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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    New And Improved Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 27, 2002
    based on 156 ratings
     | 44,184 views

    Years before Hebrews was written, God had declared there would be "New Covenant." This new legal contract had better promises than the Old one, but what is better?

    OPEN: After the death of Elvis Presley it became fairly common to read headlines in the Tabloids such as: "I was Elvis’ Love Child" or "Elvis’ Ghost is My Father". Many people claimed to be related to "The King" either for the prestige of wearing his name or possibly to try and get a share of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Playing The Game Of Your Life

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Aug 29, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,238 views

    We had a Softball Sunday, an evangelistic outreach to our softball players and the community. How we must touch each base before we get to go home.

    Playing the Game of your Life “Softball Sunday” August 29, 2004 Pastor Glenn Newton This morning I want us to read a familiar verse as our Text, the verse may be familiar to you, but the message never gets old, the news is always good, and the offer doesn’t expire until you do…. Look at John ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Rules Of Engagement

    Contributed by James May on Apr 6, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 29,442 views

    We are in a spiritual war right now. Joshua’s words to Israel just before he died will give us the basic "Rules of Engagement" for winning this war with the devil.

    RULES OF ENGAGEMENT By Pastor Jim May Joshua 23:2-13 The Old Testament contains examples and stories that have a very real meaning to life right now. I have heard a number of people say that they don’t like to read the Old Testament or that it simply confuses them. I find those ancient texts ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Speaking With God.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Dec 27, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,198 views

    along with illumination brings human obligation. Abraham was given some practical instructions. In verse one we see that God says walk before me, and be thou perfect.

    Speaking with God. Genesis 17. 12/22/04 At least 14 years have elapsed in Abraham’s life since God was last recorded as speaking with him. During that time, Ishmael, Abraham’s son by Hagar had been born and grown to a boy of 13. Abraham and Sarah had grown to the age of 99 and 89 which made ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Prepared - Scout Sunday Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 6, 2005
    based on 67 ratings
     | 36,691 views

    So, just why did David pick up "5" smooth stones? It was because long before Scouting began, David understood the Scout Motto "Be Prepared"

    OPEN: A bricklayer had an accident at work and filed following insurance report: On the day of my accident I was working alone on the roof of a 6-story building. When I completed my work I discovered that I had about 500 pounds of brick left over. Rather than carry the bricks down by hand, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Table Is Prepared

    Contributed by Adam Deibert on Feb 11, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 10,825 views

    Understanding what Jesus has done is the only way we can be ready to receive the Lord’s Supper. (A sermon best preached the week before Communion)

    •We will be coming together next Sabbath, for the purpose of celebrating the Lord’s Supper •Communion is a joyous celebration, a high Sabbath, and not to be taken lightly •It is a service that is rich in meaning •We come together today to understand the meaning, so as we come together next Sabbath, ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    No Time For Romance

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,988 views

    A sermon on marriage right before Valentines Day. (Portions taken from Terry MaCabe and Steven Slack from Lookout Magazine http://www.lookoutmag.com/)

    Sermon for 2/13/2005 No Time for Romance Introduction: Gail Ann Dorsey- No Time No time for talking, no time for walking, not time for loving you, Baby, I’ve got a lot on my mind. So much to do and too little time I got a lot on my mind, and I wish I knew where to draw the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Journey Of A Lifetime

    Contributed by William Ellis on Aug 25, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,237 views

    We are all on a journey.This message preaches through the same text twice. The journey to the Promised Land and the journey to the Promiser. Moses destination was to worship before claiming the promise.

    Intro: If There Ever Was A Man Who Went On The Journey Of A Lifetime It Was Moses • From the bulrush to the palace • From the palace to the backside of the wilderness into the presence of God • From an intimate experience with God back to an unbearable Egyptian bondage • From bondage to the edge ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "What If There Were No Christmas?"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Dec 16, 2003
    based on 124 ratings
     | 18,135 views

    In "the fullness of time" God sent His Son, Jesus to the earth as a babe in a manger. This devotional (before a Communion Service) explores HOW God prepared the world for Jesus.

    “What If There Were No Christmas?” INTRODUCTION: Read Galatians 4:4-5 Christmas is this Thursday. We have waited 361 days for it. It seemed like it would never get here … and NOW … it’s coming too fast! It’s not easy to forget Christmas … VISA keeps reminding you … for months to come! One man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Petitions For The Next Generation Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Feb 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,256 views

    I would propose to you that prayer for our next generation is needed more today than ever before as we live in the last days of the return of Jesus Christ.

    I am going to read from 2 John 1:1-4 Title: Petitions for the Next Generation Theme: Praying With Authority for Our Children Series: Girding up the Church Introduction: There is a battle for the minds, hearts and souls of our kids. Anyone who enters this battle seriously spends many hours ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Half-Time Talk Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 27, 2007
    based on 69 ratings
     | 28,332 views

    The Disciples had experienced one or two Passover Meals with Jesus before this. Why did Jesus wait til this last one to refer to how it applied to Him?

    OPEN: There is a part of a basketball game that no spectator gets to see. No matter how important the ticket holder may be. No matter how much he’s paid for his seat. There is one event he will NOT be INVITED to observe. And yet this one event can change the entire course of a game. I’ve read of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Fred Sigle avatar

    Be Prepared To Give An Answer

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Feb 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,015 views

    If we are living the life of Christ before others, people will ask why our life is so different from the rest of the worlds. We must be ready to give an answer.

    BE PREPARED TO GIVE AN ANSWER A. How many of you know someone who is not a Christian? (RAISE YOUR HAND) 1. We all do, don’t we—FAMILY, FRIENDS, NEIGHBORS, CO-WORKER, CLASS-MATES. COMMENT: We want more than anything for these people to OBEY the Gospel? But what do we do? How do we bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Edmondson avatar

    The Solomon Secrets Series

    Contributed by Chris Edmondson on May 26, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,901 views

    Solomon really loved the Lord. He wrote accurately and truthfully about all sorts of financial matters long before economics became a credited source of study in universities.

    The Solomon Secrets Hope for the Financially Challenged - Part 3 DVD: Veggie Tales, Madame Blueberry, Stuff mart In my messages I try to be as honest as I can be in those areas of my life in which God is still working on. This is one of those areas. I don’t always square with what God wants for my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gift That Keeps On Giving

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 3, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,487 views

    Pentecost did not begin with a roomful of disciples in the third decade of the first century; it was made complete through them by the same God who introduced it 1,500 years before.

    (Other passage: 1 Corinthians 12:4-13) In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) Henry Welles had an idea more than a century ago, an idea we ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Introduction To Mark: The Voice Of One Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jun 8, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,023 views

    We are called out to the wilderness, back to our relationship with Jesus before all the distractions of the world came upon us. Starts with a concise understanding of authorship and biblical authority.

    I am just the voice of one who is greater than this; after me comes the one more powerful than I, one whose sandals I am unfit to untie…I answered to the One who gave this message to me, the voice still resonates in my soul; The voice still rattles my bones – “Prepare the way, make straight paths ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational