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  • Davon Huss avatar

    Opening Scene Of The Last Supper Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 7, 2014
     | 5,063 views

    A sermon about Jesus washing his disciples' feet (Material adapted from James E. Smith's book, The Longest Night in the Bible, and outline at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/you-want-me-to-do-what-joe-friend-sermon-on-christian-disciplines-11827)

    HoHum: Dave Thomas said: “I got my MBA long before my GED. I even have a photograph of me in my MBA graduation outfit; a snazzy knee length work apron. I guarantee you that I’m the only founder among America’s big companies whose picture in the corporate annual report shows him ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prone To Wander

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 4, 2015
     | 5,235 views

    The last 2 verses of James (Material adapted from Steve Shepherd at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/if-one-should-wander-from-the-truth-steve-shepherd-sermon-on-evangelism-the-lost-168446.asp and other Sermon Central sermons and Alger Fitch)

    HoHum: I’ve enjoyed fishing over the years but I don’t do much fishing. Why? Not because it’s a bad thing to do. The main reason why I don’t fish much is because I believe I can use my time more wisely doing something for the Lord. Get a group of buddies together and go ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Son Of God Was Inconvenienced Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 1, 2025
     | 594 views

    Using this as a starting point to highlight 3 stages of our Savior's life and ministry (Material adapted from Brian Wilbur [with his permission] at: https://www.southparisbaptist.org/sermons/sermon/2019-12-22/he-had-to-be-made-like-us)

    HoHum: Oak Ridge Boys sang a song written by Kyle David Matthew called Inconvenient Christmas some years back: Among the bills that I'd received was a postcard marked “Apologies, The Christmas gifts you ordered aren't in stock” So I packed up the kids for Grandpa's house Then a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 23 – The Religious Classes Were Superficial And Acted Corruptly – Challenges – Greedy And False Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 6, 2024
     | 703 views

    Living in a society where all is greed and false is not pleasant, but when this is worst among the religious class, it is especially wicked. Jeremiah faced this problem. The arrogance of today’s western world is almost unbelievable. Serious problems are addressed superficially.

    LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 23 – THE RELIGIOUS CLASSES WERE SUPERFICIAL AND ACTED CORRUPTLY – CHALLENGES – GREEDY AND FALSE PART 23 - Jeremiah 6:13-15 CHAPTER 6 [A]. GOD LISTS SOME OF THE REASONS FOR THE COMING DESTRUCTION IN JUDAH {{Jeremiah 6:13 “for from the least of them even to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Kind Of Person You Want To Be

    Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,464 views

    Scripture Reading: Psalm 103-107, Exodus 15 (any material that recounts God’s acts of power or illustrates his people actively remembering his mighty works) As you read the Bible you will come across statements said by others that in your heart you will want to be able to say yourself.

    Scripture Reading: Psalm 103-107, Exodus 15 (any material that recounts God’s acts of power or illustrates his people actively remembering his mighty works) As you read the Bible you will come across statements said by others that in your heart you will want to be able to say yourself. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Delcara Su Palabra

    Contributed by Ramon Rojas on May 26, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 3,194 views

    Dios nos ha otorgado una herramienta poderosísima con relación a nuestro desarrollo y crecimiento espiritual, físico y material. Su Palabra es la herramienta que tenemos para que podamos ver el cumplimiento del propósito de Dios para con sus hijos.

    Introducción: Dios nos ha otorgado una herramienta poderosísima con relación a nuestro desarrollo y crecimiento espiritual, físico y material. Su Palabra es la herramienta que tenemos para que podamos ver el cumplimiento del propósito de Dios para con sus hijos. Es por eso que quiero que puedas ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Stewartship And Life Management 2 Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 25, 2012
     | 4,148 views

    Who owns what, what can we give to Go. God owns everything, it all belongs to Him, including our skills and our capabilites. We are to use them to bring glory to Him. I acknowledge the work of Dr Harry Wendt. He wrote the material that I am trying to e

    Stewardship and Life Management 2 [This material is to be used in cinjuc=tion with Dr Harry Wendt’s material “In Heavens Name, Why on Earth.” The 1970’s Bob Dylan on his Slow Train Coming Album, sang a song entitled. “Gotta Serve Somebody” The song chorus goes ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Family Values- Godly Rhythm

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,702 views

    Verse 7 uses the phrase “teach diligently.” The word ‘teach’ means “to cause to learn.” This is different from a lecture or a classroom-based education where a teacher’s responsibility ends once the material has been presented. Moses is introducing a sys

    Family Values- Godly Rhythm Deuteronomy 6:6-9 “And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. 7 You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up. 8 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    You've Got A Friend

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 27, 2015
     | 10,098 views

    There are 4 situations that tell how true a friend is from Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 (Outline and material adapted from Sermon Central's Emil Boniog at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/do-you-have-a-true-friend-emil-boniog-sermon-on-character-89366.asp)

    HoHum: Americans have a third fewer close friends and confidants than just two decades ago — a sign that people may be living lonelier, more isolated lives than in the past. In 1985, the average American had three people in whom to confide matters that were important to them, says a study in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Una Reforma Americana

    Contributed by Byron Perrine on Apr 22, 2020
     | 1,240 views

    Una adaptación editada del material presentado en Historia de la Iglesia Metodista Episcopal en los Estados Unidos de América por Abel Stevens (edición digital en línea del Holiness Data Ministry).

    Ha habido muchos cambios en la interpretación del Nuevo Testamento a lo largo de los siglos. Algunos de estos cambios en la comprensión teológica condujeron a agitaciones políticas y sociales masivas en Europa. Hubo más de una «reforma». Algunas de estas reformas ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Trust & Wealth Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 19, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,964 views

    There is a difference between believing in God and trusting Him with all your heart. & I believe God blesses with material wealth so we’ll have more to give. This is two devotionals compiled together-one for Proverbs 3:5-9 (Faith) & the other for 3:9-10 (Wealth)

    Proverbs 3:5-8 5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not rely on your own understanding for support. 6 In all your habits acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight 7 Don’t look at yourself as wise—fear God and leave evil 8 It will bring health to your umbilical cord and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Jochebed: A Woman Of Determined Faith

    Contributed by Gary Holt on May 9, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,255 views

    This is a stand alone Mother's Day sermon. I used a lot of material from other sermons, (can't remember sources) so let me know if I owe you credit. I found "Jochebed" to under-served in the sermon section. I hope someone can benefit from this.

    Jochebed: A woman of Faithful Determination” Exodus 2:1-20 Mother’s Day 2016 HEY: OPEN: REAL MOTHER’S Real Mothers are special people. Real mothers would like to be able to eat a whole candy bar (all by themselves) and drink a Coke without any "floaters" in it. Real Mothers ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Omnipotence Of God Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 12, 2013
     | 8,983 views

    A sermon on Psalm 139:13-24 on God's omnipotence (Material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, God Most High, pg. 102- 106; Also from Sermon Central's Matthew Kratz at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/print_friendly.asp?ContributorID=&SermonID=124757)

    HoHum: I have a very good friend who recently shared with me that on one occasion she, out of sincere concern over sin and desire to be what God wanted her to be, she prayed, "God, show me the sin in my life. Show me what I really am." She said that in a couple of weeks she began to pray, "Lord, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Debts

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 17, 2013
     | 7,081 views

    A sermon on 3 kinds of debt from Romans 13:8-10 (Some material taken from Jack Cottrell's commentary on Romans; Last point taken from Randall Toms at: http://stpaulsbr.wordpress.com/2010/04/20/the-debt-of-love-we-owe-a-sermon/)

    HoHum: A man called the police and reported that all of his wife’s credit cards had been stolen. Then he added, "But don’t look too hard for the thief. He’s charging less than my wife ever did." A man was once boasting to an acquaintance, "We have a whole room full of furniture ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Must Jesus Bear The Cross Alone?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 11, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 22,273 views

    What does "take up your cross" mean and what does it not mean? (Material from: http://www.firstbaptistbuda.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/FBC-Buda-Bible-Study-3.7.12.Cross-Bearing.Dangerous-Followship-3.pdf; and Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is)

    HoHum: Sing these verses: Must Jesus bear the cross alone, and all the world go free? No, there’s a cross for everyone, and there’s a cross for me. The consecrated cross I’ll bear, Till death shall set me free, And then go home my crown to wear, for there’s a crown for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ