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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Simon Says Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 20, 2009
     | 6,011 views

    If you want to get right with God, you had better humble yourself!

    Simon Says (Acts 8:9-25) 1. Listen to this true story: "My father began teaching business classes at the local prison through a community college. On his first night of class, he started a chapter on banking. During the course of his lecture, the subject of ATMs came up, and he mentioned that, on ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christmas: Happy Are The Humble Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,526 views

    Christmas is about many things, but one strong virtue that Christmas brings to mind is humility.

    Happy Are the Humble (Luke 1:39-56) 1. Sherlock Holmes is quoted as saying, "I am not among those who count humility among the virtues." 2. We tend to think of humility and not dwelling on oneself or comparing oneself to others. Wikipedia adds this insight: "Humility, or being humble, is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Handle Disappointment

    Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008
     | 4,902 views

    Jesus encouraged the disciples who were on the road to Emmaus. Let’s learn from how he encouraged them.

    Lk 24:13-35 That same day two of Jesus’ followers were walking to the village of Emmaus, seven miles out of Jerusalem. As they walked along they were talking about everything that had happened. 1) Walking away a) That same day . . . what happened that day? Lk 24:9-12 So they rushed back to tell his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Final Word To Sin And Death

    Contributed by Kenneth Roberts on Mar 20, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,402 views

    The last word Jesus spoke from the cross, as John records it in his Gospel, was the word: "Tetelestai", "It is finished." At the time of his death, the place where he spoke that word was not a pretty sight. But through the centuries the beauty and power

    It was not a pretty sight. Made of roughly hewn wood and splattered with human blood after having served its gory purpose, the cross was anything but beautiful. It symbolized worldly secular power brutishly exercised over any perceived foreign evil that might threaten Rome. It was a place of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    100% Pure

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 14, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,093 views

    We are commanded to purify ourselves as God is pure. But how do we go about doing that?

    100% PURE INTRODUCTION: Advertisers like to have the claim that their products are pure. They know that consumers admire a product’s purity. We don’t like manufactured additives or preservatives in our products. We want it pure and natural¾nothing artificial. We spend money on water purifiers and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Diggin Your Own Grave

    Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,802 views

    How are we using what God has given us to build His kingdom. We are either life givers or grave diggers.

    Digging Your own Grave Matt 25:15-30 Again, the Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a man going into another country, who called together his servants and loaned them money to invest for him while he was gone. He gave $5,000 to one, $2,000 to another, and $1,000 to the last-- ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pressing On Toward The Goal

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 13, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,312 views

    This was a Fathers day message. I had one main point and geared the entire service toward reaching the men.

    Pressing on toward the goal Phillippians3:12-14 Fathers Day 2008 * We had the sanctuary set up like the great outdoors. I had a canoe up front with all the boating needs, I had fishing and hunting equipment up front, I had ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Is He In You?

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,442 views

    Every year just before Easter and Christmas the world sets out to attack Jesus. A recent example is a movie recently produced by an American entertainer named Bill Maher. He called the movie "Religulous" borrowing from the word incredulous.

    Is He In You? John 6:41-70 The sermon title today is a little like the slogan used by a popular sports beverage "Gatorade". That companys slogan is "Is it In You"? The suggestion is that if you don’t have Gatorade in you that you will not be able to perform to your best as an athlete. Iam ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Running With The Horses

    Contributed by David Johnston on Jul 25, 2007
    based on 37 ratings
     | 20,311 views

    It is easier to be a freeloader. Easier to be a leech. It is easier to relax in the embracing arms of The Average. Easier, but not better. Easier but not more significant. Easier but not more fulfilling. God has called you to a life of purpose.

    Running with the Horses WT 04-18-04 am Jeremiah 12:5 Jeremiah 12:5 If thou hast run with the footmen, and they have wearied thee, then how canst thou contend with horses? and [if] in the land of peace, [wherein] thou trustedst, [they wearied thee], then how wilt thou do in the swelling of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    You May Already Be A Winner

    Contributed by Deborah Westbrook on Aug 19, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,901 views

    Realizing you are God’s child comes with reassurance and responsibility.

    John 15:16-17 “You May Already Be a Winner” Jan 20, 2008 There is a historical account of the preparations for one of Napoleon’s famous battles. As Napoleon was talking to a group of his high ranking officers, his horse, standing nearby, spooked and bolted. A quick thinking private, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Handle With Care!

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 27, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,489 views

    Jesus’ parable of the vineyard was a stern warning to the Jewish religious leaders of His day. It is also a warning we should heed lest our seat in His kingdom be given to someone else.

    -Has it ever happened to you? -Have you ever “lost” something that “belonged” to you? -I don’t mean “lost” and “belonged” in the same way you are thinking -I really mean, has somebody ever given something that you thought should be yours to somebody else instead -How did that feel? Probably about ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Believers Character

    Contributed by John Rollyson on Mar 27, 2009
    based on 19 ratings
     | 25,865 views

    A description of the believers character traits from Col 3:12-17

    Rev. John Rollyson Colossians 3:12-17 15 February 2009 Morning Service The Believer’s Character Introduction: (Puzzle Story) Salvation is not a matter of improvement or perfection of what has previously existed. It is total transformation. The New Testament speaks of believers having a new mind, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing Pains Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 11, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,298 views

    As we face various trials in life we must learn to respond appropriately to the work God is doing in us: Embrace your trials and ask for God's help.

    Growing Pains James 1:1-8 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings. 2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Oh So Shallow

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Jul 27, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,934 views

    Is it okay to be a shalllow christian? It makes it so much easier to "fit in" to our modern society and of course, requires less commitment.

    Shallowness 1 Co. 2:14 to 3:3 (read from Bible) What is your thought or feeling when someone mentions any of the following? -tithing -witnessing -attending church more than once a week -daily Bible reading -family altar time Your response will depend on how rooted you are in Christ. 4 Types of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark Jobe avatar

    Work It Out: Turning Tough Times Into Personal Growth

    Contributed by Mark Jobe on Sep 15, 2011
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,200 views

    1) Start choosing an attitude of joy 2) Persevere so you can grow 3) Ask God for wisdom and he will give it 4) Don’t rely on your resources to get through 5) Remember there is reward and blessing in the end.

    Which James? Author: There are several men named James mentioned in the New Testament (5), but reliable tradition assigns this book to the one called James the Just - the half-brother of Jesus. Jesus had brothers (Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3), and brother of Jude (Jude 1:1), who led the church in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational