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  • Victor Yap avatar

    Three Sides Of The Equation Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,545 views

    Paul, Pt. 6

    THREE SIDES OF THE EQUATION (1 CORINTHIANS 10:23-33) A farmer wanted to breed his three sows (adult female hogs). He had a friend who owned a few boars, so they made arrangements to get the sow and boars together. One afternoon the farmer loaded the sows into his pickup truck and hauled them over ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Three Sides Of The Equation

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 28, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,147 views

    Paul, Pt. 6

    THREE SIDES OF THE EQUATION (1 CORINTHIANS 10:23-33) A farmer wanted to breed his three sows (adult female hogs). He had a friend who owned a few boars, so they made arrangements to get the sow and boars together. One afternoon the farmer loaded the sows into his pickup truck and hauled them over ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Attitude Makes The Difference

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 5, 2010
     | 6,825 views

    In this sermon we learn the importance of attitude, and we learn how to have a positive, joyful and hopeful attitude.

    Introduction: A. Does this bumper sticker describe you: Warning – I have an attitude and I know how to use it! 1. Today I want to talk about the fact that attitude makes a difference. 2. I preached on a similar topic last Tuesday night out at Camp Hunt’s Work and Worship Week, and some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sermon 2: Gethsemane Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 5, 2020
     | 9,628 views

    We will never be able to comprehend the cosmic struggle Jesus experienced in the Garden of Gethsemane the night before his crucifixion. The sermon helps us to see the emotional struggle between Jesus’ human and divine sides, and what that teaches us.

    Sermon 2: Gethsemane Series: 82 Hours: Countdown to the Resurrection Chuck Sligh Preaching March 31, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Qualified For Special Service Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 22, 2022
     | 3,644 views

    All disciples of Jesus are supposed to be servants, but some disciples will be qualified for special service as deacons. In this sermon, we learn about the qualifications of deacons and why they are important, and we all are challenged to be faithful servants.

    Introduction: A. Once there was a rather grumpy deacon who was teaching a Bible class full of boys and was endeavoring to impress upon them the importance of living the Christian life. 1. The deacon asked the boys: “Why do people call me a Christian?” 2. After an awkward moment of silence, one ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Respecting And Rebuking The Saints Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 12, 2022
     | 2,705 views

    In 1 Timothy 5, Paul focused Timothy's attention on specific groups in the church and how to minister to them. In today's section, Paul shared with Timothy how to rebuke specific individuals, how to honor elders, and how to deal with elders who sin.

    Introduction: A. One day a man passed by an enclosure at the zoo and noticed that in the enclosure was both a large lion and an active monkey. 1. The man said to the zoo keeper, “How well does that work having both a lion and a monkey in the same cage? The zoo keeper said, “It works ok for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Caring For Widows Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 19, 2022
     | 7,396 views

    Widows have a special place in God's heart. When Paul was giving Timothy instructions about ministering to different groups in the church, he gave a lot of instructions about caring for widows.

    Introduction: A. Once there was an elderly widow who had recently married a 4th husband. 1. A reporter saw the wedding announcement and was interested in her story, so she interviewed her. 2. The reporter asked her about the occupation of her newly acquired husband and she replied that he owned a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living Under Authority Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 26, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,148 views

    Having instructed Timothy on relationships with widows and elders, now Paul addressed relationships between slaves and masters. Paul emphasized the importance of submission and obedience so that God's Word will be held in high esteem.

    Introduction: A. The relationship between bosses and employees can be fodder for many jokes and most of them are not too funny! (Especially if you are the boss) 1. I heard about a boss who put a sign on the company bulletin board that announced: “To err is human, to forgive is not a company ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Just A Little Bit More Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 3, 2022
     | 2,496 views

    The love of money can lead to discontentment and many dangers. Paul gave Timothy instructions about how to keep money in the right perspective and how to use it for good.

    Introduction: A. In Calvin Miller’s book Requiem for Love, he begins a chapter with the words: A beggar asked a millionaire, “How many more dollars would it take to make you truly happy?” 1. The millionaire, reaching his gnarled hands into the beggar’s cup replied, “Only one more!” 2. This is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Two Fish Tales

    Contributed by Dawn Marie Turner on Jan 25, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,535 views

    Are we disobedient to God or do we follow him without question?

    As you can tell, our scripture readings today have a theme. You may have to think a bit, but it does help if you read the sermon title and also were listening during the children’s moments. Both our stories relate to fish: one to a big fish story and one to fishermen at their nets. There has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Experiencing Recovery, Rebellion Or Relapse Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Mar 22, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 8,506 views

    David reminds us that the relationship between our love for God and our potential for sin is deeper than we realize.

    In 1501, Michelangelo was presented with a huge piece of marble and commissioned to create a statue of David for the Cathedral in Florence, Italy. Other sculptors had rejected the stone because of a defect. Michelangelo, however, began a work that would take three years to complete. He knew that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Cares For The Lonely Series

    Contributed by Stan Rodda on Aug 19, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,727 views

    Loneliness is a problem for many people. The answer sounds simple, turn to God.

    God Cares for the Lonely! Let me ask you a question; how many of you have ever gone grocery shopping while you were hungry? How many of you learned your lesson for grocery shopping while you were hungry? What did you do while you were shopping? You saw the Twinkies and you were hungry so you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Patience In Suffering Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 8, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,331 views

    While we are suffering, James says that there is one thing we must do, and two things we must not do.

    Introduction: A. Dr. Robert Lightner, a long-time faculty member of the theology department at Dallas Theological Seminary was involved in a terrible plane crash. 1. He was in a single-engine plane that flipped over during takeoff. 2. He was badly injured and bruised beyond recognition. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Camel Squeezed Out From Tail To Snout

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Oct 10, 2007
     | 2,963 views

    Jesus call to discipleship is a call of sacrifice. Anything that stands in the way of answering that call must be deserted. This truth is shown through the encounter of Jesus with the rich young ruler.

    Little did I know when I planned this sermon, that we would have a live camel at VBS this year. At any rate, I want to tell you a story. It is the story of the ill-fated Franklin expedition to the Arctic in 1845. That odyssey was a turning point in Arctic exploration because of its well-publicized ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All People Matter To God

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,813 views

    The text for this message is 2 Peter 3:9 “The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise to return, as come people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to perish, so he is giving more time for everyone to repent.”

    ALL PEOPLE MATTER TO GOD 2 Peter 3:9 “The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise to return, as come people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to perish, so he is giving more time for everyone to repent.” Jesus told three parables in Luke 14-15 that ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist