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  • JonWesley Barnhill avatar

    Jesus Loves Me-Story Through Song

    Contributed by Jonwesley Barnhill on Aug 8, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,288 views

    Written for closing night of VBS as a full yet simple representation of the Gospel, aimed at 7 to 10 year olds.

    I. Introduction A. I want to talk to you today about something very special. 1. Think of the greatest gift you were ever given. a. (Allow for a few children to offer suggestions.) 2. I want to tell you today about a gift that is even better than any of those. II. Jesus Loves Me (first verse) A. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Enoch-God Pleaser

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 31, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 22,746 views

    Enoch was a man who walked so closely with the Lord that one day they just walked off together to Heaven

    Enoch – God Pleaser! Thesis: Enoch was a man who walked so closely with the Lord that one day they just walked off together to Heaven. Series: God’s Heroes of the Faith Introduction to series: Over the next few months we will be exploring the Heroes of the Faith found for us in Hebrews 11. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Craig Smee avatar

    The Mind Of Christ

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Nov 27, 2005
     | 6,480 views

    A close look at how our mind can run away with us, but we need to adopt the mind of Christ.

    1. THE MIND….(SLIDE ILLUSTRATION) So much goes on in our mind. Day to day management. Breathe in breathe out. Left leg right leg when walking. We don’t even think about it – shake hands. I mean one of the lines my mom used to ask me and it sticks in my head: What the hell were you thinking. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Laisani Cox avatar

    Island Fever

    Contributed by Laisani Cox on Mar 21, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,144 views

    The island fever that we want to talk about tonight is when saints feel that their challenges are closing in around them.

    At this time I would like you to turn with me to Isaiah 40:15, when you have it, please say ‘Amen’. For your hearing as it reads - “Behold, the nations are as a drop of a bucket, and are counted as the small dust of the balance: behold, he taketh up the isles as a very little ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Integrity Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 30, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,491 views

    Integrity is a quality closely associated with wisdom, righteous living, and character. People of integrity are good ambassadors for our Lord!

    Integrity (Proverbs 20: 9-14) 1. One gals tells this story: It was a sunny Saturday afternoon in Oklahoma City. My friend, a proud father named Bobby, was taking his two little boys to play miniature golf. He walked up to the fellow at the ticket counter and said, "How much is it to get in?" The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Enoch’s Story Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 31, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,803 views

    Enoch was a man who walked so closely with the Lord that one day they just walked off together to Heaven.

    Enoch’s Story! Thesis: Enoch was a man who walked so closely with the Lord that one day they just walked off together to Heaven. Series: BC Justice League Introduction to series: Opening thoughts to the series - “BC justice league” – God’s biblical super heroes before Christ. Over the last few ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    John 17:24-26 'jesus Desires' Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Oct 19, 2012
     | 18,771 views

    In the closing of His High Priestly Prayer, Jesus shares His desires, with the Father for those who believe in Him.

    John 17:24- 26' I Desire'. What is your desire today? Your desires will tell you a lot about yourself, & your relationship with God. We all desire something, but the question we need to ask ourselves , ‘are those desires of mine, are they in line with Gods will for me? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sustained By Prayer Series

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 4, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,357 views

    - of all the great themes that are included in this book – Paul chooses to close this wonderful letter by addressing the topic of prayer

    “Sustained By Prayer” Ephesians 6:18-24 OPEN: This morning we come again to the 6th chapter of Ephesians, and for the last time because we’re going to be finishing our study of this marvelous book this morning. This is I think the 37th message on the book of Ephesians – ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Covenant With Abraham Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 18, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,085 views

    Number 27 in our series on Genesis. In this sermon we examine more closely the covenant God made with Abraham.

    The Covenant with Abraham (Genesis part 27) Text: Genesis 15:1 – 21 By: Ken McKinley Well, for the last few Sunday’s we’ve been talking about Abraham, and we’ve been looking at how he has grown in his faith and in his walk with the Lord. We’ve seen him act in faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Seeing The Unseeable

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Apr 19, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,794 views

    You have to stay close to God's man-Go farther than everybody else and Go in God's direction.

    SEEING THE UNSEEABLE 1 Kings 19:19-21 -- ll Kings 2:9-14 Illust: years ago a quarterback at the University of Alabama ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rudolf E. Y. Mensah avatar

    The Three Days You Should Never Worry About! Series

    Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jan 19, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,592 views

    The circumstances of your past cannot close the chapter of what the Almighty can do for you today and the coming future.

    SPIRITUAL GROWTH ENHANCERS REF NO: 022 COLUMNIST: Rudolf Nii Yemoh Mensah, Prelate, Oasis Potterlight Chapel International PASSAGE: Matthew 6:26, NLT: "Look at the birds. They don't plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren't you far ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Pastor Randall Timblin avatar

    He Will Soon Be Here Series

    Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Mar 22, 2020
     | 4,166 views

    Many disbelieve that He is not only NOT coming, but that He is but a myth. Look closely at the proofs He has given us.

    Matthew 24:25-31 INTRODUCTION We have discussed the PROOFS that God has presented to mankind often times as a warning of thngs to come, but not always. Remember that God gave us a sign that He called the Rainbow and it was not a warning but instead it was a promise...something that would provide ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Roberta Karchner avatar

    5 Upon This Rock Series

    Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Mar 25, 2020
     | 3,586 views

    As the church was closed, we had to go to printed meditations, so this is a much shorter version of what was originally planned.

    Matthew 16:13-20 13 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14 And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, but others Elijah, and still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” 15 He said to them, “But who do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Lynn Malone avatar

    Generous With Our Prayers Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 25, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,841 views

    Discipleship and Stewardship are so closely related as to be indistinguishable. We are called to be as generous with our prayers as with our money or service.

    A young man went into a drugstore to buy 3 boxes of chocolate: small, medium, and large. When the pharmacist asked him about the three boxes, he said, “Well, I am going over to my new girlfriend's house tonight for supper. Then, we are going out for the evening. If she only lets me hold her hand, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    The Key To Intimacy With God

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 12, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,522 views

    How do we stay close to God? How do we develop a more intimate relationship with Him?

    The Key to Intimacy with God 1 Thessalonians 5:14-17 Introduction: The importance of this letter and its companion from Paul cannot be over overstated. We do not know for certain that the Apostle was ever able to visit them personally. He intended for it to be read by the churches and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist