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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    The Bound-Tos And The Kaint Hep Its Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 24, 2010
     | 2,712 views

    We don't have to be experts in order to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ

    St. Anne & Joachim July 26, 2010 You Will Be My Witnesses A few years ago, a U.S. President was facing his last term and began to wonder about his “legacy.” In other words, what would he be remembered for? Jeshua ben Sira, whom we know as Sirach, wrote the answer about a hundred ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Toy Service

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 12, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,020 views

    Is Santa or Jesus more important at Christmas?

    Toy service 2009 I came across this story recently on the internet It is about a boy named Paul, who lived in America. One day Paul was talking to his friends at school, and he said "I know what Christmas is about. It is about the birth of Jesus.” "That’s rubbish," said one of his friends. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Covenant Of The Rainbow

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 26, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 15,625 views

    Lent should be more than giving up drinking or chocolate for a few weeks. What does Lent say to us?

    Audio File Link: http://player.sermoncentral.com/c/bethanyumcpastor/audio/191456_15567.mp3 Then God said to Noah and to his sons with him, 9“As for me, I am establishing my covenant with you and your descendants after you, 10and with every living creature that is with you, the birds, the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Night Of The Living Debt Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,992 views

    A message about the terrible monster of debt and how to live above materialism and greed.

    INTRO How many remember those old B movies? A) Attack of the Killer Tomatoes B) ___________________________ C) ___________________________ -Today I want to deal with a monster that is more real than the ones listed. -Bringing financial death; emotional stress and marital ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Empty Pursuits Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 20, 2016
     | 8,490 views

    Don't pursue the things of this world and lose your fellowship with God, your following, your fortune, and your family.

    Some time ago, in the Reader’s Digest¸ Bob Newhart talked about his days as an accountant in downtown Chicago, when he went by his given name, “George.” He was a basic 9-to-5 bookkeeper, whose duties included managing the petty cash. Salesmen would come in from the road and turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Three Fools

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 28, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,485 views

    Almost like the 3 Stooges, the Bible describes 3 types of fools: the Mental Fool, the Mocking Fool, and the Material Fool. We need to examine ourselves to make sure we don't fall into one of these three categories.

    THE THREE FOOLS Psalms 14:1-7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. The Three Stooges were a comedy act that built on the ignorance of 3 men: Moe, Larry, & Curly. In this episode, Curly’s trying to save a woman’s reputation and displays his fear of mice and penchant for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Problems Occur When We Tarry By The Stuff

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 12, 2014
     | 6,282 views

    We can lose sight of the goal when we TARRY BY THE STUFF...

    PROBLEMS USUALLY HAPPEN AT BAD TIMES... TARRY BY THE STUFF.... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com NOTHING CREATES MORE DEEP SEATED ANXIETIES THAN THE FALSE ASSUMPTION THAT LIFE SHOULD BE FREE FROM ANXIETIES... THAT WILL NEVER HAPPEN... I. DAVID HAS BEEN RUNNING FOR HIS LIFE, HIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Christian Atheist: Money Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 10, 2015
     | 5,169 views

    Do we really trust in God? Do we really trust in our money? Do we say we believe in God and yet live as though He doesn’t exist? Do we say we trust in God and in His security and yet live as though we trust only in money?

    This sermon is based off of a few ideas in Craig Groeschel’s book “The Christian Atheist: Believing in God but Living as if He Doesn’t Exist.” Zondervan, 2010. ISBN: 9780310332220 CHRISTIAN ATHEIST: MONEY 1 Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19 INTRODUCTION… “In God We ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Christmas Is Not Your Birthday: Jesus' Wish List" Series

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 13, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,227 views

    A sermon about materialism.

    Matthew 25:31-46 “Christmas Is Not Your Birthday: Jesus’ Wish List” (based on Mike Slaughter's Book) I remember being about Mary Ellen’s age and trying to remember what I had given my sister Lisa the previous Christmas. Not able to recall, I went and asked ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Man Who Had It All - Almost!

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Jan 10, 2012
     | 7,533 views

    The rich young ruler had it all - almost! One thing kept him from that which he needed the most - Jesus. What one thing is there in your life that is keeping you from coming to Jesus or going deeper with him?

    The Man Who Had It All – Almost! - Luke 18:18-30 - January 8, 2012 One day a father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the firm purpose of showing his son how poor people live. They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Debt Makeover Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 17, 2014
     | 4,928 views

    In this sermon, we explore six principles that lead to financial freedom.

    Introduction: A. How many of you have enjoyed playing the game of MONOPOLY? 1. You know how the game works. Players accumulate property, build houses and hotels, and then wait for the other players to land on their property so they have to pay up. 2. Eventually you hope to bankrupt everyone else ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    All That Glitters Is Not Gold Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 7, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,625 views

    Mature Christians walk by faith and not by sight.

    All That Glitters Is Not Gold Text: Genesis 13:1-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: A family from a remote area was making their first visit to a big city. They checked in to a grand hotel and stood in amazement at the impressive sight. Leaving the reception desk they came to the elevator ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Joined To The Lord-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 6, 2018
     | 3,703 views

    2 of 6. The apostle Paul warned the church at Corinth of the inherent danger of sexual immorality. God must be allowed to control our bodies. But Why? When you/we are Joined to the Lord...

    JOINED To The LORD-II—1Corinthians 6:12-20 Those Uncontrollable Christians Attention: You’re In The Army Now! A young man joined the Army & soon after was expected to attend a wedding. He asked an officer for a pass & was told he had to be back by 7 p.m. Sunday. The new recruit responded, "You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    American Idol Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 12, 2014
     | 7,779 views

    A look at the different idols we worship.

    American Idol June 29, 2014 Isaiah 44:9-20 As I was doing my Bible reading this week, I read Psalm 115 and I immediately thought of Isaiah 44. We’ll read these passage in a bit. I had a different topic and scripture planned for today, but I felt the Lord leading me to talk about this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Our Economic Downturn: A Time To Refocus, Part 2

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 3, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,246 views

    Our economic downturn and insecurity can force us back to the Word of God and a reassessment of our philosophy of life: What do we REALLY believe?

    Our Economic Downturn: A Time to Refocus, Part 2 (I Timothy 6:17-19) 1. Editorial by Rod Dreher, Dallas Morning News appeared in the KT, "People wonder how to get what they want but rarely think about what they should want." 2. How true. Did you ever consider that you shouldn’t want some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible