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  • Richard White avatar

    An Open Letter Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Feb 24, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,677 views

    In prison Paul writes his "son" Timothy and gives him final lessons in being a godly man and evangelist

    An Open letter to a Son 1 Timothy 1:1-11 The epistles called 1 and 2 Timothy are a mentors heartfelt words to a son. Paul uses these letters as further instructions to a young evangelist that he has watched grow up in Christ. Timothy was an associate of Paul’s on his second and third ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Signs Of The Second Coming Series

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jul 12, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 11,109 views

    A reflection on what the signs of the second coming are and how they are being fulfilled not to scare us but to prod us to live for Christ.

    Sermon: Signs of the Second Coming Mark 13:3-22 June 15, 2003 I Introduction A Every age wants to know the future 1 Poll -Time Magazine article by Nancy Gibbs - The article continues by pointing out that even the pre-Christian is thinking about the future. Recent polls suggest that 35% of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "When Prayer Doesn't Seem To Work--Things To Check" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 21, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 14,598 views

    There are a number of things which may hinder prayer from being answered. Scripture gives some things to check.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches July 20, 3003 “When Prayer is Not Working--Some things to Check” Mark 11:22-26 INTRODUCTION: A father and his 10 year old son were looking at books one day at WalMart. His father said, “Here’s an interesting book,” ‘The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Prayer.’” The son ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Godly Life

    Contributed by Orvel Barker on Aug 2, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,773 views

    We must pursue godliness every day of our life in order to be all He wants us to be.

    Introduction: If our life is to truly have purpose as believers, we must always and in all ways strive to be like the Lord. Which means we must pursue godliness with all our might. I. We have been given all things pertaining to life and Godliness! A. He has chosen to give us His divine ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Wish We'd All Been Ready Series

    Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Sep 18, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,771 views

    Being ready to meet the Lord is the most pressing issue in life. Readiness must become our highest priority.

    This sermon was preached on Sunday morning September 21st, 2003 to the Evergreen Church by Scotty L Killingsworth The text for the message is taken from 1 Thessalonians 4 The sermon series is part of the “Ready” series The sermon title is: I wish we’d all been ready In 1971-2 I recorded a song ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contending For The Faith Series

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Nov 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,084 views

    We ought to conduct ourselves like being a Christian actually makes a difference in our lives…whatever happens.

    August 23, 2009 - Contending for the Faith Philippians 1:27-30 ‘Whatever happens…’ How many times have you heard that phrase before? In what kind of circumstance was it? When you’re walking across a narrow bridge or ledge, what do people say? ‘Whatever happens…don’t look down.’ A movie perhaps; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heading Toward Christmas Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 13, 2009
    based on 20 ratings
     | 14,027 views

    Since we’re heading toward Christmas I think we should be: thinking, taking, and talking.

    INTRO.- ILL.- An ill-prepared college student taking an economics exam just before Christmas vacation wrote on his paper. “Only God knows the answers to these questions. Merry Christmas!” The professor graded the papers and wrote this note: “God gets 100, you get 0. Happy New Year!” That ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Citizenship

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 12, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,919 views

    A sermon on being citizens of heaven from Ephesians 2:11-18 (Outline taken from Truth for Today)

    Sermon for 7/12/2009 Ephesians 2:11-18 Introduction: A. “In the first place we should insist that if the immigrant who comes here in good faith becomes an American and assimilates himself to us, he shall be treated on an exact equality with everyone else, for it is an outrage to discriminate ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "A Messiah Who Prays Part 2: Roadblocks To Prayer" Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 14, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,176 views

    We need to make sure that we are not putting up roadblocks that keep our prayers from being answered.

    A Messiah Who Prays Part 2: Roadblocks to Prayer Text: Matt. 6:14-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: When I was about 18 years old, I have taken my Mom to work, and on the way home I hit a patch of ice and lost control of the car. The car came to a screeching halt after I hit the concrete divider ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Secret Of Contentment Series

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,983 views

    Paul writes that he has learned to be content, no matter what the circumstance may be. What is his secret?

    Learning the Secret – Philippians 4:10-23 January 3, 2010 This is the story of George Phillips of Mississippi, who was going to bed when his wife told him that he'd left the light on in the shed. George opened the door to go turn off the light but saw there were people in the shed in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking With The Lord Part 3 Series

    Contributed by C Vincent on Apr 25, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,527 views

    The 3rd in the series on the Holy Spirit. This one covers walking in the Spirit and being in agreement with the Lord and fellow believers.

    Walking with the Lord JCC 25.04.10 pm Amos 3:3 Can two walk together, except they be agreed? Two people must be in agreement to get anywhere in life Two in a business partnership Two in a marriage Compatible If you are is disagreement, then it will not work out The Holy Spirit brings a harmony ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Big Tease - How To Overcome Bullying Series

    Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Feb 8, 2010
    based on 18 ratings
     | 25,495 views

    Kids are constantly being made fun of and bullied. This sermon looks at what it means to overcome and rise above the bully.

    Darrell Loomis was a truck driver. Each week he hauled goods from Cincinnati to Atlanta. Joe’s Diner was his favorite eating spot on the route. Darrell always stopped for meals at Joe’s. One summer afternoon, Darrell parked his truck and walked into the diner. Sitting down in his ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Cock-A-Doodle-Do Moments, Easter Pt 1

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Mar 23, 2010
     | 2,939 views

    The Moment you mess up is one step away from being restored. www.preaching.co.nr

    Calvary and the Cross were close at hand. Jesus shared the Passover meal with His closest friends and revealed that one among them would be His betrayer. v.22 His disciples, understandably, began to ask who among them would do such a thing to Jesus, v.23 but their conversation quickly turned to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Outcome Of The Indwelling Of The Holy Spirit (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Jesse Roncales on Mar 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,850 views

    The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit assures us that we are in the closest and most intimate relationship with God -being His children.

    Introduction There are many things in nature that are completely mystery for some of us. Let’s say for example the caterpillar which becomes a beautiful butterfly. How can such creature that crawls on the ground be changed into one that flies? How can a black, fuzzy, rather ugly creature be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Adventure Calling Series

    Contributed by Tim Shepard on Jan 27, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,681 views

    One of the keys to a good fairy tale is adventure and this sermon tells people that they are being called to an adventurous life in Christ.

    FAIRY TALE DREAMS: Adventure Calling It was the call of adventure that actually drew Bilbo Baggins out the Shire. He had lived there all of his life, among people who never went anywhere. But Bilbo was a little different than the rest of the hobbits that lived around him. Often he could be ...read more

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