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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Silence The Ignorant Talk Of Foolish Men Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 23, 2009
    based on 57 ratings
     | 17,619 views

    Our text tells us how to silence the ignorant talk of foolish people. 1- Submit to authority 2- Live as servants 3- Show proper respect 4- Love the believers

    INTRO.- Ignorant talk. There is a lot of that going around. Much of it is in Hollywood. Here is some ignorant talk from foolish people. - JODIE FOSTER: "I absolutely love religions and the rituals. Even though I don’t believe in God." - BILLY JOEL: "I wasn’t raised Catholic, but I used to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unjust Suffering Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 23, 2009
    based on 54 ratings
     | 16,563 views

    In our text, Peter spells out the good and the bad of unjust suffering. 1- Unjust suffering is conferred on all 2- Unjust suffering is commended by God 3- Unjust suffering is Christ-likeness

    INTRO.- ILL.- An 84 year old man went to the doctor for a physical. A few days later the doctor saw him walking down the street with a gorgeous young woman on his arm. The next time the doctor saw him he asked how he was doing. "Great," said the old guy. "I did just what you told me. ’Get a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pharaoh's Daughter: Enduring Rejection For The Sake Of God's Call Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 25, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,916 views

    The princess of Egypt knew that God’s law superseded the state’s law; and chose to act for compassion and justice.

    As I began this series of three messages on the theme, Designing Women, last week, I said that we were going to be looking for qualities of leadership out of the stories of those women mentioned in the roll call of faith known as the 11th chapter of Hebrews. You’ll remember that I pointed out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parable Of The Workers In The Vineyard Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Aug 27, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,212 views

    This Parable shows how outrageous the grace of God is and no one is excluded without first being included

    Parable 14 - Laborers in the Vineyard When we were students in Los Angeles we used to go down to the beach with friends for a BBQ • at the time the big rage in drinks was wine-coolers • Being Australian and a little ignorant of brands in California, one day we bought a cheap bottle of wine from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Dennis McConnaughhay avatar

    What's Next? What Happens After We Die Series

    Contributed by Dennis Mcconnaughhay on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,009 views

    What’s Next? What Happens after we die? Heaven is Awesome! Hell is Awful! Part 1 of 7

    INTRODUCTION Organ music background… Pall bearers bring out casket and position. Show their respects. Walk off platform. PAUSE. Dennis Enters!!! 1. Did you really think I was in this casket? I’ll often do some things to make the point – nope, not this time! Even I have my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Being What You Are: A New Creation.

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,354 views

    New life in Jesus Christ. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: 2 Corinthians chapter 5 verses 11-21. Quote: • This week I cam across a child’s definition of a caterpillar? • A worm in a fur coat. Ill: • A Caterpillar is a prickly, lazy self-centred bug. • Working hard to go no-where fast. • Little boys love ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    How To Walk

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010
     | 2,437 views

    How to Walk (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Acts chapter 2 verses 42-47. Ill: • The Times Online newspaper (August 4, 2007) • Walking to the shops ‘damages the planet more than going by car’ • Food production is now so energy-intensive • That more carbon is emitted providing a person with enough calories to walk to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Word Of Salvation: Thief On The Cross

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,166 views

    Word of Salvation: Thief on the Cross. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Luke chapter 23 verses 32-43. Ill: • When evangelist John Wesley (1703-1791) was returning home from a service one night, • He was robbed. • The thief must have been disappointed; • Because his victim had only a little money and some Christian literature. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Glory Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,309 views

    Glory of the Cross (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: • Galatians chapter 6 verse 14. • 1 Corinthians chapter 1 verse 18 Ill: • In Hereford, there is a little village called Bredwardine’; • Like many villages it contains an old Anglican church. • For many years on the altar of that church stood a ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Glory On The Mountain! Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,816 views

    Glory On The Mountain! (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Matthew chapter 17 verses 1-13. Ill: • A school music teacher asked her class the difference between listening and hearing. • At first there was no response. • Finally a hand went up and a youngster offered this wise definition: • “Listening is wanting to ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Our Longing Is Fulfilled Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 30, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,182 views

    How did we get from the gorgeous garden of Eden to the mess of our current world? Is there any hope?

    “When Heaven Comes Down – Our Longing is Fulfilled” Gen. 3:1-9 What a world! What peace! Everything was perfect and beautiful. Chapter 2 of Genesis ends: “The man and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame.” Adam and Eve had total, perfect harmony with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Holy Is His Name (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Roy Newton on Dec 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,495 views

    In a series on the Lord’s Prayer, this sermon is the first part of an examination of the meaning of the first petition ’May Your Name be kept Holy’, answering the question ’How do we keep God’s Name Holy?’

    A PATTERN FOR PRAYER HOLY IS HIS NAME (PART 1) "It was in the year King Uzziah died that I saw the Lord. He was sitting on a lofty throne, and the train of his robe filled the Temple. Attending him were mighty seraphim, each having six wings. With two wings they covered their faces, with two they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The New Israel's Shepherd-King Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,771 views

    In the the prophet's day the remedy for the deceptions of false shepherds was to focus on the Messiah. Focusing on Christ Jesus is also the way not to be deceived today.

    ZECHARIAH 10: 1-4 THE NEW ISRAEL'S SHEPHERD-KING [Matthew 7:24-29] Chapter 10 of Zechariah's prophecy gives further blessings that will result for God's people because of their turning to their Messiah. The chapter is very closely connected to the victorious conclusion of chapter 9 and continues ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    'tis The Season To Submit Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 7, 2010
    based on 29 ratings
     | 11,290 views

    Let’s see how important it is to submit to God and what happens when we do. 1- Submission to God brings life 2- Submission to God gives victory

    INTRO.- ILL.- One day a police officer stopped a driver. The police officer said, “Since you were wearing your seat belt, you win $5000, what are you going to do with the money?” The man said, “I’m going to get me a driver’s license.” The lady next to him ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It’s A New Season

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Dec 14, 2010
    based on 110 ratings
     | 114,239 views

    This message is a prophetic word to shift you into your new season

    Three Kings not to mention all their armies, and animals found themselves in a desperate situation (they had went seven days in the wilderness and they had no water). This is a dilemma: water is a necessity of life, it’s not an extra or luxury it’s necessary to sustain life. Without it you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal