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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Wake Up And Smell The Coffee

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 29, 2009
    based on 19 ratings
     | 16,175 views

    The church needs to wake up because the time of Christ’s coming is soon.

    Wake Up And Smell the Coffee Text: Rom. 13:11-14 Introduction 1. Illustration: This little grandmother was surprised by her 7 year old grandson one morning. He had made her coffee. She drank what was the worst cup of coffee in her life. When she got to the bottom there were three of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Why Can't We Be Friends? Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 4, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,426 views

    Solomon and David both remind us that one of the best investments we will ever make in life is an investment in people…making friends. When he says two are better than one because they have a good reward for their labor-the word reward can also be transl

    “Why Can’t We Be Friends?” Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 and Proverbs 13:20 One of the most popular topics in song writing today has been the subject of friendship. The Beatles sang I get by with a little help from my friends. James Taylor and Carole King sang a song titled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Can't We Be Friends? Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 7, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,090 views

    Today I want us to talk about one specific area. I want to talk about friendship. At some point in life all of us find ourselves close to people, those we work with, those we go to school with, those we socialize with-we find that spending time with peo

    Why Can’t We Be Friends?” Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 and Proverbs 13:20 One of the most popular topics in song writing today has been the subject of friendship. The Beatles sang I get by with a little help from my friends. James Taylor and Carole King sang a song titled “You’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Optimism 101

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 25, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,612 views

    The challenge is to choose hope for the future rather than learn helplessness from the past.

    Title: Optimism 101 Text: Joel 2:23-32 (1:4-13, 12-18) Thesis: The challenge is to choose hope for the future rather than learn helplessness from the past. Introduction Learned Helplessness is a term I came across in my reading this week. It is a technical term originally used in reference to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Health Checkup #1 Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 29, 2014
     | 6,531 views

    A look at Matthew chapter 25 verses 31 through 46

    Health Checkup #1 Matthew 25: 31 – 46 31 “When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the holy angels with Him, then He will sit on the throne of His glory. 32 All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides his sheep ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Because Of The Cross

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Aug 26, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,341 views

    This message focuses on four gifts given to each of us because of Jesus' finished work on the cross. This material was inspired by "Search for Significance" written by Robert McGee who shared the four answers from Jesus to false beliefs.

    Because of the Cross I Corinthians 1:18 CHCC – September 8, 2013 (Outlline inspired by Robert McGee, "The Search for Significance") INTRODUCTION: The God of the Bible is the complete opposite of the kinds of gods human beings tend to invent. The gods that humans concoct are impressive, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Overwhelm The Negative

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 17, 2014
     | 4,894 views

    Seems we can never defeat negativism, we will overwhelm it. Bitterness always backfires. Are we growing perpetual babyhood believers?

    OVERWHELM THE NEGATIVE.... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com At least two parts, probably three... I. WE ARE IN A WAR... THE ENEMY IS SEEKING TO KILL, STEAL, AND DESTROY... IS CONFLICT MY ENEMY? A. I received this note from a pastor of a church. I have pondered and weighed these ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • James Lee avatar

    Walk Worthy Of Your Calling 2thessalonians 3: 6-15 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 22, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,691 views

    Part 3 of our Bible study with Handout included. The gaps between the words in the handout are to be filled in by the learner.

    Walk Worthy of Your Calling 2Thessalonians 3: 6-15 “6But we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw from every brother who walks disorderly and not according to the tradition which he received from us. 7For you yourselves know how you ought to follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Why Can't We Be Friends"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 23, 2013
     | 5,415 views

    Solomon and David both remind us that one of the best investments we will ever make in life is an investment in people…making friends. This message helps us learn how to do that.

    “Why Can’t We Be Friends?” Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 and Proverbs 13:20 One of the most popular topics in song writing today has been the subject of friendship. The Beatles sang I get by with a little help from my friends. James Taylor and Carole King sang a song titled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transfomation Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 1, 2020
     | 5,025 views

    The work Jesus completed on the cross was meant to make an impact on my life today, which in turn will make a mark on my eternal destiny.

    Transformation Romans 12:1-2 In light of God’s mercy for us, Paul encourages us to become living sacrifices. SLIDE #1 INTRODUCTION • On Easter Sunday, we spent some time talking about the resurrection of Jesus and how that event has blessings for both now and for eternity! • Today we begin a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living Up To God Standards Of Holiness

    Contributed by William Akehurst on May 22, 2020
     | 6,508 views

    As a believer in CHRIST JESUS, having been sealed by HIS SPIRIT within us, we know our future. So, we should live our lives with expectation, as ready to meet and greet HIM, ready and together as one BODY. But we must see the difference, know the difference of what it is to “be holy”.

    2020.05.24.SERMON.LIVING UP TO GOD’S STANDARD OF HOLINESS PART 2 William Akehurst, HSWC 1 Thessalonians 5:24 1 Peter 1:15-16 Thursday, 5/21/20 was Ascension Day. Acts 1:6-12 6 Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” 7 He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Nolte avatar

    Always Be Prepared

    Contributed by David Nolte on Jun 24, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,591 views

    How to live ready for Jesus' return

    “Always Be Prepared!” 1 Peter 1:13-19 and 2 Peter 3:10-12 David P. Nolte The Scouts don’t have a monopoly on the Motto: “Be Prepared.” We, as Christians, need also to be prepared! People prepare for many things: a vacation trip, company coming, athletic events. I tell you, there is a ton ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Fox avatar

    New Eyes

    Contributed by Dennis Fox on Jun 24, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,073 views

    Being Born Again changes everything about how you see the world. Taking children as an example What I find most exciting is that you get the see the world new all over again through their eyes. There is so much wonder; so much amazement. We get new eyes when we are reborn, and a new perspective.

    New Eyes 14 May 2023 Children always bring excitement into your life. What I find most exciting is that you get the see the world new all over again through their eyes. There is so much wonder; so much amazement. Everything is a new experience. When my son was small, we had just moved back to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Kelvin McKisic avatar

    Why God Abandons A Nation

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023
     | 1,761 views

    God is revealing His wrath to our nation today.

    Why God Abandons a Nation For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. For since the creation of the world His invisible ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Russ Barksdale avatar

    The Song Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 2, 2016
     | 4,050 views

    Relationships, particularly marriage, can survive only with large amounts of grace.

    Love this song. When I told Sue we were doing this series she said, “Oh, you’ve got to use this song” and played it for me. WE WENT DANCING IN THE MINEFIELDS WE WENT SAILING IN THE STORMS AND IT WAS HARDER THAN WE DREAMED BUT I BELIEVE THAT’S WHAT THE PROMISE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist