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  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Stewardship: Hannah's Sacrifice

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 28, 2006
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    Stewardship - Sort of; Everythiing we have in life, everything is from God. Some thoughts early in the sermon are taken from other guys, but I can’t remember who -.

    The story is told of a ship that was sinking. When it was evident the ship was going down, the captain called out to his crew, “Does anyone here know how to pray?” One replied, “I do.” “Good,” the Captain replied. “You pray while the rest of us put on lifejackets – we’re one short.” The last part ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Know The Enemy

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 25, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,936 views

    Do you know your enemy

    KNOW THE ENEMY I Peter 5:8 Several weeks ago, Hurricane Hugo blew through America - Hugo "Citgo" Chavez! While he was here he had a few remarks concerning our president, going so far as describing him as the Devil himself! The New York Times reported a study about the diminishing belief in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Wise avatar

    An Oasis In A Parched Desert Series

    Contributed by Larry Wise on Dec 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,681 views

    A message about God meeting our needs.

    An Oasis in a Parched Wilderness Psalm 23:2,3a We live in a day of uncertainties. Any hour can bring danger or disaster or distress. In an instant, a car could careen across the median of the interstate and take the lives of people who were driving safely and minding their own business. At any ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Inspecting The Wall Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 7, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,312 views

    The principles of wisdom that opened the door for Nehemiah to go to Jerusalem and inspect the walls. When he and we inspect the walls- what do we find?

    Inspecting the wall. Nehemiah 2:1-20 WBC 9.1.05am At the beginning of a new year, a high school principal decided to post his teachers’ new year’s resolutions on the bulletin board. As the teachers gathered around the bulletin board, a great commotion started. One of the teachers was complaining. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    Fruit And The Fig Tree Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Aug 6, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,378 views

    What is Jesus looking for when He goes to the fig tree? Fruit! That’s what He’s looking for in our lives.

    The cursing of the fig tree. Mark 11:11- 26. WBC 8/07/04am A stressed-out woman on a busy boulevard is tailgating an honest man. Suddenly, the light turns yellow, just in front of him. He does the honest thing, and stops at the crosswalk, even though he could have beaten the red light by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Challenge

    Contributed by Buddy Baird on Oct 17, 2006
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     | 5,294 views

    Nehemiah came and fulfilled the challenge before him, we must also accept the challenge that God has placed before us.

    CHALLENGE TEXT: Nehemiah 1.3-6, 11 INTRODUCTION: The book of Nehemiah is the conclusion to Old Testament history. He is giving the history of the third and final return of the Jews from captivity to the city of Jerusalem in 444 BC. This book emphasis the importance of spiritual recovery and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    He Is Faithful

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 1, 2011
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    The world is constantly changing, promising everything but delivering nothing. Promises to the world are made to be broken. Many would ask “Is there anything that is sure and certain?” The answer is a resounding “Yes!” Our God is faithful.

    HE’S FAITHFUL Hebrews 10:19-25 This world is filled with uncertainties. Institutions we once thought were secure have fallen by the way side. The world is constantly changing, promising everything but delivering nothing. Promises to the world are made to be broken. Many would ask “Is there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Explanation Of Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 29, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,822 views

    Session 3: This upload, which is a supplement to Session 2, contains an explanation of all the spiritual gifts, along with examples of where each gift can be used in the life of the church.

    The Gift of Administration (Exodus 18:20-22) The Holy Spirit enables some of us to motivate, direct and inspire God's people in such a way that they voluntarily and harmoniously work together to do the Church's work effectively. To exercise the gift of administration is to assume oversight ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Special D Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022
     | 2,438 views

    We have been blessed but are we a blessing? We have received but do we ever give anything back? It may be time to return to sender!

    Return To Sender Pt. 1 - Special D I. Introduction Written by Otis Blackwell and Winfield Scott wrote the song Return To Sender in 1962 and was first recorded and released by none other than Elvis Presley. On November 11th, 1962 the song peaked at #2 for 5 weeks on Billboard's Hot Top 100 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Russ Barksdale avatar

    What Has This Concern Of Yours To Do With Me? Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017
     | 6,638 views

    Jesus is here to care about our smallest concerns. Jesus always keeps the priority of eternal over temporary. Jesus does what He does, when He does it and how He does it, so that the Father will be glorified and so that we are compelled to trust Him.

    May 14 What Has This Concern of Yours to do with Me? John 2:1-12 Jesus is here to care about our smallest concerns. Jesus always keeps the priority of eternal over temporary. Jesus does what He does, when He does it and how He does it, so that the Father will be glorified and so that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Family Affair PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 990 views

    Emphasize the importance of trusting in God's perfect timing, the power of prayer, and the significance of family matters in our lives.

    Good morning, Church family! It's a blessing to gather together today to delve into God's Word and hear what He has for us. We're going to explore a story from 1 Samuel, focusing on three essential themes: God's perfect timing, the power of prayer, and the importance of family matters. Before we ...read more

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  • Manny Salva Cruz avatar

    The Bright And Dark Side Of Man Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jul 17, 2016
     | 11,705 views

    The Bible says that in the heart of every Christian, there is a nature that points to the bright side and another on the dark side of man. Our goal is that we will not just focus on our strength of character but also improve our weaknesses.

    That great Scottish author, Robert Louis Stevenson published an interesting novel in 1886 entitled, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Many of you probably have read or seen the film about this. We studied this literature when we were in High School. It is about a London lawyer named ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Jesus Is Risen Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,134 views

    Mary and the disciples discover true belief in Jesus and are sent out to proclaim his resurrection

    It’s early Sunday morning, and she can’t wait any longer. Jesus had been taken down from the cross late on the Friday and buried in Joseph’s tomb, but the Jewish law prohibited them from travelling as far as the tomb on the Sabbath, particularly this Sabbath, being Passover. So they’d had to wait a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • DAN SANTIAGO avatar

    Portrait Of A Seasoned Mother

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,061 views

    We honor mothers for being their best based on their family context. The criterion is how they respond to the challenges surrounding them – the attitude and character they demonstrate in specific family context.

    Hannah: A Portrait of a Seasoned Mother 1 Samuel 1:1-28 ILLUSTRATION Based on the study made by Salary.com, if the typical stay-at-home mother in the U.S. were paid for her work as housekeeper, cook, daycare center teacher, laundry machine operator, van driver, facilities manager, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    And The Word Was

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Aug 2, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,868 views

    Jesus and His relationship with the world

    In the Beginning God was JN 1:1-4 Mark 1:1 “Here begins the Good News about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God.” As we want to start messages on the Gospels we have to start with the Gospel of John because of what it says in the beginning of the book. I want to take the time to go through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan