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  • Johnny Carver avatar

    Make Room For Daddy

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 26, 2009
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    “Make Room for Daddy” was a sitcom that ran on CBS during the 50’s and 60’s which depicted a nightclub entertainer trying to balance

    Scripture: Revelation 3:20 Title: “Make Room For Daddy” Introduction: “Make Room for Daddy” was a sitcom that ran on CBS during the 50’s and 60’s which depicted a nightclub entertainer trying to balance his job with the responsibilities of a family. MAIN POINT – “There’s A Battle Going On” (“I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Run With Endurance Series

    Contributed by William Lock on Mar 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,763 views

    Like any great athlete we need to learn the importance of dedication and endurance for our Christian race.

    HEBREWS 12 A great cloud of witnesses Throw off everything that hinders Run with endurance Fix our eyes on Jesus the Lord disciplines the one he loves A GREAT CLOUD OF WITNESSES Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses… THROW OFF EVERYTHING THAT HINDERS let us ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Fear Of God

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 5, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 26,008 views

    Fearing God is essential in order to be spiritually successful. Christians need to cultivate this virtue in their lives.

    Today, we are going to examine a topic that once was considered to be a very basic part of religious life. It was discussed quite often even to the extent that it was part of common conversation back in the days of our great-grandparents. Today, the topic is shunned by society and even by most ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Servant Church Trains Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 16, 2009
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     | 5,163 views

    A servant church that trains is a church that releases people from spiritual bondage.

    A Servant Church Trains Acts 18:24-28 Teach the way of God more perfectly. And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures; came to Ephesus. This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learn How To Love

    Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on May 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,378 views

    We can love more perfectly through knowledge and discernment.

    Learn How to Love Attention: I want to talk to you about love. Love is universally appreciated but is often misunderstood. Much of what passes for love in our society is not true love. True love is contrary to the natural tendency of fallen humanity. When a child is born into our society his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    En La Lucha Libre Series

    Contributed by Justin Colon on May 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,703 views

    To become a blessing we need to stop wrestling with God and surrender to his will. Para ser una bendicion necesitamos dejar de luchar contra Dios y rendirnos ante su voluntad.

    Propósito: Que la congregación se rinda y se someta ante la voluntad de Dios para sus vidas. Tema: Nosotros luchamos con Dios cuando no nos sometemos a su voluntad. Introducción En la Lucha Libre… Carlitos Colón, El Invader, Chicky Star, Savio Vega…Stone Cold Steve Austin…¿Qué tienen en común ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Gospel

    Contributed by Geoff Bruschi on Jun 8, 2008
     | 6,099 views

    "For it (the GOSPEL) is the Power of God unto Salvation!"

    The Gospel: What is it REALLY? Text: Romans 1-8 Objective: Every person needs to understand the true essence of salvation and can do so by understanding 2 facts found in Scripture. I went back to work about three weeks ago after a 2 month lay off. Many of you know that I am a truck driver by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Forjados Por El Sufrimiento Series

    Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Jun 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,206 views

    Mira tus aflicciones desde la perspectiva de Dios

    Forjados por el sufrimiento Intro: Mi hermana mayor y mi cuñado participan en un ministerio de enseñanza sobre el matrimonio. Con cierta frecuencia, iglesias los invitan para que vayan y den pláticas a sus matrimonios. En el mes de mayo, los invitaron para participar en una iglesia de ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Lord, Teach Us To Pray Series

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008
     | 3,625 views

    Christians will not stay spiritually fit without making prayer part of their regular workout routine!

    Cornerstone Church February 19, 2006 “Prayer 101 – Lord, Teach Us to Pray” Series LESSON 1: “LORD, TEACH US TO PRAY.” Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The God You Can Know Series

    Contributed by Billy Noel on Jun 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,790 views

    J Sidlow Baxter says God is a mystery, yet God says in Jeremiah 4: 23-24 that you and I can understand and know Him, knowing God is a process, you must seek Him and get to know Him by experience and divine revelation

    The God You Should Know Jer. 9:23-24 J Sidlow Baxter: “God is the greatest of all mysteries and the greatest of all realities” In spite of the mystery God is a God that you can know Jer 29:12 Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. Jer 29:13 And ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Barbecue

    Contributed by Karl Ingersoll on Jun 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,889 views

    Faith comes to most of us some packaged form. In the lives of many Christians it is never unpacked - it remains in the box.

    I have had this idea for a sermon illustration rattling around in my brain. Today seemed like the perfect day to use it. A few weeks ago now I referenced the beginnings of this illustration. It actually began with new siding and windows on our home. That meant a new deck. The old one was an ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Whats Right With Doubt

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 15, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,392 views

    Just as Thomas doubted, we all must deal with doubt. Here are some specific steps to dealing with doubt.

    “What’s Right With Doubt?” John 20:19-31 Introduction The sorcerer had fallen out of favor of the court, and the king sentenced him to death. On the day of the planned execution, the sorcerer told the king that if he would allow him to live for one year, the king could become famous around the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Hugh W. Davidson avatar

    The Vine And His Branches Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,511 views

    What does it mean to bear fruit for Jesus today?

    The vine and the branches John 15:1-7 I was in the hospital the other day and I noticed a sign on the wall of the little store by the entrance. It said, “Chips $1.35.” And I remembered buying the same size bag for a nickel. Anybody else remember that? Now, we pay ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paddy Venner avatar

    Where Is Your Heart In Relation To The World? Series

    Contributed by Paddy Venner on Apr 28, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,298 views

    Greatly inspired by Brian Houston’s book ’For this I was born’, this series seeks to change our paradigms about where we are positioned in life, and to make us realise that we are all a strategic placement of God for a purpose and a function.

    • Every one of us will experience a sense of purpose and peace if we simply realised, and believed, that we are each a strategic placement, placed by God where He wants us, with whom He wants us, because of what He has planned for us. • God is big on positioning – Elisha was positioned for Elijah’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • KENNETH TANKERSLEY avatar

    The Power Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Apr 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,302 views

    1. WHY IS IT SO HARD TO SAY: “I’M SORRY”? 2. SOMEONE ONCE SAID THE TWO HARDEST WORDS TO SAY ARE: “I’M SORRY”, AND “I LOVE YOU”. 3. I DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU, BUT I DON’T LIKE CARRYING AROUND A BURDEN SO HEAVY AS BITTERNESS AND AN UNFORGIVING SPIRIT. 4. SO

    CBC THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS MATHEW 18: 21-35 INTRODUCTION: FORGIVENESS IS APPARENTLY A VERY DIFFICULT THING TO MASTER. IT SEEMS TO BE THE HARDEST THING TO ACCOMPLISH. 1. WHY IS IT SO HARD TO SAY: “I’M SORRY”? 2. SOMEONE ONCE SAID THE TWO HARDEST WORDS TO SAY ARE: “I’M ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist