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  • Stephen Smarowsky avatar

    9 Biblical Principles To Friendships

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Aug 26, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 31,660 views

    We all need friends, but few understand the basics about forming quality friendships.

    9 Biblical Principles to Friendships: John 15:13-15 “Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends. You are My friends if you do what I command you. No longer do I call you slaves, for the slave does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forget Waldo Where's Jesus?

    Contributed by Steven Angus on Jan 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,659 views

    Looking for Jesus. Jesus is the temple as a child.

    Forget Waldo, Where’s Jesus? Luke 2:41-51 McMinnville FUMC  1/20~/2008   How many of you are familiar with the book series, Where’s Waldo? The first Waldo book was released back in 1987.  It was the result of more than two-years of detailed work by illustrator Martin Handford.  Since then there ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Locked Doors Series

    Contributed by Steven Angus on Jan 21, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,971 views

    Part of a series that focuses on the Resurrection Appearances of Jesus. This sermon deals with the appearance in the Upper Room

    Series:  Resurrection Appearances McMinnville First                April 13, 2008 LOCKED DOORS John 20:19-26   During my ministry there have been a numerous occasions when I was called upon to go into a jail or a prison.  Some time ago I went to Memphis to visit with an inmate in a Federal Prison.  ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Abba (Real Father In Heaven)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,190 views

    This is a sermon that focuses on God’s parenthood.

    Matthew 23:34-39 “Therefore I am sending you prophets and sages and teachers. Some of them you will kill and crucify; others you will flog in your synagogues and pursue from town to town. And so upon you will come all the righteous blood that has been shed on earth, from the blood of righteous ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Ideal Servant Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 4, 2009
    based on 70 ratings
     | 14,392 views

    Spiritual power, perseverance, purpose, and parenting made Paul the ideal servant to those he was leading. And we are all called to be servants. Link inc. to formatted text and PowerPoint.

    The Ideal Servant I Thessalonians 2:1-12 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/IdealServant.html Being a servant is a calling. And you have that call. Preachers are called, but you are called as well. Preachers go ‘calling’. Once a minister went to call on one of the elderly widows of the church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Promise To Abram Renewed Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,705 views

    As we continue to follow the life of Abraham one would think after a event like separating from his own flesh and blood (Lot), that things would be different. But it is in times like these that God shines through.

    Abraham: Following in the Footsteps Of Faith GOD’S PROMISE TO ABRAM RENEWED Genesis 13:14-18 Intro: Last week we looked at the trouble that arose between Abram and Lot, over the feeding of their livestock. And we learned just how each man handled that situation. Abram handled it with peace and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Standing And Waiting For What?

    Contributed by Anthony Lacy on Feb 23, 2011
     | 2,746 views

    A message for believers that points out the near return of Jesus and the impact that truth should have on us.

    Standing and waiting Or Where am I standing and what am I waiting for? Undoubtedly being a Christian in this decade brings challenges and dynamics that were never dreamt of 50 years ago. This is true in society and within the church. In reality there is no resting place where we can be shielded ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Inertia: State Of Motion

    Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,517 views

    The challenge I present to you today isn’t about scientific inertia, but rather spiritual inertia…and although today it is geared toward our young people, this principle relates to all of us.

    Inertia: State of Motion Every body perseveres in its state of being at rest or of moving uniformly straight ahead, except insofar as it is compelled to change its state by forces impressed. [Cohen & Whitman 1999 translation] Definition: "… a body at rest will remain at rest and a body moving ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Denial Series

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Feb 24, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,927 views

    This sermon is the third in a Lenten series and deals with denial, one of the key words in the experiance of Jesus in the final week of his life.

    A little boy kept falling out of bed, but no matter what his parents tried, each night he rolled out of bed. An visiting uncle teased the boy and asked “How do you keep falling out of bed”. The little boy thought a minute and then said ”I don’t know, unless I stay too close to where I got in”. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Biblical View Of Giving

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,843 views

    Giving the Bible way.

    1 COR. 16:1-4 “THE BIBLICAL VIEW OF GIVING” A) In 1 Cor. 15, Paul was talking to the Corinthians about the resurrection! * He closed the chapter with the teaching that one day, our loved ones who have died in the Lord will come forth victorious. * He said in v.55 “O death, where is thy sting? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    'tis The Season To Be Abundant Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 22, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,386 views

    One of the greatest Christmas promises given to us is the promise of a full or abundant life. What hinders and what helps us be abundant? You'll have to unwrap this message and find out!

    : A woman was doing her last-minute Christmas shopping at a crowded mall. She was tired of fighting the crowds. She was tired of standing in lines. She was tired of fighting her way down long aisles looking for a gift that had sold out days before. Her arms were full of bulky packages when an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Bear The Mark Of The Master Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 4, 2016
     | 4,076 views

    Each year we make resolutions to correct bad habits. One of the most fundamental characteristics of disciples of Jesus is to love one another. Resolving to love others as Jesus does makes a better me.

    1. New Year's Resolutions are a means to resolve change in our lives * Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man. Benjamin Franklin * "Although no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Little Scroll

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 10, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,293 views

    God's word should be our nourishment every day – and we should devour it! He is not calling us to give one another lip service, but to be devoted to Him fully. The challenge is, are we?

    The Little Scroll Revelation, Part 12, Revelation 10:1-11 Introduction - In Ch. 9 John sees 5 sins that will plague mankind during the tribulation -- Idolatry (Greek word is eidololatria) -- Murder (Greek word is phonon) -- Sorceries (Greek word is farmakeiva) -- Sexual immorality (Greek ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    108? --- What Is The Enemy Of Better?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 10, 2015
     | 4,130 views

    108? Stats say 108 people die a minute. One day you will tie your shoes and the undertaker will un-tie them. What opportunities are we missing? God grant us open doors!

    108 --- YES 108 ... WHAT IS THE ENEMY OF BETTER? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. EVER CONSIDER WHY SOME DOORS OPEN AND SOME DOORS CLOSE? LET US WEIGH IN ON THE SUBJECT OF OPPORTUNITIES... Revelation 3:8 I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Struggles, Shipwrecks, And Satan

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,864 views

    Paul issues three cautions of the Christian life

    Text: 1 Tim 1:18-20, Title: Struggles, Shipwrecks, and Satan, Date/Place: WHBC, 2.11.18, AM A. Opening illustration: Job’s life and struggles B. Background to passage: Paul has dropped Timothy off at Ephesus to handle some problems with false teaching in the church there. Some were more serious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist