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    Be More In Me Than Me

    Contributed by Sherry Proskine on Sep 8, 2008
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    To go we have to follow. To follow we have to die. Anyone seen carrying his cross, it was clear he was on his way to die. This word picture describes dying to personal pursuits and following Him completely. This is the key to a successful spiritual life

    A person’s last words are very important to us. We listen very carefully to every word. We seek to understand more of Jesus and to learn what He taught His disciples and what that means for us today. Today, let’s take a look at Jesus’ lasts words written for our instruction. Matt. 28:19 We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In His Presence My Cup Runs Over

    Contributed by Sherry Proskine on Aug 20, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,332 views

    We all want to be happy. We try hard to hold onto happiness. But, happiness is dependent on happenings. There’s something far more outlasting available to us--Joy.

    Open: Ever notice when your cup of happiness is full, someone always bumps your elbow? You’re no longer happy. Maybe even a little wet! That little action just stole your Happy away. Why? Because happiness is dependent on "happenings". What goes on around you--circumstances—they dictate ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Opportunity In The Vineyard

    Contributed by Sherry Proskine on Aug 11, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,748 views

    God has work for us to do in His vineyard--the Church. Are we willing?

    When the Romans used to attack a city, it was sometimes their custom to set up at the gate a white flag, and if the garrison surrendered while that white flag was there, their lives were spared. After that, the black flag was put up, and then every man was put to the sword. Throughout our lives, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It Is Finished

    Contributed by Sherry Proskine on Aug 6, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,694 views

    Before the Cross, is His story...who He was and why He came. After the Cross, there is nothing. Nothing more to come. All that is needed has been done. It is finished.

    Open: Bible tells us "God made Sabbath for man." For rest and to remember the work of Jesus Christ Today: Special Sabbath Easter This week-end represented Jesus’ death, burial and resurrection. God had a plan. It started in the garden-- 1 sacrifice for 2 people Later nation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Decisions Determine Our Destiny

    Contributed by Sherry Proskine on Mar 4, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,043 views

    We all have the same choice to travel life’s road with God or without Him.

    Decisions Determine Our Destiny Open Illustration: In the area of the Maramures you have the "Merry Cemetery". To mark the graves someone has done a picturesque detailed carving along with a poem illustrating the life of that person. By looking at these markers and reading the poems we can know ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Un-Forgivenss Creates A Debt

    Contributed by Sherry Proskine on Nov 21, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,687 views

    Un-forgiveness says, "They owe me". When we don’t forgive, it creates a debt from what someone has done to us. We can even create a debt to ourselves.

    Un-forgiveness Creates a Debt Illus. Hold up a glass of water. How heavy do you think this glass is? The total weight isn’t so important, it’s how long you try to hold it. If I hold it for a minute--not a problem. An hour--my arm will ache. Hold it for a day--you better call an ambulance. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Life-Changing Guarantee

    Contributed by Sherry Proskine on Nov 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,136 views

    God offers us a guarantee. His love, protection and guidance is seen in the Scriptures. It is a guarantee that will absolutely change lives.

    A Life-changing Guarantee Open: What good is the Bible? Do we really need it? How useful is it for us today...some 4000 years later. Illus. Nowadays when you buy an appliance, anything electronic...they offer you a guarantee. So if you scratch it, drop it, immerse it...it’s covered and will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Much Land Does A Man Need?

    Contributed by Sherry Proskine on Oct 3, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,452 views

    Jesus isn’t asking to give up all that we have, just that one thing that stands between us and following Him. We can choose today to walk a fresh walk of freedom.

    HOW MUCH LAND DOES A MAN NEED? Mark 10:17-22 Opening Illustration: Leo Tolstoy once wrote a story about a successful peasant farmer who was not satisfied with his lot. He wanted more of everything. One day he received a fantastic offer. For 1000 rubles, he could buy all the land he could walk ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Pattern Of God's Will

    Contributed by Sherry Proskine on Aug 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,759 views

    Understanding God’s will is not a hidden mystery. His Word gives us guidelines to follow.

    The Pattern of God’s Will Open: Illustration: Many years ago a man was sailing from Ireland to England and as the ship entered the harbor in the evening, all that could be seen was a confusing array of lights. He wondered how the captain could hope to navigate into the harbor safely with such ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You Wearing Jesus Today?

    Contributed by Sherry Proskine on Aug 1, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,277 views

    We know who is our neighbor, but, the question is; are people seeing Jesus in us?

    Are Your Wearing Jesus Today? Opening: Illustration: Little girl afraid of thunderstorm, Father holding her tight told her not to be afraid, Jesus is with her. He is never far away. She says, "Yes, Daddy, but sometimes I need Jesus with skin on." Many say they are Christians. Many say they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Overcoming Your Giants

    Contributed by Sherry Proskine on Jul 23, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,506 views

    To overcome a battle, we need to understand whose battle it is.

    Overcoming Your Giants Opening; Illustration: Mama eagles are caring loving creatures. Somewhere along the line the mama eagle decides it’s time the baby eagles learn to fly. She takes the little eagle out of the next and flies up as high as she can go. At this point, she drops the fledgling, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Owner's Manual For Life

    Contributed by Sherry Proskine on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,217 views

    A manual we can always trust.

    "Owner’s Manual For Life" OPENING: Illustration: Use handful of "owner manuals" for curling iron, alarm clock, cell phone, digital camera, cooking stove etc. (Hold up each individually and say... This one shows me how to operate this camera...and so on.) It will take us a lot longer to know ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational