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  • Robert Leroe avatar

    Professions & Possessions Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 6, 2006
    based on 74 ratings
     | 24,498 views

    Greed is good? If our primary goal in life is material wealth, we will end up with empty, futile lives and spiritual bankruptcy.

    Overcoming Futility, a Sermon Series on Ecclesiastes “Professions and Possessions”, 5:8-20 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Some of us remember Jack Benny. In a skit on his radio show, a robber held him up, pointed a gun at him and said, “Your money or ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Table Servers And Bible Servers Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 21, 2007
     | 3,879 views

    Exposition of Acts 6:1-7 specifically as it relates to the job descriptions of pastors and deacons

    Text: Acts 6:1-7, Title: Table Servers and Bible Servers, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/23/07, PM A. Opening illustration: select a few jokes from the Pastoral Search Committee thing B. Background to passage: If you were here this morning you know the context of the growing church carrying out the mission of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Willing To Follow

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Feb 27, 2004
    based on 33 ratings
     | 4,311 views

    They left everything and followed him; a challenge for following Jesus.

    Knute Rockne served as head coach of Notre Dame University’s football team from 1918-1931. During those 13 seasons, he scored a winning percentage of just over 88%, the best ever for a college (or pro) football coach. Rockne knew how to play football. More precisely, he knew how to coach; to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Lost Sheep

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 24, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,179 views

    Because of our terrible lostness, God had to go outside the human race to provide a solution to the universal problem of sin. He needed a lot more than image; someone unaffected by the world’s sinful value system, someone who trusted God perfectly.

    Passage: Isaiah 53:1-9 Intro: We have had front-row seats for quite a show these last 3 weeks. 1. watched with pride and amazement as the brave men and women of our military have dismantled the regime of Saddam Hussein 2. precision aerial bombardment, bunker busters chasing Saddam from one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Timing

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 7, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,627 views

    I heard someone say once that the definition of “luck” was “preparation meeting opportunity.”

    I heard someone say once that the definition of “luck” was “preparation meeting opportunity.” The point the speaker was making was that those people we consider “lucky,” having fallen into some overnight success, are really people who quietly and diligently prepared for an opportunity they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Against The Grain Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,714 views

    Let us learn from the example of Horace Bushnell. Let us find the courage in Christ, to go against the grain.

    Against The Grain, Acts 23:11 Introduction When I was a teenager I spent a couple of years living with my Dad and Grandpa in Butte, Montana. It was a true bachelor lifestyle with three generations of Surber men living under one roof. The only place we shopped was as the local butcher shop which ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Session 10 "From Served To Serving” Series

    Contributed by Rik Wadge on Dec 18, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 13,090 views

    Week 10 0f 13

    Seismic Shifts Session 10 “From Served to Serving” RBW (inspired from “seismic shifts” book) + Cannes Film Festival Video Clip: (50sec) children’s cancer video. Example of an act of unselfish service. Not giving to get, just giving. Congregational Scripture Reading: +Mark 10:45 (NIV) 45 For ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    "Do Whatever He Says"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,177 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to avoid “in the flesh” embarrassment by doing “ Whatever Jesus” told them to do.

    “Do Whatever He Says” by U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris John 2:1-11 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Ord Chapel, Monterey California BIG IDEA: Mary’s last words in all of scriptures is a one liner: “Do Whatever He Says”. REFERENCES: John 2:1-11 (The marriage at Cana – the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Life Is Like A Game

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Aug 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,258 views

    This is a funeral sermon for a longtime and well respected Coach, who lived a great Christian witness!

    Because I do some football officiating, especially as Umpire, it puts me out there in the middle of the game! When I moved to Uvalde, I first recall meeting Coach King on the Football field. I was officiating and Coach King looked at me with a bewhildered look and asked, “Are you my new ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    No Pain, No Gain Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 13, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,011 views

    Trials are inevitable and become beneficial. James helps us prepare for what IS coming.

    1. I like what one man wrote about God’s curriculum for life: • He has a course entitled, “Testing 101” • The Class Yell is “Ouch!” • The school colors are Black and Blue • The class motto is: This too shall pass 2. Testing is a common ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Turns Our "Boohoos” Into "Yahoos!”

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 23, 2009
     | 2,588 views

    Jesus Turns Our “Boohoos” Into “Yahoos!” 1) By cleansing our hearts 2) By calming our hearts

    Have you ever dreamed of being that kid who comes off the bench at the end of the game and hits the winning homerun, or is the person who safely lands the plane after the pilot has had a heart attack? Sure, who doesn’t want to play the part of hero some day, and to be cheered by adoring crowds for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God's Wake-Up Call

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 22, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,271 views

    A sermon that encourages people to "set their house in order."

    "God's Wake-up Call" 2 Kings 20:1-7 2 Kings 20:1 In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not live. Introduction: Hezekiah would have to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Behold Thy Mother!

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 17, 2015
     | 6,328 views

    Mark 3:33 And he answered them, saying, Who is my mother,? John 19:27 Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother!

    Mark 3:33 And he answered them, saying, Who is my mother,? John 19:27 Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! Behold, Thy Mother…. The story goes as like this. A true story. My Mother had difficulties giving birth to me and as a result, she went to be with Jesus. Growing up ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Shaking Things Up Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 22, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,129 views

    Salt is a symbol of permanence as well as a reminder of purity, preservation, health and even destruction. These are things that we are called to be and do as followers of the Leader.

    1. Chick-Fil-A Mission Several months ago Chick-fil-A's founder, Truett Cathy, made people upset when he claimed: "I think we are inviting God's judgment on our nation when we shake our fist at him and say, 'We know better than you as to what constitutes a marriage.'" And said that his company was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Freedom Of The Christ Child

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 12, 2016
     | 3,819 views

    The coming of the Christ child and the freedom we have in Christ

    Freedom of the Christ child Introduction- Last week we looked at preparing for Christmas. That this Christmas would not be like all the others. (busy and empty) After all the gifts are opened that we would not still have that void down deep in our hearts because there are some things that ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene