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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Service Contract—2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 28, 2001
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    A description of the willful commitment entered into by God’s people to serve their God exclusively. Part 2 of a 2 part sermon.

    SERVICE CONTRACT-II—Joshua 24:14-28 A newly appointed young preacher was contacted by the local funeral director to hold a graveside committal service at a small country cemetery in the country. There was to be no funeral, just the committal, because sadly, the deceased had no family or friends ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Filling A Father's Shoes

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 14, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
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    The world’s hardest job is being a father.

    JOB 1:1-8 "FILLING A FATHER’S SHOES" A) If you were asked to name the world’s hardest job, what would you say it is? * Serving as president of the U.S.? * Heading up the United Nations? * Serving Jesus Christ somewhere as a missionary or as a pastor? B) Each of those choices could be defended! * ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Evans avatar

    Facing The Inside

    Contributed by Tom Evans on Apr 1, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
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    AS WE FACE CHALLENGES AND TEMPTATIONS IN LIFE, WE SHOULD NOT BE SO CONFIDENT AS TO BELIEVE THAT ON OUR OWN STRENGTH WE CAN TACKLE THEM.

    Facing the Inside THERE ARE CERTAIN TOPICS APPROPRIATE FOR MEAL-TIME AND OTHERS THAT AREN’T. THIS PAST WEEK, I TOOK PASTOR PAUL HUNT TO FURR’S FAMILY DINING. THIS GAVE HIM A TASTE OF SOME GOOD TEXAN FOOD: FRIED OKRA, BLACK-EYED PEAS, CORNBREAD AND THE LIKE. FURR’S IS AN ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Hall Of Faith

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
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    Examples of faith that overcame all kinds of adversity

    Hebrews’ Hall of Great Faith – Hebrews 11 Illustration:Definition of faith: Hebrews 11:1. "What is faith, unless it is to believe what you cannot see." (Augustine) Faith is derived from the Word of God: Romans 10:17 Faith’s demand: Hebrews 11:6 Faith’s design: 2 Corinthians 5:7 The dualism of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ronald DeGraw avatar

    Is Your Tank Full? Series

    Contributed by Ronald Degraw on May 13, 2002
    based on 300 ratings
     | 28,213 views

    The Holy Spirit is what gives us our power as Christians. Are we "filled" with the spirit to do God’s Work?

    IS YOUR TANK FULL? There are 2 important events that take place in the bible concerning the life of a Christian. The first, of course is the death of Christ for our sins and His resurrection after 3 days in the grave. But many people may not realize what the second event is. We concentrate so ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jim Parisi avatar

    Take A Stand

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Nov 17, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,669 views

    We continually seek after the Lord and feel that we are either just missing Him or not finding Him at all.

    Take a Stand HHM Nov. 17, 02 Pastor Jim Parisi We continually seek after the Lord and feel that we are either not finding Him at all or just missing Him. Sometimes He is standing there and we don’t even notice. It is not Him who moves away from us… but it is us who tries to hide and run from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    One Pebble At A Time

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 26, 2002
    based on 6 ratings
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    You can fail and not be a faiilure! Get up and try again!

    ONE PEBBLE AT A TIME By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Romans 5:20 Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound, but where sin abounded, grace did much more abound... Mark 9:35 And He sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them: IF ANY MAN ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. avatar

    "Running From A Lion... Into A Bear... Bitten By A Snake"

    Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Aug 20, 2003
    based on 401 ratings
     | 64,012 views

    A Warning from God to anyone who is "Playing Church."

    Consider the text God’s warning to anyone who’s ‘playing Church!’ I ought to just finish right there with that one statement, for the text says it all. Amos, here, is dealing with those who like to try to fool people by acting holy. One thing about it brothers and sisters... you can fool man, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Aubery Moore avatar

    The Possibilities Are Limitless: When You Walk In The Plan Of God For Your Series

    Contributed by Aubery Moore on Feb 19, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 14,640 views

    An examination of the life of Samuel as model for the possibilities that exist for us in this new year. We see this exploration in what is happening in our national election

    The Possibilities are limitless: When You Walk In the Plan of God for Your Life 1 Samuel 3:1-21 As we move forward in this year of new beginning once again we are reminded that the possibilities are limitless. On last evening the state of South Carolina went to the voting polls and in what can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Give Me This Mountain

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 25, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
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    Learn from the example of Caleb: (1) Don’t focus on your misfortunes, trust God; (2) Follow the Lord wholeheartedly and you will be rewarded; (3) Be strong in the Lord, because this will bring blessings to others.

    Have you ever suffered because of someone else mistakes? • And you’ve wasted time, efforts, or even money, all because someone did not do it right. • You suffered because of another person’s mistakes. You feel that you have been treated unfairly. • But frankly, life is unfair. No one is immune ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Joe Overholt avatar

    The Life That Now Is

    Contributed by Joe Overholt on Nov 11, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,513 views

    God has provided for us, both in heaven, and the life that now is.

    The Life That Now Is! Foundational Text: 1 Timothy 4:7-8, 15 But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness. (8) For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joe Overholt avatar

    A Word Of Encouragement

    Contributed by Joe Overholt on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 15,863 views

    We are to comfort, encourage, give courage to others.

    A Word of Encouragement Foundational Text: Romans 15:2 Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification. This morning I would like to begin by giving you some famous quotes concerning giving an encouraging word. I believe it will help to set the tone, or purpose of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Virgil Hurley avatar

    Look Backward, But Go Forward

    Contributed by Virgil Hurley on Feb 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,610 views

    When we question what way to go, God always commands "Forward".

    Virgil Hurley 3902 Vista Campana North, Unit 1 Oceanside, CA 92057 760-433-6436 Email: uglydogpro@earthlink.net LOOK BACKWARD, BUT GO FORWARD Exodus 14:10-15 A recent San Diego Union story featured theoretical physicists debating the existence and meaning of reverse causation—a theory that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    Soul Rest

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,380 views

    Finding and entering the promised place of rest in these sometimes overwhelmingly hectic times.

    Dakota Community Church March 4, 2007 Soul Rest Matthew 11:28-29 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Introduction: We are now on the second ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Jason Jones avatar

    An Encouraging Word Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,316 views

    Exposition of Haggai 2:20-23 about the sovereignty of God over all things and His will for the lives of individuals

    Text: Haggai 2:20-23, Title: An Encouraging Word, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/25/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Watson pondered for a minute. “Astronomically, it tells me that there are millions of galaxies and potentially billions of planets. Astrologically, I observe that Saturn is in Leo. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist