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  • Jim Kane avatar

    The Problem With Priscilla

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,653 views

    The challenge not just for mothers but families is to develop and maintain an environment in which affirmation, acceptance, and appreciation, can thrive and grow.

    TEXT: One of the classic episodes of the Dick Van Dyke Show concerns a problem that Ritchie is having with a girl named Priscilla. For a period of time he comes home every afternoon after school battered and bruised by this girl. Rob and Laura are at a loss to know what to do and so Laura goes ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Real Thing

    Contributed by Stephen Rice on Jun 28, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,468 views

    A challenge to live the Real Thing! Not this fake, go to church, get excited after youth camp sort of faith.

    We all know the story of Abraham and Isaac, how God told him to the mountain and sacrifice his son. Abraham proceeded as told and took Isaac up, having been asked by his son Where the lamb for the offering was, Abraham just could say that God would provide. As they reached the top, Abraham bound ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Best Christmas Gift Series

    Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,606 views

    This sermon challenges our value assingment by looking through the eyes of Bible characters who really missed it.

    S120901 The best Christmas gift John 3:16 Beginning: Ask this rhetorical question: What was the most expensive gift you ever received for Christmas? What was the most expensive gift you ever gave? A pastor friend of mine says most of us go too far into debt buying gifts we can’t afford ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why No Church Should Have A Missions Program

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Nov 24, 2003
    based on 86 ratings
     | 5,809 views

    How to be a missionary without leaving town. A Sermon to challenge you people and your church to be envolved in foreign missions.

    Why No Church Should Have A missions Program - We ARE a missions Program. HOW TO BE A MISSIONARY WITHOUT LEAVING TOWN Mt. 28:19-20; Mk. 16:15; Luke 24:46-48; John 20:21; Acts 13:1-5 Illustration Charles Malik, Lebanese ambassador to the United Nations, asked in a speech: "What has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Chandler avatar

    Godliness And Contentment

    Contributed by James Chandler on Aug 5, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 7,675 views

    Two important ingredients in the life of the Christian are godliness and contentment. This sermon will challenge us to take on both in our lives.

    Two ingredients of a Healthy Christian I can remember one day while my wife was at work I decided to make brownies for my two boys who were 5 and 2 years old. I tried to get all the right ingredients ready and discovered I had no cooking oil for the pan. I searched through the cupboard and found ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is God Like - Part 1

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 9, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 6,835 views

    Jesus reveals His true character – one which you will find at once comforting and challenging – part 1

    A kindergarten teacher was observing her classroom of children while they drew. She would occasionally walk around to see each child’s artwork. As she got to one little girl who was working diligently, she asked what the drawing was. The girl replied, "I’m drawing God." The teacher paused and said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    What Is God Like - Part 2

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 9, 2002
    based on 102 ratings
     | 6,291 views

    Jesus reveals His true character – one which you will find at once comforting and challenging – part 2

    Today we conclude a study that we began last Sunday in Matthew 11 – answering the question: "What is God like"? If you missed it, pick up the tape. But to bring us up to speed – John the Baptist, having baptized Jesus as the Messiah, has some doubts and sends his disciples to ask the question: ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    How To Live A Life That Can Change The World

    Contributed by W F on Dec 14, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,526 views

    A character study of Joseph’s (Mary’s husband)life that challenges us to live life with awesome purpose.

    Matthew 1:18-25 HOW TO LIVE A LIFE THAT WILL CHANGE THE WORLD INTRODUCTION Isn’t it true that a person’s real character comes out when they’re under stress? And stressful times can either be moments of growth or of devastation - or both. Take the Aussie bush for example. A fire (stress) can ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Glenn Abel avatar

    As For Me And My House

    Contributed by Glenn Abel on Jun 10, 2009
    based on 45 ratings
     | 49,495 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

  • Richard LaRaviere avatar

    Leaving A Godly Legacy For Our Children, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 6, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,332 views

    A challenge that to change the world we must first be changed. A commitment to leaving a Godly legacy for our children to follow

    Changing our world, one person at a time Leaving a Godly legacy for our children Part One Opening: 1. This is the first of message series that is entitled, Changing your world one person at a time. 2. I want to speak on this morning, Leaving a Godly legacy for our children. 3. Every ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Todd Leupold avatar

    Maturing Like Christ

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jun 9, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,974 views

    A broad challenge on "Academy Sunday" for ALL of us to be life-long students of Christ striving for the fullness of His maturity.

    MATURING LIKE CHRIST Luke 2:40-52 Rev. Todd G Leupold Perth Bible Church 6/8/08 AM “Academy Sunday” SCRIPTURE: LUKE 2:40-52 PRAYER INRODUCTION: From this passage we are examining this morning with help from the Holy Spirit, God the Father communicates and Jesus the Son demonstrates that as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Will The Real "Super-Apostle" Please Stand Up Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,572 views

    In this lesson we will be challenged and convicted by Paul's sufferings in service to the Lord. How much are we willing to suffer and sacrifice?

    Introduction: A. Today is Mother’s Day, so we want to take a moment to honor the mothers among us. 1. William Goldsmith Brown wrote: “The sweetest sounds to mortals given, Are heard in Mother, Home, and Heaven.” 2. Thank God for moms – the good ones and the not so good ones ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bobby Gilstrap avatar

    Hazards Of Not Hearing God’s Voice

    Contributed by Bobby Gilstrap on May 25, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 20,273 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

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    The Fellowship Of The Believers

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 13, 2010
     | 16,522 views

    As believers we need to be devoted to the teaching, the fellowship, the breaking of bread, and to prayer. The challenge is to ask ourselves, "Are we?"

    The Believers Fellowship Acts 2:42 Introduction - God calls us to unity; to fellowship; to be one together in His name - This morning: He knows and He cares … He desires for us to follow Him - We must be willing to follow Him because He is the one who can guide us - If two follow the same thing; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Owens avatar

    Avoiding Temptation's Trap Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,998 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