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  • David Hicks avatar

    The Rotting Harvest

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,194 views

    Jesus has compassion on the lost. The field are white, but if we fail to do nothing, the harvest may rot.

    The Rotting Harvest Matthew 9:35-38 Her husband, the love of her life and father of her children had just died. It was a heart attack in the middle of the night. Filled with shock and grief, she struggled to make sense of the events of the past 24 hours. He was so young. He seemed so strong. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Tapped In To The Powerful Love Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,979 views

    As Ephesians transitions from the "theological" to the practical, it hinges on a crucial prayer of Paul for them to be filled with power to know God’s love. It is this indwelling of the HS/Christ that enables us to walk in love and all that we are admoni

    Tapped In to the Powerful Love of Christ Love is All you Need—the Beatles Love can be a powerful force Hug Video (other examples in my life? getting a note from my 6th grade girlfriend. Or patience from my wife of 15 years though I don’t deserve it) Human Love only goes so far • I love those ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Challenges Of Being A Cheerful Giver

    Contributed by Joseph Betz on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,123 views

    Lay Sermon on Stewardship. The focus is on the historical and social responsibility of being a Christian and giving and does not mention biblical tithing.

    "The Challenges of Being a Cheerful Giver" Sermon Preached by Joseph A. Betz Setauket Presbyterian Church, NY October 22, 2006 Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9: 6-15 The Apostle Paul writes, "God loves a cheerful giver." The original Greek word he used was hilaron for cheerful, which translates into ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When You Are Scared – There Is Always Faith

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,062 views

    How do we deal with fear.

    When you are scared – There is always Faith Luke 8:22-25 Gladstone Baptist Church – 6/11/05 am – Children’s Service Hello, Boys and Girls, I’ve got a few things here this morning to show you. First of all, I have a toy boat. This reminds me that we are approaching Summer. A lot of people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Foolishness Of Ingratitude

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 25, 2006
    based on 104 ratings
     | 30,243 views

    This text in Romans chapter one reveals the sin of ingratitude and just how bad it is in God’s mind.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A Sunday School teacher asked her class what they were thankful for. One little boy said, “My glasses.” When asked why he was thankful for his glasses, he said, “Because they keep the boys from fighting me and the girls from kissing me.” This is the season of thanksgiving and we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Test 5: The Wisdom Test, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 9, 2007
    based on 69 ratings
     | 23,290 views

    What kind of wisdom passes the test of faith? The kind of wisdom that James describes as only coming from above.

    1. Roots of test-passing wisdom (17a) 2. Attributes of test-passing wisdom (17b) 3. Fruits of test-passing wisdom (18) JAMES 3:13 Who is a wise man? What is wisdom? It’s interesting that two people who are known for their wisdom asked that very same question. Solomon did. In Ecclesiastes 8:1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Enough

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 16,754 views

    Wealth leads us to illusions wherein we lose sight of God; poverty leads us to spiritual disease. Pray for enough to satisfy real needs and to be able to give for others.

    You don’t have to raise your hands on this one. But I do wonder how many of you spent some time this week fantasizing about that Powerball lottery. What would you have done with $250,000,000? What dreams would you have indulged? What unthinkable thoughts did you think? Well, now, I, being a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Revealing A Great God

    Contributed by William Nieporte on Nov 17, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,433 views

    Our purpose is not to build a great church, but to reveal a great God.

    His name was Simon, but his friends called him Peter. If we translated his name into our language we would probably call him “Rocky” or “The Rock.” Peter was one of Jesus best students—one of his closest followers. He had heard most of Jesus sermons and parables. He had been present for most of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Live With The Lamb Series

    Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Dec 5, 2007
     | 3,183 views

    At Jesus’ invitation we “come and see” where He is staying, and what we see is that our sins are gone, that we have a clean slate and a fresh start, that we are adopted into God’s family, reconciled to our Father, and that we have eternal life.

    Live With the Lamb: John 1:35-39 I want us to think just now of the one most important reason why anybody should follow Jesus Christ over, say, Mohammad. Or why would we follow Christ over Buddha, or Confuscious, or the religion of Hare Krishna, or Hinduism or Taoism. You kids here today are going ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,146 views

    The resurrection makes a difference in what we think about Jesus and how we live our lives today.

    A. Once a singing group called The Resurrection was scheduled to sing at a church. 1. Unfortunately, a big snowstorm postponed the performance, so the minister fixed the sign outside the church to read, “The Resurrection is postponed.” I’m sure that created some alarm! 2. Aren’t you glad the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Patrick Mead avatar

    The Light Of Christmas

    Contributed by Patrick Mead on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 12 ratings
     | 11,057 views

    The promise of light

    The Light of Christmas Isaiah 9:1-5 Introduction Over 40 years ago, a church in Philadelphia witnessed one Sunday morning three boys being baptized and become members of the church. Unfortunately, in a matter of months the church had to disband and sell the property because the membership ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Jesus The Teacher Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 37,576 views

    Jesus is the greatest teacher who ever taught. In this sermon we discuss what made Him such a great teacher, and what His teachings will do for our lives.

    A. Did you hear the story about the teacher who was helping one of her kindergarten students put on his boots? 1. She pulled while he pushed and the boots still didn’t want to go on. 2. Finally, after the second boot was on, and she had worked up a sweat, the little boy said, “Teacher, they’re on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Behold The Lamb Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 57 ratings
     | 28,337 views

    Lessons we can learn from the Shepherds of Bethlehem.

    --ILL>Without question, the funniest thing I ever saw on television was years ago on an episode of “Candid Camera,” where Allen Funt and the Candid crew pulled a colossal hoax on some of the smartest and groomed for success college students in America. Having put together a supposed aptitude and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Art Good avatar

    Drop The Weight Of Sin Series

    Contributed by Art Good on Jul 26, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,620 views

    Today we begin a series which will last several weeks, called “Drop The Weight”. Throughout this series you will be asked to release the sins you have been carrying, in some cases, maybe these are things that have been a part of your life for a long time

    Drop The Weight I have a backpack on…and it is really heavy! It’s heavy because it’s filled with rocks, stones! “Why on earth would you fill backpack w/rocks?” Good ? The rocks in my backpack symbolize the various sins in our life. (have someone take out rock: “sin”) This stone today ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jim Heidebrecht avatar

    God's Compliment To Mom

    Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jul 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,325 views

    Mother’s Day sermon. How some attributes of God are reflected in a Godly mother.

    Mothers day – a very special Holiday – great opportunity This is a day when you get to turn the tables on Mom a little bit and take care of Her This is her special day. We get to pamper mom a little today – or a lot Take her out to dinner, give her a card , some flowers, kids do your chores ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist