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  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    New Year - New You

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 23, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,917 views

    As we enter a New Year lets pause and think about some keys to successful living; Evaluation, Elimination, Concentration and Determination.

    NEW YEAR – NEW YOU An elderly man moved into a retirement community. It wasn’t long until he had made a number of friends among the other residents. There was one lady he was especially attracted to and she was attracted to him, also. They spent a lot of time together. Finally one ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    A Reason To Party Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 26, 2010
    based on 67 ratings
     | 19,466 views

    It’s an odd phenomena: people stealing the baby Jesus from Nativity scenes. It’s called the "Stolen Baby Jesus Syndrome." Why would people do that, and what does it tell us about mankind and God?

    OPEN: A few years back, Wellington, FL had their baby Jesus stolen two years running. This was a wealthy community and their Jesus was worth around $1800. The third time around they put a GPS inside and traced the thief to her home. But the baby Jesus doesn’t have to be expensive. In 2008, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Glory On The Mountain!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,265 views

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

    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 hear.” • As Christians we believe the Spirit of God is always ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Bob Joyce avatar

    Defined…shaped…equipped

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 24, 2010
     | 5,412 views

    The church is defined, shaped and equipped with the gifts necessary to help the church to grow.

    When your favorite athletic team takes the floor or the field, all the players are dressed alike. But, no one considers this a liability. And it isn't. Their being dressed alike is one indication that they are a team and that they have a common purpose. However, if you look closely, you will see a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    A Magnificent Concerto! Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 24, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,300 views

    Nehemiah doesn't do things the way I would do them. If there is a job to be done, I am usually quick to say, "Let's get on with it! If it needs to be done, let's not waste any more time. Let's do it!"

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is the third of a Leadership series featuring Nehemiah. Some ideas & illustrations in these messages were based on or benefited greatly from, to varying ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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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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    Glory On The Mountain! Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,814 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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    The Glory Of His Childhood Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,655 views

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

    Reading: Luke chapter 2 verses 41-50. Quote: R.C. Sproul (the American author, theologian and pastor): “The soul is lifted up by the contemplation of the glory of God and of his only begotten Son” “It is Christ in his glory who is the object of our worship and adoration. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    Where Art Thou!

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 2, 2010
    based on 26 ratings
     | 78,662 views

    When God called unto Adam and said Where art thou He wasn't asking for is location, but wanted Adam to be aware of his condition. Today He still ask the same question Where art thou.

    “Where art Thou” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Genesis 3:9 “And the Lord God called unto Adam and said unto him Where art thou”. OPENING:- Our text today takes place in the Garden of Eden. This particular passage is best known as “The Fall of Man”. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Dead To Sin And Alive To God Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 19, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,147 views

    This sermon explores how we can live obediently in light of God’s grace.

    Scripture Let us read Romans 6:1-14: "1 What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? 2 By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it? 3 Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4 We were buried ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Special Deliverer - Baby Moses Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 23, 2008
    based on 55 ratings
     | 19,412 views

    Israel’s midwives are told to kill all male Jewish babies. But they continued making ‘special deliveries,’ and one of them was to be a special ‘deliverer’! Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

    Special Deliverer Exodus 2:1-4 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SpecialDeliverer.html Now in bondage as slaves, the people of God need a deliverer. Speaking of delivery, their midwives now have been instructed by Pharaoh to kill all male babies born to the Jews. But they valued life, even to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Facing Frustration" Series

    Contributed by Nick Panico on Apr 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,001 views

    This sermon deals with the 2nd temptation you face when walking through a wilderness season of life; facing frustration. Part #2 in the series.

    “Facing Frustration” Wilderness Pt. 2 – by Pastor Nick S. Panico (Rom 8:28-29 NKJV) And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. {29} For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Goal 3: To Know The Fellowship Of His Sufferings Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,799 views

    We get so busy doing other things that we forget the main things. But God has great goals for our lives. Today we will focus on the fellowship of His sufferings.

    God’s Greatest Goals for Your Life Part 3: To Know the Fellowship of His Sufferings 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Nov. 8, 2009 *Last week I mentioned The Beverly Hillbillies to you. But when it comes to goals, Eric Thomas makes a good point from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    God Sent His Love

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Dec 18, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,000 views

    God delivered His love to mankind through a poor young virgin named Mary.

    Text: “….God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him” (1 John 4:9). There are some people who do not realize how important they are to Almighty God. They do not seem to understand that they are not here by accident, but that God the Father has a definite plan ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Deal Or No Deal?

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Aug 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,495 views

    Christianity is the greatest deal on earth

    Deal or no Deal? Romans 6:22-23 Read Romans 6:22-23 Do you remember the show "Let’s Make a Deal"? It was one of the most popular game shows of its day Contestants were given some really good money or prizes, But along with each gift came a chance to gamble; Gamble on turning that gift into much ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist