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  • Alan Tison avatar

    Finishing Strong Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on May 21, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 22,943 views

    Good starts are good, but the important thing is to finish well, this is what we learn from the life of David

    INTRODUCTION, Have you ever noticed in life that a good start isn’t always enough. Now there is nothing wrong with a good start mind you, but it is often not enough to get us to the finish line, or to the winners circle. And if you don’t believe me, ask the Atlanta Braves who won the first 2 games ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Timing Is Everything

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,064 views

    Timing is everything so we must understand that we cannot waste our time but use it to make a difference for eternity.

    Unity Baccalaureate - Sunday Eve. May 20th Class motto for the Unity senior class of 2007: We laughed until we had to cry, We loved right to our last goodbye but over the years we will recall for just one moment, we had it all. As I read your class motto the concept of time raced through my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    David: Facing Your Giants Series

    Contributed by Bryan Parris on May 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,807 views

    From the "Heroes" Series. A Sermon on Courage from 1 Samuel 17.

    There is not a more inspiring hero story than David. Let’s jump right into his story this morning. SCENE ONE: The Israelites Meet Goliath (Vs. 1-11) Keep in mind that this is an ARMY…and what is the purpose of an ARMY? They fight battles…but this is an army that is letting the enemy get an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeking God's Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 29, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 18,458 views

    We make choices everyday and in order to make the best decisions we need to seek God’s wisdom. This was delivered on graduation Sunday.

    Illustration The faculty of a college were in their annual meeting when, suddenly, an angel appeared. Turning to the Dean, the angel said, "I will grant you one of three choices -- infinite wisdom, infinite wealth or infinite health." The Dean thought for a minute, then replied "Wisdom." "So be ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Stephen Robinson D avatar

    After All I Have Been Through,i Still Have Joy

    Contributed by Stephen Robinson D on Jun 1, 2007
    based on 70 ratings
     | 91,363 views

    No matter what comes your way, You still have Joy!

    The Author of out text is David; you do remember David don’t you? - His name means “beloved”, a man after God’s own heart - You remember David, Jesse’s boy; he watched the sheep as a boy - You know David, he was a musician - David, an armor bearer for King Saul, he killed Goliath. - This same ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Fears That Keep Us From His Presence

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 1, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,898 views

    What fears cause us to back away from the Presence of the Lord? Fear that He will require more than you are willing to give? We can probably relate to some of the same fears that these people did many years earlier.

    June,2007 Fears that Keep Us from His Presence Luke 8:26-39 INTRODUCTION: Jesus did many miracles when He lived on earth. One of those miracles involved the deliverance of a demon-possessed man who had been living among the tombs for a long time. He was so out of control that he could no ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Christ In The Passover Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 14,397 views

    A re-enactment of the the Last Supper and an explanation of the Lord’s Supper’s roots in the Jewish Seder.

    Christ in the Passover 1 Corinthians 11:23-16 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: ¡§For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, 24and when he had given thanks, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    La Obra De Dios En Nosotros

    Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Jul 22, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,331 views

    2nd in a Series from 1st John

    “LA OBRA DE AMOR EN NOSOTROS” 1 Juan 4:13-21 Introduccion: Tal vez usted ha oido del tipo que se enamoro con una cantante de la opera. Chuck Swindoll cuenta la historia en su libro, “Encienda el fosforo original” (Strike the Oridinal Match). El tipo se enamoro con ella, aunque apenas la conocia, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pentecost, The Church's Birthday

    Contributed by William Mouser on Aug 2, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,286 views

    The first Pentecost is examined in light of its character as the birthday of the Church.

    Homily for Pentecost, or Whitsunday Psalm 104:1-2, 13-24, 33-34, Acts 2:1-11, 1 Corinthians 12:4-13, John 14:8-17 I was born at 5:45 P.M. on Wednesday, March 5, 1947. For the past 58 years, I have commemorated that birthday with friends and family. You also celebrate your own birthdays and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    From A Mustard Seed

    Contributed by William Mouser on Aug 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,611 views

    On the occasion of a weekend conference for training men in worship, this sermon challenges the men to expect God’s blessing on their small beginning.

    Psalm 92, Ezekiel 31:1-6,10-14, 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, Mark 4:26-34 From a mustard seed One things that grabs the attention of St. Athanasius parishioners today is the presence of all these men in our fellowship for the Lord’s worship on the Sunday morning. To those of you here this morning from ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    What Have You Got To Lose?

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Aug 5, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,390 views

    Allegiance to God means something

    Title: What have you got to lose? Text: FCF: SO: Intro: When you were in school, I suspect you had to learn the Pledge of Allegiance. You probably also had to recite it most mornings, and if you were like me, you probably did so without realizing how offensive it really was. There is one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faithfully Yours

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Aug 5, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,984 views

    Adultery is a perversion of the faithfulness God intended to illustrate through marriage.

    Title: Faithfully Yours Text: Exodus 20:14; Hosea FCF: Adultery is a perversion of the faithfulness God intended to illustrate through marriage. Intro: You don’t need to know this man’s identity, but you need to understand the impact his choices made on his family. The man had been married for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Made With A Plan In Mind Series

    Contributed by Bob Reccord on Aug 7, 2006
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,548 views

    God has been preparing a unique plan and calling for your life since before you were born. (Principle 1 from Made to Count)

    Theme: God has been preparing a unique plan and calling for your life since before you were born. (Principle 1 from Made to Count) Introduction: Sometimes it’s amazing what we have and don’t even realize! Such was the case in the Philadelphia public school system recently. While working ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Eyriche Cortez avatar

    The Birth Of Our King

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Aug 14, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,369 views

    Christmas lessons from the genealogy of Christ.

    Open your Bibles in Matthew chapter one verse one. Yes, you heard me right. Matthew chapter one verse one. When I began reading the New Testament, I admit that I found chapter one of Matthew boring, particularly the genealogy of Jesus Christ. I mean, I was not that excited to read that this person ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Failure: The Role Of The Weakest Link?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 18, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,606 views

    We study the theory of the weakest link to understand individual responsibility. Are you standing in the gap?

    FAILURE --- THE ROLE OF THE INDIVIDUAL OR THE THEORY OF THE WEAKEST LINK? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I HAVE A METAL CHAIN AND IN A HIDDEN PART OF THE CHAIN I HAVE A LINK MADE OF YARN, WE HAVE A PULLING CONTEST? What happens? I expose the weakest link? I take a guitar in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God