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  • Chris Surber avatar

    The Courage To Declare

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 24, 2008
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    Let us stay engaged in the battle waging around us. Let us be filled with the courage to declare. Amen.

    “The Courage to Declare,” I Thessalonians 2:1-8 Introduction A soldier in one of the regular batteries of the army of the Confederacy had displayed conspicuous bravery in a dozen engagements while serving with his gun as a cannoneer. At the battle of Chickamauga he was assigned the duty of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • John Johnson avatar

    What The Church Ought To Be Part 1

    Contributed by John Johnson on Nov 10, 2008
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    We should not interested in finding the approval of men, but our spiritual life is determined by the approval of God.

    From the time we are born until the time that we die, we want approval and attention. We often here little children say, “Watch me daddy,” “Look at me, mama.” Teenagers want more than anything else to be popular. They are careful to dress in an acceptable manner. They try to talk in an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Walking Worthy Of God Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 11, 2008
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    Fourth in series looking at John Brown Covenant of 1858, New River Baptist Church Covenant, brief exposition of 1 Thess 2:10-12

    Text: Eph 5:15, 1 Thess 2:1-12, Title: Walking Worthy of God, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/10/08, PM A. Opening illustration: Mark Twain expressed similar thoughts about the meaningless of life in view of man’s inevitable death. Shortly before his death, he wrote, “A myriad of men are born; they labor and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    No Failure

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 18, 2008
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    In our text, it appears that Paul was a failure but only in the eyes of the world, not in the eyes of the Lord. 1- He was insulted but daring 2- He was accused but pure 3- He was displeasing but pleasing

    INTRO.- ILL.- Pete walked up to his teacher’s desk, holding a report card with a big red F. "If I were you," said Pete, "I would change this while you still can." "Why is that?" asked the teacher. "Because my daddy told me that if I brought home one more failing report card, someone was going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Behavior In This World

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 20, 2008
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    Let’s consider Paul’s behavior and how it applies to us. 1- Authoritative - no 2- Gentle - yes 3- Blameless - yes

    INTRO.- Our behavior in this world. ILL.- Admiral David Glasgow Farragut (July 5, 1801 – August 14, 1870) was the first senior officer of the United States Navy during the American Civil War. When Admiral Farragut’s son was about ten years old, the father said in his hearing, that when he was old ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thank God For Committed Christians

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 20, 2008
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    In our text, we see something of what a committed Christian is. 1- They receive the Word of God 2- They imitate other Christians 3- They suffer for Christ

    INTRO.- ILL.- How many electrical engineers does it take to change a light bulb? None. They simply redefine darkness as the industry standard. This sounds similar to many things/jobs in life. Many people don’t know how to do the job they are supposed to do or else they don’t want to do the job ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Stopping Power Of Satan

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 1, 2008
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    How does Satan stop Christians and the cause of Christ? 1- Supposedly through death 2- Forcefully through sin 3- Briefly through separation

    INTRO.- Who’s got the power? It depends on the person you’re talking to. ILL.- In the financial world, it’s Warren Buffet. Mr. "Combover" (Donald Trump) may think he’s got it, but not compared to Warren Buffet whose wealth stands at $62billion dollars. Trump’s wealth is $3 billion. Not too ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    How Ministers Serve The Church And The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008
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    The way to serve God in the church, is to build it up by proclaiming the gospel, by helping those who come to faith to grow, and by encouraging them to become mature believers who in turn can bring others into God’s kingdom.

    Lee is a 19 year old Uni Student. He’s been a Christian for some 5 or 6 years, having been converted through his youth group and he volunteers as a leader of the youth group on a Friday night. Violet is a 70 year old retiree. She’s still energetic enough, in bursts at least, to be keen to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Giving Away Our Hearts

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 12, 2008
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    Discover the joys and demands of giving our hearts in service to others.

    Someone has said “There are two kinds of people: givers and takers; the takers eat better but the givers sleep better.” How are you sleeping at night? In my last church there was a young man named Chris who gave a testimony one Sunday. In his testimony he said “All my life I have been a taker. From ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    A True Brother, An Honest Teacher Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jun 2, 2008
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    Ministering among the church with integrity and in sincerity.

    1. The church in Thessalonica is new & strong. 2. The leadership is growing, their influence is spreading, and their love is expanding. a. I’m sure it was an exciting time for them. b. In a place where there was no church, now Jesus is turning their lives right side up. c. And with their new ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    Sensitive Servanthood Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jun 2, 2008
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    We should to deal with others with skill and grace.

    1. “The ability to avoid offense” & “sensitive perception” 2. “a keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others.” • That’s how the DICTIONARY DEFINES “TACT” • The ability to deal with others with skill & grace. • The Bible declares: Prov 15.23 A man has joy by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    A Real Man

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 7, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,353 views

    Fathers Day - A "real man" is able to express love, works for others, lives a real life, and makes a real difference

    A Real Man CHCC: June 15, 2008 (Father’s Day) INTRODUCTION: Happy Father’s Day. This seems like a good day to talk about men. Do any of you miss the days when men were men and women were women and we all appreciated the difference? People have all kinds of ideas about what a “real man” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Andy Grossman avatar

    "God's Plan For A Godly Man"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 9, 2008
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    Qualities of a godly man

    “God’s Plan for a Godly Man” Father’s Day – 2008 June 15, 2008 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12 As apostles of Christ we could have been a burden to you, but we were gentle among you, like a mother caring for her little children. We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Disciplemaking Dads Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 15, 2008
    based on 31 ratings
     | 39,877 views

    Recognizing that men need some affirmation for a change, this sermon thanks dads for 10 things.

    Disciplemaking Dads 1 Thessalonians 2:10-12 Rev. Brian Bill 6/15/08 [Show video called, “Father’s Day Memories.”] Dads, we want to say thanks today. Normally the pattern for preachers, me included, has been to magnify moms on Mother’s Day and to diss dads on Father’s Day. ABCnews.com posted a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    A Mothers Love

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 18, 2008
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    A Mothers day message. I. Instill a respect for scriptures II. Instill an authentic faith III. Instill a desire to minister

    SC A MOTHERS LOVE 1 THESSALONIANS 2:7-8 2 TIMOTHY 1:5-3:12 This sermon was gleaned from numerous sources on SC and from my own study INTRO- PAUL IN 1 THESSALONIANS IS TALKING TO THE PEOPLE AND THE CHURCH. HE IS LETTING THEM KNOW ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene