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  • W. Alderman avatar

    He Left As A Rebel

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 19, 2006
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    This shows how devastating it can be when you choose to leave your parent’s authority.

    “HE LEFT AS A REBEL” Text: Luke 15:11-24. Pastor W. Max Alderman Introduction: The prodigal son was a rebel. It may not be that obvious as the story begins, but it still is so. Much could be said as to why he wanted to leave home. The younger son wanted to leave home ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Frank Jackson avatar

    How Big Is Your But?

    Contributed by Frank Jackson on May 13, 2006
    based on 145 ratings
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    It’s the IF’S, AND’s and BUTS in life that get us. It almost got Naaman! The story of Naaman is a story of pride, self-centeredness, obedience, confession and conversion. It has caused all those who have heard the story to reflect deeply about their own l

    Biblical Text: 2 Kings 5: 1-14 Psalm 30: 11 1 Now Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honorable, because by him the LORD had given deliverance unto Syria: he was also a mighty man in valor, but he was a leper. 2 And the Syrians had gone out by ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

  • Larry Jacobs avatar

    Life's Most Important Questions

    Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 15, 2006
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    What do you consider to be LIFE’S MOST IMPORTANT QUESTIONS?

    Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com ---------------------------------------------- “LIFE’S MOST IMPORTANT QUESTIONS” PSA 8:4-6 Psa 8:4 What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him? Psa 8:5 For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Portrait Of A Great Man

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 31, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
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    This sermon examines the qualities of great leaders, using Mordecai as an example.

    Tomorrow we commemorate Memorial Day. Memorial Day is the day when we commemorate the sacrifice of many great people who died serving our country. We would not be here were it not for the sacrifice of these great Americans. Many people have sacrificed to make it possible for us to enjoy the many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Drop Dead Fred Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,151 views

    Exposition of Acts 5:1-6, about the results of Ananias and Sapphira’s lies upon the church

    Text: Acts 5:1-16, Title: Drop Dead Fred, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/2/07 A. Opening illustration: Tell about that Church of God evangelist praying at the invitation…At the end of the island I noticed a small green frog. He was exactly half in and half out of the water. He was a very small frog with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Philip Cooper avatar

    Samson, God's Stumbling Hero

    Contributed by Philip Cooper on Apr 17, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
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    Samson’s life story reminds us of the consequences of poor choices.

    SAMSON, GOD’S STUMBLING HERO Judges 14:1-20 Introduction: Have you ever felt like a spiritual failure? If so, let me introduce to you others who have shared the same experiences in their lives: Samson, Jacob, Jonah, Martha, Peter, Thomas. Each of these people pictured for us in the Scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Party Like It Is The Kingdom Of God

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 4, 2003
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    As we continue our series on The Life - we will talk about the practice of celebration... (The Life - part 5)

    Party, Like It’s The Kingdom of God The Life – part 5 The Practice of Celebration [We decorated the church for a party balloons etc) PICTURE – the following scenes in your mind…. · The Angels when they won the world series · Mark Mcquire when he broke Roger Maris home run record · Emmitt Smith ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christian Disciplonie - By Camille Lang Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 14, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,987 views

    When Jesus comes again there will be judgment and reward. For those who have their hearts right with God … the right motives … they will receive a reward from their Father in Heaven … For those who don’t have their hearts right with God … there will be ju

    Well it’s official!!!! my personality has been locked in!!! I am an "I". Let me explain … I did a personality survey a couple of years ago (and they are always so spot on!!) … it was the DISC model. Now the word DISC is an acronym – that is the letters standing for different words … in this case ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Integrity Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 22, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,808 views

    This week we see integrity defined by Jesus in the form of several people ? and it gives us an idea of how we can have integrity when it comes to our dealings with God, with one another, and in our giving to the Lord.

    Today we’re going to talk about the concept of integrity. Most of us when we think of integrity we mostly think of someone who is true to their word - and that’s a part of it, but that’s more accurately honesty than integrity. To illustrate the principal of integrity I want you to come visit my ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Are You Listening Well? Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 23, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,041 views

    We need to develop the virtue of listening to God by making time for the Word, and tilling the ground of our heart, so that we stay receptive.

    In our Christian walk with God, one important virtue we need to cultivate is LISTENING. We must be serious about listening to God and what He is saying to us. HEARING PROBLEM A middle-aged man was distraught over his wife’s stubborn refusal to admit she had a hearing problem. One day he asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bo Dunford avatar

    How About Them Camels

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 1, 2005
    based on 45 ratings
     | 12,443 views

    An interesting study about camels and how they are in comparison to us and the grace of God.

    GEN 24:62-67 “HOW ABOUT THEM CAMELS” A) This scripture passage is given in the context of Abraham sending his servant out to find a bride for Isaac! * This is one of the most beautiful Old Testament pictures of God sending the Holy Ghost out to bring in a bride for His Son, the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sabbatical

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
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    (Preached after a 2 month Sabbatical.) Leisure time is of value because it leaves us Loosened up, Wised up, and Prayed up.

    Sabbatical Job 29:20, Mark 6:31 SCRIPTURE READING: Mark 6:30-32 INTRODUCTION: Well, I’m back. In case any of you didn’t notice I was gone … I want to thank the Congregation for giving me a 2-month Sabbatical this summer. I really appreciate all the Staff and the Elders and others who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Eric Smith avatar

    Preventing The Spread Of Infection

    Contributed by Eric Smith on Nov 5, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,661 views

    The world has been infected with a sickness that is constantly trying to creep into the church. Why are we so careful about the physical side of our life and its infections, but many Christians have no concern about the spiritual side?

    Preventing The Spread Of Infection 2 Cor 6:16-18 This time of year, you hear a lot about the flu. What is the flu? (Medically known as Influenza)? According to the U.S. Government’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Finding Your Place Series

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 10,691 views

    Part of a series on the keys to joyful service in the church

    Service with a Smile: Finding Your Place Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 [Show Antz video, pre-title segment] There is within each of us, a longing to be useful, to be needed, to contribute to the lives of others in a meaningful way, a desire to know that we’ve made a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Are We To Make Of Suffering?

    Contributed by Fredrik Rich on May 6, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,744 views

    This message looks at the place of suffering in the life of the Christian.

    Sermon Do you ever wonder what a new preacher or public speaker is going to be like? Perhaps you have some method for finding out whether they’re going to be interesting or not, very quickly. The founder of CWR, and the author of Every Day with Jesus, Selwyn Hughes recently told the story of how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist