Lawson avatar

    The Evidence Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 7, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,873 views

    It’s not the works that produce the faith but the faith that produces the works. It’s our actions that prove our faith.

    * Being Salt & Light – ZESTY! – Rev. Magazine, September/October issue, pg. 28 It could be that one of the greatest hindrances to evangelism today is the poverty of our own experience – Billy Graham Christians have become famous for what they don’t do. We don’t drink We don’t smoke We don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational