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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Son Only A Father Could Love

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 16, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,387 views

    No matter what we’ve done, our heavenly Father will always take us back.

    A Son Only a Father Could Love Text: Lk. 15:11-32 Introduction 1. Read Lk. 15:11-19 2. Illustration: Once a mother allowed her children to get a hamster with the understanding that they take care of it. So they got a hamter and named his Danny. However, after a while it was the mother who ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Lost And Ashamed Series

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jun 27, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,066 views

    Adam and Eve felt shame when they sinned and discovered their nakedness. God never excuses our sin, but does not define us by our shame.

    Lost and Ashamed Genesis 3:1-7 Romans 7:23-25 June 25, 2006 I don’t know if you have ever heard of Mental Floss Magazine or not. Mental Floss is a bi-monthly magazine and is described on its web site as “…your cheat sheet to a complete education. Let’s face it; we all want to feel smart. We all ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Flames That Threaten America

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 29, 2006
    based on 108 ratings
     | 35,825 views

    This sermon considers some of the conditions that are threatening America’s future.

    How many of you have ever been near a fire that was raging uncontrollably? This is a scary sight. I can recall at least two such occasions in my life. One occurred when I was a boy. A fire burned about 20 acres of pasture land on our family farm. We had to fight that fire. It was a scary scene. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Love And Ours

    Contributed by James Tetley on Jul 3, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,367 views

    God’s tru love for humanity is demonstrated in the death of His Son on the cross

    God’s love and ours 1 John “I like you” he said shyly “I like you too” she responds Encouraged, he added “I like you more than I said” “Me, too”, she murmurs blushing “I love you”, he blurts “What? She asks breathlessly “Nothing” he mutters. “Go on, say it,” she urges “Ojay, but don’t laugh. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Andrews avatar

    Lost Sheep Series

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jul 12, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,347 views

    Third in the Lost sermon Series

    The Lost Sheep Tonight we meet Charlie. In the TV show “Lost”, Charlie is a member of the rock band “Drive Shaft.” He started out as the good brother; he was just interested in the music, not the drugs, not the parties, and not the lifestyle. From this point life takes a downward spiral. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking The First Step Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 21, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,922 views

    If we want to walk on water, we have to get out of the boat.

    Taking The First Step Text: Matthew 14:22-33 Introduction 1. Read Matt. 14:22-33 2. Illustration: The physics professor had just finished his lecture about the pendulum, wherein he had shown the mathematical proof that an untouched pendulum will always swing in ever-decreasing arcs. He then ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Take Up Your Cross

    Contributed by Phillip Wright on Jul 22, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,669 views

    Just what does the Lord expect of us?

    Take Up Your Cross Luke 9:23-26 Rev. Phillip A. Wright Introduction: This morning we are going to look at one of the better known verses in Scripture. “Take Up your Cross.” Today we will look at the entire passage and dig out just what Jesus is saying and not saying. Attention: Jesus used this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Matter Of Life And Death

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Jul 26, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,127 views

    The "sanctity of life" often describes our stance on the beginning and the end of life--but what about the time in between?

    For the last few weeks we’ve been following the accounts of the period of time between the Judges and the early Kings of Israel. These accounts are found in the books of First and Second Samuel—and primarily detail the life of Samuel, the rise and fall of King Saul, and the choice of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Following The Shepherd Off The Fob Series

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on Aug 4, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,870 views

    Final Sermon in the Exit Strategies series.

    Following The Shepherd Off the FOB All scriptures marked NKJV: The New King James Version. 1996, c1982 (Jn 10:1). Nashville: Thomas Nelson. This week, I had a PT test. I passed—which is a good thing, because SGT Ribar is in charge of remedial PT. We had our test on Tuesday morning and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Home Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,404 views

    In this continuing series we look at the "home" key as we discuss heaven

    Introduction: WIZARD OF OZ VIDEO CLIP If only it was that easy! Click your heals, and you would be at a place called home. Dorothy is right, there is no place like home. Home is a special place, This Thursday we will gather around tables across America and share home cooked meals of Turkey, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Commitment To The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 7, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,411 views

    This message will help us to examine our commitment to the gospel of Jesus Christ and affirm our intent to stand committed to it.

    COMMITMENT TO THE GOSPEL Acts 5:17-32 INTRODUCTION: A. Have you ever thought about commitment? 1. We make commitments on a regular basis – some are informal and some are formal a. Informal 1) We start school – a commitment to education 2) We go to work – a commitment to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Going All In For Jeus

    Contributed by Stan Simonik on Aug 24, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,040 views

    When a poker player says "I am all in," he commits all his chips. We commit all our faith chips on Jesus, because he has the words of eternal life.

    Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, when was the last time you heard the phrase, “Going all out for something”? Last week our mayor and council members went all out to welcome the Governor into Kingman. People will go all out to celebrate a wedding. And, we can go all out to celebrate our new life ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    How To Be Confident Of Your Salvation

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,590 views

    How to know that salvation is secure and have assurance that you are saved.

    The major theme of the Bible is God’s eternal plan to rescue us from the penalty, power, and presence of sin through the death and resurrection of His Son, Jesus Christ. God’s nature is holy, righteous, and just. Man is both sinful by nature and by choice. God’s solution? He has provided us a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Jones avatar

    Avoiding Costly Mistakes At All Costs: Costly Habits Part I Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Sep 5, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 9,304 views

    The sermon deals with a costly habit in Ben Hadad’s life. It also deals with the freedom that comes from knowing Jesus Christ.

    Avoiding Costly Mistakes at All Costs - Costly Habits I Kings 20:1-11 Pastor Don Jones West Glendale Baptist Church In the early years of the 20th century, a woman’s movement took the states by storm. Their cause was not equal rights, but rather the prohibition of a common product: alcohol. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Counting The Cost

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 5, 2006
    based on 41 ratings
     | 11,442 views

    The encounter of the rich young ruler with Jesus. "What must I do to recieve eternal life?"

    Mark 10:17 V 31. Called to count the cost. "Are we counting the cost? Are you like me when it comes to swimming,I appear to have an aversion to water...Some people just dive right in, without blinking an eye, but I can’t help just dipping in with my toes. I’m not prepared to dive right in and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist