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  • Gregory Neill avatar

    Wise Friends Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 22, 2007
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     | 5,220 views

    Part 7 in a series from Proverbs dealing with friends and relationships.

    Wise Friends Scripture Reference: Proverbs 18:24 I. Introduction A. The Not-So-Good Neighbors 1. Bob and Sara were not so good friends and neighbors. 2. They decided to be friendlier when they saw a moving van at the house next door. 3. Sara baked a cake and she and Bob proceeded next ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Working For God

    Contributed by Tommy Hames on Sep 12, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 40,877 views

    A message designed to show Christians how they can be valuable workers in God’s kingdom.

    WORKING FOR GOD II Kings 6:1-7 PURPOSE To show Christians a valid approach to working for God and encourage them to get busy. INTRODUCTION As Christians we should be busy working for the Lord. In II Kings we find some steps that will direct us into valuable kingdom work. It tells where to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Anxiety To Acceptance Series

    Contributed by Christopher Hill on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 2,880 views

    Jesus’ experience at Mt Olives demonstrates his voluntary submission to crucifixion and how we are to handle a "No" answer to prayer. He demonstrates his humanity in his grief as he walks the path from Anxiety to Acceptance.

    Hope Community Church February 8, 2004 Bro. Chris Hill Contemporary American culture values the independent thinker who can make quick decisions. I have even read in some of my leadership material that a true leader is not somebody who can make a good decision but one can make any decision. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    He's Still Standing

    Contributed by Alex Shepherd on Oct 28, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 18,169 views

    Sermon preached @ Dr. A. J. Malone’s 39th anniversary banquet in Seguin, Texas October 2004.

    Rev. Malone is still Standing Psalms 1 Introduction: this message was preached @ St. James Baptist Church, the 39th Pastor’s anniversary banquet in October 2004. There are a number of places, businesses, institutions that were opened and thriving in Seguin Texas when the St. James Baptist Church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Peacemaker" Series

    Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 8,331 views

    Jesus saw us in our "war" and in His Compassion, He longed to bring us "peace."

    “The Peacemaker” Matthew 5:9 Beatitudes - #7 Intro: (Local Festival Rumble - Confrontation - Threw some weak punches - Went Home I was young - Didn’t make much sense to me) As I grew up, I realized that many people did not live “at peace” with each other. Kids vs. Kids; Kids ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    General Wedding

    Contributed by Steven Pace on Aug 14, 2002
    based on 250 ratings
     | 23,934 views

    This is a good short wedding. I use it often and always gets great response

    Wedding of June 3, 2002 Opening Words; We are gathered here today in the sight of God and in the presence of this company to witness the union of ____________ and ____________ in Christian marriage. May our Heavenly Father look down upon this event with his smile of approval. May the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Soldier Of The Lord

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 16, 2002
    based on 247 ratings
     | 37,868 views

    We are, as Christians, to serve in the Army of the Lord. This gives us an example of the faithful soldier.

    A SOLDIER OF THE LORD Date: November 11,2001 Place: Allendale Baptist Text; 2 Timothy 2:3-4:4:7-8 As we celebrate Veterans Day today, I am reminded of many men & women who abandoned everything and answered the call to service and a call to arms by their nation. One of the most sobering scenes I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Pastoral Responsibility

    Contributed by William Wyne on Jan 30, 2012
    based on 15 ratings
     | 24,682 views

    Preaching of the gospel should be an encouraging word.

    The world has much religion, but it has only one gospel. Religion in itself or in its own vacuum is man made. There lies the difference between religion and the gospel. Religion is man made, the gospel is God given. Religion is what man does for God; the gospel is what God has done for man. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God Of History Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,114 views

    Israel looked back on their history and sawGod’s hand. We can look back on our lives and se God moving in ways that we did not know at the time. Such hind sight inspires praise and thanksgiving.

    Psalm 136:1-26 “The God of History” INTRODUCTION One of the most powerful witnesses that we have, as Christians, is a life lived with thankfulness. I believe this is one of the reasons why the Bible is resplendent with exhortations and invitations to be thankful—Psalm 136 being one such ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Are You Mind Full Or Soul Full?

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 2, 2008
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     | 3,177 views

    ❶ Mind Full, of life & it’s problems OR ❷ Soul Full HOW? 1. BE PEACEFUL 2. BE BOASTFUL 3. BE THANKFUL 4. BE JOYFUL 5. BE FAITHFUL

    (USE SONG "His Eye Is On the Sparrow) Chester-born and raised in Philadelphia, Ethel Waters was an African-American jazz singer and actress of legendary stature. Born in horrendous conditions, she triumphed over all adversity with the sheer power of her will and talent to become both a Broadway and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Early Church: Forgiven Series

    Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Oct 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,545 views

    Sermon 1 of 6 in our Early Church series. Given at Osage Ridge Baptist Church. The beginning of the Christian Church at Pentecost was very powerful. The power of the church comes from the Holy Spirit.

    The Early Church: Forgiven Acts 2: 37-41 INTRO: NEW SERIES - THE EARLY CHURCH CHURCHES TODAY: WRONG FOCUS LAKEWOOD / OSTEEN: "YOUR BEST LIFE NOW: 7 STEPS TO LIVING AT YOUR FULL POTENTIAL 1. ENLARGE VISION 2. HEALTHY SELF-IMAGE 3. POWER OF THOUGHTS AND WORDS 4. LET GO OF PAST 5. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Willing Leaders Are Followed By Willing People Series

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Aug 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,944 views

    Willing Leaders Are Followed By Willing People

    Willing Leaders Are Followed By Willing People Judges 5:2 While it’s always easy to find people who want to be “in charge,” it’s far more difficult to find people of character and ability who will step into roles of leadership. Israel faced a chronic crisis of leadership during the days of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Temptation Is Not A Bad Thing

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Apr 1, 2010
     | 2,792 views

    Temptation is not a bad thing until you fall www.preaching.co.nr

    Luke 22:39-46 Jesus was aware that Satan had already entered the heart of the one who would betray Him. Jesus was aware that within the hour He would be treated like a common criminal. Jesus was aware that the Cross and Calvary were just around the corner. (John 18:2) When we are aware of any ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Do We Believe?

    Contributed by O. K. Neal on Feb 1, 2010
     | 2,724 views

    Have things changed since Jesus’ friends he grew up with tried to kill him?

    Do we Believe? Luke 4:16-30 Have you ever gotten mad because a friend made it good? Have you ever been so jealous you wanted to kill someone that made it good? Have you made it better than your childhood friends, and they will not speak to you? Sounds pretty silly doesn’t it? However, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Fear Of Life's Final Moments Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,683 views

    We do not need to fear death. Jesus' resurrection is real.

    John 14:1-6 “Fear of Life’s Final Moments” INTRODUCTION One of the pieces of creation that convinces me there is a God is our bodies. We’re built like a Timex watch—you know, “Takes a beating but keeps on ticking.” As a member of the National Ski ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran