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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    The Bible And Retirement: Lesson 3: Growing Through The Seasons

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 80 ratings
     | 4,528 views

    Series: The Bible and Retirement

    A. INTRODUCTION B. REVIEW OF FOUR SEASONS 1. Winter – Dreams and planning (childhood). 2. Spring – Planting and preparation (youth). 3. Summer – Growth and hard work (adult). 4. Autumn – Harvest and enjoying the fruits of your work (retirement). C. CONTINUATION 5.Each season has varying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship As It Was Meant To Be Series

    Contributed by Terry Stivers on Sep 22, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,218 views

    Jesus addresses the issue of worship in his answer to why his disciples do not fast. Series on the Gospel of Mark.

    WORSHIP AS IT IS MEANT TO BE Mark 2:18-22 INTRO: PRESENTS FILL THE TEMPLE A dear elderly lady was teaching the four and five year old Sunday School class at her church. During one of the lessons, they were learning about he buildign of the temple. She explained to the students that when the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What Did They Do To Deserve That?

    Contributed by Paul Cull on Apr 5, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,659 views

    When disaster strikes, the question is not ’what did they do to deserve that?’. The question is - ’What am I going to do about it?’

    Luke 13: 1-9 What did they do to deserve that? We have had another week of disaster. Once again we’ve seen large numbers of people killed and maimed, most particularly in the awful disaster at Madrid. At once again we might ask the question ’what on earth have they done to deserve that?’. And it ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    How To Pray Series

    Contributed by John Telgren on May 6, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,278 views

    In order to stay spiritually and emotionally healthy, we must engage in a regular prayer life which involves praying trusting, heart-felt prayers.

    Intro: 1. Story of little Billy leading prayer in Bible Class a. Uses a big, deep voice full of pomp b. Isn’t that the proper way to pray? 2. Knowing how to pray not come naturally a. The disciples were grown men and felt they still could learn b. They asked Jesus to teach them to pray ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Am The True Vine - Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,218 views

    This is the second of a four part look at Jesus teaching that He is the true vine. This message explores how God disciplines us when we are branches that do not bear fruit.

    Recap of message one - John 15 - Personal moment with Jesus and His disciples on the night of His betrayal. LET’S RESET THE STAGE FOR WHERE WE ARE - On the heels of the Triumphant Entry The Passover Feast Positioning for greatness in the kingdom Scene of confidence, power, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Prayer's Of God Series

    Contributed by W F on Aug 14, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,514 views

    What happens when God prays?

    THE PRAYER’S OF GOD - The spiritual discipline of listening in prayer Prayer is not a one way conversation. Yet, almost without exception we think of prayer as a human activity directed towards God. But prayer is also a divine activity directed towards humanity? Does God pray to us? It sounds ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Keeping Your Eye On The Ball

    Contributed by Scott Terrell on Jun 24, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,546 views

    Are you keeping your focus on Jesus during the storms of life?

    Keeping Your Eye on the Ball - Matthew 14: 22-31 A man walks up to a coffee machine, puts in a coin presses the button labeled coffee, double cream and sugar. The cup never drops but the machine takes off and starts to pour the coffee, cream and sugar. The guy quickly replied ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayer, Prayer, Prayer

    Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 8, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 58,708 views

    Prayer – Prayer – Prayer Romans 12:1-12 · What is more important Giving or Praying? The answer is praying because when we pray we will give. · How could we ever go to school and take our test, yet never read or meditates? Lives test ate much hard

    Prayer – Prayer – Prayer Romans 12:1-12 · What is more important Giving or Praying? The answer is praying because when we pray we will give. · How could we ever go to school and take our test, yet never read or meditates? Lives test ate much harder then any schoolbook test. · God is calling ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Vision Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 11, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,992 views

    This sermon is the fourth in a series of five on "The Church Health Review" which seeks to define vision.

    The biblical basis for having a vision is, “Where there is no vision, the people perish” (KJV). The Hebrew word for vision here is “hazon,” which is not the ordinary word for something seen. Rather, it indicates a revelation from God, such as the visions that the prophets experienced. It has to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heirs Of The Prophets

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on May 27, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,312 views

    We are heirs of all God’s promises and stand at the end of a long line of folk God has chosen for His own.

    Heirs Of the Prophets Acts 3:24-26 INTRO.: Driving through highway construction, you will see many signs: "Men working," "Lane closed ahead," "flag man ahead," "construction area," "slow men working," "fines doubled for violations in construction areas," etc. If we wanted to associate a slogan ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Subtle Serpent

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Nov 11, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,096 views

    This message shows the characteristics of Satan and how to recognize his working and how to combat him successfully.

    Scripture: Genesis 3:1 – Title: “The Subtle Serpent” Introduction:Recently some of our greatest ministers of the gospel have come under attack because of the stands they have taken for their beliefs. All this is a result of a “Subtle Serpent” which has been allowed to do his dirty work ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fat Christians In 2005

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 1, 2005
    based on 90 ratings
     | 4,933 views

    An acrostic of the word "FAT."

    PROV. 28:25 “FAT CHRISTIANS IN 2005” A) One of the things that we may have gotten over the holidays is an unwanted possession (Fat)! * New Year’s Eve often brings resolutions concerning diets and determination to lose pounds. * But tonight, I want to say that we need to be FAT Christians in 2005! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Found Useful

    Contributed by Daniel Wheat on Jan 9, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,947 views

    We have been purchased by the blood of Christ. We have been found to be useful by the King. Running away from God is not fullfiling the purpose that we have been called. Remember the slave tag, "If I should escape seize me and send me back to my master."

    “FOUND USEFUL” Return Me To The Master Reference: Philemon 1:1-25 Reverend Daniel A. Wheat Introduction: Have any of you ever asked someone to write a letter of recommendation? Have you ever received an evaluation from a supervisor on your work performance? Ever get a love letter that made you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Do You Throw Rocks?

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Feb 26, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,456 views

    In this story we see the devils devices to destroy us as Christians and discredit Christ himself.

    Do YOU Throw Stones? John 8:1-11 Intro: John is a book showing Jesus in all His glorious power as the Son of God. The Gospel of John is a book about life. John 20.31 “These have been written (miracles and signs) so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Keys To Steadfastness

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 30,791 views

    Many people proclaim their loyalty but steadfast people are hard to find.

    Keys to Steadfastness (Acts 21:1-14) 1. Paul’s steadfastness serves as an inspiration and a challenge for any person who contemplates just settling for second best. ILlustration:Consider the postage stamp: Its usefulness consists in the ability to stick to one thing till it gets there. Josh ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational