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  • David Haun avatar

    The Difference Between Post-It Notes And Super Glue

    Contributed by David Haun on Jan 18, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,922 views

    One struggle many Christians experience is being faithful continually. This sermon traces three scriptures to indicate how faithfulness needs to be practiced in our daily life.

    THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN POST-IT PADS AND SUPER GLUE Hope Christian Church Tamarac, Florida August 3, 2003 Dr. David L. Haun All of us know about, and must of us use post-it notes. It is the most famous 3-M product ever produced. Post-it-notes was first developed in 1970 by Dr. Spencer Silver. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    (Lesson 2) Gideon: A Weak Self-Image

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,102 views

    Gideon was at the bottom of the social ladder and filled with self-doubt when he encountered God. Because of that experience, Gideon was able to drive the enemy out of his homeland.

    A. INTRODUCTION: JUDGES 6:11-23 1. Poor. Gideon was the youngest son, of the poorest family, of the weakest tribe in Israel. "My family is poor in Manasseh, and I am least in my father’s house" (I Judges 6:15). 2. Weak Name. Gideon was also called Jerubbal (Baal fighter) after confronting idol ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Five Things We Must Do To Reach People With The Gospel

    Contributed by Craig Hamlin on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 417 ratings
     | 24,703 views

    Jesus exemplified His passion for seeking the lost through His experience with Zacchaeus and gave us five things we must do to reach lost people.

    "Five Things We Must Do to Reach People with the Gospel" Luke 19:1-10 Intro. Howard Hendricks said, “In the midst of a generation screaming for answers, Christians are stuttering.” Bill Bright, Founder of Campus Crusade for Christ, said, "Millions of surveys which we have helped to take around the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Joy Of The Lord Is Our Strength

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Nov 2, 2002
    based on 295 ratings
     | 94,659 views

    The Scriptures teach that the joy of the Lord is our strength. This is a lesson which provides guidance on how we can experience the power of spiritual joy in our Christian lives.

    Background: The Jews had returned from 70 years of foreign captivity in Babylon. While they were in Babylon, the Jews were not able to practice their religion in its entirety. In fact, for the most part, they did not have access to the Law of God. For most of the captives, whatever they knew of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Not Just Another Sunday Part 5: The Invitation Series

    Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Oct 7, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,378 views

    We conclude this series by focusing on perhaps the most important part of our Sunday experience - the invitation to Christ! We look at this through the lens of John chapter 7.

    Setting the Stage Leviticus 23:39-43 (New International Version) 39 " ’So beginning with the fifteenth day of the seventh month, after you have gathered the crops of the land, celebrate the festival to the LORD for seven days; the first day is a day of rest, and the eighth day also is a day of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Swimming In The River Series

    Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 67 ratings
     | 22,108 views

    This sermon encourages us to have a deeper experience of the Holy Spirit. The depth of the River of God can be Ankle depth, Knee depth, Waist depth and Swimming Depth.

    SWIMMING IN GOD’S RIVER By : Ng Wah Lok Text: Eze 47:1-12 Introduction Ezek 47:1- Then he brought me back to the door of the temple; and there was water, flowing from under the threshold of the temple toward the east, for the front of the temple faced east; the water was flowing from under the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    4 Realities About Real Fellowship

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,059 views

    real fellowship means that we experience life together. Real fellowship includes unselfish love, honest sharing, practical sharing, sacrificial giving and sympathetic comforting.

    4 Realities of Real Fellowship Colossians 3:12-17 12 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; 13 bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Miracle Of The New Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 1, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,683 views

    God offers us new life, a new relationship with him, and a new experience of forgiveness. Discoving the miracle of the new is one way we prepare for the coming of the Lord

    Mark 1:1-8 “The Miracle of the New” INTRODUCTION New items are attractive to us. We like the smell of a new car, and the fit of a new outfit. Even though some assembly may be required, we want new toys, and we are willing to buy the dozens of batteries that are needed for our new electrical ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Mary Had A Little Lamb

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Dec 4, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,594 views

    The focus is on the Shepherds who first received the message of the Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem. The lamb-keepers were the first to see the Lamb of God and experience His hope to the world.

    Play video clip - Charlie Brown Christmas Scene 6 How fascinating – a cartoon classic in its simplicity brings us back to the basics. Just as, every Christmas, we intend with all our hearts to bring the message of Christ to our broader community, we often work as hard trying not to lose focus in ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Narnia: Discover The Wonder Series

    Contributed by Harley Jay Nickless on Dec 4, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,711 views

    What if there were a Wardrobe that could usher us into an Unseen World? What would we see and experience. The Bible is very clear that an Unseen World does exist.

    The Wardrobe: “Discover The Wonder” I must admit that there are times when I am convinced that we have made Christianity far more complicated than what it was ever intended to be. Luke the physician recorded many of Jesus’ profound statements, but none is more profound than the one found in Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do It Again Lord – Do It Again!

    Contributed by Jon Earls on Mar 13, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 47,526 views

    This is a sermon which deals with our need for the Pentecost experience in our own lives. What God did for the 120 in the Upper Room He wants to do for us!

    I heard a story about an older couple that had finished their lunch and made their way into the living room to prepare themselves for an afternoon nap in their recliners. They were both about to doze off when the grandfather clock began to chime signifying the new hour. It began one chime, two ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • John Gaston avatar

    Communing With Jesus

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 21, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,094 views

    What is communing with God, how do we recognize Him, what gets us in touch with Him and what we will experience when we encounter Jesus!

    COMMUNING WITH JESUS Luke 24:13-32 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHY GRANDMA WAS SPEEDING 1. Freda is over 90 years old and lives in the Woodlands. And she still drives her car to the mall and to church every week. 2. But then one day she was caught speeding. When asked by the police officer why she ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tim Smith avatar

    The Conflict Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,530 views

    When you experience conflict as a result of following Jesus, you are not headed in the wrong direction. Instead that’s a sign you are being faithful to the Gospel.

    The Conflict Matthew 10:22-25 Last week we learned if we are going to commit to following Jesus then we need to make sure we know what we’re signing up for because following Jesus can lead to pretty hazardous work. When you follow Jesus, you surrender your will, you surrender your freedom, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Dreams And Nightmares Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 12, 2012
     | 7,249 views

    Chasing the American Dream has given most of us nightmares. We must change our lifestyles and our stewardship in order to experience the joy of the abundant life.

    Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 "Dreams and Nightmares" INTRODUCTION Dreams are powerful forces in our lives. They have the ability to mold and shape our lives, and in a very real sense they can determine or destiny. We encourage out children to dream, because we innately understand the driving force ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    Obedience - Adjusting My Life To God's Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Apr 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,770 views

    Part 7. We must be willing to make major adjustments in our life to follow God, obeying him 100% if we want to be faithful and experience God.

    We have been in a series titled “Knowing and Experiencing God” because, truth be told, many times in our Christian life we are just going through the motions. Perhaps we go to church on Sunday, maybe we do our daily devotions (reading the Bible & praying), generally we try to be a good person, do ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist