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  • Trevor Ducreay avatar

    Not In Things

    Contributed by Trevor Ducreay on Dec 10, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,562 views

    Jesus invites us to rethink how we evaluate human worth with a parable about a successful man whom God regarded as a fool.

    Text: Luke 12:15-21 Introduction This passage of Scripture is troubling. It may not strike us as troubling on the surface. Indeed we are likely to say the obligatory “Amen” on reading or hearing this passage read in worship. (Remember Amen means “so let it be” or “I agree, I concur, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    How Change Happens Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 2, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,235 views

    You can try to change God’s way or you can change the world’s way. You can change with the help of God or you can try to change with the help of self. You can try an inside-out kind of change or an outside-in kind of change.

    I grew up in the church. My dad was a pastor. I can remember people in those churches he pastored who attended services every Sunday morning, Sunday night, and Wednesday night, who knew their Bible, who taught classes, who gave money, who led committees, but who were also mean as snakes. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Happened To Shame?

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 8, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,278 views

    God has given us all a conscience. This conscience can cause us to have a lot of GUILT!

    Illus: The minister rose to address his congregation. "There is a certain man among us today who is flirting with another man's wife. Unless he puts $100.00 in the collection plate, his name will be read from the pulpit." When the collection plate came in, there were 19 one hundred ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Great Bible Secret 1 Of 2

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022
     | 1,479 views

    Paul Harvey is known for his unique broadcasting skills as he broadcasts the news each day.

    He is known for several things in his broadcasting. • He deals with the issues of life that relate to us • He is also known for some of the unusual stories he tells Illus: One day Paul Harvey announced on his news program that some days things never go right for some people. He then went on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Can Happen Again

    Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jul 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,137 views

    Making the most of scriptural accounts

    "It Can Happen Again" Bishop David Ibeleme 1 Cor. 10:11 As we consider the experiences of people in the Bible two questions come to mind; 1) Why did they happen? 2) Why were they recorded? Answers: 1) They happened for our example (ensample - KJV). 2) They were written or recorded for our ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    It Could Happen To You

    Contributed by Richard Scoggins on Dec 29, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,016 views

    Since Jesus was tempted by Satan we need to realize that It could happen to us

    If it Happened to Him…….. It Could Happen to You Several Years ago there was a movie that starred Nicolas Cage. It was about a New York City Cop who didn’t have enough money for a tip. He felt bad about it so he gave her a choice. She could wait until tomorrow and he would come back and bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    More Church Happenings

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 4, 2007
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,231 views

    Let’s take a look at some more happenings in the early church. 1- Great persecution 2- Genuine mourning 3- Gritty preaching 4- Glorious joy

    INTRO.- ILL.- Three churches got together to sponsor a community-wide revival. The churches were Methodist, Baptist and Presbyterian. After the revival had concluded, the three pastors were discussing the results with one another. The Methodist minister said, "The revival worked out great for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Happens After This ?

    Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 25, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 35,838 views

    WE KNOW HAPPENS AFTER CERTAINTHINGS TAKE PLACE IN LIFE BUT HAVE YOU EVER SERIOUSLY THOUGHT ABOUT WHAT HAPPENS AFTER DEATH

    Hebrews 9:27 (KJV) 27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: THE WORD OF GOD FOR THE PEOPLE OF GOD VERY BRIEFLY IF I COULD GET A BAPTIST AMEN –A METHODIST NOD AND A SANTIFIED CHURCH HALLELUJAH I WANT TO REASON WITH YOU ON THE THOUGHT WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Divorce That Never Happened Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 5, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,618 views

    When you are under duress and your heart is broken, Joseph proves it is possible to trust God and act wisely in those circumstances.

    The Divorce That Never Happened Christmas “Thwarted Plans” Series (Matthew 1:18-25) 1. The Christmas season is upon us, so why not start the sermon with a few Christmas jokes? 2. A lady was picking through the frozen turkeys at the grocery store, but couldn't find one big enough for ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Happen To The Family?

    Contributed by Scott Epperson on May 26, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,648 views

    Gone are the days of Mayberry and leave it to beaver. What happend to the FAMILY?

    Eph 5:16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Eph 5:17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. Eph 5:18 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; Eph 5:19 Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Big Lessons From Small Things

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 22, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,743 views

    Sometimes we think it must be big to be God. That is not always the outcome.

    BIG LESSONS FROM SMALL THINGS or FAITHFUL OVER A FEW THINGS Introduction: Prophet Zechariah 4:10--- "For who has despised the day of small things?" He was trying to encourage a nation as they were rebuilding their temple and having a difficult time. The budget was low, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Whatever Happened To Miracles

    Contributed by John Roy on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 254 ratings
     | 14,550 views

    Miracles still happen for those with the courage to look and the faith to see.

    Whatever Happened To Miracles Luke 1:26-38 Whatever happened to miracles? Some say that the scientific era has crucified miracles. I disagree. The real perpetrator in this attempted murder is language. We have lost our ability to recognize and describe the miraculous with our language. When a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    Whatever Happened To The Humans? Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013
     | 3,587 views

    I want my audience to better understand the place human life should hold in their thinking and to apply this by putting away hatred and anger and apathy toward others’ lives

    Timothy McVeigh, the OK City Bomber. His terrorist attack was the worst on US soil before 9-11, killing 168 people and injuring more than 800. McVeigh was executed June 11 2001. Not only did he confess to his crime, but he also granted 75 hours of interviews for the writing of a book about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Speak Out Your Own Miracle! (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Angel Caballero on Jun 11, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,724 views

    If a person grumbles and complains about their life, or the bad things that have happened to them, they attract negativity and further problems.

    Speak out your own Miracle!(part3) John 6:63 Introduction: I have mentioned to you last Sunday the style of Jesus when he wants to drive home an important point; he uses stories, or makes some action. In this particular chapter Jesus was emphasizing the importance of his word. My goal today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Whatever Happened To Holiness? Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Feb 7, 2022
     | 3,367 views

    Are we truly holy? or do we hang on to the contaminates of the world? All Scripture references are from the NASB95.

    Holiness and the very concept of holiness is something that is lost in today’s culture and in the church itself. The very concept of God and His holiness has dismissed. According to Dr Steve DeNeff, author of the book “The way of Holiness: Experiencing God’s Work in You,” he says: “So, as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist