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  • Doug Henry avatar

    More Words To Corinth Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 29, 2006
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     | 2,334 views

    Uncovering more lessons to apply to today’s church from the Corinthians.

    Warnings, Exaltations, and Instructions: More Words to Corinth 1 Corinthians 13:1-8 One thing that the Lord has blessed me with is a good sense of direction. When I travel, I am never lost because I almost always know where I will come out even when on roads I have never traveled before. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Caring For Creation… Without Worshipping It Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,357 views

    To help us understand our responsibility to environmental concerns in light of God’s heart and word.

    We’re continuing this morning in our series entitled Holding Out Hope for a Wounded World. - In particular this morning I want to help us understand our responsibility to environmental concerns in light of God’s heart and word. …The topic of environment may strike many of us in different ways. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Question About Servanthood Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 5, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,621 views

    Jessu continues asking questions of his disciples, this one deals with serving, the open illustration is a great tension building activity

    This morning we are going to start our message off a little differently then normal. Since we are talking about servanthood, I thought it would be appropriate to wash one another¡¦s feet. In just a few moments men and women will be coming in with towels and basins, we will start from the outside ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Roman Centurion

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010
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     | 12,103 views

    Jesus cares for all without exception! (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Matthew chapter 8 verses 5 to 13: Ill: The Canadians tell this story about their American neighbours. • When NASA first started sending up astronauts, • They quickly discovered that ballpoint pens would not work in zero gravity. • To combat the problem, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Who To Invite?

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 11, 2011
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     | 5,437 views

    We want to control the cost of inviting people to an event. We don't know why people need an invitation to our church, so we don't accept the cost of inviting outsiders into the church.

    Who to invite? It is pretty amazing how many special occasions all of us are involved in. There are birthday parties and graduation parties, block parties , retirement parties, 4th of july, labor day. I have been blessed as a pastor to be involved in lots of special occasions for families. ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Burn, Baby, Burn

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 13, 2011
     | 7,289 views

    What does it mean to be on fire for Jesus?

    “Burn, Baby, Burn” Acts 2:1-13 If I, with my limited perspective, had written the script for Jesus’ life, a lot of things would have been different. For example, the post-resurrection events – in my scenario Jesus would have spent less time appearing to his disciples and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Earth Yielding Increase

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 24, 2009
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     | 8,367 views

    For Worldwide Communion Sunday: How can we, like the Psalmist, be optimistic in the face of international conflict, national dispute, racism, church tension, our personal conflicts? The Cross is God’s reaching out to heal.

    It was an awesome ruin. A hulk of stone, a pile of rubble. Smoke stains clearly visible. Jagged edges its roofline. What once had been a magnificent building lay now exposed to the open air, useless, a scar on the horizon. What terrible thing had happened here to create this ugly defacing of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Signing Up. Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 11, 2009
    based on 60 ratings
     | 41,992 views

    How do I "sign up" for God’s Army?

    OPEN: Three military recruiters showed up to address high school seniors. Each recruiter - representing the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps - was to have fifteen minutes. But the Army and Navy recruiters got carried away, and so when it came time for the Marine to speak, he had just two minutes. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Would Like To See Jesus Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,970 views

    It is essential for us to see Jesus clearly. In this sermon I introduce the challenge of studying Jesus, and explain why is it essential that we do.

    Introduction: A. Church auditorium pulpits are interesting. 1. They can take many shapes and sizes. 2. When I first came to Wetzel Road, the pulpit was made out of paneling and was a big counter with a slanted front and sides and had a podium in the middle. a. When I stood behind it I felt ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Family Matters I: Honoring God In Our Relationships Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,279 views

    The more the church knows how to please the Lord in all our relationships, the better we will be able to help one another (and others) grow closer to God. [INCLUDES MESSAGE FROM ROBIN OPPERMAN]

    Family Matters: Honoring God in our Relationships Ephesians 5:21-33 Intro: In Ephesians 5:8&10 Paul says, “Live as children of light” and “Find out what pleases the Lord.” Well, one thing that pleases the Lord is when His people love one another and honor one another. People who belong to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Wisest Investment

    Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,489 views

    The struggle with today’s passage is that on one hand Jesus is telling us the story of a ‘dishonest’ manager, and on the other hand, he wants us to learn from him. So today we will unfold the hidden treasure of wisdom from this parable and look at what he

    Please read the scripture first: Luke 16:1-13 Herman and Henrietta were touring their brand-new house, a house that Henrietta had paid for with her money, a fact of which she often reminded Herman. In each room of the house, she said to her husband, “Herman, if it were not for my money, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Under The Coverage Of The Most High

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011
     | 7,579 views

    One of the most difficult things that people find to do is to trust. To trust is something that we find very difficult because through our life all of us have been disappointed or betrayed by people that we have trusted.

    One of the most difficult things that people find to do is to trust. To trust is something that we find very difficult because through our life all of us have been disappointed or betrayed by people that we have trusted. Due to this our heart has hardened in a certain way, which causes us to stop ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Nearer My God To Thee Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 29, 2009
    based on 57 ratings
     | 60,567 views

    The "Holy Place" was the ultimate place of worship for Old Testament Priests. What was it about the furniture in this room that God wanted to teach us?

    OPEN: One Sunday morning an old cowboy entered a church just before services were to begin. Although the old man and his clothes were spotlessly clean, he wore jeans, a denim shirt and boots that were very worn and ragged. In his hand he carried a worn out old hat and an equally worn out bible. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don't Let Your Heart Be Troubled

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,250 views

    We are living in difficult times; we are living in prophetic times. All we have to do is examine the word of God and realize the signs are being given.

    The truth is that nowadays we can’t watch television or listen to the radio without hearing mention of distant wars and disasters. We are living in difficult times; we are living in prophetic times. All we have to do is examine the word of God and realize the signs are being given. As I said, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Difference Can We Make In This Big World? Series

    Contributed by John Baker on May 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,460 views

    With so many people who don’t know Jesus in the world, what difference can my help make in such a big, big world?

    Sermon: What Difference Can We make in this big world? Place: Oakdale Wesleyan Church Date: April 6, 2008 Subject: Missions Introduction There was a man who everyday would get up early in the morning and take a morning walk along the seashore. As he walked every time he passed a star fish that ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness