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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Un-Identical Twins Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,183 views

    From these two brothers we will learn what is really important in life.

    Un-identical Twins Text: Genesis 25:27-34 Introduction 1. Genesis 25:27-34 2. Illustration: It was at a family reunion that a lot of pictures were taken. When the lady took them to the photo place she asked if they could be touched up. “Wrinkles and such?” “Yes” he said: Well she said: “Could ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Ready And Waiting

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Sep 1, 2005
    based on 171 ratings
     | 44,795 views

    Paul’s personal epitaph provides insight into what it means for every believer to be ready and waiting to face the reality of death.

    Through the New Testament 2005 Ready and Waiting 2 Timothy 4:6-8 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO The other day I had a conversation with a family about death and dying. Preachers probably have those kinds of discussions more often than most people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Most Important Journey

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 3, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,920 views

    This passage reveals the character and attitude of Paul in at least two ways that, if we will follow his example, will allow us to be the kind of people who run the race well.

    If anyone else has reason to be confident in the flesh, I have more: 5circumcised on the eighth day, a member of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew born of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; 6as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the law, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    What Is Your Driving Force? Series

    Contributed by Glen Lawhun on Jan 15, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,217 views

    What is your driving force? What makes you tick? Do you even know? For what do you work? For what do you toil? Why do you live the way you do? Does it even matter? For what do you give your energy to? What matters most in your life?

    Ec 4:4 Again, I saw that for all toil and every skillful work a man is envied by his neighbor. This also is vanity and grasping for the wind. 5 The fool folds his hands And consumes his own flesh. 6 Better a handful with quietness Than both hands full, together with toil and grasping for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stay Confident In Conflict

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 25, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,009 views

    Stay Confident In Conflict 1) Look to the Lord; 2)Live in his house

    Another season of American Idol is upon us. This is the T.V. show that gives millions of Americans the opportunity to become the next pop star. If you’ve ever watched the show, especially the opening rounds, you know how most people who bomb are quick to say that they can really sing, not just well ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Be Boastful

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 23, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 13,372 views

    This sermon underscores the need for believers to focus their lives totally on God b/c He is the only reason to boast.

    “BE BOASTFUL!” Jer. 9:23-24 INTRO – 2 young boys got into a bragging match about their fathers. “My daddy is stronger than your daddy.” “Well, my daddy can run faster than your daddy.” “Well, my daddy can beat your daddy up.” “So what, my mama can beat my daddy up!” (illus. from sermon by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Best Of Both Worlds

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Jul 3, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,240 views

    Challenge to choose the worship and service to and of God - rather than the world.

    THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS Joshua 24:15; I Kings 18:21; Luke 11:23; Luke 16:13. Jos 24:15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Expectation From The Church

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Feb 7, 2006
    based on 109 ratings
     | 30,824 views

    Church should understand God’s expectation from her.

    “GOD’S EXPECTATIONS FROM THE CHURCH” Acts 2:36-47 I was watching the Olympic events and very pleased on the performance of some the U.S. athletes. One of the coaches was asked about his opinion on expectations set by the Americans, and he responded by saying, “I am not worried by expectations set ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Practice Christian Humility

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,737 views

    Practice Christian Humility by remembering your history and by remebering His story.

    The price of pride is going up. No, really. In an effort to stem showboating and taunting after touchdowns, the NFL has started handing out huge fines totalling thousands of dollars. Pride doesn’t come cheap in our circles either. While we may never get slapped with a fine for a display of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Amazing Feet Of Christ Your King

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,201 views

    The Amazing Feet of Christ Your King 1) Once pierced; 2) Now prevailing; 3) Soon parading

    Did you know that you can get insurance on your legs and feet? Yeah. Lloyds of London, one of the world’s largest and oldest insurance companies, will insure your lower limbs if you want. And that is what runway models, professional dancers, and premiere soccer players want. Some models won’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Faith Of Paradoxes

    Contributed by Lew Slade on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,620 views

    A deeper understanding of Jesus final prayer for his disciples - and us.

    A Faith of Paradoxes I wonder how many of you have ever tried to reverse your car with a trailer hitched to the back. It’s not easy, and I’m sure many of us have got some amusing or expensive stories to tell. The problem is that if you want the trailer to go to the right you have to turn the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Finish The Race Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 20, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 26,270 views

    The second in a three part series on 2 Timothy 4:7

    Finish What You Begin “The Race” 2 Timothy 4:7b “I have finished the Race” * Two gas company service men, a senior training Supervisor and a young trainee were out checking meters and parked their truck at the end of the alley and worked there way to the other end. At the last house a woman looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Wilson avatar

    Some Worshipped-- Some Didn't!

    Contributed by David Wilson on Sep 11, 2008
     | 3,472 views

    an analysis of the responses proclaimed during the triumphant entry of Christ into Jerusalem. A focus on REAL worship.

    John 12:12-19 This morning’s text deals with what we often call the “Triumphant” entry. It was primarily “triumphant” because of the people’s response, though, not because Christ entered the city in a triumphant fashion. Instead, Jesus came into the city in a humble and symbolic gesture of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Douglas Turner avatar

    Get Connected

    Contributed by Douglas Turner on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,495 views

    A new set of equations to help us understand the importance of Christian Community.

    The book of Ecclesiastes is the reflection of an old man who had examined his life and the lives of those around him. As the author reflected on man, he discovered that people pursue many things that are without value or meaning. Knowing that he was approaching the end of his journey, the author ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Servant King Series

    Contributed by Tom Cooperider on Dec 20, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,014 views

    Jesus came as no other king, the Servant King

    Introduction In the movie The Princess Diaries, young princess Mia makes a speech about her decision whether or not to accept the role as princess of Genovia. I wondered how I’d feel after abdicating my role as princess of Genovia. Would I feel relieved or would I feel sad? And then I realized how ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ