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  • Rick Pendleton avatar

    So Simple A Child Can Understand It

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Apr 9, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,918 views

    Everything you need to know about God’s view of family you learned in a poem... Jack and Jill.

    SO SIMPLE A CHILD COULD UNDERSTAND IT Jack and Jill Poem The job of any public speaker is four-fold… 1. Have something worth saying 2. Say it in a way that gets their attention 3. Say it in a way that helps them remember it 4. Keep it simple I believe this sermon meets all of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Feel My Hair Growing Again

    Contributed by Elder Tye Cowans on Mar 13, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,939 views

    Samson, Hair

    People of GOD I want to say….as we began to reach the close of this year and the Genesis of another…. that unfortunately trouble is a part of life….If you are here today... and you don’t have any troubles......I want to tell you ......just keep on living.....because....trouble is going to find ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Four Gospels Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,483 views

    First in a Series going through the New Testament

    THE FOUR GOSPELS -- SERMON ONE Introduction: In this twelve lesson study we will seek to perform an impossible task. We will attempt to complete a survey of the New Testament. We begin our study with the first lesson being on the Four Gospels. The subject of the New Testament is redemption. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #2 Identify And Thrive When Tested!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 16, 2007
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     | 3,197 views

    We study the testing processes of life. Test are not for teachers, test are for the growth of the student. We must submit to evaluation?

    IDENTIFY THE TESTING PROCESS AND LEARNING TO THRIVE IN THE TEST --- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This lesson is printed in two parts, but needs to be done in several sittings. This is part two. TEXT: James 1:2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Father's Grace

    Contributed by Carl Benge on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,750 views

    Forgiveness, and the Prodigal Son

    “…we should celebrate and rejoice, because your brother here was dead and has come to life; he was lost and is found.” These words from Luke 15:32, are the total expression of what God has done for us. In fact, they remind me of a story... There once was a young man who while not strong in his own ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Do With What You Have

    Contributed by Charles Forshee on Mar 22, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,923 views

    There are times in life when even though we are where God sent us that things go wrong. It’s often in these times that God is leading us to another place. We need to always remember that God has a plan for our provision where ever He may lead.

    1 Kings 17:1-9 And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word. 2 And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, 3 Get thee hence, and turn ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What Makes A Good Samaritan Really Good?

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 22, 2007
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     | 10,324 views

    Describes the characteristic that makes a good samaritan a really good samaritan. It is not what we often think this characteristic is but something often overlooked.

    March,2007 “What Makes a Good Samaritan REALLY Good?” Luke 10:25-37 INTRODUCTION: What color was the first ambulance in the Bible? Who knows? It was probably gray or brown. A donkey. Today our scripture talks about a need and who God used to fill that need. It wasn’t probably the person ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Zacchaeus

    Contributed by Clay Gilbreath on Mar 24, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 21,819 views

    Jesus’ encounter with Zacchaeus teaches us about His ministry. Insignificant to us may be significant to Him; He always has time to minister; He doesn’t really care what self-righteous think; His mind was on His mission.

    LUKE 19:1-10 Imagine the story with me. Jesus is making his way to Jerusalem. He knew what awaited him there, he knew he was going to be received royally, then in a matter of days, he would be crucified and murdered. He understood this was God’s master plan to offer salvation to the world – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Let Religion Get Stuck On Your Shoe

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 24, 2007
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     | 3,589 views

    Following Christ means we have to move past the past in pursuit of increasing conformity to Christ.

    Title: Don’t Let Religion Get Stuck on Your Shoe Text: Philippians 3:4b-14 Thesis: Following Christ means we move past the past in pursuit of increasing conformity to Christ. Introduction I was intrigued by a September 2003 postnote from the British Office of Science and Technology, which is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Burying Sara

    Contributed by Steve Lotze on Mar 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,012 views

    Sometimes in our lives and in the life of a church there are things that God wants us to leave behind, and until we do we cannot embrace the powerful promise of the future.

    Burying Sara Gen. 23 Though the passing of this year was not as spectacular as Y2K, it is none the less a very important threshold we have crossed. We’ve just crossed over into the new millennium! - (Explain: no year "0") Culture has changed From agricultural (radio) Industrial (TV) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Robert Parker avatar

    Forth And Inches

    Contributed by Robert Parker on Mar 30, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,034 views

    Sometimes life seems like it is just forth and inches. What do you do when your forth and inches? Seek God and go for it!

    2 Chronicles 15:7 (15:7) “But you, be strong and do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded.” Today I want to talk about Being Forth and Inches. Its Super bowl Sunday… A time of celebration… A time of festivity… A time for fellowship and fun… And tonight we will have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    What's In A Touch? Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 26, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,384 views

    The purpose of this messageis to help us understand the importance of our relationship to God through a study of the sense of touch.

    MAKING SENSE OF OUR RELATIONSHIP TO GOD – TOUCH Exodus 19:12-13 & 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 What’s in a Touch? INTRODUCTION: A. This morning we are continuing on in our 5 part series entitled “Making Sense of Our Relationship to God.” 1. We have already looked at the senses of hearing, seeing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Drop Dead Fred Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,365 views

    Exposition of Acts 5:1-6, about the results of Ananias and Sapphira’s lies upon the church

    Text: Acts 5:1-16, Title: Drop Dead Fred, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/2/07 A. Opening illustration: Tell about that Church of God evangelist praying at the invitation…At the end of the island I noticed a small green frog. He was exactly half in and half out of the water. He was a very small frog with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Carmer avatar

    Don't Forget Who You Are

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Sep 4, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,680 views

    Through the prophet Jeremiah, God told the people to remember how they had been cared for and loved, and not to go after other gods who could not offer salvation.

    Don’t Forget Who You Are Jeremiah 2:4-13 September 2, 2007 I thought long and hard about admitting this to you today. But I remember the day well. It was Monday, July 30; the day that the divorce of Britney Spears and K-Fed became final. I saw that on the internet and got sucked in. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Vision For Marriage

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Sep 6, 2007
     | 3,447 views

    Brings out the importance of Marriage in God’s priorities. Ends with an exposition from Ephesians 5.

    A VISION FOR MARRIAGE Pastor Eric Hanson March 21, 2004 We are living in curious times regarding marriage. There are those who would like to abolish marriage altogether and replace it with various legal arrangements having to do with property and finances. At the same time, there are others who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational