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    The Poor Widow Series

    Contributed by Neil Partington on Jul 31, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,778 views

    Many people give, but it really doesn’t show their committment to God. Today, we are going to look at a widow who didn’t give much by society’s standards, but she gave it all.

    When I was growing up, I participated in several organizations that held fundraisers. The High School band held the biggest fundraisers twice a year to support our band trips (Disney World, Boston, Canada, etc…). Because I didn’t have the money to go on the trips, it was important for me to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jochebed Series

    Contributed by Neil Partington on Jul 31, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,815 views

    Mom have to make some difficult decisions. Jochebed was one of those women. In the end, it was her faith that helped her through.

    The second grade teacher had been giving a lesson on science. She had explained about magnets and showed how they would pick up nails and other bits of iron. Now it was question time, and she asked, “My name begins with the letter M and I pick up things. What am I? Billy, a little boy on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Phoebe- Servant Of God Series

    Contributed by Neil Partington on Jul 23, 2007
    based on 35 ratings
     | 12,670 views

    Where can we see examples of servants of God? Paul tells us that Phoebe is one of those examples. Though we don’t know a lot about Phoebe, we do know that she was a deacon and servant to many.

    The book of Romans is an interesting book written by Paul to the Church of Rome The purpose of the book was for Paul to do three things: 1. To introduce himself to the church and enlist their help in spreading the Gospel 2. To develop and defend the truth of the Gospel message he had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Potiphar's Wife Series

    Contributed by Neil Partington on Jul 23, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,760 views

    There are many women in the Bible who have integrity and faith, but not all women. Today we are going to look at a woman of trickery and shame.

    Just off the shore of North Carolina on the island of Cape Hatteras is a village known as Nag’s Head, a small shoreline town where, back in the 1800’s, the “wreckers” lived. These “wreckers” made their living gathering up parts and cargo from ships that had run aground in the night. But these ships ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    An Inquisitive Woman At The Well Series

    Contributed by Neil Partington on Jul 5, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,501 views

    It’s odd that Jesus did not reveal who He was to His closest followers, but instead reveals Himself to a Samaritan woman at a well. Was it b/c He needed to share it with someone? Or was it b/c she believed and He knew her heart?

    From time to time, all of us have felt the sting of rejection We might have been rejected from our friends, our families, our jobs, or maybe even the church Rejections brings with it pain and suffering, the feeling of abandonment and loss And by no means is it a characteristic that we eagerly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jephthah's Daughter- A Woman Of Faith And Grace Series

    Contributed by Neil Partington on Jul 5, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 22,971 views

    We all make dumb mistakes. Jephthah certainly did when he made a vow to the Lord that could affect someone else. That someone was his daughter. This sermon looks at the story as it lifts Jephthah’s daughter up as a woman of grace and faith.

    How many of us have ever done something that was really dumb. How many of us have promised something that we can’t fulfill Or we have put our foot in our mouth. This morning we are going to continue our series on women in the Bible by looking at a woman who has no name We know her as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Faith Of An Unnamed Woman Series

    Contributed by Neil Partington on Jun 28, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 17,693 views

    We all remember people throughout history who have made an impact. But what about the unnamed people who impact us as well. Today we look at one of those unnamed women who had an impact then, but also now.

    An unnamed woman characterized and remembered by her physical suffering. Day in and day out, this woman was reminded of her uncleanliness She was forbidden from worshiping God in the temple And she was to be removed from society so as not to contaminate others Our Bible’s refer to her as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Abigail- A Woman Of Strength And Courage Series

    Contributed by Neil Partington on Jun 28, 2007
    based on 60 ratings
     | 66,372 views

    Men do dumb things from time to time. Nabal was drunk and refused to help David out. Thanks to Abigail, Nabal’s life was spared. Abigail acted is a model that we all need to follow.

    This morning, we are going to begin a new series on women in the Bible. This is a series that I would like to preach on for the rest of the summer I did this series several years ago and received a lot of good feedback So often, we focus on the men in the Bible and we forget about the other ...read more

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    Choosen By God Series

    Contributed by Neil Partington on May 29, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,971 views

    Everyone wants to feel welcomed, but our society makes people feel unappreciated. Fortunately, the cross declares that this is not the way God deals with us. We are choosen by God.

    We live in a cutthroat society. Our schools and our culture are designed for competition. And we live our lives with an “I’m better than you” mentality. Many of us were taught to go to school, get good grades, and get a good job. And once you graduate, send out as many resumes as possible because ...read more

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    Love Means What? Series

    Contributed by Neil Partington on Feb 23, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 28,660 views

    We hear all the time that we are to love each other, but what does that really mean? Today we are going to take a look at what Jesus might have meant by "loving each other as I have loved you."

    I wonder why it’s such a compliment to tell a woman she looks like a breath of spring, but not to tell her she looks like the end of hard winter. Isn’t that the same thing? I wonder why it pleases her to say time stands still when you look into her face, but not to say her face would stop a clock. ...read more

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    Scripture- What A Wonderful Tool Series

    Contributed by Neil Partington on Jan 30, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,623 views

    The mission field use to be outside of the US, but now the mission field is in our own back yards. Teaching our congregation the basics of scripture will impower and enrich our faithful families. Let’s look at the basics of God’s Word.

    This morning, we are going to tackle the second "Christian Survival 101 topic: Scripture. I fully recognize that we could talk about scripture all day long and still not scratch the surface of this topic. My goal this morning is to look at what scripture is, try to understand what Paul wrote in his ...read more

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    Fruit Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Neil Partington on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,536 views

    Everyone is familiar with a hammer and a screwdriver. These are common tools. Does God have tools? Today we will look at nine tools that God provides for us to use.

    Last week I asked you two simple questions. The first was “Are you 100% committed to Jesus Christ?” The second question was “Are you 100% committed to this church?” Following the service, I had one person approach me and tell me that they aren’t 100% committed to Jesus, but they are going to work ...read more

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    Are You Committed? Series

    Contributed by Neil Partington on Oct 19, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,758 views

    For the Apostles, they believed that their journey with Christ was over. The really was, their journey with Christ was just beginning. When the Holy Spirit came to them, they became committed to Christ and the Church.

    Last week I shared with you that one of my favorite things to do is to go canoeing. I have looked at Rock Lake, and I am looking forward to going out next spring. This morning, I would like to talk to you about another one of things that I love to do, and that is backpacking. My love of ...read more

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    Trinity. What's That? Series

    Contributed by Neil Partington on May 24, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,190 views

    This sermon helps us to look at God’s character in regards to the Trinity. It only scratches the surface of this doctrine, but is written to help the congregation begin to look at God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit

    Genesis 1.26 1.In the Jewish culture, a familiar term that is used during worship and regular conversation is the word Midrash. 2.A Midrash is a type of biblical interpretation found in rabbinic literature. 3.Midrashic interpretations usually pay close attention to the meanings of individual words ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ