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  • Ed Wood avatar

    Take A Stand Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,092 views

    4th is series on 1 Thessalonians (4 of 8).

    TAKE A STAND 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13 INTRO: Before a child can walk, he must learn to stand. Usually the father and mother teach the child to stand and then to walk. Paul was “spiritual parent” to these believers, but he had been forced to leave Thessalonica. How, then, could he help these young ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Motherhood: Still The Most Important Occupation

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on May 11, 2007
    based on 41 ratings
     | 10,522 views

    Mother’s Day message describing what a classified Ad might look like if we put it in the newspaper.

    INTRODUCTION Today we want to honor all of our mothers on this special day…Mother’s Day We celebrate mother’s day because of Anna M. Jarvis who had suggest the national observance of an annual day honoring all mothers because she loved her own mother so dearly On May 9, 1914, by an act of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On The Washing Of Feet And Hearts

    Contributed by Donovan Myers on Jun 15, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,560 views

    When Jesus washed feet, he was really washing hearts!

    The story of Jesus washing His disciples feet is only found in John. The synoptic record the story of the dispute between the disciples as to who is the greatest. John does not record that story; instead he tells the story of Jesus washing his disciples’ feet. The story is a counter to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Unwise Wise Men

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,347 views

    A Christmas Message.

    THE UNWISE WISE MEN Matthew 2:1-12 INTRO: One of the real dangers of the Christmas season is that we lose sight of reality in the midst of all the traditions we observe. There is nothing inherently wrong with Christmas lights, gifts, trees, and even Santa Claus. The value of each custom depends on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Is A Good Time To Be The Church

    Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,979 views

    Church Growth

    THIS IS A GOOD TIME TO BE THE CHURCH Matt. 19.21,22 Down through the years the spotlight of the world has been on the church. Given to represent the body of Christ the church was sent to be both an example and a light in the world. Giving His blood for the assurance of deliverance, Jesus died and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Longsuffering

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 2, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,344 views

    Fruit of the Spirit.

    Longsuffering February 25, 2001 Intro: Read Readers Digest article - (read a recent issue on the section about unbelievable injustice) Doesn’t that just burn you? The thought of how criminals like this can slip through legal loopholes and get away with their crimes just makes my blood boil. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Smart Love

    Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 16, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,176 views

    Guarding our hearts means to practice SMART LOVE. Tonight I want to share with you 5 REALIZATIONS we must make to get on God’s pathway of smart love.

    ILL- Keeper of the Spring Prov. 4:23 tells us…"Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life" Proverbs 4:23 Let’s PRAY Guarding our hearts means to practice SMART LOVE. Tonight I want to share with you 5 REALIZATIONS we must make to get on God’s pathway of smart love. 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unwarpping God's Intimacy Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Dec 9, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,751 views

    God desires our intimacy with him. Steps for building intimacy with God are praise, prayer and enjoying God by spending time in his word

    “Four Christmas Gifts Worth Unwrapping” Unwrapping God’s Intimacy Psalm 34:1-8 December 12, 2004 Intro: Last week we began looking at gifts worth unwrapping. We started with God’s love and how it is unconditional, limitless, and available. Today we are going to look at another aspect of God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Questions In Front Of Two Coffins

    Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Mar 2, 2004
    based on 139 ratings
     | 6,608 views

    Standing in front of this two coffins, we cannot ask ourselves questions. Questions, with loud voice, whispering or in silence. And the shortest the question, the harder the answer. 1 - The first question: WHY? 2- The second big question: What does God

    Questions in front of two coffins – by Ovidiu Radulescu Two brothers, teenagers, killed in an accident... Standing in front of this two coffins, we cannot ask ourselves questions. Questions, with loud voice, whispering or in silence. And the shortest the question, the harder the answer. 1 - The ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Narnia: Encounter The Power Series

    Contributed by George Price on Dec 15, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,228 views

    Our God is not boring. He is a God of power and wonder.

    Encounter the Power Isaiah 9:6 (The Message) For a child has been born—for us! the gift of a son—for us! He’ll take over the running of the world. His names will be: Amazing Counselor, Strong God, Eternal Father, Prince of Wholeness. Intoduction: In The Lion, The Witch and The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Climbing An Uncertain Mountain

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Dec 17, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,614 views

    Do we have actions in our lives that prove we trust God? Unsure of illustrations sources for this sermon.

    Climbing up an uncertain mountain - Absolute Faith in the Unseen Genesis 22:1-8, 13-14; Exodus 24:12-18 Intro. It is easy for us to trust in the things we can see and touch. We love to talk about our faith in God, but do we have actions in our lives that prove we trust Him. Or is it evident ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    The Positive Side Of The Ten Commandments: The Ninth Commandment Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 98 ratings
     | 6,894 views

    The hidden motive back of each commandment is worship. Since everything a Christian does should praise God, all of the Ten Commandments revolve around worshipping God.

    NINTH COMMANDMENT “Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor” (Ex. 20:16). A. INTRODUCTION 1. Relationship. Why did God say, Thou shalt not lie? Because you know when you lie, you cannot lie to yourself. We lie to others. 2. Destroys self-respect. If we cannot lie to ourself, how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Lie Series

    Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Jan 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,610 views

    Building Strong Families with lessons based on the 10 commandments

    The Ninth Commandment: Exodus 20:16 “You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor. Of all the commandments this one seems to be the most ambiguous for everyone. We rationalize not speaking the truth. We don’t want to hurt someone’s feelings. You know those questions: 1. Does ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Defeating Depression

    Contributed by Kevin Burden on Nov 7, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,348 views

    Loneliness has been called the most desolate word in the English language. It is no respecter of age, race, economic status, or intelligence. Albert Einstein once said, “It is strange to be known so universally, and yet to be so lonely.”

    Loneliness has been called the most desolate word in the English language. It is no respecter of age, race, economic status, or intelligence. Albert Einstein once said, “It is strange to be known so universally, and yet to be so lonely.” God made us for intimacy and companionship with others. Even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    At The Bottom, Looking Up... Series

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Jun 1, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,058 views

    Help for those of us who sometimes wonder whether God is listening at all...

    Do you ever have a days where it seems like nothing could go right? Ever have a bad day? What about a bad week? ...or a bad year? Well - if you haven’t, then this message isn’t for you. But if you, like me, occasionally wonder if things could get any worse... listen to what David says in Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist