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  • Bo Dunford avatar

    How About Them Camels

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 1, 2005
    based on 45 ratings
     | 12,710 views

    An interesting study about camels and how they are in comparison to us and the grace of God.

    GEN 24:62-67 “HOW ABOUT THEM CAMELS” A) This scripture passage is given in the context of Abraham sending his servant out to find a bride for Isaac! * This is one of the most beautiful Old Testament pictures of God sending the Holy Ghost out to bring in a bride for His Son, the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keeping Up Appearances

    Contributed by Paul Cull on Jan 3, 2005
    based on 57 ratings
     | 10,342 views

    The danger of the Pharisee tendency today

    Matthew 23 Keeping Up Appearances Introduction We all know Hyacinth Bucket from the television sitcom ‘Keeping up Appearances’. Now although it may not be politically correct to make judgements about people, we all know that we all do it. And we can all make a judgement about the character. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Just Passing By

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,521 views

    Who is your neighbor? Who does Jesus say is your neighbor? Which character in Jesus’ parable do you most resemble?

    Just Passing By Lk. 10:25-37 (Ray Scott, SC.com) Can you name some famous neighbors? (Mr. Rogers) •Dennis the Menace’s neighbor - “Helloooo Mr. Wilson!” •Ricky & Lucy Ricardo’s neighbors - Fred & Ethel Mertz. •Tim “the Tool Man” Taylor’s neighbor - Wilson. •Ray & Debra Barone neighbors – his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shipwrecked Faith

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jul 4, 2007
    based on 41 ratings
     | 19,372 views

    Life is a great journey on which we are in the process of going through. The Christian Life has often been compared to a “race”, a “fight”, a “warfare”, a “journey”, and more.

    SHIPWRECKED FAITH 1 Tim. 1:18-20 Timothy, my son, I give you this instruction in keeping with the prophecies once made about you, so that by following them you may fight the good fight, [19] holding on to faith and a good conscience. Some have rejected these and so have shipwrecked their ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Ride Of Your Life

    Contributed by Wes Humble on Jan 22, 2003
    based on 95 ratings
     | 11,501 views

    Life is full of ups and downs but through God’s strength we are able to overcome and persevere.

    The Ride of Your Life I am reading directly from the web-site news release. ” SANDUSKY, Ohio, Jan. 9, 2003 – Cedar Point will race full speed ahead toward the future of thrill-riding when the famed amusement park/resort debuts the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the world for its 2003 ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    When In Doubt...

    Contributed by John Nadasi on Dec 11, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,372 views

    The character of both John and Jesus is one that compels us to give from our heart rather than from our excess. This is more than money, but a life of service.

    To Whom It May Concern, You will find that I did borrow the intro and another paragraph from other sermons at Sermon Central. Please feel free to use or modify this material in any way. Thanks. -John Paonia United Methodist Church Dec 14, 2003 Luke 3:7-18 It started out with all the makings ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    You Reap What You Sojourn

    Contributed by Matthew Everhard on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,209 views

    How does the church escape the "Adding Members" model and revert to a biblical definition of evangelism? This message uses Jesus’ challenge that "the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few" in incite compassionate outreach.

    “You Reap What You Sojourn” by Matthew Everhard. Originally preached on Sunday Morning, July 4th, 2004 at Hudson Presbyterian Church. Words 2205 Their primary concern was membership. Specifically, that membership was on the rise. Well, either that or member PLEDGES-- those were equally important. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Truth About Good And Evil

    Contributed by W F on Sep 29, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,911 views

    We live in a world where what is good and what is evil are determined by what suits us. In this passage James outlines the truth about good and evil.

    The Truth About Evil and Good INTRODUCTION We live in a world where what is good and what is evil are determined by what suits us. We see it all around us. Our generation does evil and we call it good and we avoid good as if it was evil. For example it’s almost impossible to find someone who ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Dennis Jones avatar

    Go And Do Likewise

    Contributed by Dennis Jones on Oct 8, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 12,438 views

    Like the parable of the Good Samaritan we need not only treat others as we would like to be treated but we need to treat others as if you were others.

    GO AND DO LIKEWISE Today I want to share a story that talks about a very dangerous and treacherous road between Jerusalem and Jericho. It was notorious during biblical times for being dangerous to travelers. Jerusalem was on a hill that measured nearly 2,300 feet above ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Connect With People For God

    Contributed by Joe Fornear on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,524 views

    How to connect with people like Paul the Apostle with the Philippian church

    Check out this Welcome sign into a town in Florida– “Welcome to Sebastian – Home of Pelican Island” – “Friendly People and Six Old Grouches”. - I know this sign is being cute but in reality some individuals basically present themselves this way to the world. Most of the time they are friendly ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    An Appeal For Unity In The Church

    Contributed by Rev. Roberto D. Abella on Oct 24, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 10,381 views

    “Christ is not divided,” the only hope available to division on churches is “UNITY” in Jesus Christ. Paul appeals for leaders to pursue “Unity”.

    INTRODUCTION: A story from D.L. Moody one of the greatest man of faith was told one time in a shore line along a beach just before sunrise, two men got into a simple dispute about what part of heavens sun would first appear in, they become so excited over it that they feel to fighting, arguments ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Holiness And Purity Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Feb 7, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,537 views

    Holiness has everything to do with exercising self-control over our sexual desires.

    Holiness and Purity Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8 Introduction: The Illinois Department of Resources reports that more than 17,000 deer die each year after being struck by motorists on state highways. I’m sure that a number of us have helped some of these beautiful animals commit suicide in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Persistence Through Persecution Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 2, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,076 views

    Jesus openly warns that the missionary aspect of the mission of His followers would be countered with serious & even deadly opposition. Yet Jesus also knew that danger & even threat of death could not defeat a soul set ablaze by His eternal love.

    MATTHEW 10: 16-23 [THE MESSIAH REVEALED] PERSISTENCE THROUGH PERSECUTION [Acts 4:8-21] Previously the Twelve's mission had been depicted as being received in a relatively friendly manner. In this passage, the disciples were warned that many who rejected the Kingdom message would not leave it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Armor Of God Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014
     | 11,494 views

    Part I of 2 about being prepared for spiritual battle

    Over the years, I have talked to many Christians that are down and out, or perhaps better put, down for the count. In other words, I have met many defeated Christians. Hey, let's be honest; we all have our "down moments", our "weak times", those times when we struggle in the faith. I guess the ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Animal Cunning And Selfish Ambition

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 10, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,654 views

    The results of the Sin of others can seriously affect us in ways that we struggle to control; however there is victory exposing the weapons of Satan, if you know where to look.

    Summary: The results of the Sin of others can seriously affect us in ways that we struggle to control; however there is victory exposing the weapons of Satan, if you know where to look. This sermon was delivered to the congregations in St Oswald’s, in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 15th ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal