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  • Donald McCulley avatar

    Learning How To Give Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 20, 2019
     | 4,756 views

    The Corinthians were materially rich but miserly in their giving. All of us need to learn that “God love a cheerful giver!”

    LEARNING HOW TO GIVE II CORINTHIANS 9:1-15 INTRODUCTION: Call on a Methodist to pray and he’ll say, “Here’s $50.” Call on a Baptist for $50 and he’ll say “Let’s pray!” Our action toward giving is good but we, also, need a right attitude when we give. The Corinthians were materially rich but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Learning To Lift Weights"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015
     | 4,882 views

    Trials are hard but getting through them brings joy.

    Objects: A set of dumbbells or some type of weightlifting equipment. Scripture: Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith makes us stronger. James 1:2-3 I decided about 6 months ago that I wanted to try to get in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Behold, A Virgin Shall Conceive

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 1, 2013
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,109 views

    Thankfully, the LORD does offer second chances...

    BEHOLD, A VIRGIN SHALL CONCEIVE. Isaiah 7:10-16. The northern kingdom of Israel/Ephraim, along with her ally Syria/Aram, intended to force the Davidic kingdom of Judah into their alliance against the Assyrians (Isaiah 7:1), by setting up a puppet king - a ‘Son of No Good’ (Isaiah 7:6) - in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Administration And Spirituality Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 12, 2020
     | 2,281 views

    The newly accepted believers made a complaint in the early Church, and they expected Apostles would visit them and care for them. There was a cultural clash based on ethnicity, and language, and background of their previous identity.

    Acts 6:1-7 Administration and Spirituality 6:1 Complaints of Believers 6:2-4 Concentrations of Apostles 6:5-6 Contributions of Deacons 6:7 Contours of the Church Acts 6:1 Complaints of Believers The newly accepted believers made a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Farewell Speech Of Paul Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 10, 2021
     | 4,593 views

    The long-lasting speech of Paul starts with the testimony of his commitment, humility, sincerity in serving the public and the church. He never withdrew any sound doctrines, will of God, profit teachings and blessings from his hearers.

    Acts 20:13-38 Farewell Speech of Paul at Ephesus 20:13-17 Paul at Seaport of Ephesus 20:18-35 Long lasting speech 20:36-38 Tearful Farewell to Paul Acts 20:13-17 Paul at Seaport of Ephesus Paul decided hurriedly go back to Jerusalem for the feast of Pentecost. But, before that, he would like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Palace: A Place Of Injustice Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,837 views

    This morning our focus is on how Pilate kept trying to slam the door shut but was unable to do so.

    A couple weeks ago I stopped at a gas station on my way to make a hospital visit. As usual my mind was focused on a number of things, and I wasn’t paying attention to the howling hurricane whipping through the flat lands of Illinois. As I got out of the car, the wind pulled the door out of my hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Shrewd Are We?

    Contributed by Jeeva Sam on Sep 24, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,925 views

    Jesus calls his disciples to be shrewd

    HOW SHREWD ARE WE? Congregational Participation Question: How would you define the word “shrewd”? Can you think of something that you or someone else did that would qualify to be called “shrewd?” Here are some definitions from the dictionaries: Cambridge: possessing or based on clear ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Proverbial Wisdom

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 24, 2004
    based on 114 ratings
     | 8,001 views

    Proverbial wisdom. 1- Making good plans. 2- Finding joy.

    INTRO.- Quips, quotes and notes. - Before deciding to retire from your job, stay home a week and watch daytime television. - Science has increased our life span. We can look forward to paying our taxes at least ten years longer. - No matter what your lot in life, build something on it. - It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Open Mouth Disease

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 21, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 5,373 views

    People in the church need to avoid getting the open mouth disease. This disease always originates from the heart. If the heart is not guarded and taken care off it will have a heart attack and cause open mouth disease to pour out onto all that are in its

    Open Mouth Disease? Thesis: People in the church need to avoid getting the open mouth disease. This disease always originates from the heart. If the heart is not guarded and taken care off it will have a heart attack and cause open mouth disease to pour out onto all that are in its ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Grow Up And Be Like A Child!

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 30, 2003
    based on 89 ratings
     | 31,299 views

    As we mature in Christ, we will necessarily become more like little children.

    Several mornings this week, I stationed myself on the sidewalk in front of the church to welcome the children as they arrived for Vacation Bible School. I loved seeing them troop up the front steps, clutching their dimes and quarters for the offering. Sometimes, I would sneak up in the balcony and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Get Out Of The Boat

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 10, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,036 views

    A look at Peter’s walk on the water

    The entire world just disappeared. One minute it was there and the next minute, there it was gone. Well not really but it seemed like everything else had ceased to exist, and all there was left was Peter, the sea and Christ. It had started off as another boat trip across the Sea of Galilee for ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Greg Hanson avatar

    Risen... Believe It Or Not!

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 126 ratings
     | 53,135 views

    Because Jesus rose from the dead, I can have confidence, I can have new life, I can be forgiven, and I can have hope.

    Let me give you a quiz. Take your pen and look at the notes you would have found in your Sunrise Update this morning. At the top you’ll see a series of dates. Each one is a specific date in history when something significant happened. Some are easier than others. Just take a few seconds, scan the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Starting Over

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 6, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,536 views

    The New Year is a time for starting over and Paul’s story gives us some guidelines

    Wow 2008, the first Sunday of a brand new year. How many people stayed up to welcome the New Year in? And with a new year come commitments to change our lives to make things better or at least different. I don’t know what your resolutions might be but here are some reflections from off the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Barbecue

    Contributed by Karl Ingersoll on Jun 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,958 views

    Faith comes to most of us some packaged form. In the lives of many Christians it is never unpacked - it remains in the box.

    I have had this idea for a sermon illustration rattling around in my brain. Today seemed like the perfect day to use it. A few weeks ago now I referenced the beginnings of this illustration. It actually began with new siding and windows on our home. That meant a new deck. The old one was an ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bradley Kellum avatar

    Walking With God's Family Series

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,710 views

    Becoming as devoted to each other as we are to Jesus is what it takes to walk successfully with other Christ-followers. Let’s explore that together.

    BIG IDEA: Walking with God’s family involves handling disclosure correctly, exercising discernment and becoming as devoted to each other as we are to Jesus Christ. 1. We Must Handle Disclosure Correctly. What does it mean to disclose something? To disclose something means to reveal it, to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist