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  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Unexpected Converts

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 26, 2000
    based on 66 ratings
     | 16,072 views

    Grace. Those most people thought were least likely to become God’s people are the ones who come to Christ; while the ones often thought to be most likely became his enemies.

    Two of the surprises that we come across as we read the New Testament are the people who become close to Jesus, and the people who are alienated from Jesus. It is surprising because it is exactly the opposite of what we would expect to find. We would expect Jesus to be close to the religious folk ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    I Did It My Way

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 1, 2001
    based on 100 ratings
     | 9,412 views

    Saul did it his way because he was filled with pride, was controlled by impulse, and driven by rebellion.

    Patrick O’Boyle tells about an incident in Hyde Park, a large public park in London, England, famous for its soapbox orators. He recalls one particular day, back in the 1940’s, when Frank Sheed, a Christian author and publisher was addressing the crowd in the “Speakers’ Corner.” He writes: “Sheed ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Self-Control Series

    Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Nov 6, 2002
    based on 145 ratings
     | 23,334 views

    Learning self control is about how your mind learns to rule your body, your passions, your hungers and your appetites.

    SE110302 CHARACTER UNDER CONSTRUCTION 1 Self-Control INTRO: Who said the following?: "With all the power that a President has, the most important thing to bear in mind is this: You must not give power to a man unless, above everything else, he has character. Character is the most important ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ken Kersten avatar

    How To Be The Parent God Wants Me To Be

    Contributed by Ken Kersten on Nov 12, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 2,411 views

    Parenting is probably the most rewarding and yet most difficult responsibility that God has given us. The sermon explores ways that God has modeled effective parenting for us.

    How to be the parent God wants me to be. Luke 15:11-32 9/15/02 Remember the story of the little boy that went into the store and told the grocer that he needed a box of tide. What do you need a box of tide for, and the little boy said I’m gonna wash my cat. Son, he said, I think tide ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joel Preston avatar

    Who Is The Lord?

    Contributed by Joel Preston on Nov 13, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,473 views

    Life’s greatest and most probing question is the same question that Pharaoh asked Moses and Aaron almost 3,500 years ago – “Who is God?”

    WHO IS THE LORD Exodus 5:2 INTRODUCTION: 1. Life’s greatest and most probing question is the same question that Pharaoh asked Moses and Aaron almost 3,500 years ago – “Who is God?” 2. One’s view of God will determine the way he will think, the way he will act, the way he will respond to difficult ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Randy Croft avatar

    The Battle Of The Sexes

    Contributed by Randy Croft on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,120 views

    Insights into the differences between men and women...and how to keep the casualties in the battle at a minimum.

    Battle of the Sexes by Randy A. Croft Several years ago, the United States Government wasted $18,000,000 over something as small as a hyphen. The Readers Digest reported the incident and said that a hyphen was omitted when instructions were fed to a computer which was to guide a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It Is Your Responsibility

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 25, 2002
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     | 4,564 views

    We can’t gussy up our attitudes or actions to make them seem righteous on the outside and think that we are pleasing God. It’s much better to be transparent and let God deal with you, than try to hide sin under a pretty blanket.

    The latest answer when you are caught making a mistake, doing something wrong – even breaking the law is: There was an error in judgment. Not, I goofed, or I’m guilty – but an error in judgment was made. That goes right along with this one: "I assume responsibility for all of my actions, except the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Building Stronger Families

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,788 views

    What can we learn from Jacobs family about building a stronger Family

    This message began with a clip from Joseph and the Technicolor DreamCoat. The clip was when the brothers sold Joseph into Slavery and then told Jacob the news. Wow that is the family that put the fun in dysfunctional. My Daddy told me once that everybody is good for something even if it’s to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Remembering People (Memorial Day)

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 25, 2002
    based on 734 ratings
     | 59,422 views

    Memorial Day is about remembering people.

    REMEMBERING PEOPLE (Memorial Day) Phil. 2:3-4 INTRO.- ILL.- There’s a story about a city fellow who was visiting relatives on a farm and the farmer gave a whistle and his dog herded the cattle into the corral, then latched the gate with her paw. "Wow, that’s some dog. What’s her name?" The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus The Suffering King Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002
    based on 134 ratings
     | 22,631 views

    A look at Psalm 22 first on the lips of the King of Israel and then on the lips of Jesus

    Jesus the Suffering King – Psalm 22 Steve Simala Grant – January 5/6, 2002 Intro: One Solitary Life “Here is a man who was born in an obscure village, the child of a peasant woman. He grew up in another village. He worked in a carpenter shop until He was thirty. Then for three years He was an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Hamby avatar

    When The Deliverer Comes Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 9, 2002
    based on 135 ratings
     | 27,271 views

    The demon possessed man is a reminder of the dilemma that is faced by every human that has not come under the influence of the saving power of Jesus Christ.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 22 by Dr. John R. Hamby When the Deliverer Comes! Luke 8: 26-39 The disciples had just come through a life-threatening experience on the Sea of Galilee. A terrible storm had almost ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Hamby avatar

    Help For The Hopeless Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 17, 2002
    based on 229 ratings
     | 63,967 views

    Two interwoven stories that teach us some fascinating principles on Faith.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 22 Help for the Hopeless! Luke 8: 40-56 The Lord and his disciples had returned to the boats following the casting out of the evil spirits from the demon possessed man. As they began ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    A Second Chance God

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 20, 2001
    based on 148 ratings
     | 27,187 views

    Even when we blow it, God is willing togive us a second chance if we repent.

    A Second Chance God 2 Chronicles 33:1-11 Luke 22:31-33 Mark 14:66-72 Have you ever tried something and failed really bad at it? Failure is rarely a reason to give up and quit. We just finished listening to a zillion campaign commercials. Among the candidates who lost are candidates ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bill Harper avatar

    Parenting In Perilous Times Series

    Contributed by Bill Harper on Jan 23, 2001
    based on 237 ratings
     | 22,307 views

    The parents of Samson model for us the marks of successful parents who raise their child in difficult times.

    “PARENTING IN PERILOUS TIMES” Text: Judges 13:1-25 Intro: Illustration-Radio personality Paul Harvey tells the story of how Eskimo kill wolves. First the Eskimo coats his knife blade with animal blood and allows it to freeze. Then he adds another layer of blood, and another, until the blade is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Can God Trust Me.

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 24, 2001
    based on 165 ratings
     | 18,695 views

    Can God trust is to do the right thing when no one is looking, as Gehazi failed to do with Namaan the Syrian.

    Can God Trust Me? 2 Kings 5:1-18 1 Timothy 6:3-10 Text 2 Kings 5:18-28 The most important thing God has given you is your abitlity to choose your actions. Can God trust you with the ability to choose right from wrong free will. Can God ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed