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  • DAN SANTIAGO avatar

    Portrait Of A Seasoned Mother

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,192 views

    We honor mothers for being their best based on their family context. The criterion is how they respond to the challenges surrounding them – the attitude and character they demonstrate in specific family context.

    Hannah: A Portrait of a Seasoned Mother 1 Samuel 1:1-28 ILLUSTRATION Based on the study made by Salary.com, if the typical stay-at-home mother in the U.S. were paid for her work as housekeeper, cook, daycare center teacher, laundry machine operator, van driver, facilities manager, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Servant-King

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 24, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,205 views

    This sermon was prepared for Christ the King Sunday, the last Sunday in November of 2007. The thesis is that as disciples of Jesus Christ we are to follow in His steps in being servant leaders.

    The Servant-King --Jeremiah 23:1-6 Kings, Queens, Presidents, Governors, priests, and pastors are called to be good role models before their people. Unfortunately that was never the case with any of the kings of the Northern Kingdom of Israel and with many of the kings of Judah as well. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Gifts Of The Father's Love

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,165 views

    Because of the intense love that God has for us, I am assured that of all His attributes, the one nearest His heart is being "Father" to His children.

    WHEN I STOP AND THINK ABOUT IT, I HAVE TO ADMIT THAT THERE ARE MANY REASONS GOD CHOOSES TO SAVES ALL OF US: TO BRING GLORY TO HIMSELF, TO APPEASE HIS JUSTICE, AND TO DEMONSTRATE HIS SOVEREIGNTY. BUT ONE OF THE SWEETEST AND MOST POWERFUL REASONS THAT GOD WORKS TO SAVE US IS SIMPLY BECAUSE HE IS SO ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Blueprints Of A Healthy Church

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007
     | 4,762 views

    And as we build the church, there are certain things that simply have to be in the plans if we’re going to be the kind of church God wants us to be. Community, Teamwork, Love.

    It’s amazing what you can find on the Internet. I’ve mentioned before that I’m a Star Trek fan, so I was impressed when I found this. I found a website of pictures of the USS Enterprise made entirely from lego. (http://homepage.mac.com/happywaffle/enterprise/) The interesting thing about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Sin: Keeping Up Appearances

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,403 views

    Are we more concerned about appearing Christian than we are with being a Christian. How far will we go to keep a Christian reputation and hide our sin?

    A rather pompous deacon was endeavoring to impress upon a class of boys the importance of living the Christian life. "Why do people call me a Christian?" the man asked. After a moment’s pause, one youngster said, "Maybe it’s because they don’t know you." I wonder…..could that be said of us? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    As Iron Sharpens Iron

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Feb 3, 2006
    based on 60 ratings
     | 93,224 views

    This sermon takes the wise principle of being sharpened by one another and develops what it means to be sharpened? What it takes to be Sharpened? and what are some different models to be Sharpened?

    As Iron Sharpens Iron Proverbs 27:17-19 Intro.: A. Have you ever tried to use a knife or pair of scissors only to find that they wouldn’t cut? It was probably frustrating – the problem: They needed to be Sharpened! B. Our passage today has a Biblical principle that teaches us how to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    His Seed Begging Bread.

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Aug 29, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 18,192 views

    Our contentment with our present state is pivotal to being rewarded by God. We are there by showing that we are willing to accept the state or destiny that God has designed for us.

    His Seed Begging Bread. There are many verses in scripture that give the believer a sense of safety and security. These verses in Psalms is especially prominent in the life of a Christian. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dean Morgan avatar

    Speak To Your Valley

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 6, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,632 views

    I want to focus on the thought that you and I can prophesy or speak to the valley of bones in our lives and God will put everything back the way it should be.

    There are so many messages and lessons found in this passage of Scripture. We will not explore all of them tonight. I do want to focus on something I haven’t focused on before. I want to focus on the thought that you and I can prophesy or speak to the valley of bones in our lives and God will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The One Who Knows You

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Sep 12, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,486 views

    They say as you go through life, it isn’t as important what you know as it is whom you know. Well, they’re close to being right...

    They say that as you go through life it isn’t as important what you know as whom you know. This morning, I want to suggest this is true, but I’ll go even one better. It’s not even so much who you know, but the one who knows you. Even in a competitive, knowledge-based industry like computers – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • JERRY GATSON avatar

    "I'm Sick Of The Palsy"

    Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Oct 16, 2005
    based on 41 ratings
     | 7,868 views

    As believers, we have to want what God wants for us. We, like the man who was sick of the palsy, must get sick of being out of the will of God.

    ________________________________________ “I’m Sick of the Palsy” INTRO – I want to pick up where we left off on Wednesday night. We were talking about the passion of Jesus Christ. The “passion” refers to the period between the Last Supper and the Crucifixion, between communion and the cross. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Finding Your Calling

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,745 views

    Are we really listening and expecting God to speak with us or are we too busy being distracted by many things that we can’t hear Him call?

    April, 2007 “Finding Your Calling” I Samuel 3:1-10 INTRODUCTION: During three centuries of rule by the judges, the word of God was rare. By Eli’s time there were no prophets speaking God’s message. In fact there had only been two prophets--Deborah (Judges 4:4) and Othniel (Judges 6:8) during ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Be All You Can Be Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 15, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,982 views

    God desires for us to become all the can. John gives us 5 needs, thoughts, or issues to "deal with" IF we are to Be all we can be.

    * In 1981, the US Army unveiled one of the most popular jingles they ever used. What was the jingle? Most of us remember it; “be all that you can be in the Army.” The target was young men and the “pride factor” which they possess. * It does not stretch the imagination at all to realize that God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeremy James avatar

    Dangerous Places

    Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,354 views

    God often times calls us to minister in the very places that we don’t want to be. Love our enemies as well as our friends and neighbors.

    Dangerous Places What if all your life you were taught a certain way to do something, and then one day someone came along and told you that you weren’t supposed to be doing it that way? What would be our reaction? Golf Club All my life I have been told the proper way to hold and swing a golf ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Arlen Payne avatar

    The Perfect Gift

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 27, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,171 views

    If you could give the perfect gift, what would it be? Only God can give the absolute perfect gift, which He gave to us in Salvation.

    The Perfect Gift James 1:17 Intro. Think for a minute. What do you think would be the perfect gift? Not just for a particular individual, but a gift that would be perfect for every individual. Here are come characteristics of what I think would be the perfect gift. 1. It would have to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Phoebe: An Example For Our Time

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 4, 2004
    based on 86 ratings
     | 32,822 views

    Phoebe offers us a first-century example of what a Christian should be. Paul uses three key words to describe her: Sister,Servant, and Saint!

    Phoebe: An Example For Our Time by Scott R. Bayles, preacher Church of Christ ------------------------------------------------------ Scripture Reading: John 13:12-15 It’s amazing today how many church growth schemes people have come up with. The Willow Creek Model, the Purpose Driven Church, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church