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  • Bruce Howell avatar

    The World's Biggest Business

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 17, 2002
    based on 146 ratings
     | 9,174 views

    Christian Missions is still the world’s largest endeavor and here are the reasons why.

    THE WORLD’S LARGEST BUSINESS Luke 24:44-53 44 He said to them, "This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms." 45 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Value Of Mom

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 15, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 14,731 views

    A short meditation to encourage our mothers in their disciple-making role.

    THE VALUE OF MOM II Timothy 1:5 (Meditation) RMBC 12 May 02 AM Well, again, Happy Mother’s Day! One thing we all have in common today is that we have mothers. So, in just a moment, we are going to hear two testimonies about what their mom has meant to them. And then, after that, I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Specific Steps Of A Christian

    Contributed by Al Lowe on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,666 views

    A Christian will take specific steps toward the translation of their commitment into action

    Acts 16:16-34 PROPOSITION: A Christian will take specific steps toward the translation of their commitment into action. OBJECTIVE: To identify these steps in the individual believer. This past Thursday was the day recognized on the Christian church calendar as Ascension Day. From the earliest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hang On In There When The Going Gets Tough

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 120 ratings
     | 12,178 views

    The Christian life is like a race. It has three focal points, the start, the second wind and the finishing line

    Group Service Binham 19-08-01 Hang on in there when the going gets tough Story: In spring of 1867, a young American shoe salesman came to Bristol and one day was invited to a prayer meeting in a private home. During the meeting, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Paying The Price

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 8, 2001
    based on 121 ratings
     | 30,965 views

    Jesus wants us to seriously consider the high cost of following Him as a Disciple.

    IT IS ONE OF THE SUPREME HANDICAPS OF THE CHURCH THAT IN IT THERE ARE SO MANY DISTANT FOLLOWERS OF JESUS CHRIST AND SO FEW REAL DISCIPLES. ALL OF THIS SIMPLY DUE TO THE COST INVOLVED WITH DISCIPLESHIP. NOT VERY MANY PEOPLE ARE WILLING TO PAY THE PRICE FOR FOLLOWING JESUS. INSTEAD, TOO MANY JUST ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The So What Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by Bob Hager on Apr 26, 2001
    based on 127 ratings
     | 6,318 views

    Belief in the resurrection carries with it implicastions for the way we live out our lives.

    The Call to Worship had just been pronounced starting Easter Sunday Morning service in an East Texas church. The choir started its processional, singing "Up from the Grave He Arose" as they marched in perfect step down the center aisle to the front of the church. The last lady was wearing shoes ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Getting Back To "Normal"

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 30, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 8,340 views

    After the tragedy that has struck our nation one question we are hearing is "will we ever be the same again" The real question is should we be the same?

    Getting Back to “Normal” Revelation 2:1-7 September 30, 2001 Introduction As we are seeing our nation begin to float back into some form of a routine; we are seeing that things are changing in our daily living. The television has begun to return to its regular schedule. The news media is starting ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    When I Became A Man

    Contributed by Nathaniel Roberson on Oct 1, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 11,408 views

    This sermon tells us how we become real men in Christ Jesus.

    WHEN I BECAME A MAN When did you become a man? If I were to ask that question to any of the men sitting in here, I am sure that I would get a myriad of answers. Why do you say that preacher? I know my brothers, and I know how they think. They have told me how hard it was back ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Arrows Out Of Sticks

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,453 views

    child-rearing--7 rules for making arrows out of sticks

    Making Arrows out of Sticks Ps. 127 Think w/ me: Does the Lord build every house? (v. 1) Are all parents happy? (v. 5) The point here is not quantity, but quality. (Quantity depends upon the size of YOUR quiver) This passage says that children are the heritage of the Lord…but, does it say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Lonely Tonight

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Feb 9, 2004
    based on 77 ratings
     | 4,559 views

    This is a Valentine Sermon that deals with the feeling of being lonely and what to do about it.

    Are You Lonesome Tonight 2/8/04 2 Timothy 4:9-18 Hopefully, we all have just celebrated Valentine’s Day. This is the day when we show our appreciation to those we love. You might have received the traditional gift of flowers or candy. Maybe you received a card. Whatever the gift, it is nice ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Champions 4 Christ

    Contributed by Jamie Wright on Feb 24, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,657 views

    What does it take to be a Champion 4 Christ? How can we obtain Championship status 4 Christ? Here are four factors that will begin the transformation of Christians from chumps to Champs!

    Champions 4 Christ Pastor Jamie Wright Maranatha Fellowship Church 2-22-04 What is a champion? Webster’s defines champion as a person who fights for or defends any person or cause, a warrior, a winner, a title holder, a victor, a champ. According to Olympic Historians, all great champions have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Keys To Happiness--Key #2 Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Sep 21, 2005
     | 4,043 views

    Mourning our sins brings the comfort of Christ, and also leads us to others who mourn.

    The Keys to Happiness Key #2—Compassion Matthew 5:1-2, 4 Ten rules for happier living: 1. Give something away (no strings attached) 2. Do a kindness (and forget it) 3. Spend a few minutes with the aged (their experience is a priceless guidance) 4. Look intently into the face of a baby (and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jesus Calls "Follow Me!"

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Aug 20, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 13,662 views

    Jesus calls us to follow him, just like he called Peter, Andrew, James and John. What their call means about our call.

    Intro I have always had strong images of the calling by Jesus of Peter and Andrew, James and John. Perhaps it is through having been brought up in a town with a strong fishing history. Even though the heyday of the fish industry in St Ives was already well past when I was a child, there were many ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Joy Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on May 2, 2004
    based on 42 ratings
     | 6,774 views

    This is the third sermon in the Series on "The Fruit of the Spirit"

    THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS JOY—GALATIANS 5:22-26 and Hebrews 12:1-3 I first heard George Fredrick Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus” from THE MESSIAH when I was in the sixth grade. I had been promoted to the junior high band before the end of my fifth grade year. Now it was December, 1959; I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Gift Of Teaching Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Mar 1, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,390 views

    This sermon is the fifth in a series of ten on Motivational Spiritual Gifts which communicates the characteristics of the Gift of Teaching in order to allow the Holy Spirit opportunity to reveal this gift to those who have it.

    Today is Graduate Recognition at FBC Ashland and what more appropriate time to teach on “The Gift of Teaching.” We’re so proud of the accomplishments that each of you has made and we applaud you for the milestones you have reached. However, you probably would not have been recognized for your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist