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  • Tim Smith avatar

    The Ministry And Meaning Of Friendship Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
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    We have a fundamental need and desire to be in relationship to other people. God knew that and so God gives us the gift of companionship and help from each other. You and I were created for relationship with each other.

    The Ministry and Meaning of Friendship Genesis 2:18, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, John 15:1 David W. Smith writes Chuck had been perhaps the most hard-working salesman in his company’s history. He usually spent 65 to 75 hours a week at the office when he wasn’t traveling. And when he was on the road ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Escape From Lonesome Valley Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 24, 2008
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    There are numerous that we face that can pull us and distract us from serving the Lord. It is important that we know the Word of God, so that we maybe able to escape from their pull.

    Escape from Lonesome Valley Eccl. 4:9-12 Intro In our evening services we have started a sermon series entitles, “Salvation from Destructive Emotions.” I am not leading this series, because I am a psychologist or psychiatrist. I am leading us through this series, because there is a vast realm ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The - First Light - Factor Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 5, 2008
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    To some people, the world is a dark and difficult experience. But in the midst of their frustration, there is the hint of eternity that makes them hope that there is something more than they are presently experiencing.

    (Twenty years ago I heard a preacher give a sermon with the same kinds of opening and closing illustrations. It left such an impression on me that I have waited all this time to preach this specific sermon.) OPEN: Nine men lay trapped more than 200 feet beneath the ground in a coal mine in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Slowing Down Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 28, 2008
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    Every moment is scheduled in our lives. The Bible tells us that all this hurrying has dramatic negative effects on us. So how can you slow down? The strategies I’m going to share with you today to slow down your life to a more rational, reasonable pace a

    Slowing Down When You’re Running On Empty Ecclesiastes 4:4-8 John Ortberg tells the story of calling a wise friend to ask for some spiritual direction not long after moving to Chicago. I described the pace of life in my current ministry. The church where I serve tends to move at a fast clip. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Proof Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Oct 28, 2008
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    How can we tell if we fear the Lord sufficiently? How can we tell if we love him enough? What is the proof?

    The Proof (of the Fear of the Lord) Sermon 3 in Fear of the Lord series Eccl. 12:13 Dale Rooks, a school crossing guard in Florida, tried everything to get cars to slow down through the school zone. But nothing worked…until he took a blow dryer and wrapped it in electrical tape, making it look ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What Is Truth? Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 2, 2008
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    We can know the truth about God, ourselves and the world.

    ECCLESIASTES 1 WHAT IS TRUTH? Ecclesiastes 1.3-11 S: Truth C: Revelation Th: Confusion Pr: We can know the truth about God, ourselves, and the world. CV: We will clearly communicate the transforming truth of the Bible. Type: Inductive PA: How is the change to be observed? • Find the truth and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Perseverance

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Oct 26, 2007
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    HOLDIN ON FOR JESUS

    PERSEVERANCE INTRO: HOLD ON!!!!!!!!!!!! 1: DETERMINATION A) THE ACT OF DECIDING DEFINITELY AND FIRMLY B) AN ACT C) SOMETHING THAT TAKES US DOING SOMETHING D) THE ACT, ACTION IS REQUIRED PHYSICAL OR MENTAL SOMETIMES BOTH POINT: THIS IS THE FIRST WORD USED IN THE MEANING OF PERSEVERANCE A ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Stewardship, A Personal Testimony

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Oct 27, 2007
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    A personal stewardship testimony emphasizing the need for balance in life.

    Before I start, I need to define one important term. The device on the table is not a scale. You can find scales in the bathroom, the doctor’s office, the meat market the truck stop etc. I personally don’t like scales -- the last time I used one I weighed 160 pounds. The correct term for this ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Are The Wise Really Wise?" Ecc Pt 3 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 1, 2007
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    Are the wise really wise if they do not have God in their lives? Solomon says “No they are not!”

    “Are the wise really wise?” Ecclesiastes 2:12-26 Opening Timer Illustration: Set timer for 30 minutes – Did you know - What happens in 30 minutes? “Mission Maker Magazine”, page 18, Edition 2008, (www.WorldChristianDatabase.org). 7,764 souls began life in the world 3,444 souls meet Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Releasing The Blessing

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007
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    Shows how to release the blessing in ones life.

    Releasing the Blessing Text: Ecc 11:1-6 Ecc 11:1-6 NKJV Cast your bread upon the waters, For you will find it after many days. (2) Give a serving to seven, and also to eight, For you do not know what evil will be on the earth. (3) If the clouds are full of rain, They empty themselves upon the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    "Everything In Time" Ecc Pt 4 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 7, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,651 views

    Solomon tells us that timing is everything in life and life goes through many stages and we need to know what time it is.

    “Everything in Time!” Ecclesiastes pt. 4 On the lighter side of life: Proverbs from Fourth Graders A 4th grade teacher collected well-known proverbs. She gave each child in the class the first half of the proverb, and asked them to come up with the rest. Here is what they came up with: Better ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Is Work Meaningless?" Ecc Pt 5 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 13, 2007
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     | 4,880 views

    Is work meaningless? According to Solomon it is if you are working for the wrong reason and for the wrong person.

    “Is Working Meaningless?” Ecc. pt 5 Opening Illustration: From Blue Fish TV – “Motivational Message” Thesis: Is work meaningless? According to Solomon it is if you are working for the wrong reason and for the wrong person. Scripture Text: Ecc. 4:1-16: 1Again I looked and saw all the oppression ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    "Stand In Awe Of God" Ecc Pt6 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 19, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,219 views

    The believer must come to church with a sense of awe for God and listen to what the Spirit is saying about broken vows and the misuse of money. If we fail to invite God into our lives then we will live a meaningless life and that life will be a life of mi

    “Stand in awe of God!” Ecclesiastes Pt 6 Opening Illustration: What happens in 30 minutes? Have a timer with on the pulpit – set it for 30 minutes in front of everyone. The lesson from the timer is what motivated Solomon to write the book of Ecclesiastes because time was running out for him and for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Does God Want Us Miserable?" Ecc Pt 7 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,282 views

    Does God make us miserable so that we cannot enjoy life’s pleasures. Solomon contemplates this question as he looks at his own life. The question could be phrased this way too, “Is there no such thing as happy ever after without God?” Many say that happil

    “Does God want us miserable?” or “Is there a happily ever after without God?” Ecc. Pt. 7 Opening Illustration: How valuable is our time” from Blue Fish TV Hands on illustration - Do the timer – set it for 30 minutes! Thesis: Does God make us miserable so that we cannot enjoy life’s pleasures. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Poor Wise Man

    Contributed by Terry Hagedorn on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 13,924 views

    THe fourth WIse Man is the most important of all.

    The Poor Wise Man Pastor Terry Hagedorn Calvary Baptist Church Reedsville, WV There was another wise man. There were not just three wise men! Tradition says that there were three because the wise men brought three kinds of gifts: gold, frankincense and myrrh. (Gold speaks ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist