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  • Melvin Shelton avatar

    Behaving The Gospel.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Oct 9, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,611 views

    I find often that in the world of celebrities, they make a profession of faith, yet there life is not consistent with their profession. So, this evening we want to discuss behaving the gospel. We will look at the sanctimonious of Peter and the scolding

    Behaving the gospel. Galatians 2: 11 -- 21. 10/10/04 I suppose you have already noticed, as you have been following along in the book of Galatians, that the first two chapters of the book, the apostle Paul is giving his personal testimony. Isn’t it wonderful to hear one’s own testimony how he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sheila Crowe avatar

    Reclaiming The Gift

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 27, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,068 views

    World Communion Sunday - unity in communion

    Opening Illustration (Adapted from What We’re Doing, and Why," Preaching Today, Tape No. 102.] There was a small-town church in upstate New York. They couldn’t afford a full time pastor and so their pastor was bivocational. He worked a real job – as if being a minister isn’t a real job or real ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • David Dailey avatar

    The Ark Or The Dark

    Contributed by David Dailey on Oct 27, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,291 views

    The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe

    The Ark or The Dark Our text is in Matthew 24:37-39. 37 But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of Man be. 38 For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage until the day that Noah entered into the ark. 39 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reality Of Death

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Mar 2, 2008
    based on 47 ratings
     | 34,177 views

    Funeral sermon on death

    "Lord, make me to know mine end, and the measure of may days, what it is; that I may know how frail I am.” Psalm 39:4 The ancient Egyptians were wiser than we are. For at every feast there was always one extraordinary guest who sat at the head of the table. This veiled guest ate not, drank not, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Ronnie Grizzle avatar

    Let's Look The Way He Looked

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Sep 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,343 views

    This message looks at Paul’s life and shows the things he was concerned about before he went home to be with the Lord.

    Let Us Look the Way He Looked 2 Timothy 4.6-8 {6} For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. {7} I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: {8} Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    My Bag Of Stones Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 9, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,908 views

    Message about the stones we carry

    I have to give credit to Max Lucado’s book "He Moved the Stone" for inspiring this idea and thoughts. Title: Our Bags of Stones Theme: To help people remove the stones from their lives. Text: Introduction In my hand I carry a sack. You may ask, “A sack why do you need a sack?” Well I have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Michael Wiley avatar

    The Life And Words Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Michael Wiley on Jan 14, 2009
     | 2,657 views

    An Introduction to the year long series, "Jesus Said."

    The Life and Words of Christ Introduction to the series, “Jesus Said” Michael Wiley January 04, 2009 Introduction: Start of a new series that will last most of 2009—“Jesus Said” We spent 2007 in the book of Genesis, most 0f 2008 in the book of Exodus, now we break from the Old Testament to study ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Remembering Our Soldiers - A Public Memorial Day Observance Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 26, 2008
    based on 54 ratings
     | 18,266 views

    A Public Memorial Day Observance Address.

    [From time to time I am asked to give a public address at a Memorial Day gathering. This was delivered at such a gathering on Memorial Day 2008.] Remembering Our Soldiers - A Public Memorial Day Celebration Today is “Memorial Day”. It is more than just another holiday. It is more ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    People Of His Pasture

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 23, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,355 views

    Like some gigantic tuning fork the vibrations pulse through every part of the body and for some reason we can no longer stand. We often find ourselves on our knees overcome by a feeling of love that has washed through our entire frame. In a word we feel

    People of His Pasture Scripture Readings: Psalm 95 and John 10:1-18 Today we celebrate the sacrament of communion and we receive eight new members into our church family. There are still others who also desire to join them in this commitment and we happily look forward to their celebration as ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Apr 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,891 views

    The act which is mentioned in such a matter of fact manner in the gospel of Luke is the ultimate act of forgiveness

    Father, Forgive them for they do not know what they do!! (Luke 23:34) A simple, matter of fact statement made in the gospel of Luke is actually the ultimate act of forgiveness. We know the story, so I won’t repeat the story. But let us look at the concept of forgiveness in brief, based on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dan Cale avatar

    Simplifying Life Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Sep 15, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,129 views

    Pt 4 - deals with the need to simplify life and set priorities if we are to be successful in life.

    The Secrets to Successful Living Pt 4 – Simplifying Life I Timothy 6:6-16 We started several weeks ago talking about this idea of success and the Christian. We’ve talked about idea’s of changing our measure of success, keeping Christ central to life, and last week we talked about Boundaries and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    You Cant Go Home Again

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Dec 3, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,974 views

    You cant return to the life you once had as a child, the home that you remember is no longer there.

    You Cant Go Home Again You cant return to the life youve left as a child and the home that you remember is no longer there. Matthew 10:34-36 Think not that I am come to send ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Interaction Patterns Within Groups

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,050 views

    I Corinthians 9:22,23 - "Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible.

    I Corinthians 9:22,23 - "Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible... I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some. I do this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessing." All ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Apple avatar

    The Focus Of The Gospel -- Exalting Christ Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,108 views

    FOCUS ON EXALTING CHRIST AND YOU CAN COUNT ON SUPERNATURAL BOLDNESS IN FRUITFUL MINISTRY -- - ONE THAT WILL GLORIFY CHRIST - AND EFFECTIVELY IMPACT OTHERS

    BIG IDEA: FOCUS ON EXALTING CHRIST AND YOU CAN COUNT ON SUPERNATURAL BOLDNESS IN FRUITFUL MINISTRY -- - ONE THAT WILL GLORIFY CHRIST - AND EFFECTIVELY IMPACT OTHERS I. SUPERNATURAL BOLDNESS IN FRUITFUL MINISTRY COMES FROM FOCUSING ON EXALTING CHRIST (:19-21) A. The Power of Intercessory Prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Role Models For Mothers

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Apr 20, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,020 views

    The one word that epitomizes Christian motherhood is “love.” Her every action is prompted by love for her children.

    ROLE MODELS FOR MOTHERS “And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” I Corinthians 13:13 The one word that epitomizes Christian motherhood is “love.” Her every action is prompted by love for her children. Someone once wrote: “Mothers write on the hearts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist