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  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Mother's Day - Woman Of Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 7, 2022
     | 3,036 views

    She was concerned about her family’s needs. She was punctual in feeding them and leading them to bed. She made sure of these important lifestyles.

    Wise Woman - Mothers’ Day Proverbs 31:10-31 Introduction: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. Happy Mother’s Day. (All mothers could stand and others can appreciate with a round of applause for their role). Joke: Two mothers were discussing: The first mother asked: How do you get ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Gerry Pratt avatar

    Those Golden Opportunities

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 19, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,851 views

    Some opportunities may come but once. We need to be able to recognize them and take advantage of the moment.

    Many times opportunities come but once. A. Sometimes they get by us because we just aren’t paying attention. 1. Things slip by us when we are intent on our own projects, goals, or activities. B. Then too........we can be attacked, criticized or beat down because of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Quality Leadership

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Dec 22, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,296 views

    Deciding eldership and deaconship is not to be taken lightly: Paul tells Timothy in 1 Timothy 5:22 not to hastily select leaders. “Do not lay hands upon anyone too hastily and thereby share responsibility for the sins of others;

    Have you ever felt unheard or as though you can’t find an ear to listen to your concerns? Have you ever left after speaking to someone feeling as though they didn’t hear a single word that you said? Israel had a problem with this as well. Moses had basically been given control of all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Pat Cook avatar

    A Little Less Conversation, A Little More Action

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Sep 4, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,524 views

    A small church far away from Hurricane Katrina damage - what do we need to hear? It seems that Jesus would tell us to repent.

    Luke 13:1-5 - A Little Less Conversation, a Little More Action Some of this sermon may sound familiar to you, and there’s good reason for it. Much of what I’m about to say, I preached after September 11, 2001. I felt it was time to dust it off and say it again. A pastor friend of mine, Denn ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Danger Of An Undercurrent”

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 28, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,292 views

    We all have an undercurrent working in our life. There is always someone who wants to break down the group or individual rather than build it up

    “The Danger of an Undercurrent” Luke 19: 28-40 Introduction: Have you ever been to a party where it seemed like almost everyone was having a good time and enjoying themselves, but there was that one person who kept driving the group downward? Illustration: “Debbie Downer” Saturday Night Live did ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    My Big Brother Is In Charge Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 12, 2013
     | 3,508 views

    Jesus' Exaltation is both a warning and encouragement for believers.

    When’s the last time you dreamed about being famous? Perhaps it’s a reoccurring dream. Whenever you play an instrument or step on to the playing field you envision a packed concert hall or stadium eager to see what you will do. I’ve had those dreams but not as often anymore. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Inheritance

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,951 views

    A sermon on our inheritance based on Ephesians 1:11

    Sermon for 3/8/2009 Inheritance from Ephesians 1:7-12 Introduction: A. After weeks of getting the cold shoulder from his wife, an unhappy husband finally confronted her. "Admit it The only reason you married me is because my grandfather left me $10 million." "Don’t be ridiculous!" she yelled. "I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What About The Kjv Bible?

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 22, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,168 views

    Last week we had someone come into our Wednesday evening gathering making forceful statements about the KJV Bible and other Bibles as well. This is an attempt to help our people understand where the KJV came from and where it stands among other Bibles.

    What About the KJV Bible? Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 2 Timothy 4:3-4 “The time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Nehemiah, Vision And Action

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000
    based on 188 ratings
     | 12,349 views

    A look at Nehemiah and how he saw his dream fulfilled

    IT WAS A CUSHY JOB. AND HE KNEW IT. IT WAS PROBABLY THE BEST JOB IN THE KINGDOM AND HE WAS WELL AWARE OF HOW LUCKY HE WAS TO HAVE IT. WORK WASN'T ALWAYS EASY TO FIND ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU WERE A FOREIGNER. MOST OF HIS FRIENDS WORKED AS LABOURERS, AND IN UNSKILLED POSITIONS. EVEN THOSE WHO HAD ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Guard Your Heart

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 28, 2006
    based on 49 ratings
     | 65,534 views

    Guard your heart above all else for it impacts everything you do

    GUARD YOUR HEART PROVERBS 4:20-27 I used to watch Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter on TV whenever I got a chance. So many times I thought for sure he would be fatally bitten by a snake, crushed and killed by a crocodile, or mauled to death by some wild beast. It was a shock and surprise to learn ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Thornton avatar

    Narnia: Capturing The Wonder Of The Season Series

    Contributed by Mark Thornton on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,423 views

    This is the first of 3 messages (with an advent theme) relating the story of Christmas to the story of Narnia. It sets the context of the story.

    CAPTURING THE WONDER OF CHRISTMAS -- Pastor Mark Thornton -- Sunday, November 27, 2005 (Note - this is more of an outline than a manuscript. I elaborated and illustrated more than what is printed here.) * One of the drawbacks of celebrating Christmas every year is that the story of Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Blessed Are The Peacemakers Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,495 views

    A look at what Jesus means when He calls peacemakers blessed.

    Blessed are the Peacemakers November 16, 2008 Matthew 5:3-9 On Wednesday morning, December 2, 1942, a group of scientists completed an experiment in a converted squash court in Chicago. It was a monumental achievement which would alter history forever. The scientists had discovered the ATOMIC ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. JWT Spies avatar

    Claiming Your Canaan 4 There Is Sin In The Camp!

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jul 23, 2021
     | 3,550 views

    When you are following the mandates of God, yet you find out that there is still sin in the camp.

    This is part 4 of Claiming your Canaan. The first week we dealt with strength for the battle. And then we taught on, This Land is Your Land. Thirdly, we dealt with How to Get Past Your Jordan. Then in chapter 5 we see how they dealt with how the Walls Must Call Come Down, and now we have reached ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Anger Is A Threat To Self-Control

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 2, 2022
     | 1,233 views

    Anger is dangerous is because it can hinder the fruits of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control (Galatians 5:22 -23) if it is left unchecked. Paul warns us not to let the sun go down our anger in Ephesians 4:26.

    ANGER IS A THREAT TO SELF-CONTROL Text: Ephesians 4:25-5:2 “A small girl was showing a friend the bathroom scale: "I don't know what it is . . . but my mom and dad use it every day. All I know is, when you stand on it, it makes you really mad!".” (Steve May. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Avoiding Short Cuts Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 22, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 17,322 views

    Antioch was a booming church with great potential. But they lacked one thing that would make them great.

    TITLE: Avoiding Short Cuts OPEN: Several years ago the Chattanooga Free Press told the story of a woman who had decided to take a short cut to cleaning the birdcage that housed her favorite canary Chippie. Having a busy schedule that day, she decided to clean the cage with the vacuum cleaner. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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