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  • Doane Brubaker avatar

    A Happy Man

    Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Jun 28, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,664 views

    Written as a Father’s Day message and challenge to sink our roots deep into God to find real happiness.

    Many are familiar with the “beattitudes” in Jesus’ sermon on the mount. They include: • “Blessed (or happy) are the poor in spirit – those who realize their need for God – for the Kingdom of Heaven is given to them.” • “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” • “Blessed are ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,418 views

    The 1st in a series on the 7 churches in Rev., we’re challenged to keep Christ our first love.

    “You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling” Rev. 2:1-7 Do you remember the famous scene in the movie “Top Gun” where Tom Cruise sings to Kelly McGillis? Do you remember the song he butchered? “You’ve lost that loving feeling”. We chuckle at that scene, but the sad truth is that this is a serious problem in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Good Samaritan Heart

    Contributed by Scott Cody on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,875 views

    The challenge of Christ is to have a passion for people. We can learn how to do this from the story of the Good Samaritan.

    1. Lesson Intro a. Can you name some famous neighbors i. Tim “Tool Man” Taylor – Wilson ii. Ricky and Lucy Ricardo – Fred and Ethel Mertz iii. Daren & Samantha Stevens – Abner ad Gladys Kravitz iv. jerry Seinfeld – kosmo Kramer b. Scripture calls us to be good neighbors, but what does ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Son, You Should Be A Preacher

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 16, 2010
     | 4,624 views

    A sermon encouraging young men to be preachers of the gospel. Based on the Just One Challenge of Matthew 9:35-38

    HoHum: The minister’s sermon on this particular Sunday was considerably longer than normal. However, it was so well prepared and inspiring that he just knew it would be a big hit with the congregation. At the end of the service he stood shaking hands with the people as they exited. One man ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Glenn Abel avatar

    As For Me And My House

    Contributed by Glenn Abel on Jun 10, 2009
    based on 45 ratings
     | 49,340 views

    Father’s Day sermon based on Joshua 24:15 presented as a challenge for men to stand up and be counted

    AS FOR ME AND MY HOUSE Joshua 24:15 Joshua is near the end of his life. He has been the successor to Moses. He had big shoes to fill. He filled them well. He has led Israel into Palestine, the Land of Promise, and gained control of the major central areas – a beachhead. Now he calls upon the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unspoken Essentials Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 23, 2010
     | 7,254 views

    If we are to meet the challenge of reaching this culture, we need to be authentic people who possess at least 3 essentials.

    Meeting The Challenge “The Unspoken Essentials” Colossians 3:1-17 * Let’s begin this morning with repeating our 5 core beliefs. While some might know these, mom told me that ‘repetition was the mother of learning.’ (say) * Turn your attention to #5, “The Local Church is the hope of the world.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Steadfastness": Our Pursuit For Our Growth Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Sep 7, 2010
     | 5,819 views

    Let us conquer life’s challenges through the right commitments, adding steadfastness to self-control.

    Have you ever expressed your belief in a loving way but to your dismay your friends still accused you of being biased or opinionated? Or, you made a stand about an issue in your company and yet you end up being ridiculed for what you stood for even if your stance was actually right? Or, you tried ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hazards Of Not Hearing God’s Voice

    Contributed by Bobby Gilstrap on May 25, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 20,177 views

    A message to challenge believers to hear the voice of God and respond in obedience and unbelievers to respond in faith to God’s salvation.

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION (D.L. Moody: listen to audio recording) INTRODUCTION The Bible makes it clear that God has given to us two sets of ears; physical ears with which we can hear physical voices. And he has given us spiritual ears with which we can hear his voice. In our Bible reading for today ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Avoiding Temptation's Trap Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,912 views

    In this sermon we learn how Joseph was able to resist the challenging temptation he faced from Potiphar's wife.

    Introduction: A. Let me begin by asking you: “What is it that is most tempting to you?” 1. I think it is funny to watch cats stare at a fish bowl or a bird cage – it is so representative of temptation’s attraction. 2. When I was a kid we had cats and they would sit and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The C * O * S * T Of Walking In Faith

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,340 views

    When God’s people follow God’s challenges and callings there are certain traits that will always need to be present.

    The C*O*S*T of Faith Hebrews 11 If the Saints of Hebrews 11 are any indication, following God’s plan will C*O*S*T us C – Courageous – Because God’s calling can be unnerving; even daunting • When Joshua and the Hebrews followed God into the Promised Land it was with a great sense of personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Give Us Today Our Daily Bread Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 13, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,753 views

    Give us today our daily bread. Six words which when unpacked present a world of challenges.

    Sermon for CATM – March 13, 2011 – The Lord’s Prayer: Give Us Today Our Daily Bread Here is another version of the Lord’s prayer in paraphrase from the Message by Eugene Peterson. Let’s read it together: Our Father in heaven, Reveal who you are. Set the world right; Do what’s best— as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Shsa Commencement Speech 2008

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Dec 29, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,065 views

    A challenge to live this life we’ve been given making the difference God put us here to make.

    I want to talk today about the reality of the world you are entering and your place in it. In perilous times, God always raises up men and women who will fight for what is right. During the infancy of our nation God established our Founding Fathers who crafted the most successful democracy in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Nate Herbst avatar

    Getting Real With God

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,493 views

    A challenge to believers to get honest and real with God, surrendering to Him and growing into who He made us to be.

    Job.38:3 - Brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer me. 
 Is.29:13, Jer.12:2, Mt.15:8, Mk.7:6 - These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. 1 Jn.3:18 - Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    Great Expectations Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 4, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,120 views

    This sermon deals with a difficult parable of Jesus and challenges us to do well with what God has given us.

    Sermon for CATM – “Questions of All We’ve Been Given” – October 4, 2009 When you think about your life, when you consider who you are, how you live; when you really think about it, what do you think of your life? Now there are some common mistakes people make when answering a question like this. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church Purpose Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 19, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,301 views

    A review of Paul's challenge to the church regarding its purpose and the importance of pressing forward to serve Christ by serving others.

    BACKGROUND TO PHILIPPIANS LOVE LETTER WRITTEN TO A CHURCH encouraging them of their purpose. Q: What is the Purpose of the Church? Q: What is Your Purpose to the Church? KEY VERSE: PHILIPPIANS 3:12 READ VERSE 12 1. ‘not that I have already obtained all this’ (3.12) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist