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  • Kent Lenard avatar

    Trust, Don't Lean

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Oct 14, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 7,433 views

    Trusting God’s wisdom not our own understanding

    Trust, Don’t Lean Prov 3:1 - 8, Matt 22:37-40, Gal 5:17 September 3, 2002 I. Last week I talked about the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives, and I ended up with a passage of scripture that needs more explanation. A. But first I want to read you a research report done by Barna ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Strategy For A Biblical World View

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Feb 13, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 8,037 views

    We are engaged today in a battle between world views. Ultimately our battle is not against flesh and blood. At stake are the hearts and souls of America’s youth, who are leaving the faith at an unprecedented rate.

    Illustr. - In a wealthy suburb of Indianapolis, a group of high school students were asked, "Was Adolf Hitler wrong in murdering millions of Jews?" They said yes. The interviewer then asked them why. They did not realize that their response was chilling. "Well, you see," they said, "Hitler was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Isn't Just For Kids

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,603 views

    Sermon to conclude 2006 VBS event

    (1) As I have already indicated this morning, a phone call from our national offices in Anderson late Thursday afternoon informing me that our scheduled missionary speakers were headed to his home state of Kansas, created a plan ‘B.’ Now I have had to go to plan ‘B’ before. Many years ago, when I ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    When God Gets Mad Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 12, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,125 views

    #7 in series. In this text we see An expression of Man’s irrevance,an example of Divine Displeasure and a demand for Jesus’ authority.

    A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 7 “When God Gets Mad!” John 2:13-21 John apparently considered the incident recorded in John 2 beginning in verse thirteen to be one of the more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Use It Or Lose It Series

    Contributed by Alan Peary on Jan 25, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,908 views

    This is the final in a series of 8 messages centered around the importance of changing the climate in which we live, work or play.

    Changing the Climate Part 8 of 8 USE IT OR LOSE IT The last 7 sermons I have preached have been based around a scripture from ACTS 1:8 “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Never-Ending Love Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 14, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,710 views

    Throughout salvation history, God acts out his loving nature. He continues to call people out of ’Egypt’: out of fear, out of oppression, out of loneliness, out of meaninglessness, out of bondage of every kind. He never gives us up.

    Sermon by Di Appleby Many of us have heard a parent’s anguish when talking about their teenager. Perhaps you were the teenager I am about to introduce to you. Perhaps you’re the parent. A 16 year old and the parent are engaged in constant battles. At this point in the story, she is barely ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Congratulations On Your Graduations

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 17, 2006
    based on 49 ratings
     | 29,539 views

    A graduation sermon that can also be applied to each one of our daily lives as well.

    Graduation day is finally here. I’m glad for those that are graduating, and I’m glad for their parents. It’s probably a toss-up as to which ones are the happiest. This is a graduation sermon and it will be directed primarily at Lee and Mike, who are our graduates this year. However, I want ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Where Is God Now?

    Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 31, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,699 views

    God uses people and processes to work toward the end of suffering; God uses us.

    Where is God Now? Exodus 3:13-15 04/17/05 2423 words 13 But Moses said to God, "If I come to the Israelites and say to them, ’The God of your ancestors has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ’What is his name?’ what shall I say to them?" 14 God said to Moses, "I AM WHO I AM." He said further, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Who Is Your Daddy?

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 15, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,213 views

    We must know our Father’s business in their lives ~ encourage our kids for God’s mission and call upon their lives. Even at time it may discourage you. This will keep your kids strong and encouraged.

    Opening illustration: "A seminary professor was vacationing with his wife in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. One morning they were eating breakfast in a little restaurant, hoping to enjoy a quiet, family meal. While waiting for their food, they noticed a distinguished looking, white haired man moving from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Greatest Generation

    Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Mar 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,050 views

    Tom Brokaw's book the Greatest Generation helps us to see what characteristics of the WW II generation we need to rediscover today.

    THE GREATEST GENERATION Introduction: Tom Brokaw refers to the current generation of Sr. Adults as the Greatest Generation. Of them He writes, “They came of age during the Great Depression and the Second World War and went on to build modern America – men and women whose everyday ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    “flunking Out” Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 20, 2011
     | 4,089 views

    Man's religion is at war with God's revelation.

    Introduction “God has no grandchildren is an old saying that expresses a life and death truth.” In the early days of the Congregational Churches in Puritan (Separatist) America, a matter in close connection to this statement arose. The half way controversy arose over the matter of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Where The Rubber Meets The Road Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 9, 2010
     | 6,880 views

    Exposition of 1 Cor 3:1-9 regarding carnality and immaturity that was causing division in the church

    Text: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9, Title: Where the Rubber Meets the Road, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/8/10, AM A. Opening illustration: Tell some story about being stuck with a needle, maybe that one about the needle going all the way through my hand…and say what they always say, “OK now, just a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Parry avatar

    Stumbling Series

    Contributed by Mike Parry on Mar 8, 2012
    based on 41 ratings
     | 48,298 views

    Jesus uses a child to point to His spiritual kids and the importance of not causing them to stumble. To avoid stumbling we are to guard others and discipline ourselves.

    “Stumbling” Matthew: King and Kingdom FCC – March 4, 2012 Text: Matthew 18: 6-10 Introduction: Turn in your Bibles to Matthew 18. This chapter is one of four major sermons of Jesus in Matthew. Matthew 18 has been called by many the “Discipleship Discourse.” In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Retraining The Mind, Body And Soul Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,992 views

    If we are to run the race in life that God has set for us, we must develop a lifestyle of training to be like Jesus. As one noted basketball coach once stated, “The will to win is not nearly as important as the will to prepare to win.”

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    Retraining the Mind, Body and Soul Ephesians 4:22-24 In the ancient Greek Olympic games, an athlete would begin training at least 10 months before the race. This training involved rigorous discipline including the athlete’s diet, his sleep habits, exercise routine, and daily running.
The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tim White avatar

    Guidelines For Youth Ministry

    Contributed by Tim White on Apr 2, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,695 views

    Paul encouraged Timothy in his demanding service with these words and set forth an example for him that would lead to success and leadership.

    Guidelines for Youth Ministers - I Tim. 4:12-16 (A charge for a new youth director, the church and the youth). Illustration: A youth pastor wanted to illustrate something to his students. He placed some valuable objects on small tables around the room. On one of the tables was a Bible. There was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist