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  • Davon Huss avatar

    Emotions And The Christian

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 29, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,196 views

    Let's talk about emotion from several angles (Material adapted from two main sources 1) Mark Copeland at: http://www.ccel.org/contrib/exec_outlines/top/emotion.htm 2) David Riggs at: http://oakridgechurch.com/riggs/emotion.htm)

    HoHum: In his book, None of These Diseases, Dr. S.I. McMillen says, "Medical science recognizes that emotions such as fear, sorrow, envy, resentment and hatred are responsible for the majority of our sicknesses. Estimates vary from 60 to 100 percent." One patient was told by his doctor, "If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Coronavirus And Worry

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 19, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 30,910 views

    5 reasons God says we should never worry about anything from Matthew 6:25-34 (Material and outline adapted from Rick Warren's sermon entitled "Letting God Meet My Needs: Living in the Goodness of God, part 2")

    HoHum: Heard about the Coronavirus but unconcerned because that was over in China. Then heard that it went to other countries, Italy shut down along with much of Europe. Several cases in Washington State and by weeks end 4 cases confirmed at UC West Chester. Friday, President declared a state of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Against Universalism

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 6, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,925 views

    1) What does Bible say about universalism? 2) Because of what Bible says, how is church to conduct herself? (Material adapted from David Faust in his book, "Growing Churches, Growing Leaders", chapter called Children of a Graceful God, pgs. 108-113)

    HoHum: David Faust asks, What do you get when you cross a Jehovah’s Witness with a universalist? A knock on the door for no apparent reason. Universalism is a widely accepted philosophy. Universalism says that no matter what everyone will eventually be saved. Today people say things like, “Oh ...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
     | 605 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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    28 - Paul’s Preaching, Plan And Plea For Prayer Series

    Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 13, 2021
     | 2,019 views

    This is the 28th of 30 Studies on the Book of Romans.

    Romans 15:14-16 14 Now I myself am confident concerning you, my brethren, that you also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another. 15 Nevertheless, brethren, I have written more boldly to you on some points, as reminding you, because of the grace given to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Delcara Su Palabra

    Contributed by Ramon Rojas on May 26, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 3,208 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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    The Kind Of Person You Want To Be

    Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,473 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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    Family Values- Godly Rhythm

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,706 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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    Stewartship And Life Management 2 Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 25, 2012
     | 4,155 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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    Trust & Wealth Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 19, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,977 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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    Una Reforma Americana

    Contributed by Byron Perrine on Apr 22, 2020
     | 1,245 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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    Jochebed: A Woman Of Determined Faith

    Contributed by Gary Holt on May 9, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,293 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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    You've Got A Friend

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 27, 2015
     | 10,109 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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    The Omnipotence Of God Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 12, 2013
     | 8,997 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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    Prepare To Meet Thy God

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 24, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,959 views

    A gospel sermon on Amos 4:12 (Outline and material adapted from Ed Wood of Sermon Central: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/prepare-to-meet-thy-god-ed-wood-sermon-on-evangelism-urgency-123934.asp. Closing illustration taken from Frederick Baker II o

    HoHum: There are many important events that take place in a person’s life: Birth, first word, first step, first date, marriage, first job, first promotion, etc. Not all of these happen in every life. Regardless of the person, or the event, no experience can outmeasure the experience of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ